2022 archive of Pastors Page
Pastor's Page 2022-08-07
Posted by Paul Turner on 9/28/22
Dear Parishioners:
---The book of Wisdom, named after the wisest of all the Israelite kings - Solomon, was used as a manual or textbook for young Jews living in a Greek culture from 300 B.C. to 200 A.D. The Jews were awed by the brilliant culture around them, ... Read More »
Pastor's Page 2022-07-31
Posted by Paul Turner on 9/28/22
Dear Parishioners:
---The author of the Book – Ecclesiastes - calls himself Qoheleth, which is translated “one who assembles” or “teacher.” He is cynical about life, having lived a long time and seen the futility of much of his work. His book ends with a simple truth: the ... Read More »
Pastor's Page 2022-07-24
Posted by Kurt Lawrence on 7/18/22
Dear St. Gabriel Parishioners: THANK YOU, KURT LAWRENCE! With a sad heart and reluctantly, that I accepted the resignation of our Parish Administrator, Kurt Lawrence, several week ago. This last Friday, July 22, was Kurt last day. We will miss Kurt greatly because he had helped established our two ... Read More »
Pastor's Page 2022-07-17
Posted by Kurt Lawrence on 7/11/22
Dear St. Gabriel Parishioners:
Summer indeed is here now; not only as days in the sequence of calendar but in reality, and somewhat beautiful weather. I hope you do enjoy this special time refreshing and engaging in joyful activities.
I want to take this opportunity to say a big ... Read More »
Pastor's Page 2022-07-10
Posted by Kurt Lawrence on 7/05/22
Dear St. Gabriel Parishioners: I hoped that you also had a wonderful celebration of July 4 (Independence Day) this past week. What a great day to remember and celebrate the reality of who we are as a nation and as a people to continue to set high the value ... Read More »
Pastor's Page 2022-07-03
Posted by Kurt Lawrence on 6/28/22
Dear St. Gabriel Parishioners: …Happy Fourth of July – Independent Day… On this 246th year of celebrating “Independent Day”, we give thanks to God for the many blessing that our nation has received. Once again, we join in one voice to ask God for continuing blessings for our nation ... Read More »
Pastor's Page 2022-06-26
Posted by Kurt Lawrence on 6/22/22
Dear St. Gabriel Parishioners:
With sadness of heart, I accepted the resignation of LeeAnne, of our longtime Director of Liturgical Music Ministry; but with many of you, parishioners, I’m grateful for LeeAnne longevity in Music Ministry here at St. Gabriel Parish and the gifts of her singing voice and ... Read More »
Pastor's Page 2022-06-12
Posted by Kurt Lawrence on 6/08/22
Dear St. Gabriel Parishioners: … HAPPY FEAST OF THE BLESSED HOLY TRINITY …
In one Gospel’s reading, Jesus says: “…. I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now. But when He comes, the Spirit of truth, He will guide you to all truth”.
Theologians ... Read More »
Pastor's Page 2022-06-05
Posted by Kurt Lawrence on 6/02/22
Dear St. Gabriel Parishioners: HAPPY PENTECOSTHAPPY BIRTHDAY OF THE CHURCH Come Holy Spirit – Renew the face of the Earth and Renew the Church. When the event of Pentecost occurred more than 2000 years ago, the apostles were transformed by their “encounter with the Holy Spirit”. They were changed ... Read More »
Pastor's Page 2022-05-29
Posted by Kurt Lawrence on 5/24/22
Dear St. Gabriel Parishioners: … Happy the Feast of “The Ascension of the Lord into Heaven” …
This Feast Day reminds us that even though Jesus has ascended into Heaven, Jesus still is the “source of nourishment” that we receive everyday when we “do this in memory of Him ... Read More »