Prayer Shawl Ministry
Our Purpose
To reach out with love and care to others who are hurting, comfort those in need of healing, console those who are grieving, bring hope to those in despair or in transition, thank someone in a special way; accompany someone on a difficult journey, remind someone that they are not alone, celebrate a significant milestone, or provide for someone in need of a special blessing.
Who Can Participate?
ANYONE.
Whether you are handy with knitting needles or crochet hooks; whether you are at a beginning level or more advanced in following a pattern;
You are welcome to join us.
We also welcome those who want to create blankets through working with quilt fabric or fleece.
Guidelines for Shawls:
- Any patterns can be used
- Any colors can be used
- Preferred yarn is worsted wt. acrylic or cotton ( due to laundering and allergy concerns )
- Approximate amount of yarn needed for one shawl is 800-1200 yards (depends on pattern)
- Crochet hook sizes : H, I, or J
- Knitting needle sizes: 8, 9 or 10
Recommended Sizes for Garments:
- Rectangular Shawls:. 20 "x60 "
- Triangular Shawls: 60" wide
- Lap blankets: 30 "x40"
- Baby blankets: 36 "x36"
- Toddler blankets: 36" x43 "
As we create these special garments, we pray that their recipients will feel God ' s loving presence in their lives.
May the Holy Spirit guide us as we share our time, talents, prayer and love through our work in this prayer shawl ministry.
Donations are Welcome
- Your time and talent
- Yarn: preferably full skeins, worsted weight and washable
- Batting for quilters
- Financial support
To learn more about St Brigid’s Prayer Shawl Ministry please contact the Parish Office - OLH (847) 872-8778 or St. Patrick (847) 244-4161