Fr. Rob's Weekly Message
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 »
July 14, 2024
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 7/10/24
Pam McInerney, Music Director of St. Catherine of Siena, has penned this week’s column for Fr. Rob. Here’s an update from Pam on the music ministry at St. Catherine’s, and her exciting summer plans!
O come let us adore him, Christ the Lord!
Greetings one and all from ... Read More »
July 7, 2024
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 7/02/24
Dear Friends,
Two weeks ago we witnessed the disciples being in awe and amazement when Jesus stilled the winds and calmed the sea. This weekend it is Jesus who is amazed. Jesus is amazed at the reaction he receives after preaching in the temple.
The listeners exclaim, “Where did ... Read More »
June 30, 2024
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 6/26/24
Dear Friends,
Before us is the Fourth of July! Recently, we have celebrated Memorial Day, Flag Day and Juneteenth. Now arrives another very important day in our American history and why I still have flags proudly shown around my home.
Going back to my Holy Ghost grade school days I ... Read More »