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.

New Year’s Blessing:

May the Lord bless you with renewed hope, deep peace, good health, and abundant grace in the year ahead.

May God grant you strength in challenges, joy in daily life, and His guiding light in all that you do.

Thanks to all the Volunteers Who Made our Christmas Festvities Special

I want to extend my appreciation to all our parishioners, like the tech team, Eucharistic ministers, lectors, decoration committee, choir, ushers, and whoever was involved with the Christmas celebration. Even though I want to name each and every one of you for your active participation, God knows you all. Thank you.

As we step into the New Year,

I extend my heartfelt wishes to each one of you. May the Lord bless you with renewed hope, deep peace, good health, and abundant grace in the year ahead. I am deeply grateful for all that you have been to our parish during the past year—for your faith, generosity, service, prayers, and commitment.

Together, we have journeyed as one family of faith, and your presence has been a true blessing to our parish community. Please know that you remain always in my prayers, and I carry your intentions with me as we begin this new year.

May God grant you strength in challenges, joy in daily life, and His guiding light in all that you do.

I also want to remind you that I will be away on my holidays for a short period. During my absence, for any emergencies or urgent pastoral needs, I kindly ask you to contact the parish office, and they will assist you accordingly.

Wishing you and your families a grace-filled and blessed New Year. May the Lord continue to walk with us and lead us forward together.

With prayers and blessings, and ever at your service

— Fr. Sahayanathan Nathan

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Past Messages from Father Nathan

From The Desk Of Father Nathan | August 13, 2023

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}.

From The Desk Of Father Nathan | August 06, 2023

St. Clare’s feast day is August 11th. Known as the patron saint of television because when she was able to see and hear mass on the wall of her room.

From The Desk Of Father Nathan | July 30 2023

August 4th we celebrate the feast of St. John Vianney who is the patron saint of priests – a French priest, a renowned confessor with supernatural powers. Baptiste-Marie Vianney, also called Cure d’Ars, (born May 8, 1786, Dardillly, France—died August 4, 1859, Ars, canonized May 31, 1925, feast day August 4 (formerly August 9), a French priest who was renowned as a confessor and for his supernatural powers.

From The Desk Of Father Nathan | July 23 2023

Feast of Joachim and Anne | the parents of Jesus’ mother, Mary. On July 26 the Roman Catholic Church commemorates the parents of the Virgin Mary, Saints Joachim and Anne. The couple’s faith and perseverance brought them through the sorrow of childlessness, to the joy of conceiving and raising the immaculate and sinless woman who would give birth to Christ.