From the Desk of Father Nathan

St Gabriel Catholic Church | Pompano Beach

A Message from Father Nathan

My dearest people closest to my heart!

God bless you and your generous heart.

Thank You for My Birthday Celebration.

Last week, before my birthday, my little niece, with all the innocence and concern of a child, went to her mother and said, “I feel bad for Uncle Father Nathan. Uncle is all alone. There is no one to celebrate his birthday with him.”

She said it because I am far away from my family home, and in her mind, that meant I would be left without a celebration. But my sister, with a smile, assured her, “He will celebrate his birthday with his people.” Those words were more than just comfort for a child– they were a reminder of the deep bond I share with all of you, my parish family. And how true those words turned out to be!

This year’s celebration was not just a gathering—it was a warm embrace. From the thoughtful wishes to the joyful smiles, from the kind gestures to the heartfelt prayers, you made me feel at home, loved, and deeply blessed.

Being far from my family of birth, I have found in you another family – one that rejoices with me, prays for me, and walks alongside me in faith. This birthday will remain etched in my heart as a moment when the love of Christ shone so brightly through each of you.

There were lots of prayers, gifts, cakes, cookies, calories… thank you.

I shared some of the pictures with my family. They were extremely delighted about it. I am NOT a person who likes celebrations for me. I love to do it for others, but I said yes just because it brings people together.

From the bottom of my heart, I say thank you to each and every one of you, the parish council, various groups, and people who were involved with them, for making my birthday so memorable, so meaningful, and so full of joy.

May God bless you all abundantly, as you have blessed me. You made me feel that I am special

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 | August 2, 2026

A Tribute to my Mother
She loved God, the Church, and her priests.
“The greatest gift God can give to a family is a priestly or religious vocation. A vocation born in a family is God’s blessing to that family, a joy to the parish, and a grace to the whole community.” The quote above is often attributed to St. John Bosco, and I have always felt it speaks the truth about my own family.

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.

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…