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.
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.