Pastoral Care/Social Outreach

 

Pastoral Care ministers provide prayer, support, and a listening ear to individuals who are struggling with physical, emotional, marital, and/or familial issues. These trained ministers are available to visit and bring Eucharist to those in the hospital, at treatment centers, correctional facilities, nursing homes, and private homes.

 

Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministry has been in our parish since 1980 and in that time we have commissioned over 300 lay ministers to this Christ-centered ministry of care and compassion. Stephen Ministers have been trained to be active listeners to individuals who are experiencing pain and grief in their lives (divorce, death, miscarriage, loss of job, mental health issues, etc.).  Contact Amy Chabot, Pastoral Care Director, at 763-712-7441; achabot@ststephenchurch.org.

 

 

Women of Wonder

 

"It's not always the understanding of life that is most important...But rather the believing in the wonder of it." ~ Flavia

 

Women of Wonder is a group for women of all ages dedicated to faith, fellowship, and service.  >Click here to learn more.

 

 

Prayer Shawl Ministry

The Prayer Shawl Ministry of St. Stephen’s began in November, 2005. Knitted or crocheted with loving hands, the shawls are symbols of God’s all-embracing love and constant presence. Regardless of religious faith, knitting or crocheting for others allows those in the Shawl Ministry to open their minds and hearts to the pain of others. The shawls are filled with prayers for the specific individual in need, providing not only physical warmth but also great spiritual comfort and an understanding of another’s struggles or grief. >Click here to read more.

 

 

WHO (We Help Others)

WHO has been very active since its inception in September of 2005. You will see our footprints throughout the St. Stephen campus as well as throughout the community. We've prepared meals, helped at St. Stephen School, volunteered at extended care facilities and assisted many families by doing chores they are unable to do. We'd like to feel we “wash the feet” of our neighbors.  >Click here to learn more.

 

 

Ministry to the Community

St. Stephen’s Parish ministers to the needs of the community through its outreach to care centers, Mercy Hospital, assisted living centers, the local treatment center, correctional facility and those who are homebound.  >Click here to read more.

 

 

Alzheimer's Support Group at St. Therese

An Alzheimer’s Support Group meets at Saint Therese at Oxbow Lake every second Monday evening of the month at 6:00. Anyone welcome! The purpose of an Alzheimer’s Association support group is to offer individuals support and information that is specific to dementia. For more information please call Diane at 763-493-7006. Saint Therese at Oxbow Lake, 5200 Oak Grove Parkway, Brooklyn Park.