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: http://sfxrenfrew.wordpress.com/
“St. Francis Xavier, a welcoming faith community lovingly sharing the gifts of God.”

5TH SUNDAY OF LENT

APRIL 10TH, 2011
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 God’s healing
love, those at the hospital, hospice and at home especially Elva Curry and Rita Boldt.
May your struggle be consoled by Christ’s love“.
GOOD FRIDAY LITURGY: The unique celebration of the Passion of Jesus Christ is celebrated universally
at 3:00 p.m. throughout the world. It recalls the hour that traditionally is honoured as the hour that Je- Je-
sus died. We do not celebrate Eucharist following our Holy Thursday liturgy of the Institution of the
Mass until we celebrate Jesus’
Jesus’ resurrection at Easter.
Consequently, our celebration of the Passion is truly unique.
This year we have a special children’s
children’s liturgy for all of our pre-
pre-school and school age children. It will take
place at the same time as our liturgy in the church. We will all gather at 3:00 p.m. in the church to walk
this Way of the Passion and Cross of Christ.
PERU MISSION: Members of our Parish who went to Peru to mission our faith through efforts
to assist and rebuild have a story of joy to share with us. In the main entrance of the church is a
picture story of how your generosity has assisted the Peruvian people. Our ticket sales on the table
cloths went a long way in bringing about a water project.
Our local “missionaries” are planning a few fundraising events in the near future and hope that we
can again provide essentials to our sisters and brothers in Peru.
CHRISM MASS: Bishop Mulhall extends a warm welcome to all members of the Diocese to join in
the celebration of the Chrism Mass on Tues., April 19th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Columbkille’s Cathedral,
Pembroke. St. Francis Xavier has, in the past, had a good representation at this Mass and we
hope many of you will be able to attend this Diocesan celebration this year.

LENTEN PENITENTIAL SERVICES

Our area parishes again join in celebration of God’s loving forgiveness.
Please join us for this opportunity to celebrate our Faith.
W E D N E S D A Y , A P R I L 1 3 TH
9:30 A.M. – ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE SCHOOL @ S.F.X. CHURCH
10:00 A.M. – ST. JOSEPH’S HIGH SCHOOL @ S.F.X. CHURCH
1:30 P.M. – ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CHURCH 7:00 P.M. – OUR LADY OF FATIMA CHURCH

2011 DIOCESAN LENTEN MISSIONARY AND DEVELOPMENT COLLECTION

Catechetical Programs for Children in Iraq
Catechetical programs in Iraq seek to empower youth who, due to the breakdown of
civil society and violence, are psychologically affected and deprived of a normal
childhood. Despite security concerns, programs are held regularly with the cooperation
of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary and local parishes. Programs consist of weekly
classes and lectures, retreats and other spiritual activities together. Our Lenten collection will
assist children of all ages, providing them with education and formation in a caring environment.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM – RENFREW ZONE – “Cultivating Seeds of Faith”

The topic for the final presentation in this series is “Mary and Her Role in the Life of
the Church” which will be presented by Tony Consentino on Thursday, April 14 th at
7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Hall, Braeside.

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 1
We got off to a great start last month. Thank you for your support. We are once again distributing
tickets at the entrances of the church THIS WEEKEND. If you have not picked up tickets, please take
this opportunity to do so as the lottery is a major fundraiser for our Parish. Your help is very much
appreciated and gets us closer to our goal of a sell out! If you have any questions or comments please
call one of the convenors….. ~ Ken Harris 432-3961 Diane Dillon 432-3443 ~
 LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies
MON Apr. 11 12:10 p.m. STATIONS OF THE CROSS
SUNDAY OFFERING:
7:00 p.m. Earl Bennett – Elaine Turner
April 3rd
TUE Apr. 12 9:30 a.m. Jack Sherlock – Wife, Joan $5,821.30
WED Apr. 13 4:15 p.m. Ed Lunney – Paula Legree
THUR Apr. 14 10:30 a.m. BONNECHERE MANOR: Mary Shields – Steve & Catherine White
12:10 p.m. C. J. McNulty – Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Mahusky
FRI Apr. 15 8:00 a.m. Dennis Isaiah Enright – Glenn Enright
SAT Apr. 16 5:00 p.m. Gerald Chupa – P. & J. Spilchen
SUN Apr. 17 10:30 a.m. Amelia & Paul Yantha – Eva & Barry Yantha
Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

