Justice & Charity
Charitable Giving
Cans for the Poor
We collect aluminum cans for missions; please drop off your rinsed aluminum cans in the recycling area located between the Parish Office and Church. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Poor, a Vietnamese Catholic charity.
A few reminders:
• We can ONLY accept cans. No aluminum pans or trays, plastic bottles, or steel cans.
• Empty small bags into the big tubs, and throw plastic bags in the trash container nearby.
• If you have big bags of cans, you can just put them into the tubs.
When: Anytime
Where: Recycling area located between the Parish Office and Church
Giving Tree
Christmas Giving Tree gives those in our community the opportunity to purchase gifts for those in need along with donations to local charitable organizations.
When: November-December
Shoe Box Mission Project
Our students and families share the love of Christ Jesus through the Appalachia Kentucky Papal Footprints Mission Project. Our community gives items such as toys, books and games which are packed into shoe boxes and given as Christmas gifts for families living in poverty in Appalachia Kentucky.
When: September - October
Cans for the Poor
We collect aluminum cans for missions; please drop off your rinsed aluminum cans in the recycling area located between the Parish Office and Church. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Poor, a Vietnamese Catholic charity.
A few reminders:
• We can ONLY accept cans. No aluminum pans or trays, plastic bottles, or steel cans.
• Empty small bags into the big tubs, and throw plastic bags in the trash container nearby.
• If you have big bags of cans, you can just put them into the tubs.
When: Anytime
Where: Recycling area located between the Parish Office and Church
Giving Tree
Christmas Giving Tree gives those in our community the opportunity to purchase gifts for those in need along with donations to local charitable organizations.
When: November-December
Shoe Box Mission Project
Our students and families share the love of Christ Jesus through the Appalachia Kentucky Papal Footprints Mission Project. Our community gives items such as toys, books and games which are packed into shoe boxes and given as Christmas gifts for families living in poverty in Appalachia Kentucky.
When: September - October
Loaves and Fishes
Six times a year, a team from Saint Bonaventure provides, cooks and serves a free, nutritious meal to anyone in need at Creekside Community Center. About 20 volunteers are needed each time we serve. Loaves and Fishes is guided by the vision that all people, regardless of socioeconomic, cultural or ethnic background, deserve to meet their basic needs for food, dignity and respect.
When: 1st Friday of January, March, May, July, September, and November
Cooking - 2:30 p.m. and Serving - 5:30 p.m.
Where: Creekside Community Center, Bloomington, MN 55431
Six times a year, a team from Saint Bonaventure provides, cooks and serves a free, nutritious meal to anyone in need at Creekside Community Center. About 20 volunteers are needed each time we serve. Loaves and Fishes is guided by the vision that all people, regardless of socioeconomic, cultural or ethnic background, deserve to meet their basic needs for food, dignity and respect.
When: 1st Friday of January, March, May, July, September, and November
Cooking - 2:30 p.m. and Serving - 5:30 p.m.
Where: Creekside Community Center, Bloomington, MN 55431
Respect Life
Members promote the Catholic Church’s teaching on the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death. Our Respect Life Ministry at Saint Bonaventure is very active with many projects, drives and gatherings in prayer.
When: 1st Sunday of the month, after 10 a.m. Mass
Members promote the Catholic Church’s teaching on the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death. Our Respect Life Ministry at Saint Bonaventure is very active with many projects, drives and gatherings in prayer.
When: 1st Sunday of the month, after 10 a.m. Mass
Cherub Memorial Garden
The Cherub Memorial Garden, located adjacent to the north parking lot of the church, is a welcoming place for ALL to come to pray, rest and enjoy the beauty of the flowering plants and shrubs throughout the changing seasons!
In support of Saint Bonaventure families who have lost a child in early pregnancy, stillbirth, SIDS, or infancy, we invite members of our community who have lost a baby in early pregnancy, stillbirth, newborn death or SIDS to put a solar light and to plant a surrounding 12”-15” ring of annual flowers in honor of their loved one. Volunteers maintain the garden throughout the growing season (May-October).
