Outreach

Social Justice / Outreach Ministries

Angel Tree

Extend our parish’s generosity to those in need and during the Christmas season.  Angel Tree coordinates with several social service agencies to provide Christmas gifts to families most in need.  A variety of volunteer opportunities are available. 
Nan Cedarblade, 612-889-8336, [email protected].
 

Casa Guadalupana

Consider volunteering at Casa Guadalupana.  Since 1999, they have served the immigrant community through primarily volunteer-driven programs, offering shelter to Latina women and families who are homeless, in crisis or temporarily unable to meet their most basic human needs.  They currently focus on aiding those seeking asylum.  Learn more at casaguadalupana.org, or to join Lumen Christi volunteers email Martha Skold at [email protected].
 

Food Collections

Drivers are needed to deliver food from the parish to Francis Basket Food Market.  The parish food market collection is the first full weekend of each month,
Michaela Bisanz, 651-370-1618, [email protected]
 

Loaves and Fishes

Assist with serving food at Dorothy Day or St. Matthew’s.  Three groups from Lumen Christi regularly volunteer, and new help is always needed and welcome!  Contact one of the coordinators below with your interest, depending on the time you are available to serve.
 
Dorothy Day - 29th of every month (unless this falls on a Saturday.)
Matti Osborne, 651-698-0708, [email protected]
 
Dorothy Day - serve on the 2nd Wednesday of Jan, March, May, July, Sept, Nov
Mike Martin, 651-699-4743, [email protected]
 
St. Matthews - Serve on the 2nd Friday of Feb, Apr, June, Aug, Oct, Dec
Rick Santos, 651-757-6078, [email protected]
 

Social Justice Committee

Promote the Gospel message of justice and charity in our service to our parish, neighborhood, and world community.  In partnership with several faith based social justice organizations, we seek to infuse the message of justice from the Gospel into daily life at Lumen Christi.  Come join us!  We meet the first Wednesday of the month from 7:30 - 9:00 pm in Lumen Christi’s First Floor Conference Room.  Eric Fought, 651-370-1611, [email protected]
 

Urban Academy Coat and Clothing Drive

Coat and clothing drive for families in need in collaboration with Urban Academy.  Help collect and deliver winter coats and clothing in November.  Contact Ryan Rehkamp, 651-370-1615, or [email protected].