| Donations & Almsgiving & Special Collections: When we share gifts or charity with those in need, we’re acknowledging the fact that we’re not in this alone, that the things that we own are meant for others. |
| Almsgiving is valuable because we’re members of a Mystical Body. I can never say that your suffering is not mine or that your neediness is not mine. We’re responsible for each other, and giving alms is a very concrete way to acknowledge that. In the Gospel of Luke (Luke 11:37-41) Jesus declares the value of almsgiving: “As to what is within, give alms, and behold, everything will be clean for you.” Give alms! As you love through tangible acts, you will come to believe more deeply and to enter more fully into friendship with God. Belief in God is strengthened not so much from intellectual effort as from moral action. Almsgiving is also tied to the corporal and spiritual works of mercy, which every Catholic is obligated to practice every day. |
Donations & Almsgiving & Special Collections: (articles)
- Lenten Almsgiving Drive for the Diocese of Kottapuram, India; -and donate here at: https://stfrancisa2.wufoo.com/forms/india-mission-fund-at-st-francis/
- URGENT NEED IN UKRAINE: Your help is needed for your Ukrainian sisters and brothers affected by this (2022-02) crisis in Ukraine where there is great risk of additional suffering. Catholic Relief Services CRS and Caritas partners on the ground are preparing across Ukraine and in bordering / neighboring countries where people may flee for safety, to be ready to provide safe shelter, hot meals, hygiene supplies, fuel to keep warm, transport to safe areas, counseling support and more. Your prayers and support will make so much difference. Please give a vital gift today! https://support.crs.org/donate/donate-ukraine
- The Philippines on December 16, 2021, got slammed into by Super Typhoon Rai, with wind speeds of 120 mph. Families need your help now. Catholic Relief Services along with local Caritas partner is providing urgent relief. Your gift donation today will help provide critical emergency supplies. https://support.crs.org/donate/typhoon-rai
- Kenyan Orphanage: WATER & Dormitory in Kakamega, Kenya (Sr. Agnes’ project) ; –
- St. Vincent Service Ministry at St. Francis Parish – https://www.stfrancisa2.com/st-vincent-fund;
- Support for our Latino Outreach Efforts at St. Francis Parish;
- Immigrant Assistance Fund of St. Francis Parish;
- Catholic Habitat for Humanity House;
- Religious Action for Affordable Housing (RAAH);
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- Hope Clinic, Ypsilanti;
- Faith in Flint;
- Friends In Deed;
- Friends of the Master, Ypsilanti;
- Food Gatherers;
- Children Waiting Everywhere – Arua Diocese-Uganda;
- Help Spread the FAITH & FAITHmag.com to proclaim the Gospel– Give Today at: HelpSpreadTheFaith.com;
- Catholic Charities of Michigan / Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County
St. Francis Annual Advent Giving Tree Gift Donation… Please see our Giving Tree Gift-Tags & Volunteer Sign-Up.