St. Roch Parish Sister Parish ~ St. Anne of Chardonnieres, Haiti

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The Church of Saint Roch, Oxford, MA THE SIXTEENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME July 22, 2018

Saturday, July 21, 2018 4:00 PM Joseph & Florence Peloquin by the family Sunday, July 22, 2018 8:30 AM Amelia & Alphonse Anusauskas by The Jalbert Family 11:00 AM Henry, Alice & Robert Fredette by the family Monday, July 23, 2018 8:30 AM Richard Laverdure (living) by Paula Miner and Ken Mills Tuesday, July 24, 2018 8:30 AM No Mass Wednesday, July 25, 2018 8:30 AM No Mass—Fr. Roy celebrating Mass at St. Paul’s Cathedral Thursday, July 26, 2018 8:30 AM Margaret & Howard Rushford by the family Friday, July 27, 2018 8:30 AM Anthony Mazzone, Sr. by daughter Pam Richardson and family Saturday, July 28, 2018 4:00 PM Raymond Decoteau by The Soul Sisters Sunday, July 29, 2018 8:30 AM Scott Bodreau (5th Anniversary) by the family 11:00 AM Frederick Reeks, Sr. by daughter Yvonne Nelson and family

Scripture Readings

Sunday, July 22 Jer 23:1-6 Eph 2:13-18 Mk 6:30-34 Monday, July 23 Mi 6:1-4, 6-8 Mt 12:38-42 Tuesday, July 24 Mi 7:14-15, 18-20 Mt 12:46-50 Wednesday, July 25 2 Cor 4:7-15 Mt 20:20-28 Thursday, July 26 Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13 Mt 13:10-17 Friday, July 27 Jer 3:14-17 Mt 13:18-23 Saturday, July 28 Jer 7:1-11 Mt 13:24-30 Sunday, July 29 2 Kgs 4:42-44 Eph 4:1-6, Jn 6:1-15

PARISH DIRECTORY

334 Main St., Oxford, MA 01540

Rectory Office ………………………………(508) 987-8987 Fax ……………………………...…………. (508) 987-8938 Religious Education Office………………….(508) 987-2382

Pastor Rev. Michael J. Roy Deacon Rev. Mr. Paul Connolly Director of Religious Education Mrs. Terry Ann Renaud Administrative Assistant (M-TH 9-4) Mrs. Teri Rawson Email: strochrectory@gmail.com Director of Music Ms. Anna Pizzolato St. Vincent de Paul Society.………… Arlene (508) 987-2813

Cemetery ………………..Contact rectory at (508) 987-8987

Mass Schedule

Saturday: 4:00 PM Sunday: 8:30 & 11:00 AM

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 AM

(No Mass here the fourth Wednesday of the month—Fr. Roy has Mass at

St. Paul’s Cathedral)

Confessions: 3:00 PM Saturday or anytime on request.

Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday 8:30-4 Pastoral Care: All the time

WEBSITE: strochoxford.com

EMAILS: Teri Rawson—Rectory Office: strochrectory@gmail.com Terry Renaud—Rel. Ed. Office: strochoxford@gmail.com

July 14 & 15

Offertory Envelopes (134) $ 4,362.00 Loose Money 295.00 Other sources of income 421.00 Total 5,078.00 Weekly Goal 5,582.00 Result - 504.00

Thank You!

2 One-Day Passes available. $70 value. Located in Glen, New

Hampshire. Valid through 10/8/18. These can be yours for a donation of $20. First come, first served. Call recto-ry office (508) 987-8987. Visit STORYLANDNH.COM

Charity Drawing Bernadette Circle No. 709, Daughters of Isabella is a non-profit organization of Catholic women founded on the principal of its motto: “Unity, Friendship, and Charity”. By their faith, they are called to serve and be inspired and challenged to do God’s work. They attain monies for charity purposes in various ways. One is an annual chari-ty drawing. Members of D. of I. will be selling raffle tickets here at St. Roch on the weekends of July 21/22 & Aug 18/19. The Drawing will be held on Sept. 11th. Charities that have benefited by their efforts are Boys & Girls Clubs, Food Banks, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Veterans Shelter, Center of Hope, Walks for Hunger and Cancer, supplies to Haiti, Visitation House, just to men-tion a few. Thank you for your support.

