Outreach Ministries
"The fruit of faith is LOVE.The fruit of love is SERVICE.
The fruit of service is PEACE." St. Teresa of Calcutta
Our love for Jesus compels us to go out and be His face and hands to world. We invite you to engage with us in bold acts of charity and justice! From feeding the hungry to accompanying those seeking God, St. Victoria has a multitude of outreach ministries to help you put your faith into action in our communities.
Bereavement Ministry
This ministry brings a caring presence to parishioners who are grieving the loss of a significant person in their lives.
Time Commitment:
Volunteers — One hour monthly or as needed
Contact:
Bright Beginnings
This ministry provides loving support to an area pregnancy center by sponsoring two fundraisers each year, collecting coins in baby bottles to celebrate Respect Life and hosting a baby shower to gather supplies for families in need. We also offer time at the center for short periods to help organize or distribute supplies to families.
Time Commitment:
Coordinator — 10 hours per year
Volunteers — 4 hours per year
Contact: New Coordinator Needed
The Humanity Alliance
The Humanity Alliance is a Victoria-based non-profit that aspires to create long-lasting community value, health and wealth. They serve people where food insecurity and chronic disease continue to create barriers that have a lasting impact.
Time Commitment: 2 hours for each of the activities below
Delivery – Southwest Suburbs
Meal Preparation & Packaging
Delivery Day Help & Cleanup
Load Meals for Delivery
Contact:
Humanity Alliance
612-444-5922
Valentine Visits
On the weekend before Valentine’s Day, the parish contributes candy as part of a special gift bag for delivery to St. Victoria parishioners who are 75 years or older. The gift bag also contains Valentines made by the children in Faith Formation. The gift bags are delivered by
St. Victoria volunteers.
Time Commitment:
Volunteers — 1-3 hours per year
Contact:
Volunteer Leader — Kathy Wosje
Give Thanks!
The weekend before Thanksgiving, St. Victoria volunteers collaborate with Humanity Alliance, Bountiful Basket Food Shelf, and Love INC to collect food (turkey and all the trimmings) to deliver to 200 families facing food insecurity in Carver County. Volunteers are needed on the Saturday morning before Thanksgiving to sort food or deliver meals directly to families.
Time Commitment:
Volunteers — 1-3 hours per year
Contact:
Joy to the World
One weekend before Christmas, parishioners are invited to donate grocery store gift cards in values of $25, $50 or $75 as part of a special gift bag that also includes a prayer card and an ornament made by the children in Faith Formation. This is a collaboration with Humanity Alliance. The gift bags are delivered by our volunteers to Humanity Alliance clients.
Time Commitment:
Volunteers — 1-3 hours per year
Contact: Volunteer leader needed!
Contact John Abel or Ann Esping at 952-443-2661 for more information