2021 archive of Pastors Page
Pastor's Page 2021-08-01
Posted by Kurt Lawrence on 7/28/21
Dear St. Gabriel Parishioners: Auxiliary Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg, after spent 4 years with our Archdiocese of Seattle, has received a new assignment from Pope Francis to be the Bishop of Diocese of Reno, Nevada. His installation as Bishop of Reno is scheduled to be Friday, September 25. Plan of ... Read More »
Pastor's Page 2021-07-25
Posted by Kurt Lawrence on 7/20/21
Dear St. Gabriel Parishioners: In the words of Archbishop Paul Etienne: Our goal with this guidance is to ensure safety, protect the vulnerable among us and support the common good. Please remember that many people are unvaccinated and may not be able to receive the vaccine for various reasons. ... Read More »
Pastor's Page 2021-07-04
Posted by Kurt Lawrence on 7/11/21
Dear St. Gabriel Parishioners: … … Happy Fourth of July – Independent Day … … (Observed, this year on Monday, July 5) On this 245th year of celebrating “Independent Day”, we give thanks to God for the many blessing that our nation has received. Once again, we join in ... Read More »
Pastor's Page 2021-07-18
Posted by Kurt Lawrence on 7/11/21
Dear St. Gabriel Parishioners: In the words of Archbishop Paul Etienne: Our goal with this guidance is to ensure safety, protect the vulnerable among us and support the common good. Please remember that many people are unvaccinated and may not be able to receive the vaccine for various reasons. ... Read More »
Pastor's Page 2021-07-11
Posted by Kurt Lawrence on 7/11/21
Dear St. Gabriel Parishioners: IMPORTANT NOTICE … The Offices of St. Gabriel and Prince of Peace Parishes will be Closed the July 12th through July 16th for Staff Development. The Parish Campus will be closed, staff members will not be onsite. In the words of Archbishop Paul Etienne: Our ... Read More »
Pastor's Page 2021-06-27
Posted by Kurt Lawrence on 6/21/21
Dear St. Gabriel Parishioners: A year ago, last weekend, our two parishes, St. Gabriel and Prince of Peace were officially approved by the Archdiocese for the first re-opening for Liturgical Celebrations – limited in-person daily Mass and weekend Masses after a period of just livestreamed Mass only. As you ... Read More »
Pastor's Page 2021-06-20
Posted by Kurt Lawrence on 6/15/21
Dear St. Gabriel Parishioners: HAPPY FATHER’S DAY ... To all Fathers, we give thanks to God for you, who have been a true Gift from God and a Blessing to us as sons and daughters. To all Fathers who have gone before us, our prayer this day and always ... Read More »
Pastor's Page 2021-06-13
Posted by Kurt Lawrence on 6/09/21
Dear St. Gabriel Parishioners: Last Friday was the Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus which was the last of the important series of Feast Days after the Season of Easter: (Ascension, Pentecost, Holy Trinity, the Body and Blood of Christ and Sacred Heart of Jesus). Collectively, these ... Read More »
Pastor's Page 2021-05-16
Posted by Kurt Lawrence on 5/18/21
Dear St. Gabriel Parishioners: Starting Pentecost Weekend, May 22-23 - Holy Communion will return to the normal place in the Mass (after the Rite of Breaking of the Bread). At this time, we will only receive the “Body of Christ” as has been the case for over a year. ... Read More »
Pastor's Page 2021-05-23
Posted by Kurt Lawrence on 5/17/21
Dear St. Gabriel Parishioners: HAPPY PENTECOST … HAPPY BIRTHDAY OF THE CHURCH Come Holy Spirit – Renew the face of the Earth and renew the Church. After joining the Archbishop and Catholics in the Archdiocese to pray a Novena to the Holy Spirit in anticipating the Feast of Pentecost ... Read More »