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Social Justice Ministry
NEW! Simon Ministry
Our purpose is to lighten the burdens of people in need within our parish, neighborhood and city. We offer confidential needs assessments and supportive listening.
Volunteer as hospitality ministers Thursdays 10:30am-noon. Donations of personal hygiene items or cash are also appreciated.
Parish Social Ministry Committee
Experience solidarity with the suffering, struggling, poor, in the world around us. Anchored in prayer, the Parish Social Ministry Committee works to integrate the social mission of the church in all aspects of parish life. Our committee supports and sponsors involvement in pro-life activities, service to the poor, environmental issues, and legislative activity. We are involved in assessing, strengthening, and broadening the work of charity and justice in our parish. Meetings are in the Marian Meeting Room at 4:30pm on the first Tuesday of the months of October, December, February, April, and August. Meeting time includes prayer, education, and planning for participation in various justice activities in our parish and community
Volunteer Ministry Opportunities:
Women’s Center for Health, Hope, and Healing
Thanksgiving and Christmas Baskets
Work of Human Hands Sale
Environmental Concerns
Baby Bottles for Birthright
Pro-Life Activities
Parish Nursing
Legislative Day on the Hill
Birthright Volunteer
Habitat for Humanity
Food for Friends
New Focus
Parish Social Ministry Committee
Volunteer Opportunities
Related Links
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity of South Central Minnesota would like to encourage any willing volunteers to serve with us in the fight against poverty housing. We are seeking skilled/semi-skilled individuals to assist us in the construction of our homes. If there are any interested individuals who have experience in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, general contraction, etc. please consider joining Habitat a few days per month.
Food for Friends
Food for Friends is a group that meets on a Saturday four times a year to prepare, serve and clean up a meal for about 70 guests in need. This is a day that the Salvation Army does not serve meals. Join the Food for Friends group from 10:30am until 1:00pm on the days they serve. Youth, adults, and families are welcome.
New Focus
Help people in crisis focus on the positive in their lives. New Focus teaches people in financial difficulty the practical budgeting and stewardship principles they can use to help solve their problems and turn their crisis into an opportunity to grow in a relationship with Christ. We need financial coaches. Training provided. Commit to one 12 week session.
VINE
VINE affirms human dignity by providing caring assistance to individuals in need. Volunteers are trained and work with professional staff to offer their services so that others may maintain the greatest possible level of independence. Volunteers provide companionship, chore assistance, respite care and transportation.
ECHO
Help sort food or help people picking up their food to choose items. Need to be available afternoon hours.
Old Main Village Volunteers
Create an inviting atmosphere for residents to enjoy and participate in. Volunteer opportunities include: serving at birthday parties and theme dinners; assist entertainment-dancing, bingo; lead activities such as crafts, games, movies; assist with group outings; the possibilities are endless.
Catholic Charities
By caring for simple chores, providing transportation to medical appointments, and most importantly, fostering friendship, help frail seniors and the chronically ill to continue to live in their own homes. Make the lives of the people you serve less lonely, while enriching your own life through the power of friendship
www.CatholicCharitiesUSA.org
Minnesota Catholic Conference
This is the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Minnesota. It’s easy to be informed! Read about the Church’s legislative agenda, sign up to get Action Alerts so you can support the church’s position with our local legislators, read documents and publications of our bishops on current issues, and more!
www.mncc.org
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