A Message from Father Nathan
My dearest people closest to my heart!
God bless you and your generous heart.
St Gabriel Mural Project – A form of Evangelization
a mural can sow seeds of curiosity and reflection
As we know, we are going to have a new mural project picture of St. Gabriel. We planned it in such a manner that it brings out the beauty of our location, like the ocean, beach, and sand; at the same time, it is a portrait of St. Gabriel. It is coming out great, and many of you have shared lots of compliments. Thank you.
Evangelization traditionally involves preaching, teaching, and personal testimony. Yet, when words may fall short or hearts are too weary to hear sermons, visual imagery communicates with immediate power. A mural does not knock on doors or demand attention—it simply stands, open to all, with a message of love, endurance, and faith.
bold form of evangelization— proclaiming the Gospel not in words, but in colors and symbols
In communities that may include people of different beliefs or none at all, a mural can sow seeds of curiosity and reflection without coercion.
In this way, it becomes a gentle but bold form of evangelization— proclaiming the Gospel not in words, but in colors and symbols. The reason I wanted to put up the portrait is that it’s an indirect way of evangelization. It gets the attention of our people. It creates a sense of God in our hearts. It opens up hearts to look for God.
rosary tower
May the good name of the Lord God be glorified and honored. Please pray that we may soon, too, put up a rosary tower or like a bell tower, where we will have our Blessed Mother and Saint Gabriel statues, and on the top of that, we will put up a big cross. The height and size are under review by the city for approval.
Once it’s sorted out, with the permission from the Archdiocese, we will plan to put it out there. All I need then is your prayers.
Be Present at the Mass
Now that all of our winter parishioners have gone, may I request you all continue to be present for the Mass and to support the church in whatever way and however you can. We need you cooperation. It’s our church. It’s we who make the church. We are the church. Let us be MEMBERS of the church
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 | December 29, 2024
Celebrating the Feast of the Holy Family commemorates their life together, and the celebration focuses on religious family life.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | December 22, 2024
Christmas Prayer – For Today in the City of David, a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord. Luke 2:11
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | December 15 2024
The Christmas Novena Begins December 16th. Join us as we prepare our hearts and minds for the birth of Jesus.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | November 24 2024
Thanksgiving. The Pilgrims received a bountiful harvest after a year of illness and a shortage of food and they showed their gratitude to God and celebrated with a feast.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | November 17, 2024
Pope Pius XI instituted this feast of Christ the King in 1925 with his encyclical “Quas Primas” (“In the First”) to respond to growing secularism and atheism.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | November 10, 2024
With Great Sadness, I Pass on the News that Andrew Reid, our long-time choir Director, has passed Away. Cherish Life.