Next Sunday our second collection will go towards Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM). With this reminder I would like to share with you some words from a letter written to all the Priests of the Archdiocese by Most Reverend Archbishop Vigneron.

 “Over the past year the growing presence of Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM) has played an important role in providing works of mercy in the Detroit Archdiocese, and in bringing hope and healing to God’s people. Since last October over 15,000 children, teens, adults and families have been helped to overcome some of life’s most difficult challenges through the care of CCSEM. Efforts continue to more deeply connect CCSEM, the Archdiocese of Detroit’s principal agency for works of mercy, with pastors, parishes, vicariates and other Catholic charitable organizations in the area to provide help and give hope when and where it is needed.

Through adoption and foster care, individual and family counseling, programs for seniors, refugee resettlement, Hispanic outreach, the new All Saints Soup Kitchen, and numerous other services, CCSEM is helping those in need move from dependence to healthy, self-sustained livelihoods. All CCSEM services center on the dignity of the person, a commitment to accompany God’s people through the trials of life, and an emphasis on strengthening families.

CCSEM’s works of mercy are funded in several ways. Grants and contracts provide services consistent with Catholic teachings and values. Clients serviced through sliding scale fees and insurance reimbursements contribute to CCSEM’s wherewithal. Fundraising events and individual financial gifts also fund CCSEM.

 Involvement by the faithful in CCSEM can increase exponentially the weekend of November 21-22 when the annual collection for CCSEM will occur in parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Detroit. This collection is of great importance to help CCSEM maintain, improve, and expand programs and services to God’s people in Southeast Michigan.”

Please be generous in your support of this new and increasingly effective Catholic enterprise service assisting the faithful and countless others in our Archdiocese.

 

Christian Service Opportunities November 2015

 · November 21—Entrée with Padre fundraiser to benefit parish families at Christmas

· November 23—Manna Soup Kitchen

· November 26—St. Vincent de Paul collection for the needy

· November 28—Giving Tree