St.

Roch Catholic Church

6253 Main St. P.O. Box 1238 Caseville, MI 48725 Phone (989) 856-4933 Fax (989) 856-2861
www.strochchurch.weebly.com

This Week at St. Roch Liturgy Schedule

Wednesday, May 15 10:30 AM Mass at Courtney Manor Friday, May 16 9:00 AM Mass at St. Roch Saturday, May 18 5:00 PM Mass at St. Roch Sunday, May 19 9:00 AM Mass at St. Roch 11:00 AM Mass at St. Felix

Pastor: Fr. Robert Par, Ext. 110 Administrative Secretary: Susan Grates, Ext. 101

Mission Statement:
We, the people of St. Roch Parish, called to be Priest, Prophet, and Servant, endeavoring by our lifes activities to realize the prayer Christ spoke, that we may be one.

Parish Office Hours

Closed Mondays Tuesday Friday 8:00 AM to 1:00PM

Commissioned Lay Minister Mary Ann Musser Pastoral Council Chairperson Molly Bass Finance Committee Chairperson Chris Cristiano Bookkeeper Mike DeGrace Coordinator of Religious Education Elizabeth Wiesenbach Cemetery Sexton Ben Willenberg Bulletin &Webmaster Sarah Behaeghe

On the Agenda
Wednesday, May 15 10:30 AM League of Catholic Women @ St. Michaels, Port Austin 6:00 PM Implementation Committee Meeting at St. Roch

Mass Schedule
Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM Check Bulletin for Weekday Masses and Holy Days

May 4/5 Offering:

St. Roch Envelopes: $2,601.00 Loose: $777.00 Building Fund:$601.00 Pledge Drive: $505.00 Net Deposit for April: $20,421.28 April Expenses: $17,841.39

Sacraments
In order to celebrate the following Sacraments here at St. Roch, it is vital to be an active member of our Faith Community by participating regularly in our Worship and being a registered parishioner. Registration: If you wish to become a member of our parish family, please stop by the Parish Office to register. Baptism: We ask that you please make an appointment, prior to birth, if possible, with the Pastor. Marriage: An appointment with the Pastor must be made atleast 6 months before the wedding celebration. Reconciliation: First Saturday of the month from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, or by appointment. Pastoral Care: If you or someone you know wishes a visit and/or Holy Communion during an illness or hospital stay, please contact the Parish Office.

Diocesan Loan Payment:

Original Loan Amount: $481,138.00 Refinanced Loan Amount: $250,188.37 Current Principle Balance: $196,031.97 Interest: $653.00 Principle: $1,206.89 Total Payment: $1,860.33

Thank you for your generosity. Count Group: Monday, May 13: Group 2

From the Desk of Father Rob

Our Catholic faith is a gift from God. As people of the Diocese of Saginaw, we are united in faith. We are people who hope and pray and help each other on our journey of faith. Gifts given to the Catholic Services Appeal are given out of love of God and love of one another. The CSA touches the lives of many in our diocese. Your gift helps each of the diocesan ministries reach out to thousands, including training our future priests, a respect for life, education in our faith, and ministry to the homebound. Please prayerfully consider a gift to this years appeal, fill out your pledge card, and bring it to church next weekend. Our parish assessment is $28,939 AND 100% participation. We are confident that we will exceed this goal, but we need the help of everyone. Remember that any amount raised above our goal stays in the parish. Thank you for being a part of CSA 2013-2014!!

This Sunday, the Feast of the Ascension, marks another moment in sacred memory. Jesus - the Christ risen and now glorious - departs from the apostles. He leaves with us a commissioning which, over history, has borne great fruit: Go out and teach all nations the good news. Because of our human nature and our continual need for conversion, we have seen evidence of a certain neglect on our part of spreading the good news while also living it. On Pentecost, the fear hindering the apostles was dispelled. We too have received this same spirit through our confirmation; our own fears are dispelled by embracing the Holy Spirit. These are not poetic concepts to encourage or purely motivate it is a promise that will impassion us to be in the world and be the example of the Way. Pray with the whole Church for renewal each day, that our baptism and confirmation will bring a lively proclamation of Christs message of service as a Church, fearlessly.

