St. Roch Church

L
ove is patient, love is kind.
It bears all things, believes all
things, hopes all things,
endures all things.
1 Corinthians 13:4, 7
St. Roch Church
The Church of Saint Roch, Oxford, MA
THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
February 3, 2013
Scripture Readings
Saturday, February 2, 2013
4:00 PM
Yvonne Reeks by daughter Yvonne Nelson and family
Sunday, February 3, 2013
8:30 AM
Ann & Steve Walinsky by the family
11:00 AM
Angelina Lapomardo by the family
Monday, February 4, 2012
8:30 AM For a Special Intention
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
8:30 AM
People of St. Roch
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
8:30 AM Mary Ann Simmons by the Bible Study Group
Thursday, February 7, 2013
8:30 AM For a Special Intention
Friday, February 8, 2013
8:30 AM Peggy Woods by husband Thomas
Saturday, February 9, 2013
4:00 PM
Daniel W. Cahill (4th Anniversary) by wife Clare & family
Sunday, February 10, 2013
8:30 AM
Bernice & David Christian by her sister
11:00 AM
Louisa Caprioli by the Carmody Family
Sunday, February 3
Jer 1:4-5, 17-19
1 Cor 12:31-13:13
Lk 4:21-30
Monday, February 4
Heb 11:32-40
Mk 5:1-20
Tuesday, February 5
Heb 12:1-4
Mk 5:21-43
Wednesday, February 6
Heb 12:4-7, 11-15, Mk 6:1-6
Thursday, February 7
Heb 12:18-19, 21-24, Mk 6:7-13
Friday, February 8
Heb 13:1-8, Mk 6:14-29
Saturday, February 9
Heb 13:13-17, 20-21
Mk 6:30-34
Sunday, February 10
Is 6:1-2a, 3-8
1 Cor 15:1-11
Lk 5:1-11
January 26 & 27
PARISH DIRECTORY
Offertory Envelopes (152)
Loose Money
Other sources of income
334 Main St., Oxford, MA 01540
Rectory Office ………………………………(508) 987-8987
Fax ……………………………...…………. (508) 987-8938
Religious Education Office………………….(508) 987-2382
Pastor
In Residence
Deacon
Director of Religious Education
Administrative Assistant
Director of Music
Weekly Goal
Result
Rev. Michael J. Roy
Rev. Albert Irudayasamy
Wesley Stevens
Terry Ann Renaud
Teri Rawson
Anna Pizzolato
Thank You !!!
$3,335.50
243.00
537.00
4,115.50
$5,875.00
-1,759.50
Dorothy Pizzetti, Peter Martin, Kathy
Perry, Bob St. George, Starlette
Coleman, Debbi Riordan, Jill Lanoue, Irene Richardson,
Kevin & Julie Mazzarella, Raymond Maurice, Cindy
Stafford, Maria Curcio, Thomas Ahern, Harris Prunier, John
Burton, Peter LaDuke, Evelyn Christian, Brian Gibbs, Judy
Lochner, Philip Ryan, Sean Cryan, Timothy Bowes, Barbara
Brown, Beth Gonyea, Owen Benway, Ray Hurley, James
Prunier, Bobbi Constanzo, Frank Zingarelli, Andrew Rivers,
Judy Chiancola, Donna Hewitt, Joanne Lavallee, Taylor
Miano, Paul Ljunggren, Donna Grasseschi, Rebecca Henry,
Fr. Robert Kelley, Doris Zuidema, Evelyn DeLuca, Martin
LaPlante, Warren Lane, Cindy King-Donner, Lorna Dion,
Deb Daniels, Donald Alberts, David Cryan, Joyce Sourdif,
Ken Lapierre, Nancy Growchowski, Nancy Noonan, Arlene
Kingston, Robert Duteau, Roger Audette, Terry Bannic,
Carol Violette, Jo-Ann Reardon, Connie Croteau, Jordon
Donais, Emma German, Michael Clifford, Mary & Tom
Cowperthwaite, Bob Blanchard, Robert White, Thomas
Coonan, George Pacenka, Jane Lewicke, John McDonough,
Leo Brunette.
