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 Sine 269-986-6721.

Agencies served 2016-2019

• 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

         Youth Guidance Foster Care, Community Integrated Recreation (CIR), Safe Place,
         Doris Klaussen Developmental Center (DKDC)

• GIVE ALMS TO THE POOR

         CityLinC Stuff the Bus

Learn more by reading these Connecting with Mercy flyers:

• August 2020 Stuff-a-Bus Flyer
• January 2020 Safe Place Flyer
• November Charitable Union Flyer
• October Jail Ministry Flyer