St. Roch Parish 
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God bless you.

Come Home to the Eucharist
 You are Welcome
with the new format 
see Faith & Liturgy for details.
Saturdays 4:00 pm
Sundays 8:30 am or 10:00 am*
(*If unable to join in person
Live Streaming from the church) 

As the pandemic changes, we welcome back all Catholics. The days ahead will be a real turning point for our parish, & I feel we will become an even more lively, committed, authentic, Christian community, a true reflection of Christ, the Light of the World.       Fr. Roy

Visit us Daily for current updates see
EVENTS & NEWS  or facebook for more... 
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Mary Kilinskas Scholarship 2021
Is Awarded To 
Ashley Vandenbrouck
Mary Kilinskas was a dedicated parishioner of St. Roch who took the stewardship of her church to heart.  She & her husband, Tony, supported all efforts of their parish family in time, talents, & treasures. From flowers in the sanctuary & grounds, to fruits of the harvest at thanksgiving, this was easily seen. Not so visible was the forty plus years of teaching as a catechist in our religious education program. Hours of preparation & sincere love of Christ was quietly shared week after week with the youngest of our children, who are called to continue in her love of Jesus. These fruits may not be seen by the eye but are felt throughout our parish family. Some of her students may be sitting near you in church each week with their own children & grandchildren. Mary & Tony raised their children with the same love of church & faith in God, that continues to be visible here each week in teaching & serving our parish family. The Mary Kilinskas scholarship recognizes special young men & women who excel in their commitment to ongoing religious education in Catholic high schools or colleges. Recipients of the Mary Kilinskas scholarship honor Mary & our whole parish by sharing the light of faith with others.

The Pope's intention for August is for the Church, that she may receive
from the Holy Spirit the grace & strength to reform herself
in the light of the Gospel.

Saints celebrated in August include  
5: Dedication of the Basilica
                 di Santa Maria  Maggiore 
6: Transfiguration of the Lord
7: St Sixtus II &  Companions or St Cajetan      
8: St Dominic    
9: St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein)
10: St Lawrence   
11: St Clare
12: St Jane Frances de Chantal
13: Sts Pontian &  Antipope Hippolytus     
14: St Maximillian Kolbe    
15: Assumption of Mary   
16: St Stephen of Hungary      
17: St Joan of the Cross
18: St Helena
19: St John Eudes      
20: St Bernard of Clairvaux    
21: St Pius X    
22: Queenship of Mary    
23: St Rose of Lima      
24: St Bartholomew the Apostle 
25: St Louis or St Joseph of Calasanz      
26: St Teresa of Jesus Jornet Ibars
27: St Monica    
28: St Augustine of Hippo    
29: The Beheading of St John the Baptist 
30: St Jeanne Jugan 

Climb aboard for mountains
of fun on
Rocky Railway.

On this faith filled adventure,
kids discover 
trusting 
Jesus pulls them through life's ups & downs.
Still time to join us on the adventure August 4 & 5, 2021.
come to parish 8:00 am

Great News!
Our Light of the World Retreat is  BACK!

September 24- 27, 202 1
Call or email to register now, 
508-987-2382 or here at

https://strochoxford.com/light-of- the-world-retreat

Retreat Team meetings scheduled August 19, September, 2, 9, 16
in the parish hall 6:30 PM

This reflection from 
Our Blessed Mother's statue
truly points to the 
Light of the World in Jesus!
Jesus is waiting!
Come visit Him 
in the tabernacle 
to share His Holy Eucharist with your
 St Roch's Family.

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During the last 10 years Fr. Roy has been like St. Francis—focused on rebuilding God’s Church— Renewing the Body of Christ, His people.
We, the parishioners of St. Roch
are so truly blessed!
Light of the World Retreats, Weddings, Baptisms, Reconciliations, First Eucharist, Confirmations, Masses, Visiting the Sick, Funerals, Pilgrimages, Food Shelf, Visitation House, Legacy of Hope, Haiti Twinning, Church Renovations, Spiritual Renewals, Dinners, Breakfasts, Book Clubs, Fairs, Festivals, Carnivals, Yard Sales, Prayer Groups, Laughter, Tears, Covid & so many more memories.
Thank you for being our pastor!
What is to come???
We cannot wait!!!!

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Religious
Ed Office
(Parish Center)
is
closed during
Vacation Bible Camp
August 2-5 and after camp ...
Thursday at noon through Monday noon.
Register today at 508-987-2382
 https://strochoxford.com/religious-education
or email strochoxford@gmail.com. 

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Grills await outdoor cooking; SO make your steaks & chops sizzle with our RADA knives & utensils.
Please use the shopping link below & help our youth earn funds needed for summer activities with this well known American company.  
Thank you for choosing Family of Friends
 334 Main St Oxford, MA 01540 
on... https://radafundraising.com?rfsn=4086641.ae4a27

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Don’t fall for the Gift Card Scam! 
Sadly the pandemic has been an opportunity for scamers. Local pastors have experienced a scam email claiming they needed gift cards.
We remind you that the parish would only use normal & ordinary means to communicate
any requests, particularly for donations. 
If an email looks odd, Hit DELETE! 

We thank Fr.  Brennan for coming to share his own  experience with Unbound.
"All my life I have been blessed with opportunities to learn and serve. None of them were the result of my personal plan. Now, I want to be of service to people who never had opportunities that I had. I am very blessed and grateful."                                      -Father Brennan
Contact: UNBOUND, 1 Elmwood Ave. Kansas City, KShttps://www.unbound.org/MyOutreach/FrGeorgeBrennan

Confessions are available
Saturdays 3-3:30 pm
Or Call for an appointment 
508-987-8987.
Masks or face coverings must be worn
if not vaccinated!