Hello all,

I recently had a death in the family and I turned to rosary making to keep my hands busy and mind occupied. I recently decided to make 50 rosaries to honor the years this person was with us, the age of their young child, his wife, and deceased child.

20 - Donated to a OFS order in SA, TX.

2 - for his family.

2 - Donated to a St. Paul de Vincent fundraiser (Seven Sorrows set, and a St. James set.)

Then 36 will need to find a home. I was planning on giving them to my parish for them to sell, but I might need a plan B.

Cost

I know rosaries do not have to be expensive. I know you can make them from twine. I know I don't have to use the materials I am using. I want them to be pretty. I have ideas and incoming supplies for the next 20 or so, but this is getting a little out of hand on cost. I am looking at various alternatives for supplies that will bring costs down. Ideas?

Planning

I am actually thinking about making a spreadsheet. This cost was not budgeted for and this may be a little bit of ADHD Schrodinger's bank account so I don't face the grief. Also, I am losing track of what I have, what orders have been placed, and which ones need to be placed.

Where to send them

Ideas if my Parish can't/won't take all of them? I know I could sell them on etsy, but I really don't want to make money from them or deal with shipping.

Thanks for your help!

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Thanks for all of the rosary love! My next "fancy" rosary will be St. James thened. Keep an eye ou

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3. Does anyone know of any non-cloistered Franciscan orders that take older people? Or any orders that take older people? Like late 50's early 60's. (Assuming good health, no debt or dependents)?

4. If you take vows I understand that your personal holdings and future earning (if any) go to the church. Are you allowed to give a portion of your holdings to family? Does employer covered healthcare in retirement need to be rejected once you join an order?

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