Advent House Ministries

Advent House Ministries, Inc (AHM) provides food, shelter, housing, education, and employment assistance to those struggling with poverty and homelessness in our community. Our parish serves lunch on the third Saturday of each month. Volunteers are needed to both cook and serve meals. Use the above link to learn more about our volunteer schedules or visit Advent House Ministries to learn about all of their services and volunteer opportunities.

Catholic Charities

St. Vincent Catholic Charities (StVCC) serves our community through programs such as: adoption, foster care, a 40-bed children's home, counseling services, refugee resettlement, and immigration law services. Use the above link to learn more about their volunteer services or visit StVCC to learn more about their mission. All of our parish deacons have experience with StVCC, contact them for further suggestions on getting involved.

Cristo Rey Community Center

Cristo Rey Community Center provides a host of services including food assistance, senior programs, counseling, medical services, prescription assistance, and community learning. Use the above link to learn more about their volunteer services or visit CRCC to learn more about their mission. Our parish supports their November Kitchen Collection to restock their food pantry.

Have Hope.  Get Help.

Click the above link to find help for individuals, couples, families and children that are struggling.  Catholic Charities agencies in the Diocese of Lansing are encouraging those in need of counseling to “Have Hope. Get Help,” at a Catholic Charities agency near them.

Holy Cross Services

Holy Cross Services (HCS) was founded in 1948 as Boysville of Michigan and has grown from one site to 20 and continues to provide hope and healing to children, adults and their families. HCS is one of the largest private, not-for-profit providers of children and family welfare services as well as behavioral healthcare services in Michigan.  Use the above link to learn more about their volunteer services, visit New Hope Community Center of Lansing to see their local programs, support our December Coat collection program, or contact Deacon Dave Drayton by e-mail at [email protected].

Homeless Angels

Homeless Angels is a Christian street-based ministry in Lansing, Michigan, founded in 2013 with a mission to find, befriend and build up those that are less fortunate.  Our parish high school youth group serves a monthly meal there throughout the year. Use the above link to learn more about volunteer opportunities or visit Homeless Angels to learn more about their mission.

Prison Ministry

Our diocese seeks to minister to those in prison as a corporal work of mercy.  To learn more about our diocesan outreach, use this link for information on our Pen Pal Program.  To take part in religious services or praying with and accompanying inmates at the Ingham County Jail in Mason, please contact Paul Brandenburg at [email protected].

Knights of Columbus

The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal men’s organization dedicated to promoting and conducting educational, charitable, religious and social-welfare works, rendering mutual aid and assistance to sick or needy members and their families and more.  All men of the parish are encouraged to join and participate in their many volunteer activities. Use the above link to learn about the Msgr. Jerome MacEachin East Lansing Council No. 7816, or, for college students in the Lansing / East Lansing area, visit the College Knights page to learn about our college council of Knights! 

Matthew 25

Through our Matthew 25 Program, we give 5 percent of our offertory collections to organizations that work to alleviate the dire needs of others. If you wish to make an additional contribution, suggest places / groups to be recipients, or contact the committee, please use the above link.