From the Desk of Father Nathan

St Gabriel Catholic Church | Pompano Beach
God Bless You All

A Message from Father Nathan

My dearest people closest to my heart!
God bless you and your generous heart.

Prepare to Celebrate the Joyful Feast of Christmas

  • The Christmas Novena begins on December 16 @ 4 PM, Daily @ 4 PM, except Christmas Eve, when it will be after the 8 AM mass.

  • Christmas Confession:

    • December 22 during the Novena @ 4 PM

    • December 23 after the morning Mass until 10:00 a.m.

Thanks to all Who Attended the Advent Retreat.

I want to express my deepest appreciation to you all for your participation in the Advent retreat. I received very positive feedback from the people who attended and seemed to have liked it. God bless you all.

As I all the time tell you, I will do anything to take you to Christ and to love the church.

My heartfelt wishes to each one of you for a Joyous Christmas. 

We are going to celebrate the joyful feast of Christmas. I extend my heartfelt wishes to each one of you. May the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ fill your hearts with deep peace, renewed hope, and quiet joy.

A Special Christmas Prayer and Blessing

You have given so much through your lives, your faith, your sacrifices, your wisdom, your lived experiences, and your prayers. The Church and our parish continue to be strengthened by your enduring example and your constant intercession. May your presence remain a blessing to our community. May the Child born in Bethlehem surround you with His gentle love, grant you good health, comfort, and serenity, and keep you close to His Sacred Heart. Know that you are remembered with gratitude and affection, especially in our prayers during this holy season.

It is a privilege and blessing to be your Pastor

In this season of hope, joy, and peace, I am reminded of the immense privilege and blessing it is to serve as your pastor. I am deeply moved by the unwavering support and faith that each of you brings to our parish community.

Wishing you a blessed and grace-filled Christmas, and a New Year filled with God’s abiding peace.

With prayers and Christmas blessings, and ever at your service

— Fr. Sahayanathan Nathan

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Past Messages from Father Nathan

From The Desk Of Father Nathan | July 26, 2026

From The Desk Of Father Nathan | July 26, 2026

The Gift of Time and Prayer.
If the secular world cannot come to Christ in prayer, why don’t we bring them to Christ through our prayers? They are weary and burdened, and they, too, need to find rest in Christ Jesus. Prayer honors God. It acknowledges His presence and His greatness. It exalts His power, trusts in His providence, seeks His help, and, above all, makes us humble.

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From The Desk Of Father Nathan | July 19, 2026

From The Desk Of Father Nathan | July 19, 2026

The Eucharist: The Center of Our Lives. My dearest people, closest to my heart,
As a second and third grader, I would sometimes go to church at 3:00 a.m. and sleep on the church steps until it was time to open the doors. That was simply part of my routine. I wanted to be an altar server…

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From The Desk Of Father Nathan | June 28, 2026

From The Desk Of Father Nathan | June 28, 2026

God Bless America! 🇺🇸
“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.” — Psalm 33:12
As we celebrate 250 years of American freedom, let us give thanks to Almighty God for the many blessings bestowed upon this great nation.

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From The Desk Of Father Nathan | May 03, 2026

From The Desk Of Father Nathan | May 03, 2026

I will be away for a weekend, as I am traveling to India. My home parish, dedicated to St. Anthony of Padua, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. It is a small community with about 350 families in total. Many have moved outside the village for their livelihood, but the faith of this parish has deeply shaped who I am today.

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