St. Vincent de Paul Society—Arlene (508) 987-2813
Cemetery Chairperson—Barbara O’Reilly
Contact rectory at (508) 987-8987.
Mass Schedule
Weekend Masses:
Saturday: 4:00 PM and Sunday: 8:30 & 11:00 AM
Weekday Masses: Monday—Friday 8:30 AM
Holy Day Vigil Mass: 7:00 PM
Holy Day Mass: 8:30 AM & 7:00 PM
Confessions 3:00 PM Saturday or by appointment
A second collection will be taken next
weekend February 10 & 11 for Fuel. We
thank you in advance for our generosity.
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The Church of Saint Roch, Oxford, MA
THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
February 3, 2013
My dear parishioners,
Love is a many splendid thing.
If you are reading the bulletin right now with those few words you are perhaps engaged or else
tempted to skip to the next page. The idea of love can catch our attention and draw us in, or perhaps the theory
of it is so over used that we are immune and immediately uninterested. Still the same, love itself resides at the
center of everything we call Christian. Today’s second reading from Corinthians is often quoted. I think because it describes in such a practical and authentic way the kind of love we are challenged to make real in our
dealings with each other. Patient, kind, and not brooding, quick-tempered or rude. I’m always happy when this
is read at weddings. It is a recipe for success.
We are empowered to love this way by God’s grace operating in us. Left to ourselves we fail to
meet this high standard of love. If the center is in place, then out of that relationship we can act with more patience and kindness. However, we do not love what we do not know. That goes for God as well as one another.
Lent, which is fast approaching, is a season given to us to help us in real practical ways to come to
know our good God better. It would be absolutely fantastic if we had a group of women from St. Roch’s who
took part in the Cursillo weekend that is going to be held from February 28 to March 3. Please give this some
serious thought. This is a well organized, engaging presentation of the fundamentals of Christianity that awakens our relationship with Jesus. Further information can be found in this bulletin.
For our men coming to know our faith and to know and love Jesus more, there is the Catholic Men’s
Conference coming up on March 16. This conference has sold out the last few years at the DCU Center. I
really think that the Lord wants to use this conference this year to awaken a number of the men in our parish
to the great benefit that a strong relationship with Jesus will have on their life. Please do not let cost hinder
your participation. Resources have been made available to men of St. Roch’s who are interested in going. Inquire with me.
Here in the parish during Lent will be the annual St. Roch Novena on the Mondays and Wednesdays
of Lent. These nine days of prayer during this Year of Faith will call down God’s grace on the many deep
concerns people bring to the intercession of our patron saint. Hopefully during this Year of Faith the presentations will help us become more appreciative of the vision for Christian life that was given us by Vatican
Council II and the Catechism. More details will follow next week. Let’s resolve now to make this Lent the
best we’ve ever kept.
Let us continue to love one another,
Fr. Roy
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The Church of Saint Roch, Oxford, MA
THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
February 3, 2013
WANT TO GO TO THE MOVIES?
Restless Heart, the Confessions of St. Augustine is a full
length movie that has received excellent reviews. It is
about the struggles of a person who could easily have
lived in our time whose dissolute life was being supported by a guilt-free “religion”, until he let the truth
find him.
Anyone who would like to go with Fr. Roy next Tuesday, February 5 please sign a pad at the entrance or
speak to him directly. We will leave for Assumption
College at 6 pm.
VERY IMPORTANT
MEETING
—PLEASE COME!
One of the fun things we can do together as a parish is
to have a Parish Festival. The planning and preparing
for this does of course require work but it also provides lots of stories, strengthens relationships within
the parish, leaves you with a sense of accomplishment,
and helps to pay the bills. If we are going to have a
Festival this year it will depend on who shows up for
this all important meeting.
