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30 OUR LIFE • March-April 2023 On Saturday, January 21, 2023, a few members of UNWLA Branch 118 met with a group of women from the Catholic Daughters of the Americas (CDA) on the grounds of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Houston, TX, to share information about the UNWLA, Ukrainian culture, and the current situation in Ukraine. The presentation was organized by Oksana Gensior, a member of Branch 118, at the invitation of Cherrie Cavestany, a member of the CDA. The Branch 118 members who participated in this presentation were Oksana Gensior, Olha Hirka, Martha Noukas, Chrystia Villacorta, and Juliana Villacorta. Oksana Gensior began the presentation, sharing personal stories about her family and their arrival in the United States and settlement in the Newark, NJ, area. Martha Noukas spoke about the history of the UNWLA and shared information about the founding of the first UNWLA Branch in Texas. Chrystia Villacorta shared her family’s story, the hardships they endured during World War II, and her experiences growing up as a Ukrainian in upstate New York. Olha Hirka and Juliana Villacorta provided insights about the war in Ukraine and statistics on the assistance that the UNWLA has provided since February 2022. At the conclusion of the presentation, the CDA presented each of the Branch 118 participants with a small bouquet of yellow roses and a prayer card. All the women in the room recited the “Prayer for Ukraine” together. The women of CDA viewed the UNWLA display table at their leisure, and Branch 118 members answered questions about how and where donations could be made for Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine. The Catholic Daughters of the Americas was founded in 1903 and is one of the oldest women’s organizations in the Americas. It was very comforting to learn that CDA members across the Americas are saying the “Prayer for Ukraine,” which we are now sharing with all of you! Sharing History, Culture, and Prayer Martha Noukas speaking to the Catholic Daughters of the Americas (CDA). PRAYER FOR UKRAINE O Lord our God, look down with mercy on the Ukrainian people. Protect and save them from the unjust aggressors who seek to subdue them. Grant them steadfast trust in your mercy and protection. O Mother of God, who gave us your miraculous icon at Zarvanytsia, intercede for the Ukrainian people, who run to the shelter of your mercy in their times of need. O Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Grant peace and protection to the people of Ukraine. Give them strength and courage to defend what is good, right, and holy. Keep them safe from harm and provide for all their needs, both temporal and spiritual. Hear our prayers, O Lord, and deliver us from distress, for You are merciful and compassionate and love mankind. To You we give glory: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, now and forever and ever. Amen. Martha Noukas , Branch 118, Houston, TX BRANCH 118 Christine Villacorta describes growing up as a Ukrainian American. Left to right: Angie Hofer (Regent of CDA), Martha Noukas (Branch 118), Fredna Kilcommins (CDA), Olha Hirka (Branch 118), Oksana Gensior (Branch 118), Juliana Villacorta (Branch 118), Christine Villacorta (Branch 118), Cherrie Cavestany (CDA).
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