SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH
Fr. Peter Proulx, Pastor Fr. Ryan Holly, Associate Pastor Deacon Don Smith 331 Plaunt Street, South; P.O. Box 396 Renfrew, Ontario K7V 4A6 Tel: (613) 432-5825 Fax: (613) 432-6663
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St. Francis Xavier, a welcoming faith community lovingly sharing the gifts of God.
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PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: We pray for our loved ones who have died recently.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK AND SHUT-IN: Let us raise up in prayer those who seek Gods healing love, those at the hospital, hospice and at home especially Garry Latendresse, Ed Boose and Joan Prince. May your struggle be consoled by Christs love.
CATHOLICISM - 2012 Lenten Series
This week's Lenten series will feature the topic "Peter and Paul: The Missionary Adventure". The session runs on Monday evening from 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. in the large hall. All are welcome to join!
FEAST OF ST. JOSEPH Monday, March 19th is the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, the Patron Saint of Canada. MASS WITH BISHOP MULHALL - FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION Bishop Mulhall will celebrate Mass on Monday, March 26 at 9:30 a.m. at St Francis Xavier Church with the students of St. Joseph High School to celebrate the feast of the Annunciation of the Lord. All members of the parish are invited to this Mass with our Bishop.
ON OUR WAY WITH JESUS: Part Two WE SHARE IN THE EUCHARIST continues this Wednesday, March 21st at 7 p.m. with Show and Tell in the church. LENTEN RETREAT DAY
We hope that you will plan to join us for an inspiring retreat day on the theme of Walking through the Paschal Mystery with Christ on Saturday, March 31, at St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall from 9:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Sister Rosemary OToole from The Upper Room Home of Prayer in Ottawa, will gather us around a ritual table and guide us through six reflective teachings on how each of our lives must pass through a cycle of suffering, death, resurrection and transformation into new life in the Spirit. There will be several contemplative pauses and spiritual direction will be available for those who wish. Lunch will be served. All are welcome. Free will offering. Please register with the Parish office (613-432-5825) no later than March 24, 2012.
Sunday, March 18 - Fourth Sunday in Lent
Catechetical Programs for Children and Young Adults
Help is needed to cover tranportation of children, photocopies of religious textbooks that are fitting with pariticipating ages, prayer texts, snacks and meals, sleeping arrangements and encouraging special events. This program will enable over 500 youth to participate in this important activity for the survival of Christians in Iraq.
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE DURING LENT
The Sacrament of Penance is available at 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays and 10:00 a.m. on Sundays. Additional opportunities will be provided in the Renfrew Pastoral Zone with visiting priests at the following times: Sunday, March 25 at 7:00 p.m. Mount St. Patrick Monday, March 26 at 7:00 p.m. Calabogie Tuesday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m.. Arnprior Tuesday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m. Eganville Wednesday, March 28 at 1:30 p.m. St. Francis Xavier, Renfrew Wednesday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. Douglas Thursday, March 29 at 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Fatima, Renfrew
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Its that time of year again! Next week sees the launch of the 2012 St. Francis Xavier Parish Lottery. The 2011 Lottery netted $6,702.30 for the Parish. We are looking forward to your continuing support and hopefully a successful year in 2012. We thank everyone who helped last year in any way, those who sold tickets, those who bought tickets, and those who are always ready and willing to respond to our requests for assistance. Your past participation and support is greatly appreciated.
