Happy Thanksgiving 28th Sunday Ordinary Time October 11, 2026

Thanksgiving is more than just a date on the calendar; it is a profound opportunity to pause, shift our perspective, and practice intentional gratitude. In a world that often rushes toward the next milestone, this holiday invites us to anchor ourselves in the present moment, acknowledging both the grand blessings and the quiet, everyday miracles that sustain us. “Gratitude is the heart’s memory.” True thanksgiving is deeply tied to the people who walk alongside us. It is a time to honor the family, friends, neighbors, and community members who uplift us. Gratitude isn’t meant to be kept to ourselves. Speaking it aloud strengthens our relationships and spreads warmth. Take a moment to send a text, write a short note, or call someone simply to say, "I am glad you are in my life." And Fulfilling lives are built on micro-moments of joy, appreciating the "little things" like a warm drink or peaceful moments, which reveal our true abundance. Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving. To speak gratitude is courteous and pleasant, to enact gratitude is generous and noble, but to live gratitude is to touch Heaven. "Thanksgiving is good but thanks-living is better." 

Happy Thanksgiving.

Fr. Shyju, Fr. Felix and Dn. Miguel.

Thanksgiving Day Meal Prayer

Bless this food we have before us, O God.

Let it provide the nourishment we need.

Bless our family and our friends gathered around this table.

Let us be nourished by our love and care for one another.

Bless those who have less than we have.

Let our eyes be open to their needs.

Bless us as we bless Your Holy Name on this day of Thanksgiving.

Let us praise and thank you always in Jesus’ name.  

Amen