HARVEST THANKSGIVING SUNDAY

Monday, November 16, 2009

On Sunday 15th November 2009, the parish of Our Lady of Fatima celebrated our traditional Harvest Thanksgiving Sunday. The celebration took the form of Morning Prayer with Holy Communion and was conducted by three Lay Ministers.

After the Service, the offerings, comprising of Fruits, vegetables, ground provision and manufactured foods, were parceled out and given to he poor families in the parish.

The Psalms were read by three young people

Timothy

Abigail

The Gospel reflection was given by Mrs, Margaret Eastman, who reminded the congregation that even though the gospel and the 1st Reading presented an imagery of doom and gloom, they were a source of hope and comfort for the early believers and should be a the same for us today. This hope and comfort should be demonstrated by our recognition of all the blessings that God has bestowed on each of us personally and and on our parish community collectively.

Margaret giving reflection

Little Shannua led the presentation of the gifts procession, she presented a folder with pictures drawn by the younger children of the Sunday School, the pictures depicted the various things they were thankful for. the older children brought up produce of the earth and foodstuff.

After the presentation of gifts, the assembly was invited to join in the blessing by extending their hands over the gifts which was laid before the altar.

Blessing

Children join hands with Lay Ministers at the lord's Prayer

Congregation join hands around the church at the Lord's Prayer

After the Service, prayers and best wishes were offered to Abigail McDonald who leaves later this week to represent Guyana at the World Scrabble Championship to be held in Malaysia next week. Abigail is a lector here at Fatima. We wish her all success.

Abigail - Our Champ