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December 02, 2018 St. Josaphat, Warren, Michigan Page 1
26401 ST. JOSAPHAT DRIVE • WARREN, MI 48091 Rectory & Office: 586-755-1740 • Fax: 586-755-1399
www.stjoschurch.com • Email: [email protected] Parish Centre: 586-758-7711 • www.stjosaphatbanquets.com
Email: [email protected]
Pastor: Fr. Mario Dacechen, OSBM
Cell: 917-842-2819 • Email: [email protected]
Assistant: Fr. Walter Rybicky, OSBM
Cell: 586-457-3314 • Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays - closed
(Office is closed for lunch 12:00 –1:00 p.m.)
IC Schools: 586-574-2480 • www.icschools.org / www.icschools.net
SUMMER SCHEDULE OF DIVINE LITURGIES Sunday: 9:00 a.m. (Ukrainian); 11:00 noon (English)
Weekdays: 8:30 a.m. (Ukrainian) Saturday: 8:30 a.m. (Ukrainian); 4:00 p.m. (English)
Holy Days & Obligatory Feasts: 9:00 a.m. (Ukr.) and 7:00 p.m. (Eng.)
Confessions - During Liturgies and only 1/2 hour before Liturgies during Summer Saturday 4:00pm, Sunday 9:00a.m. & 11:00a.m. and all Holy Days
To arrange for Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Communion & Funerals - call the Office first.
For Weddings make an appointment with the Pastor, at least 6 months ahead.
VOL. 55 / NO. 33 • THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST • AUGUST 19, 2018
26401 ST. JOSAPHAT DRIVE • WARREN, MI 48091 Rectory & Office: 586-755-1740 • Fax: 586-755-1399
www.stjoschurch.com • Email: [email protected] Parish Centre: 586-758-7711 • www.stjosaphatbanquets.com
Email: [email protected]
Pastor: Fr. Mario Dacechen, OSBM
Cell: 917-842-2819 • Email: [email protected]
Assistant: Fr. Walter Rybicky, OSBM
Cell: 586-457-3314 • Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays - closed
(Office is closed for lunch 12:00 –1:00 p.m.)
IC Schools: 586-574-2480 • www.icschools.org / www.icschools.net
Regular Schedule of Divine Liturgies Sunday: 8:30, 10:00 a.m. (Ukrainian); 12:00 noon (English)
Weekdays: 8:30 a.m. (Ukrainian) Saturday: 8:30 a.m. (Ukrainian); 4:00 p.m. (English)
Holy Days & Obligatory Feasts: 9:00 a.m. (Ukr.) and 7:00 p.m. (Eng.)
Confessions - During Liturgies Saturday 4:00pm, Sunday 8:30, 10:00 & 12:00 and all Holy Days
To arrange for Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Communion & Funerals - call the Office first.
For Weddings make an appointment with the Pastor, at least 6 months ahead.
VOL. 55 / NO. 48 • TWENTY EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST • TONE 3 • DECEMBER 02, 2018
Tropar:
Pravylom viry, vzircem
lahidnosty j u;ytelem
strymanosty ]vyla Tebe
Tvo=mu stadovi najvyqa
Istyna. Tomu prydbav Ty
sobi smyrenn]m vely;nist/, a
vboztvom bahatstvo, ot;e
sv]tytel[ Mykola[! Moly
Xrysta Boha, qob spaslys]
dy'i na'i.
Kondak:
U Myrax, Sv]tyj, pokazavs]
Ty sv]qennosluwytelem : Xrystove bo +vanheli=,
prepodobnyj, spovnyv'y,
poklav Ty du'u Svo[ za
narid Tvij i snas nepovynnyx
vid smerty, tomu j osv]tyv
Ty sebe, ]k velykyj sluwytel/
Bowo\ blahodati!
Troparion:
The sincerity of your deeds has revealed you to your people as a teacher of moderation, a model of faith, and an example of virtue. Therefore, you attained greatness through humility and wealth through poverty. O father and archbishop Nicholas, ask Christ our God to save our souls.
Kontakion:
You were truly a priestly worker in Myra, O holy Nicholas; for zealously living the gospel of Christ, you dedicated your life to your people; you saved the innocent from death. Therefore, you have been sanctified as one who has entered the mystery of God's grace.
