Feb.15

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.”

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SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 15TH, 2009

PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: We pray for our loved ones who have died recently especially Catherine Pilon and Steve Broady. 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.

PARISH MISSION

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

Lent is fast approaching. We are fortunate this year to again have our Parish Mission during Lent. Father Rick Walsh – a Paulist Priest from Toronto, will lead the Mission as we explore St. Paul. Please reserve the dates now. March 9th, 10th and the 11th.

During Lent the Faith Formation Office of the Diocese of Pembroke is hosting a series of sessions in the Renfrew Zone of the Diocese. These evenings will rotate through the zone and are being hosted for your faith development. We encourage your participation. They are held on Tuesday evenings from 7– 7–8 p.m. beginning beginning here at St. Francis Xavier Small Hall on February 24th. Please follow the bulletin for a full schedule of locations and topics.

Social Justice Committee: Central to our faith is a sense of justice for all. Our parish donates 2% of all our ordinary income to projects both local and in foreign lands which extend justice through their efforts. A small but vibrant parish committee assists in our out-reach. If you would be willing to share your ideas with our ideals please feel welcome to join us this Sunday, February 15 th for a brief meeting in the rectory meeting room after the 10:30 mass. ADULT LEARNING OPPORTUNITY: We have three people preparing to join us at the Table of Eucharist. I will be facilitating a series of evenings on each of the sacraments – their origins in scripture, our history in developing our faith through them and a better understanding of how we celebrate them today. These weekly sessions continue this Thursday at which time we will explore Eucharist. Everyone is most welcome to join us in the church at 7:00 p.m. for about an hour of exploration and discussion. Indeed, we encourage all who can to join in building a spirit of welcome to our people who are journeying with us.

INTERNET RISKS FOR YOUNG & OLD: Plan to attend this timely and informative evening by O.P.P. Robyn MacEachern. Tuesday, February 17 th at 6:30 p.m. at Ma-te-way Activity Centre. The Internet is everywhere these days and is used by young and old alike for playing, learning or business. The risk is to all of us, but especially the most vulnerable: our youth and our seniors. Sgt. MacEachern, a dynamic speaker, does a riveting presentation.

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY The residents of our retirement homes and nursing homes appreciate being connected to our parish by receiving receiving the weekly bulletin. We usually have one or two people a week on rotation to distribute bulletins in one of these places. If you can offer an hour about once a month to assist in this ministry please call the parish office (432(432-5825).

LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies MON TUE WED THU

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16 7:00 p.m. 17 9:30 a.m. 18 4:15 p.m. 19 10:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. FRI Feb. 20 8:00 a.m. SAT Feb. 21 5:00 p.m. SUN Feb. 22 10:30 a.m.

Gilbert Scharff – Cathy & Mike Thomas & Family Hall Ave. Apts.: Liturgy of the Word and Communion Fred Meilleur – Bea & Aileen Bonnechere Manor: Bernard English – Pat & Vivian McAlpine & Family Ray Turner – Kevin & Judy Hunt Tom Bolger – Terry & Evelyn McHale Rita Mahusky – Son, Lawrence Chris Warren – Mom & Dad Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

LITURGICAL ROLES 7 Sunday in Ordinary Time February 21st/February 22nd, 2009

THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.:

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SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m. MINISTERS OF THE WORD – P. Dowdall; J. Freemark MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – M. & V. Proulx; T. Lemenchick; R. Elliott MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – L. Prince; D. Mooney; K. & V. Windle; C. Sulpher SERVERS – A. & K. Hall; D. & C. Holley SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m. MINISTERS OF THE WORD – T. Keller; J. Valliquette MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – R. & L. Wojcik; E. & B. Keon EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – T. McIntyre; C. Moriarity; S. O’Neil; A.M. Millar; D. Yantha SERVERS – B. & J. & M. Mahusky; J. Mahusky CHILDREN’S LITURGY: L. Valiquette; C./D. Holley

Bereavement Group (Rectory Mtg. Rm. #1) *Mon. S.F.X. Book Club (Rectory Mtg. Rm. #?? *Mon. Parish Supper Meeting (T.B.A.) *Thurs. R.C.I.A. (Church)

7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

PURIFICATION CANDLES: There are blest candles available for your homes. They are located near the vigil light stand. Your donations ($3) to cover the cost may be placed in the vigil light donation container.

DIOCESAN YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

Meetings of young adults (18-35) with Bishop Mulhall will continue March PLEASE NOTE: The office will be closed 13 th, April 24 th, May 22 nd and June 19 th this Monday, February 16th for Family Day. from 7:00–9:00 p.m. at St. Columbkille S U N D A Y O F F E R I N G : $ 4 , 1 1 9 . 6 1 = Cathedral. Exposition of the Blessed $3964.61 [253 envelope postings] + $155.00 Sacrament, music, talk with the Bishop [9 EFT postings]). and discussion. ST. FRANCIS XAVIER BOOK CLUB: for this session is reading “My Jesus Year”, by Benyamin Cohen, a hilarious, inspirational exploration exploration of Christianity from the son of an orthodox rabbi. The first book club meet / greet / book pick / payment is this Monday, February 16 th at 7:30 p.m. For info contact Heidi Robinson via [email protected] or 613613-433433-9954. Meetings are very ininformal and absences are not frowned upon. S T. ANNE PARISH C.W.L.: C.W.L .: St. Valentine Dinner, Sun., Feb. 15th from 3:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Hall, L’Î L’Île du Grand Calumet. Calumet. $12 – Adults; $5 – 12 & under. See posters.

OUR LADY OF FATIMA HOLY NAME CARD PARTIES: Every 2 nd Sunday, Feb. 15 th, Mar. 1 st & 15 th. $3/person. Euchre, 500 & 50/50 draw. REGISTRATION FOR JUNIOR & SENIOR KINDERGARTENS: at Centre scolaire catholique Jeanne Lajoie élémentaire will be from February 17 th to 20 th . Parents are asked to contact 613-732-8302 to make an appointment. ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM PARISH is holding a Spring Fashion Show with Wine & Cheese, many prizes and a 50/50 draw – March 25th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Hall $25.00 per person. VICTIM SERVICE RESPONDER OPPORTUNITIES: The Renfrew VCARS, a non-profit volunteer based agency that assists police and fire services in providing emotional support and practical assistance to people who have experienced a crime or tragic event is currently looking for Victim Service Responder Volunteers. Call (613) 649-2852 or 1-877-568-5730 for info. Applications are now being accepted for Spring Training.

TRASH TO TREASURE: The Knights of Columbus gather aluminum cans, scrap aluminum and scrap copper and liquor containers. We encourage our fellow parishioners to donate to this worthy cause. All money received goes to charity. For pick up please contact the following team leaders: Rick Norman 432-8603; Don Letts 433-9172; Mike Sul 623-2600 or Arnold Smith 623-6109

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2009 Celebrate PAPU A NEW GUINEA “In Christ, there are many members yet one body”

HEBRON CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH FRIDAY, MARCH 6 @ 2:00 P.M. (See posters for more info.)