LITURGICAL ROLES
Palm Sunday April 17th, 2011
SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m. SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – S. McCanna; A.M. Slight MINISTERS OF THE WORD – N. Saumure; J. Rowat
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – L. & G. Curry; MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – D. & S. Letts;
T. Lemenchick; J. Mahusky J. Mahusky; M. Richards
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – L.Kingsbury; EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – A. M. Millar; S. O’Neil;
K. Harris; T. Lemenchick; D. Lennox; D. Mantil M. L. Rowat; D. Yemen; D. Yantha
SERVERS – K. & C. Dowdall SERVERS – R. Blackburn; J. Mahusky; A. & N. Wright

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CEMETERY: THE NATIONAL CATHOLIC MISSION 2011, 2011, “The Heart
is renewing membership on the Board of the Matter,” will be broadcast on VISIONTV on Monday,
of Directors. Men and women with an Apr. 18th (Pt. 1) and Tuesday,
Tu esday, Apr. 19 th (Pt. 2) at 7:00 p.m.
interest in the future maintenance
mai ntenance and repeated at 10:00 p.m. It will feature Fr. Jack
and direction of matters concerning Lynch, s.f.m., Fr. Donald Senior, C.P.C.P . and Sr. Melannie
the cemetery and who feel that their Svoboda, SND. Sister Svoboda will give some reflections on
background experience could add to pain and the dawn of hope.
deliberations
deliberatio ns are invited to make GALILEE CENTRE: DAY OF PRAYER AND REFLECTION
their interest known to Mrs. Martha on HOLY WEDNESDAY, APR. 20th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. p.m.
Scott at 613-
613 - 432-
432 - 5825 ext. 2. The day will unfold using a Ron Rolheiser, OMI, DVD
with time for prayer, discussion and meditation. Simple
The St. Francis Xavier CWL News: Lenten meal served. Cost: $20. Reservations: 613-
613-623-
623-
♦ C.W.L. GENERAL MEETING: on Tuesday, 4242 ext. 21. See posters for NEW S.F.X. PARISH
April 12 at 7 p.m. Service Pins will be details. WEBSITE:
presented and Mary Hass will be the guest RENFREW CHILDREN Please check out our
speaker. Members are asked to bring a non-
perishable item for the Food Bank.
& YOUTH CHORUS new parish website.
Presents The address may be
THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.: THIS IS MY HOME found in the header on
*Sun. Youth Group 7:00 p.m. RENFREW COUNTY the front of the bulletin.
(Small Hall) 150 YEARS Thank you to Steve
*Mon. Bereavement Group 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 1st, 2011 Jones who developed
(Small Hall) 2:30 p.m. the new site and for
SUNDAY EVENING Our Lady of Fatima School his ongoing technical
EUCHRE PARTIES Tickets: $5 per person
assistance. It is truly
In aid of St. Francis Xavier Children 10 & under: Free
Hall Roof Fund appreciated by many
SUNDAY EVENINGS parishioners who
CONGRATULATIONS:
at 7 p.m. i n t h e C h u r c h H a l l avail themselves of
to Amanda Limlaw, this convenience.
APRIL 10 TH, ~ MAY 1 ST ~ MAY 15 TH
winner of the Altar
(4 Hand Euchre only) Server draw for ASSISTANCE NEEDED: A
Admission: $4 Light Lunch Served March. local family is in need of a
couch and washer and dryer.
SAINTS OF THE WEEK If you have one that is in rea-
Apr. 10 – 5 Sunday of Lent Apr. 14th – St. Lydwina, St. Lambert sonable shape and a deal can
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Apr. 11th – St. Stanislaus Apr. 15th – St. Paternus be worked out on cost and
Apr. 12 – St. Julius
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Apr. 16 – St. Benedict Joseph Labre moving, then please call the
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Apr. 13 – St. Martin I

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parish office.