Other Community Support Programs


Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)  
AA meetings are held in the basement of the Little Church every Monday night at 6:30p.  Please contact the Greater Minneapolis Intergroup at (952) 922-0880 for more information.

Bakers
This group offers their baking talents at bake sales, funerals, fundraising events, etc.

Blood Drives
St. Joseph's hosts blood donation drives at various times throughout the year and will be announced.  All are encouraged to donate blood at St. Joseph's and/or at any time throughout the year at Memorial Blood Centers at their Plymouth location (3021 Harbor Lane N). To schedule an appointment time that is convenient for you, call 651.332.7000 or visit www.mbc.org.

Dementia Caregiving
A group that provides stimulating activities for those experiencing memory loss and 5 hours of respite for their caregivers once or twice a month.  To learn more visit:  Lyngblomsten/The Gathering.

Eucharistic Adoration
Coming together in prayer to adore the One present to us in the Eucharist..  The graces dispensed by God help us grow in holiness by our presence during the time of adoration.  Adoration is held 8:30a to 5:50p the last Tuesday of the month. 

Eucharistic Ministers
A caring group of people who provide hospitality (conversation, rosary, etc.) and serve the Eucharist at funerals and/or to those who are homebound, in Nursing Homes, and/or at North Memorial Medical Center (on Fridays).

Home Free
A shelter for women and their children in abusive relationships.  Parishioners can donate their used cell phones to help support Home Free (this is one of their fundraisers).  Phones can be dropped off in the box in the Gathering Area of the Parish Center.

Seniors Luncheon
Seniors gather, following an 11:00a First Friday liturgy each month (except for July), for a luncheon served by the Parish (free-will offering).