Fr. Rob's Weekly Message
October 5, 2025
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 10/03/25
Dear Friends,
This weekend we begin a new season of our Diocesan Catholic Ministries Appeal.
The theme of the 2025 – 2026 CMA is “TOGETHER WE BRING HOPE …and HOPE does not disappoint.”
Last year both our parishes made their goals through the prayerfulness and dedication of our parishioners. ... Read More »
September 28, 2025
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 9/25/25
Dear Friends,
While I was away for my friend’s birthday I picked up at mass “The Pilot” which is the archdiocesan newspaper for Boston, Massachusetts. There was an article in it that I thoroughly enjoyed reading. It is entitled “St. Francis’ “Canticle of the Creatures”. After 800 years it endures ... Read More »
September 21, 2025
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 9/18/25
Dear Friends,
I had the joy of taking a few days off to visit my friend Joanne to celebrate her 90th birthday. It was wonderful to celebrate this milestone with her; she has been such a blessing in my life.
Today’s scripture talks about money, and I thought the ... Read More »
August 31, 2025
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 8/29/25
Dear Friends,
One of the things I really enjoy is being the recipient of a handwritten note or card that arrives by snail mail! It’s even more special even before opening the note/card if I recognize the handwriting. Even if I don’t recognize the handwriting it is nice to ... Read More »
August 24, 2025
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 8/21/25
Dear Friends,
I love all four seasons, and I understand some of you do not. Nonetheless, summer always passes by at the same pace as do the other three seasons. For years I have always noticed around August 12th, (just happens to be my natal day) that some trees ... Read More »
August 17, 2025
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 8/14/25
Dear Friends,
The Men’s Retreat last weekend at Notre Dame Retreat House saw 15 men come together from our two parishes!!!
The theme was “Signs of Hope: Being the Eucharist in Our World.” Father Ed Palumbos led our retreat for the second annual year, and it was well received. ... Read More »
August 10, 2025
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 8/07/25
Dear Friends,
A gift I am appreciative of receiving is to have been with men from both Saint Catherine of Siena and the Church of the Transfiguration this very weekend. Time away in beautiful Canandaigua at Notre Dame Retreat House is a gift to step back from the everyday. It ... Read More »
August 3, 2025
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 7/31/25
Dear Friends,
One line from last weekend’s Gospel says, “and ask and you will receive.”
Well, I hopefully did well preaching about this text, but I’m going to use this line in a way I believe we can all identify with today.
Ask and you will receive!
Both Saint ... Read More »
July 27, 2025
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 7/24/25
Dear Friends,
The prayer life of both Saint Catherine of Siena and the Church of the Transfiguration is rich and inspiring to me. Daily masses have an honor all to themselves as they respect and reflect the tradition our Eucharistic liturgies celebrate.
Our weekend liturgies also celebrate the mysteries ... Read More »
July 20, 2025
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 7/19/25
Dear Friends,
The summer days are filling up in my life and I am sure yours are as well with so many things that capture our attention. One upcoming event I welcome is the Men’s Sharing Retreat!
I attended it last August and found it to be a gift to ... Read More »