“Welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.” Romans 15:7
Welcome to the St. Gabriel Family.
Mass Schedule
Daily Mass M-S: 8:00 AM
Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 PM
Sunday Mass: 8:00 AM
Sunday Mass: 9:30 AM
Sunday Mass: 11:00 AM
Adoration: Friday following mass
Christmas Mass Schedule
Christmas Eve December 24
Vigil Mass: 4:00 & 7:00 pm
Christmas Day December 25
Masses: 8:00, 9:30, & 11:00am
Masses are streamed live.
Confessions
Saturday’s 3:00 -3:30 in the Church or by Appointment
Call Father Nathan — at 954.943.3684 to schedule
THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD
Merry Christmas!
“…a great light has come upon the earth.”
Christmas Mass Schedule
Christmas Eve December 24
Vigil Mass: 4:00 & 7:00 pm
Christmas Day December 25
Masses: 8:00, 9:30, & 11:00am
Readings
Alleluia, alleluia.
Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord.
May it be done to me according to your word.
Fourth Sunday of Advent
First Reading — Mi 5:1-4a
Responsorial Psalm — Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19.
Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved.
Second Reading — Heb 10:5-10
Gospel Reading — Lk 1:39-45
From Father Nathan
The Christmas Novena Begins December 16
We prepare our hearts and minds for the birth of Jesus.
When:
Every day we will pray at 4:00 p.m.
Except on the 24th. We will pray right after the morning Mass.
The Christmas Novena is a nine-day prayer practice during Advent that helps us to contemplate and prepare for Christ’s birth.
Announcements & Events
For Today in the City of David, a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord.
Luke 2:11
at Christmas God truly became the “Emmanuel” the God with us from whom no barrier not any distance can separate us.
Thus, in the Child, God became close to each one of us, so close that we are able to speak intimately to Him and engage in a trusting relationship of deep affection with Him, just as with do with a newborn baby. In that Child, in fact, God’s Love is manifest.
Join US FOR COFFEE AND DONUTS
Before and after the Saturday 4:00 pm mass and all masses on Sunday
Every weekend before and after each Mass 4:00 p.m. Saturday, 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 Sunday. A brief time to gather with friends and meet new friends. Our members will welcome you each and every week.
BAKE SALE
Weekend of December 21 & 22 after masses
St. Gabriel Council of Catholic Women will be holding a Bake Sale on the weekend of December 21st and 22nd after all the Masses. Stop by and purchase a yummy homemade item for your Christmas meal!
SERRA CLUB OF BROWARD COUNTY
The second Monday of each month at noon.
Are you concerned that the Catholic Church has a shortage of priests, and more are retiring? Please join us in praying for and supporting our seminarians and religious men and women. If you can please join us at our Serra Club of Broward County meeting, held on the second Monday of each month at 12:00 noon.
SECOND ANNUAL CONCERT SERIES
St. Gabriel Men’s Club is proud to present their 2nd Annual Concert Series.
January 9, 2025 – Jozay and Patti
February 6, 2025- David Morin
April 10, 2025 – David Morin Elvis Show
Please see flyers in the back of the church for more information.
THE PROPER WAY TO RECEIVE HOLY COMMUNION
These days I do notice some of us dropping the Body of Jesus, during Communion time. I have also seen people come to me in different postures which I know for sure are in danger of dropping it. Hence, I am trying to attend to this. Let us follow the instructions detailed below.
Read more to find Instructions for how to Properly RECEIVE HOLY COMMUNION
ROME-ASSISI 9-DAY PILGRIMAGE
Rome-Assisi, 9-day Pilgrimage on March 24, 2025 to April 1, 2025
We will be traveling to Rome-Assisi, a 9-day Pilgrimage from March 24th, 2025 to April 1st, 2025 for the Four-Doors tour which is once every 25 years. Brochures are in the back of the church by the announcement wall.
For more information contact Michele Greene.
954.325.7885
mgspirit33@icloud.com
Altar FLOWER DEDICATION
Anyone who would like to honor their loved ones with flowers on the altar can pick the color of roses and choose their week, it is $75.00 per week and will be acknowledged in the bulletin. Check made out to St. Gabriel Church. Please call the office if interested.
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The Community of St Gabriel
SEVEN HOURS OF PRAYER
1st Friday of every month
On the 1st Friday of every month we will have 7 HOURS OF PRAYER for the reflection and quiet contemplation of devotion and adoration of the most Blessed Sacrament. Please sign up on the clipboard in the back of the church by the bulletin board. We need a minimum of 2 people per hour, every hour from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. hour. Please take advantage of this time for yourself, our parish, our country, and the world as prayer is the most and highest respect to our Lord and the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Bibles Needed for the Prison Ministry
The John A. Hill Columbiettes 4955, at the request of the Knights of Columbus Assembly 1534, is collecting New and Used bibles to be distributed to prisons through the Assembly Prison Ministry Program in South Florida. It is the mission of both the Knights of Columbus and their sister organization – the Columbiettes, to spread the word of God to those who need it the most, those confined from the outside world. A Box is by the bulletin board at the entrance to the church right side.
