Community Outreach
DINNER AT YOUR DOOR*
Parishioners volunteer to deliver noon meals to local community residents on the 4th Wednesday and Thursday of each month.
Contact: Suzanne Weaver (952) 938-2401
LOAVES AND FISHES
Parishioners are invited to help with the program sponsored by St. John the Evangelist Church in Hopkins. An evening meal is prepared and served at Holy Rosary Church in Minneapolis on the third Monday of every other month.
Contact: Deacon Darrel Branch (952) 929-8695
INTERCONGREGATIONAL COMMUNITY ASSOCATION (ICA)
| MN FoodShare | — | March |
| Empty Bowls | — | March |
| Housing Awareness | — | November |
| Holiday Programs | — | November/December |
| Monthly Food/Monetary Donations | ||
St. Joseph’s Church is a member congregation of ICA. We support the above programs with donations which are distributed by ICA to needy families in our local area. As a supporting church there are many volunteer opportunities to help with this social justice ministry.
Food Shelf Contact number: 952-938-0729
Parish Contacts: Mary Ann Erpelding (952) 938-1155,
Jeanette Howard (952) 935-6738
CHARITABLE GIVING
Once a month St. Joseph’s Church donates the loose plate and designated monies to a specified chosen charity. A committee of volunteer parishioners researches, chooses and advertises for the specific monthly recipient.
Contact: Kay Kopesky (952) 935-3045
* Background check required to serve in this ministry.