6
St. Roch Parish Sister Parish — St. Anne of Chardonnieres, Haiti
St Roch Parish
Sister Parish mdash St Anne of Chardonnieres Haiti
2
The Church of Saint Roch Oxford MA THE MOST HOLY TRINITY June 7 2020
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Sunday June 7mdashMonday June 8mdash1 Kgs 171-6 Mt 51-12 Tuesday June 9mdash1 Kgs 177-16 Mt 513-16 Wednesday June 10mdash1 Kgs 1820-39 Mt 517-19 Thursday June 11mdashActs 1121b-26 131-3 Mt 520-26 Friday June 12mdash1 Kgs 199a 11-16 Mt 527-32 Saturday June 13mdash1 Kgs 1919-21 Mt 533-37 Sunday June 14mdash
PARISH DIRECTORY
334 Main St Oxford MA 01540 Rectory Office helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip(508) 987-8987 Fax helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip (508) 987-8938 Religious Education Officehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip(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 strochrectorygmailcom Director of Music Ms Anna Pizzolato St Vincent de Paul SocietyhelliphelliphelliphellipArlene (508) 987-2813
Cemetery helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipContact rectory at (508) 987-8987
Mass Schedule
Sat 400 PM Sun 830 amp 1100 AM
The 1100 Mass will also be LIVE-Streamed on the parish website
Office Hours
During this time please make every effort to com-municate with the staff by phone or email Thank you for your cooperation
WEBSITE strochoxfordcom
EMAILS Teri RawsonmdashRectory Office strochrectorygmailcom Terry RenaudmdashRel Ed Office strochoxfordgmailcom
ST ROCH NOVENA
Let us all continue to recite the Novena to St Roch the patron saint of those afflicted with infectious diseases daily at home with the following prayers ~
In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Amen
Our Father Hail Mary Glory be
Litany in Honor of St Roch
God our Father Creator of Heaven and EarthHave mercy on us
Jesus Christ Lord and Saviorhellip Have mercy on us
Most Holy Spirit of Godhellip Have mercy on us
Holy Mary Mother of Godhellip Pray for us
Holy Mary Mother of the Churchhellip Pray for us
Holy Mary and all the Saintshellip Pray for us
Holy Mary Queen of Heavenhellip Pray for us
Holy Mary Patroness of those in dangerhellip Pray for us
Holy Mary Protectress of our seas and landhellip Pray for us
Holy Mary Comfort of the dying and sorrowinghellip Pray for us
St Roch devoted servant of Godhellip Pray for us
St Roch Patron of those afflicted with
infectious diseaseshellip Pray for us
St Roch Patron of the poor and hungryhellip Pray for us
St Roch our brother in Christhellip Pray for us
St Roch Healer and caregiverhellip Pray for us
St Roch our brother in suffering and illnesshellip Pray for us
St Roch our advocate in time of pain and
human miseryhellip Pray for us
St Roch Patron of the addictedhellip Pray for us
St Roch Patron of the terminally illhellip Pray for us
St Roch Patron of those in jails and prisonshellip Pray for us
St Roch Intercessor for the homelesshellip Pray for us
St Roch Patron of the afflictedhellip Pray for us
St Roch Patron of our parish communityhellip Pray for us
St Roch faithful witness to the healing
power of Godhellip Pray for us
Lord God make me an instrument of your healing when I am weak and in pain help me to rest when I am anxious help me to wait when I am fearful help me to trust when I am lonely help me to love when I place you apart from me help me to know you are near Healing God grant me not so much to demand every thing from myself as to let others help me nor to expect others to cure me as to do my own part toward getting better Grant me not so much to seek escape as to face my self and learn the depths of your love For it is in being uncertain and not in control that we find true faith in knowing the limits of mind and body that we find wholeness of spirit and in passing through death that we find life that lasts forever We ask this through the intercession of our patron St Roch and your Son Jesus Christ Our Lord Amen
A Prayer in Time of Pandemic
O God whose Only Begotten Son bore the weight of human suf-fering for our salvation hear the prayers of your Church for our sick brothers and sisters and deliver us from this time of trial Open our ears and our hearts to the voice of your Son
Be not afraid for I am with you always
Bless all doctors and nurses researchers and public servants give us the wisdom to do what is right and the faith to endure this hour that we might gather once again to praise your name in the heart of your Church delivered from all distress and confident in your mercy
Through Christ our Lord Amen
3
The Church of Saint Roch Oxford MA THE MOST HOLY TRINITY June 7 2020
Mass Intentions for the week
Saturday June 6 400 pm William T Stevens (11th Anniversary) by the family
Sunday June 7 830 am Joyce Sentence by the Jalbert Family
1100 am Luis Gonzalez by the Parish of St Roch
Monday June 8 830 am All Our Graduating Seniors
Tuesday June 9 600 pm The People of St Roch
Wednesday June 10 830 am Amelia amp Alphonse Anusauskas by the Jalbert Family
Thursday June 11 600 pm Colin Moran (living) by Fr Roy
Friday June 12 830 am Aaron Roy (living) by Fr Roy
Saturday June 13 400 pm James Dauviau (19th Anniversary) by wife Nancy
Sunday June 14 830 am Msgr Louis R Piermarini (9th Anniversary) by a friend
1100 am Cheryl Malesky by Terry amp Ed Renaud
LETrsquoS CONTINUE TO PRAY TOGETHER
The Sunday Mass at 11 AM with Fr Roy will continue to be LIVE Streamed
Go to our website strochoxfordcom and follow the prompts
In Addition to Sunday Masses Father Roy will be hosting a Prayer amp Reflection time Tuesday through Friday at 7 PM
To connect follow this link
httpsmeetingsamer12webexcommeetstolzpar Register amp join meeting then Choose option a] call in b] have Webex call you
c] use the device you are using You may be required to download the program the first time you are using Webex
with this in mind please try to join early Fr Roy opens 645 AM - Prayer sessions begin at 7 PM
Or join by phone call 1-408-418-9388 - Access code 623 057 852
2020 Partners in Charity Appeal
The 2020 Partners in Charity Appeal is currently under way Every member of St Roch is called upon to support the work of our Lord Jesus made possible
through this very important annual appeal We are confi-dent that with Godrsquos help and yours we will rise to it
Our parish goal is $42800 To date we have received $33040 in 114 gifts That brings us to 78 of reaching our goal
If you have already made a gift to the 2020 appeal we thank you
If you have not received a pledgedonation card in the mail please call 508-987-8987 and one can be mailed to you or you can pick one up in the church You may also
enter your gift online through the Diocesan website wwwworcesterdioceseorg
Please do NOT enter these pledges through the parish lsquoOnline Givingrsquo module on our website Thank you
May 30 amp 31
Offertory Envelopes 523100 Online Giving 26500 Other sources of income 35500 Total 585100 Weekly Goal 526700 Result + 58400
Thank You
Online Giving Available on our website
wwwstrochoxfordcom
Donations may be made through this easy online meth-od for one-time or recurring payments or by mail
Second collection donations may also be made online
We truly appreciate your continued support of our parish especially during this difficult time as we need
to continue to pay insurance payroll utilities and other important expenses Thank you
Your Sacrificial Offering
4
The Church of Saint Roch Oxford MA THE MOST HOLY TRINITY June 7 2020
My Dear Parishioners
Thanks to the technological know-how of a few of our parishioners I have been able to continue some measure of my pastoral ministry I have to admit that I have developed a deeper appreciation for the abundant treasures that we have in our Catholic faith
At the beginning we focused on our belief in the communion of saints both those who have been canonized and the example and encouragement we receive from one another saints in the making We are not alone
We continued reflecting on the virtue of hope Optimism is good but in a sustained crises optimism can fail hope never fails since it is solidly grounded in the conviction that the promises and teachings of Jesus are certain and worth my trust
We became grateful for Pope St John Paul and his encouragement to take to heart the revelations made to a simple Polish nun St Faustina Jesus used her to reveal the ocean of Divine Mercy that is available for the asking The ABC of Divine Mercy mdash Ask for Mercy Be ready to give Mercy Completely trust in Jesus
