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A Neumann Family*Thanksgiving
From Our Franciscan Fiat
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Sr. Christina M. Neumann, OSF
“Come on, girl-squeaks —it’s time to get up for Church!”* My dad’s voice brought my sister Angie and me from dreamland to the reality of a Thanksgiving morning.* This morning summons was just the beginning of a whole day of set traditions which made my family’s Thanksgiving observance what it was.* These special traditions helped make it a day with a special place in our hearts.
Although it was not Sunday and strictly required, my parents invited us to join them for Mass on this special morning; it was considered a fitting gesture of “thanksgiving” on this so-named holiday.* A five-minute drive down residential streets and past now-barren trees would bring us to St. Joseph’s Church.* Mass would include the singing of well-known songs like “Now Thank We All Our God” and “America the Beautiful.”** On the way home…
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From Our Franciscan Fiat
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Sr. Christina M. Neumann, OSF
“Come on, girl-squeaks —it’s time to get up for Church!”* My dad’s voice brought my sister Angie and me from dreamland to the reality of a Thanksgiving morning.* This morning summons was just the beginning of a whole day of set traditions which made my family’s Thanksgiving observance what it was.* These special traditions helped make it a day with a special place in our hearts.
Although it was not Sunday and strictly required, my parents invited us to join them for Mass on this special morning; it was considered a fitting gesture of “thanksgiving” on this so-named holiday.* A five-minute drive down residential streets and past now-barren trees would bring us to St. Joseph’s Church.* Mass would include the singing of well-known songs like “Now Thank We All Our God” and “America the Beautiful.”** On the way home…
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