Divine Mercy Prayer Shawl Ministry

 

 

Prayer Shawl Ministry is ministry of the Parish Nurses coordinated by Marilyn Schema, retired RN, Diane (Libby) Smith RN, and Marie Jasinski, retired RN.

The purpose of the shawls is to give comfort to those in need, those who are sick or struggling with grief and just need an affirmation of God’s love. We like to tell the recipients to wrap up in their shawls and rest in the arms of Jesus. Just let Jesus take care of them, give them strength and peace. “Be still and know that I am God.” We have witnessed many miracles because of them. A sign of God’s unending love. Some times they are given as a token of appreciation.

We began knitting shawls in the spring of 2004. The idea came from our parish nurse net work group.

There are two different options for knitting shawls:

You can purchase the yarn, then you can gift it to the person of your choice. We could supply a card, or you can make your own.

We can supply you with yarn, then the shawl comes back to us when it is finished. It will then be gifted to someone in need by a parish nurse or Pastoral Care. Sometimes the priests gift them too. The knitters name will be on the card that goes with the shawl. Making shawls for us is most appreciated!

Supplies needed:

Knitting needles size 11 or 13

        Lion’s Brand Homespun Yarn – 3 skeins

Instructions:

      Cast on 57 stitches.

      Each row: K-3, P-3, to end.  Start & end with K-3. Knit until shawl is approximately 7 feet long.

      Bind off with a knit row

      Add  fringe  

 

Meetings: Thursdays, 7 pm Mother Samuel Bldg Rm 202, watch bulletin for days meetings are cancelled. Look under Parish Nurse column. This is optional, come only if you can and would like to knit with others.

Blessing: Shawls are blessed the first Saturday of every month, after the 8:30 mass, just place shawls on the front pew on right side of church. If donating shawl, please attach your name, so shawls won’t get mixed up.

Prayer for knitters as they knit:

Our heavenly Father, we thank you for this opportunity to share our ministry with those in need. We dedicate these shawls in Your Name. Please bless these shawls as they are being made. May they be a safe haven, a mantle of hope and security and may they bring comfort to whoever wears them. May the ones who receive these shawls be cradled in hope, kept in joy, find grace with peace and be wrapped in love. In Jesus Name. Amen

 Internet:  Google-"Prayer Shawl Ministry" for more prayers and information on Prayer Shawl Ministry.

 For more information, please contact:

Libby Smith 331-0860

Marie Jasinski 334-6543

Marilyn Schema 334-5449