Masses + Messages
Vigil Mass 4:00 PM
Daily Mass Monday – Saturday 8:00 AM
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STUDY OF PAUL’S LETTERS
every Friday 3:30 – 4:30 pm. beginning October 21st
Today we are recipients of the labor and commitment of St. Paul to initiate and spread Christianity from its Jewish roots to a universal faith. By studying his letters in chronological order, we can expect to grow in appreciation of our Christian heritage. Text: your Bible Join us on Zoom 464 994 0740 every Friday 3:30 -4:30 p.. beginning October 21st.
– facilitator, Dr. Barbara Rietberg (ministerial doctorate, Barry University)
On Going Events
GUARDIAN OF THE FAITH CENACLE
Every 2nd Monday at 5:30 p.m. inside St. Gabriel Catholic Church
The Cenacle is the room where Jesus and the disciples met for the Last Supper. The Guardian of the Faith Rosary Cenacle is a small faith-sharing group who shares a scripture reading and offers thoughts, mediations, and intentions before saying the Rosary together as the Blessed Mother requests. Everyone is encouraged to join the Guardian of the Faith Cenacle. Prayer booklets are provided. The Cenacle will be held every 2nd Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at St. Gabriel Church
ST GABRIEL’S BEREAVEMENT GROUP
2nd and 4th Friday at 10:00 AM
The Bereavement Group will be meeting in the conference room in the rectory. Anyone in need of support is welcome. Please call Karen McGrath at 954-732-1880 for details.
GRANDPARENTS PRAYER
2nd Saturday every month, after the 4 PM mass
Grandparents Prayer will now be held on the 2nd Saturday of every month after the 4:00 p.m. Mass in the parish hall.
VISIT OUR GIFT SHOP
Open Weekends
Saturday: before and after the 4pm Mass
Sundays: after 8 am Mass until, after the 11 am Mass
*** Even with such a small space we have much to offer****
Church Activities
ROSARY AND DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET
We say the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet every day after the 8:00 a.m. Mass. Monday – Saturday. America and the world need our prayers more than ever. Please join us
Centering Prayer
The Centering Prayer group continues to meet weekly but on Zoom. If you would like information or would like to join either the 10 a.m. Wednesday or the 7 p.m. Thursday group please contact Barbara Rietberg at bjrietberg@gmail.com
Bible Study
The study of Matthew’s Gospel continues on Zoom at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays.
For info contact Barbara Rietberg at bjrietberg@gmail.com
Study of Paul’s Letters
Today we are recipients of the labor and commitment of St. Paul to initiate and spread Christianity from its Jewish roots to a universal faith. By studying his letters in chronological order, we can expect to grow in appreciation of our Christian heritage. Grab your Bible and join us on Zoom at 464 994 0740 every Friday 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Facilitator, Dr. Barbara Rietberg (ministerial doctorate, Barry University. To learn more please contact Barbara Rietberg at bjrietberg@gmail.com
Volunteers Needed
ST. VINCENT DEPAUL Volunteers Needed
Our SVdP thrift store located at 2323 N. Dixie Hwy, Pompano Beach needs workers.
St. Vincent DePaul Broward provides volunteer opportunities through its store for donation processing for students or others needing volunteer hours.
If you can volunteer some time, please call Mary Alice at 954- 942-2242. Store hours are 10-4 p.m. Monday – Saturday. Our store is a huge source of help for those in need.
Phone Call With a Friend
Connect With Veronica by Phone
For anyone suffering with any sickness or loneliness. My name is Veronica – a Pompano Beach local, offering prayers & listening ear. Please feel free to contact me at any time 305-299-6424. I would love to meet everyone and offer my support and prayers.
Father Nathan’s Installation Mass Slideshow
Father Nathan’s Installation Mass Photo Gallery
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Join our Parish Family
Register in the parish, so that it’s easy to become a confirmation sponsor or Godparent.
Need a Helping Hand?
We are here to help. Request home visits, send a prayer request. For urgent needs call 954.943.3684
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Building Bridges, Not Fences
BUILDING BRIDGES, NOT FENCES
Once upon a time, two brothers who lived on adjoining farms fell into a conflict.
It was the first serious rift in 40 years of farming side by side, sharing machinery, and trading labor and goods as needed without a hitch.
Then the long collaboration fell apart.
It began with a small misunderstanding and it grew into a major difference, and finally, it exploded into an exchange of bitter words followed by weeks of silence.