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The Church of Saint Roch, Oxford, MA THE SIXTEENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME July 22, 2018

My Dear Parishioners, Another secret of mine that perhaps you know already; I can sometimes get a bit disorganized. For instance that book I spoke about last week, “Without A Doubt” by Bishop Tobin; well I can’t find it and I wanted to share the second part of the article on the Church. Oh well!

Maybe this happened so that I could share with you this most moving article I just read—

******** At thirty-nine Fay had been diagnosed with stage-four lung cancer. She didn’t smoke. She had no family history of cancer. It was illogical and unfair, but Fay had a 15 percent chance of living past a year and a 5 percent chance of living two years.

Fay had to do something no parent should ever have to do. She had to look into the eyes of her children and tell them she wasn’t going to be with them as they grew up. Fay may not have had control over when she died, but she could decide the kind of legacy she would leave. And in the midst of astounding suffering, Fay chose to leave a legacy of hope.

When asked how she could live with such joy considering the circumstances, Fay would point to the Church. She would point to the place where she encountered a God who loved her enough to suffer, die, and rise again just for her. Fay would point to the reason for her hope: Jesus.

Here are Fay’s own words from her eulogy. As you read them, I pray that you will ask yourself the question: If Fay can live with such hope, what is stopping me?” Greetings one last time to all my dear family and friends. You should have known who would have the last word! I want to thank all of you for coming here today to celebrate my life and to support my family and each other during this difficult time. It warms my heart just to think of all of you gathered together in my favorite place—the Catholic Church. I pray that you will truly see and appreciate the beauty of the church, the stained glass windows, the large crucifix, the statues, flowers, and candles. I hope that you really hear the glorious music and the spoken Word of God in the liturgy. May you smell the distinct smell of holiness that is seemingly present in all churches, and feel the renewal that comes through the holy water that is constantly flowing through the fountain. May you taste his promise to us in the bread and wine, his Body and Blood. I have spent many hours in this church—at Mass, in adoration, or just sitting alone in the presence of our Lord pouring my heart out and having it filled again. It has been these very things that have sustained and guided me during this most painful and difficult journey. The spiritual peace, strength, and even joy granted to me during my illness are impossible to explain except through faith. I know now, it is the only real reward worth seek-ing.

I know there will be times of pain, loneliness, and grief for those I leave behind. They are necessary components of true love. For proof of this, all you have to do is look up at he cross. But, beyond the pain is strength, beyond the loneliness is apprecia-tion for life and others, beyond the grief is wisdom and hope—hope that we will all once again be united with God and each other in eternal glory forever.

John, Olivia, Luke, Sam, Mom, Dad, Troy, and Ben. When I look back on my life I am most thankful for the amazing family that I was blessed with. You are all incredible people and I hope and pray that you can go forward with joy in your heart, appreciating the time we had together and all the wonderful memories we created. Our time together may not have been the longest, but is was the best!

John, love of my life, my rock, my best friend, and my co-manager of the home. God doesn’t make them any better than you. Don’t worry. I will continue to pray for you daily. Olivia, Luke, and Sam. You were my pride, my joy, and my inspiration. As you leave the house every day, may you hear your mother’s voice saying, “Make good choices!”

As for me, I am the luckiest of all. I had a life filled with incredible family and friends, a career I loved, the best husband and children ever, fun, security, and most of all faith. What more could a girl ask for? Now I am planning to finally rest in eternal peace and glory with God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Until we meet again… Fay

The Readings for next Sunday, July 29, 2018

2 Kings 4:42-44 Ephesians 4:1-6

John 6:1-15

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The Church of Saint Roch, Oxford, MA THE SIXTEENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME July 22, 2018

Come Join Us for St Roch/St Ann Summer Co-Ed Volleyball

Games are Mondays (see below)

GREENBRIAR FIELD — NORTH OXFORD

16 St. Roch’s/St. Ann’s moved to a record of 4-0 with a win over St Rose of Lima of Northboro Game 1 (21 to 12) Game 2 (21 to 10) Game 3 (15 to 7)

Next Games:

23 7:00 pm vs St Joseph, Charlton 30 7:00 pm vs St Bernadette, Northboro

August 6 & 13 Playoff Schedule & BBQ TBA

Catechists all levels K-12 Please come to a meeting!

