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.

Fall 2023 (click here for the fall charities)

September 3, 2023: SIREN/Eaton Shelter (Fund: Shelter)                             
September 10, 2023: International Catholic Migration Commission (Fund: Food, shelter)
September 17, 2023: Isabella Community Soup Kitchen (Fund: Food)
September 24, 2023: Old Newsboys of Greater Lansing (Fund: Basic needs)
October 1, 2023: Capuchin Soup Kitchen (Fund: Food)
October 8, 2023: Shelter Association of Washtenaw County (Fund: Food, shelter)
October 15, 2023: St. Vincent de Paul (Fund: Food, clothing)
October 22, 2023: Community Action House (Fund: Food, shelter)
October 29, 2023: WaterAid America (Fund: Water)
November 5, 2023: The Bethania Kids Foundation (Fund: Food, shelter, health care)
November 12, 2023: Hand 2 Hand Kids (Fund: Food)
November 19, 2023: Yad Ezra (Fund: Food)
November 26, 2023: World Vision (Fund: Food, health care)
December 3, 2023: Mom’s Giving Tree
December 10, 2023: Africa HEART (Health Education Africa Resource Team) (Fund: Food, health care)
December 17, 2023: Helping Hands Food Pantry of Eaton County (Fund: Food)
December 24 and 25 (two charities): Tarahumara Children’s Hospital Fund (Fund: Health care) and
St. Luke New Life Center (Fund: Food)
December 31, 2023: Kids’ Food Basket (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.