Sharing and Caring Hands

On Monday, August 22, SJTW members served over 200 meals to the homeless in Minneapolis. We served them breakfast, but we were the ones who were "fed". 
If you would like to be a part of this amazing and rewarding ministry, contact Theresa in the parish office at 765-425-6505 or Theresa@sjtw.net

Another Encounter with Christ! Thank you SJTW volunteers for rolling your sleeves up and serving breakfast for our friends at Sharing & Caring Hands.  You are all awesome! 

  
  

Would you like to serve our brothers and sisters in Christ?  We are looking for those who can help serve breakfast at Sharing & Caring Hands in Minneapolis.  "Sharing and Caring Hands was established to be a bridge from the caring, concerned community to the people in need of their help. Every year, the donations of goods, services, time, and money by thousands of people allow Sharing and Caring Hands to make a difference in the lives of individuals, families, and children in need." 

Being disciples of Christ involves, "faith, hope, and love but the greatest of these is love".  Through this powerful ministry, we are eager to further form our relationship with Mary Jo Copeland and all those that come to Sharing & Caring Hands by serving a monthly meal. We invite you to encounter Jesus in this very hands-on approach. Breakfast serving dates are Monday mornings.  This is approximately a 4-hour commitment.  

For specific dates and times or any questions please contact Theresa in the parish office theresa@sjtw.net or 763 400-7208.


About Sharing and Caring Hands 

Sharing and Caring Hands is a compassionate response to the needs of the poor.  Set up to be a safety-net organization to help with whatever needs are not being met while providing these needs with dignity and affirming God’s love for all people regardless of their circumstances. 

Just behind Target field in Minneapolis, it is a large drop-in facility providing meals, clothing, showers, shelter, transportation, furniture, household goods, dental and medical care, rent help, and many other miscellaneous needs. The goal is to assist each person in reaching his or her greatest potential.   

Sharing and Caring Hands was founded in 1985 by Mary Jo Copeland of Minneapolis. Her message was and is “unconditional love,” following the biblical injunction, “Love one another as I have loved you.” People were inspired to help, and the donations came in. Sharing and Caring Hands is run almost entirely by volunteers. They do not accept any government or United Way funding and rely entirely on donations of time, goods, services and money from the community.  

Mary's Place 

Mary’s Place, built across the street from Sharing & Caring Hands in 1995, is a transitional housing shelter. The building is named after and dedicated to our Blessed Mother Mary. Serving 100 families daily, these furnished apartments provide safety and hope.  Mary’s Place offers numerous programs and services for both parents and children while giving opportunity to rest and heal their spirits. The focus is to rebuild their lives by encouraging self-sufficiency and stability.  

SJTW Response 

Being disciples of Christ involves, “faith, hope, and love but the greatest of these is love”. Seeing the transformations already made paired with the urgent need of more help, SJTW would like to make a commitment to Mary Jo Copeland and all those who come to Sharing & Caring Hands. SJTW will be sending a team monthly to prepare and serve breakfast to our brothers and sisters in Christ. Just an 18-minute drive away, you are invited to encounter Jesus in this very hands-on approach. If you would like to be a part of this amazing ministry, please contact Barry Shay bshay@sjtw.net or Theresa Warden theresa@sjtw.net.