A Message from Father Nathan
My dearest people who are all close to my heart
Lots of love, blessings, and prayers to you all.
Holy Days of Obligation | The Catechism of the Catholic Church
The Catechism of the Catholic Church explains holy days of obligation this way:
Family needs or important social services can legitimately excuse the obligation of Sunday rest (specified in the Fourth Commandment). The faithful should see that legitimate excuses do not lead to habits prejudicial to religion, family life, and health {CCC 2185}.
The Code of Canon Law spells out when the holy days of obligation are on the Church’s universal calendar.
Can.1246 1. Sunday, on which by apostolic tradition the paschal mystery is celebrated, must be observed in the universal Church as the primordial holy day of obligation.
The Feast of the Assumption of Mary | August 15 | Holy Day of Obligation
The following day must also be observed for our Blessed Mother:1) Holy Mary the Mother of God. 2) her Immaculate Conception, 3) her Assumption, August 15th.
It’s a day of obligation. Hence let us all fulfill the day of obligation.
How to spend holy days of obligation:
On Sunday and other holy days of obligation, the faithful are to refrain from engaging in work and activities that might hinder the worship owed to God, the joy proper to the Lord’s Day, the performance of the works of mercy, and the appropriate relaxation of mind and body. These are things that, as Christians, Catholics should want to do anyway; the Church used the Precepts of the church (of which the listing of Holy Day of Obligation is one) simply as a way to remind adherents of the need to grow in holiness.
The Church has determined that Sundays and certain other solemnities throughout the year should be a day “of precept” or obligation, meaning that on these days the faithful, a least those who are of the age of reason, must assist at Holy Mass.
This is a serious obligation for Catholic Christians. Even so, the small number of holy days of obligation could not possibly exhaust the richness of the many feasts and memorials of the Christian year whereby we receive the graces of the great persons, human and divine, who have done such great things for our salvation. How grateful we should be, and eager to come to Holy Mass to receive these gifts and give thanks for them!
God bless you all.
With lots of love and blessings,
Ever wanting to be faithful to your service,
— Fr. Sahayanathan Nathan
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Past Messages from Father Nathan
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | October 26, 2025
With joy and gratitude, I am pleased to share the wonderful news that the city has officially approved our Church Tower Project! This long-awaited step marks a new chapter in the life of the parish – a visible sign of faith, unity, and hope rising among us. At the same time, we look forward with great anticipation to the Diamond Jubilee…
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | October 19, 2025
I want to inform you that I will be going on my annual priestly retreat this week. This is a time for me to step back from the busyness of daily ministry, to rest in the Lord, and to listen more deeply to His voice in prayer and silence.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | October 12, 2025
Feast of Our Lady of Fatima | Monday, October 13. —join us for Mass & after we will gather together to pray a special Rosary, which will be offered for the intentions and well-being of our country
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | October 05, 2025
World Mission Sunday | Sun, Oct 19, 2025
—”Missionaries of Hope Among All Peoples”
Growing up as a child is still very fresh in my memory. When I think of the month of October, I think of World Mission Sunday. In my childhood community, there will be lots..
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | September 28, 2025
World Mission Sunday | Sun, Oct 19, 2025
—”Missionaries of Hope Among All Peoples”
Growing up as a child is still very fresh in my memory. When I think of the month of October, I think of World Mission Sunday. In my childhood community, there will be lots..
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | September 21, 2025
A sacred space for soul-to-soul dialogue with our Lord Jesus Christ. Silence in the church is not an empty quietness—it is a sacred stillness where we allow God to speak to our hearts.