SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH

Fr. Peter Proulx, Pastor Deacon Don Smith

331 Plaunt Street, South; P.O. Box 396
Renfrew, Ontario K7V 4A6
Tel: (613) 432-5825 Fax: (613) 432-6663
E mail: sfx.parish@on.aibn.com Web Site: www.sfxrenfrew.blogspot.com
“St. Francis Xavier, a welcoming faith community lovingly sharing the gifts of God.”

5TH SUNDAY OF LENT

MARCH 21ST, 2010
PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: We pray for our loved ones who have died recently
especially Len Lemenchick, John Charbonneau, Pat Lascelle and Doris Donohue.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK AND SHUT-IN: “Let us raise up in prayer those who seek
God’s healing love, those at the hospital, hospice and at home”.

LENTEN PENITENTIAL SERVICES

Our Renfrew Parishes again join in celebration of God’s loving forgiveness.
Please join us for this opportunity to celebrate our Faith.
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24TH – 2:00 P.M.
OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISH – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24TH – 7:00 P.M.
PASSION SUNDAY (PALM SUNDAY) LITURGY: Please note that
we will again gather in the Parish Hall to begin Mass next Saturday and
Sunday. We will process to the church at the appropriate time. Please
join us at the hall to begin our celebration next weekend.

THANK YOU TO JEAN

I am aware that Jean Lynch was, during my time as assistant pastor to Msgr. Owens in
1980, assisting the residents of Bonnechere Manor to attend weekly Mass. During
successive pastors Jean has maintained this ministry. Currently, we are fortunate to
have a good number of parishioners sharing in this weekly outreach to the residents.
In recognition of her thirty years assisting the parish and for the extended work she
does for Bonnechere Manor, we are hosting a time of recognition and appreciation for
her commitment.
Thursday, March 25th following the weekly Mass we will join with the residents and staff
of the Manor to recognize, but in a small way, the great contribution made by Jean.
Our current volunteers are committed to continuing Jean’s ministry and as we join with
her, we invite you to join with us in saying “Thank You”.
Thursday, March 25th
10:30 a.m. - Mass in Chapel
11:00 a.m. - Time of Recognition
11:30 a.m. - Lunch in the Great Hall

♦ CARITAS IN VERITATE: copies of Fr. Bill Ryan’s talk on the Encyclical are now available
from Fr. Peter. Please see him if you would like to have a copy of it. There are some
available in the sacristy.
♦ ECCLESIA: Copies of the new issue of our Diocesan newspaper are available at the doors of
the church. They are a great way to be aware of the news and issues throughout the Diocese.
Diocese.
Please take one home with you. Feel free to bring them to the people to whom you
you minister.
♦ “YEAR FOR PRIESTS’” APPRECIATION DINNER: DINNER : Friday, April 23 rd at Germania Hall,
Pembroke, to say thank you to the Priests of the Diocese. All welcome. Tickets $30
available at the Parish Office until March 29 th .

