"My dear brothers and sisters, please know that we are with you, that we love you, and that we are praying for you."
"Mis queridos hermanos y hermanas, sepan por favor que estamos con ustedes, que los queremos, y que estamos rezando por ustedes."
Please pray and support our brothers and sisters in Ukraine caught in the crisis of war. Archbishop Sample serves as Trustee of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association and on the Supervisory Board of Aid to the Church in Need.
Others to consider: CRS Urgent Need in Ukraine; The Society for the Propagation of the Faith; Order of Friars Minor
In addition to the international organizations raising money to help Ukraine, we have two Eastern Rite parishes in our midst who are contributing to that effort and would appreciate your help.
St. Irene Byzantine (Ruthenian) Catholic Church
503-281-6744 | [email protected] | mybyzantinechurch.org/
Nativity of the Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Church
541-726-7309 | [email protected] | nativityukr.org/
The Ukrainian Bible Church in Fairview, Oregon, is urgently requesting needed items for recently-arrived Ukrainian refugees. If you know of parishes, congregations with clothes closets or people willing to donate something, please contact Lillian Androniychuk, Ukrainian Bible Church – 503-593-8237
On Friday, March 25, the Solemnity of the Annunciation, Pope Francis consecrated Russia, Ukraine, the Church, and all humanity to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. At the Holy Father’s request, Archbishop Sample invited all priests, religious and faithful to assemble in churches and places of prayer on March 25 to raise a heartfelt plea to our Blessed Mother.
Archbishop Sample celebrated Holy Mass at Mt. Angel Abbey and Seminary at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, March 25. He made the consecration at the end of the Mass for the Solemnity of the Annunciation, around 9:00 a.m.
Solemnity of the Annunciation starts ~7:30 on the video above.
Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary starts after Mass
Here is the text of the prayer of consecration that the Pope and bishops around the world recited:
Act of Consecration, English
Acto de Consagracatión, Español
Hành Động Thánh Hiến, Tiếng Việt