Encounter Healing Prayer Ministry
“The Holy Spirit comes where He is loved, where He is invited, and where He is expected.” — Saint Bonaventure
The Holy Spirit moves powerfully where hearts are open and receptive. Encounter Healing Prayer Ministry exists to create space for that encounter — a place where individuals are welcomed, prayed with, and gently led closer to the healing love and presence of God.
Whether you are seeking peace, clarity, healing, or simply a deeper awareness of the Lord at work in your life, our prayer teams are here to pray with you.
Receive Prayer
The Encounter Prayer Ministry offers prayer opportunities between Sunday morning Masses on select weekends throughout the year.
Because the schedule varies, please refer to the parish bulletin for current dates and times.
Prayer teams are also often available during Women of Worth gatherings.
No registration is required during open prayer weekends — simply come, and a trained prayer team will be available to pray with you.
If you or a loved one would like prayer outside of scheduled times, please contact us to arrange a private prayer session.
Upcoming Prayer Ministry Opportunities
Prayer teams will be available between Sunday morning Masses on the following dates:
- February 22
- March 8
- April 12
- May 17
No sign-up is required — simply come, and a trained prayer team will be ready to pray with you.
If Sunday mornings are not convenient, we are happy to arrange a time that works better for you by contacting the Prayer Ministry team at [email protected]
What to Expect
Each prayer session is led by a trained team of two and typically lasts about 5–15 minutes. Prayer takes place in the Saint Francis of Assisi Adoration Chapel and is rooted in listening to the Holy Spirit and seeking the heart of the Father for each person.
These prayer times are peaceful, confidential, and centered on inviting Jesus into the areas of our lives that need His love and healing.
As Father Peter often reminds us:
“When the Lord brings things up within us, those things are areas that want to be loved.”
If you are feeling burdened, stuck, anxious, alone, or spiritually dry, this may be an invitation to receive prayer.
About the Ministry
Encounter Healing Prayer Ministry began as a small group of parishioners who recognized a shared need for deeper healing and freedom — the freedom to live fully in the identity God has given each of us.
Our teams serve with the charism of healing prayer and accompany individuals in bringing spiritual, emotional, and physical needs before the Lord. The ministry is grounded in the love of the Father, the saving work of Jesus Christ, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Fruits We’ve Witnessed
Through this ministry, many have experienced greater peace, renewed hope, and freedom from spiritual and emotional burdens. Individuals have shared stories of relief from anxiety, fear, anger, and even physical pain, along with a deeper confidence in their identity as beloved sons and daughters of God.
As a parish community, we are grateful to help normalize healing prayer — because every one of us stands in need of Christ’s love and restoration. It is a privilege for our prayer teams to meet people in their woundedness and walk with them toward the heart of Jesus.
Contact & Private Prayer Appointments
If you would like to learn more, request prayer, or schedule a private and more in-depth prayer session, we would be honored to connect with you.
Email: [email protected]