We heard from a number of people Why They Love Being Catholic And then we ourselves shared what it is about our faith and the practices and customs of our church that have enriched our lives and helped us become the better version of ourselves One of them is the rosary and so we spent considerable time rediscovering the modern power of an ancient prayer
From the number of other sources we were edified by the ways that people found to handle the inevitable challenges that come with life in now the 21st century Becoming aware that time and again it depended on utter faith and trust in God revealed to us through Jesus and that a dedicated pattern of prayer brings that relationship with Jesus to life
At a recent virtual meeting I shared with our group something that I had tucked into one of the books years ago 12 Signs of a Spiritual Awakening I now share it with you It was a consensus of our group that the pandemic slowed us down and gave us an opportunity to re-acquaint ourselves with the treasures of our faith all of which helped us to feel wersquove made some progress awakening spiritually
12 Signs of a Spiritual Awakening
1 An increased tendency to let things happen rather than make them happen
2 Frequent attacks of smiling
3 Feelings of being connected with others and nature
4 Frequent overwhelming episodes of appreciation
5 A tendency to think and act spontaneously rather than from fears based on past experience
6 An unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment
7 A loss of ability to worry
8 A loss of interest in conflict
9 A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others
10 A loss of interest in judging others
11 A loss of interest in judging self
12 Gaining the ability to love without expecting anything in return
Donrsquot worry none of us is a finished product yet but hopefully we are going in the right direction
Let us continue to pray for and love one another
Fr Roy
5
The Church of Saint Roch Oxford MA THE MOST HOLY TRINITY June 7 2020
THE HOLY TRINITY
Everything in Christianity is based on the fundamental dogma of the Blessed Trinity in whose name all Christians are baptized This dogma of faith which is the object of this feast is There is one God in this one God there are three Divine Persons the Father is God the Son is God the Holy Spirit is God Yet there are not three Gods but one eternal incomprehensible God The Father is not more God than the Son neither is the Son more God than the Holy Spirit The Father is the first Divine Person the Son is the second Divine Person begotten from the nature of the Father from eternity the Holy Spirit is the third Divine Person proceeding from the Father amp the Son No mortal can fully fathom this sublime truth So we can but submit
humbly amp we are able to honestly pray Lord I believe help my weak faith This feast celebrated at this particular time perhaps as a finale to all the preceding feasts All three Persons contributed to and shared in the serious work of redemption The Father sent His Son to earth for God so loved the world as to give His only-begotten Son The Father called us to the faith The Son our Savior Jesus Christ became man and died for us redeemed us and made us children of God He ever remains the liturgist par excellence to whom we are united in all sacred functions After Christs ascension the Holy Spirit became our Teacher our Leader our Guide our Consoler On solemn occasions a thanksgiving Te Deum (praise to God) rises spontaneously from our Christian hearts The feast of the Most Holy Trinity may be the Churchs Te Deum of gratitude for all the blessings of the Christmas and the Easter seasons for this mystery (the Holy Trinity) is a synthesis of Christmas Epiphany Easter Ascension amp Pentecost It follows that on the first Sunday after Pentecost this feast should remind us that actually every Sunday is devoted to the honor of the Most Holy Trinity that every Sunday is sanctified amp consecrated to the triune God Sunday after Sunday we should recall to heart in a spirit of gratitude the gifts the Blessed Trinity has been continually bestowing upon us The Father created amp predestined us on the first day of the week He began the work of creation The Son redeemed us Sunday is the Day of the Lord the day of His resurrection The Holy Spirit sanctified us and made us His temple on Sunday the Holy Spirit descended upon the infant Church at Pentecost Sunday therefore is the day of the Most Holy Trinity
JUNE FEAST DAYS
We begin to feel the warmth of summer nearer we celebrate the feasts of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (June 19) amp the Immaculate Heart of Mary (June 20) God is Love amp the Sacred Heart of Jesus present on earth in the Blessed Sacrament is the human manifestation of Gods Love for us June is often the month for weddings where human hearts join amp cooperate with the Creator in bringing forth new life The family created is a human reflection of the Blessed Trinity (Trinity Sunday June 7)
The Way of the Heart We pray that all those who suffer may find their way in life allowing themselves to be touched by the Heart of Jesus
6
The Church of Saint Roch Oxford MA THE MOST HOLY TRINITY June 7 2020
We want to add you to our St Roch Flocknote family To help us communicate better at less cost Please send me your e-mail address so we will be able to keep you informed about the news and what is coming up in our parish You can decide which groups you wish to be notified about like ministries religious education andor special events Send me an e-mail at my e-mail with your name at strochoxfordgmailcom to Terry Ann Renaud questions call 508-987-2382
334 CLUB NEWS
The next club will begin the end of May and conclude in October followed by our annual dinner Letters for the next club have been mailed
As always we are LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS
This Club is open to everyone (over 21 years of age) We welcome new parishioners and friends outside the Parish to join us
Herersquos how it works
$2500 dues pays for twenty weeks giving you four chances to win $2500 each week for 20 weeks (thatrsquos 80 chances) plus Grand Prizes awarded at the end of the club
There are 2 clubs that run during the course of a year The fall club is followed by a dinner in our parish hall - free to members
The funds collected over and beyond the prizes are used to help supplement our ordinary income to support our parish
Forms for New Members are available at the entrances in the church or one can be mailed to you by calling 508-987-8987 We are hoping you will join us
Please call 508-987-2382
for updates on all Faith Formation Sessions
until further notice
Kathy Perry Owen Benway Al Sinkis Andrew Rivers Raymond Joseph Craig Ladd
Ruth Andrzejczyk Chloe Barbara Jones Roseanne Ferlito John Barton Carol Violette John amp Bev Makowski Dale Mahota Liz Iandolli Stephen Rice Maddy Desrosier Phyllis Day John Hickman Timothy Bowes Anita Prunier Roger St George Ed Carpenter James Sumerlin Bob St George Julie Guertin Francis DeSimone Robert amp Beverly Burns Judy Rodier Dawn Hoeg Sean Bushey Richard Fleming Olga Brault Noelle Silverstein Edward Wissell Eric Lambert James Quaiel Yvonne Mathurin Deborah Mancini Susan Gallant Doris Prouty Maureen Germain Dave Boucher Daniel Ivascyn Barbara Quaiel Pamela Rossley Fr Gerard Walsh Gary Cowperthwaite Kathleen Kathy Bishop Nicole Ryan Kathy B Anne Englehard Maurice Erwin and Tony Mazzone
Sacrament of Reconciliation Confessions resume in the church on
Saturdays at 3 pm
There will be a second collection this weekend June 6th amp 7th for Catholic Communication Campaign A second collection for Maintenance amp
Repair will be taken next weekend June 13th amp 14th
We thank you in advance for your generosity
Enjoy a Free Subscription to an in-credible online gateway of the best Catholic content all in one placemdashbooks videos movies audios etc
Itrsquos EASY and FREE to Register
A Gift of St Roch Parish to You
1 Go to formedorgsignup 2 Select St Roch Parish by entering name city andor zip code 3 Register with your name and email address 4 Check that email account for a link to begin using FORMED
Thatrsquos it Now sit back enjoy and enrich your life with an incredi-ble array of resources focused on our rich Catholic faith
YOUR FESTIVAL DONATIONS ACCEPTED NOW
In hopeful anticipation of holding our Annual Festival on August 15 amp 16 we have opened the garage behind the rectory for your donations for the garage sale and flea market Also boxed books are also accepted at this time
