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.
July 2, 2023: Trinity Hope (Fund: Food)
July 9, 2023: Lingap Children’s Foundation (Fund: Food, shelter)
July 16, 2023: Mercy Chefs (Ukraine) (Fund: Food)
July 23, 2023: Carriage Town Ministries (Fund: Food, shelter, clothing)
July 30, 2023: All Hands and Hearts (Fund: International disaster relief)
August 6, 2023: charity: water (Fund: Water)
August 13, 2023: Blessings In A Backpack (Fund: Food)
August 20, 2023: City Rescue Mission of Lansing (Fund: Food, shelter)
August 27, 2023: Love Without Boundaries Foundation (Fund: Food, medicine)
September 3, 2023: SIREN/Eaton Shelter (Fund: Shelter)
September 10, 2023: International Catholic Migration Commission (Fund: Food, shelter)
September 17, 2023: Isabella Community Soup Kitchen (Fund: Food)
September 24, 2023: Old Newsboys of Greater Lansing (Fund: Basic needs)
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.