CTK Boy Scout Troop Wreath Sale
This fundraiser supports our scouts for camping equipment, campouts, troop activities, and high-adventure experiences.
Please view the catalog using the link below.
There are three ordering options:
1. We will be taking orders after both Masses on Sunday, October 26. Find us in the Gathering Space.
2. We are also introducing an electronic order form. Please use this link to place your order. You may pay using Venmo or pay with cash or check when you receive your order. Please include the name of your selling scout. https://forms.gle/4oVxs5Nqy7bzyBmv8.
3. Or contact Tim Sellner to place an order with the Troop. You may email Tim at Troop3089wreaths@gmail.com
or call Tim at 612-670-9240 if you have any questions. Please include: your name, email address, phone number, and your home address along with your order.
All orders must be placed by Thursday, October 30. Orders may be picked up from CTK after masses on Sat/Sun, November 22 & 23, or by arrangement.
Morning of Reflection
Save the Date: November 22
All liturgical ministers are invited
A Morning of Reflection with Father Michael Joncas and Vicki Klima, retired Director of Worship for our Archdiocese. This event will take place at Saint Thomas the Apostle and bring together the liturgical ministers from both parishes..
Monthly Food Shelf Collection
Once a month, we collect food shelf donations for Ascension Church. You can bring in a non-perisable food item or make a $10 donation and we will do the shopping for you. We also have monthly volunteers who help with this food shelf collection. Please read the weekly e-bulletin to see the upcoming dates.
Would you like to be part of our Food Shelf Team? We need drivers, baggers and sellers after Masses. Contact Janell for more information.
Ascension Food Drive Donations Most Needed:
Diapers size 1, 2, 3
Toilet Paper
Tooth Paste & Tooth Brush
Soap Hand & Body Wash
Laundry Soap
Coffee
Peanut Butter & Jelly
Rice, Pinto Beans, Pasta, Refried Beans
Dry Cereal & Oatmeal
Canned Fruit & Vegetables
Canned Tuna & Chicken
Canned Soup
Boxed Meals (like hamburger helper)
Items can be brought to Masses on Sundays or dropped off during weekday morning Masses Tuesday through Friday from 8:30–10am and placed on carts marked FOOD DRIVE by church entrances. Food donations go to help support the Families of Ascension Church Community. This last month the shelter has seen a big increase in needs from the parish community.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD (CLOW) AT CTK
Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) is scheduled to begin for this year on Sept 14 at the 9 am Mass. CLOW will be offered several times each month, but we are also setting aside some times when it does not meet so that the children can remain in Mass and learn the flow and settings of the full Mass with their families. Children will be called forth for CLOW whenever it is offered and no registration is needed. Please contact Erin O'Leary, Director of Discipleship with questions or to volunteer as a CLOW Ministry leader!
Loaves & Fishes Outreach- Help Needed
We are looking for more Outstanding Ministers to share their time to help prep and serve meals with our Loaves and Fishes Outreach every other month. Our next time serving will be Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025 from 4-6pm. Please contact Jeff at 612-910-1334 to sign up.
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.