Sv. Mykola] :udotvorc]
Prokimen:
Radi= pravednyk u Hospodi, i na N/oho upova=.
St. Nicholas Wonderworker
Prokimen:
The just man will rejoice in the Lord and will
put his trust in Him.
December 02, 2018 St. Josaphat, Warren, Michigan Page 2
LITURGIES FOR THE WEEK Twenty Eighth Sunday After Pentecost
Sunday, December 02, 2018 Col. 1: 12-18; Lk. 14: 16-24 (Pr. Bk. pg. 222, 421)(Mol. st. 216, 408) 8:30 #2407 Health & God's Blessings for Myrosia, John,
Angela, Andrey & Maksym — Family
10:00 — For The Parish 12:00 #2212 ++ Petro & Maria Derkacz — Family
Monday, December 03, 2018 (Proph. Zephaniah) Heb. 3: 5-11, 17-19; Lk. 20: 27-44
8:30 #565 + Patricia Soroka — E. & P. Hawrylko
#377 + Leo Cionka — I. & A. Lawrin Prayer Families: M. Chupa / J. Turak
Tuesday, December 04, 2018 (GMrt Barbara & Ven. John Damascene)
Heb. 4: 1-13; Lk. 21: 19-19
8:30 #079 + Leonard Kraska — R. & O. Karanec
#140 + Maria Baziuk — V. & M. Jovanovic Prayer Families: L. Cieplak / I. Tsisyk
Wednesday, December 05, 2018 (Ven. Sabbas)
Gal. 5: 22-6:2; Mt. 11: 27-30
8:30 #581 + Maria Menko — Friend
Ukrainian Village 11:00 #529 + Theresa Husak — R. Dyell Prayer Families: J. Cionka / T. Tryshnivskyy
Thursday, December 06, 2018 Feast of St. Nicholas (Pr. Bk. pg. 452)(Mol. st. 441)
Heb. 13: 17-21; Lk. 6: 17-23
9:00 #241 Health & God's Blessings for Michael's Family
— Sr. RoseAnn
#615 Health & God's Blessings for Olha Zanke — O. Papiz
7:00pm # 2180 + Rick Krasicky — D. & K. Holowchak Prayer Families: C. Comiskey / O. Trush
First Friday, December 07, 2018 Confessions
(Bish. Ambrose)
Heb. 7: 18-25; Lk. 21: 37-22:8
8:30 #2622 + Walter Dobush — J. Butry *5:00-7:00pm Silent Adoration of the Holy Eucharist
*7:00pm Liturgy / Mother’s Prayers / Healing Service Prayer Families: C. Copen / A. Tomkiw
Saturday, December 08, 2018 (Ven. Patapius)
Eph. 2: 11-13; Lk. 13: 18-29
8:30 #312 + Jaroslawa Kossak — T. Palamarchuk
4:00pm #552 + Nick Walach — Jaroslawa Prayer Families: S. Cusick / R. Tokarchuk
Altar Cleaning
Carol Comiskey and Mary Olesnavich
Sunday, December 09, 2018 Feast of Immaculate Conception Gal. 4: 22-31; Lk. 8: 16-21 (Pr. Bk. pg. 222, 455)(Mol. st. 216, 444) 8:30 #2366 + All Dec'd Family Members — I. Lisikewycz
10:00 — For The Parish 12:00 #2476 Health & God's Blessings for Children
& Grandchildren — L. Szajenko
Thank you for your recent donations for the less fortunate
for Thanksgiving dinners.
D]ku=mo za va'i qedri powertvy
na obidy dl] bidnyx na Den/ Pod]ky.
$20.00 Mychaylo & Lilia Boyko $20.00 Carol Comiskey
$20.00 William & Joanna Husak $20.00 Bohdan Melnyk
$25.00 John & Lorraine Short $40.00 Irene Woryk
$25.00 Zarvanycia Sodality $47.00 No Names
$50.00 Ihor & Linda Zajac $50.00 Anonymous
$50.00 Jurij & Maria Futiak $50.00 Lidia Nestorowich
$50.00 Adrian & Joan Baranyk $100.00 Jonathan Hanson
$50.00 Orest & Sandra Sowirka $10.00 Gloria Duzey
$75.00 Willy & Oxanna Denysenko
$100.00 George & Zenia Jurkiw
$25.00 Roman & Myroslawa Baranyk
$30.00 Alexander & Irene Maritczak
Sincere thank you for the generous donation!
