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, June 12 9:00 AM Mass at St. Roch Friday, June 14 9:00 AM Mass at St. Roch Saturday, June 15 5:00 PM Mass at St. Roch Sunday, June 16 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

Mass Schedule
Saturday 5:00 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. 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.

June 1/2 Offering: St. Roch Envelopes: $4,027.00 Loose: $974.00 Building Fund: $1,046.00 Thank you for your generosity. Count Group: Monday, June 10: Group 3

A pledge to the Catholic Services Appeal is a great act of generosity. It is an opportunity to participate in the Church beyond our parish. Your continued support will enable our diocesan ministries to reach out to thousands of our brothers and sisters. Our parish assessment is $28,939. We are confident that we will exceed this goal, but we need the help of everyone. To date, 28.19% of our parishioners have responded with a total of $9,155 pledged THANK YOU! Remember that any amount raised above our goal stays in the parish. th After June 14 , all contributions must be mailed directly to the diocese. Thank you again for your generosity!!

Help Protect Religious Liberty Rights in Healthcare!!

Over the past several years, legislation has been introduced in Michigan that would force Catholic institutions to act contrary to the teachings of the Catholic faith. These bills have sought to force dioceses, parishes, schools, charity agencies, and private businesses to include abortion-inducing drugs and other morally objectionable services in their employee benefit plans. The recent U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) contraceptive mandate policy seeks to do the same nationally. While lawsuits are underway to stop enforcement of the HHS attack on religious freedom, legislation is needed in Michigan to protect the religious liberty and conscience rights of those who work and operate in the health care field. Since the early 1970s numerous Congress and presidents of both parties have supported laws protecting conscience rights related to abortion. Michigan has similar protections. Regrettably, conscience rights are lacking here in this state for morally objectionable procedures beyond abortion. There are no legal protections for individuals and institutions that prefer to opt out of providing or participating in non-emergency, elective services such as sterilization, certain end-of-life procedures, or distributing abortion drugs and artificial contraception. Earlier this year, Senate Bill 136, the Religious Liberty and Conscience Protection Act, was introduced to ensure conscience rights for health care workers, payers, and institutions are protected under Michigan law. The bill mirrors certain federal civil rights laws and strengthens patient protections that are already in place. Specifically, the bill would: ~ Protect health care institutions and workers from being forced to provide or participate in non-emergency, elective services that violate their religious beliefs ~ Allow employers to offer health benefits in a way that is consistent with their institutional tradition. ~ Allow for health care employers to design and put in place conscience accommodation policies for their employees. ~ Protect employers, employees, and patients from discrimination and ensure no patient is denied emergency care.

Masculinity and Femininity: Difference and Gift

All teens and parents welcome! Please join us at the Holiday Inn 55 Rapson Lane West, Bad Axe, MI 48413

Wednesday, June 19 at 7:00 PM

Meet and greet with desserts afterwards The presentation will be followed by a brief session about Aquinas College. For more information, please contact Christine Guza at 989-658-8865

To all those who helped with and baked for our recent Bake Sale - $457 was raised! The next Bake Sale will be on July 6th and 7th.

Thank You

Volunteers Needed
Helping Hands Thrift Shop in Caseville is in need of 2-3 helpers at the cashiers position. You could work either a 10-1:30 or 1:30-5 shift. Training for this position will be done by one of their staff members. You will also receive $1.00 store buck for every hour you work. Thank you for your help!

Strawberry Social
Farm Burgers, Drinks, Ice Cream, Strawberries, Cakes

Saturday, June 22nd 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Adults $6.00 Children $5.00 Under 4 Free Hayes United Methodist Church 4 Miles North of Pigeon on Caseville Rd. to Filion Rd., then 1 mile East
YOUR FULL SERVICE GROCERY STORE LOCATED IN CASEVILLE

Contact your elected officials in Lansing and urge them to uphold religious liberty and conscience rights by supporting Senate Bill 136. The bill is currently under consideration by the legislature and the time is now to make our Catholic voice heard!! Please go to www.micatholic.org/MiYes136 to send your elected officials an email urging support for conscience rights. A sample message is included on the page and can be modified before sending. The website will automatically identify your elected official based on your address. Its that easy!! THANK YOU!!!

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