PLEASE NO Tires Clothing Electronics or TVrsquos Encyclopedias or Magazines Mattresses Furniture Snow Blowers or Lawn Mowers Please do not leave items outside of garage Thank you
334 CLUB WINNERS mdash Week 2
106 Patricia Dawidczyk 411 Virginia Suklis 189 Nancy Lefebrve 273 Jennifer Montville
CONGRATULATIONS
2
The Church of Saint Roch Oxford MA THE MOST HOLY TRINITY June 7 2020
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Sunday June 7mdashMonday June 8mdash1 Kgs 171-6 Mt 51-12 Tuesday June 9mdash1 Kgs 177-16 Mt 513-16 Wednesday June 10mdash1 Kgs 1820-39 Mt 517-19 Thursday June 11mdashActs 1121b-26 131-3 Mt 520-26 Friday June 12mdash1 Kgs 199a 11-16 Mt 527-32 Saturday June 13mdash1 Kgs 1919-21 Mt 533-37 Sunday June 14mdash
PARISH DIRECTORY
334 Main St Oxford MA 01540 Rectory Office helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip(508) 987-8987 Fax helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip (508) 987-8938 Religious Education Officehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip(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 strochrectorygmailcom Director of Music Ms Anna Pizzolato St Vincent de Paul SocietyhelliphelliphelliphellipArlene (508) 987-2813
Cemetery helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipContact rectory at (508) 987-8987
Mass Schedule
Sat 400 PM Sun 830 amp 1100 AM
The 1100 Mass will also be LIVE-Streamed on the parish website
Office Hours
During this time please make every effort to com-municate with the staff by phone or email Thank you for your cooperation
WEBSITE strochoxfordcom
EMAILS Teri RawsonmdashRectory Office strochrectorygmailcom Terry RenaudmdashRel Ed Office strochoxfordgmailcom
ST ROCH NOVENA
Let us all continue to recite the Novena to St Roch the patron saint of those afflicted with infectious diseases daily at home with the following prayers ~
In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Amen
Our Father Hail Mary Glory be
Litany in Honor of St Roch
God our Father Creator of Heaven and EarthHave mercy on us
Jesus Christ Lord and Saviorhellip Have mercy on us
Most Holy Spirit of Godhellip Have mercy on us
Holy Mary Mother of Godhellip Pray for us
Holy Mary Mother of the Churchhellip Pray for us
Holy Mary and all the Saintshellip Pray for us
Holy Mary Queen of Heavenhellip Pray for us
Holy Mary Patroness of those in dangerhellip Pray for us
Holy Mary Protectress of our seas and landhellip Pray for us
Holy Mary Comfort of the dying and sorrowinghellip Pray for us
St Roch devoted servant of Godhellip Pray for us
St Roch Patron of those afflicted with
infectious diseaseshellip Pray for us
St Roch Patron of the poor and hungryhellip Pray for us
St Roch our brother in Christhellip Pray for us
St Roch Healer and caregiverhellip Pray for us
St Roch our brother in suffering and illnesshellip Pray for us
St Roch our advocate in time of pain and
human miseryhellip Pray for us
St Roch Patron of the addictedhellip Pray for us
St Roch Patron of the terminally illhellip Pray for us
St Roch Patron of those in jails and prisonshellip Pray for us
St Roch Intercessor for the homelesshellip Pray for us
St Roch Patron of the afflictedhellip Pray for us
St Roch Patron of our parish communityhellip Pray for us
St Roch faithful witness to the healing
power of Godhellip Pray for us
Lord God make me an instrument of your healing when I am weak and in pain help me to rest when I am anxious help me to wait when I am fearful help me to trust when I am lonely help me to love when I place you apart from me help me to know you are near Healing God grant me not so much to demand every thing from myself as to let others help me nor to expect others to cure me as to do my own part toward getting better Grant me not so much to seek escape as to face my self and learn the depths of your love For it is in being uncertain and not in control that we find true faith in knowing the limits of mind and body that we find wholeness of spirit and in passing through death that we find life that lasts forever We ask this through the intercession of our patron St Roch and your Son Jesus Christ Our Lord Amen
A Prayer in Time of Pandemic
O God whose Only Begotten Son bore the weight of human suf-fering for our salvation hear the prayers of your Church for our sick brothers and sisters and deliver us from this time of trial Open our ears and our hearts to the voice of your Son
Be not afraid for I am with you always
Bless all doctors and nurses researchers and public servants give us the wisdom to do what is right and the faith to endure this hour that we might gather once again to praise your name in the heart of your Church delivered from all distress and confident in your mercy
Through Christ our Lord Amen
3
The Church of Saint Roch Oxford MA THE MOST HOLY TRINITY June 7 2020
Mass Intentions for the week
Saturday June 6 400 pm William T Stevens (11th Anniversary) by the family
Sunday June 7 830 am Joyce Sentence by the Jalbert Family
1100 am Luis Gonzalez by the Parish of St Roch
Monday June 8 830 am All Our Graduating Seniors
Tuesday June 9 600 pm The People of St Roch
Wednesday June 10 830 am Amelia amp Alphonse Anusauskas by the Jalbert Family
Thursday June 11 600 pm Colin Moran (living) by Fr Roy
Friday June 12 830 am Aaron Roy (living) by Fr Roy
Saturday June 13 400 pm James Dauviau (19th Anniversary) by wife Nancy
Sunday June 14 830 am Msgr Louis R Piermarini (9th Anniversary) by a friend
1100 am Cheryl Malesky by Terry amp Ed Renaud
LETrsquoS CONTINUE TO PRAY TOGETHER
The Sunday Mass at 11 AM with Fr Roy will continue to be LIVE Streamed
Go to our website strochoxfordcom and follow the prompts
In Addition to Sunday Masses Father Roy will be hosting a Prayer amp Reflection time Tuesday through Friday at 7 PM
To connect follow this link
httpsmeetingsamer12webexcommeetstolzpar Register amp join meeting then Choose option a] call in b] have Webex call you
c] use the device you are using You may be required to download the program the first time you are using Webex
with this in mind please try to join early Fr Roy opens 645 AM - Prayer sessions begin at 7 PM
Or join by phone call 1-408-418-9388 - Access code 623 057 852
2020 Partners in Charity Appeal
The 2020 Partners in Charity Appeal is currently under way Every member of St Roch is called upon to support the work of our Lord Jesus made possible
through this very important annual appeal We are confi-dent that with Godrsquos help and yours we will rise to it
Our parish goal is $42800 To date we have received $33040 in 114 gifts That brings us to 78 of reaching our goal
If you have already made a gift to the 2020 appeal we thank you
If you have not received a pledgedonation card in the mail please call 508-987-8987 and one can be mailed to you or you can pick one up in the church You may also
enter your gift online through the Diocesan website wwwworcesterdioceseorg
Please do NOT enter these pledges through the parish lsquoOnline Givingrsquo module on our website Thank you
May 30 amp 31
Offertory Envelopes 523100 Online Giving 26500 Other sources of income 35500 Total 585100 Weekly Goal 526700 Result + 58400
Thank You
Online Giving Available on our website
wwwstrochoxfordcom
Donations may be made through this easy online meth-od for one-time or recurring payments or by mail
Second collection donations may also be made online
We truly appreciate your continued support of our parish especially during this difficult time as we need
to continue to pay insurance payroll utilities and other important expenses Thank you
Your Sacrificial Offering
4
The Church of Saint Roch Oxford MA THE MOST HOLY TRINITY June 7 2020
My Dear Parishioners
Thanks to the technological know-how of a few of our parishioners I have been able to continue some measure of my pastoral ministry I have to admit that I have developed a deeper appreciation for the abundant treasures that we have in our Catholic faith
At the beginning we focused on our belief in the communion of saints both those who have been canonized and the example and encouragement we receive from one another saints in the making We are not alone
We continued reflecting on the virtue of hope Optimism is good but in a sustained crises optimism can fail hope never fails since it is solidly grounded in the conviction that the promises and teachings of Jesus are certain and worth my trust
