Leaders Contact Information Lisa Mueller N/A Jean Schirtzinger N/A

Prayer Needles

This ministry was formed in November of 2005.  From donated yarn, we knit/crochet hats, scarves, mittens, shawls, afghans, arm warmers, and wheel chair/walker tote bags and baby items such as hats, booties, afghans. blankets, layette sets, and bibs. The items are given to various charities in the Northern Kentucky Community. Listed below is a sampling of the organizations that have received donations:

In March 2006, we began making prayer shawls. Our members have lovingly donated their time and talents by creating to date well over 250 hand-knitted or crocheted shawls, filled with the power of prayer, for those in need. Each shawl takes many hours to complete and each prayer shawl is blessed by one of our Clergy, prayerfully asking for healing and comfort to the recipient. Like all acts of generosity, the presentation of a Prayer Shawl enriches the giver as well as the recipient. Thus, the blessings ripple from person to person, with both the giver and the receiver feeling the unconditional embrace of God. Our group members deliver the shawls with a card expressing a symbol of healing to keep the recipient warm and comforted.

How do I request a Prayer Shawl?
You do not have to be an IHM parishioner to receive or request a prayer shawl. We reach out to friends and family throughout our community and even across the country. Family members and loved ones of individuals in need, whether it be illness, upcoming surgery, recent tragic event, young or old, - no matter what the reason - are encouraged to request a prayer shawl. Contact one of the leaders listed on this page.

How can I become involved?
We welcome all levels of expertise in knitting /crocheting or sewing hobbies. We will help you learn if you are a beginner. We also have many responsibilities in the group that do not require any knowledge of stitching. You do not have to be a member of the parish to be a member of our ministry. We also need yarn donations. Any type, amount, color of yarn can be stitched into something beautiful that someone in need will treasure. Please consider donating yarn for our continued efforts. Drop off yarn at the Church office.  If you knit a piece, you may drop it at the Church Office as well.

When do you meet?
We meet every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7pm in Meeting Rooms 2 and 3. To request a shawl or prayer stone please contact Jean Schirtzinger at 384-7072 or e-mail at For more information please contact Lisa Mueller at 630-8406 or e-mail at IHM.