St. Michael the Archangel

Prayer Shawl

What are Prayer Shawls?


Care and love of knitting (and crochet) have been combined into a wonderful ministry that reaches those in need of comfort and solace. Many blessings are knitted into every shawl with prayers for the ultimate recipient. Intentions are continued throughout the creation of the shawl and upon completion, each prayer shawl is offered a blessing by our pastor before making its way to a new owner.


Many who have received a prayer shawl in their time of need, have either passed it along to another, or have made a prayer shawl to donate for another.  Thus, the blessing is rippled from person to person, with both the giver and receiver benefitting from God's love and mercy. 


Would you Like to Help?


Would you like to help? Do you enjoy knitting or crocheting? We're looking for individuals with these skills to create prayer shawls, which are then offered to bring comfort to those in need. This is a wonderful way to serve while helping others. For anyone interested in participating in the Prayer Shawl Ministry whether individually or as a group, please reach out to the Parish Office by (941)349-4174 or use the contact form below. 

 

Some uses for the Prayer Shawl

  • Undergoing medical procedures
  • Comfort after a loss
  • During bereavement
  • Prayer or meditation
  • Bridal shower gift
  • Marriage ceremonies
  • Birthing/nursing a baby
  • During a illness or recovery
  • Ministering to others...

There are endless possibilities!


The Prayer Shawl Blessing

God's grace was asked to be upon

This shawl to warm, comfort

Enfold and encourage you. A

Witness to the sacred touch of

God's secure love for your well

Being. May it sustain and embrace

You both in good times and in

Difficult ones.  In receiving this

Shawl, may you be nurtured with

Joy, cradled in hope, graced with

Peace and wrapped in love. 

 

* Donations of 3 skeins of the same color yarn to make prayer shawls are greatly appreciated

Volunteer for the prayer shawl ministry

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