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.”

6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER

MAY 29TH, 2011
PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: We pray for our loved ones who have died recently
especially Bernice Blimkie.
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.

T R A N S F O R M E D I N G O D ’ S L OV E :
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER EASTER SEASON PARISH MISSION with Retreat
Master Father Richard Kelly O.M.I. See schedule on back of bulletin.

DAY OF SOLIDARITY
JUNE 20th IN SUPPORT OF THE UN DECLARATION
ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
Suicide rates among Indigenous youth between 15 and 24 years are five to six
times higher than the national average. For Inuit youth in particular, it’s 11 times
higher. Suicide accounts for 25% of all deaths among indigenous youth. (Health Canada)
When confronted with such despair, it’s easy to feel hopeless and helpless.
Becoming aware of the legacy of colonization is not easy. We may feel
ashamed of the inequality that divides indigenous peoples of Canada – First
Nations, Inuit and Métis – from other Canadians. We are challenged to recognize
how governments and corporations have failed to honour the rights to the land
and self-determination of Canada’s first inhabitants.
Yet these realities don’t have the last word. Together, whether Indigenous or
newcomers, we seek to heal and renew the relationship between Indigenous
and non-Indigenous people because we know that what causes harm, inequality
and injustice cannot be of God. Together, we find signs of hope and we dare to
dream the promise of right relationship.

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
VOLUNTEERS!!!!:
We are still in need of many volunteers for the day of the supper. Anyone who could give a
little of their time is please asked to call Betty Coulas 432-3808 and leave a message.
LEADERS MEETING: will be held in the Small Hall on Wednesday, June 1st at 7 p.m.

This is a PARISH Supper and while we are lucky enough to have excellent, capable conveners,
the parish as a whole should be involved and assisting in as many ways as possible.

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
With only two weeks remaining before the draw there are still over 425 books unreturned by parishioners. If
you have unsold tickets, we would appreciate every effort being made to sell remaining books as
quickly as possible. To date only 1080 of the 2500 books of tickets have been sold and the monies
returned. Thank you for your ongoing support as this is a major fundraising campaign for the Parish.
Tickets may be returned via the collection basket, to the Parish office, or to one of the committee
members. I f y o u h a v e a n y q u e s t i o n s o r r e q u i r e i n f o r m a t i o n p l e a s e c a l l … .
~ Ken Harris 432-3961 Diane Dillon 432-3443 ~
 LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies
SUN May 29 7:00 p.m. PARISH MISSION
MON May 30 1:30 p.m. PARISH MISSION – BONNECHERE MANOR CELEBRATION (Manor)
7:00 p.m. PARISH MISSION
TUE May 31 9:30 a.m. Bernice Blimkie – Anthony Dota
2:00 p.m. PARISH MISSION – SACRAMENT OF THE SICK (Church)
7:00 p.m. PARISH MISSION
WED Jun. 1 4:15 p.m. Ruth Grecco – Ken & Leona Barr
THUR Jun. 2 10:30 a.m. BONNECHERE MANOR: Stella Kearney – Patricia & Nelson Coules
12:10 p.m. Monica Ellis – Angela McAdam
FRI Jun. 3 8:00 a.m. Stanley Deacon – Grace Warren
12:00 noon HOLY HOUR SUNDAY OFFERING:
SAT Jun. 4 5:00 p.m. Peter & Rose Mask – The Family May 22nd
SUN Jun. 5 10:30 a.m. Deceased Parents – Bill & Pat McGahern $3,624.00
Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

LITURGICAL ROLES
6th Sunday of Easter June 5th, 2011
SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m.
SUNDAY MORNING MASS – 10:30 a.m.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – H. O’Neill; S. McCanna
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – S.T.A. Student; A. Lafont
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – D. McDonald;
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – S.T.A. Students
J. Skebo; T. Brazeau; B. Kusluski
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – A. & R. A. Dicker;
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – K. & V. Windle;
A. Blackburn; M. Campbell; T. Fiebig
J. & S. & G. Harper
SERVERS – R. & T. Blackburn; S. Daynes; S. Lafont
SERVERS – K. & C. Dowdall

The St. Francis Xavier CWL News: SUMMER MINISTRY SCHEDULES:

C.W.L. SPRING NEWSLETTERS: are available on the tables
at the church entrances. Members are pleased asked to pick up those who do not receive electronic copies.
a copy. Parishioners are also more than welcome to take a copy
and read up on the current endeavours of this parish
organization.
♦ C.W.L. 90th ANNIVERSARY ♦
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Dear Fellow/Sister Parishioners: on June 15 , 2011, the St.
Francis Xavier C.W.L. is celebrating our 90th Anniversary.
All are welcome to join us. Please see the posters on bulletin
boards at the church entrances. Call Angela at 432-2495 for
reservations ($20/person) Money may be put in the collection
basket marked “CWL Anniversary Dinner”
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 paper-
work from the parish office. Applications
must be returned to the office by June 7th.
are ready for pick up in the main foyer by
ST. JOSEPH'S HIGH SCHOOL
COFFEE HOUSE
* Tues., May 31st at St. Joseph's High School
* Coffee and snacks at 6:30.
* Entertainment begins at 7:00 p.m.
* Entry fee of $7 gets you a bottomless
cup of tea or coffee, some delicious
snacks, 2 hours of great entertainment
from the students and staff of St.
Joseph's and a chance to support
your local Catholic High School.
JOURNEY TO THE FATHER: summer youth
conference July 15-17, Cornwall, ON for youth
entering grade 8-12 this fall. The Family Life and
Youth Ministry Office is gathering a group from
around the diocese to attend. Forms and info
available at the church entrances. Contact Kate or
Marie at Vanderbrook Farms 613-638-2005 for info.

*Please note that the Bereavement Group is OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP: BBQ
CHICKEN SUPPER on Sun., May 29 from 2 – 6 p.m.
cancelled for this week due to the Parish Mission. Adults: $12; Children 12 & under: $5. All welcome.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: to all couples of the Parish who celebrate a Wedding Anniversary
during May. We remember you and your intentions at the 10:30 a.m. Mass this weekend.
May God Bless You All. Among those celebrating are:
* Ambrose & Wilma Adamchick (65) * Gregory & Frances Hanniman (42)
* Alban & Joan Roach (59) * Dave & Bev O’Connor (39)
* Greg & Joanne Toner (50) * Gordon & Sharon Harper (33)
* Don & Sheila Letts (50) * Ernest & Linda Cartier (32)
* Greg & Diana Mantil (48) * Kevin & Bonnie Lesk (26)
* Parnell & Stella Shalla (46) * Bernard & Annette Blimkie (23)
* Georges & Jeannette Blanchette (44) * Scott & Kristy Campbell (16)
* Steven & Kristine O’Connor (15)