Fr. Rob's Weekly Message
October 29, 2023
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 10/28/23
Dear Friends,
First, I want to share some additional information regarding a leadership change within our parishes as we embark on an exciting phase of growth and revival.
As our environment changes and the needs of our parishes evolve, communications have become increasingly vital. We want to keep everyone ... Read More »
October 22, 2023
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 10/17/23
Dear Friends,
I am away this weekend returning to my “second home” in Beverly, Massachusetts.
It will be my first return since Easter when my two friends. Armand LaSelva and Marla Lech, died within days of one another. I have never missed some summertime in Beverly for over 40 ... Read More »
October 15, 2023
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 10/12/23
Dear Friends,
As I write this article (Saturday October 7), I am still wearing shorts even though this morning the air has changed! Ever the optimist and spoiled by this past week’s temperatures, I am awaiting our Indian Summer to arrive some day soon!
This past week we had ... Read More »
October 8, 2023
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 10/05/23
Dear Friends,
Hopefully by now, you have received a letter from Bishop Matano and myself addressing this year’s Catholic Ministry Appeal.I really like the theme “Go Forth With Christ!” This theme builds upon our parishes current theme of “Strengthening the Vine.”Together we are called upon to support, build upon ... Read More »
October 1, 2023
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 9/27/23
Dear Friends,
Please join me in welcoming Father Francis Muriithi for our masses this weekend. Father Francis is visiting us representing the Propagation of the Faith for the Diocese of Rochester. His presence and words will remind each of us of our role to be actively engaged in the ... Read More »
September 24, 2023
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 9/21/23
Dear Friends,
Fall is in the air, even though, as I write this column it is still technically summer! Keep wearing your shorts!!
Next weekend, we will have a visiting missionary speak at all our masses both at Saint Catherine of Siena and the Church of the Transfiguration. This ... Read More »
September 17, 2023
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 9/14/23
Dear Friends,
It seems just like yesterday (actually it was last Saturday morning) our men went off to Booneville, Kentucky. This weekend they return and I am anxious to hear how the Holy Spirit guided and blessed their week. From the stories I have heard from past years, I ... Read More »
September 10, 2023
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 9/07/23
Dear Friends,
This Saturday several men from our parishes are heading out for Booneville, Kentucky. These generous stewards will offer their hands, hearts and souls to assist our sisters and brothers in various needs. These brothers of ours will bring blessings to lift up the lives of others so ... Read More »
September 3, 2023
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 8/31/23
Dear Friends,
On June 28, 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed the law creating a National Labor Day.
You and I celebrate this holiday in a variety of ways, but like many national holidays (Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July) do we appreciate, by our activities on these holidays, ... Read More »
August 27, 2023
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 8/24/23
Dear Friends,
Hopefully, you were able to join us at one of our liturgies last weekend. At three of them, we were blessed to welcome new children into our faith family celebrating the Sacrament of Baptism! Cora, Norah and Noah all became “children of God”!!! These beautiful children have ... Read More »