Dear Brothers,
We, called for by our Order, to be practising Catholics, know that the living of our
life, is rooted in the Word of God - the Scriptures. Therein, in Ecclesiastes 3:1 -15, we are reminded that there is "A Time for Everything".
This weekend is the Time for Thanksgiving for us in Canada.
Let us acknowledge the gifts God has bestowed upon us both the Spiritual and the Temporal ones. A little reflection may lead us to honestly admit that sometimes, if not many times, we take these gifts for granted. We often hear, "This is my life" and yet we know that this is not true in absolute terms.
As you may be aware, our life, our talents, our health are God's gifts to us. So also our services to others, our friendships, and our support to others are also gifts to others through you who are God's agent for providing temporal gifts.
I, as your Grand Knight during my tenure, have been extremely fortunate to be the beneficiary of the gifts of your services, your volunteering, and your effort, your time for all the events, or functions or activities of the Council. The commendations I have received and successes of the Council have been made possible through the active participation and generous support by each one of you in the Council, in magnanimous measures - big and not so small.
I am profoundly grateful for the support and services rendered and thank our Chaplain Fr. Bob O'Brien and each one of you and your Lady for your co-operation, assistance and understanding.
Here is a Prayer that may interest you
Thanksgiving Prayer By Scott Wesemann
Lord, so often times, as any other day
When we sit down to our meal and pray
We hurry along and make fast the blessing
Thanks, ………………..Amen.
Now please pass the dressing
We're slaves to the olfactory overload
We must rush our prayer before the food gets cold
But Lord, I'd like to take a few minute more
To really give thanks to what I'm thankful for
For my family, my health, a nice soft bed
My friends, my freedom, a roof over my head
I'm thankful right now to be surrounded by those
Whose lives touch me more than they'll ever possibly know
Thankful Lord, that You've blessed me beyond measure
Thankful that in my heart, lives life's greatest treasure
That You, dear Jesus, reside in that place
And I'm ever so grateful for Your unending grace!!
So please, heavenly Father, bless this food You've provided
And bless each and every person invited
Amen!
Together with Lynette, Lynsi, Samantha, Gwen & Keene,
I wish you all
A Wonderful, Happy and a Safe Thanksgiving Day!
May God Bless you always with
Peace of mind, Cheer of heart, Health of body
And Wealth of need
Fraternally,
Simon Mendes
Grand Knight