The designs and colors of Glory and Praise Vestments are made to invoke reverence and love for the mysteries that we celebrate as People of God.

The General Instructions of the Roman Missal (306) says: "The beauty of a vestment should derive from its material and design rather than from lavish ornamentation."

 

 

What does quality hand-made vestments mean to you?
It means you are guaranteed your vestment will be made especially for you. Each one will reflect the individual priest and/or parish. All vestments are custom made, not off-the-rack, one-size fits all. However, I do have a number of different styles of chasubles, stoles, dalmatics, albs and religious habits from which to choose. Hand-made typically means better construction and longer lasting. I have over 30 years of experience as a seamstress and use only quality fabrics. Your satisfaction is guaranteed! Whether you prefer simple chasubles and stoles, chasubles with galloons, overlay stoles with symbols, embroidery, tassels - Glory and Praise Vestments can accommodate your style.

Link to 2002 Bangor Daily News Article - Read the story of how Glory and Praise Vestments came to be.

  • Personal Services
  • Customized embroidered memorial labels available upon request. (A gift from...; In Memory of...)
  • Also upon request fabrics used to make your alb or habit can be pre-shrunk, allowing your them to be completely machine-washable and dryer-safe.
  • Custom designed vestments made to adapt to your style and/or parish.
  • For example, this house designed an alb for a priest who wanted a new one made just like one of his old favorites, but with a little more breathing room.
  • Also, a Pastor from a local Parish asked me to design two 7-1/2" long wall hangings, pulpit banners, and altar cloths in the traditional Catholic liturgical colors. I additionally designed two wall hangings (one plain and one a Baptismal Wall Hanging with a cross, dove and baptismal shell) out of dupioni silk for the same Parish.
  • A local Deacon wanted a custom designed stole for Funeral Masses. He knew he wanted it in white and with the Alpha and Omega designs embroidered in purple and gold. The finished stole also has hand-made rayon tassels, is outlined with a purple satin to make it stand out from the white of the alb, and an additional Deacon Cross embroidered on the chest area of the stole. closeup of Deacon Cross--- closeup of Alpha
  • A Seminarian on the East Coast was in search of a special Marian Vestment. He e-mailed me his design and in less than a month had a complete set of vestments. Marian Vestments
  • Many priests have told me that they have worn out vestments that they keep wearing because that particular style is no longer available. That is where custom-designed services can help.

Samples of Wall Hangings, printed with
permission from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Windam, ME 		 
Wall Hanging ~ center utilizes stainglass technique, outer edge consists of embroideries and photos of Mary on fabric


Customized applique on stole

 
Customized extension to width of chasuble

Why are the prices so reasonable?
Glory and Praise Vestments' prices are reasonable because this house does not have the overhead that most other companies do. I work from home as a staff of one and truly believe that it is not high prices that ensure high quality, but craftsmanship and care. Each vestment is made as a labor of love with a deep awareness that these liturgical articles will be used to enhance the celebration of the Liturgy.

Custom designed embroidery and lace.
Should you be interested in a particular embroidery design and do not see it, please do not hesitate to contact me as I digitize my own embroideries and lace. 207-827-1314 or e-mail

Please do not hestiate to request fabric swatches ~ they do what pictures and monitors can not!

Mrs. Theresa Perkins
30 Bryer Heights Road
Milford, ME 04461-3403
(207) 827-1314
e-mail: gloryandpraise1@roadrunner.com

GIFT CERTIFICATES are available!

We provide customized liturgical vestments and religious habits for those legitimately serving in their church or religious order or congregation. We prefer not to honor requests for items to serve other than genuine religious purposes.

Now accepting MasterCard and Visa! Please call 207-827-1314 with credit card information. DO NOT SEND VIA E-MAIL. Also still accepting personal checks and money orders.

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updated 7/17/09