We became grateful for Pope St John Paul and his encouragement to take to heart the revelations made to a simple Polish nun St Faustina Jesus used her to reveal the ocean of Divine Mercy that is available for the asking The ABC of Divine Mercy mdash Ask for Mercy Be ready to give Mercy Completely trust in Jesus
We heard from a number of people Why They Love Being Catholic And then we ourselves shared what it is about our faith and the practices and customs of our church that have enriched our lives and helped us become the better version of ourselves One of them is the rosary and so we spent considerable time rediscovering the modern power of an ancient prayer
From the number of other sources we were edified by the ways that people found to handle the inevitable challenges that come with life in now the 21st century Becoming aware that time and again it depended on utter faith and trust in God revealed to us through Jesus and that a dedicated pattern of prayer brings that relationship with Jesus to life
At a recent virtual meeting I shared with our group something that I had tucked into one of the books years ago 12 Signs of a Spiritual Awakening I now share it with you It was a consensus of our group that the pandemic slowed us down and gave us an opportunity to re-acquaint ourselves with the treasures of our faith all of which helped us to feel wersquove made some progress awakening spiritually
12 Signs of a Spiritual Awakening
1 An increased tendency to let things happen rather than make them happen
2 Frequent attacks of smiling
3 Feelings of being connected with others and nature
4 Frequent overwhelming episodes of appreciation
5 A tendency to think and act spontaneously rather than from fears based on past experience
6 An unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment
7 A loss of ability to worry
8 A loss of interest in conflict
9 A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others
10 A loss of interest in judging others
11 A loss of interest in judging self
12 Gaining the ability to love without expecting anything in return
Donrsquot worry none of us is a finished product yet but hopefully we are going in the right direction
Let us continue to pray for and love one another
Fr Roy
5
The Church of Saint Roch Oxford MA THE MOST HOLY TRINITY June 7 2020
THE HOLY TRINITY
Everything in Christianity is based on the fundamental dogma of the Blessed Trinity in whose name all Christians are baptized This dogma of faith which is the object of this feast is There is one God in this one God there are three Divine Persons the Father is God the Son is God the Holy Spirit is God Yet there are not three Gods but one eternal incomprehensible God The Father is not more God than the Son neither is the Son more God than the Holy Spirit The Father is the first Divine Person the Son is the second Divine Person begotten from the nature of the Father from eternity the Holy Spirit is the third Divine Person proceeding from the Father amp the Son No mortal can fully fathom this sublime truth So we can but submit
humbly amp we are able to honestly pray Lord I believe help my weak faith This feast celebrated at this particular time perhaps as a finale to all the preceding feasts All three Persons contributed to and shared in the serious work of redemption The Father sent His Son to earth for God so loved the world as to give His only-begotten Son The Father called us to the faith The Son our Savior Jesus Christ became man and died for us redeemed us and made us children of God He ever remains the liturgist par excellence to whom we are united in all sacred functions After Christs ascension the Holy Spirit became our Teacher our Leader our Guide our Consoler On solemn occasions a thanksgiving Te Deum (praise to God) rises spontaneously from our Christian hearts The feast of the Most Holy Trinity may be the Churchs Te Deum of gratitude for all the blessings of the Christmas and the Easter seasons for this mystery (the Holy Trinity) is a synthesis of Christmas Epiphany Easter Ascension amp Pentecost It follows that on the first Sunday after Pentecost this feast should remind us that actually every Sunday is devoted to the honor of the Most Holy Trinity that every Sunday is sanctified amp consecrated to the triune God Sunday after Sunday we should recall to heart in a spirit of gratitude the gifts the Blessed Trinity has been continually bestowing upon us The Father created amp predestined us on the first day of the week He began the work of creation The Son redeemed us Sunday is the Day of the Lord the day of His resurrection The Holy Spirit sanctified us and made us His temple on Sunday the Holy Spirit descended upon the infant Church at Pentecost Sunday therefore is the day of the Most Holy Trinity
JUNE FEAST DAYS
We begin to feel the warmth of summer nearer we celebrate the feasts of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (June 19) amp the Immaculate Heart of Mary (June 20) God is Love amp the Sacred Heart of Jesus present on earth in the Blessed Sacrament is the human manifestation of Gods Love for us June is often the month for weddings where human hearts join amp cooperate with the Creator in bringing forth new life The family created is a human reflection of the Blessed Trinity (Trinity Sunday June 7)
The Way of the Heart We pray that all those who suffer may find their way in life allowing themselves to be touched by the Heart of Jesus
6
The Church of Saint Roch Oxford MA THE MOST HOLY TRINITY June 7 2020
We want to add you to our St Roch Flocknote family To help us communicate better at less cost Please send me your e-mail address so we will be able to keep you informed about the news and what is coming up in our parish You can decide which groups you wish to be notified about like ministries religious education andor special events Send me an e-mail at my e-mail with your name at strochoxfordgmailcom to Terry Ann Renaud questions call 508-987-2382
334 CLUB NEWS
The next club will begin the end of May and conclude in October followed by our annual dinner Letters for the next club have been mailed
As always we are LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS
This Club is open to everyone (over 21 years of age) We welcome new parishioners and friends outside the Parish to join us
Herersquos how it works
$2500 dues pays for twenty weeks giving you four chances to win $2500 each week for 20 weeks (thatrsquos 80 chances) plus Grand Prizes awarded at the end of the club
There are 2 clubs that run during the course of a year The fall club is followed by a dinner in our parish hall - free to members
The funds collected over and beyond the prizes are used to help supplement our ordinary income to support our parish
Forms for New Members are available at the entrances in the church or one can be mailed to you by calling 508-987-8987 We are hoping you will join us
Please call 508-987-2382
for updates on all Faith Formation Sessions
until further notice
Kathy Perry Owen Benway Al Sinkis Andrew Rivers Raymond Joseph Craig Ladd
Ruth Andrzejczyk Chloe Barbara Jones Roseanne Ferlito John Barton Carol Violette John amp Bev Makowski Dale Mahota Liz Iandolli Stephen Rice Maddy Desrosier Phyllis Day John Hickman Timothy Bowes Anita Prunier Roger St George Ed Carpenter James Sumerlin Bob St George Julie Guertin Francis DeSimone Robert amp Beverly Burns Judy Rodier Dawn Hoeg Sean Bushey Richard Fleming Olga Brault Noelle Silverstein Edward Wissell Eric Lambert James Quaiel Yvonne Mathurin Deborah Mancini Susan Gallant Doris Prouty Maureen Germain Dave Boucher Daniel Ivascyn Barbara Quaiel Pamela Rossley Fr Gerard Walsh Gary Cowperthwaite Kathleen Kathy Bishop Nicole Ryan Kathy B Anne Englehard Maurice Erwin and Tony Mazzone
Sacrament of Reconciliation Confessions resume in the church on
Saturdays at 3 pm
There will be a second collection this weekend June 6th amp 7th for Catholic Communication Campaign A second collection for Maintenance amp
Repair will be taken next weekend June 13th amp 14th
We thank you in advance for your generosity
Enjoy a Free Subscription to an in-credible online gateway of the best Catholic content all in one placemdashbooks videos movies audios etc
Itrsquos EASY and FREE to Register
A Gift of St Roch Parish to You
1 Go to formedorgsignup 2 Select St Roch Parish by entering name city andor zip code 3 Register with your name and email address 4 Check that email account for a link to begin using FORMED
Thatrsquos it Now sit back enjoy and enrich your life with an incredi-ble array of resources focused on our rich Catholic faith
