Слава Ісусу Христу! (Slava Isusu Khrystu!) - Praised be Jesus Christ!
Dear friends, I am with the first letter of 2011, the appointment monthly by which we seek to cancel the distance, bringing people, places, events of our mission to "establish relationships and build co Communion." It 'started a new year and a new decade that we bring back under the wing of Divine Providence with the confidence and filial abandonment that characterized our small in history to date, like yours and more complex than telling the "world affairs". The year 2011 will be our very special! There are a number of anniversary dates "Kruglei" -round that is as they say here in Uc raina - c h and accompany the passing of days and seasons. Take note as of now ... GENNAIO 2001 - 2011 - remember the 10th anniversary of the election hinged
the Archbishop of our major, Ljubomyr Husar. Despite the blindness of recent years that forced him to be "less pr free physically," the mind remains clear and purposeful of the Greek-catholic lica; Church that our pr XDA continues to lead with passion, realism and confidence. For the occasion he released the last video-book completes the trilogy on "roads" that Christian should go and that is the Way to themselves, the way to the pr oxymoron and the Path to God renew, by Don Orione, our loyalty and appreciation to those who welcomed us here in L'viv and stops Nuti outset. GIUGNO 2001 - 2011 - Ten years ago It should nni Paul II (soon
or Blessed) visited Ukraine in what was called a travel "courageous." E 'was also here in L'viv. In the memorable meeting in Sychyiv has dismissed the young and about 3 million faithful, with these words: "With spi rite of brotherhood and grow together as you walk today, so that the different traditions are not reason division, but rather stimulating knowledge za and mutual respect .... ". Items that challenge us to ncora unity and respect not only for us Ukrainians. AGOSTO 1991 - 2011 - 20 years ago, the "Republic of Ukraine", claiming its independence from 'the Soviet Union (after 7 0 years of totalitarian Marxist-Leninist), regained political autonomy and especially religious freedom that was denied. Commemorating this to vvenimento must not delude ourselves: the current situation (social, political and cultural) has obvious problems, slag "historic" that still mark the country's past: national unity, law, political stability (to address the economic crisis not only ...), employment, labor or development (front to stem are the current emigration and more), family, education, culture (to take serious measures against the social ills of frammentazion and family, alcoholism, AIDS and drug addiction that is spreading here the range of users); protection of weak ... In short we need a real its reform organic, linear and consistent throughout the political and social system "... In the search for the true good of all, respecting and promoting the dignity of every person" (Benedict XVI). No n go beyond, the discourse is too complex and that they can not settle with two bars, you know well ... and anniversaries are not finished! ...
AGOSTO 1986 - 2011 - ... On 23 August 1986, Don Egidio was ordained a priest. Celebrate, therefore, the 25th anniversary of ministry spent mainly in the service of people and then as vice parish priest in the parish of San Pietro in Voghera (Pv) and then ... mission in Ukraine.
October 20 01-2011 - Mission ... which begins on 16 OTTO BRE 2001 (ten years ago!) With the arrival of the first three religious Orione: Don Egidio, exactly, Don Felice Bruno and Don Czeslaw Jojko. It was dusk when the delegation (accompanied them to some friends Voghera) takes eva accommodation in the apartment of Via Pekařská 11 / 2. It began a great adventure and both a challenge as advocated by Bishop Miguel Mykycej (at that time bishop of the Eparchy of St. Mary of the Ukrainians in Argentina), supported by the then Superior General, Father Roberto Simionato, who took his first you You walk that evening in October with the arrival of " three pioneers. " From boast they opened a whole new scenario oe unknown in some ways, not just the language of Slavic or Byzantine Rite! Ten years of presence, then and "abandoned to Divine Providence that has guided the choices, mind, heart, daily work, projects, dedication, sacrifice and toil of those who belong or have belonged (priests, clerics, Semin pork, operators ,...) of this new page in the history of our Congregation . Enter here, then, our early THANKS friendly and choral Don Egidio, not only for the 25 years of priestly ministry, but especially for his patience, perseverance and tenacity (a pioneer of the past!) With which g has uidato the mission in its first 10 years as founder, creator and facilitator of a reality that og gi is in everyone's eyes, a sign practice of "Providence" for qu esta portion of the people that was only 20 is one of many "wheels d 'cog in the Soviet system" ... We will keep informat ia due to iniziativ ee whatever will be put into the program to remember these anniversaries. We are about to turn the page, then pass the news of the month, month of the holiday season for us ....
TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS ... - ... feast à lived, this' year with participation, intensity and emotion. The tradition then in Ukraine from this period of special characteristics, so they are really very strong day, b
he, touching and feel more than others. One of the highlights is definitely the "Dinner on the eve or Kotju," the evening of 6. We too will we share participated this year, a friend's house, ASSAP praying not only the "12 dishes (all made of thin), but also reliving those little rituals that characterize this time of convivial meeting of all family. From January 6 (Holy Eve) to 19 (Baptism of Jesus) then we have had over 8 days and holidays. Opportunity to meet the community that is found (one day and go off, we can say that again !) To pray, sing, fraternizing around the crib erected in the church, with the bellis sime statues, and outside. There is but ncato the "work" (Confessions, celebrazi oni, blessing of the families ...) together with the perception that the c OMMUNITY gradually grows and strengthens, especially in these times of celebration, which are still part of the life of the Ukrainian people. 
Nativity and decorations in the church
CHRISTMAS ... S OLIDALE - It 's also been a Christmas that we wanted to live' teaching fraternity with the poorest of our neighborhood. Many have accepted our appeal, bringing a number of occasions during the days of festivities, food and everything 'to help other the center of our Caritas - Myloserdja Orion. " The news of the collection is now also reached the ears of those involved in the initiative was intended and that is that hundreds of people c h daily alternating knocking on our doors asking for help. The row has run so long, as expected, and our Volodya had its work cut, with the help of some volunteers, but for ntenere calm and carry out a shared and equitable distribution of such Providence (almost 5 tons of edible!). Whether those are given, as for those who have benefited from was a good race solidarity, which increases the sense of community sharing.
CHRISTMAS MUSI ... Cale - There were classic moments of meeting pe
Koljadke listen to r, the Ukrainian folk tradition of Christmas carols, thanks the performances of the choir "Raduneztsja" and the theatrical group "Meta". With the boys of 'oratory we have proposed the initiative of "Vertep" reaching, in particular, our s tella songs and words cards, some blocks of flats inhabited single person, elderly or disabled, to make them feel even closeness of our community in this time of celebration for everyone. REMEMBER THE WOMEN "slave" (Stanislava) - Christmas in our parish community Chiale was also marked by a death. Just two days before, in fact, Mrs. Slava has suddenly return to the House of the Father. We remember her for the simple reason that it was one of the first people who have approached us, (in 2005) as soon as we open the chapel in 'ex shop. Every day, attending the Holy Liturgy in all possible occasions and was present, with discretion, but enthusiastic about our work. Little by little his enthusiasm has attracted and convinced her husband Joseph, and then friends, neighbors and relatives some of whom have become our first team (Nicola's daughter Lydia and her husband are part of the pastoral council). Never tired of urging and calling everyone you meet to join us d witness to what went day after day went by. Rightly, the Don Egidio h wanted to remember as one of the "founders" of our church because of 'commitment for our cause. We miss his smile, his kindness and generosity lavished so that the small chapel first, then the new church were always beautiful and supplies necessary. He is curamente celebrated his Christmas in Heaven. From there it follows his family, and we are sure to have acquired a new patron who intercedes for our new community parish.
A STRANGE WINTER - They say time is left "to do what he wants to marry." Confirm! Durant the Christmas period and we had the snow, natural thing! ... but at mid-month, after several days of full sun, it had been the well-trace! We have all the facts in wondering the Feast of the Baptism of Jesus (January 19, see photo below) ... without the snow. ... Never happened! The boys had even begun this week to play on the basketball co mpletamente asci ll! But the past few days has made the winter (again) feel that there was still ... Here I am! We are at the point of departure. At the end of month then the dreaded wind blowing from Siberia that has frozen all adding to the danger all of our step ... In a few months of patience! You know that snow and ice we've never had a good feeling ... but surely you would not have even you, try to live with it for 4 / 5 months a year ... ( and you are not the "white week ") ... then we'll talk about! 
faithful at the party's "Baptism of Jesus" 19:01:11 - (... the snow is gone!)
GREETINGS - the usual greetings and thanks for the gestures of esteem and help you continue to send us, add a wish for the new year with these words of Don Orione "Happy New Year! The future is in the hands of God, who governs all things and has wisely. The Lord God Id hundredfold his favor upon you, your families, how many courses written on the heart. Be a year of consolations of holy joy, the immense good in the field of your souls, and those of others. " And so be it!
As always, a friendly До побачення (do pobacennja-bye).
Don Moreno
The little Nastya before the crib set up outside
L'viv, in January 2011
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