As a parish, we want to be a merciful presence in our city and communities. Connecting with Mercy offers all of our parishioners opportunities to participate in the corporal works of mercy. By shining a spotlight on a local agency or charity which is serving those in need throughout the year, we can reach out with a gift of supplies which support their work. We also grow in awareness and understanding of the hardships facing so many around us. We gather items at weekend Masses monthly. A small "Mercy Team" of volunteers help plan and facilitate the collection for that month, and represent our parish in delivering the gifts.

Help is always welcome! Contact Mary Sue Avery 269-979-9105. Agencies served 2016-2019 (* connect annually)

• FEED THE HUNGRY, GIVE DRINK TO THE THIRSTY
  *Food Bank, *Lakeview Pantry, *St. Vincent DePaul

• SHELTER THE HOMELESS
  *Haven, *Inasmuch House, Habitat for Humanity

• CLOTHE THE NAKED
  *Charitable Union, Alternatives

• VISIT THE IMPRISONED
   *Lakeland Correctional Facility, *St. Joseph County Jail

• VISIT THE SICK
  *BC Veteran’s Medical Center, Women’s Life Recovery, Marian Burch Adult Day Care, Centra Care

• WELCOME THE STRANGER
  *Safe Place, Youth Guidance Foster Care, Community Integrated Recreation (CIR),Doris Klaussen Developmental Center (DKDC)

• GIVE ALMS TO THE POOR
   *CityLinC Stuff the Bus

Learn more by reading these Connecting with Mercy flyers:

• November 2023 Charitable Union
• Ocboter 2023 Jail Ministry
• September 2023 S.A.F.E. Place
• August 2023 Stuff-A-Bus
• July 2023 Pace Senior Care
• June 2023 Habitat for Humanity
• May 2023 Marian E. Burch Adult Day Care
• April 2023 Doris Klaussen Developmental Center