Tuesday July 17, 6:30 PM in

Rooms 3 / 4 Parish Center

MONDAYS, JULY 23 & 30, 2018

FLEA MARKET & VENDOR FAIR August 25 & 26

Saturday & Sunday 7 am - 4 pm (Rain or Shine)

St. Roch Lot on Main St. next to common

Accepting flea market donations. Garage now open for drop off of donations.

(PLEASE NO tires, clothing, electronics, TV’s, encyclopedias or mattresses. Call for restrictions on furniture.)

***** Or RENT YOUR OWN SPACE:

10’ x 20’ Spaces Available $25 for flea market or vendors (both days!)

Call 508-987-8987 to reserve your space by 8/21/18.

Forms available at entrances of the church.

Help is needed for set up on Friday, August 24th—

Help is also needed on Saturday & Sunday during fair. Displaying, pricing, collecting money. No lifting.

Any amount of time will be very much appreciated! Call Julie for details 508-987-8272.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!

Church Sign of the Week:

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The Church of Saint Roch, Oxford, MA THE SIXTEENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME July 22, 2018

Adults and youth work together to run the breakfasts and other events, you are asked to help. Breakfast tickets for family or a friend (just $4) contribute as do Gift Cards (from BJ’s or Market Basket) syrup, Aunt Jemima’s Pancake

Mix, butter, breakfast sausages, eggs, Texas Toasting bread (from Market Basket), milk, juices, plates, napkins, plastic ware, table covers, but your time is vital.

Just giving an hour or two to collect cans and recycle one weekend; or run a fundraiser with the teens; helping them learn about ministry and outreach, will help pay for their events.

Thanks for your help, call 508-987-2382 to volunteer to help or to order tickets in advance.

Next Breakfast—August 5th 8-11 AM

Registration for the Fall/Spring 2018–2019 DUE

Registration fees are $85 per student & $110 per fami-ly of 2 or more. These fees have not changed since 2011.

Our fiscal year closes Aug. 31, paying fees from 2017-18 will help to balance the books. Remember, no student is ever refused due to financial hardship. Please register now and send fees, at your convenience. Donations of supplies help keep cost down.

Please call (508-987-2382) or e-mail me for an online form at strochoxford@gmail.com or if your family is not currently registered in the Parish Religious Education program.

All children grade 1-12 are required to take part in reli-gious study. Parents of children ages of 5 through 18, no-tify us where they study now. If in parochial school, par-ish registration is still necessary, although attendance in the parish program is only for sacramental preparation and elective courses of study.

Shipwrecked SOS! We Need supplies (Loan or donate)

__Water in bottles or jugs __Juice boxes __Napkins __Black sharpies __Hand sanitizer __Wet wipes __A cow bell __Popped corn __White butcher paper __Life jacket __Vegetable seeds for CRS __Poster boards __Baking soda __Plasticware __Gallon bags (sealable) __Vanilla extract

Thanks to all our benefactors Monday we begin our jour-ney, pray for our safe return home. Please call 508-987-2382 for details or questions, thank

Yes, YOU are needed to help! (to clean, set up, and pre-pare lessons and events suitable for all ages).

Call 508-987-2382 or E-mail strochox-ford@gmail.com to discuss your schedule and your tal-ents to share with the Office of Religious Education and Youth and family ministry. Light of the World gave us a start, let’s go forward together to build the Kingdom, we are all just Workers in the Vineyard, after all.

We love to share time and learn about our life and the Church together. Also, topics are open to meet the group, call for details. 508-987-2382

TRAINING will be scheduled ac-cording to the needs of the volunteers. We are currently preparing the materi-als for training: The Learner, Methods Grades K-3, Methods Grades 4-6, Methods for Youth, Scriptures, Creed, Church History, Sacraments,

Prayer and Worship for ourselves & for our stu-dents, Morality & Safe Environment sessions for all involved.

Sessions will be held on a flexible schedule and all are welcome to attend any or all sessions.

