Service

Everyone is on a journey and can benefit from someone who will listen with compassion and nonjudgment.  BeFrienders provide care through a listening presence to anyone experiencing grief, loss, transition, joy, or other life situation. BeFrienders at Assumption Parish are available to offer support for anyone in the following circumstances:...

Making Meals with a Mission Caring Cooks provides short-term meal assistance to Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish families and individuals……after surgery or hospitalization…after birth of a new baby…during bereavement…during times of crisis How It Works: The need for help may come through a direct request or referral. Arrangements...

Make our world a better place, starting here and now. The Christian Service Commission assists the pastor and staff in organizing the efforts of the entire parish to serve those in need, to advocate for justice, and to work at changing societal structures that perpetuate injustice. The commission meets monthly...

Lend a hand to feed the hungry, right here in our neighborhood. Each year, Assumption partners with the Midland County Food Assistance Network to host a food truck distribution at the parish. It takes about 80 volunteers to unload pallets of food, load grocery carts at the various food stations,...

Help comfort those who have lost a loved one by assisting with funeral luncheons. Enjoy serving? Volunteers are needed to help set up, serve the meal, and clean up afterward. Love to cook? We also need donations of… The church provides ham, meatballs, cheesy potatoes, green bean casserole, baked beans,...

Help Midland’s Open Door serve the homeless, hungry, and hurting in our community. Assumption has two teams of volunteers who assist with meals at Midland’s Open Door, a community soup kitchen and homeless shelter. One team prepares meals in the kitchen at Assumption on the first Tuesday of each month.  The...

Help feed neighbors in need by working in St. Isidore Community Garden! Our parish garden is named after St. Isidore, a Spanish laborer of the 11th century. He is honored as the patron saint of farmers and rural communities. According to legend, Isidore would pray as he walked behind the...

Sharing God’s warmth and love through the fabric of faith. Do you enjoy sewing, knitting, crocheting, or quilting? Would you like to complete projects for people who can use a touch of warmth and care? Join this interdenominational group in making items for the sick, needy, and homebound! About Stitch...