"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..."   
(Written in 1998 by: Janet Severi Bristow Copyright ©2019)
 

A group of dedicated ladies lovingly knit and crochet shawls and lap blankets to provide warmth and comfort for those who are ill and homebound, in nursing homes and in hospitals.  Soft and cuddly blankets are given to babies and young children who are ill and to children going through extensive medical treatment as they stay at the Ronald McDonald House in Valhalla.   

All shawls/blankets are blessed and boxed with a prayer card and miraculous medal.

As a special gift welcoming to the Holy Name of Jesus community, all who are christened at Holy Name of Jesus Parish, are presented a white baby blanket knitted/crocheted by the ladies of the Prayer Shawl Ministry. 

To request a shawl or baby blanket, simply contact: 

Christine Stephens at 914.761.7243 or crosestephens@optimum.net
or
Maureen McLoughlin at 914.946.9334 or MMCL16@optonline.net 

Weekly meetings to knit/crochet
Tuesdays  -  9:30 am - 11:30 am   -  Fr. Dave Conference Room   

On 02.25.20, the ladies of the Prayer Shawl Ministry took a trip to Ronald McDonald House in Valhalla to donate about 30 baby blankets.  These blankets will be place in a "welcome bag" given to parents staying at
Ronald McDonald House as their child receives critical medical care at Maria Fareri Hospital.

We hope these beautiful, lovingly made blankets will bring warmth and comfort to children who receive them.

See photos below.
 

As a gesture of caring, comfort and prayer; prayer shawls and baby blankets have
been happily donated to:  

• Archdiocese of New York Bereavement Mass

• Cabrini Nursing Home, Yonkers

• FDR Veterans, Montrose

• Graymoor

• Montefiore Hospital for Children, Bronx

• Phelps Hospital, Sleepy Hollow

• Retired Maryknoll Sisters, Ossining

• Retired Sisters of Mercy Marionwood, Hartsdale

• Ronald McDonald House, Valhalla

• Sprain Brook Manor, Yonkers

• Parishioners, family and friends

All are welcome to join and if you would like learn to knit or crochet, ladies are happy to provide instruction.  You can join us every Tuesday at 9:30am in the Fr. Dave Room or if you prefer, you are welcomed to knit/crochet at home. 

Dimensions of shawls and blankets are as follows:

Shawls – minimum of 20 inches x 60 inches wide
Lap Blankets – 36 inches x 36 inches
Baby Blankets – 36 inches x 36 inches         
       *larger blankets for older children at Ronald McDonald House
Christening Blankets – in white only – 36 inches x 36 inches