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LCCC E-Newsletter

Vol. 96, January 2026

Regular Mass Schedule at the St. Mother Teresa Chapel

Regular Mass times have been scheduled at the St. Mother Teresa Chapel at Livingston County Catholic Charities, 2895 W. Grand RIver Ave. in Howell.

2nd Wednesday of the month

at 1:30 PM (January 14)

4th Monday of the month

at 6:00 PM (January 26)

We encourage everyone to use the space as a place to pray during the day even if there is not Mass.

2025 Christmas Blessing Project

The Christmas Blessings Project is a community supported project. It brings the Love of Christ, Help & Hope to community low income and home-bound seniors by supplying a Christmas food box, hygiene items, cleaning & paper products and more!

We sincerely thank all of the amazingly generous local businesses, individuals, clubs, schools, churches, organizations and groups for the incredible amount of items and funds donated to serve our county's most vulnerable seniors! This year we served over 300 seniors with your support!

A big thank you to the LCCC Senior Program staff and our amazing volunteers for all the love, dedication and HOURS they have put into this project!! God Bless all of you!

THANK YOU to all the Donors and Sponsors of the

2025 Christmas Blessings Project!

Agape City Church Senior Ministry, Bank of Ann Arbor, Roben Barker, Beindit Family, Joanne Belloli, Evan Berger, Jackie Bonadio, Brighton District Library, Brighton Rotary Club, Bob & Mariann Brown, Rosemary Cahaney, Ellen Carley, Carlos & Donna Chacon, Chestnut Development, Coalition of Oral Heath for the Aging, Complete Battery Source, Co-Op Hallowtide, Kris & Warren Crawford, Dearborn Sausage, Martina Eagle, Extreme Machine, Margaret Faber, Jim & Jeanette Freeland, Mark & Barbara Gazda, Jeanne Goodrich, Kathy, Wally & Laura Hall, Hamburg Senior Center, Hartland Lions Club, Hartland Senior Center, Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Holy Spirit Catholic School, Irv & Julie Karwick, Kem Krest, Kensington Woods School, Betty Klann, Knights of Columbus #7304, Knights of Columbus #8169, Knights of Columbus #11761, Knights of Columbus #12295, Knights of Columbus #13450, Debbie Kotlarz, Tom & Jeanne Kotofiasc, Kay Kuch, Tony & Megan Kuch, Maureen Kunz, Chris Larson, Livingston County Sheriffs’ Department, Livingston County Women’s Chorus, Marion Township Hall, Jessie Palmer-Griffin, Pathfinder School, Prayer Shawl Ministry, Jim & Charlotte Ratke, Michael & Joleen Rebarchik, Chris & Richard Romanowski, Larry & Marie Sheridan, St. Agnes Catholic Parish, St. Agnes Christian Services, St. Augustine Catholic Church, St John the Baptist Catholic Parish, St John Advent Tea/St John's 59ers Club, St. Joseph Parish Quilters, St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Joseph Catholic School, St. Mary Catholic Church, St. Mary Catholic School, St. Patrick Church, St Patrick Catholic Church Giving Tree, St. Pats Homeschool Co-op, Shepherd of the Lakes School, Jackie Sulkowski, Julie Swidriski, The Diocese of Lansing, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Donna Toaso, Universal Container, Burt & Nancy Wakeman, Weingartz, Jerry & Vicki Weyland, Mary & Allan Wieszcyk, Claire Wingate, Woodland Village, Dane Woody, Rachel Wright, Amanda Wright

LCCC Swag Store Now open!

Livingston County Catholic Charities is excited to share that we now have our very own swag store! Show your support in style with a variety of comfortable, high-quality items featuring LCCC branding. Whether you’re looking for a cozy hoodie or a classic tee that highlight your commitment to our mission, there’s something for everyone. Every purchase helps spread awareness and supports the life-changing services we provide in our community. Check out the store and shop your favorites today!

All items can be picked up at Big Frog Custom T-shirts & More, 9690 Village Pl Blvd, Brighton, MI 48116.

Place Your Order

Special Ministries Holiday Fun!

Special Ministries participants had a fabulous holiday season! There was a Gingerbread House Making Night, which the Boy Scouts helped us with, a Christmas Dinner and a New Year's Eve Party! Big thanks for St. Augustine Catholic Church for hosting these events!

Registration forms and the current calendar are on our website at www.LivingstonCC.org.

LCCA Board Member Highlights

Meet our Treasurer!

We’re proud to introduce Teresa Panczyk, Treasurer of the Livingston County Community Alliance!

Teresa has been a dedicated part of the coalition for many years and brings her expertise as a Certified Public Accountant to help guide our financial efforts. You may also recognize her from the Marijuana Subcommittee, where she serves as co-chair and helps lead important prevention work in our community.

Thank you, Teresa, for your continued dedication, leadership, and passion for making Livingston County a healthier, safer place for all!

Meet Our Secretary!

We finally have a Secretary! This allows for our Coordinator, Holly, to engage more with the coalition during meetings and no longer having to talk and take meeting minutes.

Megan is a licensed social worker who serves students and families in our local schools. She previously worked with the LCCA, where she helped advance community prevention initiatives — and we’re thrilled to have her back serving in this leadership role.

Thank you, Megan, for your continued commitment to making Livingston County a healthier, safer place for all!

Save the Dates: Upcoming Events

Join us on May 21, 2026, Livingston County Catholic Charities (LCCC) whe we hold our annual Salute to the Stars event at the Reserve Event Center in Pinckney, bringing together community members for an evening of recognition and support.

Thanks to our donors generosity, the event raised over $100,000 last year, a record-breaking milestone in support of Livingston County Catholic Charities' (LCCC) mission. This remarkable achievement reflects the compassion and commitment of community members like you, and it ensures that our programs can continue to meet the growing needs of of over 5,000 individuals in our community each year.

Be a part of the fun! Become a Sponsor. Donate an auction item. Purchase tickets to attend. More information will be coming soon!

Contact April at 517-545-5944 or at april@livingstoncc.org with any questions.

Simple Ways for YOU to Provide Critical Services for Generations to Come!

Did you know that you can name Livingston County Catholic Charities (Tax ID: 38-2570420) as a Beneficiary of your:

Life insurance policy
IRA, 401(k), 403(b) or other retirement account
Wills and Trusts

What do you wish your legacy to be? Do you wish to honor a loved one for generations to come? Without dipping into your current income, you can list Livingston County Catholic Charities as a beneficiary in addition to your family.

Discuss these options and others with your financial advisor or lawyer. Visit our website for more information or call Adam Perry, Executive Director, at 517-545-5944 to share your wishes.

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