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 and Winter 2022 (click here for the fall charities and here for the winter charities)

November 27, 2022: MOMS Advent Giving Tree organizations (Fund: Various)
December 4, 2022: Brother’s Brother Foundation (Fund: Water)
December 11, 2022: Feeding America West MI (Fund: Food)
December 18, 2022: Water Mission (Fund: Water)
December 25, 2022: Grand Ledge SDA Food Bank and Clothing (Fund: Food)
January 1, 2023: Helen Keller International (Fund: Food, healthcare)
January 8, 2023: Catholic Charities West Michigan (Fund: Food)
January 15, 2023: Healing Hands International (Fund: Healthcare, water) 
January 22, 2023: Jackson Interfaith Shelter (Fund: Shelter, food)
January 29, 2023: From Houses to Homes Guatemala, Inc. (Fund: Shelter, healthcare) 
February 5, 2023: Hope For Haiti (Fund: Water)
February 12, 2023: St. Vincent Catholic Charities (Fund: Shelter, food, healthcare, refugees) and Cristo Rey Community Center (Fund: Food, medical care)
February 19, 2023: St. Vincent de Paul (Fund: Food, clothing)
February 26, 2023: Trinity Hope (Fund: Food)
March 5, 2023: Gleaners Community Food Bank of SE Michigan (Fund: Food)
March 12, 2023: Matthew 25: Ministries (Fund: Emergency relief)
March 19, 2023: Catholic Relief Services (Fund: Emergency)
March 26, 2023: Persecution Project Foundation (Fund: Water)
                                    
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.