A Message from Father Nathan
My dearest people closest to my heart!
God bless you and your generous heart.
For Today in the City of David, a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord.
Luke 2:11
Thanks to St. Francis, we can perceive that at Christmas God truly became the “Emmanuel” the God with us from whom no barrier not any distance can separate us.
Thus, in the Child, God became close to each one of us, so close that we are able to speak intimately to Him and engage in a trusting relationship of deep affection with Him, just as with do with a newborn baby. In that Child, in fact, God’s Love is manifest .
God comes without weapons, without force, because He does not want to conquer, so to speak from the outside, but rather wants to be freely received by the human being.
God makes Himself a defenseless Child to overcome pride, violence, and the human desire to possess. In Jesus, God took on this poor, disarming condition to win us with love and lead us to our true identity.
We must not forget that the most important title of Jesus Christ is, precisely, that of “Son”. Son of God, the divine dignity is indicated with a term that extends the reference to the humble condition of the manger in Bethlehem, although It corresponds uniquely to His divinity, which is the divinity of the “Son”.
Christmas is a time to reflect on the significance of Jesus birth, emphasizing themes of love, peace, and goodwill toward all, especially in our lives.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas! May the sparkle and joy of this season fill your heart and home. Wishing you all the blessings and joys of Christmas and a bright year ahead. May you be blessed with hope, peace, joy and love
With lots of love and blessings.
Ever wanting to be faithful to your service,
— Fr. Sahayanathan Nathan
Set up Online Giving.
You can make a one-time donation or set up recurring gifts.
Join our Parish Family
Register in the parish, so that it’s easy to become a confirmation sponsor or Godparent.
Want to Lend a Helping Hand?
Find volunteer opportunities and share your talents.
Need a Helping Hand?
We are here to help. Request home visits, send a prayer request. For urgent needs call 954.943.3684
Past Messages from Father Nathan
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | December 26, 2021
Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Our family life becomes sanctified when we live the life of the Church within our homes – called “domestic church”
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | December 19, 2021
“And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David the Savior, which is Christ the Lord.”
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | December 12, 2021
St Gabriel Parish welcomes you to celebrate Christmas. Join us for a retreat Dec 13- 14, Christmas Novenas daily 16-24th & a concert Dec 19
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | November 14, 2021
I am extremely glad to witness a lot of our winter parishioners who are coming back again to the parish upon their return to Florida! I fee extremely delighted and happy to see your faces without a mask. As I mentioned doing the weekend Masses please continue to be safe and take good care of
yourself.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | October 21, 2021
All Saint’s Day is a solemn holy day in the Catholic Church celebrated annually on November 1st to honor all the saints, known and unknown.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | July 11, 2021
July 14 We Celebrate St. Kateri Tekakwitha – Patroness of ecology and the environment, people in exile, and Native Americans.
First Native American to be recognized as a saint by the Catholic Church