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.
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.