Prayer Shawl Ministry
For generations the prayer shawl has provided comfort and hope to those who are struggling from physical or emotional problems. The shawls are usually knitted or crocheted and prayers are said during the creation of the prayer shawl.
The shawl is then blessed and given to someone who will be wrapped in the prayers and warmed by the soft yarn. In return the recipient can then pray while they wear the shawl, and even pass it on to someone else in need—carrying all of the prayers to the next recipient.
How Can I Make a Shawl?
To create a prayer shawl, choose any pattern you like and some soft yarn. We happily accept shawls of all shapes and sizes and they can be knitted or crocheted.
Getting Involved
Donate yarn
If you have yarn that you would like to donate, we will put it to good use. We prefer thicker yarn that is soft to the touch, as it will create the nicest shawls for the recipients. You can add to the yarn in the basket located in the Parish Office Lobby.
Make a financial donation
If you aren’t necessarily “crafty”, but you find value in the prayer shawl ministry, consider a financial donation to help restock the supplies. Checks can be made out to St. Greg’s and on the memo line, write “Prayer Shawl Ministry”. You may place checks in an envelope and return via the offertory basket or mail/drop them off at the Parish Office.
Helpful Information: The person who receives the prayer shawl need not be a parishioner of St. Greg’s. The prayer shawl will be blessed by a priest upon completion, so there is no need to have it blessed again. You can share this information with the recipient as well.
For more information about the prayer shawl ministry, contact Michelle Zakula, Pastoral Associate, at 414-543-8292, email at mzakula@stgregsmil.org, or fill out and submit the Contact Us form below.
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