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.”

4TH SUNDAY OF EASTER

MAY 15TH, 2011
PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: We pray for our loved ones who have died recently
especially Clarence Perrin and Margaret Rouble.
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.
† ST. FRANCIS XAVIER EASTER SEASON PARISH MISSION †
T R A N S F O R M E D I N G O D ’ S L OV E
Sunday, May 29th 7:00 p.m. Retreat Master Monday, May 30th
th 2:00 p.m.

Bonnechere Manor Celebration

Monday, May 30th 7:00 p.m. Fr. RICHARD KELLY
O.M.I. Tuesday, May 31st 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 31st 7:00 p.m.
Sacrament of the Sick
Father Rick Kelly, former pastor of St. Joseph’s Parish in Ottawa will facilitate our Parish Mission.
As well as the evening talks he will host an afternoon service for our sick and shut-ins. On Monday
afternoon there will be a celebration at Bonnechere Manor. On Tuesday afternoon here at the
church he will celebrate Mass and the Sacrament of the Sick. This will be a special opportunity for
us to reach out to our parishioners. Many bring communion to people at home. This will
be an opportunity to hopefully, bring them to church. If you know someone who would
appreciate being here and needs transportation, please call the office. If you are willing to
transport people please let the office know of your willingness.
After each of Father’s presentations we will gather to enjoy each other’s company. If you could
assist on one of these occasions with our social please call the office.
WO R L D DAY O F P R AY E R F O R VO C AT I O N S, M ay 1 5 , 2 0 1 1
Lord, God, the provider of all our needs, we, your faithful people, ask that you bless this parish
and our Diocese with an increase of men and women for priestly and committed ministry.

S T. F R A N C I S X AV I E R PA R I S H S U P P E R S U N D AY, J U N E 1 2 , 2 0 11
REMINDER: Food donation and volunteer sheets for the Parish Supper are to be filled in and returned to the
Parish by Sunday, May 15th – this weekend. The more sheets the convenors receive, the less phone calls they
will have to make! If you did not get a sheet, there are extras at the entrances to the church.

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
To date over 1900 books have been distributed and some monies returned. Thank you for your
tremendous ongoing support!! We are requesting that all outstanding tickets, sold or unsold, be
returned via the collection baskets or the church office by May 29 th . This gives us two weeks before
the draw to sell any that are left. For more tickets or information please call...
~ Ken Harris 432-3961 Diane Dillon 432-3443 ~

COLUMBUS HOUSE YOUNG PARENT PROGRAM

EUCHRE PARTY
BABY BOTTLE FUNDRAISER
Please fill the baby bottle with any spare change you have! In aid of S.F.X.
The money collected in these bottles will be used to support many programs Parish Hall
offered through Young Parent Support Program. Roof Fund
at 7 p.m.
These unique programs, offered throughout Renfrew County, Church Hall
supporting young families, ages 15-24 and their children ages 0-6 years.
MAY 15TH
Programs Include: Continuing Education, Prenatal & Nutrition, Parenting & Child
(4 Hand Euchre )
Development, Life Skills, Outreach Services
Admission: $4
Bottles will be collected on Father’s Day. Light Lunch Served
Your support and generosity is greatly appreciated.

Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies
MON May 16 7:00 p.m.
TUE May 17 9:30 a.m.
WED May 18 4:15 p.m.
THUR May 19 10:30 a.m.
12:10 p.m.
FRI May 20 8:00 a.m.
SAT May 21 5:00 p.m.
SUN May 22 10:30 a.m.
LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Lynda Mahusky – Helen Caldwell
Kim Shalla-Vaile – Sylvester Shalla
Michael McArthur – Ken & Leona Barr
BONNECHERE MANOR: Mary Shields – Steve & Catherine White
Gail Boose – Ed & Family
Joe Shubaly – Don & Elsie Kane SUNDAY OFFERING:
Dennis Helferty – Wife, Barbara May 8th
Alex Pierunek – Wife, Theresa & Family $4,070.94
Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

