Father Mirek’s Announcements

Veterans Day – You Are Not Forgotten
Veterans Day is the day for honoring all veterans. It is the day when we honor all of those who have served our country, in war and peace, dead or alive, allowing us to say Thank You. Originally, it was called Armistice Day and commemorated the end of World War I with the Treaty of Versailles being signed on June 28, 1919. Fighting between the Allies and Germany ended some seven months prior when an armistice became effective on the eleventh day of the eleventh month. Therefore, the war to end all wars became November 11, 1918 and was known as Armistice Day. Congress officially recognized it as the end of the war in 1926 and in 1938 it was declared a holiday to honor all veterans. As we all know, World War II and the Korean War followed. In 1954 veteran organizations persuaded Congress to change the word armistice to veterans. Our President Dwight D. Eisenhower called upon all Americans to join together and “solemnly remember the sacrifices of all who fought so valiantly on the seas, in the air and on distant shores to protect our freedoms.” Our significant message as given forth in prior years bears repeating and is still worthy of note. Observance of this day is special. It is a day when we are mindful of all wars, all those who served and went wherever and whenever directed to do so. Yes, they answered the call. Hopefully, it helps us to recognize the horror of war and to treasure peace. WE proudly honor them at our church services and are thankful to show our love and respect.
The six branches of the U.S. military and their mottos are:
Army – “This We’ll Defend”
Navy – “Non sibi sed patriae” (“Not for self but for country”)
Air Force – “Aim High.. Fly-Fight-Win”
Marine Corps – “Semper Fidelis” (“Always Faithful”)
Coast Guard – “Semper Paratus” (“Always Ready”)
Space Force – “Semper Supra” (“Always Above”)
Our Lady of the Assumption Parish is pleased to list its family members now serving in the United States Military.