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 | November 03, 2024
3 Important Things. Special Healing Mass will be held on November 3. The celebration will include mass, the rosary, and the anointing of the sick. Welcome back seasonal parishioners and an update on Andrew Reid our choir director.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | October 27, 2024
3 Important Things. Special Healing Mass will be held on November 3. The celebration will include mass, the rosary, and the anointing of the sick. Welcome back seasonal parishioners and an update on Andrew Reid our choir director.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | October 20, 2024
It’s election mode time. Everything we say and do will be perceived with a political outlook. But at the same time as the Church, we need to be the voice of Christ. Mother Teresa on the “Great Destroyer of Peace – Abortion. The passage below is the voice of Mother Teresa at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington D.C. on February 5, 1994. I believe her wisdom and concerns are so relevant today. Here you go.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | October 13, 2024
Father Nathan is hosting his annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Sunday, October 20t at 5:00 p.m. in the parish hall.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | October 06, 2024
On October 7, Catholics around the world honor the contemplative prayer of the Rosary by celebrating the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | September 29, 2024
On October 1, Catholics around the world honor the life of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, or St. Thérèse of Lisieux on her feast day. St. Thérèse was born January 2, 1873 in Alençon, France to pious parents, both of whom are scheduled to be canonized in October 2016. Her mother died when she was four, leaving her father and elder sisters to raise her.