Father Nathan St Gabriel | August 18, 2019
A Message from Father Nathan
“My dearest people who are all closer to my heart”
Prayerful greeting to you! I thank you for all your love, concern and understanding and for your support for me and the parish. May God bless you all! Please continue to pray that our parish may continue to be a place of welcoming as well as a place where we all encounter God in a personal manner.
The current General Instruction of the Roman Missal, notes in No 305 that “floral decoration should always show moderation,” but it is short on specifics. In the year 2000, the US Conference of Catholic Bishops published liturgical guidelines under the title “Built of Living Stones.” That document says in No. 1129 that
“the use of living flowers and plants, rather than artificial greens, serves as a reminder of the gift of life God has given to the human community.”
I believe the God that we worship deserves the best. We, as the worshiping community, must try our best to do that. Having said all of this, from last weekend onward we will have live flowers in the church. I have received lots of compliments from lots of people. Praise God! We will continue to do it. Ms. Karen Kelly donated flowers in her father’s memory. May God bless her and her family.
Would You Like to Remember Loved Ones with Flowers In The Church?
Donate Flowers May I urge and encourage families also to pick up a week or a period of weeks/month to do that in memory of your beloved ones. Please contact the office.
God bless you. Please remember that every day you are all taken to the lord in my humble prayers…
With lots of love at your service,
Fr. Sahayanathan Nathan
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Past Messages from Father Nathan
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.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | April 26, 2026
May is Marian Month – a special month to seek the assistance of our Blessed Mother. Pray the rosary, pray for peace and prosperity at home.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | April 19, 2026
Many of you have been inquiring about our church tower, when are we starting work and everything involved with it. Some of you are concerned about the financial aspect of it and some of you want to contribute toward it and want to be involved in it. God bless your heart…
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | April 12, 2026
Appreciation and gratitude. I witnessed lots of attendance during the daily Masses, weekend Masses, and even for the Stations of the Cross.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | April 05, 2026
Christ is Risen! Alleluia!
Death has been conquered, sin is forgiven, and new life is given to all who believe in Him
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | March 29, 2026
Holy Week is the most sacred week in Christianity, commemorating the final days of Jesus Christ’s life. March 29 – April 5, 2026. Read on to understand each day’s specific significance.