Easter 2009

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.”

EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 12TH, 2009

What good would life have been to us had Christ not come as our Redeemer? (from the “Exsultet”)

Christ has come. Christ has rredeemed edeemed us. We are his people – In the words of Jesus “Do not be afraid…” As an Easter people let us not then thenbe be afraid to tell the world that thatwe we are redeemed, we can rise with Him.

LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies MON Apr. 13 TUE Apr. 14 WED Apr. 15 4:15 p.m. THUR Apr. 16 10:30 a.m. 12:10p.m. FRI Apr. 17 8:00 a.m. SAT Apr. 18 5:00 p.m. SUN Apr. 19 10:30 a.m.

NO PARISH LITURGY NO PARISH LITURGY Carl Garskey – Marcella Cybulski & Family Bonnechere Manor: Allan Murray – Andrew & Irene Murray Amelia Yantha – The Rouble Family Della Freemark – The Brewer Family Darlene Belanger – Gerry & Cecilia Kusluski Mr. & Mrs. Henry Lumchick, John, James, Margaret & Gertrude - Thomas Lumchick Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: We pray for our loved ones who have died recently, especially T. J. McLellan. 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. May your struggle be consoled by Christ’s love“.

SUNDAY OFFERING: $5,598.21 $4,783.21 [ 271 postings] + $815.00 [17 EFT postings]).

LITURGICAL ROLES 2 of Easter April 18th/19th, 2009 SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m. nd

PLEASE NOTE: The Bereavement Group will not meet this Monday evening.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, Council 1916 Renfrew, will hold their next General Meeting on Monday, April 13 at 7 p.m. in the Knights of Columbus Hall. All members invited to attend.

MINISTERS OF THE WORD – J. Cuff; P. Dowdall MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – A. & W. Wren; M. & V. Proulx C.W.L. MEETING: Monthly C.W.L. MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – K. Black; th G. Curry; C. Sulpher; V. & K. Windle meeting on April 14 will commence with a SERVERS – A. Carthy-Varsch; L. & A. Freemark; short video entitle “For God and Canada”. B. Kingsbury All ladies of the parish are invited to join us. SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m. MINISTERS OF THE WORD – N. Saumure; M. Richards DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY – April 19 th , MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – R. Laxton; » Church of The Most Holy Name of Jesus, L. Warren; Y. Kohl; T.B.A. Pembroke: Celebrations begin at 2 p.m. EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – S. O’Neil; » St. James the Less Parish, Eganville: M. Charbonneau; A. Blackburn; D. & B. O’Connor Celebration begins at 3 p.m. SERVERS – S. Rowat; K. Landriault; A. & D. Limlaw See posters

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER BOOK CLUB: will be reading “The Shack” by William P. Young. If you would like to participate contact Heidi Robinson at 432-3137 or [email protected]. th at 7:30 p.m. in the rectory basement. First meeting: Book pick up will be April 20 Monday, April 27th at 7:30 p.m. followed by biweekly meetings after the start date. Our group is very relaxed and flexible. New members welcome!

RENFREW CHILDREN/YOUTH CHORUS: present “SING“ at Our Lady of Fatima School on Sunday, May 3 at 2:30 p.m. with Special Guests The Valley Harmonizers. Tickets:$5 Children under 10: Free. See posters. SUNDAY BRUNCH: held by Our Lady of Mount Carmel C.W.L. of LaPasse. Sunday, April 19th from 10 a.m. ~ 1:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. See posters. RENFREW & DISTRICT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL: invites you to celebrate Christian Education Week with them. Special events April 20 – 24. Two special events are Seniors’ Day and Food Festival & Science Fair Open House. Youth summit 2009 in Quebec City, May 15 –18 : For Young Adults (18 – 35y yrs)! Be a part of mission, celebration, catechesis and formation this weekend with a special liturgy to burn all the prayers placed into the Ark of the New Covenant that travelled across Canada leading up to the Eucharistic Congress in 2008 and join in the transfer of the Ark to the Archdiocese of Ottawa. Deadline April 24th. For information: Father Réal Ouellette (819) 683-2056 or [email protected]. FR. STAN FORTUNA (the rappin’ priest): at St. Mary’s parish, Ottawa, Saturday, May 23. Hop on the bus from the Diocese Diocese of Pembroke to attend this 1 day event not to be forgotten. Ages 12 – 21. Chaperones are required for large groups. Deadline Deadline May 5. Limited spaces. Registration info. available at the FLYMO: (613) 732732-7933 ex. 208

COOKERY CLASSES: A heartfelt thanks to MaryMary-Liz Burnett (and her assistant Hannah) for her informative and delicious class on Asian Asian Cooking. A great time was had by all. The Thanks nks Maryfood and instruction brought together parishioners for a wonderful evening. Tha Mary-Liz.