2020 archive of The Corner Office
Sunday, July 5, 2020
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 7/02/20
Dear Friends,
We are now into the third weekend of Mass back in church, while still offering a live stream Mass at 9:00 AM on Sunday. The total attendance at the three Masses has been approximately 200. Pre-corona virus average attendance was 750/800 on the average weekend depending of ... Read More »
Sunday, June 28, 2020
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 6/26/20
Dear Friends,
On a recent evening, I decided to do a little research about the Fourth of July and here are some facts I discovered. They reminded me how blessed we are as a country even in the midst of all the social unrest we are experiencing as we ... Read More »
Sunday, June 21, 2020
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 6/18/20
Dear Friends,
WELCOME BACK! It is so good to have so many of you back; I look forward to the day when everyone can return; please continue to pray for safety and health. Are you praying and acting in some way for those who seek justice? Let us take ... Read More »
Sunday, June 14, 2020
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 6/11/20
Dear Friends,
I am pleased to announce we will begin having Mass in church beginning next weekend and will follow the normal summer schedule of 4:30 PM, 9:00 and 11:00 AM. You will receive a letter via USPS with the details of what to expect. Please read the letter ... Read More »
Sunday, June 7, 2020
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 6/04/20
Dear Friends,
It is Monday morning, June 1, and I am at my desk trying to understand the events of this past weekend as it relates to the murder of George Floyd. As we know what started out, in Rochester, as a peaceful protest ended up far from peaceful ... Read More »
Sunday, May 31, 2020
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 5/28/20
Dear Friends, Happy Pentecost Sunday….Come Holy Spirit fill our hearts with grace and peace!
In some ways, I get a chuckle out of all the conversations around the question: “When will the churches reopen?” I have been responding by saying “I really do not know, maybe sometime in July.” ... Read More »
Sunday, May 24, 2020
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 5/22/20
Dear Friends,
Jesus Christ is risen, Alleluia!
Memorial Day is a solemn time to remember the sacrifice of our military men and women and reflect upon our obligation to those who do and have served our country. Our commitment must continue long after high profile conflicts cease.
A “Soldiers ... Read More »
Sunday, May 17, 2020
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 5/14/20
Dear Friends,
Jesus Christ is risen, Alleluia!
Laudato Si Week (Our Care for Our Common Home) May 16-24, occasions the fifth anniversary of Laudato Si’, which was signed on May 24, 2015. Pope Francis’ encyclical on care for our common home, Laudato Si’, is an inspiration during moments of ... Read More »
Sunday, May 10, 2020
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 5/08/20
Dear Friends,
Jesus Christ is risen, Alleluia!
When love makes sacrifice a pleasure! The last few weekends I have been sharing inspirational experiences I encountered in recent days. This week I share with you the inspiration that most all of have experienced – our mothers!
Once again it ... Read More »
Sunday, May 3, 2020
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 4/30/20
Dear Friends,
Jesus Christ is risen, Alleluia!
For the last few weeks, I have begun my weekly column with an experience or two that are a source of inspiration during these most unsettled days! Last week one morning when I was coming into the Parish Office, I ran into ... Read More »