Fr. Rob's Weekly Message
March 5, 2023
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 3/02/23
Dear Friends,
Introduced on Ash Wednesday, our parish theme, “BECOME… FOREVER CHANGED” challenged us to reflect on our prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Hopefully, still in the early moments of this sacred time, we are exploring ourselves and the spiritual journey we may choose that will draw us deeper in ... Read More »
February 26, 2023
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 2/23/23
Dear Friends,
“BECOME…FOREVER CHANGED” is the theme of our two faith communities as we move forward together these six weeks of Lent. This past Wednesday, we began the journey towards Jerusalem and the promise of another experience of Easter! We are blessed.
These six weeks may be challenging for ... Read More »
February 19, 2023
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 2/17/23
Instead of a post from Fr. Rob, we have this article below from our 'Not Your Typical Church Ladies' - our Formation staff of Anne Gallagher and Vicky Wejko (Transfiguration) and Karen Luke (St. Catherine).
As we begin the season of Lent, join us on the journey to ... Read More »
February 12, 2023
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 2/09/23
Dear Friends,
I hope that everyone survived the cold snap we experienced. “Winter” certainly has spoiled us so those cold/bitter days were a reality check!
As I mentioned last week our new year has been one with many returning home to God. This past week Jim Lawler and Jim ... Read More »
February 5, 2023
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 2/02/23
Dear Friends,
The past several days have been filled for me with reminders of my faith and belief in the promises of eternal life.
Thank you to all of you who reached out to me on the death of Bishop Clark. I am grateful for your remembrances of him ... Read More »
January 29, 2023
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 1/26/23
Dear Friends,
It was the spring of 1979. I was in the seminary after graduation from R.I.T. in 1977. My heart and soul was in discernment about a possible career change. I was asked to serve at the installation of the new Bishop who was arriving to lead ... Read More »
January 22, 2023
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 1/19/23
Dear Friends,
The midway of January has brought us a bit of snow and hopes that the Buffalo Bills continue to move forward to the Superbowl!
This weekend Staff members and parishioners from both of our parishes will be gathering to talk about Lent. I know, already! The gathering ... Read More »
January 15, 2023
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 1/12/23
Dear Friends,
We are back in “Ordinary Time.” This particular movement in our liturgical lives will continue to February 22nd. That day will begin our Lenten pilgrimage with the beginning of Ash Wednesday. But here you and I are presently, in “Ordinary Time.”
The beginning days of this new ... Read More »
January 8, 2023
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 1/05/23
Dear Friends,
This weekend we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord! So many of us think of the “Magi, Astrologers, and /or Wise Men” this day. We have in our sacred texts the story of travelers coming great distances following the guidance of a star. These individuals understood they ... Read More »
January 1, 2023
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 12/28/22
Dear Friends,
Happy New Year to all! We are now in 2023 and have another opportunity with this fresh new year to continue experiencing our Advent/Christmas/Epiphany theme, “Illuminate His Light.”
Our two faith communities are blessed with so many wonderful members. I am always in awe of the phenomenal ... Read More »