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Ukrainian Special Second CollectionDuring one of Pope Francis’ recent general audiences, he interrupted his scripted remarks with these comments: “Brothers and sisters, I tell you, there is so much suffering in Ukraine, so much, so much… It is beautiful to celebrate Christmas, but let us lower the level of Christmas spending. Let’s have a more humble Christmas, with more humble gifts, and send what we save to the Ukrainian people, who need it. They are suffering so much, they are going hungry, they feel the cold and many are dying because there are not enough doctors and nurses available. Let’s not forget. Christmas, yes. In peace with the Lord, yes. But with Ukrainians in our hearts. Let’s make this concrete gesture for them.”
Christ the Good Shepherd will take up a special second collection at all our Christmas Masses to benefit the people of the Ukraine. If you would like to write a check, please make it payable to Christ the Good Shepherd. You may also give electronically. Simply follow the link that is provided.
On behalf of the people of Ukraine, thank you. And Merry Christmas.
Very Rev. James Burkart, Pastor
