WASHINGTON (CNS) — Various Catholic agencies are collecting donations to aid with the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, as people flee to escape Russian bombing and shelling. Here are some places to donate. This list is not exhaustive.

The international Caritas confederation is collecting funds to help Caritas Ukraine. In the United States, that is through Catholic Relief Services. Internationally, you can donate through Caritas Internationalis.

The Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia also has a link to donate.

Two pontifical agencies also are taking donations for Ukraine: Catholic Near East Welfare Association and Aid to the Church in Need. Internationally, Aid to the Church can be reached here.

The Knights of Columbus launched the Ukraine Solidarity Fund for humanitarian needs in Ukraine and through refugee sites in Poland.

Donations can also be made to Jesuit Refugee Service to support the agency’s work with those forced to flee conflict in Europe.

The Salesians also are accepting donations to help refugees.

      EVENING ZOOM
THE 12-STEP APPROACH
TO THE IGNATIAN SPIRITUAL EXERCISES

Jesuit priest, Jim Harbaugh, has combined praying The Exercises with praying through the 12 Steps by offering meditations that relate to both.  You can be well versed or brand new to the Exercises or the 12 Steps to attend. You are committing to a one-hour meeting every other week and 30 minutes of prayer a day.  Donation: $200

 

TENDERNESS: A LANGUAGE FOR OUR TIME

3 Mondays          1:00 – 3:30 PM

The diversity of the human race is beyond our imagination.  The singularity of the human race is at the heart of God’s imagination.  We, though many, truly are one.  How might we communicate this union with one another?  In Gregory Boyle, S.J.’s book, The Whole Language, we are reminded the only communication needed is that of tenderness.  Join us as we allow Father Boyle’s stories to find a home in our hearts.  Donation: $60

 

WE ARE TRANSFORMED

4 Mondays             9:30 – 11:30 AM

In her book, Braving the Thin Places: Celtic Wisdom to Create a Space for Grace, Julianne Stanz takes us on a wild ride to becoming aware and open to the “thin places” in our lives.  Here is where we meet God who transforms our brokenness into healing and wholeness.  Donation: $75

 

SILENT DIRECTED RETREAT WEEKEND

7:00 PM Friday to 1:00 PM Sunday

September 30 – October 2

 Due to the frantic pace of contemporary life, it is essential for our spiritual and physical health to take time to pray.  A weekend directed retreat offers you the opportunity to experience the graced rhythm of life in which silence and rest restore your body and God revives your soul.  Liturgy, spiritual direction and optional contemplative prayer periods are included.  Donation: $165/$65 non-refundable deposit.

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Donovan Catholic High School is the premier school of choice in Ocean County. Since 1962, Donovan Catholic has provided a focused, rigorous educational environment encouraging our students to their fullest capabilities. We provide the highest quality education where students excel in academics, athletics, performing and fine arts, gain confidence and succeed in a faith-based, student leadership centered, and safe environment. And Donovan’s unique curriculum offers block scheduling, AP and college credit classes, and flex time, so you can attend club meetings, enjoy extra curricular activities or get some extra help. And if that isn’t enough, Donovan is a great investment in your child’s future. Because last year, Donovan Catholic students were awarded over 22 million dollars in academic scholarships to attend college. And 60 percent of Donovan seniors received at least one merit scholarship that exceeded the cost of tuition at Donovan Catholic High School. But don’t take it from us. See for yourself by scheduling your own personal tour. Meet the faculty and staff, tour the school, participate in classroom activities and have fun. To register, just go to DonovanCatholic.org.

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Bishop O’Connell is pleased to share with you his video message encouraging all parishioners to get vaccinated and about a Catholic Charities initiative to assist parishes. While this is not a requirement, getting vaccinated is an act of charity. We are aware that many in the Latino, Hispanic and Black communities have had trouble getting access to the vaccine - even though they have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. Catholic Charities is now working to fix those inequities by:

- Helping people in our parishes pre-register for and get vaccines.
- Conducting COVID-19 Testing
- Building a community health worker workforce with community colleges.
- And encouraging people to join the “COVID Community Corps” as volunteers to help others access the vaccine.

Working Together to Stop COVID-19