Matthew 25 Initiative

Jesus said, Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.  Matthew 25:40

Caring for the poor is part of the St. Michael Parish mission.  As an expression of this, 5% of our Sunday and Holy Day offertory goes to charities who serve people in dire need, providing life-sustaining services such as food, water, shelter and medical care (10% in Lent).  We seek to help the least of our brothers and sisters, whether locally or around the world, through this weekly offering.  For more information, click on our brochure.

Summer 2022 (click here for more information about the charities being served)

June 5, 2022: Feed My Starving Children (Fund: Food, shelter) 
June 12, 2022: SIREN/Eaton Shelter (Fund: Shelter)                           
June 19, 2022: Community Action House (Fund: Food, shelter)
June 26, 2022: Friends of Kenyan Orphans (Fund: Food, shelter)
July 3, 2022: Lingap Children’s Foundation (Fund: Fund, shelter)
July 10, 2022: Meds & Food for Kids (Fund: Food, healthcare)
July 17, 2022: Hannah’s House Inc (Fund: Food, shelter)
July 24, 2022: Diocese of Trivandrum – India
July 31, 2022: charity: water (Fund: Water)
August 7, 2022: Orphan Grain Train (Fund: Food, healthcare)
August 14, 2022: City Rescue Mission of Lansing (Fund: Food, shelter)
August 21, 2022: International Children’s Fund (Fund: Food, water, healthcare)
August 28, 2022: Mustard Seed Communities (Fund: Shelter, food)
September 4, 2022: SIREN/Eaton Shelter (Fund: Shelter)                             
September 11, 2022: Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries (Fund: Shelter, basic needs)
September 18, 2022: Advent House (Fund: Food, shelter)
September 25, 2022: Cristo Rey Community Center (Fund: Food, healthcare)               

                         
Any parishioner aware of a charitable organization that serves those in dire need is welcome and encouraged to propose that charity as a Matthew 25 recipient.  Charities that serve people in dire need would be those serving Michigan or populations in other countries that provide life-sustaining services such as food, water, shelter, and medical care.  Click here for the Matthew 25 Proposal Form.