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MATTHEW 25 PILL BOTTLES Matthew 25: Ministries accepts donations of empty clear plastic pill bottles for inclusion in shipments of medical supplies. The pill bottle program fulfills the dual needs of improving medical care in developing countries and caring for our environment. You can donate your empty clear plastic pill bottles, that are clean of labels and adhesive residue, to any of our Parish Offices. ST. VINCENT DEPAUL St. John and St. Michael Parish regularly host financial collection weekends in support of the work done by each of our St. Vincent DePaul chapters. Learn more about the work of St. Vincent DePaul here. SHARE-A-LUNCH St. John Church offers the Share-a-Lunch collection weekend every 4th Sunday of the month in support of Reach Out Lakota and St. Francis Seraph. Donations are taken in the Pavilion between Sunday Masses. Reach Out Lakota provides food and clothing to families living in West Chester & Liberty Townships. St. Francis Seraph offers anyone in need dignity within a safe environment to have a meal served by compassionate volunteers. March needs: St. Francis Seraph is in need of small chip snacks, canned meat, granola bars, pop tarts, cracker packs, fruit cups, elbow macaroni, spaghetti, loaves of bread, and #10 cans of veggies, beans, pudding and applesauce. While, Reach Out Lakota requests spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, jelly, vegetable soup, and canned fruit, meat and chili. For questions about this collection, please contact Diane at (513) 374-3349. SHARED FOOD SUNDAY St. Michael Church offers the Shared Food Sunday collection weekend every 4th Sunday of the month in support of Mercy Neighborhood Ministries. Donations may be made on the wire shelves in the Gathering Space. Mercy Neighborhood Ministries promotes the empowerment of individuals with a special focus on disadvantaged women and seniors. St. Michael Church helps keep their food pantry stocked. SHARONVILLE FOOD PANTRY St. Michael Church collects non-perishable food items for the Sharonville Food Pantry four times a year. The Sharonville Food Pantry is available through the Sharonville Fire Department. Donations can be made on the wire shelves in the Gathering Space in February, May, September, and December. |
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES Your generous donations will fund CRS's programs such as the USCCB Office for International Justice & Peace, Migration and Refugee Services, relief work of the Holy Father, and the Catholic Legal Immigration Network. HOLY FATHER'S COLLECTION Also known as the Peter's Pence Collection, this collection provides Pope Francis with the funds he needs to carry out his charitable works around the world. The proceeds benefit our brothers and sisters on the margins of society, including victims of war, oppression, and natural disasters.
RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY This collection is held in October. All monies collected are forwarded to the Chancery Office and designated for the Respect-Life Collection. A small portion of these funds assist in sustaining the Respect Life programs of the Archdiocese, and the balance is designated for Respect-Life Grants. #MISSION SUNDAY Remembering that we are baptized and sent as a Universal Church of Christ on mission in the world, we can PRAY for the Church's worldwide missionary work, and offer financial help and charity through The Society for the Propagation of the Faith for vulnerable communities throughout Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Pacific Islands. HUMAN DEVELOPMENT More than 46 million people in the United States live in poverty today. This collection supports programs that empower people to identify and address obstacles as they work to make permanent and positive changes for their communities. RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS You can help. “Religious are blessed to serve,” says Dominican Father Bertrand Ebben, age 90. Please donate to the Retirement Fund for Religious next week. Your gift will provide essential care for nearly 25,000 senior sisters, brothers and religious order priests who have dedicated their lives to serving others. Let us show our gratitude to these selfless individuals by giving generously. MILITARY SERVICES This mission of AMS is to serve Catholics in the United States Armed Forces, enrolled in US Military Academies, undergoing treatment at any of the 153 Department of Veteran's Affairs' Medical Centers, working in civilian jobs for the federal government, and the families of these populations. The Military Archdiocese, its priests and its deacons are responsible for 1.8 million Catholics. BOTTLES FOR BABIES Bottles for Babies is a way for members to directly provide financial support to the ministry of Life Centers. Bottles are distributed and then returned to us with donations, in the forms of change, cash, or checks. Those funds are used to transform lives and save babies right here in greater Indianapolis. The bottles also raise awareness regarding the ministry of Life Centers. GIVING TUESDAY CHRISTMAS FLOWERS Parishioners can help beautify St. John or St. Michael church for the holiday season by contributing to altar flowers. Your donation can be given as a gift or in memory of a loved one. To make your gift online, please visit www.tricountycatholics.org/donate. For cash or check donations, return a collection envelope with payment to either St. John or St. Michael. Please clearly mark your envelopes “Christmas Flowers” and make checks out to the Parish you wish to direct your contribution. EASTER FLOWERS Parishioners can help beautify St. John or St. Michael church for the Holy season by contributing to altar flowers. Your donation can be given as a gift or in memory of a loved one. To make your gift online, please visit www.tricountycatholics.org/donate. For cash or check donations, return a collection envelope with payment to either St. John or St. Michael. Please clearly mark your envelopes “Easter Flowers” and make checks out to the Parish you wish to direct your contribution. |
Christmas Collections & Drives
ST. GABRIEL GIVING TREE
A Giving Tree will be on display in the St. Gabriel Church Gathering Space 2025 Dates Coming Soon. This tree will be decorated with ornaments that represent the needs of our community. We encourage you to select one, or several, of these ornaments with the intention of donating the gift displayed. Please return your unwrapped gift no later than 2025 Date Coming Soon. The St. Gabriel Giving Tree will support Elizabeth's New Life Center, Bethany House, and St. Gabriel families in need.
