Holiday Opportunities 2025
Holiday Cards to Families in Immigration Detention: Following mass on Sunday, Nov 9, our Welcome the Stranger ministry will have cards to sign to people in immigration detention centers this holiday season. Now more than ever, our immigrant family needs our support. As we work to reform our unjust system, we also reach out in compassion to those who are impacted.
DIY Non-Toxic Holiday Gifts Class: On Saturday, Nov 15, 10am - noon here at SJA, join our EcoSpirits' Healthy Home Campaign for this wonderful and interactive class. RSVP to Julie Madden at the Parish Center.
Sister Parish Card and Craft Fair: The weekend of Nov 23 - 24, we will have beautiful cards and craft items available, handmade by members of our Sister Parish in Tierra Nueva Dos in Guatemala. Our Sister Parish relationship is now celebrating 31 years of sharing faith and friendship together.
Distribute Holiday Cards: On Saturday, Dec 6, join our Antiracism Ministry Outreach Team to distribute holiday cards in the neighborhood surrounding SJA. We will meet at the Parish Center at 10am, and we'll share lunch together following our deliveries! FFI, contact Julie Madden.
Christmas with Dignity: Hundreds of SJAers have volunteered with this amazing project at Hospitality House in North Minneapolis, in which families buy holiday gifts for their children at 10 cents on the dollar. The goal is to serve 650 families this year! You can work the sale on Friday, Dec 12, or help prep the week before. FFI, email Paula at paulaannelarsen@gmail.com.
Wreath of Love is back again this year! A great opportunity to share holiday cheer by buying gifts for elders in our neighborhood. More details coming soon.
Jesse Tree VISA Gift Card Collection, Nov 9 - Dec 7. Please select an ornament from the trees in the Welcome Center or the Chur