Dear Parishioners and Friends, As we approach the most beautiful and holy time of the
year, Christmas, we thank all of you for your support of our
Church and Schools. Please continue to support
our Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Schools. Our IC Schools are vital for our Community. It is home
for our Preschool, Grade school, Saturday School
“Ridna Shkola” and “Ukrainian Sports Club Chernyk”
amongst other organizations. Your Tax Deductible donation
will help us continue our mission of educating the future
leaders of our Ukrainian Community.
Дорогі парафіяни і друзі, Nаближається найгарніше свято в році Різдво
Христове. Щиро дякуємо вам за підтримку нашої церкви і
школи. Надіємося, що і в наступному році, розуміючи
важливість і необхідність вашої допомоги, ви своєю
працею і щедрими пожертвами будетепідтримувати їх
існування.
Адже наша школа це майбутнє наших дітей і нашої
громади, наша школа це дім для Предшкіля, Початкової
школи, Школи Українознавства , українського
спортивного клубу “Черник” і інших організацій.
Ваші пожертви, які ви можете відрахувати від податків,
дозволять нам продовжувати нашу місію виховання
майбутніх лідерів не тільки нашої громади, але і країни
в якій ми живемо.
December 02, 2018 St. Josaphat, Warren, Michigan Page 3
7 Фактів Про Святого Миколая, Які Вас Здивують Пропонуємо дізнатися 7 фактів про цього святого, які вас
переконають: від нього можна очікувати не лише чергову
порцію мандаринок та солодощів. 1. Святий Миколай народився в Туреччині - близько 270 р. у Патарі у заможній родині. Його батьки були ревними християнами й у вірі виховали свого сина. Після смерті вони залишили великий маєток, який Миколай не вагався роздати убогим. Святого виховував дядько, абат місцевого монастиря. Він також висвятив його на священика. 2. Був монахом у Святій Землі - У 305 р. кілька монахів з Анатолії прибули до Святої Землі і у містечку Бейт–Джала заснували невеликий монастир. Кілька монахів жили у печерах з видом на Вифлеєм. Святий Миколай прибув до Святої Землі як паломник 312 року. Він відвідав місця, пов’язані з життям Спасителя, та протягом трьох років мешкав у монастирі Бейт–Джали. 317 року Миколай повернувся до батьківщини. 3. Святий Миколай випадково став єпископом - Життя святого зповите легендами. За однією з них, єписком він став випадково. Річ у тім, що місцевий єпископ помер, а священики не могли визначитися з його наступником. Дискусії і перемовини нічого не давали, отож вони вирішили, що єпископом стане той священик, хто першим увійде до храму. Ним і був святий Миколай. 4. Він справді таємно робив подарунки - Інша легенда розповідає: якось молодий Миколай дізнався, що його сусід втратив усі свої статки та не мав змоги забезпечити посагом своїх доньок. Аби допомогти дівчатам уникнути зневаги, уночі він підкинув їхньому батькові до черевиків золото. Інша легенда розповідає, що Миколай підкидав гроші через димар, а монети чудесним чином потрапляли до шкарпеток, що сушилися біля вогню. 5. Покровитель моряків - Знову прекрасна легенда: у місті, де Миколай був єпископом, панував голод. Однак неподалік, біля його берегів, стояв корабель із зерном. Моряки не хотіли ділитися ним із мешканцями міста, але святий Миколай переконав їх і пообіцяв, що зерна у трюмах менше не стане. Все сталося так, як обіцяв Миколай; моряки вшановують його як свого покровителя. 6. Святий Миколай з Мір Лікійських чи з Барі - Йдеться про того ж святого. На сході його вшановують як св. Миколая Мірлікійського, на заході — як св. Миколая з Барі. Адже коли Анатолія була завойована, група католиків таємно перенесла реліквії святого Миколая до Барі на італійському узбережжі. Звідти його культ поширився. Святий Миколай вважається особливим покровителем Росії, Греції і Туреччини. 7. Ляпас Арію - Це ще одна дуже відома легенда про святого, яка показує Миколая як ревного захисника істинної віри. Традиція розповідає, що святий відвідав Нікейський Собор, скликаний 325 року імператором Костянтином. Миколай слухав там Арія, який зневажливо висловився щодо божественної природи Ісуса. Усі єпископи тримали себе у руках, а Миколай… дав йому ляпаса. Святий постав перед судом імператора, який підтримував Арія. Костянтин наказав єпископам визначити покарання для Миколая. Вони позбавили святого єпископського одягу і ув’язнили. Тієї самої ночі Миколай побачив Ісуса і Пресвяту Діву Марію. Спаситель вручив йому книгу Євангелія, а Його Мати знову зодягнула святого у єпископські шати. Імператор звільнив святого, а Собор визнав вчення Арія єрессю. Дослідники говорять про те, що Миколая імовірно все ж не було на тому Соборі.
