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Statewide Housing Issues & Solutions Series

December 29, 2021 By Grace Koleczek

Are you concerned about persons impacted by homelessness, the high cost of rent, and the scarcity of affordable or supportive housing? Do you want to understand these issues from a variety of perspectives – and make a difference?

“Christ the Beggar” Sculpture by Timothy Schmalz

Then join us for one or more discussions on Statewide Housing Issues and Solutions! We will use 3 parts of the Joint Religious Legislative Coalition’s (JRLC) Housing Webinar Series. The series is designed for social concerns and justice volunteers, people of faith, and community partners to increase understanding and action to prevent and end homelessness. Learn more about JRLC here: https://jrlc.org/

Each session will meet from 6:30-8pm in the Bays at Risen Savior and will include viewing a recorded presentation from JRLC, followed by about 30 minutes of discussion in the group.

February 1st: The Big Picture of Minnesota Housing: Stability and Affordability

February 8th: Homelessness: Understanding Impact, Creating Opportunities

February 15th: Racial Equity and Housing

On February 22nd, staff from JRLC will give a talk “No More Poor Among You: Advocating for a More Just Minnesota” at neighboring parish, St. John Neumann from 7-8:30pm in their Social Hall. All are welcome.

Click Here to Download the Event Flyer!Download

Contact: Grace Koleczek, Adult Faith Formation & Social Justice Coordinator, grace.koleczek@risensavior.org, (952) 698-1724.

Discipleship in a Divided Church

December 29, 2021 By Grace Koleczek

Dialogue and Conversation with author Angela Senander, PhD, on her book Scandal: The Catholic Church and Public Life and Synodality

Two options to join the conversation:

  • Wednesday, February 23rd at 7pm on Zoom 
  • Thursday, February 24th at 10am in person at Risen Savior 

Save the date for what is sure to be a great discussion and opportunity to learn with one another. Angela will connect themes from her book with the call to become a more “synodal Church,” one which is participatory and relevant in our world today. We encourage you to sign up by January 23rd so that you have time to read the book!

Click to download the event flyer!Download

Winter Gear Drive 2021: Information for Further Engagement

November 4, 2021 By Grace Koleczek

Over the weekend of November 6-7, our parish Social Justice & Outreach Commission sponsored a Winter Gear Drive to benefit people experiencing homelessness or in situations where warm, quality winter gear is a financial barrier. Keep reading to learn more about the issue of homelessness and how you can take action on this issue!

Donations from the Winter Gear Drive Benefit:

· Clients of Dakota Woodlands, Eagan: which is a pathway to sustainable and independent housing for homeless women & families. They provide a continuum of supportive services like shelter, meals, education, and life skills. Learn more at dakotawoodlands.org. Did you know that this September, Risen Savior volunteers starting serving lunch once/month at their shelter?

· Community members involved in Navigation Feed, Minneapolis: which is a community-led outreach to unsheltered and impoverished people in the Phillips neighborhood. Many of the folks served by this group live in tent encampments or do not have stable housing. Several of our parishioners have passionately served meals in all weather conditions over the last few years with this group.

· Infants/children of clients at Pregnancy Choices, Apple Valley: which is a non-profit dedicated to empowering those experiencing unplanned pregnancy, sexual health concerns, and/or relational poverty. Learn more at mypregnancychoices.com.

Some points about homelessness in Minnesota:

· Homelessness increased by 10% between 2015 and 2018.

· 32% of survey respondents had been turned away from shelter in the previous 3 months due to lack of space.

· Lack of housing is the primary barrier for getting out of homelessness.

· Adults experiencing homelessness reported a median income of $550/month—less than fair-market rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the Twin Cities ($864) and greater MN ($576).

· African American and American Indian adults are overrepresented in MN’s homeless population.

· 81% of  adults experiencing homelessness have a chronic physical health condition (57%), serious mental illness (64%), or substance use disorder (24%).

*The information in this section is taken from the 2018 Minnesota Homeless Study conducted by Wilder Research every 3 years. Learn more at mnhomeless.org/Minnesota-homeless-study/homelessness-in-minnesota.php

What else can we do about this issue?

Educate Ourselves

We often unconsciously carry biases or preconceptions about homelessness. Look up one of these suggested resources to learn about the research & lived experiences of homelessness.

  • Minnesota Housing Partnership
  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
  • 2018 MN Homeless Study

Encounter those who are currently experiencing  homelessness/housing instability

Consider volunteering with an organization that serves people experiencing homelessness. Risen Savior volunteers monthly with:

· Loaves and Fishes: preparing and serving a meal the 3rd Thursday/monthly at Holy Rosary, Minneapolis

· Dakota Woodlands: preparing and serving lunch the 1st Saturday/monthly at the Eagan shelter

*Contact Grace Koleczek, Adult Faith Formation & Social Justice Coordinator, for more information on these opportunities. 952-698-1724 or grace.koleczek@risensavior.org.

