LCCC E-Newsletter
Vol. 72, December 2023
Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth. 1 John 3:18
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Glory to God in the Highest and Peace and Goodwill to All Men!
Proclaiming Peace and Goodwill to all at the time of Jesus’ birth (Luke 2:14) was the message 2023 years ago and is the message for this year and this coming year at Livingston County Catholic Charities (LCCC). According to the Catholic Catechism of the Catholic Church “Respect for and development of human life requires peace, and this type of peace is not just the absence of war but requires respect for the dignity of persons” (2016, para. 2304). Livingston County Catholic Charities staff have advocated for the individuals living in this county to promote peace and respect for the dignity of all this past year and will continue in 2024.
In January of 2023, LCCC announced their next Executive Director, Adam Perry appointed by Bishop Boyea of the Diocese of Lansing. Mr. Perry has had experience promoting the dignity and respect for individuals when he worked for Catholic Charities for Southeast Michigan, and he brings to the agency energy and enthusiasm to continue the mission and vision of LCCC. One of the ways he exemplifies this is by joining the leadership team of Community Catalysts to address the concerns of the homeless individuals in the county. Read more...
The Board of Livingston County Catholic Charities
Mary Burns-Coral, Board President
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Christmas Blessing Project |
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The Christmas Blessing Project is a community supported project. It brings the Love of Christ, Help & Hope to community low income and home-bound seniors by supplying a Christmas food box, hygiene items, cleaning & paper products and more!
We sincerely thank all of the amazingly generous local businesses, individuals, clubs, schools, churches, organizations and groups for the incredible amount of items and funds donated to serve our county's most vulnerable seniors! This year we served almost 300 seniors with your support!
A big thank you to the LCCC Senior Program staff and our amazing volunteers for all the love, dedication and HOURS they have put into this project!! God Bless all of you! Since donations continue to roll in, we will include a full list of everyone who has supported the Project will be included in the January e-newsletter.
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Your Donations Can be Life-Saving! |
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Your Year-End donations are greatly needed and provide critical, life enhancing and life-saving services to support our community's most vulnerable. 100% of your donations stay in Livingston County!
Without you, we are not able to serve on the front line combating substance abuse; providing healing through mental health counseling; providing care at Be Our Guest Adult Day for individuals with dementia and other related diseases; assisting low income and home bound seniors with basic needs or rides to medical appointments; aiding children and families in the foster care system; serving adults with disabilities through Special Ministries and so much more!
"I thank God for introducing me to Catholic Charities, the staff here were more than willing to help with my unique situation. They went out of their way to assist me where I absolutely needed help inside and outside of their organization. This place has been a Godsend."
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We would like to thank Deacon Jim Kasprzak, who recently retired as Director of Catholic Charities for the Diocese of Lansing. Deacon Jim has played a pivotal role in the growth of our agency and has been a wonderful supporter of Livingston County Catholic Charities for the past 8 years. We are blessed to have worked alongside him and appreciate all of the work he has done on behalf of Catholic Charities across the diocese. Please check out the video above highlighting both Deacon Jim's career as well as many of the LCCC programs.
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Three Cheers for Operation Good Cheer! |
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On any given day in Michigan, approximately 13,000 children reside in foster care until they can be safely returned to their families or other permanent setting. Depending upon their family circumstances, it’s possible some of these children have never before received Christmas gifts. Operation Good Cheer strives to provide not just gifts, but a sense of love and caring, self-importance and belonging. Around 20,000 gifts were gathered for 6,000 children in foster care this holiday season.
On Saturday, December 2nd, the LCCC Foster staff picked up gifts for 20 children in foster care from the Howell Municipal Airport. They will deliver the gifts over the next two weeks to the homes of the children to open on Christmas with their families. Donors remain anonymous, program fees are paid for by the agency, and the only requirement from the children is a thank you note to be sent to the donors by Operation Good Cheer.
If you are interested in supporting this amazing program you can donate HERE or to LCCC Foster Care and Adoption HERE.
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A Great Year with Special Ministries! |
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It has been an amazing year of growth and fellowship for the Special Ministries program. Our friends enjoyed a special day out at Kensington hosted by the Voglrieder family. It was a beautiful day to visit the Farm Center and enjoy ice cream outside. Munsell Farms came through for us again by supplying pumpkins for our second annual pumpkin carving day. This event was held in the Mosaic Garden in Howell, where we have been cultivating flowers and vegetables all year. Forty-five friends joind us for the event!
St. Augustine Catholic Church has opened their doors many times for us this year! They are truly a blessing! They hosted our Thanksgiving Celebration, Gingerbread Decorating and they will also be hosting our much anticipated Christmas and New Year’s Eve parties!
We hope that 2024 brings more new friends to our ever growing program!
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Join Us and be a Sponsor! |
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Join us on May 30, 2024 to enjoy friendship, great music, delicious food, plus celebrate our Community Stars!
This is our only event fundraiser to support our professional, critical services and programs that serve the entire county with a focus on our county's most vulnerable men, women and children.
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Your Next Job is Waiting For You! |
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Are you compassionate, innovative, highly motivated and looking to make a difference in the life of someone who is hurting or in need of help? Interested in work that gives you a sense of purpose and fulfills your mission to serve the greater good?
Then we need YOU! Join our team of dedicated and compassionate individuals who work in Livingston County to provide professional services and programs to our county's most vulnerable.
Driven by Faith, HERE FOR ALL!
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How YOU can Provide Critical Services for Generations to Come!
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What do you wish your legacy to be? Do you wish to honor a loved one for generations to come? Without dipping into your current income, you can list Livingston County Catholic Charities as a beneficiary in addition to your family.
Discuss these options and others with your financial advisor or lawyer. Visit our website for more information or call Ryan Skomial, Director of Development/Marketing, at 517-545-5944.
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On-going Groups & Meetings at LCCC
1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month, 5:00-6:00 pm
Email Monica@LivingstonCC.org for Zoom info
3rd Tuesday of each month, 3:00-4:00 pm
Email Beth@LivingstonCC.org
3rd Monday of each month, 5:00-7:00 pm
Email Fostering@LivingstonCC.org
Mondays 5:00-6:30 pm & 6:30-8:00 pm (in-person)
Wednesdays 10:00 am–11:30 pm (in-person)
Fridays 10:00 am–11:30 pm (Zoom)
Email Jessica@LivingstonCC.org 517-375-1652 for Zoom info
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Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the Foster Care Parenting Tip of the Week or the Caregiver Tip of the Week along with other great information & activities.
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Livingston County Catholic Charities
2020 E. Grand River #104, Howell, MI 48843
Office Phone 517-545-5944 Be Our Guest Adult Day Phone 517-546-9910
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