Image: Saint Andrew Kim Taegon and Companions | CNS Photo
A Message from Father Nathan
My dearest people who are all close to my heart!
Lots of love, blessings, and prayers to you all.
Blessing of the Pets
Sunday, October 2nd @ 1:00 pm
Tuesday, October 4th is the Feast of St. Francis the Patron Saint of all animals. In honor of his feast, we will have a Blessing of the Animals
WHEN: Sunday, October 2, 2022,
WHERE: Parking lot – Directly behind the church
TIME: 1:00 p.m.
Feast of St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226)
Tuesday, October 4th
We have an important Feast this week.
“Francis, go and build up My house, which is falling into ruin”.
To fulfill this command of our Lord, St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) began by restoring physical churches and continued by building up the spiritual Church in souls. Francis’ humility, purity, and true joy inspired many to convert and have a deeper faith.
Who Was St. Francis of Assisi?
He is one of the greatest saints of the church. He was gifted with the stigmata and is known for his deep devotion to the Eucharist.
Francis was the son of Pietro de Bernardone, a cloth merchant. Francis learned to read and write Latin at the school near the church of San Giorgio, acquired some knowledge of the French language and literature, and was especially fond of the Provencal culture of the troubadours.
He liked to speak French (although he never did so perfectly) and even attempted to sing in the language.
His youth was most likely without serious moral lapses, and his exuberant love of life and a general spirit of worldliness made him a recognized leader of the young men of the town.
conversion to apostolic life
Several episodes contributed to his conversion to apostolic life:
- a vision of Christ while St. Francis prayed in the grotto near Assisi
- an experience of poverty during a pilgrimage to Rome, where in rags, he mingles with the beggars before St. Peter’s Basilica and begged alms
- an incident in which he not only gave alms to a leper (he had always felt a deep repugnance for lepers) but also kissed his hand.
- Francis heard the crucifix above the altar command him: “Go, Francis and repair my house which, as you can see, is well-high in ruins.”
Taking this literally, Frances hurried home, gathers some fine cloth from his father’s shop, and rode off to the nearby town of Foligno, where he sold both cloth and horse and left everything and followed Christ in utter poverty.
God bless you all.
With lots of love and blessing.
Ever wanting to be faithful to your service.
—Fr. Sahayanathan Nathan
Set up Online Giving.
You can make a one-time donation or set up recurring gifts.
Join our Parish Family
Register in the parish, so that it’s easy to become a confirmation sponsor or Godparent.
Want to Lend a Helping Hand?
Find volunteer opportunities and share your talents.
Need a Helping Hand?
We are here to help. Request home visits, send a prayer request. For urgent needs call 954.943.3684
Past Messages from Father Nathan
Father Nathan St Gabriel | July 21, 2019
Father Nathan St Gabriel | July 21, 2019 A Message from Father Nathan My Dearest people Last Sunday right before the Masses, as I was greeting people at the entrance of the church, I saw this little girl, Samantha, along with her parents. I welcomed her and asked her...
Father Nathan St Gabriel Letter to The Parish
Father Nathan Joins St Gabriel Catholic Church | Letter to Parishioners A Message from Father Nathan | First Letter from Father Nathan to the St Gabriel Parish My dearest People of St. Gabriel! May the peace of Risen Christ dwell upon you. On 5/6/2019, Most Rev....
Father Nathan St Gabriel | July 14, 2019
Father Nathan St Gabriel | July 14, 2019A Message from Father Nathan Prayerful greetings to you, my people of St. Gabriel!! There is one thing that make me uncomfortable as your parish priest, and that is to ask people to contribute money to the church. I literallly...
Father Nathan St Gabriel | July 07, 2019
Father Nathan St Gabriel | June 30, 2019
From the Desk of Father Nathan St. Gabriel Pompano Beach. Every week Father Nathan shares his spiritual message of encouragement with the parish.
Father Nathan St Gabriel | June 30, 2019
Father Nathan St Gabriel | June 30, 2019A Message from Father Nathan My Dearest People Let the peace of Christ be with you. I am indeed glad to inform you I have moved here to the rectory, settling down. I am also making effort to learn your names and faces. I wish to...
Father Nathan St Gabriel | June 23, 2019
From the Desk of Father Nathan St. Gabriel Pompano Beach. Every week Father Nathan shares his spiritual message of encouragement with the parish.