I answered a call from this number and it was an automated operator asking if I needed prayer. I do, so I pressed 1 as instructed. They asked for my name and gave just enough time for me to state my name. After that the operator stated that I would have 10 seconds to state why I needed prayer if I would like to. I said that I need prayer for "immediate and extended family problems". There was just enough time for that statement. After they said that they will pray for me and will call within 24 hrs to pray with me. It's only been a few moments since I hung up so I cannot report on the follow up call just yet. When it comes to prayer I will take all I can get lol. They did not ask for any personal information other than my name and a brief description of what I needed prayer for so I felt comfortable accepting this call. It's odd but like I said we need prayers so badly right now and I like to believe there are genuine Christians out there so here's hoping.
It's probably NOT someone you know that gave them your number. They're just calling at random, playing the odds that the people they call feel they need prayer.
SCAM. I got a call from 919-425-0304 with the same "This is Saint Mary's Catholic Church Prayer Ministry calling to ask if you need urgent prayer." This is very obviously not from an actual church, but from a scammer who is trying to prey on (not pray for) people who are weak and vulnerable or in a bad situation. My suggestion if you need prayer, find a local church and go on a Sunday and after the service go talk to the pastor or other leadership.