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.

October 3 - December 26, 2021 (click here for more information about the charities being served)

October 3, 2021: Hurricane Ida Relief (Fund: Emergency)
October 10, 2021: St. Vincent Catholic Charities Refugee Services (Fund: Food, shelter)
October 17, 2021: Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly, U.P. Michigan Chapter (Fund: Food, medical)
October 24, 2021: St. Vincent De Paul (Fund: Food, clothing)
October 31, 2021: Food Gatherers (Fund: Food)
November 7, 2021: Healing Waters International (Fund: Water)
November 14, 2021: Jackson Inter-faith Shelter (Fund: Food, shelter)
November 21, 2021: Mary's Meals USA (Fund: Food)
November 28, 2021: Blessings in a Backpack (Fund: Food)
December 5, 2021: Children’s Hunger Fund (Fund: Food)
December 12, 2021: The Heat and Warmth Fund (Fund: Shelter)
December 19, 2021: Covenant House of Michigan (Fund: Food, shelter)
December 25, 2021: Pope Francis Center (Fund: Food, shelter, medical care)
                                     South Michigan Food Bank (Fund: Food)
December 26, 2021: Kids Alive International (Fund: Food, shelter)
                         
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.