Lenten Program of Sacrifice - 2023

This Year's Work of Charity

Almsgiving should always be a part of our Christian life, but especially during Lent. Each year, our parish has taken up a special collection throughout the season for the needy, both locally and beyond our borders. This year, we are seeking to assist the refugees of the war in the Ukraine, who are now in Poland.

More than 10 million people have fled for their lives to neighboring countries—leaving behind homes, jobs, and everything familiar. The gift placed in the containers at the doors of the church throughout Lent will be sent to the diocese in Poland where the Church is providing assistance for food, clothing, transport to shelters, and childcare. Almost 90% of the refugees are women and children. Your prayers and support will make so much difference!

Donation containers will be at the doors of our churches throughout Lent. Please be generous!
 

A Message of Gratitude

I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Community of Our Lady of Sorrows—St. Anthony of Hamilton Parish from the Diocese of Trenton [USA] for the funds sent to the account of the Diocese of Zielona Góra-Gorzów in the amount of USD 16,135.

According to the will of the donor, we donated the entire amount to Caritas of our Diocese to help war refugees from Ukraine, whom we help every day. It is a help in the purchase of food, personal hygiene products, cleaning products, laundry detergents, shoes, clothing, and school supplies. A very large amount is spent on buying medicines and helping to pay the rent of the rented apartments. Every donation is priceless.

Daily (from 02.24.2022 until the end of 2023) in the warehouse in Zielona Góra alone, we served up to 500 people. Our diocese has taken care of and shelters about 3,000 people, mainly mothers with children. Currently, there is a Centre for Migrants and Refugees run by Caritas of the Diocese which provides basic legal and professional assistance, psychological support, job placement, and assistance in dealing with administrative matters.

On their behalf, we express our great gratitude to all Donors from Our Lady of Sorrows—St. Anthony Parish, Hamilton (USA) and we return the favor with daily prayer through intercession of Our Lady of Rokitno (Our Lady of Patient Listening), Patroness of our Diocese.

I bless all of you from my heart,
+ Taddeus Litynski
Bishop of Zielona Gora-Gorzow (Poland)