A men’s Catholic fraternal organization, Knights of Columbus Council 4174 serves the St. Michael and St. Albert parishes through our principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. We provide volunteer and financial support for numerous family, pro-life, youth and community activities. Meetings are the first Thursday of the month at St. Albert Parish Hall. All practicing Catholic men are welcome and encouraged to join. Contract Grand Knight Erich Kunzman at e.kunzman@gmail.com.
Members inform the parishioners of pro-life issues, work with the Archdiocesan Respect Life Office. We work to promote respect for human life from conception to natural death, to bring about a conversion of heart and mind to be open to God's special gift of life. Our out reach opportunities include: Mother's and Father's Day Events, Pro-life newsletter, County Fair Booth Staffing, Parish Festival Booth, Respect Life Breakfast and Dinner, Life Chain, Day of the Unborn, 40 days for life, and working with Options for Women Cornerstone Center. Contact Jim Shovelain at 763-497-3909 or shovelain@juno.com.
Serra is an organization of Catholic men and women. For over 70 years, their mission has been to foster and affirm vocations to the ordained priesthood and vowed religious life in the United States. Contact Marian Meyer at 763-497-2371.
Parishioners are invited, on the second Thursday morning of the month, to help prepare a meal and take it to Sharing & Caring Hands in Minneapolis. Volunteers help prepare and distribute the food on site along with cakes, cookies and bars. Vans are needed to transport the food and volunteers to Minneapolis. Contact Jodi Gendron at 612-701-8504 or jodilgendron@gmail.com.
Inspired by Gospel values, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a Catholic lay organization, leads women and men to join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering. Organized locally, we witness God's love by embracing all works of charity and justice. We collaborate with other people of good will in relieving need and addressing its causes, making no distinction in those served because, in them, we see the face of Christ. If you are interested in the SSVdP or if you or someone you know would appreciate a home visit, please contact us at ssvdpstma@gmail.com or call 763-634-1167.