A newly formed organization, the OLL Social Action Committee, will join the host of other Parish groups reaching out to parishioners at the Annual Stewardship Sign-Up Event next weekend, October 14th & 15th. Deacon Del Wilkinson founded the group last Spring, strongly emphasizing the word “action” in the title.

The Social Action Committee is introducing a beginning challenge designed to engage our entire Parish. One thousand socks for the homeless aims to provide warm footwear for less fortunate people whose circumstances force them to endure the outdoors during extreme winter weather. A collection site will be established soon for parishioners to add new pairs of socks to help in the effort. Deacon Del will deliver the socks to those in need at the Minneapolis Opportunity Center where he serves the homeless on a weekly basis.

Stop by the Annual Stewardship Sign-Up Event after Masses this weekend where there will be information on two other prospective missions needing parishioner support. Literature will be available on Feed My Starving Children, as well as
information on opportunities to assist with serving meals at St. Stephen’s Parish in Minneapolis.