St. Roch Parish 
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St. Roch Parish truly appreciates your donations.
God bless you.

New Year 2022
Resolve to keep Holy The Lord's Day
& Come Home to the Eucharist
You are Welcome
See Faith & Liturgy for details.

Saturdays 4:00 pm
Sundays 8:30 am or 11 am*
(* If unable to join in person Live Streaming from the church) 

Those vaccinated without masks. 
Those unvaccinated or those who prefer
to keep socially distanced may sit
in the church wearing masks

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PLEASE NOTE: The JAN 14-16
 THE IGNITE HIGH SCHOOL RETREAT
Has been Postponed
New Dates will be announced ASAP.
COFFEE & DONUTS ON SUNDAY
will be available

Call 508-987-2382 if questions or email strochoxford@gmail.com

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

A Prayer for Persons Suffering from the Coronavirus
You shall not fear the terror of the night nor the arrow that flies by day,  nor the pestilence that roams in darkness, nor the plague that ravages at noon. Ps 91:5-6

Merciful God, hear our fervent prayer for all who suffer from the coronavirus.  May those who are infected receive the proper treatment and the comfort of your healing presence. May their caregivers, families and neighbors be shielded from the onslaught of the virus. Give solace to those who grieve the loss of loved ones. Protect and guide those who strive to find a cure, that their work may conquer the disease and restore communities to wholeness and health. Help us to rise above fear. We ask all this through the intercession of Our Lady of Lourdes, and in the name of your Son, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

We understand how important your privacy is. We will take care always to respect your privacy and keep you in full control. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate these strange waters. Whenever we have been made aware that someone in the Religious Ed classes or parish gatherings has had a positive test for Covid, whether with symptoms or asymptomatic, we shall be notifying you, so you may be aware and able to monitor your family members asap.
We appreciate your calls to the offices: 508-987-8987, or 508-987-2382 strochoxford@gmail.com

Note: Mask wearing is recommended, to help keep the virus at bay. [All students, staff, & visitors at the Oxford Public Schools are required to wear masks while indoors, regardless of vaccination status & applies to all grades (PreK-12)]. 

As the pandemic changes, we welcome back all Catholics. The days ahead will be a real turning point for our parish, and I feel we will become an even more lively, committed, authentic, Christian community, and 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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Religious Ed Office  
DOES NOT ACCEPT OR RETURN CALLS OR EMAILS
Thursday noon through Monday noon.
***SCHEDULES ON THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PAGE!

Team meetings
Jan. 27, Feb, 10, 17,
Mar. 3, 10 at 6:30-8 PM
in the parish hall Team
& Shepherds invited

St Roch & St Ann
Light of the World Retreat

Mar. 25-28, 2022
Call or email to register now, 
508-987-2382 or at

https://strochoxford.com/light-of-the-world-retreat
Adoration team is needed to pray during the retreats sign up for times  strochoxford@gmail.com

Retreat Sheperds are needed...
Call Fr. Roy if you are called to this ministry in any way.

This reflection from 

Our Blessed Mother's statue
truly points to the 
Light of the World in Jesus!
Jesus is waiting for you!
Come visit Him in the tabernacle to share His Holy Eucharist with your
 St Roch's Family.
The Light of Christ is showing us the way.
During a recent vacation trip two of our retreat members were unable to come to the planning meeting, but agreed to pray for the retreat & be part of the team on return. This image was taken on their vacation.

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The Pope's intention for January 2022
For True Human Fraternity
We pray for all those suffering from religious discrimination and persecution; may their own rights and dignity be recognized, which originate from being brothers and sisters in the human family.
January 2022
27 Saint Angela Merici
28 Saint Thomas Aquinas
29 Saints Sarbelius & Barbea
30 Saint Hyacintha of Mariscotti

31 Saint John Bosco

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In 1990, Souper Bowl of Caring began with a simple prayer from a single youth group: 
“Lord, even as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us be mindful of those without a bowl of soup to eat.” 
Since then, over $170 million has been generated for local charities across USA. It's become a powerful movement that transforms the Big Game into the nation’s largest celebration of giving & caring for those in need. People learn they can make a positive change in the world collecting food, raising money, & serving hunger-relief charities, & showing care & compassion in local communities across the country.
Share God’s love for our neighbors in need & give generously on Souper Bowl Sunday. All donations collected will go directly to our own, St. Vincent DePaul Society.
February 12^th & 13^th at all St. Roch masses, soup pots will be offered at the doors of the church for your donations, & collection boxes for the Oxford Ecumenical Food Shelf will be in church. Please Give Generously.

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The Pope's intention for February 2022
Religious Sisters & Consecrated Women
We pray for religious sisters and consecrated women; thanking them for their mission and their courage; may they continue to find new responses to the challenges of our times.

1Saint Ansgar 
2 Presentation of the Lord
3 Saint Blaise
4 Saint Joseph of Leonissa
5 Saint Agatha
6 Saint Paul Miki and Companions
7 Saint Colette
8 Saint Josephine Bakhita
9 Saint Jerome Emiliani
10 Saint Scholastica


11 Our
Lady
of Lourdes 





12 Saint Apollonia
13 Saint Giles Mary of Saint Joseph
14 Saints Cyril and Methodius
15 Saint Claude de la Colombière
16 Saint Gilbert of Sempringham
17 Seven Founders of the Servite Order
18 Blessed John of Fiesole
19 Saint Conrad of Piacenza
20 Saints Jacinta and Francisco Marto
21 Saint Peter Damian
22 Chair of Saint Peter
23 Saint Polycarp
24 Blessed Luke Belludi
25 Blessed Sebastian of Aparicio
26 Saint Maria Bertilla Boscardin



27 Saint Gabriel
of
Our Lady
of Sorrows





28 Blessed Daniel Brottier