Fr. Rob's Weekly Message
June 9, 2024
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 6/06/24
Dear Friends,
I have been blessed over the years in my pastoral ministry to work, play, pray and serve alongside some phenomenal individuals.
Some of the pastoral ministers who I have met are those of the Permanent Diaconate. Two outstanding individuals, who are our Deacons, are currently blessing my ... Read More »
June 2, 2024
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 5/30/24
Dear Friends,
The peonies are beginning to bloom! The fragrance and colors (yellow is my favorite) bring fond memories to me of this being the month of June. I think back to my graduations from grammar school, high school and college and how my mother’s gardens were magnificent. The ... Read More »
May 26, 2024
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 5/23/24
Dear Friends,
It seems I just spoke about our welcoming the month of May and now we are near its completion. This coming Monday we celebrate our nation’s Memorial Day. We gratefully, as Americans, recognize the commitment of America’s military services, honoring those who lost their lives while defending their country.
Citizens of our great nation remember these faithful men and women in many ways. Many towns have parades and ceremonies on Memorial Day and some events conclude with a memorial service. It is a day to proudly show our American flag. It is an opportunity to thank a veteran(s) we personally know, one we might recognize by their dress or their sharing of their service to our ... Read More »
May 19, 2024
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 5/16/24
Dear Friends,
A Blessed and Happy Pentecost to all! Our Easter Season comes to a triumphant close with the birthday celebration of our church! This is our Christian festival recalling the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples of Jesus after his crucifixion, resurrection and ascension (Acts 2) ... Read More »
May 12, 2024
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 5/08/24
Dear Friends,
As mentioned last week, the Month of May holds many wonderful things to acknowledge and celebrate. We are continuing in the joys of our Easter Season. This beautiful liturgical time, when we rejoice in the resurrection of Jesus and all His promises to the faithful, sustains you ... Read More »
May 5, 2024
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 5/01/24
Dear Friends,
I would like to begin with the following prayer…
“Remember O most gracious Virgin Mary that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin ... Read More »
April 28, 2024
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 4/24/24
Dear Friends,
I want to thank everyone for the prayers for last week’s Boston Marathon! It was a beautiful day and everything went smoothly!
As I have mentioned, now being a volunteer for 38 years and spending 36 years at the finish line, I am so privileged to witness ... Read More »
April 21. 2024
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 4/18/24
Dear Friends,
This year the pastoral councils of St. Catherine of Siena and Transfiguration have been meeting the same evening in the same place. Meetings begin with both councils together for prayer and some reports/topics, followed by each council meeting separately for parish-specific items. The councils have approved a ... Read More »
April 14, 2024
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 4/11/24
Dear Friends,
We go forth in continuing our Easter celebrations and sung Alleluias!
I hope you are finding time in each of these Easter days leading us to Pentecost moments to claim the graces and joys of this sacred season. Christ is alive and very much in our midst ... Read More »
April 7, 2024
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 4/03/24
Dear Friends,
I’m praying that your first week of Easter has been continuing with many joys celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ!
My heart is so grateful to everyone who over the past several weeks came together to gift us with a prayerful and moving Lent to a glorious ... Read More »