YOUR FESTIVAL DONATIONS ACCEPTED NOW
In hopeful anticipation of holding our Annual Festival on August 15 amp 16 we have opened the garage behind the rectory for your donations for the garage sale and flea market Also boxed books are also accepted at this time
PLEASE NO Tires Clothing Electronics or TVrsquos Encyclopedias or Magazines Mattresses Furniture Snow Blowers or Lawn Mowers Please do not leave items outside of garage Thank you
334 CLUB WINNERS mdash Week 2
106 Patricia Dawidczyk 411 Virginia Suklis 189 Nancy Lefebrve 273 Jennifer Montville
CONGRATULATIONS
3
The Church of Saint Roch Oxford MA THE MOST HOLY TRINITY June 7 2020
Mass Intentions for the week
Saturday June 6 400 pm William T Stevens (11th Anniversary) by the family
Sunday June 7 830 am Joyce Sentence by the Jalbert Family
1100 am Luis Gonzalez by the Parish of St Roch
Monday June 8 830 am All Our Graduating Seniors
Tuesday June 9 600 pm The People of St Roch
Wednesday June 10 830 am Amelia amp Alphonse Anusauskas by the Jalbert Family
Thursday June 11 600 pm Colin Moran (living) by Fr Roy
Friday June 12 830 am Aaron Roy (living) by Fr Roy
Saturday June 13 400 pm James Dauviau (19th Anniversary) by wife Nancy
Sunday June 14 830 am Msgr Louis R Piermarini (9th Anniversary) by a friend
1100 am Cheryl Malesky by Terry amp Ed Renaud
LETrsquoS CONTINUE TO PRAY TOGETHER
The Sunday Mass at 11 AM with Fr Roy will continue to be LIVE Streamed
Go to our website strochoxfordcom and follow the prompts
In Addition to Sunday Masses Father Roy will be hosting a Prayer amp Reflection time Tuesday through Friday at 7 PM
To connect follow this link
httpsmeetingsamer12webexcommeetstolzpar Register amp join meeting then Choose option a] call in b] have Webex call you
c] use the device you are using You may be required to download the program the first time you are using Webex
with this in mind please try to join early Fr Roy opens 645 AM - Prayer sessions begin at 7 PM
Or join by phone call 1-408-418-9388 - Access code 623 057 852
2020 Partners in Charity Appeal
The 2020 Partners in Charity Appeal is currently under way Every member of St Roch is called upon to support the work of our Lord Jesus made possible
through this very important annual appeal We are confi-dent that with Godrsquos help and yours we will rise to it
Our parish goal is $42800 To date we have received $33040 in 114 gifts That brings us to 78 of reaching our goal
If you have already made a gift to the 2020 appeal we thank you
If you have not received a pledgedonation card in the mail please call 508-987-8987 and one can be mailed to you or you can pick one up in the church You may also
enter your gift online through the Diocesan website wwwworcesterdioceseorg
Please do NOT enter these pledges through the parish lsquoOnline Givingrsquo module on our website Thank you
May 30 amp 31
Offertory Envelopes 523100 Online Giving 26500 Other sources of income 35500 Total 585100 Weekly Goal 526700 Result + 58400
Thank You
Online Giving Available on our website
wwwstrochoxfordcom
Donations may be made through this easy online meth-od for one-time or recurring payments or by mail
Second collection donations may also be made online
We truly appreciate your continued support of our parish especially during this difficult time as we need
to continue to pay insurance payroll utilities and other important expenses Thank you
Your Sacrificial Offering
4
The Church of Saint Roch Oxford MA THE MOST HOLY TRINITY June 7 2020
My Dear Parishioners
Thanks to the technological know-how of a few of our parishioners I have been able to continue some measure of my pastoral ministry I have to admit that I have developed a deeper appreciation for the abundant treasures that we have in our Catholic faith
At the beginning we focused on our belief in the communion of saints both those who have been canonized and the example and encouragement we receive from one another saints in the making We are not alone
We continued reflecting on the virtue of hope Optimism is good but in a sustained crises optimism can fail hope never fails since it is solidly grounded in the conviction that the promises and teachings of Jesus are certain and worth my trust
We became grateful for Pope St John Paul and his encouragement to take to heart the revelations made to a simple Polish nun St Faustina Jesus used her to reveal the ocean of Divine Mercy that is available for the asking The ABC of Divine Mercy mdash Ask for Mercy Be ready to give Mercy Completely trust in Jesus
We heard from a number of people Why They Love Being Catholic And then we ourselves shared what it is about our faith and the practices and customs of our church that have enriched our lives and helped us become the better version of ourselves One of them is the rosary and so we spent considerable time rediscovering the modern power of an ancient prayer
From the number of other sources we were edified by the ways that people found to handle the inevitable challenges that come with life in now the 21st century Becoming aware that time and again it depended on utter faith and trust in God revealed to us through Jesus and that a dedicated pattern of prayer brings that relationship with Jesus to life
At a recent virtual meeting I shared with our group something that I had tucked into one of the books years ago 12 Signs of a Spiritual Awakening I now share it with you It was a consensus of our group that the pandemic slowed us down and gave us an opportunity to re-acquaint ourselves with the treasures of our faith all of which helped us to feel wersquove made some progress awakening spiritually
12 Signs of a Spiritual Awakening
1 An increased tendency to let things happen rather than make them happen
2 Frequent attacks of smiling
3 Feelings of being connected with others and nature
4 Frequent overwhelming episodes of appreciation
5 A tendency to think and act spontaneously rather than from fears based on past experience
6 An unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment
7 A loss of ability to worry
8 A loss of interest in conflict
9 A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others
10 A loss of interest in judging others
11 A loss of interest in judging self
12 Gaining the ability to love without expecting anything in return
Donrsquot worry none of us is a finished product yet but hopefully we are going in the right direction
Let us continue to pray for and love one another
Fr Roy
5
The Church of Saint Roch Oxford MA THE MOST HOLY TRINITY June 7 2020
THE HOLY TRINITY
Everything in Christianity is based on the fundamental dogma of the Blessed Trinity in whose name all Christians are baptized This dogma of faith which is the object of this feast is There is one God in this one God there are three Divine Persons the Father is God the Son is God the Holy Spirit is God Yet there are not three Gods but one eternal incomprehensible God The Father is not more God than the Son neither is the Son more God than the Holy Spirit The Father is the first Divine Person the Son is the second Divine Person begotten from the nature of the Father from eternity the Holy Spirit is the third Divine Person proceeding from the Father amp the Son No mortal can fully fathom this sublime truth So we can but submit
humbly amp we are able to honestly pray Lord I believe help my weak faith This feast celebrated at this particular time perhaps as a finale to all the preceding feasts All three Persons contributed to and shared in the serious work of redemption The Father sent His Son to earth for God so loved the world as to give His only-begotten Son The Father called us to the faith The Son our Savior Jesus Christ became man and died for us redeemed us and made us children of God He ever remains the liturgist par excellence to whom we are united in all sacred functions After Christs ascension the Holy Spirit became our Teacher our Leader our Guide our Consoler On solemn occasions a thanksgiving Te Deum (praise to God) rises spontaneously from our Christian hearts The feast of the Most Holy Trinity may be the Churchs Te Deum of gratitude for all the blessings of the Christmas and the Easter seasons for this mystery (the Holy Trinity) is a synthesis of Christmas Epiphany Easter Ascension amp Pentecost It follows that on the first Sunday after Pentecost this feast should remind us that actually every Sunday is devoted to the honor of the Most Holy Trinity that every Sunday is sanctified amp consecrated to the triune God Sunday after Sunday we should recall to heart in a spirit of gratitude the gifts the Blessed Trinity has been continually bestowing upon us The Father created amp predestined us on the first day of the week He began the work of creation The Son redeemed us Sunday is the Day of the Lord the day of His resurrection The Holy Spirit sanctified us and made us His temple on Sunday the Holy Spirit descended upon the infant Church at Pentecost Sunday therefore is the day of the Most Holy Trinity