The Catholic Free Press
Tuesday, February 19 at 6 PM in the Parish Center.
If you can’t make it right at 6 come when you can, but
please come. Also, if by chance you aren’t able to
come on the 19th but are interested in planning or
working on the Festival, please call the rectory.
February is Catholic Free Press month. For just
$23.00, you will receive 52 weeks of one of the nation’s
most outstanding newspapers. Your envelope may be
placed in any collection basket during the month of
February. Extra envelopes are available in the church.
Thank you for your support.
DIVINE MERCY EVENT IN MARCH
The Diocese of Worcester, in conjunction with the Office of Youth Ministry, The Catholic Free Press and
Emanuel Radio is pleased to announce and welcome to
Worcester, “Tell All Souls about My MERCY” at Assumption College Hagan Campus Center/ Hagan Hall
on March 6 at 7:00 PM. This dramatic multi-media
presentation is presented by Mother of Mercy Messengers. Joan and Dave Maroney, a husband-and wife
team, tell the story of Divine Mercy like nobody else
can. Their own conviction is unmistakable, and their
devotion contagious. This prayerful Catholic drama is a
must see! Admission is free for children under 18. General admission is $10 per person. To reserve a seat(s)
please call Michael Gillespie at 508-929-4368.
MARY KILINSKAS BREAKFAST
Family of Friends Youth breakfasts gather
and support the people & causes that mean the most to
us. They invite you to help raise funds for the Mary Kilinskas scholarship which is given yearly to deserving
students of religious education, in honor of a beloved
catechist who taught at St Roch for over 40 years.
February 10 , 2012
After the 8:30 Mass - 12 noon
Donation: $4.00
~~~
Send donations to Mary Kilinskas Scholarship Fund,
334 Main St, Oxford, MA 01540.
Applications available at the Office of Religious Education, and must be submitted by April 30, 2013.
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THE ECUMENICAL FOOD SHELF
The Ecumenical Food Shelf needs food for
the long winter. Please consider dropping off
any non-perishable foods in the bins inside
the church near the front doors. Thank you!
Help wanted: parishioners to prepare monthly breakfasts that benefit the various parish ministries, together
with youth and adults to bring the parish family together supporting the causes that mean the most to us.
13th Annual Diocesan Catholic Men’s Conference
All parish men, as well as their sons, brothers, fathers
and friends are invited to this important annual Conference, scheduled for Worcester’s DCU Center, on
Saturday, March 16th. Hear dynamic talks from
outstanding Catholic leaders. Bishop McManus will offer the conference Mass. Our bishops and diocesan &
religious priests will hear confessions. For a Conference
brochure, further information, or registration, call 508929-4345. Visit our website - www.firstmensconf.org for information and ticket purchases.
UPCOMING WOMEN’S CURSILLO WEEKEND
Cursillo is an uplifting and educational experience. Conducted by a team of laypeople and clergy who deliver organized talks and discussions. The presenters add witness
of their own lives, their struggles and triumphs in Christ.
The weekend is full of laughter, prayer, great music, and
wonderful meals!
February 28 – March 3, 2013,
Prindle Pond Conference Center in Charlton, MA.
For more information or an application, please call Carolyn Galgano 508-847-7005 / Joan Laracy 774-239-2474.
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The Church of Saint Roch, Oxford, MA
THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
February 3, 2013
SUNDAYS (note: First Eucharist schedule is below.)
(K-12)--- February 3, 10, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 9:40 classes begin.
No classes February 17 vacation or March 24 or 31.
When processing to or from Mass before and other church after class, please use the main street sidewalk. All grades
meet in the church with Father Roy before the 11:00 Mass for the closing portion of the lesson.
