Knit One, Pray Too – Global Sisters Report Article
UPDATE AS OF JULY 2024
Fifteen shawls and lap blankets were received at the June meeting of the Prayer Shawl Ministry of Saint Catherine-Saint Lucy and Saint Giles parish. Of these, ten were distributed to individuals needing support and comfort. Prayer Shawl Ministers also delivered eight shawls to the Oasis Nursing Home on Harlem Avenue.
Our ministry is open to all and we welcome new participants. We meet at 1 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Parish Center on the Saint Giles campus – the next meeting will be on August 12. If you or someone you care about needs some extra support and comfort, please get in touch with Margie Rudnik via the Parish Center at 708-383-3430 and one of our ministers will deliver or send out a prayer shawl.
May you feel the warmth of God’s love,
Margie Rudnik, for the Prayer Shawl Ministry
Over the centuries, shawls have come to symbolize shelter, peace and spiritual sustenance. Our Prayer Shawl Ministers lovingly donate their time and talents by creating hand-knitted and crocheted shawls and lap blankets for those suffering and those celebrating life’s most joyous events. They provide warmth and embrace the recipient through the prayers and presence of a loving St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles parish and the presence of a loving God.
The St. Giles Prayer Shawl Ministers knit or crochet their shawls at home and then gather on the 2nd Monday of the month from 1 to 2:30 pm at the Parish Center, to work on their shawls, pray for the recipients and enjoy each other’s company. The shawls are then blessed before they are sent to those in need.
You do not have to be experienced in knitting or crocheting as training and instructions will be provided as needed. So, if you are interested in sharing your time, talent and prayers, think about joining the Prayer Shawl Ministry. An evening gathering can be formed if there is a need.
Do You Know Someone Who Is In Need Of A Prayer Shawl Or Lap Blanket?
Perhaps he/she is dealing with a serious medical problem, dealing with grief for a loved one or going through a difficult time in life right now. Perhaps you know a family celebrating a wedding or the birth of a baby.
If you would like to request a shawl for someone please call the Dore Parish Center at 708-383-3430, or e-mail at stgiles@stgilesparish.org.
There is never a charge for a prayer shawl but donations are accepted. All donations are used to buy yarn for more shawls and lap blankets that will give comfort to more of our brothers and sisters in need of God’s love and grace.
If you have any questions or would like to join the Prayer Shawl Ministry please call the Parish Center at 708-383-3430.
