Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Our One Parish One Prisoner Teams are overwhelmed with gratitude for the generosity of our parishioners in their support of this new ministry.
The partial collections from Ash Wednesday, Holy Thursday, and the entire second collection on Divine Mercy Sunday were dedicated for our One Parish One Prisoner ministry.
The total amount collected allows for $8,300 to be used for Christopher and Michael who have now been released from the Illinois Department of Corrections.
These donations will be split between the two parish teams.
Additional funding for both has been set aside for use by our parish St. Vincent de Paul Conference.
We can support our new friends not only spiritually and emotionally, but with much needed material support.
Update from Team Michael
- Michael was released from Robinson Correctional on June 3, and members of Team Michael greeted him at Union Station.
- The first day was spent in getting some “real food”, visiting the cemetery to pay respects to loved ones, getting a cellphone, and settling into
some temporary shelter. - Mike has been busy in attending to appointments that include reinstating prior benefits, signing up for housing programs, shopping for some basic clothing items, and getting reacquainted with family.
- Team Michael gathered for a Welcome Home celebration at a local restaurant. It was a wonderful gathering with all sharing stories on how the team got acquainted over the last year.
- Michael also attended Mass here at St. Elizabeth of the Trinity on his first Sunday back home.
- Michael and his parish OPOP team met in an organized peace circle to deepen our relationship and commitment to walk with him as he reintegrates to our community.
Michael is overwhelmed by the generosity and support of our parish and is grateful for all the prayers.
Michael faces many challenges and obstacles moving forward, please continue to pray for Michael and his OPOP Team.
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