St. Nicholas — The man behind Santa Claus
St. Nicholas was a 4th century bishop who lived in Myra, Asia
Minor-modern day Turkey. He came from a wealthy family and
used his wealth to help the needy, usually in secret. There was
a poor man who had 3 daughters, and lacked money for a dowry;
his daughters could not get married. On 3 separate nights,
Nicholas secretly dropped a bag of gold down the chimney into
the house. The bag fell into a stocking that had been hung by the
fire to dry. Finally determined to see who gave them the money,
the father hid by the fire and caught Nicholas dropping the bag of
gold. Nicholas begged the man not to tell anyone what he had
done, because he did not want to bring attention to himself.
Nonetheless, news spread, and when anyone received a secret
gift, it was attributed to St. Nicholas.
Because of his kindness, Nicholas was made a saint. Many
countries celebrate St. Nicholas Day-Dec 6. In Ukraine, gifts are
given on St. Nicholas Day. He is not only the patron saint
of children, but also of sailors. Through his intercession, St.
Nicholas saved some sailors that were caught in a storm. The
sailors prayed, St. Nicholas appeared, and calmed the seas. There
is even a legend that in ancient Kyiv, a boy was drowning in the
Dnipro River and was presumed dead. His parents prayed to St.
Nicholas and later found their son asleep under an icon of St.
Nicholas under a tree.
In the 16th century, Northern Europe experienced the upheaval
of the Protestant Reformation that would later spread to England
and Scandinavia. The Catholic Mass would be eliminated, the
Sacraments reduced and seen as symbols of faith and devotion
to the Saints would be discouraged. But someone had to deliver
presents to the children at Christmas, so in England, the ‘popish’
St. Nicholas became ‘Father Christmas’, or ‘Old Man Christmas’,
an old character from English and Northern European stories
plays from the Middle Ages.
In France, he was known as ‘Pere Noel’. In parts of Austria
and Germany, St. Nicholas was called ‘Pelz Nichol-Nicholas in
furs’ and the gift-giver would be a golden-haired child with wing,
called ‘Christkind’, who symbolizes the new-born baby Jesus. In
early America, St. Nicholas was called ‘Kris Kringle’, from the
Christkind’. In Holland, he would be called ‘Sinter Klaas’, and
when they settled in America, Kris Kringle, Sinter Klaas would
be renamed ‘Santa Claus’. Instead of a saintly humble generous,
bishop wearing red episcopal vestments, Santa wears a red and
white costume and has a large girth. This image of Santa that we
are all familiar with was designed and drawn by the 19th century
cartoonist Thomas Nast, based on the poem ‘A visit from St.
Nicholas.’
The late Fr. Thomas Hopko wrote that St. Nicholas was not
known for anything particular or extraordinary in and of itself.
He was simply a man of prayer and generosity who taught the
truth, opposed error, and guided his flock the best he could. But
in his ordinariness, he became extraordinary in simple goodness.
He became a living witness to the healing and fulfillment of the
human being that Jesus Christ has made possible for each and
every one of us. His calling was that of a monk, of a bishop, but
the signs of his virtuous character are applicable to everyone.
Perhaps, that’s why, even in our increasing post-Christian world,
he is remembered and loved to this day.
