Support for Ukrainian Immigrants and Refugees
Each day we are all saddened by the news of the war in Ukraine. It can be a helpless feeling and we all want to help.
As a school community we have been given the opportunity to collect much-needed items to give to people as they arrive from Ukraine. Whether they are refugees or people on an expedited visa, we are blessed to be able to help.
Items needed:
New or gently used clothing for ages 4 to Adult
Footwear in good shape (no winter boots please) Ages 4 to Adult
Backpacks for children to take to school (not on wheels)
No socks or underwear (unless brand new)
The items will be collected during Holy Week from Monday, April 11 to Thursday, April 14th. Please drop the items in the school lobby.
Please see the message below from the Parish:
Dear Star of the Sea School Families,
We invite you to support our Parish Project “Help Ukraine” and join us in:
1. 30 days of Prayer for Peace in Ukraine.
Following Pope Francis’s Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, we recite a Prayer of Consecration for 30 days. Please take a prayer card in the church foyer .
2. Rosary Prayer every Sunday at 8:00 pm in Good Shepherd Church or online (link is at https://starofthesea.ca/prep/rosary).
"Pray the Rosary in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary, in order to obtain peace for the world and to end the war, for she alone can help." Message of Fatima, July 13, 1917
3. Parish Bake Sale - on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 24th after the 5 pm, 9 am,10:30 am, 11 am and 7 pm Masses. Please come a few minutes early before Mass to drop off your baking.
• “What is happening in Ukraine affects us all, and we want to live in a peaceful world. That is why we need to help establish peace. We believe that by praying for peace in our hearts and in the world now, we are creating our better future." (Star of the Sea Students)
• “There is a very urgent need to pray unceasingly. Our constant prayers will create a shield of divine protection and consolation over the suffering people of Ukraine.” (Star of the Sea Parishioners)