JUNE FEAST DAYS
We begin to feel the warmth of summer nearer we celebrate the feasts of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (June 19) amp the Immaculate Heart of Mary (June 20) God is Love amp the Sacred Heart of Jesus present on earth in the Blessed Sacrament is the human manifestation of Gods Love for us June is often the month for weddings where human hearts join amp cooperate with the Creator in bringing forth new life The family created is a human reflection of the Blessed Trinity (Trinity Sunday June 7)
The Way of the Heart We pray that all those who suffer may find their way in life allowing themselves to be touched by the Heart of Jesus
6
The Church of Saint Roch Oxford MA THE MOST HOLY TRINITY June 7 2020
We want to add you to our St Roch Flocknote family To help us communicate better at less cost Please send me your e-mail address so we will be able to keep you informed about the news and what is coming up in our parish You can decide which groups you wish to be notified about like ministries religious education andor special events Send me an e-mail at my e-mail with your name at strochoxfordgmailcom to Terry Ann Renaud questions call 508-987-2382
334 CLUB NEWS
The next club will begin the end of May and conclude in October followed by our annual dinner Letters for the next club have been mailed
As always we are LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS
This Club is open to everyone (over 21 years of age) We welcome new parishioners and friends outside the Parish to join us
Herersquos how it works
$2500 dues pays for twenty weeks giving you four chances to win $2500 each week for 20 weeks (thatrsquos 80 chances) plus Grand Prizes awarded at the end of the club
There are 2 clubs that run during the course of a year The fall club is followed by a dinner in our parish hall - free to members
The funds collected over and beyond the prizes are used to help supplement our ordinary income to support our parish
Forms for New Members are available at the entrances in the church or one can be mailed to you by calling 508-987-8987 We are hoping you will join us
Please call 508-987-2382
for updates on all Faith Formation Sessions
until further notice
Kathy Perry Owen Benway Al Sinkis Andrew Rivers Raymond Joseph Craig Ladd
Ruth Andrzejczyk Chloe Barbara Jones Roseanne Ferlito John Barton Carol Violette John amp Bev Makowski Dale Mahota Liz Iandolli Stephen Rice Maddy Desrosier Phyllis Day John Hickman Timothy Bowes Anita Prunier Roger St George Ed Carpenter James Sumerlin Bob St George Julie Guertin Francis DeSimone Robert amp Beverly Burns Judy Rodier Dawn Hoeg Sean Bushey Richard Fleming Olga Brault Noelle Silverstein Edward Wissell Eric Lambert James Quaiel Yvonne Mathurin Deborah Mancini Susan Gallant Doris Prouty Maureen Germain Dave Boucher Daniel Ivascyn Barbara Quaiel Pamela Rossley Fr Gerard Walsh Gary Cowperthwaite Kathleen Kathy Bishop Nicole Ryan Kathy B Anne Englehard Maurice Erwin and Tony Mazzone
Sacrament of Reconciliation Confessions resume in the church on
Saturdays at 3 pm
There will be a second collection this weekend June 6th amp 7th for Catholic Communication Campaign A second collection for Maintenance amp
Repair will be taken next weekend June 13th amp 14th
We thank you in advance for your generosity
Enjoy a Free Subscription to an in-credible online gateway of the best Catholic content all in one placemdashbooks videos movies audios etc
Itrsquos EASY and FREE to Register
A Gift of St Roch Parish to You
1 Go to formedorgsignup 2 Select St Roch Parish by entering name city andor zip code 3 Register with your name and email address 4 Check that email account for a link to begin using FORMED
Thatrsquos it Now sit back enjoy and enrich your life with an incredi-ble array of resources focused on our rich Catholic faith
YOUR FESTIVAL DONATIONS ACCEPTED NOW
In hopeful anticipation of holding our Annual Festival on August 15 amp 16 we have opened the garage behind the rectory for your donations for the garage sale and flea market Also boxed books are also accepted at this time
PLEASE NO Tires Clothing Electronics or TVrsquos Encyclopedias or Magazines Mattresses Furniture Snow Blowers or Lawn Mowers Please do not leave items outside of garage Thank you
334 CLUB WINNERS mdash Week 2
106 Patricia Dawidczyk 411 Virginia Suklis 189 Nancy Lefebrve 273 Jennifer Montville
CONGRATULATIONS
4
The Church of Saint Roch Oxford MA THE MOST HOLY TRINITY June 7 2020
My Dear Parishioners
Thanks to the technological know-how of a few of our parishioners I have been able to continue some measure of my pastoral ministry I have to admit that I have developed a deeper appreciation for the abundant treasures that we have in our Catholic faith
At the beginning we focused on our belief in the communion of saints both those who have been canonized and the example and encouragement we receive from one another saints in the making We are not alone
We continued reflecting on the virtue of hope Optimism is good but in a sustained crises optimism can fail hope never fails since it is solidly grounded in the conviction that the promises and teachings of Jesus are certain and worth my trust
We became grateful for Pope St John Paul and his encouragement to take to heart the revelations made to a simple Polish nun St Faustina Jesus used her to reveal the ocean of Divine Mercy that is available for the asking The ABC of Divine Mercy mdash Ask for Mercy Be ready to give Mercy Completely trust in Jesus
We heard from a number of people Why They Love Being Catholic And then we ourselves shared what it is about our faith and the practices and customs of our church that have enriched our lives and helped us become the better version of ourselves One of them is the rosary and so we spent considerable time rediscovering the modern power of an ancient prayer
From the number of other sources we were edified by the ways that people found to handle the inevitable challenges that come with life in now the 21st century Becoming aware that time and again it depended on utter faith and trust in God revealed to us through Jesus and that a dedicated pattern of prayer brings that relationship with Jesus to life
At a recent virtual meeting I shared with our group something that I had tucked into one of the books years ago 12 Signs of a Spiritual Awakening I now share it with you It was a consensus of our group that the pandemic slowed us down and gave us an opportunity to re-acquaint ourselves with the treasures of our faith all of which helped us to feel wersquove made some progress awakening spiritually
12 Signs of a Spiritual Awakening
1 An increased tendency to let things happen rather than make them happen
2 Frequent attacks of smiling
3 Feelings of being connected with others and nature
4 Frequent overwhelming episodes of appreciation
5 A tendency to think and act spontaneously rather than from fears based on past experience
6 An unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment
7 A loss of ability to worry
8 A loss of interest in conflict
9 A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others
10 A loss of interest in judging others
11 A loss of interest in judging self
12 Gaining the ability to love without expecting anything in return
Donrsquot worry none of us is a finished product yet but hopefully we are going in the right direction
Let us continue to pray for and love one another
Fr Roy
5
The Church of Saint Roch Oxford MA THE MOST HOLY TRINITY June 7 2020
THE HOLY TRINITY
Everything in Christianity is based on the fundamental dogma of the Blessed Trinity in whose name all Christians are baptized This dogma of faith which is the object of this feast is There is one God in this one God there are three Divine Persons the Father is God the Son is God the Holy Spirit is God Yet there are not three Gods but one eternal incomprehensible God The Father is not more God than the Son neither is the Son more God than the Holy Spirit The Father is the first Divine Person the Son is the second Divine Person begotten from the nature of the Father from eternity the Holy Spirit is the third Divine Person proceeding from the Father amp the Son No mortal can fully fathom this sublime truth So we can but submit
