It is obvious to me that some of the ministries and activities that I encourage people to get involved with, would not have been extended by my predecessors before Vatican Council II.  One of those activities is our annual Thanksgiving Service sponsored by the Village Interfaith Council.  This year's service will be held this Tuesday, November 20, at 2:00 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church at 403 Barcelona Road.  While encouragement for us to attend such ecumenical services with fellow Christians has been coming from the Church and its priests and deacons since Vatican II, I must say that it saddens me that there is not more participation in these prayer opportunities from all the faith alliances in this and in other communities.  I pray that more of us will join with our brothers and sisters in Christ in prayer at charitable endeavors and social gatherings throughout the year.  A collection will be taken at this Thanksgiving service which will go to a fund that is used by the Interfaith Council for charitable purposes throughout the year.  Hope to see you there.