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.
March 3, 2024: Amigos for Christ (Fund: Water, healthcare)
March 10, 2024: Catholic Relief Services (Fund: Emergency)
March 17, 2024: PBJ Outreach Inc. (Fund: Food and Clothing)
March 24, 2024: Orphan Grain Train (Fund: Food)
March 31, 2024 Easter: St. Vincent De Paul Diocesan Council of Marquette (Fund: Food) &
Feed My Starving Children (Fund: Food)
April 7,2024: MOMS Giving Tree (Advent House, Hannah’s House, Loaves and Fishes, Love Clothing Center, SIREN/Eaton Shelter, and St. Vincent Catholic Charities)
April 14, 2024: Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries (Fund: Food, shelter)
April 21, 2024: Water Mission (Fund: Water)
April 28, 2024: Housing Resources, Inc. (Fund: Shelter)
May 5, 2024: GLEAP (Fund: Emergency financial relief)
May 12, 2024: Hope for Haiti - WASH (Fund: Water)
May 19, 2024: Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (Fund: Food, Water, Medical)
May 26, 2024: Gleaners Community Food Bank (Fund: Food)
June 2, 2024: North End Soup Kitchen (Fund: Food, shelter)
June 9, 2024: SIREN/Eaton Shelter (Fund: Shelter)
June 16, 2024: A Child’s Hope International (Fund: Food, Water)
June 23, 2024: Maryknoll Lay Missioners (Fund: Food, shelter; Mission Cooperative Appeal)
June 30, 2024: Manna’s Market (Fund: Food)
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.