Fellowship of St. Photini
Icon of Samaritan Woman at the Well
In April of 2018, members of the St. Mary Magdalene came together to create the Fellowship of St. Photini, in honor of the Samaritan Woman and her experience at the well with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The fellowship was established to better organize the outreach ministries here at St. Mary Magdalene.
The fellowship has identified several types of outreach ministries that are needed in our communities. The first, a ministry of presence, is inspired by our Lord's visit with St. Photini, the Samaritan Woman at the well. One of the most difficult, but most necessary tasks that we are called to do in this life, is to be the "gentle presence of Christ" in the midst of those whoa re suffering in this world. Outreach events of this type will be focusing on being a "compassionate presence" to those in need.
The second type of outreach ministry that was identified, is that of a "hands-on support" type. Partnering with organizations like FOCUS Detroit and Habitat for Humanity, the fellowship will be creating opportunities and events for the parish to participate in outreach programs which require a hands on presence.
Part of the Leadership Team of the Fellowship of St. Photini
The third type of outreach ministry that was identified was inspired by Matthew 25. It is in this Gospel Passage that we learn about how important it is to love our neighbor as we love Christ. The fellowship will be organizing drives and events which are focused on clothing the naked, feeding the hungry, and visiting the sick, shut-ins, and those who are in prisons.
If you are interested in taking part in the Fellowship of St. Photini, or would like more information, please do not hesitate to reach out to our leadership team at smmocafenton@gmail.com.
February
This project inspired by the parable of the Richman and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31) is to help those in the homeless population in our area.
From Sunday, February 4th though 18th we well collect items on the list to the right. Then on Saturday, February 24th following Vespers we will package these items into backpacks to be distributed the following day.
There is a sign-up sheet for the collection in the parish office.
2024 Community Outreach Projects
January 2024
Holy Dormition Monastery Charity Dinner -January 18th
February 2024
Lazarus Bags Collection and Packaging
March 2024
FARR Cereal Collection
Bethany School Project
April 2024
Bethany School Project
May 2024
Pascha
June 2024
Foster Parent Awareness Month
July 2024
OCPM Sunday
August 2024
School Supply Pack the Truck
Sock & Underwear Dive for Foster Closet
September 2024
Community Pet Blessing
October 2024
Blanket Making for Memory Care Facility
November 2024
Toy Collection
Angel Tree
Veteran’s Day Celebration
December 2024
Angel Tree
Christmas Caroling at the Memory Facility
Our Street Team ministering to people in Downtown Linden
Members of our Street Team working with Children on St. Nicholas Day
Packing, Blessing & Distribution of the Lazarus Bags February 2021
