Parishioner Spotlight: Irene Sutherland
Forever Resting Gowns for our Baby Angels
Every precious baby who is entering eternal life deserves to be clothed in a special garment of beauty made with love. Our parishioner, Irene Sutherland, does just that. Tender compassion is sewn into every stitch in the beautiful resting gowns and buntings for these little babies crafted by Irene. And there’s a story behind the cloth that Irene uses to make these meaningful gowns.
Women in the parish are choosing to give new life and meaning to their treasured wedding dresses to be used for the resting gowns. More than likely, these dresses have been hanging in their closets, sitting in their cedar chests or laying in a large box for several years. When parishioner and staff member, Julie Dickinson, asked Irene what she could do to repurpose her wedding dress, Irene thought of these dear babies who will not be going home with their parents but rather will be going “home” to Jesus. With these donated wedding dresses, Irene goes to work to create exquisite garments for these babies, and especially for their parents and families to help them during this unimaginable tragic time of sadness in their lives.
Irene shares, "Every baby is a precious gift from God above, and as I make the resting gowns and buntings, I am given the opportunity to reach out in loving comfort and support to bereaved parents in their great loss."
To assist in distributing the resting and bunting gowns to area hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) in Colorado Springs and Pueblo, Newborn Hope has volunteered to collaborate with Irene to see that the gowns are placed in the right hands. Since 1973, Newborn Hope has been providing resources for Colorado babies and families impacted by prematurity and was eager to assist in this important, ongoing project.
We are grateful for the time, talent and treasurers given unconditionally by Irene, donors and Newborn Hope.
Women in the parish are choosing to give new life and meaning to their treasured wedding dresses to be used for the resting gowns. More than likely, these dresses have been hanging in their closets, sitting in their cedar chests or laying in a large box for several years. When parishioner and staff member, Julie Dickinson, asked Irene what she could do to repurpose her wedding dress, Irene thought of these dear babies who will not be going home with their parents but rather will be going “home” to Jesus. With these donated wedding dresses, Irene goes to work to create exquisite garments for these babies, and especially for their parents and families to help them during this unimaginable tragic time of sadness in their lives.
Irene shares, "Every baby is a precious gift from God above, and as I make the resting gowns and buntings, I am given the opportunity to reach out in loving comfort and support to bereaved parents in their great loss."
To assist in distributing the resting and bunting gowns to area hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) in Colorado Springs and Pueblo, Newborn Hope has volunteered to collaborate with Irene to see that the gowns are placed in the right hands. Since 1973, Newborn Hope has been providing resources for Colorado babies and families impacted by prematurity and was eager to assist in this important, ongoing project.
We are grateful for the time, talent and treasurers given unconditionally by Irene, donors and Newborn Hope.
