Our Prayer Shawl Ministry To Date

Last week we welcomed a new member, Kathy, to our group and enjoyed her presence again this week. She says she will keep coming.

Knitted Boucle' shawl

Forgot to take a camera to our Prayer Shawl Ministry group this morning, but have added these few photos. To date, from Holy Redeemer we've given away 85 shawls and have many in our storage box ready for presentation. Most were blessed by our priest with about six more waiting to be blessed.

Bernie came by to tell us that her niece, Jan, lost her battle with cancer yesterday. Bernie wanted to tell us her niece said it brought comfort being wrapped in the blessed prayer and how much it meant to her. Bernie encouraged us to keep moving forward with this excellent ministry.

In a similar story, an adult son once told me that his deceased mother's young granddaughter now had her prayer shawl and loved it as something that her grandmother had cherished. 

We selected a shawl to give to Bernie, and one for our prayer shawl member, Barbara, who recently lost her husband. We pray these shawls bring comfort and peace to those who receive them.

Sweet crocheted baby blanket.

Gail also took two baby blankets and two nursing shawls to present to two twin sisters who are both pregnant and due soon.

We welcome anyone of any affiliation who wants to knit or crochet with us.

Shawl in soft baby colors will be a
nursing shawl for a new mother.

Peace & Blessings.

Crocheted baby blanket in lovely pastels.



Current Prayer Shawls

Our newest member, June, knitting
two strands into a soft, heavy lap robe.

Knitters and crocheters at Holy Redeemer Wednesday morning, April 25, 2012, in the Rectory living area. Next Monday the Rectory is going to be painted. For the next two Wednesdays, Prayer Shawl Ministry participants will meet in the Parish Hall at 10:00 a.m. instead of in the Rectory. 

Barbara, June and Jan

Mary and Barbara

Jan's current project. She also makes beautiful cards to
accompany the shawls and lap robes.

Barbara crocheting a baby blanket.

Gail with a recently completed triangle
shawl.

Back of the same triangle shawl.

Our shawls get a symbol of faith stitched on them.
Some have an added bead like this one
with a blue bead and a cross.

PEACE & BLESSINGS!

SHAWLS IN PROGRESS

Prayer Shawl Ministry at Holy Redeemer on March 7, 2012.

Red shawl in back is knitted.
Intricate pink shawl in front is crocheted.

 

Barbara is one of our most productive knitters.

   

Just arriving. Minnett and Jan haven't even removed
their coats yet. Barbara arrived before everyone and is
already busily knitting.

Jan, Minnett, Barbara and Mary about to begin.
Gail is behind the camera.

Sample yarns donated to our ministry. Comparing
color choices and deciding which to knit or crochet next.

Three of the most recent shawls.

Prayer Shawl Knitters and Crocheters

WELCOME!

Jan, Mary and Barbara

Some participants in The Daughters of St. Therese Prayer Shawl Ministry,   Wednesday, February 15, 2012.

Barbara, Mary, Mary and Jan.

Six ladies were present, including the camera woman who knits too.

Many who are unable to attend at Holy Redeemer on Wednesday mornings, or at St. Monica's one Saturday a month, still knit or crochet at home. Many donate their time and talent to this ministry to bring encouragement and comfort to those who are ill or grieving.

Barbara, Mary, Mary, Jan and Minnett in the Rectory at
Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, North Bend, Oregon.
Empty chair at window is Gail's, acting as photographer.

Peace & Blessings!

Last Year's Knitters and Crocheters of Prayer Shawls

From left to right: Marilyn, Jan, Carole, Mary, Sally & Minnett.
Empty chair is for Gail, acting as photographer.

Box to hold shawls was built and donated to Prayer Shawl Ministry
by Bud Bradley of Holy Redeemer Parish.

Inside lid is a holder for the Record Book.
The sign in front reads:

"Remember:
Register outgoing
Shawls in this Book
 to avoid duplications.
Thank you!"