Dear Friends in Christ:
Today’s world is beset by tragedy, from the difficult problems in Lebanon to chronic poverty in developing countries. Yet, one place that has been hit the hardest is the country of Ukraine, since the invasion by Russian troops on February 24th. Although most receiving this appeal (like me) do not have roots in Ukraine, they are our brothers and sisters in the Lord. Thus, I ask for your help today.
Here are two avenues to help:
Make a donation to a Catholic charity helping in Ukraine, such as
- Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia (www.ukrarcheparchy.us -- click on Save Ukraine) or
- Aid to the Church in Need (www.churchinneed.org -- click on Help Ukraine).
Join or create a fundraising team to help Aid to the Church in Need to raise funds for Ukraine. Below is a link which gives the basic instructions for creating a team or joining a team to help.
Alternatively, if one prefers, please send a donation payable to
Eparchy of Saint Maron
109 Remsen Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
with a note that it is designated for Ukraine. I will pass it along to the Ukrainian Catholic Church to help where it is most needed.
Please join with me in supporting the good people of Ukraine in their hour of greatest need.
Thank you for considering this request.
+ Gregory