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.”

3RD SUNDAY OF LENT

MARCH 27TH 2011
PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: We pray for our loved ones who have died recently
especially Rev. George Olsen, Raymond Ranger, Lillian Kelly and Nicholas Rolland.
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, Joe Shubaly
and Rita Boldt. May your struggle be consoled by Christ’s love“.

† THE WAY OF THE CROSS: A word of gratitude to the C.W.L. who have taken leadership in
facilitating our Lenten exercise of communal prayer called The Way of the Cross. On Mondays
during Lent at 12:10 p.m. we gather for this time of prayer. Please feel welcome to join
others in this reflective time which makes the Passion of Jesus speak to our life today.

2011 DIOCESAN LENTEN MISSIONARY AND DEVELOPMENT COLLECTION

The Orphaned Girls of Iraq
The extreme violence of the last seven years has destroyed many families in Iraq.
The first victims are young girls. Not only have these girls lost one or both parents,
many have no extended family because of the massive exodus of Iraqi Christian families.
Holy Family Orphanage in Qaraqosh and Our Lady of Spikes Orphanage in Telkeif are
administered by the Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Sienna. Despite the fact
that the Sisters are also victims of intimidation and harassment, they courageously
provide a safe home, education, tutoring and mentoring. Without this initiative, these
girls would have ended up on the streets, exposed to exploitation. The assistance of
our collection during Lent will enable the Dominican Sisters to continue providing a
home with warmth, faith and dignity to these young girls.

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

An ongoing series of presentations during the season of Lent continues this week
with a presentation on The Gospel of Matthew with Deacon Don Smith at St.
Francis Xavier Small Hall,
Ha ll, Renfrew on Wedesday, March 30 th at 7:00 p.m.

LENTEN PENITENTIAL SERVICE: Our two local parishes again join in celebration of God’s
loving forgiveness. Please join us for this opportunity to celebrate our faith on Wednesday,
April 13th at 1: 30 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier and 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima.
SUNDAY EVENING RELIEF EFFORTS FOR JAPAN:
EUCHRE PARTIESDevelopment & Peace is closely following the events unfolding in
In aid ofJapan. Regular updates on the situation
situation are arriving from Caritas
Internationalis and messages of compassion have gone out from
St. Francis Xavier Parish
the entire Caritas network to Caritas
Hall Roof Fund Caritas Japan as it responds to the
tragedy.
SUNDAY EVENINGS at 7 p.m. Caritas Japan estimates that once the emergency phase is over,
in the Church Hall the most vulnerable will require support in regaining their lives
APRIL 3RD & 10TH and homes. It plans to organize reconstruction programs in the
MAY 1ST & 15TH coming months to bring effective aid. Information regarding
donations may be found at their website:: http://www.devp.org/
(4 Hand Euchre only) devpme/eng/pressroom/2011/comm2011
devpme/eng/pressroom/2011/c omm2011-
omm2011 - 03-03 - 15-
15 - eng.html.
eng.html .
Admission: $4 May we all continue to hold the people of Japan in our prayers.

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 weekend. Approximately 880 of the 2500 books were picked up. Thank
you very much for your support!!! We will once again be distributing tickets at the entrances to the
church on April 9 & 10. In the mean time if you require tickets or have questions please contact….
~ Ken Harris 432-3961 Diane Dillon 432-3443 ~
 LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies
MON Mar. 28 12:10 p.m. STATIONS OF THE CROSS
7:00 p.m. Chris Cunningham – Mom & Jim
TUE Mar. 29 9:30 a.m. Arden Hay – Bea & Family
WED Mar. 30 4:15 p.m. Bernard Holley – Terry & Evelyn McHale
THUR Mar. 31 10:30 a.m. BONNECHERE MANOR: Alice Sophia Gregg – Estate of Beverley Gregg
12:10 p.m. Deceased Parents – Gordon & Sharon Harper
FRI Apr. 1 8:00 a.m. Mother & Deceased Relatives – E. L. Jolicoeur
12:00 noon HOLY HOUR SUNDAY OFFERING:
SAT Apr. 2 5:00 p.m. Thomas Mulvihill – Allan & Colleen James March 20th:
SUN Apr. 3 10:30 a.m. Gary Cybulski – Dorothy Kosowskie $4,267.40
Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

