All Saints Prayer Shawl Ministry Purpose: To create, through crochet, knit, weave or tying shawls or lap robes for those suffering from mental, physical or emotional difficulties. Meeting: We meet in the Teacher’s Lounge from 7:00 - 8:30 pm on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Contact Person:  Faith McCaghy 952.461.2277 lmccaghy@integra.net History:  All Saints Prayer Shawl Ministry began under Barb Sabal, our former parish nurse.  She and Jenny Marschall provided prayer shawls that Barb would take to parishioners that she visited.  In the summer of 2006, Barb asked Faith McCaghy if she would be interested in getting a group of women involved.  Faith put an article in the church bulletin that fall.  Since then the group has grown to 12 very active members, and others who help when they can. A prayer is said prior to starting the shawl that this creation may bring the user knowledge of God’s great love and caring.  The shawl maker then continues to pray throughout the making of the shawl.  The shawls are then blessed by a priest and distributed. Since fall of 2006, approximately 325 shawls have been made.  These shawls are given to hospices, and hospitals to distribute.  Additionally, the deacons, priests and Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist bring shawls to people in need.  The twice yearly Anointing Masses are also a means of getting the shawls to parishioners.  Anyone may request a shawl for themselves or a friend; just call or stop in the parish office. The Prayer Shawl Ministry uses yarn donated or buys their own special yarns.  We are always looking for donations of yarn.  New members are always welcome.  You may call or just show up!! Brochures are available in the Parish Office.