ST. JOHN CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKETS
Prayerfully consider building a Food Basket for a family in need this Christmas. Your thoughtful donations will help St. John Church reach its goal of providing food to over 400 families this holiday season. Families reached by your generosity come from areas supported through the mission of Reach Out Lakota, Avondale, and Lower Price Hill.
Family sign-ups will be available in the St. John Gathering Space the weekends of 2025 Dates Coming Soon. We look forward to seeing you and helping you sign-up! If you have questions or would like to help with the delivery of these gifts, please contact Charlie at (513) 779-1713.
Delivery Information: Family baskets will need to be delivered 2025 Date Coming Soon. Reach Out Lakota baskets will need to be delivered to Hopewell Elementary School (8300 Cox Road, West Chester Twp.) 2025 Date Coming Soon.
Family sign-ups will be available in the St. John Gathering Space the weekends of 2025 Dates Coming Soon. We look forward to seeing you and helping you sign-up! If you have questions or would like to help with the delivery of these gifts, please contact Charlie at (513) 779-1713.
Delivery Information: Family baskets will need to be delivered 2025 Date Coming Soon. Reach Out Lakota baskets will need to be delivered to Hopewell Elementary School (8300 Cox Road, West Chester Twp.) 2025 Date Coming Soon.
ST. MICHAEL GIVING TREE
A Giving Tree will be on display in the St. Michael Church Gathering Space 2025 Dates Coming Soon. This tree will be decorated with ornaments that represent the needs of our community. We encourage you to select one, or several, of these ornaments with the intention of donating the gift displayed. Please return your gift no later than 2025 Date Coming Soon.
Items most in need are $25 gift cards, unwrapped toys, socks, and underwear. Your gifts will support the will support Broken Bus Ministry, Princeton Closet, and Valley Interfaith. Your unwrapped toy gifts made to the St. Michael Giving Tree will support Operation Give Back. Learn more about how these organizations support those in need by visiting their websites or tricountycatholics.org/serve.
Gift Cards can be purchased from St Michael Raise Right/Script Program. Cards ordered through Raise Right will need to be purchased by December 1st. While you can select from 750+ popular brands, cards most in need are Walmart, Kroger, Amazon, Kohl's, Target and those for various gas stations. For every gift card purchased, St. Michael Church will also receive earnings up to 20%. Please use the St. Michael Enrollment Code: 9FLB59LA1198
Items most in need are $25 gift cards, unwrapped toys, socks, and underwear. Your gifts will support the will support Broken Bus Ministry, Princeton Closet, and Valley Interfaith. Your unwrapped toy gifts made to the St. Michael Giving Tree will support Operation Give Back. Learn more about how these organizations support those in need by visiting their websites or tricountycatholics.org/serve.
Gift Cards can be purchased from St Michael Raise Right/Script Program. Cards ordered through Raise Right will need to be purchased by December 1st. While you can select from 750+ popular brands, cards most in need are Walmart, Kroger, Amazon, Kohl's, Target and those for various gas stations. For every gift card purchased, St. Michael Church will also receive earnings up to 20%. Please use the St. Michael Enrollment Code: 9FLB59LA1198
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