Hog Island Oysters Casino with Peppers and Bacon

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4 strips bacon

1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup roughly chopped shallots

1/4 cup roughly chopped red bell pepper

1/4 cup roughly chopped celery

2 teaspoons lemon juice

2 sprigs fresh oregano, leaves picked

Pinch cayenne pepper

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

24 medium-sized (approximately 4 inches) West coast oysters on the half shell

1/4 bunch flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped for garnish