A Message from Father Nathan
My dearest people closest to my heart!
God bless you and your generous heart
Preparing for Advent
Make Ready For the Birth of our Lord Jesus Christ
Advent is a period of special preparation in which many Christians make themselves ready for the coming, or birth of the Lord, Jesus Christ.
How to Celebrate Lent
Celebrating Advent typically involves a season of prayer, fasting, and repentance, combined with anticipation, hope, and joy. Many of us celebrate Advent not only by thanking God for Christ’s first coming to Earth as a baby, but also for his presence among us today through the Holy Spirit, and in preparation and anticipation of his final coming at the end of the age.
Understanding Advent
Let us try to understand and learn the meaning of Advent and this seasonal observance. The word Advent comes from the Latin term “adventus”, meaning arrival or coming, particularly the coming of something having great importance. Advent season, then, is both a time of joy-filled anticipatory celebration of the arrival of Jesus Christ and a preparatory period of repentance, mediation, and penance.
Advent Candles
The Advent candles and their colors are packed with rich meaning. Each represents a specific aspect of the spiritual preparations for Christmas. The three main colors are purple, pink, and white.
- Purple symbolizes repentance and royalty. You will witness our church and all the Catholic churches adorned with purple during Advent because it is the liturgical color of the season.
- Pink represents joy and rejoicing.
- White stands for purity and light.
Each candle of the Advent Wreath carries a specific name as well.
- The first (purple) candle is called the Prophecy Candle or Candle of Hope.
- The second (purple) candle is the Bethlehem Candle or the Candle of Preparation.
- The third (pink) candle is the Shepherd Candle or Candle of Joy.
- The fourth (purple) candle is called the Angel Candle or the Candle of Love.
- The last (white) candle is the Christ Candle.
Let us prepare ourselves worthily and inwardly for the coming of Christ.
Join the Daily Novenas | December 16 – Christmas
As usual, we will have daily novena liturgies at 4:00 p.m. from December 16th to Christmas.
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 23 2025
As we celebrate Thanksgiving, we lift our hearts in gratitude to the Lord. True thanksgiving flows from recognizing God’s hand in every part of our lives – in times of joy and even in moments of trial.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | November 02 2025
All Souls Day | November 2nd. Take time to remember deceased family and friends and reflect on the promise of eternal life and the bonds that connect the living and the dead.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | October 26, 2025
With joy and gratitude, I am pleased to share the wonderful news that the city has officially approved our Church Tower Project! This long-awaited step marks a new chapter in the life of the parish – a visible sign of faith, unity, and hope rising among us. At the same time, we look forward with great anticipation to the Diamond Jubilee…
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | October 19, 2025
I want to inform you that I will be going on my annual priestly retreat this week. This is a time for me to step back from the busyness of daily ministry, to rest in the Lord, and to listen more deeply to His voice in prayer and silence.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | October 12, 2025
Feast of Our Lady of Fatima | Monday, October 13. —join us for Mass & after we will gather together to pray a special Rosary, which will be offered for the intentions and well-being of our country
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..