As we celebrate Thanksgiving Day this Thursday, it is important to take the time to remember all the benefits we enjoy from a good and loving God.  Even lives marred by misfortune, if they put forth enough effort, can find something good for which to thank God. What follows is a litany that may help us enumerate God's blessings in our lives. The response is: We thank you, loving Father.

For one another's faith in Christ, a life-long and eternal blessing--a gift from God.
For all the work we have done out of love, and the hope we have in Jesus Christ--a gift from God. 
For all the members of our families and friends, and those who mediate the presence of Christ to us--a gift from God. 
For all the people we know who are better than we are, so that we can be inspired by their example, a gift from God.
For our great American heritage, and those who fight to protect it, a gift from God. For the wealth of our great country, for the comforts and all benefits we enjoy, a gift from God.
For our many talents, and our right to laugh and play and speak and write and think and pray as the Spirit inspires us--a gift of God.

This Thanksgiving, take the time to put first things first. Celebrate the Eucharist with us at 9:00 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning. Take a few moments to remember just how gifted we are. The parish staff of Assumption wishes you and your family a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving weekend. We express our thanks to you for all you do to make Assumption a vibrant parish family. God bless!