| Tithing Committee Report
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Tithing Committee The Tithing Committee
identifies and approves charitable organizations to receive parish funds as part
of the program to donate a percentage of the parish income. The committee meets
quarterly. Contact Mary Dumm at (586) 268-2244. |
The Tithing Committee met recently to disburse funds in the amount
of $6,145. This brings the total amount of funds to $27,229 this fiscal year.
The organizations that benefited from your generosity this quarter are:
Local Charities: Macomb County Warming Center Abigail
Ministries St. Ignatius Nonprofit Housing Corp. Guest House Macomb
Homeless Coalition Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Justice Promise
Village Penrickton Detroit Catholic Pastoral Alliance National
Charities: Delta Catholic Ministries Pax Christi International
Charities: Haiti Orphanage Catholic Relief Services In
addition, tithing funds also supported Catholic Schools, tuition assistance for
parishioners and Christian Service Programs here at St. Blase in the amount of
$45,381 this fiscal year ending June 30, 2007. Thank you to all who give unselfishly
to others less fortunate. If you would like to become part of the Tithing Committee,
you are welcome to join us next October for our quarterly meeting. Watch the bulletin
for details. Have a safe and enjoyable summer. Rose Beauduy |