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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.”

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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. DATE

TOPIC

Monday, March 9th Paul’s conversion to a Life and @ 7:00 p.m. Ministry as the first Theologian. th

Tues., March 10 @ 7:00 p.m.

Paul’s Teaching on Morality, the Law and Salvation.

Wed., March 11th @ 7:00 p.m.

Reconciliation Celebration with a reflection on Paul’s teaching about conversion.

Morning gatherings – 10 am. All gatherings followed by a social time. PLEASE FEEL WELCOME TO JOIN US FOR THIS LENTEN OPPORTUNITY TO RENEW OUR FAITH RELATIONSHIP

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Please note that during our Parish Mission there are two opportunities to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation:

** **Wednesday Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. an and d 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. 12:10 p.m. 4:15 p.m.

PARISH MISSION – Prayer & Presentation

7:00 p.m.

PARISH MISSION – Prayer & Presentation PARISH MISSION – Prayer & Presentation

TUE Mar. 10 10:00 a.m. 4:15 p.m. 7:00 p.m. WED Mar. 11 10:00 a.m. 4:15 p.m. 7:00 p.m. THU Mar. 12 10:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. FRI Mar. 13 8:00 a.m. SAT Mar. 14 5:00 p.m. SUN Mar. 15 10:30 a.m.

WAY OF THE CROSS Ray Turner – Wife, Elaine

Jim & Theresa Kusluski – Bob & Tim

PARISH MISSION – Prayer & Presentation PARISH MISSION – Prayer & Reconciliation Michael Johnson – Dennis Bertrand

PARISH MISSION – Prayer & Reconciliation Bonnechere Manor: Bernard English – John Van Woezik Patty Keilty – Bill & Susan Ringrose Catherine Kusluski – Mr. & Mrs. Felix Coulas Maureen Prince – The Family Deceased Parents, Brothers & Sisters – Parnell & Stella Shalla Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

LITURGICAL ROLES 3rd Sunday of Lent March 14th/ 15th, 2009 SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m. MINISTERS OF THE WORD – C. Black; J. Dowdall MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – B. & M. Coulas; J. Lynch; M. Maloney MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – C. Sulpher; L. Prince; G. Curry; E. Coulas; K. Black SERVERS – A. Carthy-Varsch; L. Freemark; A. Freemark; K. Dowdall

PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: We pray for our loved ones who have died recently, especially Carl Garskey and Patty Keilty 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“.

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; of Columbus Hall. All members invited to attend. M. Richards; L. Sammon EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – T. McIntyre; T. Fiebig; M. Campbell; R.A. & A. Dicker SERVERS – E. McIntyre; S. McNulty; S. Perry; E. Humphrey CHILDREN’S LITURGY: J. Freemark; L. Freemark

IRISH MUSIC: On Sunday, March 15th at 1:30 p.m. a group of lady violin/fiddle players from Renfrew & surrounding area will be presenting an afternoon of Irish Music in the Parish Hall. Come hear your favourites – “When Irish Eyes are Smiling“, “Liberty Two Step” , “The Irish Rover“, etc.

C.W.L. GENERAL MEETING: The regular meeting for the month of March will be held at Quail Creek on Tuesday, March 17th at 7:30 p.m. commencing with a short meeting followed by a “sing along social”. Please come and join us for an evening of fun. CONGRATULATIONS: to Holley O’Neill, winner of the Altar Server’s draw for February.

OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISH MISSION:

March 16 – 18, 2009 @ 7 p.m. “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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