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    • Praznyk 2018
    • 50th Anniversary photos
    • Bishop's Tea
    • Divine Liturgy with Bishop David and Sub-Deacons
    • FSC photos
    • GREYCUP TAILGATE
    • Festival Of the Mother of God
    • Remembrance Day Service
  • Programs & Groups
    • Parish Pastoral Council
    • AGM
    • Altar Servers & Children of Mary
    • Choir
    • Knights of Columbus
    • Liturgical Volunteer Service
    • M.A.F.I.A. (Mothers and Fathers in Action)
    • Plus 50 Club
    • Prayer Shawl Ministry
    • UCWLC – Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League of Canada
    • Air Aware
    • Ukrainian Language Classes
    • views from the pews
    • Parish Library
    • Pastoral Care
    • The ARK Store
    • Prayer Requests
    • Catechetical Programs >
      • Baptismal Prep
      • Marriage Prep
      • RCIA / Adult Catechesis
      • Sunday School
      • Bible Study
      • First Solemn Communion
      • First Solemn Communion Videos
      • St Nicholas
      • Kids Summer Camp
      • Parish Library
      • KQ photos
      • KQ advertisement
      • KQ photos
    • Charitable Projects >
      • Interfaith Goodwill Network
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  • Bulletins
    • 2019 Bulletins
    • 2018 Bulletins
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  • Food for the Soul
    • 2019 PASTORAL LETTER OF THE UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF CANADA ON THE OCCASION OF THE FEAST OF THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD
    • Venerable Nun Martyrs Olympia and Laurentia
    • Sister Larentia
    • Sister Olympia
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Prayer Shawl Ministry

What is a Prayer Shawl/Prayer Square?
The knitting or crocheting of a prayer shawl/prayer square is a spiritual practice which embodies thoughts and prayers for the recipient. 
Shawls and squares are blessed at the end of the 10:30 liturgy on the 4th Sunday of every month. 
They are gifts freely given with no strings attached. 
Made in prayer, as prayer, for prayer, they are passed on hand-to-hand and heart-to-heart. 
When we wrap ourselves in a prayer shawl or tuck a prayer square in a pocket, we are reminded of the mercy, peace, and compassion that can be found in God’s loving embrace.
 
How Much Do They Cost?
Prayer shawls are never purchased but are freely given.
 
Who Can Receive a Prayer Shawl?
They are made for anyone, anywhere.  The recipient does not have to be a parishioner, a Ukrainian, or a Catholic.  The recipient can be a man, woman, or child.  For example: recipients may be not feeling well, pregnant, leaving home for the first time, moving far away, getting married, or fighting for life after a premature birth.  They carry with them blessings and comfort.  (Also available are lap coverings for people in wheelchairs and small blankets for babies and small children.)
 
How Are They Presented?
 We have bags with the following poems explaining what a prayer shawl/square is.

Who Does the Work?
The knitters and crocheters at St Stephen’s wish to remain anonymous.
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 How Can I Get Involved In The Prayer Shawl/Square Ministry?
Yarn shops have information. There is much information on line. 
Choose yarn that is soft and washable.
You choose the colour and design.
Start to knit or crochet.  
Pray as you work.
Bring your shawl to church for blessing on the 4th Sunday of the month.
 
What Do I Do In Order To Receive A Shawl or Square For Myself Or To Take To Someone?
Contact St. Stephen's office at : office@protomartyr.ca or  403-249-4818, ext. 0
 
Who Chooses Which Shawl Goes To Which Recipient?
We leave that up to the Holy Spirit.
 
How Can I Support This Ministry?
Donations to the ministry are gratefully accepted and can be made out to “St Stephen Protomartyr Ukrainian Catholic Church – Shawl Ministry.” (Each shawl requires $25.00-$30.00 of yarn).

Weekend Divine Liturgy Times
 Saturday 9:00 am 
 Sunday 8:30am | 10:30am | 5:00pm
  Weekday  Divine Liturgy Times 
Wednesday – Thursday & Saturday 9:00 am
Friday - Westview @ 10:00 am

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Contact : Office:: 403-249-4818, ext 0   Email: Office@Protomartyr.ca|
Pastoral Emergencies Telephone: 403-249-4818, ext 9
Address : 
4903 45 St SW, Calgary, AB T3E 3W5
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