Outreach Ministry

attend & assist staff with New Member Orientation meetings
stay connected with new members (i.e. invite to a KC breakfast, say hi at Mass, etc.)

New Member

Support Team

prepare and deliver a meal to a family in need/crisis

Hotdish Helpline

If you are dealing with any sort of major family/life transition and would like to be added to the hotdish helpline so you don't have to worry about dinner, contact the parish office.

Sunshine Club

color cards for people in the Becker & Monticello nursing homes

Outreach Projects

take shoes that have been donated to the drop off center in Maple Grove

Soles for Souls

This ministry has been terminated as of June 2023.

Easter Egg Food Drive

stuff plastic Easter eggs with food/money suggestions
deliver items to food shelf in Big Lake & Becker

Back to School

Supply Drive

place collection box at each location
deliver school supplies to Becker & Big Lake schools

Thanksgiving Food Drive

hand out grocery bags after Masses
deliver items to food shelf in Becker & Big Lake

Giving Tree

help place ornaments on trees the week before Advent
separate donations and deliver in January

Fair Trade Sale

help sell chocolates, coffees, & teas after Masses (2 weekends in December)

Military Care Packages

collect items for currently deployed military men and women
collection is from Memorial Day weekend-July 4th
see details below for more

If you are interested in serving in an of these ministries or have additional questions, please contact Amber Wilfahrt:

763.447.3339 or awilfahrt@maryofthevisitation.org