“Welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.” Romans 15:7
Welcome to the St. Gabriel Family.
Mass Schedule
CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE:
Wednesday, December 24th, Christmas Eve, 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 25th, Christmas Day 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
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.
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
May the love of Christ warm your hearts this Christmas.
CHRISTMAS Mass SCHEDULE
Wednesday, December 24, Christmas Eve:
4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 25 Christmas Day:
8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Readings
Alleluia, alleluia.
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
because he has anointed me
to bring glad tidings to the poor.
Third Sunday of Advent
First Reading — Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10
Responsorial Psalm — Psalm 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10.
Lord, come and save us.
Second Reading — James 5:7-10
Gospel Reading — Matthew 11:2-11
From Father Nathan
Preparing For Christmas
The Christmas Novena begins on December 16 @ 4 PM
Christmas Confession: December 22 during the Novena @ 4 PM & December 23 after the morning Mass until 10:00 a.m.
Parish Census
Please fill out the parish data form available at the entrance doors and drop it back in the box at the door near the front driveway so that we can update the parish data.
With great joy and hope, we begin the holy season of Advent
Join us for an Advent Retreat on December 13 and 14.
a time of spiritual preparation for the coming of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
With great joy and hope, we begin the holy season of Advent, a time of spiritual preparation for the coming of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Advent invites us to slow down to prepare our hearts for the true meaning of Christmas – The Birth of Jesus
Announcements & Events
St Gabriel Parish Retreat
Save the Date. Saturday, December 13, and Sunday, December 14th
SAVE THE DATE!! December 13 & 14, 2025, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. St Gabriel Parish Advent Retreat. Fr. Daniel Klimek from the National Shrine of Mercy in Stockbridge, MA, will lead it. Father Daniel will preach at all weekend Masses. PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE EVENT with Karyn – 954-933- 7201.
RETIRED RELIGIOUS COLLECTION
this weekend, Saturday, December 13, and Sunday, December 14th
Since the National Religious Retirement Office was established in 1988, this annual appeal has raised almost $500 million, and donors often speak of this campaign as a timely response to religious leaders who have ministered throughout their lives to others. Even so, the giving that distinguishes this appeal represents just slightly more than one dollar per adult Catholic in the United States. Please support the annual appeal that will be conducted in our parish this weekend, Saturday, December 13, and Sunday, December 14th. Acknowledge the treasure that our elderly religious represent
Blood Drive
December 14 | 7:30 am-1:30 pm
One Blood Centers of S. Florida asked that we sponsor a Blood Drive to help keep the blood supply at a safe level. The Blood Drive is scheduled for Sunday, December 14th, between 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
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.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SACRED HEART ICON
Tuesday, December 16th in the church
A pilgrim icon of the Sacred Heart promoted by the Knights of Columbus will be displayed on Tuesday, December 16th in the church. Through the Pilgrim Icon Program, councils encourage devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus ahead of the U.S. Catholic bishops’ intention to consecrate the nation in June 2026, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the United States. Consecration prayer cards will be distributed.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Sunday, December 21, 2025
3:00 PM
There will be a Christmas Concert featuring Edgar Abreu and Charla O’Neil, along with Catherine Margarino, Vincent Altino, and Carmen Elena on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in the Church. We look forward to seeing you there.
CCW Christmas BAKE SALE
the weekend of December 20 and 21
The St. Gabriel Council of Catholic Women will be holding a bake sale on the weekend of December 20th and 21st . Stop by and purchase a yummy homemade items for your Christmas meal.
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
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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Mission Statement of St. Gabriel Parish
At St. Gabriel Parish, we are a Christ-centered Catholic community committed to living out our faith through love, worship, and service. Guided by the teachings of Jesus and the richness of the Catholic tradition, we strive to grow in personal and communal holiness by deepening our relationship with God and one another. Rooted in the Eucharist and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we seek to live our values—compassion, justice, humility, and integrity—through prayer, reflection, and action in our daily lives. We aim to be a people who witness to Christ by supporting one another on the journey of faith and standing in solidarity with the poor, the suffering, and the marginalized.
We are a community of welcome and warmth, where relationships are cherished and each person is embraced as a child of God. Inspired by the example of St. Gabriel, the messenger of God’s love, we desire to be a vibrant and enthusiastic parish that radiates joy, hope, and hospitality. United in our mission, we commit ourselves to growing as a holy people—encouraging one another in the spiritual life, fostering a culture of encounter, and building up the Body of Christ through active participation, formation, and outreach.
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.
Masses + Messages
Vigil Mass 4:00 PM
Daily Mass Monday – Saturday 8:00 AM
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Give Online
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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.
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
Online Giving is here!
Text to Give: Text “DONATE” to
954-633-8310
Online Website Giving:
Click GIVE to register
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.
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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.
“So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.”