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.”

4TH SUNDAY OF LENT

MARCH 14TH, 2010
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. May your struggle be
consoled by Christ’s love“.

Tuesday, March 30th – 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.

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.
THE WAY OF THE CROSS: An ancient and powerful tradition of our Church is to gather,
† particularly during Lent to pray – the Way of the Cross. Our C.W.L. members facilitate this
prayer time each Monday of Lent at 12:10 p.m. Please join us. If you have never had the opportunity
we welcome you and will provide the booklets for your reflection on each of the fifteen stations.

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
It’s that time of year again! Next week sees the launch of the 2010 St. Francis Xavier Parish Lottery.
The 2009 Lottery was a great success, and netted $8,822.56 for the Parish. We thank everyone who
helped 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 Richard Laxton 432-3861 ~

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 30 th (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.
TUESDAY MORNING MASS: “This brother of yours was dead,
Please note that the Tuesday morning
Mass will be at 8:00 a.m. as Father and has come to life.” Luke 15: 1-3, 11-32
Proulx will be attending the Council
of Priests in Pembroke. WORLD YOUTH DAYS 2011: Aug. 9 - 13 in Madrid,
Spain. The Family Life & Youth Ministry Office is
organizing a diocesan group of 45 young adults
TOUR TO OBERAMMERGAU’S PASSION PLAY age 18 to 35 to attend this incredible event. An
(staged once every 10 years) info meeting will be held on Apr. 13th at 7 p.m. a t
O.L.F. Parish for those in the Renfrew Zone.
& EXPLORING THE ALPINE COUNTRIES Contact Yvette Bourque 613-732-7933 ext. 208 or
September 1st – 13th, 2010 yvettebourque@pembrokediocese.com
Slide Show Presentation & Information Meeting MY F.M.: has again invited us to share a
with Jamieson Travel & Tours Lenten message as we explore our appreciation
of the Lenten season. This message will be
Thursday, March 25th @ 10 a.m. Thursday, March 25th @ 2 p.m. aired over the next couple of weeks. As well,
St. John Chrysostom Parish Hall St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall
295 Albert Street, Arnprior 331 Plaunt St., Renfrew
we will be sharing an Easter message during
Holy Week.

Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies
MON Mar. 15 12:10 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
TUE Mar. 16 8:00 a.m.
WED Mar. 17 4:15 p.m.
THU Mar. 18 10:30 a.m.
12:10 p.m.
FRI Mar. 19 8:00 a.m.
SAT Mar. 20 5:00 p.m.
SUN Mar. 21 10:30 a.m.
LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
THE WAY OF THE CROSS
Bernard Holley – Joan Kobus
Helen Engright & Lorne Armstrong – Mangan & Steele Families
Arnold Kennelly – Shirley & Family
Bonnechere Manor: Larry Ritz – Tony Dota
Kim Shalla-Vaile – Angela McAdam
M/M Henry Lumchick & John, James, Gertrude & Margaret – Thomas Lumchuck
Lawrence Mahusky Sr. – Lawrence Mahusky Jr.
Evelyn Morglan – Her Family
Barbara Switzer – Elaine Turner & Family
Intentions of the Parishioners – Fr. Proulx

LITURGICAL ROLES SUNDAY OFFERING:

MARCH 20th/ 21st, 2010 – 5th Sunday of Lent March 7th:
SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m. $4,887.78
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – J. Freemark; A. M. Slight $4029.00 (217 envelopes)
+ $47.78 (Loose)
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – M. & B. Coulas; M. Gelineau; R. Elliott
+ $811.00 (9 EFT postings)
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – T. Lemenchick; D. Lennox; D. Mantil
D. Mooney; H Robinson
ALTAR SERVERS: K. & V. Slight; A. Freemark; T. Sul
CANTOR: L. Mahusky THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.:
SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m. *Wed. Bereavement Grp. 7:30 p.m.
MINISTER S OF THE WORD – J. Valliquette; M. Timm
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – L. Warren; Y. Kohl; M. Richards; R. Laxton
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – D. Varrin; A. & R. A. Dicker;
M. Charbonneau; D. Letts IRISH MOVIE NIGHT: featuring
ALTAR SERVERS: B. & H. & M. Mahusky; J. Mahusky “The Wak
Waking of Ned Devine” ~
CANTOR: L. Mahusky Friday, March 19th at 7 p.m. at Our
The St. Francis Xavier C.W.L. News: Lady of Perpetual Help Church Hall,
Braeside ~ $10 Admission includes
♦ RUMMAGE SALE: Don’t throw it out!!! St. complimentary Irish Stew ~ A “Bell Tower
Francis Xavier C.W.L. is holding a rummage sale on
th Project” ~ See posters.
Saturday, May 29 in the parish hall and all
donations will be kindly accepted. More info to “A QUIET WEEKEND”: K of C Irish Play
follow regarding drop off dates. Matinee on Sun., March 14 @ 1:30 p.m.; Mon. –
Wed., March 15 – 17 @ 7:30 p.m.; K of C Hall,
HOLY NAME CARD PARTY: Sunday, March 21st 170 Ellis Ave., Pembroke. Tickets: $10 @
at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Parish Hall. Mulvihill Drugstores, Sears downtown & My Fair
$3/person with Euchre, 500 and 50/50 draw. Lady, Pembroke or K of C Hall 613-732-4531.
Lunch will be served. Last game for the season!
FEAST OF ST. PATRICK, BISHOP OF IRELAND: Again this year there will be a celebration of
the great saint of Ireland held at St. James Parish, Eganville on March 17th. The choir has prepared
a prelude of appropriate music that will begin at 6:15 p.m. Mass begins at 7:00 p.m. Entertainment
and light refreshments follow in the parish hall. There will be a free-will offering taken up for our Sister
Diocese of Lima Peru, and to aid the new Senior’s Centre in Eganville. Eirinn go Brach!
CALABOGIE RENFREW PRO-LIFE ASSOC.: will have a meeting on Tuesday, March 23rd at
7 p.m. in the Knights of Columbus Hall, Renfrew. All are welcome to attend.

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)

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY LITURGIES (Sunday, April 11)

~ The Church of the Most Holy Name of Jesus, Pembroke – invites you to: Exposition of
the Blessed Sacrament at 2:00 p.m.; Reflections by Fr. Steve Ballard at 2:20 p.m.;
Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3:00 p.m. followed by Benediction. All are most welcome.
~ St. James The Less Parish, Eganville – with Mr. John Paul Meenan, Professor of The-
ology and Natural Science, Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Academy; begins at 3:00 p.m.;
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament; Singing of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Renewal
of Baptismal Promises and Benediction; light refreshments to follow. All are welcome!