The Prayer Shawl Ministry makes prayer shawls or lap blankets for people suffering from illness as a reminder that their parish community is praying for them.  Janet Bristow, co-founder of the prayer shawl, prayer cloth ministry writes: "Shawls...made for centuries universal and embracing, symbolic of an inclusive, unconditionally loving, God.  They wrap, enfold, comfort, cover, give solace, mother, hug, shelter and beautify.  Those who have received these shawls have been uplifted and affirmed as if given wings to fly above their troubles..."  We are also seeking donations of yarn and washable material.  If anyone has yarn or washable material that needs a good home, please contact Pat or the parish office.  We will put it to good use.