St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception & St. Mary Help of Christians

Prayer Shawl ministry

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Prayer Shawl Ministry

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The mission of the Prayer Shawl Ministry is to create shawls for people who would like some extra comfort and prayer.  Each shawl is knitted or crocheted by hand.  The person who is creating the shawl says prayers for the person who will receive it.  The shawls are a visible sign of the care and prayers from our parish community to people in need.  They also provide comfort and warmth for the body, mind and spirit.

A Pastoral Care minister or volunteer can deliver the handmade shawls to people at their home.  You can also pick one up in the back of church. 

If you are interested in volunteering as a part of the Prayer Shawl Ministry, please visit our Pastoral Ministries page.

"Shawls ... made for centuries universal and embracing, symbolic of an inclusive, unconditionally loving, God. They wrap, enfold, comfort, cover, give solace, mother, hug, shelter and beautify. Those who have received these shawls have been uplifted and affirmed, as if given wings to fly above their troubles..."

Janet Severi Bristow

St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception & St. Mary Help of Christians

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We, the parishes of St. Mary Help of Christians (Briggsville) and St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception (Portage), in a spirit of faith and service rooted in the mission of Christ as revealed in the Gospel, are committed to creating welcoming communities that actively pursue opportunities for formation in our Catholic faith,
​spiritual growth and outreach to others in need.
St. Mary HOC
Briggsville, WI 
​P: 608-981-2282
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St. Mary OTIC
Portage, WI 53901
​P: 608-742-6998
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  • Home
  • Our Church, Our Future
  • About Us
    • Mass Times
    • Publications >
      • Fr. Gary's Homilies
      • Newsletters
      • Recording Archive
      • Weekly Bulletins
    • History and Mission
    • Join the Parish
    • Parish Staff
    • Parish Leadership
    • St. Mary School - Portage
    • Photo Gallery
    • Contact Us
    • St. Mary Portage Facility Usage
  • Liturgy & Sacraments
    • Mass Livestream
    • Baptism
    • Reconciliation >
      • Advent Reconciliation 2020
    • Eucharist >
      • Adoration
    • Confirmation
    • Marriage
    • Holy Orders & Religious Life
    • Anointing of the Sick
  • Lifelong Faith Enrichment
    • Children's Liturgy of the Word
    • Portage Faith Formation >
      • Make-Up Work
      • Works of Mercy & Service
    • Briggsville Faith Formation
    • Adult Faith Formation >
      • Journey of Faith
    • Becoming Catholic - RCIA
    • Youth Ministry
    • Catholic Resources
    • ASK US!
    • Liturgical Resources >
      • Advent Resources
      • Christmas Resources
      • Ordinary Time Resources
      • Lenten Resources >
        • Lenten Formation - 2021
      • Triduum Resources
      • Easter Resources
  • Volunteer & Donate
    • Volunteer Opportunities >
      • Parish Leadership Committees
      • Liturgical Ministries
      • Music Ministries
      • Art & Liturgical Environment Ministries
      • Lifelong Faith Ministries
      • Hospitality Ministries >
        • Marketing Committee
      • Pastoral Ministries
      • Parish Events >
        • Best Fest
        • St. Mary School Golf Outing
        • Parish Gala
        • Thanksgiving Dinner
      • Community Outreach
    • Financial Stewardship
    • SCRIP Program
  • Pastoral & Spiritual Care
    • Homebound Ministers & Communion Ministry
    • Joy of Mail
    • Prayer Chain & Prayer Requests
    • Prayer Shawl Ministry
    • Area Support Groups