Shawls have brought comfort, relief, and the blessings of prayer to the sick, the mourning, and anyone of whom it is asked. Requests received for a shawl, lap robe, or baby/child blanket bring on-going prayers of encouragement, strength, hope, and comfort to the receiver.


 

We are happy to report that the Prayer Shawl Ministry of St. Kateri Tekakwitha's parish is once again available.  In light of the continuing COVID virus the process has been modified.

The paper "Request Form" will not be used at this time.  Instead inquiries and requests can be submitted through the website form below. This form goes directly to Carla and Ernie Mann, St. Kateri's Prayer Shawl Ministry contacts, who will respond to your inquiry and process your request.
 

We hope to hear from you and are glad to once again provide this avenue of comfort, celebration, remembrance, and other life events for you and your loved ones. Take care and Be Prayerful, Be Safe, Be Kind to each other and beyond.

If you would like to send a donation for this ministry, please write the check to "Sisters of St. Joseph" and mail directly to Eileen Davenport. (Donations are used to provide supplies for the ministry (yarn, packaging materials).  Her address is:

Ms. Eileen Davenport, CSJA

Prayer Shawl Ministry Coordinator

St. Joseph's Provincial House

355 Watervliet-Shaker Road

Latham, New York  12110-4799

Ms. Davenport is an Associate with the Sisters of St. Joseph and oversees the Sisters' Carondelet Weavers with whom St. Kateri Tekakwitha parish's Prayer Shawl Ministry is a partner.

We sincerely thank you for your generosity and ask for your prayers over this ministry and its many members who help make someone feel loved.

If interested in volunteering: 

• knitters and crocheters of all levels are welcomed 
• those who would like to package the shawls are needed