The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men’s organization. Our guiding principles are charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. Our motto is “In Service to Others.” We provide support and volunteer services to the Catholic Church, our Parish, and the community. Our outreach is not limited to the following:
- Pancake breakfasts to support special Parish and community needs
- HNOJ’s Fall Festival volunteer and booth operations
- Pro-Life activities
- Rosaries for youth and RCIA candidates
- Lectures on Catholic topics
- And more ...
For more information click here for the HNOJ Knights of Columbus website.( http://hnojkc.com )
Knights of Columbus Auxiliary
The KC Auxiliary work in conjunction with the Knights of Columbus to contribute to the needs of the parish and community. Our membership is open to all Catholic ladies of the Parish. We hold our own social events and service projects, including
- A Community Caring for Life (ACCL) activities
- Bake Sales to fund local ministries
- HNOJ’s Fall Festival’s Country Market
- And more ....
Contact: Karen Karn
Ascension School Outreach
HNOJ parishioners are invited to serve at our sister school, Ascension, in North Minneapolis. Volunteer ministers help with:
- Classroom assistance
- Teacher support
- Office assistance
- After-school activities
- Mentoring and tutoring programs
- Requirements: Must complete a background check and VIRTUS® training.
Contact: Margaret Conroy
A Community Caring for Life (ACCL)
ACCL works to educate the parish and community about Respect Life causes, as well as raise funds for charitable organizations in our area. Assist with many events including:
- October Parish Baby Shower
- January Cinnamon Roll Sales
- Prayer for Life
- Mother’s Day Rose Sale
- Annual Rally at the Capitol in January
Contact: Melissa Eckert
Through the operation of a retail/commercial bakery, inner-city youth have the opportunity to develop life, leadership, and employment skills. Get involved by:
- Making cookies with youth in the bakery
- Delivering cookies
- Helping at events
- Teaching a work-readiness skills class
- Contributing professional skills in marketing, writing, web updating, and development.
Contact: HNOJ parish office
Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners (IOCP)
IOCP is a nonprofit organization serving families in need in our area of the Western suburbs.
Volunteers are needed to help with many of IOCP’s programs including:
- Resale Shop
- Food Bank
- Project CONECT tutoring
- Annual fundraisers
Contact: HNOJ parish office
Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH)
NPH is a charitable organization serving orphaned and abandoned children in Latin America and the Caribbean. Its mission is to provide shelter, food, clothing, healthcare and education in a Christian family environment based on unconditional acceptance and love, sharing, working and responsibility.
Child sponsorships and donations are always welcome. To learn more about NPH, you can contact HNOJ parishioner Ann Benson or visit the NPH website.
Sharing and Caring Hands
Volunteers are invited to help serve lunch at Sharing and Caring Hands on the third Sunday of each month. Volunteers meet at the shelter in downtown Minneapolis and prepare and serve the meal. Volunteers can serve one month or several. Families and friends of parishioners are welcome. If you would like to volunteer for this month's meal, please call to let us know you'll be joining us.
Contact: HNOJ parish office
HNOJ helps deliver Meals on Wheels in the Wayzata-Plymouth area during the months of April, August and December. Meals are delivered on weekdays between 10 a.m. and noon, children are welcome to accompany volunteers.
Help At Your Door is a nonprofit serving seniors and individuals with disabilities across Minnesota’s seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Contact: HNOJ parish office