• Confidential Guidelines 

  • It is extremely important to keep absolute confidentiality 
    1. Although a prayer chain is not necessarily a private way of communicating, the information passed within our chain must remain private and not be shared with anyone outside of members. 
    2. Names of people requesting prayers and personal situations are not to be open to discussion or to be questioned.
    3. If someone has a concern regarding a request, contact the Ministry Coordinator, or Church Leadership
  • Remember HIPPA regulations cannot be breached, so requests will be edited, if necessary, prior to distribution. 
  • A notice will be added to each email, listing, or phone call to remind members of confidentiality like business notices on internal emails.

  
  

• Frequently Asked Questions

  Frequently Asked Questions
  Basic Questions:

  • Who can be a Prayer Warrior?
    1. Senior Prayer Warriors – Age 18+ 
       • Will receive emails with prayer requests
    2. Junior Prayer Warriors – under 18
       • Will receive a list of names to pray for (emailed to parents) 
  • Is there an age requirement?
    1. No, anyone can be a prayer warrior
  • How can I sign up for the Prayer Chain Ministry?
  •  Email [email protected]
  •  Call the Parish office 412.751.0663
  •  Put your name, phone number and email address in an envelope in the offertory  basket with notation “prayer chain” on front.

   

  • Is it only for members of Saints Joachim & Anne Parish, or open to anyone who wishes to join? 
    1. No, anyone can join the Prayer Chain Ministry.
  • What information is required to join? 
    1. Full name, phone number and email address (ask if they are over 18)
  • Who does the prayer chain pray for?
    1. Anyone who needs or wants prayer.
  • I signed up to be part of the ministry, how will I get the prayer requests?
    1. Primarily through email 
  • I don’t have email or internet access; can I still participate?
    1. Yes! If you have no access to internet or email, we will work with you to make sure you can still pray with us. 
    2. You’ll need to make sure we have an updated phone number for you.
  • I’m homebound/ shut in and want to participate, is that possible?
    1. Yes! We can call you by phone, or if you get the weekly bulletin, we can add a prayer list page into your mailing (upon request only)
  • Do I need anything from Safe Environment to participate, like other church groups?
    1. No, there are no requirements for the Prayer Ministry.

   
   
   
   
   
  Submitting a Prayer Request

  • How can I submit a prayer request?
    1. Fill out the form located in Bulletin. 
    2. Fill out the form page located at the back of church (Gathering Space)
    3. Call the Parish office 412.751.0663
    4. Stop in the Parish Office and speak with us in person
    5. Email us at [email protected]
    6. Website: Joachimandannediopitt.org 
  • How are prayer requests processed?
    1. Each prayer request submitted goes through the Ministry Coordinator for processing, checked for confidentiality and any edits prior to being emailed out to the team for prayer.
  • Are prayer requests kept confidential? 
    1. Yes! All requests must be checked for confidentiality and only the information necessary will be sent to team members. 
    2. Personal/ medical information must have permission directly from the person being prayed for(, but will not be added to main request)
  • What information should I add?
    1. Make sure we have the following information:
       • Who you would like us to pray for
       • Relationship 
       • Your name
       • Your phone number (for any clarification purposes if needed.)
       • Any additional information that may be helpful (within reason and with permission from person (s) being prayed for if needed.)
  • Is there information I should not add?
    1. Diagnosis, or specific medical information that can break HIPPA regulations.
  • Can I submit a prayer request through the website?
    1. Yes, we will be adding a page for requests and signups to the website.
       • We ask that you be patient, while we finalize this portion, and will be available as soon as possible.
  • Can I mail a request? 
    1. Yes! Please mail requests to: 
       • St. Joachim and Anne Parish
       • 101 McLay Dr. 
          Elizabeth, PA 15037
       • Attn: Mandy 
          
          
  • Can I stop into the office and talk to someone about my request?
    1. Yes, we are in the Parish office Monday – Friday 9am- 3:30pm 
  • Will my request be published in the bulletin?
    1. No, prayer requests are only distributed to those who have registered with the office to pray for those requested. 
  • How long is my request prayed for?
    1. Special Intentions / healing (3 months)
    2. Homebound (refresh yearly)
    3. Nursing Home / Assisted Living (refresh every 6months)
    4. Military (refresh yearly)
       • **We also ask you to list the branch of Military Service or if they are a Veteran

   
  Thank you, updates and outcomes

  • Can I send a thank you to the Prayer Chain members?
    1. Yes! Thank you, messages are always welcome and help our prayer warriors know they are helping. 
  • I would like to let the prayer warriors know the outcome of what I requested they pray for; how would I go about doing that?
    1. Just like sending in a request for prayer, you can also submit a thank you through email, offertory basket, calling the office, or stopping by in person, or by mail.

   
  Prayer Chain Newsletter “Light the Way”

  • Can I submit a message to the Prayer Chain Newsletter?
    1. Yes, submit articles, messages, words of thanks, or updates to [email protected] by the 3^rd Friday of the month, so it can be added to the next monthly newsletter
  • Who receives the newsletter?
    1. Members of the Prayer Ministry and Clergy members of Saints Joachim and Anne Parish.
  • I am not a registered prayer warrior; can I still receive the newsletter?
    1. Let’s talk, contact Mandy at the parish office!
  • How often is the newsletter published?
    1. Once a month on the first Friday.

  I don’t want to receive emails anymore or would like to unsubscribe.

  • I would like to unsubscribe from the newsletter
    1. Send an email to [email protected] or call the parish office 412.751.0663
  • I would like to be removed from the Prayer Chain Ministry
    1. Send an email to [email protected] or call the parish office 412.751.0663
       
       
       If you have a question that isn't listed, please reach out so we can address your question, or concern. 
       
       Thank you! 
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