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On Veterans’ Day we take a moment to honor all military veterans.  It is also celebrated as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day in other parts of the world, falling on November 11, the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice
that ended World War I.  Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 with the German signing of the Armistice.  President Woodrow Wilson, in his proclamation setting aside  Armistice Day on November 11, 1919 said:

To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations.

As previously announced, on November 11, 2010, Saint Alban’s will mark Veterans’ Day with a Mass of Remembrance at 6:30 p.m.  Those wishing to have a veteran, living or dead, or a unit or ship remembered, should let the Rector or the parish office know by noon on September 10^th to insure that their names appear on the Roll of Honor to be read during the service.  Parish members, active or retired, eligible to wear their uniforms are encouraged to do so. (If your uniform has “shrunk” over the years, medals or ribbons are appropriate.

We also are initiating a photographic wall on one of the boards near the parish hall.  All are encouraged to bring photos of their time in service, veterans, or active duty personnel for our standing intentions.  These will be placed in the parish, as well as on a webpage as our website is revamped. Please indicate the names of those in the pictures and indicate whether they are living or deceased so that appropriate prayers may be offered for them. Photos may be dropped off at the parish hall or mailed to the church, but do send only copies of your originals.

Blessings,

Canon Nalls

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