Sowers of Justice

Sowers of Justice are the conscience and catalyst for the entire CTK community on issues of social justice; identifying for the parish issues of disparity that we as Christians should be active in changing. For additional information see www.ctksowers.org or call Mary Jane Steinhagen at 612-920-5030 x16.

Loaves and Fishes Too

Loaves and Fishes Too is a metro wide program dedicated to preparing and serving an evening meal to people who are hungry and without homes. Over 70 volunteers from CTK prepare, serve and extend hospitality to 200+ guests the first Friday of each month. Our service site is St Stephen’s church in south Minneapolis.

To join a team or sign up as a substitute, please call Mary Jane Steinhagen
at 612-920-5030 x16

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Prayer Shawl Ministry Shawls comfort, warm, give shelter and provide solace to the wearer. The connection with prayerfulness dates back to the original wearing of tallits by Jewish men.
Giving a prayer shawl is a tangible reminder of the support of the creator and the larger CTK community. Prayer shawls are an appropriate gift for anyone grieving or facing significant difficulties. To join the group that creates these shawls or to request one to give to someone, please call Mary Jane Steinhagen at 612-920-5030 x16.

Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels provides warm, nutritionally balanced meals to the elderly, the infirm and the homebound. Volunteers pick up, deliver and brighten the noon hour for some 300 people each month. Fifty CTK volunteers ranging from our seniors to parents with young children to workers on their lunch hour participate in this ministry. To volunteer as a driver or a substitute, please call Mary Jane Steinhagen at 612-920-5030 x16.

Families Moving Forward

Families Moving Forward provides temporary overnight housing for families who need shelter, warm beds, meals and hospitality. Three weeks a year CTK provides a safe haven for parents and children in search of permanent housing. Some 75+ volunteers ensure that our guests are well cared for while staying with us. For additional information on ways you can assist with this program, please call Mary Jane Steinhagen at 612-920-5030 x16.

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity is a community building project for 2 weeks each summer. We partner with St. Thomas the Apostle volunteers to build affordable housing in the metro area. Day long volunteer opportunities exist for folks with varying levels of building skills. For additional information, please call Mary Jane Steinhagen at 612-920-5030 x16.

Food Sunday

Food Sunday Parishioners buy nonperishable staple foods and bring them to Mass the first weekend of every month. Donations are then transported to St Philip’s, our sister parish in north Minneapolis, for distribution within the Hawthorne neighborhood.
Please call Mary Jane Steinhagen at 612-920-5030 x16 if you have any questions.

Funeral Ministry

Funeral Ministry Following each funeral liturgy, we provide a lunch or reception for the grieving family and friends. Volunteers shop for, prepare the food, set tables, provide desserts and serve our guests. To volunteer for this ministry, please call Mary Jane Steinhagen at 612-920-5030 x16.