LITURGICAL ROLES
5th Sunday of Easter May 22nd, 2011
SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m. SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – R. Laxton; S. McCanna MINISTERS OF THE WORD – N. Saumure; M. Timm
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – M. & B. Coulas; MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – D. & C. Varrin;
S. Walker & S. Kelly L. Sammon; I. Power
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – L. Kingsbury; EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – B. & D. O’Connor;
K. Harris; T. Lemenchick; D. Lennox; D. Mantil D. Varrin; A. Blackburn; N. Smith
SERVERS – V. Slight; A. Freemark SERVERS – E. McIntyre; A. & N. Wright; S. Perry

The St. Francis Xavier CWL News: THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.:

*Mon. Bereavement Grp. 7:30 p.m.
♦ C.W.L. 90th ANNIVERSARY ♦ (Small Hall)
Dear Fellow/Sister Parisioners: on June 15th, 2011, the St.
Francis Xavier C.W.L. is celebrating our 90th Anniversary. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: Wednesday,
Whether you are a husband, mother, father, brother, sister, May 18th. Last gathering until the fall. Please
or friend of a C.W.L. member, you too have probably been note change of location and time for this.
involved in C.W.L. activities in some way, and we invite you 11:00 a.m. followed by Pot Luck Lunch. Meeting
to join us in our celebration. Please see the posters on AND lunch at Nancy Smith’s. 433-3183 for
bulletin boards at the church entrances. Call Angela at 432- further info.
2495 for reservations ($20/person) Money may be put in the
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY: with Bishop Mulhall
collection basket marked “CWL Anniversary Dinner”
at St. Columbkille Cathedral, monthly on Friday
from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., ages 18 – 35. Upcoming
– C.W.L. – SHARE
dates: May 20, June 24 and July 22. Evening begins
– RUMMAGE SALE – LENT:
with Scripture Study, then music, prayer and
$9,992.67
SATURDAY, MAY 28th May God Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament followed
Bless You by social time and refreshments. Info: www.
S.F.X. PARISH HALL for Your
pembrokediocese.com or 613-732-7933, ext. 208.
Donations of clothing, small household items, books, Generosity.
jewelry, toys & small household appliances welcome. CALABOGIE/RENFREW PRO-LIFE ASSOC.:
PLEASE: no encyclopedias or Readers Digests. will meet on Tuesday, May 24th at 7:00 p.m.
in the Knights of Columbus Hall, Renfrew.
Drop off times:
Everyone is welcome.
Thursday, May 26th 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
& Friday, May 27th 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND: Oct. 28
to Nov. 10, 2011 organized by Spiritours and
Marilyn Campbell 613-432-5735 accompanied by Fr. Real Ouellette. Info/
Gladys Curry – 613-432-3864 registration meeting at St-Jean-Baptiste
Parish Hall, Pembroke on Sat., May 28 at
Proceeds to Charity 1 p.m. info contact Fr. Ouellette at 613-
732-7933, ext. 208.
JOURNEY TO THE FATHER: summer youth conference BBQ CHICKEN SUPPER AT OUR LADY OF
July 15-17, Cornwall, ON for youth entering grade 8-12 this PERPETUAL PARISH, BRAESIDE: Sunday,
fall. The Family Life and Youth Ministry Office is gathering May 29 from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
a group from around the diocese to attend. Forms and Raffle ~ Rainbow Draw ~ 50/50 ~
information available at the church entrances. Contact Craft Table ~ Junk in your Trunk ~
Kate or Marie at Vanderbrook Farms 613-638-2005 for info. Adults: $12; Children 12 & under: $5.
Everyone Welcome!

S. F. X. PARISH BURSARY: The annual recipient of a bursary presented to a

high school student who is going on to further their education is chosen by
the Pastoral Council at their June meeting. A student from either high
school in Renfrew may apply by picking up the necessary paperwork from the
parish office. Applications must be returned to the office by June 7th.