Not able to volunteer? Consider looking up one of the videos below to hear firsthand accounts from people who’ve experienced homelessness.

· “Housing Instability: In our own words” from Twin Cities Catholic Charities

· Family Stories from Habitat for Humanity

Advocate on behalf of the needs of the homeless and unsheltered

Your voice matters! Contact your elected officials and show your support of efforts aimed at eliminating homelessness and funding resources for those experiencing homelessness. The following organizations list their policy priorities and even allow you to sign up for ‘action alerts’ when your voice is especially needed.

· Catholic Charities Twin Cities: cctwincities.org

· Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless: mnhomelesscoalition.org

· MICAH (Metropolitan Interfaith Council on Affordable Housing): micah.org

Pray

We know that none of us can solve complex social issues singlehandedly. But we can pray for wisdom, courage, and guidance to allow ourselves to be open to doing what we can AND to ask God to be present with those experiencing homelessness. May our eyes be opened to how Jesus is present to us in our neighbors–including those who are unsheltered.

St. Joseph Advent Series

November 3, 2021 By Grace Koleczek

The Archdiocesan Center for Mission invites you to join in reflecting on 3 different names for St. Joseph and what they mean for our lives this Advent Season. See the flyer below for more information. Click here to register.

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Statement on the Passing of Fr. Denny Dempsey

October 26, 2021 By Marianne Brass

With great sadness the Church of the Risen Savior announces the tragic loss of our pastor, Father Denny Dempsey. Father Denny was enjoying one of his favorite activities, riding his bicycle in Rosemount. He was struck by a motor vehicle and did not survive the impact. Circumstances of the accident are under investigation. Father Dempsey was 73 years old and a Roman Catholic priest for 41 years. In addition to his assignments as a parish priest in St. Paul, Northfield, and here at Risen Savior, he served as a missionary priest in Venezuela for 7 years. Father Denny lived his life as the hands and feet of Christ and shared his love with for every person he met, treating each as a child of God, especially the marginalized. He was a true unifier for our Anglo and Latino communities and will be greatly missed.

Funeral Arrangements for Fr. Denny Dempsey

Friday, October 29: Visitation 4:00-8:00 p.m., St. Dominic Church (104 Linden St. N., Northfield, MN 55057)

Friday, October 29: Vigil Service 7:00 p.m., St. Dominic Church (104 Linden St. N., Northfield, MN 55057)

Saturday, October 30: Visitation 9:00-10:30 a.m., Church of the Risen Savior

Saturday, October 30: Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m., Church of the Risen Savior, Archbishop Hebda presiding, homilist: Fr. Kevin Clinton; no funeral luncheon at church. The funeral will be live-streamed at https://youtu.be/BFnifg48LMQ.

Saturday, October 30: Interment at Resurrection Cemetery, 2101 Lexington Ave. S., Mendota Heights, MN 55120

DECLARACIÓN SOBRE EL FALLECIMIENTO DEL PADRE DENNY DEMPSEY

Con gran tristeza, la Iglesia de Risen Savior anuncia la trágica pérdida de nuestro Pastor, el Padre Denny Dempsey. El padre Denny disfrutaba de una de sus actividades favoritas, montar en bicicleta en Rosemount. Fue golpeado por un automovil y no sobrevivió al impacto. Se están investigando las circunstancias del accidente. El padre Dempsey tenía 73 años y fue sacerdote católico durante 41 años. Además de sus asignaciones como párroco en St. Paul, Northfield y aquí en Risen Savior, sirvió como sacerdote misionero en Venezuela durante 7 años. El Padre Denny vivió su vida como las manos y los pies de Cristo y compartió su amor con cada persona que conoció, tratándolos a todos como hijos de Dios, especialmente a los marginados. Fue un verdadero unificador para nuestras comunidades anglo y latina y lo extrañaremos mucho. Los arreglos funerarios están pendientes.

ARREGLOS FUNERALES PARA FR. DENNY DEMPSEY

Viernes 29 de octubre: visitación 4:00-8:00 p.m., St. Dominic Church (104 Linden St. N., Northfield, MN 55057)

Viernes 29 de octubre: servicio de vigilia 7:00 p.m., St. Dominic Church (104 Linden St. N., Northfield, MN 55057)

Sábado 30 de octubre: visitación 9:00-10:30 a.m., Church of the Risen Savior

Sábado 30 de octubre: Misa fúnebre 10:30 a.m., Church of the Risen Savior, Archbispo Hebda presidiendo, homilista: Fr. Kevin Clinton; no hay almuerzo fúnebre en la iglesia. El funeral se transmitira en vivo en el https://youtu.be/BFnifg48LMQ.

Sábado 30 de octubre: entierro en el Resurrection Cemetery, 2101 Lexington Ave. S., Mendota Heights, MN 55120

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