SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH

Fr. Peter Proulx, Pastor Fr. Ryan Holly, Associate Pastor Deacon Don Smith 331 Plaunt Street, South; P.O. Box 396 Renfrew, Ontario K7V 4A6 Tel: (613) 432-5825 Fax: (613) 432-6663
Web Site: http://sfxrenfrew.wordpress.com/ E mail: sfx.parish@on.aibn.com

St. Francis Xavier, a welcoming faith community lovingly sharing the gifts of God.

S OLEMNITY OF THE D EDICATION OF S T . F RANCIS X AVIER C HURCH

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ST. FRANCIS XAVIER BAPTISTRY Don Campbell and Jane McDonald, having purchased the Ritza house became aware that the garden ornament in the yard was apparently the baptistry from the old St. Francis Xavier Church. They were anxious for us to have it back. Through the efforts of Richard Russell and his assistants, it has, with considerable difficulty, been returned here. Campbell Monuments will attempt to restore it with the intention of placing it in the main entrance as a reservoir for holy water. Our thanks to Don and Jane for their sensitivity and generosity.
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE he Benefactors of St. Francis Xavier Parish have provided for many of the needs of our church and its liturgies. The legacy of the donors has provided us with the surroundings to which we have become accustomed. In recognition of their generosity, a Book of Remembrance has been held to both remember and honour their donations. This weekend we celebrate the anniversary of the blessing of the current church building on June 23 rd , 1968. A fitting weekend for us to have installed an appropriate station to provide our Book of Remembrance of all who have made special donations to our church over the years. As we ponder their generosity let us keep them in prayerful gratitude.

S T. F R AN C I S X AV I E R PAR I S H L O T T E RY 2 0 1 2
PARISH LOTTERY 2012 SUMMARY: With the help of 22 Parish volunteers the Lottery ran a total of 11 weeks. Gross Proceeds totalled $10,316.05, Prizes and Expenses cost $2,583.00 for a Net Profit to the Parish of $7,733.05. Parishioners picked up and sold 1311 books of tickets, 16 books were picked up and not returned, Harvey McLaughlin and his team sold 592 books, 109 books were sold at the Church supper, and 472 books were not sold. Another fairly successful year, up a little from 2011!! These funds are used by the Parish to offset the rising costs of upkeep and maintenance. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE who helped with the Lottery!! Your dedication to the Parish Community is valued and appreciated. ~ Diane Dillon Ken Harris ~
THANKS!: Through the efforts of Diane Dillon and Ken Harris over the last five years we have experienced a great benefit financially. As they pass the torch to yet-to-be-known volunteers, (anyone interested?) we extend a huge word of THANKS for their efforts.

CONGRATULATIONS: to all graduates from our local schools. May God bless you as you continue your lifes journey. We pray that our students, teachers and indeed, all may find this summer a time of rest and relaxation enjoying the bounty given to us by our gracious and loving heavenly Father. PLEASE NOTE: Wednesday afternoon Mass this week will be at 5:00 p.m. as the graduates of St. Joseph High School, and their families gather to celebrate Mass prior to graduation ceremonies later that evening at the SJHS. This will be the parish liturgy for Wednesday and all are invited to join the graduates in this celebration.

LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN 25 6:30 p.m. 26 9:30 a.m. 27 5:00 p.m. 28 10:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. Jun. 29 8:00 a.m. Jun. 30 5:00 p.m. Jul. 1 10:30 a.m. Jun. Jun. Jun. Jun. Teresa Laporte - Janet OConnor & Family In Thanksgiving - A Parishioner S.J.H.S. GRADUATION MASS: Bill Keon - Jason & Tina Dedo BONNECHERE MANOR: Repose of the Soul of Margaret D. Sellers - The Estate Oliver Beaudoin - Audrey Tibbles Michael McArthur - Mona Mahusky John Lacourse - Bernadette Lacourse, Marion, Patrick, Avery, Andy, Teresa & Families Bill HallHannah Legris Intentions of the Parishioners - Father Proulx

PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED : We pray for our loved ones who have died, especially Pat McGahern, Raymond Gray and Rachel Gervais.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK AND SHUT-IN: Let us raise up in prayer those who seek G o d s h e a l i n g l o v e , t h o s e a t t he h o s p i t a l , h o s p i c e a n d a t h o me e s p e c i a l l y S a r a O N e i l l, F r . Ke n O B r i e n, G a r r y L a t e n d r e s s e , Jo h n A l b e r t a n d J o a n P r i n c e . M a y y o u r s t r u g g l e b e c on s o l e d b y C h r i s t s l o v e .

CRAFTERS GET READY!: Looking ahead to our Tea & Talent Sale in November, now is the time to start working on crafts for our Craft Table. Also, when putting your preserves, (jams, jellies, pickles, relishes), please dont forget to set aside a few jars for our Specialty Foods Table. C.W.L. NEWSLETTER: is available for pickup at the church entrances. Keep informed SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m. MINISTERS OF THE WORD D. Fleury; M. Richards on our League activities. )Pick up a copy. MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY D. & S. Letts; 74 t h PI LGRIMAGE B. & M. Charbonneau T O ST . ANN IN CORMAC EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS D. Yantha; D. Yemen; M. Charbonneau; M Campbell; D. Varrin SUNDAY, JULY 29 TH SERVERS A. & D. Limlaw; E. McIntyre; N. Lesk Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop CANTOR - R. Laxton
SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m. MINISTERS OF THE WORD M. Maloney; A. M. Slight MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY T. Brazeau; B. Kusluski; L. Manwell; R. Zohr MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST T. Lemenchick; D. Mooney; B. Brown; L. Armstrong; K. Harris SERVERS K. & C. & K. Dowdall; L. Zohr CANTOR - C. Slight

LITURGICAL ROLES 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time July 1st, 2012

The St. Francis Xavier C.W.L. News:

Join us for a Strawberry Social on July 1st from 11:003:00 p.m. at McGregors Produce Farm! Good-will donations go towards the Bonnechere Manor Foundation. See you there (351 Lochwinnoch Road, Braeside) rain or shine!
STRAWBERRY SOCIAL:

Prendergast who will also be the homilist. Bishop Mulhall will preside at the Mass for the Sick at 2 p.m. Archbishop Prendergast will be homilist at the Triduum held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, July 26th, 27th and 28th. See posters .

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: to all couples of the Parish who celebrate a Wedding Anniversary during the month of June. We remember your intentions at the 10:30 a.m. Mass this weekend. May God Bless You All. Among those celebrating are: Roy & Flo Laprade (54) Tom & Cathy Freemark (35) Dwaine & Mary Steele (45) Bernard & Shirley Ann Holley (25) Mike & Sharon Gallagher (41) Gerald & Penny Tracey (09) Dan & Margaret Sheahan (40) Geoffrey & Lisa Freamo (07) Ed & Judy Boldt (40) Ken & Leona Barr (05) Victory & Audrey Dumoulin (36) Mat & Danielle Harper (02)
BURNSTOWN HERITAGE HOUSE & GARDEN TOUR SATURDAY, JUNE 30 12:30 TO 5:00 p.m.Tour 6 homes and/or gardens in and around Burnstown. P$25 includes a Strawberry Social at the Burnstown United Church. Tickets: Aikenheads Drug Store or from members of the Burnstown congregation. Info on Facebook (search for Burnstown) or contact Jane at 433-3389 or Irene at 432-6987.

PICK UP: Please take a moment and pick up your dishes, crock pots, bowls, plates etc. from the carts in the table at the back of the hall kitchen. It would be most helpful to have these items cleared ASAP!

SUNDAY OFFERING: June 17th - $3,458.91 Thank you to all who contribute.