Matthew 25 Ministry
CURRENT AND UPCOMING MATTHEW25 MINISTRY PROJECTS
April 2025 Update
Welcome to the fifth week of Great Lent! How is your spiritual journey? For many, it involves prayer, humility, and growth. At Matthew 25, we focus on serving our needy friends.
We recently delivered groceries to Somerton Interfaith Pantry and Seeds of Hope, purchasing essential items like eggs, vegetables, and canned goods. Hearing Seeds of Hope had low donations, with some receiving only six eggs for two weeks, was disheartening. We often overlook what others face; God’s mercy humbles us. We are thankful to nourish our neighbors and hope they feel cared for. Living out scripture connects us to Christ, especially during Lent.
We have three deliveries scheduled in April: on the 7th and 14th, we'll bring meats to Seeds of Hope, and on the 9th, a whole chicken and pork roast to Somerton Interfaith. We'll be busy preparing for these deliveries.
What will your Easter table look like? Will it overflow with meats and various dishes? If your home is like ours, there will be food for a week. Please consider supporting Matthew 25 and our church fulfilling God’s call to charity. We depend on donations to continue providing joy through Easter meals. Joy comes not just in what we give but also in the joy of giving. Donations can be made through Vanco or with a submitted order sheet, check, or cash.
Thank you,
Sophia & Lisa
Food for thought: “ You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” John Bunyan
Matthew 25 - LENTEN MEAT ORDER FORM
YOUR NAME:_________________________________________________
Quantity: ____________ x $35 (or more) = _____________________
Please send the form (and check, if not donating through Vanco) to:
Lisa Trivelis, 31 Trailwood Drive, Holland, PA 18966
Food For Thought:
“The unselfish effort to bring cheer to others will be the beginning of a happier life for ourselves.”
-Helen Keller
January 2025 Update
How many times in January do you start thinking about resolutions and positive changes for the new year? These thoughts have often crossed our minds, but how often do we implement these changes? 2025 is a new year with a sense of renewal and hope. We catch ourselves saying, “This is going to be a great year!” Let’s not just say it but instead act on it. It’s not as difficult as it may seem. If our ministry could be one thing, we’d like to be known as difference makers. We do achieve this every year thanks to the support of our parish. Angel Tree, Turkey Drive, and our Lenten Meat Drive help us pull this off in a big way, but it's also remembering the small stuff like perpetual monthly deliveries and our February service project, which is in the works. We do make a difference and impact so many lives for the better. We just received a thank you card from an Angel Tree recipient. She waited until Christmas to open her gift…because it was her only gift. We received beautiful cards and photos of children opening their gifts as well. Most of them were necessities like coats and sweatshirts that you generously bought. In a busy world with so much sadness shrouding us, this is our reminder that Matthew 25 is a difference maker, shedding light and hope for those who aren’t as blessed as ourselves. If you would like to act on your New Year's resolutions from a charitable perspective, we welcome your help and donations.
Thank you for giving Matthew 25 the opportunity to continue serving our parish in 2025. We are revving up for deliveries and spring projects. It will be a great year, and we will continue to positively impact our communities. We hope to increase our giving this year as we continue to fight food insecurity. Together, we can positively impact our world and live with compassion for our less fortunate neighbors.
Happy New Year, and don’t forget to work on those New Year's resolutions!
Contact Sophia Penning at sophiagreekgirl@gmail.com or Lisa Trivelis at oceancitymom1@gmail.com with any questions.
Food for thought: “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, honorable, compassionate, and have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
MISSION
Our mission is to share our love of Christ with our needy and poor neighbors. Our message doesn’t change from year to year, and our purpose is to continue to serve our neighbors and live our faith by bringing awareness to our parish of the food insecurities plaguing our local suburbs.
PARTICIPATION
There are numerous ways to get involved! Whether you're interested in delivering to the pantry, preparing meals, or identifying community needs, we welcome your volunteer hands. Contact any of Mathew 25's ministry leaders to learn more about how you can contribute to this essential humanitarian effort. Check our Weekly Bulletin and Community Calendar for current and upcoming projects.
CONTACTS
Sophia Penning, sophiagreekgirl@gmail.com
Lisa Trivelis, oceancitymom1@gmail.com