I don’t know about you, but lately I’ve been daydreaming about a slice of delicious pecan pie while watching a good football game. You can blame my friends for that—they’ve spoiled me into thinking of Thanksgiving as a day filled with food and football! But beyond the traditions, Thanksgiving is truly an opportunity to be grateful for all we have received, and also a moment to remember and share with those who have little.

We often hear that Thanksgiving traces its origins to the kindness the Native Americans showed to the newly arrived settlers. How it actually happened, we can only imagine with some uncertainty. Still, we can be grateful today for the blessing of gathering at the table with family and friends without fear or worry.

Too often we are so busy that the entire celebration is reduced to a few quick moments: we enjoy a sumptuous meal, then hurry off to watch our favorite game. There’s nothing wrong with that, but this year I’d like to invite you to consider something more. Think of the many blessings in your life, the many graces you’ve received. Look for ways to spend meaningful, unhurried time with your family—sharing stories, building memories, and giving thanks together.

Let this holiday be more than a holiday—let it be a holy day: one that strengthens your relationships and lifts your spirit. Consider the beautiful opening prayer from the Mass of Thanksgiving Day:

“God our creator, your gifts to us are countless and your goodness without limit. As we come in thanksgiving, teach us to use wisely the riches of land and sea and all the blessings which come from you. Grant us hearts that know the needs of others, that we may give as freely as we have received from you.”

May the Lord pour out His blessings upon you and your family.

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

Fr. Alejandro Rodriguez, s.x.

SYNOPSIS OF MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 19, 2025

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Thanks to St Veronica Parish for sharing their meeting space with us during renovation of St Josaphat Parish House.

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The next Exemplification of Patriotism will be held on Saturday, Jan 17, 2026, at St. Francis of Assisi Church (Waldo Site), 1121 N. 14th Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220. Registration at https://uknight.org/?PD=14

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The Warriors to Lourdes Pilgrimage Program for Military Personnel - Pilgrimage is planned for 12-25 May 2026. The application period for the Pilgrimage runs through 15 January 2026. Every $3000 sends a warrior to Lourdes. All Assemblies are asked for voluntary donations and to name veterans to participate. Assemblies 3210 and 3316 have pledged money for this effort. Info at Warriors to Lourdes Pilgrimage 2025

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VAVS Representative SK Donald Schwartz has arranged for Assembly 3210 to sponsor a magic show during the HUD VASH Holiday Lunch for approximately 50–75 veterans on Tuesday, Dec 16, 11:30 AM – 1:30 pm, in the VA Recreation Hall, Room 3435

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Prior to the regular Assembly 3210 meeting Nov 19, Commander SK Kevin Kozinski spearheaded an Honor Guard Training Session in the St Veronica cafeteria for Honor Guard members and those interested in joining the Honor Guard. Further sessions will be announced.

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Area 2 upcoming events:

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Clergy Night on Nov 20 at Council 1709 Clubhouse. Fr Alex will be honored.

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Area 2 Holiday Party is scheduled for Saturday Feb 7, 2026, at Council 1709

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Honor Guard: Bringing Jesus Home a Rededication of the Tabernacle at Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Nashotah, WI, Nov 23; St. Monica (5681 N San Monica Blvd, Whitefish Bay, WI) Dec 7; St. Eugene (7600 North Port Washington Road, Fox Point, WI) Dec 14

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Council 1709 intends to nominate SK Tony Bloom for the Archdiocesan Medallion Award. Members of Assembly 3210 who were present at the Nov 19 meeting have signed a letter of endorsement for Committee consideration.

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Assembly 3210 Turkey Raffle fundraiser grossed $2226. Prizes were delivered to winners on Nov 19 by SK Tony Bloom. Net proceeds will be deposited in the 3210 Charity Account for donation to the Warriors to Lourdes Pilgrimage Program for Military Personnel.

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Fifth Sunday ushering for noon Mass at Basilica of St Josaphat is scheduled for Nov 30, 2025. Help as you are able.

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MOTION: To donate $500 to Basilica of St Josaphat School to offset expenses of the school trip to Washington, D.C. was approved by unanimous consensus.