‘O holy Father Nicholas, Christ has shown you to be the model of
faith. Your humility inspired all in your flock. From Myra, your
piety shines throughout the world. You are known as a protector
of widows and orphans. Now we ask your unceasing prayer for
the salvation of our souls.’
December 02, 2018 St. Josaphat, Warren, Michigan Page 4
Best Wishes, Health, Happiness and God's Blessings.
Happy Birthday
Maria Kuchar-Soroka, Bernard LePage, Stefan Halaburda,
Bohdan Korduba, Daniel Zavinsky, Chester Bauer,
Helen Gasparovich, Douglas Stawinski, Miroslava Kloka,
Orest Iwanicki, Oleh Iwanicki, Liubov Krynytsky
Mnoha] Lita!
Names printed are for birthdays for this week — from Sunday thru Saturday
Meetings / Sxodyny
Marijs/ka Dr. Im. Zarvanyc/ko\ - Bowo\ Materi povidomla= qo> 5-oho hrudn] v hod. 4>00p.p. - Sxodyny
St. Josaphat Knights of Columbus #8441 will hold
their meeting on Monday, December 17th - 7:30pm.
Calender of Events
Dec. 9th ……… American Red Cross Blood Drive
Dec. 15th …..… IC Schools Christmas Concert at 5:30pm at Immaculate Conception Church
15-ho hrudn] ..... Qkilnyj Rizdv]nyj Koncert
— 5:30ve; v cerkvi Neporo;noho Za;att]
Dec. 16th …….. A Bandura Christmas Concert — 3:00pm at IC Church
16-ho hrudn] ..... Rizdvo z Banduro[ Koncert — 3:00pp v Nepo;. Za;att] Dec. 24th …...... Christmas Eve — 9:00am & 10:00pm Liturgies
24-ho hrudn] ..... Sv]t Ve;ir — 9:00rano & 10:00ve;. liturhi\ Dec. 25th …...... Christmas — 11:00am Liturgy
25-ho hrudn] ….. Rizdvo — 11:00rano liturhi]
Dec. 31st …...... New Years Eve — 9:00am & 6;00pm Liturgies
31-ho hrudn] …..Nave;. Novoho Roku - 9:00r. i 6:00ve;. Lit.
Jan. 1st …........ New Years Day — 9:00am Liturgy
1-ho si;n] …..... Novyj Rik — 9:00rano liturhi]
American Red Cross Blood Drive
The American Red Cross will sponsor the blood drive
on Sunday, December 9, 2018 - 8:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.
at St. Josaphat Church on Ryan Rd in Warren
If you have any questions, please call Dan at 586-246-5574
Tuesday Night Faith Formation Sessions!
Classes are held on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m.
in the St. Josaphat Classroom.
Session on: The Bible and the Virgin Mary
Dec. 4th — The Assumption
Dec. 11th — Always a Mother
For more information contact: Orest Sowirka or Zach Gala
Sponsored by St. Josaphat Council #8441 Knights of Columbus
Please Note:
Please bring flyers to the church office by Wednesday.
We ask for 350 copies and a $20 payment per week.
Pryjma=mo lystivky do b[lytynu do cerkovno\
kancel]ri\ do seredy - 350 kopi\ i $20.
Memorial Christmas Poinsettias
The donation is $25.00 per plant. Please come to the church office
to make arrangements.
Rizdv’]ni Kvity
Pojnsety budut/ v cerkvi pid ;as sv]t. $25 za vazonok.
Proqu pryjty i zamovyty v cerkovnij kancel]ri\.
Attention:
Please arrive in time for liturgical services. It is stated that it is proper to arrive 5 minutes before the Liturgy begins. Please do not leave the church before the end.
Please note: - Please turn off your cell phones before entering the church and do not use cell phones in church. - Please do not talk in the vestibule. - Please do not stand in the vestibule but enter the church. - Only choir members are allowed in the choir loft.
Do Vaqo\ Uvahy:
Prosymo laskavo ne spizn]tys] do Cerkvy, osoblyvo na
Sluwbu Bowu. Vkazano buty prynajmi p']t/ xvylyn
pered vidpravo[. Prosyt/s] ne vyxodyty z cerkvy
pered zakin;enn]m.
