Category: Culture
At Home in War: Stories from an Ukrainian-American
Ukrainian Independence Day observed in New Haven 2022
Mayor Justin Elicker will read the proclamation marking Ukrainian Independence Day on the New Haven Green at 12:30 PM on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Please assemble on the Green between noon and 12:15 so that we can all be in place to start when he arrives. The Ukrainian flag will also be raised at that time.
Bridgeport Festival 2022
Victor Mark concert today is postponed
Sorry to let you know that Victor Markiw is quite sick in bed. The Newington concert on 7/24 –TODAY– is postponed. As soon as I know, I will send you the new date and poster.
Cheshire for Ukraine
Our Freedom Has Not Yet Perished
Palm Sunday is “Help Ukraine” Sunday
The Divine Liturgy is at 9:00 a.m. (in English) and at 10:30 a.m. (in Ukrainian).
CHARITY EVENT “Help Ukraine” Sunday, April 10, from 12:00 to 5:00. The proceeds are supported to help the Ukrainian army and civilians affected by Russian aggression. You can buy jewelry, souvenirs, candles, handmade clothes as well as pastries and homemade food.
AND the annual Easter Egg Hunt following the second Divine Liturgy.
Stand with Ukraine-Calendar of Events this week
Friday, March 25, 7pm -Candlelight Vigil-Durham Town Green Rt 17 Durham CT
Saturday, March 26, 10am -St Patrick Day Parade-gather at Parker Avenue/East Main St through West Main St/Bradley Ave, Meriden CT
Saturday, March 26, 1pm-5pm -Eastern European Buffet Polish American Veterans Club 51 Central Ave, New London CT
Saturday, March 26, 4pm -Brookfield CT Town Hall
Sunday, April 3, 11am-1pm -Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church 53 Capitol Ave, Hartford CT (Lithuanian American Community)
Thursday, April 7, 7pm -Candlelight Vigil-Durham Town Green Rt 17, Durham CT
War on Ukraine: Why Catholic Media Must Cover Conflict
“God is working through all of this,” said Archbishop Gudziak. Images “are reinforcing for all the realization of the God-given dignity of all human beings, the need for peace and justice, and the rule of law. Be not afraid to protect the innocent.”
Michael J.L. La Civita of CNEWA writes an informative article.
Catholic Near East Welfare Association is a papal agency for humanitarian and pastoral support for the Middle East, Northeast Africa, India and Eastern Europe. It is a worthy and reliable organization that is a good steward of people’s generosity.