The Women’s Prayer Ministry now meets every third Monday at both 3:30pm and 7pm in St. Mary's Halloran Chapel (unless noted otherwise). All women of the parish are welcome! The meetings for the remainder of this year are scheduled for: September 12, October 3, October 24, November 14 (Prayer Party at 6:30, location TBD), December 5

Ministry Leader:
Maureen Gallagher

Why should you check out this ministry?
   You get new friends! It’s intergenerational; we welcome women of any age, younger or older, married or single, with children or childless.  All are called to encourage and console one another.  We are truly here for each other.  Philippians 2:4. Therefore encourage one another and build each other up as you are already doing. – 1 Thessalonians 5:11. Carry one another’s burdens; in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
   You will find acceptance and peace.  The women, all with various viewpoints on many topics, are nonjudgmental and respectful.  The diversity of age and experience provides support and wisdom.
   Prayer – it is God communing with us and we speaking with Him.  Matthew 18:20  ”For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”
   Assorted prayer practices: along with spontaneous “from the heart prayers”, there will be Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Liturgy of the Hours, or another prayer practice someone may introduce.
   Scripture or Church teachings – little bits of Catholicism to guide us in our daily walk.
   No registration or sign-up necessary; come when you can.  Currently, we meet 3:30-4:45, second and fourth Mondays of each month, in the Halloran Chapel at St. Mary’s.  Since it was started, at the behest of two new parishioners, the timing and location have adapted to best meet the needs of those attending.
   If we are not the ‘fit’ for your schedule or location, we will be glad to assist you in starting a satellite prayer group.
   For more information, contact the facilitator, Maureen Gallagher, mjfpg@rochester.rr.com or 585-797-8935 for talk or text.