GREENSBORO — The next Igbo-language Mass in the Diocese of Charlotte will be offered starting at noon Sunday, Nov. 24, at St. Mary’s Church, located at 812 Duke St. Igbo is the native language of many Nigerian Catholics. For details, call 336-707-3625.
SAPPHIRE — St. Jude Mission recently celebrated 10 years of its Prayer Blanket Ministry. Over the past decade, more than 800 blankets have been made and distributed all over the country and beyond.
The mission of this ministry is: To minister to those who are suffering by bringing them comfort and peace through the gift of a Prayer Blanket – a symbol of Faith, Hope and Love through parishioners’ commitment to prayer.
The dedicated members of this ministry meet twice a month during the summer and once a month during the winter. Each blanket has more than 200 knots lovingly tied for those for whom the members of the ministry pray.
There is no charge for the blankets and they are available to anyone who is aware of someone in need of love, support and prayers.
Pictured is the mission’s administrator, Father Jason Barone, blessing the blankets. After Mass there was a celebratory brunch for parishioners to share in the special occasion.
— Rena Ezzell