Eventbrite - Environmental Stewardship,

Diocese of Worcester presents Worcester Catholic

Environmental Stewardship Conference Sunday, September 23, 2018

at Holy Cross College, Worcester, MA (Please call Terry Ann Renaud if you want to arrange

a carpool, to Holy Cross)

Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester provides re-sources & guidance for parishes, schools & families for putting Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si into action.

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The Church of Saint Roch, Oxford, MA THE SIXTEENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME July 22, 2018

Blessed Sacrament Chapel 17 E. Main St, Webster

The Chapel is in need of scheduled adorers for the following hours: Sun 5-6 am, 1-2 pm, 2-3 pm, 3-4 pm, Mon 2-3 pm, 10-11 pm, Tues 11-12 noon, Wed 2-3 pm, Thurs 9-10 am, Sat 3-4 pm. We are also in need of substitutes, those willing to cover an hour for someone who is sick, has an appointment or for whatever reason they cannot make their hour with Jesus. Please consider being placed on our substitute call list. To register, please call Ken or Jane Sprague 508-943-8955, Barbara Avery 508-943-1489 or Jeanne Guerin 508-208-9064.

Supplying the Wine for Mass

John Tagg, who serves the daily Mass, has for some time been organizing donors willing to give $20 every couple of months to pay for the sacra-

mental wine used during the Eucharistic celebration of the Mass. Anyone who would like to become a Vintner for the Lord is asked to call the rectory at 508-987-8987.

St. Vincent de Paul Society will meet next on Monday, September 10th at 6 PM in the par ish center .

Finance Committee date to be determined.

Kathy Perry, Owen Benway, Jane Lewicke, Al Sinkis, Anthony Nguyen, Andrew Rivers, Raymond

Joseph, Ruth Andrzejczyk, Chloe Barbara Jones, Craig Ladd, Fr. Robert Kelley, Roseanne Ferlito, John Barton, Carol Violette, John & Bev Makowski, Dale Mahota, Liz Iandolli, Maddy Desrosier, Phyllis Day, John Hickman, Stephen Rice, Timothy Bowes, Charlene White, Ed Carpenter, Anita Prunier, Roger St. George, James Sumerlin, Jerry Coffey, Bob St. George, Julie Guertin, Francis DeSimone, Robert & Beverly Burns, Judy Rodier, Dawn Hoeg, Sean Bushey, Richard Fleming, Noelle Silverstein, Edward Wissell, Eric Lambert, Paul Murphy, James Quaiel, Yvonne Mathurin, Debbie Roland, Deborah Mancini, Susan Gallant, Doris Prouty, Helen Gilman, Andy McDonald, Maureen Germain, Dave Boucher, Daniel Ivascyn, and Barbara Quaiel.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #4241

Meeting every first Tuesday of the month beginning with a Mass at 6:00 pm at St. Ann’s. Then we retire to the church hall to

begin K of C Council Meeting at 6:45 pm. Lots of things happening! If you are in need of something, please call a brother Knight. We are always looking for new men who are interested in joining! You may contact us by email to: kofcoxfordmass.org

334 CLUB WINNERS — Week 10

#345 Daniel Ivascyn #265 Alice Mandella #384 Pauline Couthier #231 Bob Bombard

CONGRATULATIONS!!

We would like to thank the members of St. Roch’s Church once again for your continued help

of donating blankets and comforters for the Golden Bee’s Seeping Bag Project. We really do appreciate your help. Again, Thank You! Edna Patri Golden Bee’s United Church of Christ Federated Webster

Backpack & School Supply Drive

The Oxford Ecumenical Food Shelf plans to distribute backpacks containing school supplies again this year. Parishioners at St. Roch are again invited to donate school supplies and/or backpacks. Children are really delighted to be given a new back-

pack filled with new supplies. Donations can be left with the food near the front door of the Church anytime beginning July 14 through August 12. If any parishioners wish to donate money they may do so with a check made out to the St. Vincent de Paul Society noting that it is for backpacks and put in the col-lection basket. That money will then be used to supple-ment the supplies and backpacks donated by others. Please know that your generosity helps children in Oxford be more prepared for their first day of a new school year. The last day for accepting donations is Sunday, August 12.

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The Church of Saint Roch, Oxford, MA THE SIXTEENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME July 22, 2018