~ Ken Harris 432-3961
Diane Dillon 432-3443 ~
LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
MON 12:10 p.m. 6:30 p.m. TUE Mar. 20 9:30 a.m. WED Mar. 21 4:15 p.m. THUR Mar. 22 10:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. FRI Mar. 23 8:00 a.m. SAT Mar. 24 5:00 p.m. SUN Mar. 25 10:30 a.m. Mar. 19 STATIONS OF THE CROSS Bert Whalen The Maloney Family Joe Power Bea Hay Vickey & Bill Ken & Leona Barr BONNECHERE MANOR: Stella Legris The Estate Adelia Mulvihill Eileen Windle George Valliquette Karen & Drew Mellon Raymond Roach Dorothy Roach & Family Gertrude Lepine Jan & Roy Leitch Intentions of the Parishioners Father Proulx
SUNDAY OFFERING:
March 11th: $3,791.16
LITURGICAL ROLES
5 SUNDAY OF LENT
SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m. MINISTERS OF THE WORD R. Laxton; J. Lemay MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY M. & B. Coulas; T. Brazeau; B. Kusluski MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST L. Armstrong; K. Coulas; B. Brown; G. Curry; S. Harper SERVERS A. Freemark; B. & M. ONeill; V. Slight CANTOR L. Mahusky
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SUNDAY, MARCH 25th, 2012
SUNDAY MORNING MASS 10:30 a.m. MINISTERS OF THE WORD J. Valliquette; J. Perry MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY R. & L. Wojcik; V.& A. Dumoulin EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS N. Smith; D. Varrin; P. Perry; D. Lennox; M. L. Rowat SERVERS A. & D. Limlaw; E. McIntyre; E. Freamo CANTOR L. Mahusky
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THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.: Lenten Series Fr. Holly (Lg. Hall) 7:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry 10:00 a.m. (Mtg. Rm. #1) 1st Communion Parent/Child Mtg. 7:00 p.m. (Church) Parish Supper Meeting (Mtg. Rm. #2) 7:00 p.m. Bereavement Group 7:30 p.m. (Small Hall)
THE WAY OF THE CROSS: the C.W.L. members facilitate this prayer time each Monday of Lent at 12:10 p.m. Please join us. We welcome all and will provide the booklets for your reflection on each of the fourteen stations.
The St. Francis Xavier CWL News:
2012 CWL MEMBERS ENVELOPES: may be picked up in the main church foyer. CWL BRUNCH: All women of the parish are invited to join the CWL for Brunch on Sunday, April 22nd at 11:45 a.m. Cost: $10. Tickets on sale before and after Mass March 31, April 1 and April 8 or call Joan: 432-9161. See posters on church bulletins. DONT THROW IT OUT!!!!! ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE: at S.F.X. this year will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2012. Please remember us when you are doing your spring housecleaning. Drop off times: May 3 & 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SPAGHETTI SUPPER: sponsored by Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School Council at O.L.F. Church on Thursday, March 22nd from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. TRIVIA NIGHT: Fri., Mar. 23rd @ 7 p.m. at St. James the Less Parish Hall, Eganville. To register with team name by March 21st: Mick Daley 613-628-6995 or mickdaley@bellnet or Claire Stapley 613-628-1908 or c.k. [email protected]. Combinations of 1 to 4, 5 or 6 players. Cost: $10/person. Prizes for winning team, 50/50 draw & Door Prize. Light refreshments. Sponsored by CWL and Knights of Columbus.
O.L.F. HOLY NAME CARD PARTY: Sunday, th March 25 at 7 p.m. in O.L.F. Parish Hall. RENFREW FOOD BANK: The Food Bank suggests a food item of the month request for donations (all food obviously welcome). They suggest: CANNED MEAT FOR MARCH.
CULTIVATING SEEDS OF FAITH ADULT FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM RENFREW ZONE
Tuesday, March 20 Tuesday March 27 Most Precious Blood Parish Annex, Calabogie St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall, Renfrew (Small Hall)
VALID CATHOLIC MARRIAGES AND ANNULMENTS: QUESTIONS AND MYTHS The Pembroke Diocesan Marriage Tribunal invites you to St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall on Tuesday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m. for a session with Father Ryan Holly that addresses what makes a valid Marriage in the Catholic Church as well as what the Annulment process is all about. Since this affects many Catholics, we ask you to please spread the word about this opportunity to having your questions answered. For more information please contact Father Holly at 613-432-5835 extension 1 or by email at [email protected].
THE NATIONAL CATHOLIC MISSION 2012, THREE TROUBLING QUESTIONS.
will be broadcast on VISIONTV on Monday, April 2nd (Pt. 1) and Tuesday, April 3rd at 6:00 p.m. and repeated at 10:00 p.m. It will feature Father John Heagle, Sister Barbara Leonhard O.F.S., James McGill and Father Pat Fitzpatrick all of whom will deal with questions that trouble us all.