One morning there was a knock on John’s door. He opened it to find a man with a carpenters toolbox. “I’m looking for a few day’s work,” he said, “Perhaps you would have a few small jobs here and there I could help with? Could I help you?”
“Yes,” said the older brother. “I do have a job for you. Look across the creek at that farm. That’s my neighbor, in fact, it’s my younger brother. Last week there was a meadow between us and he took his bulldozer to the river levee and now there is a creek between us.
Well, he may have done this to spite me, but I’ll go him one better. See that pile of lumber by the barn? I want you to build me a fence—an 8-foot fence—so I won’t need to see his place or his face anymore.”
The carpenter said, “I think I understand the situation. Show me the nails and the post digger and I’ll be able to do the job that pleased you.
The older brother had to go to town, so he helped the carpenter get the materials ready, and then he was off for the day. The carpenter worked hard all that day measuring, sawing, nailing.
About sunset the farmer returned, the carpenter had just finished his job. The farmer’s eyes opened wide, his jaw dropped. The was no fence there at all. It was a bridge—a bridge stretching from one side of the creek to the other! A fine piece of work handrails and all –and the neighbor, his brother was coming across, his hand outstretched.
The two brothers stood at each end of the bridge, and then they met in the middle, taking each other’s hand. They turned to see the carpenter hoist his toolbox on his shoulder wait! Stay a few days.
I have a lot of other projects for you”, said the older brother. “I’d love to stay on”, the carpenter said, but I have many more bridges to build.”
Special Prayers + Intentions
PRAYER FOR SAFETY IN HURRICANE SEASON
The Sea of Galilee obeyed Your order and returned to its former quietude.
You are still the Master of the land and sea. We live in the shadow of danger over which we have no control: the Gulf, like a provoked and angry giant, can awake from its seeming lethargy, overstep its conventional boundaries, invade our land and spread chaos and disaster.
During this hurricane season, we turn to You, O loving Father. Spare us from past tragedies whose memories are still so vivid and whose wounds seem to refuse to heal with the passing of time.
O Virgin, Star of the Sea, Our beloved Mother, we ask to plead with your Son on our behalf so that spared from the calamities common to this area and animated with a true spirit of gratitude, we will walk in the footsteps of your Divine Son to reach the heavenly Jerusalem where a storm less eternity awaits.
Amen.
PRAYER FOR OUR SERVICEMEN and Women
Star of the Sea shine brightly down
Upon our sailor men
Guide them to victory and sagely home again.
When sholdiers battle on the field
When they in trenches go,
Oh Mary lovely Queen of Peace
Protect them from the foe.
Oh help of Morining Christian star
Guide them with your saving rays
The skyways where our pilots are
In flight by night and day
Oh Mary lovely Queen of Peace
Sweet Mother of God’s Son
Grant that the world wide war may cease
And freedoms cause can be won.
Amen
Prayer to Accept God’s Will
I know You will permit only that which will lead to my salvation and that of others. Help me to accept with a joyful and humble heart the good things You send. Help me to accept too, the cross which I must bear in union with You. I as this, Lord, in Your name. Amen.
St Gabriel Catholic Church
A Vibrant Faith Community in Christ
Parish History
Established in 1967, Saint Gabriel serves the faith and spiritual needs of the Catholic community in Pompano Beach and Hillsboro Beach.
St. Gabriel Beginnings
Through hard work, sacrifice, and dedication, parishioners constructed a rectory and a church with an elegant blue tile roof and ceramic doors made by two California aunts of Father Thomas Goggin, the first pastor. Parishioners also established a religious education program.
St. Gabriel Today
The tile roof remains but the harsh sea and salty air took their toll on the original doors. In 2017, the doors were replaced with the beautiful doors you see today.
The parish may be South Florida’s first to initiate a Parish Nurse/Health program in conjunction with Holy Cross Hospital, to serve the frail elderly.
Situated in the heart of Pompano Beach on A1A, just across the street from the beach, St Gabriel’s community is a blend of cultures, ages, and ethnicities.
St Gabriel is blessed to serve as a vibrant year-round parish for about a 1,000 families, which swells during “season” when we welcome our seasonal parishioners home.
Saint Gabriel’s spiritual life is embodied in prayer and our community outreach. St Gabriel offers parishioners many opportunities to participate in parish life – Bible study, prayer groups, Saint Vincent de Paul Society, Respect Life, the frail elderly, and many others.
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Ministries
Where are you called to serve? Here are a few featured ministries here at St Gabriel. Explore these opportunities or check out a full listing of ministries.
St. Vincent de Paul
Get involved. St. Vincent de Paul connects one-on-one with individuals in need.
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
Council of Catholic Women
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Knights of Columbus
We’d love to meet you.
Respect Life
Every life is important to our faith community. Get involved.