Most Gracious Heavenly Father, We thank you for our mothers to whom you have entrusted the care of every precious human life from its very beginning in the womb. You have given to woman the capacity of participating with you in the creation of new life. Grant that every woman may come to understand the full meaning of that blessing, which gives her an unlimited capacity for selfless love for every child she may be privileged to bear, and for all your children. Watch over every mother who is with child, strengthen her faith in your fatherly care and love for her and for her unborn baby. Give her courage in times of fear or pain, understanding in times of uncertainty and doubt, and hope in times of trouble. Grant her joy in the birth of her child. To mothers you have given the great privilege and responsibility of being a child's first teacher and spiritual guide. Grant that all mothers may worthily foster the faith of their children, following the example of Mary, Elizabeth, and other holy women who follow Christ. Help mothers to grow daily in knowledge and understanding of Your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, and grant them the wisdom to impart this knowledge faithfully to their children and to all who depend upon them. Assist all "spiritual mothers", those who, though they may have no children of their own, nevertheless selflessly care for the children of others -- of every age and state in life. Grant that they may know the joy of fulfilling this motherly calling of women, whether in teaching, nursing, religious life, or in other work which recognizes and fosters the true dignity of every human being created in your image and likeness. We beseech you to send your Holy Spirit, the Comforter, to all mothers who sorrow for children that have died, are ill or estranged from their families, or who are in trouble or danger of any kind. Help grieving mothers to rely on your tender mercy and fatherly love for all your children. We ask your blessing on all those to whom you have entrusted motherhood. May your Holy Spirit constantly inspire and strengthen them. May they ever follow the example of Mary, mother of Our Lord, and imitate her fidelity, her humility, and her self-giving love. May all mothers receive your Grace abundantly in this earthly life, and may they look forward to eternal joy in your presence in the life to come. We ask this through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. AMEN.

May God bless all of our Mothers!! Happy Mothers Day!

Attention! Memorial Day Mass Schedule

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Memorial Day Masses at the Catholic Cemeteries within the Diocese of Saginaw are scheduled on th Monday, May 27 at the following places and times: Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Saginaw Indoor Mass at 10:00 AM St. Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery, Bay City Outdoor Mass at 10:00 AM Calvary Cemetery, Kawkawlin Outdoor Mass at 10:00 AM New Calvary Cemetery, Midland Outdoor Mass at 8:30 AM St. Anne Cemetery, Linwood Outdoor Mass at 9:00 AM (if weather is inclement, Mass will be held at St. Anne Parish) Limited seating is available. Please bring lawn chairs for seating for outdoor Masses. In case of inclement weather, announcements and signs will be made and set up for indoor locations. For more information, call Alice at 989-797-6672

K of C Womens Auxiliary The meeting for May 23rd is cancelled. Election of officers will take place at the June meeting.

Strawberry Social
In the Parish Center, following Saturday and Sunday Mass th th May 18 and 19 Come Join Us!!

Fundraiser for Bill Goretski, St. Felix Parishioner

**All proceeds will benefit medical costs incurred** th Sunday, May 19 from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM In the North Huron High School Cafeteria Cost: $10 a plate Come enjoy an afternoon of food and fellowship. The meal will include Pasta House pasta, salads, beverages, and dessert. Activities for the day include a silent auction, bake sale, and DJ.

There will be a box located in the back of Church to collect items to send overseas for our troops. There is a list of suggested items posted, including food items, clothing, toiletries, and fun time items. Thank you for your support, and

Singers Needed for the 75th Anniversary Mass

We would love to have you join us in song for the Mass to celebrate th the 75 anniversary of our Saginaw Diocese. The Mass will be on Thursday, June 27 at Saginaw Valley State Universitys Ryder Center If you would like to participate, you must attend one of the following rehearsals; we are providing 3 different locations and times to try to accommodate as many interested singers as possible. Saturday, May 18 10 AM to 12 PM at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Midland Thursday, June 13 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, Reese Saturday, June 22 10 AM to 12 PM at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Saginaw Steves Cleaning Service
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Please pray for our troops!!

Novena for Pentecost

The Sisters of St. Clare are offering a special Novena Meditation on their website, http://srsclare.comfrom May 11-19. This meditation is in preparation for the feast of Pentecost. Each day they will add special prayers celebrating a different gift of the Holy Spirit. They invite you to join them in meditation and prayer.
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