A Message from Father Nathan
My dearest people closest to my heart!
God bless you and your generous heart.
Thanksgiving
As we celebrate Thanksgiving, we lift our hearts in gratitude to the Lord
As we come together to celebrate Thanksgiving, we lift our hearts in gratitude to the Lord for His countless blessings. This special day reminds us that everything we have – our faith, our families, our friendships, our communities – is a precious gift from God.
Thanksgiving is a spiritual attitude of the heart
Thanksgiving is not just a day on the calendar, but a spiritual attitude of the heart. It is a moment to pause, reflect, and thank God for his abundant love and providence. True thanksgiving flows from recognizing God’s hand in every part of our lives – in times of joy and even in moments of trial. As Scripture says,
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever” (Psalm 107.1).
We celebrate this day to acknowledge that all good things come from God. It is a time to say, “Thank you, Lord,” not only for what we have, but for who we are – His beloved children. We also remember those who may feel lonely, forgotten, or burdened assuring them that they are not alone. Our parish community stands with them, united in Christ’s love.
Appropriate activities on Thanksgiving include:
- Offering a prayer of gratitude at the table before our meal.
- Reaching out to someone who may seem alone and inviting them to share in the joy.
- Reflecting on the blessings of the year – the seen and unseen gifts of God.
- Participating in the Eucharist, the highest form of thanksgiving, where we give thanks for the saving love of Christ.
In a world that often focuses on what we lack, Thanksgiving reminds us to see what we have. Gratitude transforms our hearts, strengthens our faith, and fills our lives with peace.
When we give thanks, we make room for more blessings – because a thankful heart is a joyful heart.
Let this Thanksgiving be a celebration of love, unity and gratitude – thanking the Lord for one another and for the community that keeps us strong in faith.
May God bless you and your families with joy, peace and abundance this Thanksgiving.
Happy Thanksgiving!!
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 | April 16, 2023
Christ is Risen. Thank You For your Full Participation During Holy Week & thanks to all who make the liturgy of Lent special.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | April 2, 2023
As Holy Week begins, may I request all of you for your active participation in all the liturgy next week? Beginning with Holy Thursday at 4:00 p.m. Good Friday Stations of the Cross 12:00 noon…
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | March 26, 2023
Pontifical Good Friday Collection which helps Christians in the Holy Land. Pope Francis has asked our Archdiocese to support the Pontifical Good Friday Collection which helps Christians in the Holy Land.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | March 19, 2023
Today is the Solemnity of St. Joseph. This is the primary and highest feast of St. Joseph and is celebrated annually on March 19th. Because this feast is a solemnity, even though it falls during Lent, the faithful are dispensed of their Lenten obligations on this day…
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | March 12, 2023
Confess your sins. The second precept of the Church commission that guides us states “you shall confess your sins at least once a year: Lenten Confession times…
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | March 5, 2023
Understand The Lent discipline of Fasting… All Catholics are called to fast for at least two important dates. One is Ash Wednesday and the other is Good Friday. Fasting, prayer, and helping the poor are the three spiritual disciplines of Lent.