The Avilas join together under the patronage of St. Teresa of Avila to pray for an increase in vocations to vowed and ordained life and to offer prayer support for the perseverance of those already committed to religious vocations. Homebound members commit to offer an hour of prayer once a month in their homes to the best of their ability. A vocation prayer book is provided. The group meets 2nd Wednesday of every month at 11:30 in the Prayer Room.

Weekly meetings are held on Wednesday morning to pray for the intentions of the parish, and the sick, and those who have asked us to pray for them. Members of the healing prayer ministry are available to pray with and lay hands on parishioners after weekly prayer time or as requested.

This is an invitation to the sick, the disabled, and all parishioners 60 years of age and over. This Ministry of Praise is dedicated to helping the elderly, sick, and handicapped to grow in personal holiness and, by their prayers, joys, and sufferings offered to God, to enable the Church to grow in holiness.  Every three months, you will receive a newsletter containing prayer intentions for our parish, diocese, and world. To join this prayerful ministry, you may email your contact information to Melissa DiFini at mdifini@stchrisparish.com or call Melissa at 440-331-4255 X105.