From the Desk of Father Nathan

St Gabriel Catholic Church | Pompano Beach
God Bless You All

A Message from Father Nathan

My dearest people closest to my heart!
God bless you and your generous heart.

With great joy and hope, we begin the holy season of Advent

a time of spiritual preparation for the coming of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

With great joy and hope, we begin the holy season of Advent, a time of spiritual preparation for the coming of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Advent invites us to slow down to prepare our hearts for the true meaning of Christmas – The Birth of Jesus

Advent invites us to slow down, to listen to the voice of God, and to prepare our hearts for the true meaning of Christmas – the birth of our Savior, the light who shines in our darkness.

This sacred season calls each of us to renew our relationship with God, to strengthen our faith, and to rekindle the flame of hope in our hearts. In a world filled with noise, distraction, and busyness, Advent reminds us to pause, to reflect, and to make room for Christ to be born again – not only in Bethlehem, but within us.

Join us for an Advent Retreat on December 13 and 14.

As part of our spiritual journey, our parish will be holding a two-day Advent Retreat on December 13 and 14. These two days are very important for the life of our parish. They are days of grace – an opportunity to encounter the Lord in silence, prayer, and reflection. A retreat is not merely another parish event; it is a sacred time to step away from the noise of the world and listen to the gentle voice of God speaking to our hearts. It is a time of healing, forgiveness, and renewal—to allow the Lord to cleanse and prepare our hearts to welcome Him with joy at Christmas.

We warmly invite every parishioner, every family, and every member of our community to take part in this retreat. Let us come together as one parish family to pray, to listen, and to rediscover the peace and joy that only Christ can give. When we participate wholeheartedly, the Lord will fill our hearts with new strength, hope, and blessing.

Christmas Novena – Beginning December 16 –

Prayed every day at 4:00 p.m., and on Saturdays, it will take place immediately after the Vigil Mass.

Our preparation will continue with the Christmas Novena, beginning December 16th. The novena will be prayed every day at 4:00 p.m., and on Saturdays, it will take place immediately after the Vigil Mass. The Christmas Novena is one of the most beautiful devotions of the Chruch—nine days of prayer leading us to the cradle of Bethlehem.

Each day helps us meditate on the mystery of the incarnation and invites us to walk spiritually with Mary and Joseph as they prepare for the birth of Jesus. These nine days are not just prayers we recite, but moments of deep spiritual awakening, helping us to open our hearts fully to the coming of Christ. When we gather as as community to pray, our faith grows stronger, our unity deepens, and our hearts become more ready to receive the Lord with love and joy.

May this Advent be a season of grace, conversion, and joy for all of us.

May our parish shine as a beacon of faith and hope, ready to welcome the Lord into our midst. Let us journey together in prayer and unity as one family in Christ.

Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight His paths. (Mark 1:3)

Wishing you all a blessed Advent season filled with peace, reflection, and joyful expectation.

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 | January 25, 2026

From The Desk Of Father Nathan | January 25, 2026

ABCD 2026 Kickoff: Together – Do Good.  Seek Peace. Is the theme of the 2026 campaign, one of the most important fundraisers for the Archdiocese of Miami. We will be launching ABCD this week. This year, our target for our parish is $122,184. Last year, because of your collaboration and cooperation, we were able to achieve our target. I will like to thank each and every one of you who participated in that endeavor. It’s the Archdiocesan vital fundraiser, and of course, it is possible only if we, the parish units, actively participate…

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From The Desk Of Father Nathan | January 11, 2026

From The Desk Of Father Nathan | January 11, 2026

ABCD 2026 Kickoff: Together – Do Good.  Seek Peace. Is the theme of the 2026 campaign, one of the most important fundraisers for the Archdiocese of Miami. We will be launching ABCD this week. This year, our target for our parish is $122,184. Last year, because of your collaboration and cooperation, we were able to achieve our target. I will like to thank each and every one of you who participated in that endeavor. It’s the Archdiocesan vital fundraiser, and of course, it is possible only if we, the parish units, actively participate…

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From The Desk Of Father Nathan | January 04, 2026

From The Desk Of Father Nathan | January 04, 2026

New Year’s Blessing: May the Lord bless you with renewed hope, deep peace, good health, and abundant grace in the year ahead. May God grant you strength in challenges, joy in daily life, and His guiding light in all that you do.

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From The Desk Of Father Nathan | December 21, 2025

From The Desk Of Father Nathan | December 21, 2025

Prepare to Celebrate the Joyful Feast of Christmas. Thanks to all Who Attended the Advent Retreat. I want to express my deepest appreciation to you all for your participation in the Advent retreat. I received very positive feedback from the people who attended and seemed to have liked it. God bless you all.

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