On a chilly November afternoon, Michigan Area members went to the streets of Detroit to serve our Lords the poor with food, clothing, friendship, and prayer.

Organized by John Juriga, KM, and Sean Shriner, KM, the “Into the Fire” ministry serves those living on the streets. With food and clothing donated by Michigan Area members and others, “Into the Fire” volunteers drive the Malta Mobile Ministries Van into Detroit’s poorest and most devastated areas. The team seeks the homeless where they live, including alleys and abandoned buildings. In addition to performing these corporal works of mercy, the volunteers also pray with the people they meet, upon request.

Following the Michigan Area’s November 1 First Saturday (see “‘Not an honorific, a mandate’: Michigan Area reminded of charism at Nov. 1 First Saturday”), an “Into the Fire” team distributed bagged lunches, jackets, scarves, gloves, sleeping mats, and hygiene kits in multiple locations in Detroit. One Knight took off his belt and gave it to a homeless man who needed one.

John Juriga was accompanied by Michigan Area Hospitaller Kathleen Mastrangelo, DM; Member-in-Formation Mary Hoadley; Chris Rutkowski, KM, and June Rutkowski, DM.

Sandwiches and other lunch items were provided by John Juriga, Kathleen Mastrangelo, Member-in-Formation Dr. Dan Reddy, Diane D’Angelo, and members of St. Edith Parish in Livonia.

“Into the Fire” operates every first Saturday and on other days when volunteers and supplies are available.

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