humbly amp we are able to honestly pray Lord I believe help my weak faith This feast celebrated at this particular time perhaps as a finale to all the preceding feasts All three Persons contributed to and shared in the serious work of redemption The Father sent His Son to earth for God so loved the world as to give His only-begotten Son The Father called us to the faith The Son our Savior Jesus Christ became man and died for us redeemed us and made us children of God He ever remains the liturgist par excellence to whom we are united in all sacred functions After Christs ascension the Holy Spirit became our Teacher our Leader our Guide our Consoler On solemn occasions a thanksgiving Te Deum (praise to God) rises spontaneously from our Christian hearts The feast of the Most Holy Trinity may be the Churchs Te Deum of gratitude for all the blessings of the Christmas and the Easter seasons for this mystery (the Holy Trinity) is a synthesis of Christmas Epiphany Easter Ascension amp Pentecost It follows that on the first Sunday after Pentecost this feast should remind us that actually every Sunday is devoted to the honor of the Most Holy Trinity that every Sunday is sanctified amp consecrated to the triune God Sunday after Sunday we should recall to heart in a spirit of gratitude the gifts the Blessed Trinity has been continually bestowing upon us The Father created amp predestined us on the first day of the week He began the work of creation The Son redeemed us Sunday is the Day of the Lord the day of His resurrection The Holy Spirit sanctified us and made us His temple on Sunday the Holy Spirit descended upon the infant Church at Pentecost Sunday therefore is the day of the Most Holy Trinity
JUNE FEAST DAYS
We begin to feel the warmth of summer nearer we celebrate the feasts of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (June 19) amp the Immaculate Heart of Mary (June 20) God is Love amp the Sacred Heart of Jesus present on earth in the Blessed Sacrament is the human manifestation of Gods Love for us June is often the month for weddings where human hearts join amp cooperate with the Creator in bringing forth new life The family created is a human reflection of the Blessed Trinity (Trinity Sunday June 7)
The Way of the Heart We pray that all those who suffer may find their way in life allowing themselves to be touched by the Heart of Jesus
6
The Church of Saint Roch Oxford MA THE MOST HOLY TRINITY June 7 2020
We want to add you to our St Roch Flocknote family To help us communicate better at less cost Please send me your e-mail address so we will be able to keep you informed about the news and what is coming up in our parish You can decide which groups you wish to be notified about like ministries religious education andor special events Send me an e-mail at my e-mail with your name at strochoxfordgmailcom to Terry Ann Renaud questions call 508-987-2382
334 CLUB NEWS
The next club will begin the end of May and conclude in October followed by our annual dinner Letters for the next club have been mailed
As always we are LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS
This Club is open to everyone (over 21 years of age) We welcome new parishioners and friends outside the Parish to join us
Herersquos how it works
$2500 dues pays for twenty weeks giving you four chances to win $2500 each week for 20 weeks (thatrsquos 80 chances) plus Grand Prizes awarded at the end of the club
There are 2 clubs that run during the course of a year The fall club is followed by a dinner in our parish hall - free to members
The funds collected over and beyond the prizes are used to help supplement our ordinary income to support our parish
Forms for New Members are available at the entrances in the church or one can be mailed to you by calling 508-987-8987 We are hoping you will join us
Please call 508-987-2382
for updates on all Faith Formation Sessions
until further notice
Kathy Perry Owen Benway Al Sinkis Andrew Rivers Raymond Joseph Craig Ladd
Ruth Andrzejczyk Chloe Barbara Jones Roseanne Ferlito John Barton Carol Violette John amp Bev Makowski Dale Mahota Liz Iandolli Stephen Rice Maddy Desrosier Phyllis Day John Hickman Timothy Bowes Anita Prunier Roger St George Ed Carpenter James Sumerlin Bob St George Julie Guertin Francis DeSimone Robert amp Beverly Burns Judy Rodier Dawn Hoeg Sean Bushey Richard Fleming Olga Brault Noelle Silverstein Edward Wissell Eric Lambert James Quaiel Yvonne Mathurin Deborah Mancini Susan Gallant Doris Prouty Maureen Germain Dave Boucher Daniel Ivascyn Barbara Quaiel Pamela Rossley Fr Gerard Walsh Gary Cowperthwaite Kathleen Kathy Bishop Nicole Ryan Kathy B Anne Englehard Maurice Erwin and Tony Mazzone
Sacrament of Reconciliation Confessions resume in the church on
Saturdays at 3 pm
There will be a second collection this weekend June 6th amp 7th for Catholic Communication Campaign A second collection for Maintenance amp
Repair will be taken next weekend June 13th amp 14th
We thank you in advance for your generosity
Enjoy a Free Subscription to an in-credible online gateway of the best Catholic content all in one placemdashbooks videos movies audios etc
Itrsquos EASY and FREE to Register
A Gift of St Roch Parish to You
1 Go to formedorgsignup 2 Select St Roch Parish by entering name city andor zip code 3 Register with your name and email address 4 Check that email account for a link to begin using FORMED
Thatrsquos it Now sit back enjoy and enrich your life with an incredi-ble array of resources focused on our rich Catholic faith
YOUR FESTIVAL DONATIONS ACCEPTED NOW
In hopeful anticipation of holding our Annual Festival on August 15 amp 16 we have opened the garage behind the rectory for your donations for the garage sale and flea market Also boxed books are also accepted at this time
PLEASE NO Tires Clothing Electronics or TVrsquos Encyclopedias or Magazines Mattresses Furniture Snow Blowers or Lawn Mowers Please do not leave items outside of garage Thank you
334 CLUB WINNERS mdash Week 2
106 Patricia Dawidczyk 411 Virginia Suklis 189 Nancy Lefebrve 273 Jennifer Montville
CONGRATULATIONS
5
The Church of Saint Roch Oxford MA THE MOST HOLY TRINITY June 7 2020
THE HOLY TRINITY
Everything in Christianity is based on the fundamental dogma of the Blessed Trinity in whose name all Christians are baptized This dogma of faith which is the object of this feast is There is one God in this one God there are three Divine Persons the Father is God the Son is God the Holy Spirit is God Yet there are not three Gods but one eternal incomprehensible God The Father is not more God than the Son neither is the Son more God than the Holy Spirit The Father is the first Divine Person the Son is the second Divine Person begotten from the nature of the Father from eternity the Holy Spirit is the third Divine Person proceeding from the Father amp the Son No mortal can fully fathom this sublime truth So we can but submit
humbly amp we are able to honestly pray Lord I believe help my weak faith This feast celebrated at this particular time perhaps as a finale to all the preceding feasts All three Persons contributed to and shared in the serious work of redemption The Father sent His Son to earth for God so loved the world as to give His only-begotten Son The Father called us to the faith The Son our Savior Jesus Christ became man and died for us redeemed us and made us children of God He ever remains the liturgist par excellence to whom we are united in all sacred functions After Christs ascension the Holy Spirit became our Teacher our Leader our Guide our Consoler On solemn occasions a thanksgiving Te Deum (praise to God) rises spontaneously from our Christian hearts The feast of the Most Holy Trinity may be the Churchs Te Deum of gratitude for all the blessings of the Christmas and the Easter seasons for this mystery (the Holy Trinity) is a synthesis of Christmas Epiphany Easter Ascension amp Pentecost It follows that on the first Sunday after Pentecost this feast should remind us that actually every Sunday is devoted to the honor of the Most Holy Trinity that every Sunday is sanctified amp consecrated to the triune God Sunday after Sunday we should recall to heart in a spirit of gratitude the gifts the Blessed Trinity has been continually bestowing upon us The Father created amp predestined us on the first day of the week He began the work of creation The Son redeemed us Sunday is the Day of the Lord the day of His resurrection The Holy Spirit sanctified us and made us His temple on Sunday the Holy Spirit descended upon the infant Church at Pentecost Sunday therefore is the day of the Most Holy Trinity
