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SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH

Fr. Peter Proulx, Pastor Sr. Sheila Whelan GSIC 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: [email protected] Web Site: www.sfxrenfrew.blogspot.com
“St. Francis Xavier, a welcoming faith community lovingly sharing the gifts of God.”

ND
2 SUNDAY OF LENT
MARCH 8TH, 2009
PARISH MISSION – “THE YEAR OF ST. PAUL”
We welcome Father Rick Walsh – a Paulist Priest from Toronto, who is
leading our Mission this week as we explore St. Paul.
Morning gatherings – 10 am.
DATE TOPIC All gatherings followed
Monday, March 9th Paul’s conversion to a Life and by a social time.
@ 7:00 p.m. Ministry as the first Theologian.
PLEASE FEEL
Tues., March 10 th
Paul’s Teaching on Morality, the WELCOME TO JOIN US
@ 7:00 p.m. Law and Salvation. FOR THIS LENTEN
OPPORTUNITY TO
Wed., March 11th Reconciliation Celebration with a RENEW OUR FAITH
@ 7:00 p.m. reflection on Paul’s teaching RELATIONSHIP
about conversion.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Please note that during our Parish Mission there are two opportunities
to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation:
** Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. an
**Wednesday andd 7:00 p.m.
p.m.**
**
We will not be hosting a second celebration during the Lenten season

CONFIRMATION: Bishop Mulhall will be at St. Francis Xavier Parish


for the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday, May
16th at 5 p.m. Our preparation program begins this week on Thursday
evening at 7 p.m. in the church. FAMILIES MUST REGISTER AND BE
PRESENT AT THIS MEETING – we will not be accepting candidates as
the program progresses.
PLEASE CONTACT THE PARISH OFFICE THIS WEEK TO REGISTER!
R.C.I.A: Since participants
partici pants of our sessions exploring the sacraments will be
participating in the Parish Mission this week – we will not be meeting on
Thursday as usual. Please follow the schedule in next week’s bulletin.
ECCLESIA: Our Diocesan newspaper is a wonderful way to be aware of matters
concerning our local Church – the Diocese. Please pick up your copy at the tables
near the church entrances

“CULTIVATING THE SEEDS OF FAITH”: An Adult Faith Formation Program


All parishioners of the Diocese are invited to attend these faith formation sessions on Tuesday evenings
from 7–
7–8:30 p.m. This week’s session is at Sacred Heart Mission Hall, Cobden. Presenter:
Presenter: Bishop
Michael Mulhall; Topic: St. Paul the Apostle. See bulletin boards for a complete list of the schedule.
schedule.

SUNDAY OFFERING:
THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.: $5,602.50
*Mon. Bereavement Group (Mtg. Rm #1) 7:30 p.m. $4,787.50 [262 envelope postings] +
*Thur. Confirmation Preparation (Church) 7:00 p.m. $815.00 [17 EFT postings]).
LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies

MON Mar. 9 10:00 a.m. PARISH MISSION – Prayer & Presentation


12:10 p.m. WAY OF THE CROSS
4:15 p.m. Ray Turner – Wife, Elaine
7:00 p.m. PARISH MISSION – Prayer & Presentation
TUE Mar. 10 10:00 a.m. PARISH MISSION – Prayer & Presentation
4:15 p.m. Jim & Theresa Kusluski – Bob & Tim
7:00 p.m. PARISH MISSION – Prayer & Presentation
WED Mar. 11 10:00 a.m. PARISH MISSION – Prayer & Reconciliation
4:15 p.m. Michael Johnson – Dennis Bertrand
7:00 p.m. PARISH MISSION – Prayer & Reconciliation
THU Mar. 12 10:30 a.m. Bonnechere Manor: Bernard English – John Van Woezik
12:10 p.m. Patty Keilty – Bill & Susan Ringrose
FRI Mar. 13 8:00 a.m. Catherine Kusluski – Mr. & Mrs. Felix Coulas
SAT Mar. 14 5:00 p.m. Maureen Prince – The Family
SUN Mar. 15 10:30 a.m. Deceased Parents, Brothers & Sisters – Parnell & Stella Shalla
Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

LITURGICAL ROLES PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: We pray


3rd Sunday of Lent for our loved ones who have died re-
March 14th/ 15th, 2009 cently, especially Carl Garskey and
SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m. Patty Keilty
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – C. Black; J. Dowdall PRAYERS FOR THE SICK AND SHUT-IN:
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – B. & M. Coulas; “Let us raise up in prayer those who seek
J. Lynch; M. Maloney God’s healing love, those at the hospital,
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – C. Sulpher;
hospice and at home. May your struggle be
L. Prince; G. Curry; E. Coulas; K. Black
consoled by Christ’s love“.
SERVERS – A. Carthy-Varsch; L. Freemark;
A. Freemark; K. Dowdall KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Council 1916
SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m. Renfrew: will hold their next General Meeting
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – J. Valliquette; M. Timm on Monday, March 9th at 7 p.m. in the Knights
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – D. & C. Varrin;
M. Richards; L. Sammon of Columbus Hall. All members invited to attend.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – T. McIntyre; T. Fiebig; C.W.L. GENERAL MEETING: The regular meeting
M. Campbell; R.A. & A. Dicker
for the month of March will be held at Quail
SERVERS – E. McIntyre; S. McNulty;
S. Perry; E. Humphrey Creek on Tuesday, March 17th at 7:30 p.m.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY: J. Freemark; L. Freemark commencing with a short meeting followed by
a “sing along social”. Please come and join us
IRISH MUSIC: On Sunday, for an evening of fun.
March 15th at 1:30 p.m. a group of CONGRATULATIONS: to Holley O’Neill, winner
lady violin/fiddle players from Renfrew of the Altar Server’s draw for February.
& surrounding area will be presenting an
afternoon of Irish Music in the Parish OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISH MISSION:
Hall. Come hear your favourites –
“When Irish Eyes are Smiling“, “Liberty
March 16 – 18, 2009 @ 7 p.m.
Two Step” , “The Irish Rover“, etc. “Back to Basics” Fr. Pat McNulty
See posters for more information
DIOCESAN MARRIAGE PREPARATION TRAINING & ENRICHMENT: for teaching couples or
personal interest: April 18 & 19, 2009 at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Pembroke. Come and
learn about “God’s Plan for a Joy filled Marriage” presented by Tom McCabe from the Theology
of the Body Institute in the U.S. Enrich your own marriage by attending. Registration forms
available at the parish or Info.FLYMO-(613)732-7933 ex. 208.
OUR LADY SEAT OF WISDOM ACADEMY CHOIR: On Laetare Sunday, the fourth Sunday in
Lent (Sunday of Joy, halfway through the Lenten Season) the Academy Choir of Our Lady Seat of
Wisdom, Barry’s Bay and some members of the Sparrow’s Children’s Choir will accompany the adult
choir on Sunday, March 22nd at the 10:30 a.m. Mass at Saint
Saint John Chrysostom Church, Arnprior.
Arnprior.
All are welcome to hear the Academy Choir!
“FASHIONABLY RAISING THE ROOF”: A St. John Chrysostom Roof Renovation Fund-raiser
Spring Fashion Show – Wine & Cheese. Wed., March 25th @ 7:30 p.m. in the parish hall.
Tickets available at the “Gallery” and the Parish Office. Cost: $25 per person.

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