Mission rosaries are made using a special aluminum wire that will withstand the different climates that the rosaries are shipped to. Plastic beads, available in a wide array of colors, are used to create the rosaries. Although the group is self-supporting now, it wasn't always that way. What we make on those rosaries that we sell now pays for our mission supplies. Three different grades of wire are available, and the crucifixes range from plain to fancy.
Beads come in many different colors and shapes.
A total of 40 special order shamrock rosaries were sent to Humboldt, S.D., one year. Gold wire was used another time to make a pair of rosaries for a golden wedding anniversary. A display case in the back of Sacred Heart Church offers a variety of rosaries for sale. Rosaries may also be special ordered. Although it proved to be a difficult task to learn, the members all agree that making rosaries is now very easy, enjoyable and relaxing.