Title: Thanksgiving Celebration
Author: Lori Flax

Holy Family Elementary recently celebrated Thanksgiving with several special events.  The day began with a mass planned by Ms. Jennie Helget’s 3rd Grade class.  At the end of the mass, there was a special prayer time to give thanks for our blessings and pray that we make good use of all the blessings we have received.  

Every classroom, kindergarten through 6th grade presented their canned goods and items that they collected.  Every classroom had several bags/boxes to donate. The items were taken to the Community Assistance Center.

Lunchtime also gave the students more reasons to be thankful.  They were treated to a special lunchtime feast including turkey and all the trimmings. Around 100 family members joined the students as they celebrated this time of thanks. 

• Thank you, Lord for the gift of my life.  Help me to live my life in a holy way.
  
• Thank you, Lord for the gift of freedom.  Help me to respect the rights of others.
  
• Thank you, Lord for the gift of my family.  Help me to treat my family with love and kindness.
  
• Thank you, Lord for the gift of food.  Help me to remember to give to others in need.
  
• Thank you, Lord for the gift service men and women who defend our country.  Help me to be willing to stand up for what is right.
  
• Thank you, Lord for the gift of Catholic Education.  Help me to always stay close to you.