Fr. Rob's Weekly Message
September 22, 2024
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 9/19/24
Dear Friends,
As many ministries and parish activities start up again in this time of the year, one spring/summer ministry is continuing into the fall at Saint Catherine’s. “Lemonade on the Porch” has been a long time enjoyable moment to gather following Sunday mass. It’s a wonderful opportunity to ... Read More »
September 15, 2024
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 9/11/24
Dear Friends,
I was blessed to have some days off to enjoy friends in New England. Being away over the Labor Day holiday allows me to hold onto summer. The season may be slipping away like our extended daylight but summer doesn’t officially end unto the equinox in a ... Read More »
September 8, 2024
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 9/05/24
Fr. Rob returned this week from his much needed rest. In place of his column, we have our Communications Survey results from our June survey.
Communications Survey Results
We were delighted that 79 people took the time to respond to our survey on communications at our parishes. ... Read More »
September 1, 2024
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 8/28/24
Fr. Rob is away this week on a well deserved rest, so we have guest columnists!
A Note From Karen Luke and Anne Gallagher
As we head into our second year of working together to provide life-long faith formation for both our parishes, we want to take a ... Read More »
August 25, 2024
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 8/21/24
Dear Friends,
As you will see in this issue of the bulletin, the Men’s Retreat took place on August 9 – 10. I was so pleased to join men from our two faith communities and have these 24 hours for prayer, reflection and fellowship. Notre Dame Retreat House in ... Read More »
August 18, 2024
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 8/13/24
Dear Friends,
The richness of our spiritual journeys with the Lord are the moments of grace that bring change to our lives. Change is not always easy or welcomed as we have often encountered in our sacred scriptures. Just recently in our daily mass, Simon, answered Jesus’s question, as to ... Read More »
August 11, 2024
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 8/08/24
Dear Friends,
Summer days have its blessings! There are two blessings I would like to share with you.
Jody Beckett and Allison DiMarco shared with us two weeks ago they are taking on the leadership of the Bright Red Bookshelf Ministry. This ministry provides gently used children’s books to children ... Read More »
August 4, 2024
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 7/31/24
Dear Friends,
I begin my weekly writing addressing my sisters and brothers as “Dear Friends.” My sincerity is honest in this salutation and I believe most appreciate that I think of you as my friend. You are. I am grateful to those of you who reciprocate and thank the Lord ... Read More »
July 28, 2024
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 7/25/24
Dear Friends,
I hope you have had a blessed week.
Last weekend, I shared from our sacred texts the importance of taking care of ourselves and heeding Jesus’s invitation to “come away”. Whether we are actively in pastoral ministry, or a spouse, parent or a caregiver, or fully employed ... Read More »
July 21, 2024
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 7/17/24
Dear Friends,
What a great and fabulous time was experienced in this year’s Vacation Bible School! With the theme “CATHLETICS! Training to be Champions for Christ”, under the direction of Vicky Wejko and her dedicated and skilled volunteers, our young people from both our parishes had a memorable experience!
... Read More »