TUESDAYS- 1st-6th grades 4:20 PM-5:30 PM; 7th-12th grades 6:30-7:45 PM
Feb. 5, 12, 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26, (no classes Feb. 19 vacation) April 2, 9, 23, 30, (No classes April 16 vacation),
May 7, 14
***If the Oxford Public Schools close due to snow, ice or emergency, St. Roch’s Religious Education Office will
also be closed, and no classes will be held. Please call the 508-987-2382 for the latest updates on closings. We send
the information to the local radio stations (WESO, WXLO, WTAG) they try to post all notices, but may not get our
notices on the air prior to class times. Remember, we want to keep our children safe.
This is the remaining calendar for
FIRST RECONCILIATION & FIRST EUCHARIST
Preparation
What are the Scrutinies?
In the process of Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
(RCIA) three scrutinies to benefit the "elect” are celebrated in the parish (catechumens become "elect" after
the Rite of Election at the beginning of Lent). The faithful are encouraged to join in the scrutinies to also benefit from them. We are all in need of conversion throughout our lives, so we join with the "elect" in scrutinizing
our lives and pray for the grace to overcome the power
of sin that infects our hearts. These are rites of selfsearching and repentance and have above all a spiritual
purpose, meant to uncover, then heal all that is weak,
defective, or sinful in the hearts of the elect; to bring
out, then strengthen all that is upright, strong, and good.
Celebrated in order to deliver the elect from the power
of sin and Satan, to protect them against temptation, and
to give them strength in Christ, who is the way, the
truth, and the life. Aid ongoing conversion and deepen
the resolve to hold fast to Christ and to carry out their
decision to love God above all.
Please, pray for us as we go forth.
Feb. 3—9:40 class 11:00 Mass.
Feb. 10—Reconciliation Celebration 2:00 pm, Arrive
1:45 pm in church hall, no morning class.
Feb. 13—Ash Wednesday bring children to Mass.
Feb. 17—First Sunday of Lent—No Class - Vacation.
Feb. 24—Second Sunday of Lent, 9:40 class.
Mar. 3—Third Sunday of Lent, 9:40 class.
Mar 9—Eucharist Family Mass 6:00 pm.
Mar. 10—Fourth Sunday Lent, Daylight Savings, 9:40
class.
Mar. 17—Fifth Sunday Lent, St. Patrick’s Day, 9:40
class.
Mar. 24—Palm Sunday - No classes.
Mar. 31—Easter Sunday - No classes.
Rite of Acceptance, Feb 3, 8:30 Mass
Rite of Sending, Feb 10, 11:00 Mass
Rite of Election, Feb 17, 3:00 at the Cathedral
First Scrutiny, March 3, 8:30 Mass
Second Scrutiny, March 10, 11:00 Mass
Third Scrutiny, March 16, 4:00 Mass
April 6—Eucharist Family Mass 6:00 pm.
April 7—Divine Mercy Sunday, 9:40 class.
April 14—No class - Vacation Begins.
April 21—9:40 class.
April 28—Eucharist Retreat, with potluck lunch
replaces morning class—attend Mass, meet in parish
hall 1-3:30 pm.
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
If you are interested in discovering what is
means to be Catholic, or have never been
baptized, received first communion or never
celebrated confirmation as a Catholic, these
gatherings are for you. Willing to journey with others,
call or drop by today at the rectory or the parish center,
508-987-8987 or 508-987-2382. The next gathering is
Wednesday, Feb 6--Meet at 6:00 PM in Parish center.
May 5—Eucharist Celebration 2:00 pm.
May 12—Mother’s Day - No class.
May 19—Pentecost Sunday - No class.
May 26—Trinity Sunday - No class.
June 2—Corpus Christi Celebrated, 11:00 Mass—
Eucharist children & families lead procession in
their First Communion outfits (suggest others wear
white, too).
