Matthew 25 Ministry

CURRENT AND UPCOMING MATTHEW25 MINISTRY PROJECTS

Christos Anesti from Matthew 25!

Easter has passed, but the spirit still resonates in our ministry. Thanks to our parish and generous donations, we fed hundreds of families this Easter, with supplies overflowing. For some, Easter is a day; for others, a mindset of living the resurrection spirit. We bought enough meat to feed over 215 families, representing a long line of cars over half a mile, with other supplies stretching over a mile. These donations, from our parish and beyond, allow us to serve many. We are truly blessed.

Just before Easter, we delivered the pasta and sauce collected by our GOYAns to Seeds of Hope. These simple yet essential non-perishable foods felt like treasures during a period of low supplies. We thank Sofia Bougoukias and her team for their efforts in collecting these items. Youth and their families now play a vital role in our ministry, and we appreciate your partnership.

We will proceed with our usual monthly donation for May, including extras. The summer months are approaching, and families will struggle to feed themselves adequately once school is out. Please continue to give, even during our quieter months.

We received an unexpected anonymous donation this spring, which we decided to use for our 125th Ministry Gala project. It won't fully fund the project, but will help us do more. We'll share plans as they develop. Instead of a big event, we'll reflect on giving back in 125 increments to benefit Seeds of Hope, Somerton Interfaith, Focus, and more. Though not 125 years old, our ministry impacts over 125 initiatives. We'll invite you to help complete our list. This milestone highlights our history, stewardship, and the importance of working together to support our neighbors.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: “Remember that nothing is small in the eyes of God. Do all that you do with love”~ Mother Therese, of Lisieux