Faith@Work – Catholic Books, Gifts, and Cafe
Our favorite Catholic bookstore is just around the corner at 1977 E. Wattles in the Infinity Square Plaza. They stock over 850 titles, as well as gift items including jewelry, rosaries, art, First Communion gifts, and crucifixes. They also sell Capuchin baked goods and Canticle Cafe coffee and candles. There are great T-shirts with faith-based messages and even Christian CDs and videos. Best of all, Faith@Work is non-profit; all realized profits support charitable causes in our neighborhood and worldwide. Hours are Monday, Friday, and Saturday 10-5, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10-7.
Canticle Cafe – St. Aloysius
The Canticle Cafe is always in need of people to serve, clean, sort clothing, pass out groceries, and more. They are located at 1209 Washington Boulevard in Detroit, and are open to the public on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Please email Mike Carstens or give him a call at 313-237-5810 to discover how you can help.
Mary’s Mantle
Mary’s Mantle will be a local Catholic residential home for expectant mothers that are in need of shelter and support. The home will serve women of all faiths that are at least 18 years old. Our hope is that by immersing them in an environment rich in love, compassion, faith and positive role models they will grow in self confidence and self knowledge, and will work towards a better way of life for themselves and their babies. Our desire is to open the doors in 2010. Please pray for the project. Donations can be made payable to Mary’s Mantle and sent to P.O. Box 115, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303-0115.
Matchan Soup Kitchen
For a number of years a group of people from our parish have assisted once a month at the Matchan Soup Kitchen in Pontiac. This center is operated by the St. Vincent de Paul society and a number of churches offer their services to help in the preparation and serving of the NOON meal. This particular Soup Kitchen operates two days a week. Our group is in need of some additional volunteers on the second Thursday of the month. The time commitment is from 8:30 am (when they leave from Troy) until about 2:00 pm (when they return). A few hours a month to serve the poor and hungry would be a wonderful gift of giving. If you would like more information or are willing to volunteer, please call Maggie Knepp at 248-524-9854.
The Troy Community Coalition
A local community-based nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization whose mission is to promote a lifestyle free from the abuse of alcohol and other drugs. The Coalition provides programs and activities for youth and adults throughout the year that support positive youth development and responsible adult role modeling for community members. Prevention and treatment materials such as brochures, bookmarks, flyers and videos are available at the Coalition office in addition to alcohol and drug test kits for home use. Annual events include the Faith Community Prayer Breakfast, Incredible Kid Recognition, Smoking Cessation Class, Responsible Alcohol Beverage Server (TIPS) training, and the annual Celebrity Night Dinner. For more information about the Coalition visit their website or call the office at 248 823-5088.
Meals on Wheels Drivers Needed
The local Meals on Wheels service is in need of volunteer drivers, Monday through Friday at lunchtime. As a driver you would do only one day a month. Substitutes are also needed. Call Sandy at 248-689-6663 to volunteer. If you would like more information, email Terry or give her a call at 248-879-7321.
Believe In Miracles
Believe in MIRACLES is a non-profit organization, started for the purpose of raising money to assist in the fight against Brain Cancer. The proceeds are used to purchase gifts/trophies for children suffering from life-threatening diseases, with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the American Brain Tumor Association. At this time our main fundraiser is the sale of the Believe in MIRACLES bracelets. Proceeds help children fighting life-threatening diseases and the American Brain Tumor Association.
All Saints Soup Kitchen & Food Pantry
At 7824 W. Fort Street in Detroit, this care center has an ongoing need for volunteers, and will be pleased to match your skills to their needs. Just call Denise Balogh at 313-841-1428, ext. 5, to join them in serving those in need.
Your Christian Service Project Goes Here!
If you know of a Christian Service activity in our neighborhood that deserves our recognition and could use our support, send it to Kim Houseman for consideration.