Stitch by stitch: Handmade altar cloth reminder of parish unity

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Val Spratte signed the altar cloth at St. Gerard Majella Parish in Kirkwood after Mass last weekend, while her son, Coby, watched. Lisa Vienhage checked the list to be sure all the families in the parish got the opportunity to sign. Families in the parish were invited to sign their family names, which will be hand embroidered on the cloth. It will be used at special liturgical celebrations at the parish.

It can be said that Catholics become one when they are placed together before Christ's altar.

A Kirkwood parish is placing its personal touch on that idea through the creation of a handmade altar cloth that will be used for special liturgical celebrations.

Last weekend, members of St. Gerard Majella Parish were invited after Masses to sign their family name to the simple, white polyester cloth, which was sewn by parishioner Jan Hinkebein, a member of the quilters' group. Each name will be hand embroidered by members of that group and other volunteers.