HELP Wanted by Art & Environment 

Have you ever wondered how and why the church environment changes for the liturgical seasons? The Art and Environment team at ABVM would like your help.  Volunteers are needed for an hour or two as a helping hand, or even to put in a few more hours and be included in the planning stages. You can learn as you go, or bring experience you already have.  Instructions will be given. All are welcome.

If interested or for more information, please call Marilyn at 989-430-1748 or see Jim Renfer at church.

The Midland-based Guatemalan Stove Team, with the support of our parishes, has served over 1000 Mayan families and several schools since forming in 2012. The water filters and stoves that we provide are truly life changing. The vented stoves replace a smoky fire pit on the floor of the homes, and run with 70% less wood, saving the family two hours of work a day or, if the wood is purchased, about 40% of their income. The water filters eliminate the risk of waterborne illnesses such as dysentery, a leading cause of death, especially in young children. 

Our stove team is planning to travel in February 2024 to help at least 154 more families and a school. Please consider serving as a volunteer on a future team, praying for these efforts, or donating to maintain this work. Our goal is to raise $300 for each family that we serve. 

If you are interested in volunteering on a future team, send information requests to: Stephanie.Williams511@gmail.com or Kevin Shaughnessy at kmshaug6@gmail.com. 

Visit the Midland Area Community Foundation to contribute to this effort. Alternatively, you can send a check made out to Midland Area Community Foundation  with the memo Midland-Based HELPS Fund to: 

Stephanie Williams
2626 E Whippoorwill Hollow
Midland MI 48642 

Hidden Harvest is a non-profit organization that collects food from organizations, churches, and individuals and then distributes it to various food pantries, organizations, and soup kitchens that reach out to those in need.

You are invited to participate in this worthwhile project of providing food for people in need.  During the summer, bring in vegetables and/or fruit from your garden on Tuesday or Thursday morning before 9:30am. Please do not leave it outside the night before. 

Produce can be dropped off by the office door.  Thank you for your support. 

For more information visit Hidden Harvest.

Masses are livestreamed each week for those who are unable to join the Assumption faith community in person. This technology also provides us the ability to livestream other events that occur throughout the church year.

There is a need for Media Outreach Ministers.  This invitation is open to anyone from middle school to adult. No previous knowledge and skills are required; training will be provided.

If you are interested in this ministry or have any questions, please contact Max Schneider by stopping by the Media Outreach Ministry room (the former cry room) any Sunday before or after Mass, or by email at maxschneider@att.net. 

Have you found one of these bags lying in your home? If so, please return it to the church, preferably filled with the items specified on the attached tag.

If you have considered donating to the monthly Food Pantry, please pick up one (or more) of these bags in the Gathering Space, fill it and return it with your donated items—there’s even an attached card suggesting needed items. Using the teal bags helps reduce the accumulation of plastic bags.

Thank you!