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, 4% 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 (8% 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.

October to December 2019 Charities (click here for more information about the charities being served this quarter)

• October 6^th, 2019: Haitian Health Foundation (Fund: Health Care)
  October 13^th, 2019: Safe Haven Ministries  (Fund: Shelter)
  October 20^th, 2019: Amigos For Christ (Fund: Health and Food)
  October 27^th, 2019: St. Vincent De Paul (Fund: St. Vincent DePaul Society- St. Michael Parish)
  November 3rd, 2019: Rescue Ministries of Mid-Michigan (Fund: Basic Needs)
  November 10^th, 2019: Aid to the Church in Need (Fund: Basic Needs)
  November 17^th, 2019: Greater Lansing Food Bank (Fund: Food)
  November 24^th, 2019: Matthew 25: Ministries (Fund: Basic Needs/Medical)
  December 1^st, 2019: Mom’s Giving Tree – Christmas (Fund: Various)
  December 8^th, 2019: Catholic Charities Diocese of Kalamazoo (Fund: Health Care)
  December 15^th, 2019: Refugee Development Center (Fund: Basic Needs (Food/Clothing/Shelter)
  December 22^nd, 2019: International Relief Teams (Fund: Medical)
  December 25^th, 2019: (1) Carriage Town Ministries (Fund: Shelter) - (2)Child Legacy International (Fund: Medical)
  December 29^th, 2019: The LINGAP Children’s Foundation (Fund: Children’s Social Services)
   
  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.