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MOTION: To change date of meeting in Feb 2026 from the 18th to the 11th since Feb 18 is Ash Wednesday was approved by unanimous consensus.

Greetings

Consider the theme of the Thanksgiving Day gospel:

After being healed by Jesus, only one of the ten lepers returned glorifying God in a loud voice and fell at the feet of Jesus and thanked him. LK 17: 11-19

We have received so many generous gifts from God. We might learn gratitude and learn to share God’s blessings with others. “Thank you“ are good words to say. Often, they don’t match the magnitude of gifts given, but gratitude will help us become givers in return. As Knight of Columbus we have a dedication to Unity, Fraternity, Charity, and Patriotism. Our gift is to let others see virtue through our actions. We will never know what effect we will have on those who see us, but we can always return our sincere thanks to God.

SK Tony Bloom

May Jesus' grace bloom in your life.

FOR REPOSE OF THE SOUL OF SK ROBERT (BOB) MELLER, A MEMBER OF THE SUSSEX COUNCIL FOR 24 YEARS AND ASSEMBLY 1304 WAUKESHA FOR 23 YEARS

FOR REPOSE OF THE SOUL OF SK JOHN WOLFE, A MEMBER OF FATHER JOHN ENDEJAN COUNCIL 16171 AND MONSIGNOR ARNOLD ASSEMBLY 1307

FOR REPOSE OF THE SOUL OF SALVADOR DEL ROSARIO JR, NEPHEW OF SK PAUL KINTZIGER ASSEMBLY 3210 FAITHFUL SENTINEL

FOR HEALTH AND HEALING OF SK DAN MUMM’S OLDER BROTHER DAVE AFFLICTED WITH PARKINSON’S DISEASE

FOR PEACEFUL TRANSITION OF RAYMOND RAFLIK IN HOSPICE, FATHER OF SK STEVE RAFLIK

FOR REPOSE OF THE SOUL OF JIM BARNES, FATHER-IN-LAW OF SK DAN MUMM

FOR REPOSE OF THE SOUL OF JEANNE, OFFICE ASSISTANT AT XAVERIAN MISSIONARIES

FOR CONTINUED HEALTH AND HEALING OF LADY PAMELA, WIFE OF SK TONY BLOOM FAITHFUL NAVIGATOR OF ASSEMBLY 3210

FOR HEALTH AND HEALING OF SK STEVE SARGENT’S WIFE SUFFERING FROM PNEUMONIA

FOR HEALTH AND HEALING OF MARY SOCHA SUFFERING FROM BLOOD INFECTION, SISTER TO SK MICHAEL SOCHA

FOR CONTINUED HEALTH AND HEALING OF DALE RECOVERING FROM STROKE, FATHER TO LADY MICHELLE, WIFE OF SK TIM SALAMON

FOR HEALTH AND HEALING OF SK JOHN POIRON FOR UPCOMING CATARACT SURGERY, AND FOR HIS LADY KATHY SUFFERING FROM AGGRAVATED SHOULDER PAIN

FOR HEALTH AND HEALING OF CLOSE FRIEND TO SK MARK ANHALT SUCCUMBING TO SERIOUS HEALTH ISSUES

FOR HEALTH AND HEALING OF COUNCIL 1709 MEMBER CHARLIE SANDERS FOR UPCOMING BACK SURGERY

WITH THANKS AND GRATITUDE FOR SK KIM GRAFF HAVING RECCEIVED FINAL CLEARANCE FOR REMISSION OF CANCER

PRAYER OF PETITION FOR RECOVERY OF RECENTLY STOLEN HOLY VESSELS AND MONSTRANCE FROM ST HYACINTH AND ST ANTHOLY PARISHES

FOR SPECIAL GRACES UPON SK KEVIN KOZINSK WHO, WITHIN A PERIOD OF EIGHT WEEKS, HAS BEEN BLESSED WITH INDIVIDUAL WEDDING ENGAGEMENTS OF HIS THREE CHILDREN

Here is your opportunity to read the by laws that govern the functions of our assembly.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact a member or our by laws committee: SK Joe D., SK Bill F. or SK Matthew B.