Nativity of Our Lord & St. Gabriel Parish
  • About
    • Mass & Devotional Schedule
    • Contact & Directions
    • From the Pastor
    • Staff Directory
    • New to the Parish?
    • Bulletins
    • Registration
    • State of the Parish
  • Sacraments
    • Baptism
    • Reconciliation
    • Eucharist
    • Confirmation
    • Holy Orders
    • Matrimony
    • Anointing the Sick
    • Sacramental Records
  • Ministries
    • Liturgical
    • Music
    • Ministers of Care
  • Education
    • Parish Schools
    • Religious Education
    • RCIA
    • Adult Faith Formation
  • Parish Life
    • News & Events
    • Parish Calendar
    • Funerals
    • Giving
    • Catholic Resources
  • Lent

From the Pastor

    Fr. James Hurlbert, Pastor

    Picture
    Most recent posts

December 18th

12/18/2022

 
Dear Friends,
Thank you to all who participated in this year’s Giving Tree! And thanks also to those who contributed to our coat drives. Many families, children and veterans benefited from your Christmas generosity.

We had a nice experience at St. Gabriel on the 6th with the church open for private prayer, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and the opportunity for Confessions. We’ll do it again this week at our Nativity of Our Lord church, on Monday, the 19th, from 6:30 – 8pm. With all the “hustle and bustle” of the holiday season, it can offer a nice pre-Christmas boost to take a little time out and spend it in quiet with the Lord. While we can pray anywhere we want, there is something special about praying in a church. And praying before the Blessed Sacrament in the monstrance makes that experience even more powerful.

Christmas is next weekend! We have a full week between the Fourth Sunday of Advent and Christmas this year; next year, be prepared: the Fourth Sunday of Advent will also be Christmas Eve! Our Christmas schedule is on the web site and in the bulletin.
For all who will be traveling this week, I’ll pray for a safe arrival at your destination and a safe return home. I hope that all will be able to spend some time with those they love, as we reflect on the great Mystery of God’s love while preparing to celebrate the birth of God’s Son.


May your week reflect the encounter with Christ
we experienced at Mass today!

Comments are closed.
Picture

CONTACT US

Parish Office
653 West 37th Street
Chicago, IL 60609
773-927-6263
Email the Office
Directions

St. Gabriel Church
Corner​ of Lowe and 45th Street
Chicago, IL 60609
Directions

Nativity of Our Lord Church
Corner​ of Union and 37th Street
Chicago, IL 60609
Directions

Quick Links

Mass Schedule
Contact & Directions
Bulletins
New to the Parish?
Make a Gift
Registration
Sacramental Records
Parish Calendar

Connect With Us

Search our site


Picture
Site powered by The Archdiocese of Chicago
© Nativity of Our Lord & St. Gabriel Parish
  • About
    • Mass & Devotional Schedule
    • Contact & Directions
    • From the Pastor
    • Staff Directory
    • New to the Parish?
    • Bulletins
    • Registration
    • State of the Parish
  • Sacraments
    • Baptism
    • Reconciliation
    • Eucharist
    • Confirmation
    • Holy Orders
    • Matrimony
    • Anointing the Sick
    • Sacramental Records
  • Ministries
    • Liturgical
    • Music
    • Ministers of Care
  • Education
    • Parish Schools
    • Religious Education
    • RCIA
    • Adult Faith Formation
  • Parish Life
    • News & Events
    • Parish Calendar
    • Funerals
    • Giving
    • Catholic Resources
  • Lent