St. Matthew Habitat for Humanity Ministry

Prologue:

This is the sixth in a series of articles that will appear in the Sunday bulletin over the next several weeks. These articles are designed to help our parishioners understand what Habitat for Humanity is all about, provide up to date facts, and guide our parishioners in supporting the project.

Chapter Six: Put Your Faith into Action

As Catholic Christians, we are called everyday to be Christ’s disciples, to live out the gospel message, to love our neighbor as our self. The bible verse that continues to guide our St. Matthew Habitat Ministry is from James 2:18 ‘I will show you my faith by what I do.’ You will have the opportunity to PUT YOUR FAITH INTO ACTION and help shelter a family in need of a simple, decent, affordable Habitat home during our BLITZ FUNDRAISER NEXT WEEKEND, OCTOBER 3 - 4.

Square feet of the house will be “sold” for the low, low price of just $20. That is less than most families spend on a meal out or going to the movies. If you wish, your name, your family member or friend’s name, or the name of your organization or company can be included on the house floor plan which will be on display in the main foyer of the church.

For those who would like to donate more than $20, you might consider buying one of the items off the Habitat shopping list: sidewalk = $75, exterior paint = $200, studs = $600, room sheetrock = $1000, electrical = $3500, or foundation = $5000, (All prices are representative of, but not limited to, the types of items your contributions would purchase). All donations are tax deductible and 100% of each donation will be applied directly to the cost of the St. Matthew Habitat house. We need $51,000 to sponsor our 8th Habitat house. By the power of the Holy Spirit and the generosity of our parishioners, WE CAN DO IT. We sincerely hope that your donation to this ministry is over and above your regular church donation, but understand that the decision is between you and God.

Put your faith into action and make a donation to our Habitat Ministry next weekend, October 3 - 4! For more information, please contact Susan McClure at 341-9623. God bless you for your prayers and support. (To be continued next week…)