Sunday, September 30, 2012
Yesterday afternoon at St. Anne's Parish in Shrewsbury, 300 women gathered for a retreat led by Sister Joyce Rupp. The retreat was all about learning self-compassion...caring for ourselves, stepping back and taking time to nourish our spirits, minds and bodies. Don't we as women feel as if we are always giving to others because that is what we were taught to do? How can we serve others if we don't give ourselves respite...time to realize that God loves us just as we are? How can we feel compassion for others if we don't love ourselves? Take the time this week to sit quietly and yes, love yourself. Look at your hands and see what beauty comes from them...what they create for others. Before you wrap the yarn around your needles, wrap your arms around yourself!
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Fall is finally here....the weather is cool and crisp and the final harvest has taken place. Mother Nature is preparing to show off her glorious colors...take time to enjoy them..sit with a cup of tea and your knitting and enjoy God's artwork!
"And so let us not be deficient in doing good. For in due time we shall reap without fail." Galations 6:9
Sunday, September 16, 2012
As summer comes to an end, the earth is beginning to rest after it's growing season...so too, can we find a spot to rest, knit and enjoy the cooler weather before Autumn bursts forth in all her glory.
"You chart the path ahead of me and tell me where to stop and rest. Every moment you know where I am..You both precede me and follow me."
Psalm I 39: 3-5
New beginnings!
Our first meeting of the 2012-2013 season was held on Saturday, September 8th in Mary's Room at the Pastoral Center. Eleven knitters were able to attend. After what seemed a long, hot summer, we once again came together in prayer, laughter and friendship. Our wonderful prayer leader, Marti Page, blessed our hands with oil from the Marist Center in Waltham. We shared stories of new beginnings...new jobs, life transitions, a new grandson...the room was vibrant with enthusiasm for our many blessings and renewed compassion for those who benefit from our ministry. Our next meeting will be on Saturday, October 13th at 10:30 am in Mary's Room. If you knit or crochet please join us in this wonderful ministry.
