LCCC E-Newsletter

Vol. 87, April 2025

Salute to the Stars is Less Than Two Months Away!

COME AND CELEBRATE 40 YEARS OF SERVICE TO LIVINGSTON COUNTY!

This year's event will celebrate LCCC's 40th Anniversary at The Reserve, a beautiful new venue in Pinckney, nestled on 15 private wooded acres with a beautiful new ballroom, outdoor space and exquisite views! The evening will include a delicious meal, cash bar, music, silent auction, honoree presentations, and a live ask. The special guest speaker will be Pete Burak, a professional speaker, podcast host and Vice President of Renewal Ministries. It will be an evening to remember!

Are You Feeling Lucky?

Win a Trip to Florida!

LCCC is thrilled to offer an incredible opportunity thanks to a generous donor who has donated a one-week stay at their stunning Airbnb in Naples, Florida! This exclusive getaway will be raffled off as part of our 40th Anniversary Salute to the Stars event. The lucky winner will be drawn on May 28th at our Annual Salute to the Stars celebration. Raffle tickets are just $20; you do not need to be present to win.

To purchase a ticket, contact Ryan Skomial at ryan@livingstoncc.org or reach out to your local parish representative.

Airbnb details and photos can be found below!

Basketball Fundraiser was a SLAM DUNK!

What an exciting game! The Special Ministries team took on the Livingston County Sheriff's Office in their annual basketball showdown, and it was a great one! Special Ministries came out on top with a solid victory, finishing 53-30.

Huge thanks to everyone who came out to support, and to both teams for showing great sportsmanship and spirit! Nearly $8,000 was raised to support the programming of Special Ministries! We can't wait for next year's game!

Keep checking our Facebook page and the Special Ministries page of the LCCC website for the other great events!

Project Rachel Provides Healing

Project Rachel is open to people of all faiths who have been involved in abortion. It is a diocesan-based network of specially trained priests, religious, counselors, and laypersons who provide a team response of care for those suffering in the aftermath of abortion. In addition to referring for Sacramental Reconciliation, the ministry provides an integrated network of services, including pastoral counseling, support groups, retreats and referrals to licensed mental health professionals.

For more information on abortion healing and find help for you or someone you know, visit:

https://ccwcwashtenaw.org/pastoral-care/project-rachel/

Helping Seniors Live Safely and Indepentently

Nearly 1/3 of all seniors live by themselves, that is nearly 14 million seniors aging alone.

"Paul was very courteous and extremely helpful. He fixed a few things that had been problems for a long time. I am on a very tight fixed income and the help was very much appreciated. Thank you for all that you do to help us seniors."



LCCC is here to help them with our Home Injury Control and Chore program! This program will fill a vital need in the community providing seniors with home adaptations to reduce the risk of injury as well as various household maintenance tasks! If you know a senior that is in need of some support please contact LCCC at (517) 545-5944. Learn More.

Upcoming Events

Livingston County Community Alliances Annual Golf Outing is Friday, August 1, 2025 at Chemung Hills Golf Club. Love golf and want to support youth in Livingston County? Be on the lookout for our flyer to register to golf and consider sponsoring the outing!

Do you want to help the cause, but do not like to golf? Consider helping plan, set up, or volunteer on the day of the outing. If you would like to volunteer, please email Sarah McGeorge at sarahm@livingstoncc.org

Keep in Touch with Special Ministries

Special Ministries Facebook and Instagram pages will be accessible through the main Livingston County Catholic Charities pages. The Special Ministries Facebook page is no longer active and any communication that is done through that page is not on behalf of the Special Ministries program.

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 Ryan Skomial, Director of Development/Marketing, at 517-545-5944 to share your wishes.

On-going Groups & Meetings at LCCC

Dementia-Specific Caregiver Support Group

1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month, 5:00-6:00 pm

Email Monica@LivingstonCC.org for Zoom info

Psychoeducational and Group Therapy (NEW)

1st & 3rd Thursday of each month, 10:00-11:30 am

Email Sara@LivingstonCC.org for info

Special Ministries Parent/Caregiver Support Group 

Email Hailey@LivingstonCC.org for info

Substance Abuse Engagement Groups

Mondays 5:00-6:30 pm & 6:30-8:00 pm

Wednesdays 10:00 am–11:30 pm

Contact Jessica@LivingstonCC.org or 517-375-1652