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, March 6 9:00 AM Mass at St. Roch Thursday, March 7 5:00 PM Stations of the Cross Followed by soup supper Friday, March 8 9:00 AM Mass at St. Roch

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.

Saturday, March 9 4:00 PM Mass at St. Roch

Sunday, March 10 9:00 AM Mass at St. Roch

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 Webmaster Sarah Behaeghe

On the Agenda
Monday, March 4 Count Group 1 Tuesday, March 5 9:30 AM Lenten Scripture Study In Parish Center Wednesday, March 6 6:30 8:00 PM Faith Formation (Grades 1-6) Reconciliation for students Thursday, March 7 10:30 AM Knights of Columbus 4th Degree in the Parish Center

Mass Schedule
Saturday 4:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM
Check Bulletin for Weekday Masses and Holy Days

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.

February 23/24 Offering:

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 at least 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.

St. Roch Envelopes: $1,290.00 Loose: $270.00 Thank you for your generosity. PARISH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR TAX PURPOSES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE PARISH OFFICE DURING OFFICE HOURS. Please call to have them mailed, or stop by to pick them up. Count Group: th Monday, March 4 : Group 1

Saturday, March 9 9:30 AM Merger/Implementation Meeting in Parish Center

Lenten Events
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Followed by a soup supper at St. Roch Every Thursday during Lent 5:00 PM
Free will offering to the Rice Bowl Collection

Q & A: Do I have to know and believe everything the Church teaches?

The Catholic Church is like a well that offers life-giving water. You dont have to drink from it, but it makes it awfully hard to live forever if you dont. What the Catholic Church offers us is truth and faith handed down from Christ. Our baptism as Catholics make us members of His body, with the expectation that we will do our best to learn what that entails and accept the responsibilities of being members of His body. We arent owners of the body, but privileged and beloved parts. All that the Church offers is too much to take in at once, which makes faith a marvelous, life-long journey. Its hard to understand everything the Church teaches and that Christ wants us to know, so we are asked to believe prior to being able to understand. That is called faith. We are given the gift of exploring why our beliefs are true. Jesus said they are, and thats good enough for us.

Bad Axe Council 1546 at Knights of Columbus Hall Friday March 8, 2013 Serving from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Adults $9.00 Youth $4.00; 4 & under FREE Deep-fried or baked fish with a complete buffet

Prayer for the Church During the Time of Election of a New Pope
O God, eternal Shepherd, who govern your flock with unfailing care, grant in your boundless fatherly love a pastor for your Church who will please You by his holiness and to us show watchful care. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever. Amen.

2013 Catholic Mens Conference Faith of a Man in Hard Times

Saturday, March 9th 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM St. Hyacinth Parish 1515 Cass Avenue Bay City, MI 48708 Speakers Dr. Ray Guarendi and Fr. Ben Luedtke Mass with Bishop Cistone All men are encouraged to attend! Cost: $25.00 Youth under 21 FREE Contact Ray Geiger at 989-550-1848 or Email geigerray@yahoo.com We can carpool from Bad Axe contact Ray!!

Lenten Fasting and Abstinence

Fasting is to be observed by all 18 years of age and older, who have not yet celebrated their 59th birthday. On a fast day, one full meal is allowed. Two other meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to ones needs, but together should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids including milk and juices are allowed. Abstinence is observed by all 14 years of age and older. On days of abstinence, no meat is allowed. Note that when health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the law does not oblige. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are both days of fasting and abstinence. All Fridays in Lent are days of Abstinence.