Prosymo laskavo v cerkvi: - Ne uwyvaty telefony i vidly;yty
- Ne hovorytyv prytvori
- Ne sto]ty u prytvori a zajty do cerkvy
- Na xorax - til/ky xorysty
St. Josaphat is a vibrant and active parish for many years.
For continued growth, we are seeking additional help in
areas of service. In areas, such as:
Cantors Altar Boys (ages 8 to 14)
Ushers Choir Members
Also, our church organizations are looking for new
members. They are:
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Sodality
Zarvanycia
Knights of Columbus
Some Websites For You To Use:
www.stjoschurch.com www.stjosaphatbanquets.com
www.icschools.org www.icschools.net
www.vaticannews.va www.catholicnews.org.ua
www.news.ugcc.ua
December 02, 2018 St. Josaphat, Warren, Michigan Page 5
Pictured above: Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson,
Archbishop Mieczysław Mokrzycki of Lviv,
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk of Kyiv-Halyc,
Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore
and Supreme Secretary Michael J. O’Connor stand with the
Ukrainian flag following the States Dinner.
Ukraine Designated Newest State Council
THE EXPANSION of the Order to Ukraine began
13 years ago with a simple plea. Speaking at the
123rd Supreme Convention in Chicago, Cardinal
Lubomyr Husar, then major archbishop of Kyiv-Halyc,
expressed his fervent desire that the Knights of
Columbus be established in his country.
Some 100 Ukrainian men were welcomed into the
Order in 2011, and within two years, with the help
of Knights from Poland, the Order formally expanded
to Ukraine with councils in Kyiv and Lviv.
Ukraine officially became a K of C territory in 2016,
and today the country counts more than 1,000 Knights
in 25 councils.
In his annual report Aug. 7, Supreme Knight
Anderson announced that the Board of Directors
has designated Ukraine as a state council.
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk of Kyiv-Halyc,
head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church
States Dinner Keynote Address on August 7, 2018 I, TOGETHER WITH Archbishop Mokrzycki, the Roman Catholic Archbishop
of Lviv in Ukraine, and four other priests, were among the first to be enrolled in the
Order in Ukraine. And today, seven years later, we are witnesses to a historical
event — Ukraine being granted the status of state jurisdiction, joining the worldwide
community of the Knights of Columbus.
On behalf of the Ukrainian Knights, I am deeply grateful to the Supreme
Council, and, in particular, to our Supreme Knight, Mr. Carl Anderson, for this
recognition and for his willingness to take such a risk with our country. …
The idea of knighthood is very relevant and alive among the Ukrainian people.
A knight is someone who represents higher values and is eager to sacrifice even
his own life for these ideals. So when our men first heard about the four principles of
the Order — charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism — they found them very close
to their hearts. That is why this invitation to knighthood was, and continues to be, so
attractive to more than 1,000 Knights of Columbus in Ukraine.
I find that it was truly providential that the first council was established in Ukraine’s capital city — Kyiv, five years ago,
just before the beginning of the Maidan, or “Revolution of Dignity” as we call it in Ukraine, and our brother Knights
demonstrated courage and charity by joining hundreds of thousands of other men and women who wanted to defend their
right to live in a just society where human dignity would be respected.
But soon after, war knocked at our doors, initiated by our eastern neighbor — and in the last four years, Ukraine has lost
eight percent of its territory due to this war. More than 1.5 million people have been forced to flee their homes in eastern
Ukraine, leaving behind all their property. This war has already claimed more than 10,000 lives and left more than 24,000
people injured, with unimaginable destruction. ...
The Knights of Columbus in Ukraine have responded generously and wholeheartedly to the most basic need of
Ukrainian society — service to one’s neighbor, diakonia. The Order has been very instrumental in mobilizing Ukrainian men
to help people in need.
We are immensely grateful to the Knights of Columbus for your prayerful and financial support, through which we were
able to realize so many charitable activities. Paradoxically, because of the war, many internally displaced persons from east-
ern Ukraine, who used to have a hostile attitude toward the Catholic Church as a result of Soviet propaganda, have encoun-
tered the loving face of the Catholic Church, which cares for its people regardless of their ethnic background or religious
beliefs.