We are offering a new ministry in our parishes. We are asking for individuals to knit or crochet shawls for those people in nursing homes, homebound, or just in need of a little warmth along with prayers. Karin Polstin, St. Joseph parishioners and rehab patient at Pine Ridge Nursing Home was the first recipient of a shawl made by Merrie Rohm. Merrie hopes that others will join her in making the shawls. For more information call Merrie at 429-7817.