The Just MarketPlace Ministry will have a Fair Trade Pop-Up Sale in the Gathering Space after all Masses the weekend of February 3-4. Fairly traded chocolate and other small gift items will be available. Fair Trade ensures that farmers and artisans in developing countries and disadvantaged regions are paid a fair price for their products. The fair price enables families to address poverty and access educational opportunities for their children, clean water, job training, and medical care. Stop by the table to learn more!

The St. John Neumann Department of Charity & Justice invites you to join St. Patrick’s Church in Inver Grove Heights for an immersive experience event to learn about social issues that touch our lives the weekend of Feb. 3/4 after all their weekend Masses. Learn about hunger, homelessness, and health care in the community. Service agencies, such as Feed My Starving Children, Bridging, Catholic Charities, Guiding Star Wakota, MN Catholic Conference, Office of Mission – Archdiocese SPM, and more, are attending to share information. They also have an interactive scavenger hunt to learn about these issues for young families with children or teens. Hospitality is free. All are welcome! For more information on St. Patrick’s Mass times and the event, go to https://www.churchofstpatrick.com/

The Blankets 4 Babes Ministry will have a fabric and sewing materials drive on February 17 to 25. B4B needs new materials to continue making blanket bundles for mother-babies in need and Crisis pregnancy agencies. Items needed are flannel, kid-friendly cotton, batting, fleece, thread & yarn, or JOANN Fabric gift cards. Only new fabrics, please. Thank you! Please place donations in the box located in the Gathering Space. If you have any questions, contact Mirla.Conlon@sjn.org.