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:
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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 22ND, 2009
PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: We pray for our loved ones who have died recently. 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“.
“CULTIVATING THE SEEDS OF FAITH” An Adult Faith Formation Program
An invitation is extended to all parishioners of the Diocese to attend these faith formation sessions which will be offered on Tuesday evenings beginning February 24th and ending on March 31st. Sessions will be offered in Renfrew Zone Parishes from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p. m. No registration is necessary. Participants are welcome to attend as many sessions as they wish. Info pamphlets are available in the church. Info for the first three sessions is listed below. DATE
PRESENTER
TOPIC
PLACE
Feb. 24th
Sr. Sheila Whelan
The Liturgy of the Hours
St. Francis Xavier Parish Small Hall, Renfrew
March 3rd
Jason Dedo
The Liturgical Year
St. John Chyrsostom Parish Hall, Arnprior
March 10th
Bishop Michael Mulhall
St. Paul the Apostle
Sacred Heart Mission Hall, Cobden
PARISH MISSION – “THE YEAR OF ST. PAUL” 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 11th. DATE
TOPIC
Monday, March 9th @ 7:00 p.m.
Paul’s conversion to a Life and Ministry as the first Theologian.
Tuesday, March 10th @ 7:00 p.m.
Paul’s Teaching on Morality, the Law and Salvation.
Wednesday, March 11th @ 7:00 p.m.
Reconciliation Celebration with a reflection on Paul’s teaching about conversion.
Morning gatherings at 10:00 a.m. All gatherings will be followed by some social time.
PLEASE FEEL WELCOME TO JOIN US FOR THIS LENTEN OPPORTUNITY TO RENEW OUR FAITH RELATIONSHIP
LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies MON Feb. 23 7:00 p.m. TUE Feb. 24 9:30 a.m. WED Feb. 25 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. THU Feb. 26 10:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. FRI Feb. 27 8:00 a.m. SAT Feb. 28 5:00 p.m. SUN Mar. 01 10:30 a.m.
Jackie Taylor – Smokey Gauthier Ray Pleau – Wife, Margaret Anna McArthur – Mona Mahusky Dennis Connelly – Lauretta Rice Bonnechere Manor: Marie Danis – The Estate Anna Mae Belanger – Fay & Darlene Catherine, Felix & Terry Mangan – Mary & Dwaine Steele Tom Prince (30th Anniversary) - The Family Catherine O’Brien & Deceased Relatives – Helene McGlade Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx
LITURGICAL ROLES 1st Sunday of Lent February 28th/March 1st, 2009
CO U N T D OW N TO L E N T
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he Church each year celebrates a season of SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m. profound renewal. Through acts of prayer, MINISTERS OF THE WORD – A.M. Slight; I. Connors fasting, penance and almsgiving we renew the MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – D. & C. Black; Spirit of God in our heart. L. Lee; J. Mahusky Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – T. Lemenchick; fasting and abstinence from meat. These days R. & N. Connors; E. Coulas; G. Blanchette SERVERS – H. & M. O’Neill; B. Kingsbury; T. Sul have special meaning for us on our journey of faith. SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m. We are fortunate this year to have the opportunity MINISTERS OF THE WORD – S.T.A. Student; A. Lafont to renew our faith commitment through events MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – S.T.A.Students like the Parish Mission, our ongoing weekly EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – N. Smith; Way of the Cross on Mondays, as well as our D. & M. McIntyre; M. L. Rowat; D. Letts SERVERS – K. Mulvihill; M. Joly; daily Masses and Reconciliation service. Indeed, A. Limlaw; K. Landriualt many opportunities – let us arrive at Holy Week – a renewed people of God.
P A R I S H V O L U N T E E R S : Caring for those who cared so much for us is a great responsibility for us today. I say “thanks” to the volunteers volunteers who have responded to a request to assist with bulletin bulletin delivery at the Manor. Indeed, to all who are so generous in ministering ministering to our senior parishioners we owe a debt of thanks. NEW SCHEDULES are ready for pick up in the Sacristy by those who assist with this ministry. ADULT LEARNING OPPORTUNITY: These weekly sessions on the sacraments – their origins in scripture, our history in developing our faith through them and a better understanding of how we celebrate them today, continues this Thursday at which time we will explore Reconciliation. Everyone is most welcome to join us in the church at 7:30 p.m. after the Ash Wednesday Mass (please note day and time). Indeed, we encourage all who can to join in building a spirit of welcome to our people who are journeying with us.
CALABOGIE RENFREW PRO-LIFE: The 40 Days for Life is a period of prayer and fasting by prolife organizations for 40 days calling forth God’s mercy and petitioning Him for an end to abortion in our land. During this period we pray for the conversion of the moms and dads who are considering abortion. Jesus reminded us in scripture that some evils can only be dealt with through prayer and fasting so we join with about 200 North American cities to pray and fast from February 25th to April 4th. There is also direct participation for a 24 hour period for those who are able, at the 65 Bank Street abortuary, Ottawa daily for silent witness for 1 hour. SUNDAY OFFERING:
C.W.L. MEMBERSHIPS: must be forwarded to National by the end of February so if you have not yet submitted your 2009 dues we ask you to do so A.S.A.P. THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.: *Mon. Bereavement Group (Rectory Mtg. Rm. #1) *Tues. Diocesan Adult Faith Formation (Small Hall) *Wed. R.C.I.A. (Church) *Thurs. 1st Communion Preparation Parent/Child Mtg. (Church)
$3,715.41= $3,560.41 [243 envelope postings] + $155.00 [9 EFT postings]).
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2009 7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Celebrate PAPU A NEW GUINEA “In Christ, there are many members yet one body” HEBRON CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
7:00 p.m.
(See posters for more info.)
7:00 p.m.
FRIDAY, MARCH 6 @ 2:00 P.M.