Instead of “giving up” something for Lent, how about “giving” something for Lent?
Every year we try to think of something to give up or actually do during the season of Lent to help us grow in our relationship with God. This year, The Prayer Shawl Ministry is challenging all knitters, crocheters and want-to-learners to valiantly spend time each day for the 40 days of Lent or 40 hours to pray as you make a prayer shawl or lap throw to donate to our supply.
We have patterns, needles, hooks and yarn AND “to go” yarn kits ready for you to pick up in the Gathering area.
Recommended sizes are 18”-20”x50”–60” for a shawl or 34”x44” for a lap throw. If you’d like to get some supplies call Kelly (office) 440-256-1412 or Karen 440-943-5637.
As you work on your project a simple prayer is:
“Know the Father, Know the Son, Know the Spirit. Love the Father, Love the Son, Love the Spirit.”
Any prayer will work for each stitch or as you begin and end your time. Best part is that you’ll be spending time with God!
Mission: A prayerful, loving ministry that reaches out to those in need of comfort and solace. Many blessings and prayers are woven into every shawl, throw, baby blanket, hat and booties.
Do you hear God’s call to join us?
Do you have a talent to share or would like to learn to knit or crochet? We have everything you need to get started. Consider joining us at a meeting or work at your own pace at home to create God’s loving embrace for those in need of our prayers and support as they face medical procedures and comfort after a loss or in time of stress, during an illness or recovery, for babies or anyone that needs to be “wrapped” in prayers.
We’ve already distributed over 300+ shawls and throws!
Meetings / Time Commitment
Informal on the 4th Thursday of the month at 6:00pm in the Gathering Area. Check the Bulletin for details.
* weather permitting *
Time Commitment: individual
Activities / Projects:
Create and distribute shawls and throws; Womankind; Blessing of the Shawls at Masses.
Donations Needed: yarn, needles, hooks, patterns, monetary donations
Contacts
Diane Marra
(216) 798-0817
dimarra18@aol.com
Karen Thornicroft
(440) 943-5637
kathorni@att.net
Contact Us
Joining Us on the Journey
If you – or someone you know – would like more information about the Catholic faith, please call Fr. Dave at (440) 256-1412.