Dear Parish Family,

 

Here in the United States we set aside a special day to thank

God for our many blessings.  Unfortunately, turkey, football

and shopping may be the essence of Thanksgiving for some.

The most powerful of all God’s gifts is the gift of His Son

Jesus Christ, who sacrificed himself for the forgiveness of

our sins. The word Eucharist is derived from the Greek

word eucharisteo – meaning Thanksgiving.

 

The Jewish people offered particular blessings during a meal.

Think how many of these traditions have come full circle.

 

Our prayers of Thanksgiving may be experiencing a deep

sense of gratitude for blessings great and small.  “Let us give

thanks to God for His indescribable gift.(2 Cor 9:15)’ “And now

we thank you, our God, and praise your glorious name.(Psalm 103)

Sing to the Lord with Thanksgiving, sing praises to our God.”

(Psalm14:))

 

As we give thanks for our many blessings, let us pray for those

In need, we give thanks for our family and friends and for those

who are lonely, for our freedoms and those who are oppressed.

We give thanks for our good health and pray those who are ill. As

Blessed Solanus Casey prayed:  “We thank God ahead of time.

We give thanks for our comfort and prosperity, as we share with

others.

May the peace of God dwell within us.

 

Mary Jo