Valentyna
Pavsyukova paints a picture of the Ukrainian people
under the oppression of the false hopes and empty
promises of Communism.
Taking
Ukrainian Doctors on Pilgrimage
Valentyna begins leading
post-Communist Ukrainian doctors on pilgrimages to
Medjugorje, and God’s grace works miracles.
Communism &
Abortion
Loss of God
means loss of human dignity, and coerced abortion
begins with the rule of Stalin. But fragments of
faith remain, and her grandmother gives little
Valentyna a precious and lasting gift.
Embracing the Whole Gospel of Life
Valentyna
discusses upcoming pilgrimages, and then describes
the loving mission of Chalice of Mercy to a hospice
for the dying and to an orphanage.
Turning
Points
In
post-Communist Ukraine, an unexpected opportunity
comes to Valentyna, one that will
prove life-changing.
Valentyna’s Joy
Valentyna
shares how you can learn more about Chalice of Mercy
and help its mission if God touches you. Then, in
answer to a “surprise” question, she tells the
secret to her joy.
Respect Life
Initiatives
Chalice of
Mercy: Mission to Ukraine
Seeking God’s
will, Valentyna discovers a missionary call to bring
to her homeland desperately needed medical supplies,
along with the beauty and joy of Christ, and the
truth of human dignity.
“Gifts of Love” Provides
Tiny Caskets for Parents Mourning the Loss of a Baby
Pattie Pflugradt
describes her growing ministry that comforts
parents, touches the medical community, and even
inspires prison inmates to build tiny caskets!
Social Ministry
Valentine’s
Day Celebration for Disabled and Caregivers
Laura Hanneman, chair of the Social Concerns
Committee at St. Bronislava Parish in Plover talks
about and shares photos from the annual Valentine’s
Day lunch and celebration for “Community Friends.”
Spiritual Adoption, Fetal Development Posters and
Pro-Life Baby Shower
Jennifer Fisk,
Lead Parish Pro-Life Coordinator for the Diocese of
La Crosse, describes how these three parish projects
can be woven into one.
Place of Peace
Weekly Meal and Food Pantry
Megan Gryglieski of St. Bronislava in Plover
describes parish involvement in the weekly meal,
hospitality and food pantry offered at the Place of
Peace
Diocesan
Pro-Life Email Network
Jennifer Fisk,
Lead Parish Pro-Life Coordinator for the Diocese of
La Crosse, explains how pro-life updates, alerts,
projects and prayer intentions are shared across a
network of pro-lifers.
Kenya
Water Project
Don Ryder and
Romey Wagner of St. Anne’s Parish in Wausau discuss
the inspirations, graces and donations that have
helped them bring fresh, clean water to thousands of
people in Kenya. A bit longer interview, but an
amazing, beautiful story, with photos.
Regional
Pro-Life Gatherings Provide Information & Support
Jennifer Fisk,
Lead Parish Pro-Life Coordinator for the Diocese of
La Crosse, talks about the opportunity to attend
diocesan gatherings of pro-lifers to listen to
speakers, share ideas and support one another.
40 Days
for Life
Elizabeth Garibaldi, one of the coordinators for the
La Crosse 40 Days for Life, discusses the amazing
history and fruits of what is arguably the most
powerful pro-life movement today.
40 Days
for Life La Crosse
Elizabeth
Garibaldi provides information specifically on the
40 Days for Life campaigns in La Crosse.
Touching
- 40 Days for Life Bears Fruit Locally
Elizabeth
Garibaldi tells of a La Crosse 40 Days of Life
campaign, a caring bus driver, and a young girl in
crisis.