When: Register for a spot in May and the Garden is Blessed Memorial Day Weekend
Where: Center section of church garden (adjacent to north parking lot)
The Cherub Memorial Garden, located adjacent to the north parking lot of the church, is a welcoming place for ALL to come to pray, rest and enjoy the beauty of the flowering plants and shrubs throughout the changing seasons!
In support of Saint Bonaventure families who have lost a child in early pregnancy, stillbirth, SIDS, or infancy, we invite members of our community who have lost a baby in early pregnancy, stillbirth, newborn death or SIDS to put a solar light and to plant a surrounding 12”-15” ring of annual flowers in honor of their loved one. Volunteers maintain the garden throughout the growing season (May-October).
When: Register for a spot in May and the Garden is Blessed Memorial Day Weekend
Where: Center section of church garden (adjacent to north parking lot)
Saint Thomas More Guild
This ministry provides a safe and confidential area for individuals to deal with their employment struggles; and share ideas, plans, and job-lead information for navigating toward improved employment. All are welcome as support and advice from individuals that have previously overcome these difficulties is valuable.
Where: Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.
This ministry provides a safe and confidential area for individuals to deal with their employment struggles; and share ideas, plans, and job-lead information for navigating toward improved employment. All are welcome as support and advice from individuals that have previously overcome these difficulties is valuable.
Where: Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.
Social Justice Committee
Our community outreach ministry addresses the unique needs of Bloomington. Resources for this ministry are provided, in part, by the annual garage sale.
Our community outreach ministry addresses the unique needs of Bloomington. Resources for this ministry are provided, in part, by the annual garage sale.
VEAP
Donate and Do
A team of up to 12 volunteers from Saint Bonaventure meet and assist in the VEAP Warehouse. VEAP is a local non-profit agency serving low-income families, individuals, elderly and disabled persons with food, transportation, social services and children’s programs. Learn more here.
When: 3rd Wednesday of every month, 2:15-5 p.m.
Where: VEAP Warehouse, Bloomington
School Supply Drive and Distribution
VEAP is collecting school supplies to distribute to our local school districts with the support of local faith communities, businesses, and partners. Join us in supporting Bloomington children's academic success by ensuring they have all the supplies they need for the year. This year Jumpstart2School will be August 11, from 4-7 p.m. at Kennedy High School. We have greatly enjoyed hosting this event at Saint Bonaventure the last three years and hope you will support this beautiful program this year.
You can help!
Donate: Please bring new backpacks and other traditional school supplies to the designated collection area in the Gathering Space July 16-31. Your donations and help are greatly appreciated - this program distributed over 700 backpacks last year!
Volunteer: These supplies will be distributed to Bloomington families at Kennedy High School on Thursday, August 11 from 4-7 p.m. If you would like to help please use the Volunteer button to register.
When: August 11, 4-7 p.m.
Where: Kennedy High School
Donate and Do
A team of up to 12 volunteers from Saint Bonaventure meet and assist in the VEAP Warehouse. VEAP is a local non-profit agency serving low-income families, individuals, elderly and disabled persons with food, transportation, social services and children’s programs. Learn more here.
When: 3rd Wednesday of every month, 2:15-5 p.m.
Where: VEAP Warehouse, Bloomington
School Supply Drive and Distribution
VEAP is collecting school supplies to distribute to our local school districts with the support of local faith communities, businesses, and partners. Join us in supporting Bloomington children's academic success by ensuring they have all the supplies they need for the year. This year Jumpstart2School will be August 11, from 4-7 p.m. at Kennedy High School. We have greatly enjoyed hosting this event at Saint Bonaventure the last three years and hope you will support this beautiful program this year.
You can help!
Donate: Please bring new backpacks and other traditional school supplies to the designated collection area in the Gathering Space July 16-31. Your donations and help are greatly appreciated - this program distributed over 700 backpacks last year!
Volunteer: These supplies will be distributed to Bloomington families at Kennedy High School on Thursday, August 11 from 4-7 p.m. If you would like to help please use the Volunteer button to register.
When: August 11, 4-7 p.m.
Where: Kennedy High School