FOOD DRIVE
Food will be purchased and delivered directly to Ascension. We are looking for donations to help pay for the food.
If you are bringing food from home, the most needed items are: Canned chicken, Canned peaches/pears, canned pinto & black beans, oatmeal 8/10pack, dry cereal, instant coffee, 2lb white sugar.
Donations can be made by either placing an envelope marked FOOD DRIVE on the table in the GS or by using this ONLINE donation link below. PLEASE NOTE, when you give an online donation, you can waitve the OPTIONAL fee. You will receive a donation receipt.
DONATE TO ASCENSION FOOD SHELF
CURRENT LIST OF MOST NEEDED ITEMS
MAY ASCENSION IMMIGRATION UPDATE
Ascension has moved to a "FREE STORE" model. This allows families to come in and pick up their food needs for their family each week. With your Generous Donations to the Ascension Immigration Outreach Program, we will continue to provide the much need food items for these families. This is a vital service that provides food security and a sense of belonging to some of the most vulnerable members of our community.
Thank You to the CTK Extraordinary Disciples and Outreach Class for their acts of kindness. Last week students made muffins to share with parishioners, sorted/assembled paper products for 84 families, continued to crochet PLARN for the Bedrolls that will be given to AGATE and made 50 sandwich meals for the AGATE Shelter.
Together we can help make a difference!
SERVICE DAY PHOTOS
Special Thank You to all the Middle School Students and Extraordinary Disciples that shared their time helping with Service Day!
The following acts of kindness were done:
Cleaning of the church pews, Cleaning outside the church and school campus, Removing of the broken fountain outside by the Memorial Garden
Making PLARN for the Bedroll Mats for the homeless, Making Tye Blankets to go with Bedroll Mats, Assembling of Easter Baskets for children at Ascension
Making sandwich meals for Agate Shelter, Making Spring mini loaves of bread to share with some of our parish members, Palm Braiding Crosses to be giving to our homebound parish members
Card Making, Assembled toilet paper to be given to Immigration Families, Assemble Bags and Cardboard Totes for the Immigration food deliveries
Social Justice Team News
History of Racism Follow-up: For those who were unable to attend the very informative presentation on March 9, we have a number of leftover folders which contain a wealth of resources and information sheets on the evidence of ongoing systemic racism education, employment, housing, health care, policing, incarceration, state and federal policies, with thanks to the St. Odilia Racial Equity Ministry. There are also bookmarks from the CTK Social Justice Team with the Principles of Catholic Social Teaching. Feel free to pick up these items on the table outside the library. Questions - contact mcolbert712@gmail.com
Watch the bulletin for details of a follow-up presentation in late May or early June, looking at specific actions our parish can take to combat racism. We have invited Professor David Williard to return this spring or next fall. Questions - contact ann.sittig@state.mn.us
Action Steps: Each week we will highlight some of the action steps from the folder. The Antiracism Collective in Edina facilitates meaningful conversations and policy change to strategically dismantle structural racism and hate. They offer a variety of resources for learning about racism, fostering dialogue, and taking action against systemic racism. Check out their calendar for events and actions.
Anti-Racism Conversations | Anti-Racism Collective | Edina
The Anti-Racism Collective facilitates meaningful conversations and policy change to strategically dismantle structural racism and hate in the place where we live. We believe in growing individually and changing collectively.
Justice Commission of The Sisters of St. Joseph Carondelet joins with other groups to address issues that demean or deny human dignity. Contact mroers@cjstpaul.org to receive their weekly newsletter which provides opportunities for getting involved in justice initiatives.
New Members Welcome We invite people of all ages to join our team. Contact maryjanemitchell@msn.com.