Ukraine

Dear Parishioners,I had the privilege to delivered donations to the Ukrainian American Society in Whippany, NJ. I delivered nine boxes filled with donations that were brought to the parish hall on Sunday – March 6th. (This Sunday March 13th we have so far eleven boxes ready for delivery on Wednesday). Our donations are on the way to the people of Ukraine who are suffering due to the Russian invasion. On Tuesday, March 8th eight people volunteered with the packing of donation boxes, I thank them for their help with this important service.

A volunteer worker at Ukrainian American Society in Whippany thanked everyone for all their donations. He informed me that AT THIS TIME ONLY HIGH PRIORITY ITEMS are accepted because of immediate need. Here is the list:

• First Aid – Kits and Supplies
• Bandages, Homeostatic Bandages, Tourniquets, Diapers for children – all sizes, Baby Wipes, Tactical Glasses, Walkie Talkies, Drones
• Telephones (Iphone 6 and higher) new or used (if used, new batteries please); Thermal Underwear; Flashlights and batteries
• Tactical feet wear (sizes 39-46 European) 
• Men’s sizes 6-13 but mostly men’s US sizes 10-12 Ultraviolet Flashlights

He asked to hold on for 2 weeks with nonperishable food items and clothing. OUR PARISH SO FAR COLLECTED $2,125 IN DONATIONS and more are coming. Monetary donations you can give on Sunday or by mail, with memo “Helping Ukraine” payable to Holy Cross. Financial secretary will write one check.