Faith Sharing

Prayer Shawl Ministry Mary Paulson 244-5610 This ministry consists of a group of parish members who knit or crochet. They meet regularly to handcraft shawls with beautiful yarns, prayers, love, and blessings. The "prayer" shawls are given to parish members who may be in need of special comfort due to illness, bereavement, or some other personal struggle. Referrals for shawl recipients may be made to the ministry coordinator or to our bereavement minister or pastor. Currently, there is an afternoon group that meets in the Parish Center on the first and third Monday of every month from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. There is also an evening group that meets on the same days from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Knitters/crocheters of all ages and abilities are welcome to join this ministry. Instruction and help is readily available to beginners.

Friends of Mary Prayer Group Kathy Ableidinger (608) 846-5127 Usual Meeting Time: Thursdays after the 9:00 a.m. mass. The Friends of Mary Prayer Group was formed on April 16, 1998. It is a group that dedicates a special time to our Blessed Mother. Everyone is welcome. Please bring your rosary. We pray the Scriptural Rosary and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and other Mary prayers.

Prayer Request Ministry Kathy Ableidinger (608) 846-5127 Lillias Kessenich (608) 246-8038 Anyone having a prayer request is invited to submit the request in written format to the Prayer Box located at the entrance to the office area in the Parish Center under the picture of Fr. Korback. This request is remembered in prayer by a special group of people in our parish. Their names are listed in the bulletin from time to time. If you would rather call in your prayer request, or if you are interested in joining the prayer ministry, please contact Kathy or Lillias.

St. Peter's Bible Study Group Gary Schmitz (608) 244-4998 Usual Meeting Time: On Tuesdays or the most convenient week night for the participants, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Appropriate Age Level: All ages. For all interested persons who thirst for God's word, the purpose of this Bible Study Group is to learn more about God's word by studying the Bible and sharing how God has touched our lives. We learn how the power of prayer assists us in overcoming the obstacles we face in our lives and how to keep focused on the Word. The Bible Study Group format consists of an opening and closing prayer, reading and discussing various books of the Bible through the use of study guides, viewing of videotapes about the Bible, the Holy Land and other related topics, and discussion of the group's interests and future topics of study.