What is a Prayer Shawl?

A prayer shawl is a shawl that has been knitted or crocheted by a caring person (crafter) in our parish for someone who is facing treatment for cancer.

Many blessings and prayers are knitted or crocheted into every shawl. The crafter begins each shawl with prayers for the recipient. Prayers are continued throughout the creation of the shawl. When the shawl is completed, it is blessed by teh priest before being presented to the recipient.

The shawls are meant to serve as mantles of God’s gentle love and blessings. Our hope is that, as the recipients wear their shawls, they will be enfolded in warmth, peace, strength and comfort.

How can I get involved or obtain a prayer shawl for someone?

If you would like to join the Prayer Shawl Team, or if you have any questions, please call Laura at 604-944-9064 or email at ccml@telus.net.

You need not be an expert – most patterns are simple knit and purl. Crocheted shawls are also welcome.

If you know of someone undergoing treatment for cancer or other serious illness and who might benefit from a prayer shawl, within our parish or beyond, please contact Laura (contact info above). Shawls are available by donation. Please make cheque donations payable to St. Clare of Assisi Parish.

If you do not knit or crochet, but would still like to help, donations of yarn, ribbon and medium size gift bags would be most appreciated.