First Rosaries sent!

As some of you may have noticed, the “Rosaries constructed” count has held steady for week or so around 160 (see left, beneath the Donate button)… This is due to a number of reasons which may need explaining. First, I was waiting for materials to arrive, which now have (see here for details!). Second, when one finishes a cord-style mission Rosary, there is a “final step” in which each of the knots tied on the Rosary is coated with super glue or clear nail polish to prevent them from coming untied. This is a fairly cumbersome portion of the project, which has taken a bit longer than originally planned. Once they are sealed and dried, each Rosary is bagged in a small zip-top plastic bag, to prevent tangling in shipping, and allow for easy distribution by overseas missionaries and military personnel.

For those who are new to the blog (welcome!), I have set my goal as building 1,000 Rosaries during the course of 2010. These Rosaries are being shipped to overseas missionaries in desperate need of prayer aids, as well as to American military personnel stationed or deployed overseas. I ask for prayers in support of this rather ambitious endeavor. If you would like to make a financial contribution in support of Rosary construction, please utilize the “Donate” button on the left-hand sidebar of this blog. Each Rosary constructed costs approximately one dollar, so your contributions are greatly appreciated!

I’m happy to announce that the first batches of Rosaries have been sent—some going to East Timor, an extremely poor country where many Catholics lack both basic prayer aids, as well as basic needs of every day life. Another batch of Rosaries is being sent to India, to the Saint Francis Xavier orphanage, a facility administered by Catholic priests and religious. I would humbly request that you pray that these Rosaries are well received, and assist those who use them in drawing closer to the Lord, through the intercession of our gracious Blessed Mother.