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.

Summer and Fall 2022 (click here for more information about the summer charities being served and here for the fall charities)

September 4, 2022: SIREN/Eaton Shelter (Fund: Shelter)                             
September 11, 2022: Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries (Fund: Shelter, basic needs)
September 18, 2022: Advent House (Fund: Food, shelter)
September 25, 2022: Cristo Rey Community Center (Fund: Food, healthcare)  
October 2, 2022: Grace Centers of Hope (Fund: Food, shelter)
October 9, 2022: Helping Orphans Pursue Education (HOPE) (Fund: Food, shelter)
October 16, 2022: St. Vincent de Paul (Fund: Food, clothing)
October 23, 2022: World Food Program USA (Fund: Food)
October 30, 2022: Grand Ledge Emergency Assistance Program (GLEAP) (Fund: Food, shelter)
November 6, 2022: Healing Hands International (Fund: Healthcare, water)
November 13, 2022: Hope Clinic (Fund: Healthcare, food)
November 20, 2022: World Central Kitchen International (Fund: Food)
November 27, 2022: From Houses to Homes Guatemala, Inc. (Fund: Shelter, healthcare)
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)
                                    
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.