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.”

TH
5 SUNDAY OF LENT
TH
MARCH 29 , 2009
CONFIRMATION: We are beginning our preparations for the celebration of the sacrament of confirma-
confirma-
tion. Parents and candidates should now be registered for our annual time of catechesis. I express gratitude
to our parish catechists
catechists and to the parents who have committed themselves to this invitation from God to
open themselves to the graces of His spirit.
spirit. Let us keep all these parishioners in prayer. A reminder to all
involved that we are meeting in the Parish Hall next Sunday, April 5th at 9:00 a.m.

† LENTEN PENITENTIAL SERVICE – Our Lady of Fatima Parish

Please note the Celebration being held on Wednesday this week at Our Lady of Fatima at
2:00 p.m. We have recently had a celebration during the Parish Mission. There will not be
one held here this week. The Sacrament may be celebrated before any Mass until Easter.
We will also host time on Easter Saturday afternoon.

“CULTIVATING THE SEEDS OF FAITH”: An Adult Faith Formation Program:

The final session in the series is this Tuesday from 7 – 8:308:30 p.m. at St. James the Less Parish
Hall, Eganville. Presenter: Father Peter Proulx; Topic: The Mass.
CHRISM MASS AS PILGRIMAGE: We often speak of Lent as a journey, a pilgrimage.
Pilgrimage is an ancient sign of penance and an act of faith and hope. Whether you go to Rome
or Lourdes or Jerusalem, or simply to a local shrine or to your cathedral church, a pilgrimage is
a simple and powerful way to pray during the Lenten season.
The Chrism Mass is an annual liturgy celebrated by our Bishop, assisted by all of the priests of
the Diocese, during which he blesses the sacramental oil used throughout the Diocese for the
liturgical year. The Bishop invites the faithful of the entire Diocese to celebrate with him in
our cathedral for this occasion. This year, the Chrism Mass will at 7:00 p.m. on April 7th.
This is a wonderful occasion for us to make a pilgrimage to our Cathedral with family and/or
friends to experience the grace of this beautiful celebration.
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.

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 0 9
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
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 ~

DEVELOPMENT & PEACE

PLEASE NOTE: Sr. Sheila will be
on retreat from Friday, March
26th until Friday, April 3rd. We
ask you to keep her in your
prayers at this time and may
God bless her with a renewed
spirit of joy in her ministry.
Some controversy has arisen over a project
funded by Development and Peace. Bishop
Mulhall is working with others in investigating
allegations. He assures us that any monies
collected will not be used in inappropriate support.
We are encouraged to proceed as we do with
our collections and monies will be forwarded
appropriately once the matter is clarified

Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies
MON Mar. 30 12:10 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
TUE Mar. 31 9:30 a.m.
WED Apr. 01 4:15 p.m.
THU Apr. 02 10:30 a.m.
12:10 p.m.
FRI Apr. 03 8:00 a.m.
12:00 noon
SAT Apr. 04 5:00 p.m.
SUN Apr. 05 10:30 a.m.
LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
WAY OF THE CROSS
Alex Visneskie – Ed & Sylvia Visneskie
Veronica Rowan – Mrs. Isabel Reitz
Keith Brazeau – Tim & Bob
Bonnechere Manor: Jock Castonguay – M/M Brian Fillator & Family
Kathleen Reid – Louella Quinn & Family
Dan Scully – Ron & Marilyn Leclaire
HOLY HOUR
Thomas Mulvihill – Lola & Family
Peter & Annie Lorbetskie – Mary Visutskie
Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

LITURGICAL ROLES PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: We pray for

Palm Sunday April 4th/5th our loved ones who have died, especially
SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m. Alex Visneskie, Darlene Belanger, Evelyn
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – J. Lemay; J. Freemark Morglan, Albert Stubinski and Ron Doucette
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – D. & C. Black; PRAYERS FOR THE SICK AND SHUT-IN: “Let
D. Ballard; S. McCanna us raise up in prayer those who seek God’s
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – D. Lennox; healing love, those at the hospital, hospice
J. Lynch; L. Prince; H. Robinson; E. Coulas and at home. May your struggle be consoled
SERVERS – K. Dowdall; A. & K. Hall; M. Brumm by Christ’s love“.
SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – S.T.A. Student; A. Lafont C.W.L. MEMBERS: are asked to pick up their
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – S.T.A. Students membership cards at the front entrance of the
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – B. & D. O’Connor; church this weekend.
M. L. Rowat; D. Yemen; N. Smith
SERVERS – M. Joly; S. Lafont; FATHER BRADY McNAMARA: A celebration
M. Froats; E. Humphrey of the 40th Anniversary of Fr. Brady McNamara’s
CHILDREN’S LITURGY: School Leadership
ordination will be held on Sunday, April 19th. A
LITURGICAL ROLES FOR TRIDUUM & reception will be held from 2 – 4 p.m. in Our Lady
EASTER: it would be MOST HELPFUL if of Fatima Church Hall. Everyone welcome.
those involved in ministries would contact
Anne Smith (613-646-2250), evenings/ THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.:
weekends or hydrobaysmith@aol.com to *Mon. Bereavement Grp. (Mtg. Rm #1) 7:30 p.m.
inform if they are available to assist at the *Sun. Confirmation Preparation 9:00 a.m.
Triddum & Easter liturgies. (Small Hall)
SUNDAY OFFERING:
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: to all couples of the Parish who celebrated $3,819.01
a Wedding Anniversary during March. We remember you and your $3,664.01 [ 228 postings]
intentions at the 10:30 a.m. Mass this weekend. May God Bless You +
All. Among those who celebrated are: $155.00 [9 EFT postings]).
* Ed & Gail Boose (52) * Murray & June Smaggus (47)

“REFLECTIONS FOR LENT“: Monday, April 6th and Tuesday, April 7th at 9 p.m. and repeated at
11 p.m. on VISIONTV “Reflections for Lent” Parts 1 & 2; the National Catholic Mission for 2009.
Host: Most Reverend Paul-André Durocher.

COOKERY CLASSES: Mary Liz Burnett has kindly agreed to facilitate a class on Asian cooking
Thursday evening April 2nd. It will be a hands-
hands-on so you will need to provide a chef’s knife and a cu
cut-
t-
ting board. There will be a minimum of 8 participants but a maximum of 10. Cost: $60 (taxes incl.)
per person. All interested persons may contact Nancy Connors @ 432-
432-3207.

CHRISM MASS CHOIR: All singers are invited to sing at the Chrism Mass on April 7th at the Cathedral
in Pembroke. Rehearsal: Wednesday, April 1st at 7:30 p.m. at the Cathedral in Pembroke in the
choir loft. Hymn books provided. Please call Leo at 819-689-1189 if you plan to attend.
WORLD YOUTH DAY, PALM SUNDAY (Sunday April 4, 2009): Palm Sunday is recognized
internationally as
as the World Day of Youth. Bishop Mulhall invites everyone to join in the celebration
at St. Columbkille Cathedral which will launch
launch the annual WYD theme chosen by the Holy Father,
“We have set our hope on the living God” (1Tm 4:10). 5:30 p.m. – music, catechesis,
catechesis, Q&A, sharing.
7:15 p.m. – Procession and Mass with extended vigil until 10 p.m. Refreshments. All welcome. Info
(613)732-7933 ext. 208.
FLYMO (613)732-
♪EASTER CHOIR♪…..Next practice is scheduled for Saturday, April 4th at 3:00 p.m.