Community Service

St. John the Evangelist & Blessed Sacrament
Community Service Ministries

Sharing Christ’s love through compassionate service, practical support, and care for our neighbors.

Our parish community serves others in many ways. Explore the ministries below to learn about their work, schedules, and the people to contact for assistance or involvement.

Annulment Ministry

Provides assistance to divorced persons seeking a judgment on the validity/invalidity of their former marriage (Annulment). Meetings are scheduled with Petitioner as needed.

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Contacts: Deacon Dan Fairweather (810) 653-0070
deacondan@stjohndavison.org

Christian Service

Serve physical, social, emotional, and financial needs of the Catholic Community of St. John and Blessed Sacrament parishioners and people residing in the 48423, 48519, and 48509 zip codes. Serve the needy 24 hours, 7 days a week as needed. Christian Service is open on Tuesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Business meeting every other month or as need arises.

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Contact: Mary Ellen Carritti (810) 241-9795 or Bettijean Dortman (810) 653-6944

Ministry to the Home Bound/Sick

Takes the Eucharist weekly to persons who are unable to come to church for a period of time, usually on Fridays, between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., and after Sunday Masses, if necessary.

Contact: Lisa Patykowski (810) 653-2377 ext 223
lpatykowski@stjohndavison.org
or Bob Briscoe (810) 350-4443

North End Soup Kitchen (N.E.S.K.)

Assist in preparing and serving meals to needy persons on the third Thursday of the month between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Contact: Yvonne Masson (810) 653-8894 or Rick VanHaaften (810) 348-0733

Outreach East

Assists needy persons in the Greater Davison area and M-15 corridor by supplying food, shelter, utility payments, etc., thus fulfilling Christ’s mandate to feed the hungry and shelter the homeless. Office is located in the Community Services (425) Building.

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Questions about serving or receiving assistance?
Contact the parish office at (810) 653-2377.