Volunteer
October is Stewardship month and it is during this time that we encourage parishioners to consider how they connect and contribute their time & talent to their faith community.
To find out about volunteer opportunities in these ministries, contact the following:
Faith Formation (children to adults)
Lukas Steffensmeier, 651-789-3162
(Catechists, Teacher Assistants, Summer Program Leaders, Small Group Leaders)
Justice & Outreach
Terry Quinn, 651-789-3181
(Ascension Parish Partnership, Food Shelf Garden, Giving Center, Holiday Giving, Loaves and Fishes, Refugee Resettlement, Respect Life, Prison Ministry)
Leadership
Fr. Joe Connelly, 651-789-3188
(Finance Council, Parish Pastoral Council, Trustee, Commission Leader or member)
Liturgy & Music
Call the Parish Office at 651-738-2223
(Altar Server, Eucharistic Minister, Greeter, Usher, Lector, Mass Coordinator, Sacristan, Projectionist, Livestream, Mass Coordinator, Cantor, Choir, Children's Choir, Instrumentalist)
Men's Club
President or Vice President, 651-738-2223
(lots of volunteer opportunities throughout the year, please see the Men's Club page)
Parish Life
Pat Ryan, 651-789-3172
(Cemetery Committee, Grounds volunteer, Building volunteer)
Pastoral Care
BeFriender - Terry Quinn, 651-789-3181, Funeral Coordinator - Fr. Joe Connelly, 651-789-3188, Homebound Communion Minister - Deacon Mike Braun, 651-789-3179
Women's Club
President or Vice President, 651-738-2223
(lots of volunteer opportunities throughout the year, please see the Women's Club page)
Current Specific Needs
Ministries at Mass
We need greeters/ushers, lectors, projectionists, Eucharistic Ministers, and camera operators. Please contact the Parish Office at 651-738-2223. If you would like to help with Laundry Ministry, please contact Kristina Sandve.
Music Ministries
Please contact Director of Music, Marty Brueggemann.
Faith Formation
Early Childhood
Catechist (teacher), Art Team Member, Music Leader, Story Teller, and Session Assistant. Contact Deb McMahon.
Youth Grades 1-8
Catechist (teacher), Substitute Catechist, Session Helper, Child Care Music Leader, Christmas Eve Pageant Assistant, Small Group, and Discussion Leader. Contact Lukas Steffensmeier, 651-789-3162.
Youth Grades 9-12
Small Group Leader, Chaperones, Youth Activity Leader, Summer Stretch Volunteer, Youth Council, and Mission Trip Chaperone. Contact Andy Watts, 651-789-3173.
Justice and Outreach Opportunities
Loaves and Fishes
Our parish cooks and serves a monthly Sunday evening meal at the Catholic Charities St. Paul Opportunity Center. For more information on how you can get involved, please contact Terry Quinn or contact the volunteer coordinator Angela Rakow.
Parish Life Ministry Opportunities
Women's Club Christmas Boutique
- Click here to volunteer for Cookie Baking and Decorating.
- Email us for more information about other opportunities.
Guardian Angels Crafters
Contact Barb Smith.
Prayer Quilt Ministry
Contact Pat Beckman.
Baking for a Purpose Ministry
Contact Dan Wahlman.
Maintenance Support
Lawn Care, Flower Gardens, Prayer Garden, Handy Angels, building repairs and minor construction. Contact Pat Ryan, 651-789-3172.
Funeral help
Coordinator, Sacristan, Projectionist, Funeral Lunch help. Contact Fr. Joe Connelly, 651-789-3188. To volunteer to bake bars for funeral lunches, please contact Lisa Roberts.
Fall Festival
Shifts to assist with games, food tent, silent auction, ticket sales and more. Sign up online or contact Pat Ryan.
Fall Festival Silent Auction
Contact Kendre Turonie.
Fish Fry
Shifts to assist with serving food, cleaning tables and assisting take out orders. See our sign up online here.
Leadership Ministry Opportunities
Serve on a Council, Commission or Committee
Parish Pastoral Council, Finance Council, Education Commission, Justice and Outreach Commission, Liturgy Commission, Engagement Commission, Accessible Ministry Committee, Fall Festival Committee, Sister Parish Committee, Respect Life Leadership Team, Youth Council, and Cemetery Committee. Contact Fr. Joe Connelly, 651-789-3188.
For general information or further assistance, contact Cindy Sutton or call 651-738-2223.