There are still several ways to help your neighbors in need this Advent:

Monetary Donations to Local Ministries:

During the month of December, donations to the parish Christian Service Fund will be distributed between these ministries:

Image of God Crisis Pregnancy Centers:  Women experiencing a crisis pregnancy find friendly and much needed assistance at Image of God’s three centers, one of which is in nearby Madison Heights. The centers help women set goals and provide for their own and their baby’s needs from pregnancy through the baby’s first 2 years. Our donation will help cover Image of God’s operational costs so they can continue their lifesaving and life affirming mission in 2025.

St. Christine’s Christian Services:  Located in the Brightmoor neighborhood of Detroit, the soup kitchen and food pantry at St. Christine’s currently feeds 500 people each week. Our donation to their general fund will go toward purchasing fresh foods, paying utility bills or wherever is most needed.

Donations to the Christian Service Fund can be made online via PushPay; or place cash or a check made out to Ss. Cyril & Methodius in a white Advent Giving envelope and put it in the Sunday collection basket by December 25.

International Monetary Donations

Slovak Seminary Donation:  Future priests from all five Slovak dioceses are currently studying at St. Gorazd Seminary in Nitra. This year 50 theology students are in formation at St. Gorazd. This annual donation from our parish is a small way for us to support the church in Slovakia. Rather than a direct sponsorship, our donation will be used at the rector’s discretion to provide financial assistance or to help fund retreats or other formation events.

Catholic Medical Clinic in Kahama, Tanzania:  The town of Kahama, home of our sister parish Holy Family, desperately needs a medical clinic that cares for each patient’s heart and soul, as well as their immediate medical concerns. It needs a Catholic medical clinic. Since his visit to our parish last spring, Bishop Christopher has started construction a building for this clinic. However, funds have run low and the project is at a stand-still. Our donation will allow construction to continue and move closer to providing this loving and essential resource to the people of Kahama.

To donate to either or both of these projects, place your donation in a blue Advent Giving envelope, indicate the amount of your donation for the program(s) you wish to donate to, and place it in the Sunday collection basket by December 25. Note: per the IRS, this international donation is not tax deductible.

Thank you for your consideration, generosity and prayers! If you have questions about any of the projects, contact: Erin Rybicki at ChristianService@saintcyrils.church or Sandi Brady in the Parish Office