S T. F R A N C I S X AV I E R PA R I S H L O T T E RY 2 0 1 0
Tickets are available today at the entrances to the Church. If you can help the parish again this
year by taking tickets for yourself, or to sell to family and friends it will go a long way toward reaching
our goal of a sellout of all 2500 books. Thank you for your fantastic support in previous years! This
major fundraiser contributes to the on-going maintenance and upgrading of our parish.
~ Ken Harris 432-3961 Diane Dillon 432-3443 Richard Laxton 432-3861 ~
 LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies
MON Mar. 22 12:10 p.m. THE WAY OF THE CROSS
7:00 p.m. Edi Moir – Lore & Don Coyne
TUE Mar. 23 9:30 a.m. Mary St. Michael – Heather & Stan Rekowski
WED Mar. 24 4:15 p.m. Ray Turner – Alfred Mangan
THU Mar. 25 10:30 a.m. Bonnechere Manor: Allan Murray – Dowdall & Rita Murray
12:10 p.m. Andy Donohue – Eileen Windle
FRI Mar. 26 8:00 a.m. Arden Hay – Bea & Family SUNDAY OFFERING:
SAT Mar. 27 5:00 p.m. Thomas Mulvihill – Lola Mulvihill March 14th:
Raymond Roach – Dorothy & Family $3,319.87
SUN Mar. 28 10:30 a.m. Chris Cunningham – Mom & Jim
Intentions of the Parishioners – Fr. Proulx
THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.:
LITURGICAL ROLES *Mon. Confirmation Prep. 7:00 p.m.
MARCH 27th/ 28th, 2010 – Palm Sunday (Church)
SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m. *Wed. Bereavement Grp. 7:30 p.m.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – M. Mahusky; C. Black (Rectory Mtg. Rm. #1)
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – B. & S. Holley & Family
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – K. Black; K. & V. Windle; RENFREW & DISTRICT FOOD BANK
C. Sulpher; G. Curry ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
ALTAR SERVERS: C. Holley; K. & C. Dowdall; M. Brumm Thur., April 8th 7:00 p.m.
CANTOR: C. Slight Town Hall
SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m. This is an open meeting and the
MINISTER S OF THE WORD – T. Keller; J. Perry public is invited to attend.
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – L. Sammon; R. & L. Wocjik; J. Mahusky
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – K. & T. Mann; D. & M. McIntyre; T. McIntyre
ALTAR SERVERS: S. Perry; E. McIntyre; M. Froats; S. Lafont
CANTOR: D. Black

St. Francis Xavier Parish Holy Week Celebrations

Tuesday, March 30 th – The Mass of Chrism: Takes place at 7:00 p.m. at St.
Columbkille’s Cathedral in Pembroke. This celebration is a sign of the unity and
communion of the priests with their Bishop. During this Mass, the oils used
in the celebration of the Sacraments are blessed by Bishop Mulhall.
Easter Triduum:
HOLY THURSDAY
THURSDAY: MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER – 7:00 p.m.
GOOD FRIDAY
FRIDAY: CHILDREN’S WAY OF THE CROSS – 11:00 a.m.
CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S PASSION – 3:00 p.m.
SATURDAY EASTER VIGIL VIGIL: - 8:00 p.m. Blessing of Easter Fire and Water, Liturgy of the Word
and Eucharist. Social gathering in main foyer after the Vigil. Please plan to stay and celebrate the
Resurrection!!
EASTER SUNDAY MORNING
MORNING: - 10:30 a.m. Parish Mass celebrating the Resurrection of the Lord.
NATIONAL CATHOLIC MISSION 2010 – “A GOD FOR ALL SEASONS”
The program will be aired on VISIONTV on Monday, March 29 th (Pt.1) and Tuesday,
March 30th (Pt. 2) at 9:00 p.m. and repeated at 11:00 p.m. It will feature Spiritan Father
Pat Fitzpatrick and Benedictine Sister Joan Chittister.
WORLD YOUTH DAYS 2011: August 9 - 13 in
Madrid, Spain. Information meeting will be held TOUR TO OBERAMMERGAU’S PASSION PLAY
on April 13th at 7:00 p.m. at O.L.F. Parish for (staged once every 10 years)
those in the Renfrew Zone. Contact Yvette & EXPLORING THE ALPINE COUNTRIES
Bourque 613-732-7933 ext. 208 or yvettebour- September 1st – 13th, 2010
que@pembrokediocese.com
Slide Show Presentation & Information Meeting
HOLY NAME CARD PARTY: Sunday, March 21 st with Jamieson Travel & Tours
at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Parish Hall. Thur., March 25th @ 2 p.m. St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall
Last game for the season!

Algonquin Culture:
Culture Wed., March 31, 2 – 4 p.m., for 11 sessions, Anishinabikwe Rising – a free, twice
monthly women’s program until August. A teaching circle for Aboriginal and Metis women, 16 years old
and up. Stewart Hall, Trinity St. Andrew’s United Church, Renfrew, Quarry St. entrance. Registration/
info (Beulah Wright 432-3295, or tsaoffice@bellnet.ca)