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 (* 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:

• September 2021 Safe Place
• August 2021 Stuff-a-Bus
• May 2021 Battle Creek VA Medical Center
• April 2021 Youth Guidance Foster Care
• March 2021 Food Bank