JUNE FEAST DAYS
We begin to feel the warmth of summer nearer we celebrate the feasts of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (June 19) amp the Immaculate Heart of Mary (June 20) God is Love amp the Sacred Heart of Jesus present on earth in the Blessed Sacrament is the human manifestation of Gods Love for us June is often the month for weddings where human hearts join amp cooperate with the Creator in bringing forth new life The family created is a human reflection of the Blessed Trinity (Trinity Sunday June 7)
The Way of the Heart We pray that all those who suffer may find their way in life allowing themselves to be touched by the Heart of Jesus
6
The Church of Saint Roch Oxford MA THE MOST HOLY TRINITY June 7 2020
We want to add you to our St Roch Flocknote family To help us communicate better at less cost Please send me your e-mail address so we will be able to keep you informed about the news and what is coming up in our parish You can decide which groups you wish to be notified about like ministries religious education andor special events Send me an e-mail at my e-mail with your name at strochoxfordgmailcom to Terry Ann Renaud questions call 508-987-2382
334 CLUB NEWS
The next club will begin the end of May and conclude in October followed by our annual dinner Letters for the next club have been mailed
As always we are LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS
This Club is open to everyone (over 21 years of age) We welcome new parishioners and friends outside the Parish to join us
Herersquos how it works
$2500 dues pays for twenty weeks giving you four chances to win $2500 each week for 20 weeks (thatrsquos 80 chances) plus Grand Prizes awarded at the end of the club
There are 2 clubs that run during the course of a year The fall club is followed by a dinner in our parish hall - free to members
The funds collected over and beyond the prizes are used to help supplement our ordinary income to support our parish
Forms for New Members are available at the entrances in the church or one can be mailed to you by calling 508-987-8987 We are hoping you will join us
Please call 508-987-2382
for updates on all Faith Formation Sessions
until further notice
Kathy Perry Owen Benway Al Sinkis Andrew Rivers Raymond Joseph Craig Ladd
Ruth Andrzejczyk Chloe Barbara Jones Roseanne Ferlito John Barton Carol Violette John amp Bev Makowski Dale Mahota Liz Iandolli Stephen Rice Maddy Desrosier Phyllis Day John Hickman Timothy Bowes Anita Prunier Roger St George Ed Carpenter James Sumerlin Bob St George Julie Guertin Francis DeSimone Robert amp Beverly Burns Judy Rodier Dawn Hoeg Sean Bushey Richard Fleming Olga Brault Noelle Silverstein Edward Wissell Eric Lambert James Quaiel Yvonne Mathurin Deborah Mancini Susan Gallant Doris Prouty Maureen Germain Dave Boucher Daniel Ivascyn Barbara Quaiel Pamela Rossley Fr Gerard Walsh Gary Cowperthwaite Kathleen Kathy Bishop Nicole Ryan Kathy B Anne Englehard Maurice Erwin and Tony Mazzone
Sacrament of Reconciliation Confessions resume in the church on
Saturdays at 3 pm
There will be a second collection this weekend June 6th amp 7th for Catholic Communication Campaign A second collection for Maintenance amp
Repair will be taken next weekend June 13th amp 14th
We thank you in advance for your generosity
Enjoy a Free Subscription to an in-credible online gateway of the best Catholic content all in one placemdashbooks videos movies audios etc
Itrsquos EASY and FREE to Register
A Gift of St Roch Parish to You
1 Go to formedorgsignup 2 Select St Roch Parish by entering name city andor zip code 3 Register with your name and email address 4 Check that email account for a link to begin using FORMED
Thatrsquos it Now sit back enjoy and enrich your life with an incredi-ble array of resources focused on our rich Catholic faith
YOUR FESTIVAL DONATIONS ACCEPTED NOW
In hopeful anticipation of holding our Annual Festival on August 15 amp 16 we have opened the garage behind the rectory for your donations for the garage sale and flea market Also boxed books are also accepted at this time
PLEASE NO Tires Clothing Electronics or TVrsquos Encyclopedias or Magazines Mattresses Furniture Snow Blowers or Lawn Mowers Please do not leave items outside of garage Thank you
334 CLUB WINNERS mdash Week 2
106 Patricia Dawidczyk 411 Virginia Suklis 189 Nancy Lefebrve 273 Jennifer Montville
CONGRATULATIONS
6
The Church of Saint Roch Oxford MA THE MOST HOLY TRINITY June 7 2020
We want to add you to our St Roch Flocknote family To help us communicate better at less cost Please send me your e-mail address so we will be able to keep you informed about the news and what is coming up in our parish You can decide which groups you wish to be notified about like ministries religious education andor special events Send me an e-mail at my e-mail with your name at strochoxfordgmailcom to Terry Ann Renaud questions call 508-987-2382
334 CLUB NEWS
The next club will begin the end of May and conclude in October followed by our annual dinner Letters for the next club have been mailed
As always we are LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS
This Club is open to everyone (over 21 years of age) We welcome new parishioners and friends outside the Parish to join us
Herersquos how it works
$2500 dues pays for twenty weeks giving you four chances to win $2500 each week for 20 weeks (thatrsquos 80 chances) plus Grand Prizes awarded at the end of the club
There are 2 clubs that run during the course of a year The fall club is followed by a dinner in our parish hall - free to members
The funds collected over and beyond the prizes are used to help supplement our ordinary income to support our parish
Forms for New Members are available at the entrances in the church or one can be mailed to you by calling 508-987-8987 We are hoping you will join us
Please call 508-987-2382
for updates on all Faith Formation Sessions
until further notice
Kathy Perry Owen Benway Al Sinkis Andrew Rivers Raymond Joseph Craig Ladd
Ruth Andrzejczyk Chloe Barbara Jones Roseanne Ferlito John Barton Carol Violette John amp Bev Makowski Dale Mahota Liz Iandolli Stephen Rice Maddy Desrosier Phyllis Day John Hickman Timothy Bowes Anita Prunier Roger St George Ed Carpenter James Sumerlin Bob St George Julie Guertin Francis DeSimone Robert amp Beverly Burns Judy Rodier Dawn Hoeg Sean Bushey Richard Fleming Olga Brault Noelle Silverstein Edward Wissell Eric Lambert James Quaiel Yvonne Mathurin Deborah Mancini Susan Gallant Doris Prouty Maureen Germain Dave Boucher Daniel Ivascyn Barbara Quaiel Pamela Rossley Fr Gerard Walsh Gary Cowperthwaite Kathleen Kathy Bishop Nicole Ryan Kathy B Anne Englehard Maurice Erwin and Tony Mazzone
Sacrament of Reconciliation Confessions resume in the church on
Saturdays at 3 pm
There will be a second collection this weekend June 6th amp 7th for Catholic Communication Campaign A second collection for Maintenance amp
Repair will be taken next weekend June 13th amp 14th
We thank you in advance for your generosity
Enjoy a Free Subscription to an in-credible online gateway of the best Catholic content all in one placemdashbooks videos movies audios etc
Itrsquos EASY and FREE to Register
A Gift of St Roch Parish to You
1 Go to formedorgsignup 2 Select St Roch Parish by entering name city andor zip code 3 Register with your name and email address 4 Check that email account for a link to begin using FORMED
Thatrsquos it Now sit back enjoy and enrich your life with an incredi-ble array of resources focused on our rich Catholic faith
YOUR FESTIVAL DONATIONS ACCEPTED NOW
In hopeful anticipation of holding our Annual Festival on August 15 amp 16 we have opened the garage behind the rectory for your donations for the garage sale and flea market Also boxed books are also accepted at this time
PLEASE NO Tires Clothing Electronics or TVrsquos Encyclopedias or Magazines Mattresses Furniture Snow Blowers or Lawn Mowers Please do not leave items outside of garage Thank you
334 CLUB WINNERS mdash Week 2
106 Patricia Dawidczyk 411 Virginia Suklis 189 Nancy Lefebrve 273 Jennifer Montville
CONGRATULATIONS
