2025 archive of Fr. Rob's Weekly Message
November 2, 2025
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 10/31/25
Dear Friends,
We begin a new month this weekend. We are nearing the end of 2025! November 1st is the feast of All Saints. Because it falls on a Saturday this year it is not designated as a Holy Day of Obligation.
Nonetheless, every day of life from God ... Read More »
October 26, 2025
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 10/24/25
Dear Friends,
We are in a season of harvest and that season is expressed in many ways. One way is in the asking of support.
You and I are asked often and in so many ways to give support. It is often in monetary asks. Sometimes it may seem ... Read More »
October 19, 2026
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 10/16/25
Dear Friends,
I am traveling to attend a friend’s wedding, so in lieu of my usual column, I am sharing with you some words of wisdom as we enjoy the season of autumn.
Blessings,
Father Rob
Sparking Holiness
As the seasons change, a lot of us like to ... Read More »
October 12, 2025
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 10/10/25
Dear Friends,
As our Catholic Ministries Appeal is underway, I am very grateful to those who joined me in making a pledge so far! By now, I hope every registered parishioner received their letter addressing the CMA. This year’s theme, “Together We Bring Hope…and Hope does not disappoint” ... Read More »
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 »