2022 archive of Fr. Rob's Weekly Message
August 14, 2022
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 8/11/22
Dear Friends,I have been told that at 5:31 PM, on August 12, 1955, I was born into the world.
My parents were Betsy and Paul. I am very happy that they chose to bring me into the world. Being the first born, they certainly had some time to practice ... Read More »
August 7, 2022
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 8/04/22
Dear Friends,
This very Saturday we acknowledge The Transfiguration of the Lord! During our Advent Season we often hear words calling us to beawake and prepared for the coming of the Lord.
“Be attentive!” are words our Byzantine Catholic sisters and brothers hear during the Liturgy of the Word ... Read More »
July 31, 2022
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 7/28/22
Dear Friends, How many times have I heard someone say “Sooner or later everyone will get it”. “It” being Covid. I was determined to be responsible and do my best to keep myself safe and healthy so that I could do my ministry and be available to serve. “The best ... Read More »
July 24, 2022
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 7/22/22
Fr. Rob's guest blogger this week is Karen Luke, the Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation at St. Catherine's!
The other day I was walking behind a mom and her 2-year-old son in a parking lot. It wasn’t a busy parking lot, and he just stopped and sat down ... Read More »
July 17, 2022
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 7/14/22
Dear Friends,
This Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time we are presented by the evangelist, Luke a very familiar story. You know it. It is about a visit Jesus made to his friends home.
There are two sisters, Martha and Mary and tension arises. Luke writes, “Martha burdened with much ... Read More »
July 10, 2022
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 7/08/22
Dear Friends,We are now a little more than half way through 2022!
As our time marches forward I pray that we will have some wonderful summer days to replenish our spirits and to be able to enjoy the beautiful landscape we behold.
I think last weekend's Gospel and this ... Read More »
July 3, 2022
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 6/30/22
Dear Friends,Way before Covid, Saint Catherine of Siena received a Bible donated by parishioners, Laureen and Joe Sortino. At the time the Bible was 156 years old. Welcoming the gift, it was decided to create a place of honor for it. Bob Gruber, our very gifted, creative and talented ... Read More »
June 26, 2022
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 6/24/22
Dear Friends,On June 29, 2021, I officially became the Pastor of both Saint Catherine of Siena and the Church of the Transfiguration.When Bishop Matano called to tell me of this appointment I was very humbled, honored, thrilled and excited. This new role was something I was not going to ... Read More »
June 19, 2022
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 6/16/22
Dear Friends,June brings before us many moments of celebration!I presided at our first of eleven weddings this year on June 4th! Emily and Austin proclaimed their vows and commitment with much joy, faith and enthusiasm! It was a beautiful and sacred occasion.I've been honored to attend High School graduation ... Read More »
June 12, 2022
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 6/09/22
Dear Friends,I am very grateful to both Saint Catherine of Siena and the Church of the Transfiguration Parish Pastoral Councils who have welcomed me and worked alongside me this past year! What a wonderful group of stewards who make being “church” a blessing! First and foremost, I sincerely thank ... Read More »