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].

Food Collections

Drivers are needed to deliver food from the parish to Neighborhood House. The parish food market collection is the first full weekend of each month.

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.

29th of the month at Dorothy Day: (approximately 9-10 times a year) This group is never scheduled when the 29^th falls on a Saturday.
Contact Person: Brian Dusbiber,
[email protected]
651-698-8350
 
2nd Wednesday of the month at Dorothy Day: (for specific dates please contact Mike)
Contact Person: Mike Martin,
[email protected]
651-699-4743
 
2nd Friday of the month at St. Matthews, West St. Paul: (for specific dates please contact Steve)
Contact Person: Steve Regnier,
[email protected]
651-370-1611

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.  

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 Max Huber.