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The Church of Saint Roch, Oxford, MA
THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SIGN-UP FOR PUBLIC VIGIL
IN SUPPORT OF LIFE
40 Days for Life is a national campaign to put an end to
abortion through prayer and fasting, public vigil, and
community outreach. The Spring 40 Days for Life
Campaign will run from Feb. 13-Mar. 24 (Ash
Wednesday-Palm Sunday). The peaceful public prayer
vigil takes place across the street from Planned Parenthood, 470 Pleasant St. Worcester from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
each day. Now is the time to sign up your parish for
vigil hours. To sign up or for more information please
contact Lee Crowley at 508-887-1064.
February 3, 2013
St. Vincent de Paul Society Meeting will be held on
Monday, February 4th at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center.
Finance Committee Meeting will be held on Monday,
February 11th at 7:00 PM in the rectory.
Festival Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February
19th at 6:00 PM in the parish center.
334 CLUB WINNERS—Week 11
# 268 Frances Smolenski
# 129 Ronald Dusoe
# 382 Gilberte Lanoue
# 429 Cynthia Clark
SUPPORT LIFE
St. Roch’s sponsored fifteen people
who went by bus to participate in
the March for Life in Washington,
D.C. on Jan. 25th for the annual prolife rally proclaiming the dignity
and value of all life, born and unborn. Beginning at the
Cathedral of St. Paul we celebrated Mass in Worcester.
CONGRATULATIONS !!!
A GATHERING FOR WOMEN OF FAITH
Are you looking for “more” in your life? A desire for
balance, deeper fulfillment, more zest, more (fill in the
blank)? You are invited to connect with other women of
faith, women of prayer, women who minister to others.
Come - pray, reflect, and nurture your heart and soul …
deepen your relationship with God and with other
women of faith on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 9:30 AM
to 1 PM at St. Mary Parish Center (2nd floor), Shrewsbury. If you are interested in participating, please RSVP
by Feb. 15 to Sr. Yvette Bellerose, SSA, tel.: 774-2393372, srybellerose@yahoo.com, or Lori Pandiscio at
lamp.lighter9@verizon.net, tel.: 508-498-3778. A $5
donation is requested for refreshments. Sponsored by
the Sisters of St. Anne.
When we arrived, we joined thousands of others at morning Mass at Basilica of the National Shrine of Immaculate Conception on Catholic University campus. We then
took the opportunity to go to the National Archives to
view the original copies of the Declaration of Independence and the
Constitution. These are the documents upon which our nation is
founded. They state clearly the inalienable right to life, liberty and
pursuit of happiness is given us by our Creator and not by
the government. Therefore, God’s authority over life
must be respected.
When the march began we joined around 500,000 likeminded souls from across our great nation, marched up
Constitution Avenue to the Supreme Court building to
witness those rights by a show of peaceful protest of the
40 year old decision of Roe vs. Wade that has taken the
lives of over 55 million innocent victims.
MONASTIC EXPERIENCE WEEKENDS AT
ST. SCHOLASTICA PRIORY
Have you ever thought that your call is to do something
bigger than yourself? Or wondered what it is like to be
completely given to God in religious life? Come and
see. St. Scholastica Priory is a Benedictine monastery
of nuns in Petersham, MA. We live the monastic life as
described in the Rule of St. Benedict -- an ancient and
proven way still vibrant in today’s world. It is a life
radically centered on Christ, structured around the
Seven Hours of the Divine Office. We are inviting single women (20-40 years of age) for a weekend opportunity on Feb. 15 – 17 and on Aug. 16 - 18 to experience
from the inside the rhythm and balance of Benedictine
monastic prayer and community life. If you are interested, or would like more information please contact Sr.
Mary Angela at smangkloss333@aol.com or call 978724-3213.
In the year of faith, we can show our respect for all life by joining the pro-life
movement in what we say and do to support life from conception to natural death.
If you are interested in forming a Respect
Life Committee here at St. Roch’s please
speak to our pastor or call the rectory office.
-Written by a parishioner
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