In memory

On Friday, May 24th, a Mass was offered for Norma Dufault one of our beloved knitters. The flowers beside the statue of Our Blessed Mother were donated by the Prayer Shawl Ministry in her memory. We miss you Norma!

Our May meeting

The final meeting for our 2012-2013 was held on May 11th. We were so pleased to honor Marti Page, one of the charter members of our ministry. Marti was wrapped in the beautiful yellow shawl that was the 500th shawl that Babs Donahue knit last year. Everyone extended their hands in blessing Marti as she was wrapped, and two poems that Babs had written for the occasion were recited. In addition, Marti was also informed that she had been named a "Shining Star" for the month of May...nominations were from the Prayer Shawl Ministry and St. Mary's Adult Choir. As Monsignor Mike said, Marti isn't a Shining Star, she's a whole galaxy!" After our closing prayers, we enjoyed a pot luck lunch and then departed with goodbyes and wishes for a healthy and happy summer. See you in September! Keep checking the blog...I'll be posting once a week.

Thanks to Rosemarie Morana for the great photos!

Sunday, May 12, 2013....Mother's Day

Good morning and happy Mother's Day to all of you...the following poem is dedicated to all the women of our ministry and to our Blessed Mother                                                                               

Her love is like an island in life's ocean vast and wide  
A peaceful quiet shelter from the wind, the rain and tide 
Tis bound on the North by Hope, by Patience on the West 
By tender counsel on the South, and on the East by rest 
Above it like a beacon light, shine Faith and Truth and Prayer 
And in the changing scenes of life, I find a haven there. 
                               Author unknown

                                                                                                                                        

                                               

Sunday, May 5, 2013...6th Sunday of Easter

From today's Gospel:  "Peace I bequeath to you, my own peace I give you, a peace that the world cannot give you, this is My gift to you.Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid." John 14; 27

The words of today's Gospel are so meaningful for our ministry...with our warm garments of love, we can also give peace to those who are troubled or afraid.