Ministry Purpose & Description
Established in 1999, the mission of the Prayer Shawl Ministry (PSM) is to create hand-knitted and crocheted shawls/lap throws which are filled with the power of prayer for those in need. The blessing of the Prayer Shawl provides healing and comfort to the recipients. All parishioners are invited to request a shawl by submitting the name of a loved one who has experienced an illness, or to request a shawl for a joyful celebration. This is a beautiful gesture in demonstrating your love. The shawl or lap throw is either crocheted or knitted by one of the dedicated and talented members of PSM. As they are crocheting or knitting an item, prayers are being said. Once the item is completed it, it is then blessed by the priest.
The first Prayer Shawl Ministry at St. Lucy Parish, was held on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. At one time there were a total of nineteen crocheters and knitters. Now, there are only four volunteers, and we are looking for more knitters/crocheters to join our small group of dedicated volunteers and participate in this beautiful ministry.
The PSM has provided over 300 Blessed shawls/lap throws for those who are sick and in need of comfort and are given out during a funeral service as well.
One PSM Blessed shawl/lap throw was mailed as far as South Africa; another one delivered to England; another was given to a young girl whose surgery went wrong; a couple have been sent to Southern California; five have been given to employees of the Diocese of San Jose and others have been requested by St. Lucy parishioners for a family member and/or friends who are sick and need of comfort and prayers.
Lastly, the members of the Prayer Shawl Ministry would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the generosity of the donations received. God Bless.
Meeting Frequency and Meeting Place
PSM meets on the third Wednesday of the month @ 11 am in the PAC room “B”.
Contact Details
Carol Schiavone stlucyprayershawl@gmail.com or crlschiavone@yahoo.com
Updated 3.14.25
