Sunday, January 27, 2013

 

                  In Loving Memory of Norma Dufault

                               A Knitters Prayer

I pray when risen from the dead, I may in glory stand
Perhaps a crown upon my head, but two needles in my hand
I never learned to sing or play, so let no harp be mine
From childhood to my dying day,knitting has been my line
And so as close the trumpets call, I have not fame nor riches
But sweet contents knit in my soul in a million happy stitches

Rest in peace our dear friend!

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Excerpt from the 2nd reading: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

"There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit. There are different forms of service but the same God who produces all of them in everyone. To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit"

Our ministry is indeed a gift from the Spirit....a form of service given for some benefit...to bestow love, compassion and warmth to those in need.

 

Sunday, January 13, 2013  The Baptism of the Lord

Our January meeting included a discussion about the direction of our prayer shawl group, how we are going forward, changes that may be needed, how to keep the communication between knitters and wrappers open, a new storage area for the shawls.....so many things to discuss and pray over. This beautiful prayer is appropriate for today's celebration of the baptism of Christ....and one that we can say individually as we recommit ourselves to our ministry.

 

Father in Heaven, when the spirit came down upon Jesus at His Baptism in the Jordan, you revealed Him as Your own beloved Son. Keep me, your child born of water and the Spirit, faithful to my calling. May I, who share Your life as Your child through Baptism, follow in Christ's path of service to people. Let me become one in His sacrifice and hear His word with faith. May I live as Your child following the example of Jesus.

January 6, 2013....the Feast of the Epiphany

In today's 2nd reading we hear about the stewardship of God's grace, and in the reading of the Gospel we are told the story of the Magi and their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh given to the Christ Child. Our prayer shawl ministry is truly a blend of stewardship and gift giving...our humble shawls... given to others in love and warmth and full of God's grace.

from the 2nd reading:  You have heard of the stewardship of God's grace
                                  Eph 3:2-3a-5-6

from today's Gospel:  They prostrated themselves and offered Him their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh
Mt: 2: 1-2

we offer You our humble gifts in love and stewardship

January 1, 2013...Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Happy New Year to all of our knitters and wrappers! Our first meeting of 2013 will be Saturday, January 12th at 10:30 am in Marys Room at the Pastoral Center. This would be a good time to recommit your time and talent to our wonderful ministry. If you haven't been able to attend our meetings lately, please come and join us in a discussion about our plans for the new year. Newcomers are welcome! You don't have to be an expert in knitting or crocheting. If you are preparing for your Confirmation, this would be a wonderful service project for you.

Blessings on all of you and your families for a happy, healthy and holy 2013!

From the 1st reading for Sunday, January 1, 2013 

The Lord bless you and keep you, the Lord let His face shine upon you and be gracious unto you. The Lord look upon you kindly and give you peace!  NM 6:22-27