LITURGICAL ROLES
th
4 Sunday of Lent April 3rd, 2011
SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m. SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – P. Dowdall; M. Maloney MINISTERS OF THE WORD – S.T. A. Student. A. Lafont
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – T. Brazeau; B. Kusluski; MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – S.T. A. Students
M. & B. Coulas EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – K. & T. Mann;
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – D. Mooney; D. & M. McIntyre; D. Letts
H. Robinson; C. Sulpher; K. & V. Windle SERVERS – S. Rowat; B. Vincent;
SERVERS – M. Brumm; S. Droppo N. Lesk; S. McNulty

SOLEMN REQUIEM MASS FOR POPE JOHN PAUL II: will be held at St.
Alphonsus Parish on April 2nd, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Mozart’s Requiem will be
sung for this Mass in the Extra-ordinary Form.
RIGHT RELATIONSHIP WITH ABORIGINAL PEOPLE
Our lady of perpetual help STUDY GROUP: is again hosting a workshop by members
of the Algonquin Way Cultural Centre, Pikwakanagan,
Our big _ _ _ greek luncheon Golden Lake on more of their Cultural Teachings. Saturday,
Where: Our Lady of Perpetual Help April 9th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Stewart Hall, Trinity St.
Church, Braeside Andrew’s United Church, Renfrew. Bring a food item for the
When: April 9th, at 12:30 p.m.
When: Pikwakanagan Food Bank to be used in a give away teaching.
Adults: $12, Children: $8, at the door. Register by April 4.
Cost: $15 per person
Info/register : Beulah Wright 432-3295 or Rae 1-800-625-1963.
Lots of Prizes to be Won See Posters
RENFREW SENIORS’ HOME SUPPORT: Roast Beef Luncheon
The St. Francis Xavier CWL News: for seniors. Join us for a delicious dinner prepared by
Char
Charlie Ricard on Monday, April 11 at 12 noon at the Wing.
♦ SPRING DIOCESAN MEETING: will be Music by Barry Martin & Country Favourites. Advance tickets
held on Saturday, April 2nd at O.L.F. Parish, only purchased
purchased by April 6, 2011, available at Aikenhead’s
Renfrew from 9:00 a.m.to 3:30 p.m. All C.W.L. Drug Store and the Home Support Office 613-
613-432-
432-7691.
members welcome. No registration fees.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: to all couples of the Parish
THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.: who celebrated a Wedding Anniversary during March.
*Mon. Bereavement Grp. 7:30 p.m. We remember you and your intentions at the 10:30 a.m.
(Small Hall) Mass this weekend. May God Bless You All. Among
those who celebrated are:
S C O T T W O O D S and his Band * Murray & June Smaggus (49)
All aboard! O.L.F. HOLY NAME CARD PARTIES: Final party at 7 p.m. in
th
Friday, April 15 @ 7 p.m. O.L.F. Parish Hall on Sunday,March 27 th. Admission: $3;
Festival Hall, Pembroke 50/50; light lunch served.
Tickets available at the Festival Hall Box Office
Adults – $20 Child – $10 Pray, Fast, Lord, help me to know
In support of St. Luke’s Anglican Church that all Lenten efforts
Give! undertaken in the love
of Jesus and the power
SAINTS OF THE WEEK of the Holy Spirit are
Mar. 27th – 3rd Sunday of Lent Mar. 31st – St. Benjamin really important steps
Mar. 28th – ————— Apr. 1st – St. Hugh along the difficult road
Mar. 29th – St. Gundleus Apr. 2nd – St. Francis Paola to a fairer and more
Mar. 30th – St. John Climacus
just world for all. Amen.