From the Desk of Father Nathan

St Gabriel Catholic Church | Pompano Beach
God Bless You All

From the Desk of Father Nathan | July 12, 2020

A Message from Father Nathan

My dearest people who are all close to my heart!

Prayerful Greetings!

I hope you guys are safe and healthy…..

Staying Healthy

It extremely bothers me when I hear the news that the numbers are continuing to rise in South Florida. 

No doubt we are all extremely blessed with wonderful gifts from God, the beaches, ocean, and sunshine.  No doubt, it’s a gift. 

It looks like we don’t use it now more responsibly. And I believe that is the reason, they say the numbers are spiking. 

Whatever may be the reasons, please may I request you take good care of your health.  Please do so.  Life is one of the choicest gift of God, let us safeguard it and make good use of it more responsibly.  Please take care of it. 

I am reminded of my wise liturgy professor’s favorite statement “ if you want to change the world, change yourself first….let that start from you”.  I believe it’s so true.  Let us be responsible and let us be so concerned about other than me…and me…..and meeeeee.

 Greetings From Father Tony

Lots of love and prayerful greetings to all of you from Fr. Tony…he misses you all as you do him.  Let us continue to hold each other in our prayers.  As we are blessed now with spending time in our home,  please deposit your time in praying for each other…

Prayer

I wanted to quote Dietrich Bonhoeffer 

“Intercessory prayer is the purifying bath into which the individual and community must enter every day”. 

Prayer can do anything that God can do.  So, let us pray… If you have no one to pray for, please pray for me. I always repeat to my people “if you like me, praise the Lord: if you don’t like me, please pray for me” whatever the case please pray for me.  Please add me to your most valuable prayers.

There is a rosary group in our parish, they do pray for our parish.  Wonderful people. May God bless them, please if you have any concerns or prayer requests please let them know, so they can add them in their prayers.

Please continue your financial support of the parish.  It’s easy to give online or send your envelope to the office.  We need your support.

Finally please remember and pray for our Archbishop as well.  As we are all well aware, the situation is not so good, to lead and shepherd the Diocese in the most difficult time is not easy.  But he is phenomenal in handling the situation. Please add him also in your prayers

– With lots of love and blessing,
Ever at your service.
 

 

—Fr. Sahayanathan Nathan

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Past Messages from Father Nathan

From The Desk Of Father Nathan | October 05, 2025

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..

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From The Desk Of Father Nathan | September 28, 2025

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..

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From The Desk Of Father Nathan | September 14, 2025

From The Desk Of Father Nathan | September 14, 2025

Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross – September 14th. This feast is celebrated every year on September 14th and recalls three historical events: The finding of the True Cross by Saint Helena, the mother of the emperor Constantine, The dedication of churches built by Constantine on the site of the Holy Sepulcher and Mount Calvary, The restoration of the True Cross to Jerusalem by the emperor Heraclius II.

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From The Desk Of Father Nathan | August 31, 2025

From The Desk Of Father Nathan | August 31, 2025

Nativity of our Blessed Mother – September 8th. A traditional Indian Celebration will be held on September 6th (Saturday) at 6:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated at St. Gabriel following the traditional way of honoring our Blessed Mother, taking her on a decorated chariot…

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