A Message from Father Nathan
My dearest people closest to my heart!
God bless you and your generous heart.
I will be on my annual priestly retreat this week
—Retreats are vital for priests – not only for personal renewal, but also so that we may better serve you.
Please pray for me during this time, and know that I will be carrying all of you in my prayers as I spend this time with the Lord.
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. Retreats are vital for priests – not only for personal renewal, but also so that we may better serve you, the people entrusted to our care. Please pray for me during this time, and know that I will be carrying all of you in my prayers as I spend this time with the Lord.
In 2026, St Gabriel will celebrate our 60th Anniversary
I also want to joyfully share some important news about our parish family. On March 24, 2026, we will begin the celebration of the 60th Anniversary—our Diamond Jubilee—of our beloved parish. This is a time of thanksgiving and vision, a moment to reflect on God’s goodness over the years and to look forward in faith and hope.
As part of this jubilee celebration, we are prayerfully considering the construction of a bell tower on our parish grounds.
This tower will serve multiple purposes:
- A visible sign of faith for the community around us, a quiet but constant way of evangelizing.
- A landmark and symbol of our parish identity, reminding us and others of our Catholic presence and mission.
- A spiritual statement—The tower is being envisioned to be 53 feet high, a meaningful number that reflects the 53 Hail Mary beads in the Rosary, reminding us of Our Lady’s intercession and our call to pray continually.
Tower Appearance
On the tower, we hope to include statues of Our Blessed Mother and St. Gabriel the Archangel, powerful reminders of faith, hope, and joyful proclamation—especially fitting for a parish dedicated to St. Gabriel.
Planning & Prayer
Much still is in the planning stage, but we wanted to share this vision with you early. Many things are being prayerfully considered and discussed. We ask for your prayers as we begin this journey of preparation and celebration. May the Lord guide us in every step, and may this project deepen our faith, strengthen our unity, and draw others to Christ.
Please remember these intentions in your prayers—and once again, know that I will be remembering all of you during my retreat.
May God bless you abundantly.
Our Lady of the Rosary and St. Gabriel the Archangel pray for us!
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 | August 10, 2025
Solemnity of the Assumption of our Blessed Mother – a Holy Day of Obligation
Thursday 14th vigil Mass and, on the 15th, we will have mass at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | August 03, 2025
Our Church is more than a building – it is our extended home. Just as we celebrate the joys and milestones of life within our family homes, I warmly invite you to make the Church the heart of your celebrations too.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | July 27, 2025
Brazilian Amazon Catholic Mission. The Archdiocese of Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. supports 15 vibrant missionary territories with over 400 substations along the rivers and deep within the forest—places that can only be reached by boat.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | July 20, 2025
The Importance of Eucharistic Adoration. My Story & Faith Journey. As a second and third grader, I went to church sometimes at 3:00 a.m. and slept on the steps of the church to open the church was a routine of my life. I wanted to be an altar server. I wanted to pray the morning prayer at 5:00 a.m. at the church…
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | July 13, 2025
As we journey together in faith, I want to pause and offer a heartfelt thank you to each of you, the faithful members of our parish family. Your presence, prayers and participation in the life of our Church are truly a blessing. Thank you for who you are to the Church—
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | July 06, 2025
St. Kateri Tekakwithathe first Native American to be recognized as a saint by the Catholic Church. Born in 1665 in a Mohawk village.