SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH

Fr. Peter Proulx, Pastor Sr. Sheila Whelan GSIC 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.”

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1 SUNDAY OF LENT
MARCH 1ST, 2009
“CULTIVATING THE SEEDS OF FAITH”: An Adult Faith Formation Program
An invitation is extended to all parishioners of the Diocese to attend these faith formation sessions
which will run Tuesday evenings from 7 – 8:30 p.m. This week’s session is at St. John Chrysostom
Parish Hall, Arnprior. Presenter: Jason Dedo; Topic: The Liturgical Year. See bulletin boards for a
complete list of
of the schedule.
LENT & BAPTISM: Lent is a season of preparation for Baptism, a season of Baptismal
renewal: we need to be reminded of our Baptism as we enter the church. Holy water,
blessed at the Easter Vigil, allows us to bless ourselves as we enter our church. The practice
of the Church is to empty the Holy Water fonts on the days of the Sacred Triduum in
preparation of the blessing of the water at the Easter Vigil, and it corresponds to those
days on which the Eucharist is not celebrated (i.e. Good Friday and Holy Saturday).
Welcoming people into our faith through the Sacrament of Baptism is usually
reserved for the Vigil of Easter and so our season of Lent is a wonderful time of preparation
for such a powerful commitment and time of welcome.
The draping of our Baptismal font this year is but a reminder to us of the season
of renewal of our Baptism and of our parish community that is supporting people who
are preparing for the grace of Baptism at our celebration of Resurrection.
CHARITY
CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME: Two percent of our Sunday Offerings are shared with
the needy. Indeed, many requests for assistance are met by our parish as requests
come in. This fund however, has been a tradition here that has supported local and
missionary appeals
appeals for many years. The Social Justice Committee advises me on the
matter and I thank them for their assistance. We share with y you
ou our decisions
about this year’s donations. As well as our donation to Fr. Rand in Uganda…….
* Canadian Northern Church Mission
Mission $1,000. * Renfrew Food Bank (food vouchers) $500.
* Hospice Renfrew $ 500. * Renfrew Admaston Food Grains $500.
* Renfrew Victoria Hospital (CT Scan) $ 500. * Malaria Net Campaign $500.
* Doctors without Borders $ 500. * Sisters of St. Joseph (Peru) $500.
*Dominican
*Dominican Republic (Medical Clinic Supplies)$ 400. * Sunshine Coach $200.

PARISH MISSION – “THE YEAR OF ST. PAUL”

We are fortunate this year to again have our Parish Mission during Lent.
Father Rick Walsh – a Paulist Priest from Toronto, will lead the Mission as
we explore St. Paul. Please reserve the dates now - March 9th, 10th and 11th.
DATE TOPIC Morning gatherings – 10 am.
Monday, March 9th Paul’s conversion to a Life and All gatherings followed
@ 7:00 p.m. Ministry as the first Theologian. by a social time.
PLEASE FEEL
Tues., March 10th Paul’s Teaching on Morality, the WELCOME TO JOIN US
@ 7:00 p.m. Law and Salvation.
FOR THIS
THIS LENTEN
Wed., March 11th Reconciliation Celebration with a OPPORTUNITY TO
@ 7:00 p.m. reflection on Paul’s teaching RENEW OUR FAITH
about conversion. RELATIONSHIP

Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies
MON Mar. 2 12:10 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
TUE Mar. 3 9:30 a.m.
WED Mar. 4 4:15 p.m.
THU Mar. 5 10:30 a.m.
12:10 p.m.
FRI Mar. 6 8:00 a.m.
12:00 Noon
SAT Mar. 7 5:00 p.m.
SUN Mar. 8 10:30 a.m.
LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
WAY OF THE CROSS
Marlene Windle – Eileen & Family
Dominic Proulx – The Family
Jim Donohue Sr. & Jim Donohue Jr. – Rosemary
Bonnechere Manor: Marie Danis – The Estate
Terry O’Connor (20th Anniversary) - Earl Kuseler
Catherine Pilon – Brian & Kathy Kilby
HOLY HOUR
Terry Mulvihill – Keith
Gilbert Scharff – Anne Smith
Felix & Emma Pilon – Mrs. Phil Dagenais
Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

LITURGICAL ROLES PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: We

2nd Sunday of Lent pray for our loved ones who have died
March 7th/ 8th, 2009 recently, especially Marlene Windle.
SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m. PRAYERS FOR THE SICK AND SHUT-IN:
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – J. Cuff; T. Skelhorn “Let us raise up in prayer those who seek
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – A. & W. Wren; God’s healing love, those at the hospital,
E. Yantha; S. McCanna hospice and at home. May your struggle
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – L. Prince; be consoled by Christ’s love“.
R. Elliott; J. Lynch; G. Harper; G. Blanchette
SERVERS – M. Brumm; B. Vincent; K. & V. Slight HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: to all couples of the
SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m. Parish who celebrate a Wedding Anniversary during
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – S.J. H. S. Students
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – S.J.H.S. Students
February. We remember your intentions at the
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – A. & Y. Sklepowicz; 10:30 a.m. Mass this weekend. May God
M. & N. Stroud; D. Yantha Bless You All. Among those celebrating are:
SERVERS – S.J.H.S. Students
CHILDREN’S LITURGY: A. Ryan; C. Humphries
* Tom & Verlie Wark (65)
* Harry & Colleen Johnson (48)
CONFIRMATION PREPARATION: * Joseph & Sylvia St. Aubin (47)
will begin during Lent. * Don & Janet Goulet (37)
Registration forms may be picked * Brian & LeeAnn Shepherd (32)
* Michael & Jennifer Cuff ( 4)
up at the office in the next week.
ADULT LEARNING OPPORTUNITY: These weekly sessions on the sacraments – their origins
in scripture, our history in developing our faith through them and a better understanding of how we
celebrate them today, continues this Thursday at which time we will explore the Sacrament of
the Sick. Everyone is most welcome to join us in the church at 7:00 p.m.
CALABOGIE RENFREW PRO-LIFE: The 40 Days for Life is a period of prayer and fasting by pro-
life organizations for 40 days calling forth God’s mercy and petitioning Him for an end to abortion
in our land. During this period we pray for the conversion of the moms and dads who are consider-
ing abortion. Jesus reminded us in scripture that some evils can only be dealt with through prayer
and fasting so we join with about 200 North American cities to pray and fast from February 25th to
April 4th. There is also direct participation for a 24 hour period for those who are able, at the 65 Bank
Street abortuary, Ottawa daily for silent witness for 1 hour.

IRISH MUSIC: On Sunday, March 15th at 1:30 p.m. SUNDAY OFFERING:

a group of lady violin/fiddle players from Renfrew & the $3,999.11=
surrounding area will be presenting an afternoon of Irish $3,844.11 [230 envelope postings]
Music in the Parish Hall. Come and hear your favour- + $155.00 [9 EFT postings]).
ites – When Irish Eyes are Smiling, Liberty Two Step and
“The Irish Rover“, etc.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2009
THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.: Celebrate PAPU A NEW GUINEA
*Mon. Bereavement Group 7:30 p.m.
(Rectory Mtg. Rm. #1)
“In Christ, there are many members
*Mon. P.P.C. (Rectory Mtg. Rm. #2) 7:30 p.m. yet one body”
*Tues. Finance & Property Cmte Mtg. 7:00 p.m. HEBRON CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
(Rectory Mtg. Rm. #2) FRIDAY, MARCH 6 @ 2:00 P.M.
*Thur. R.C.I.A. (Church) 7:00 p.m. (See posters for more info.)