Fr. Rob's Weekly Message
March 30, 2025
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 3/27/25
Dear Friends,
This day I’ m going forward with Pope Francis, with thoughts of how I am a “Pilgrim of Hope”.
Among the thoughts that I carry are remembrances of the sisters and brothers who have been welcomed home to eternal life this year: John, Mary, Stephen, Dick, J.R., Ange, ... Read More »
March 23, 2025
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 3/20/25
Dear Friends,
This weekend we find ourselves at the Third Sunday of Lent. As “Pilgrims of Hope”, I am praying for all of us that these Lenten days are fruitful in our spiritual growth.
This weekend the passage from Luke 13:1-9 has Jesus sharing a parable about the fig ... Read More »
March 16, 2025
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 3/13/25
Dear Friends,
One of my memories of a Lent long ago was the theme that Saint Pius the Tenth Parish used one year.
It was “Pardon My Lenten Smile.”
From my recollection it was to remind the people of faith that even in the season of Lent where we ... Read More »
March 9, 2025
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 3/07/25
Dear Friends,
We are moving forward as “Pilgrims of Hope” this First Sunday of Lent and onward to Easter!
The weekend Sacred Texts remind us, as Paul said to the Roman community, “the word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart.”
Just three days ago, on ... Read More »
March 2, 2025
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 2/26/25
Dear Friends,
This weekend and Monday and Tuesday will be the end of our “Ordinary Time” for a while.
On Wednesday, March 5th, we will begin the season of Lent. This day, our Ash Wednesday leads us through forty days of prayer, fasting and almsgiving all in preparation to ... Read More »
February 23, 2025
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 2/21/25
Dear Friends,
Are we prepared for this weekend’s Gospel? It is not like we haven’t heard it before.
Jesus said to his disciples: ”To you who hear, I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat ... Read More »
February 16, 2025
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 2/13/25
Dear Friends,
Well we have all made it through the Superbowl at this point. I am so pleased Josh Allen received the MVP award at the NFL Honors Ceremony. There are many of you who I know feel the same way. I write this article not knowing the outcome ... Read More »
February 9, 2025
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 2/06/25
Dear Friends,
As everyone knows, we have a wonderful Parish Staff!
As I write this early in the week, I am looking forward to and will be blessed this coming Friday, February 7, to be with Anne Gallagher and Karen Luke as they bring some of our phenomenal youth ... Read More »
February 2, 2025
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 1/30/25
Dear Friends,
This weekend we commemorate the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple. These sacred passages from the Gospel of Luke have always found a tender spot in my heart.
Mary and Joseph reveal they are not of great financial situation as they offer two doves instead of ... Read More »
January 26, 2025
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 1/23/25
Dear Friends,
In the freshness of the New Year it is always enjoyable to have something to look forward to doing. Living where we do, winter offers so much with sledding, ice skating, skiing, and snowboarding. We have great parks all around, one being a favorite of many, Mendon Ponds.
Indoor activities are abundant as well. There’s indoor golf, pickleball, a variety of sports, being present at Buffalo Bills games or watching from the warmth of ... Read More »