May 17

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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MAY 17 2009 PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: We pray for our loved ones who have died recently, especially Doreen Sulpher, Gertrude Guthro, Gerald Wingle and Helen Bolger. 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“.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH BURSARY: The annual recipient of a bursary presented to any high school student who is going on to further their education is chosen by the Pastoral Council at their June meeting. A student from either high school in Renfrew may apply by picking up the necessary paperwork from the parish office. Applications must be returned to the office by June 1st. PARISH PHOTO DIRECTORY: DIRECTORY The renewing our “Parish Photo Directory” is in full swing again. A station is set up in the entrance of the church THIS WEEKEND AND FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKENDS. We hope to be more accessible to all who have not yet had their pictures taken. We appreciate your taking the time to share your smile with us.

LET‘S JOURNEY TOGETHER — Topic for this week: God’s law – Church laws

REMINDER: COPIES OF THE SIGN-UP SHEETS FOR THE PARISH SUPPER ARE AVAILABLE AT THE CHURCH DOORS! COMPLETED PARISH SUPPER OVERVIEW FORMS ARE TO BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED THIS WEEKEND!!!.

S T. F R A N C I S X AV I E R PA R I S H L O T T E RY 2 0 0 9 To date 1,044 books of tickets have been sold and the monies returned. Thank you for your ongoing support!! We’re doing well, but with only a month until the draw date there are still a lot of books out there. We kindly request that all outstanding tickets, sold or unsold, be returned via the collection basket or the church office by May 31st. This gives us two weeks before the draw to sell any that are left. To all those who have worked so hard to help us reach our goal of a sellout….the volunteers, the buyers, and the sellers, your dedication to the Parish is to be commended and we thank you for making our job easy. For more tickets or information please call…..

~ Ken Harris 432-3961

Diane Dillon 432-3443

Richard Laxton 432-3861 ~

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MARRIAGE BANNS PARISH OFFICE WILL BE *Ashley Lee Meilleur & Christopher Jan Rathbone (1) CLOSED MONDAY, MAY 18TH FOR THE CIVIC HOLIDAY. HOLIDAY. SUNDAY OFFERING: $4,318.00 ♫ Musical

performance ♫:

Any performers – vocalists, musicians, dancers – interested in participating in a musical performance at the Parish Supper, Sunday, June 14 th are asked to contact Mary Hass at 613-432-5104. ♫

$4,157.00 [251 postings] + $161.00 [10 EFT postings].

SHARE LENT : $12,626.04 May God richly bless you for your generosity.

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

May May May May

18 19 9:30 a.m. 20 4:15 p.m. 21 10:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. FRI May 22 8:00 a.m. SAT May 23 5:00 p.m. SUN May 24 10:30 a.m.

NO PARISH LITURGY Hall Ave. Apts.: Marlene Windle – Mrs. Alice Sheehan Gabrielle Landry-Brydges – John & Roselle Brydges Bonnechere Manor: Allan Murray – Andrew & Irene Murray Anita, Michael & Donnie Hunt – Diane Popkie Terry, Rita & Ellard Enright – Elaine Turner Allan Prince – Lila & Family Pat Yantha – Debbie Yantha Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

LITURGICAL ROLES Ascension of the Lord May 23th/24th, 2009

THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.: *Mon. Bereavement Grp. 7:30 p.m. (Parish Hall) SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m. MINISTERS OF THE WORD – J. Dowdall; I. Connors *Tues. Adult Faith Discussion Group 7:00 p.m. (Rectory Mtg. Rm. #2) MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – M. & V. Proulx; S. McCanna; M. Maloney MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – D. Mooney; R. & N. Connors; V. & K. Windle SERVERS – H. & M. O’Neill; K. & V. Slight SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m. MINISTERS OF THE WORD – J. Valliquette; M. Richards MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – S. Nickel; L. Warren; Y. Kohl; N. Lance EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – N. Smith; D. Letts; M. Campbell; N. & M. Stroud SERVERS – A. & N. Wright; M. Froats; E. Humphrey CHILDREN’S LITURGY: A. Blackburn; J. Mousseau

ALTAR SERVERS, COMMENTATORS, READERS, HOSPITALITY MINISTERS, & EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: schedule runs until June 14. Next schedule will cover June 20 to September 27. If you have any plans to be away during that period please contact Anne Smith @ hydrobay [email protected] or 613-646-2250 before May 31.

C.W.L. NEWS:

– C.W.L. – – RUMMAGE SALE – SATURDAY, MAY 23rd S.F.X. PARISH HALL 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Donations of clothing, small household items, books, jewelry, toys & small household appliances welcome Drop off times: Thursday, May 21st from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. & Friday, May 22nd from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Marilyn Campbell 613-432-5735 Gladys Curry – 613-432-3864

Proceeds to Charity WE ASK GOD’S SPECIAL BLESSINGS ON OUR CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES FOR 2009 * Hunter Badgley * Abigail Cliche * Emma Crozier * Amanda Limlaw * Thomas McLeese

* Kim Carter * Marissa Cram * Caitlyn Hart * Mark Toner * Adam Wright

>Pins for service were awarded at a Tea on 60-year pins ~ 6 members ST. JOSEPH’S HIGH SCHOOL 50-year pins ~ 4 members proudly presents 40 year pins ~18 members ONCE UPON A MATTRESS 25 year pins ~ 8 members 10 year pins ~15 members Tues., May 19th, Wed. May 20th, Two new members were also welcomed. Fri., May 22nd & Sat. May 23rd Congratulations to all! 7:00 p.m. @ St. Joseph’s High School >LETTER-WRITING CAMPAIGN: members Admission $12.00 are urged to write letters to government regarding a modern-day slavery: trafficking of Tickets: Aikenhead’s Drug Store, Barry Breen Insurance, human beings. Gains have been made, but St. Joseph’s High School Office or at the door. much more needs to be done to prevent this crime. For information packages, please contact Arlette Hermans at 613-433-9056. OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP, BRAESIDE: Parish Supper on Sunday, May HOT TOPIC! COLD POT LUCK!! 24th from 2 – 6 p.m. -BBQ chicken and all the WARM FELLOWSHIP!!! The Interchurch Council of Women of Pembroke fixings - Adults: $12; Children under 12 – $5; invites you to come and hear Dr. Rose Rose ZoeZoe- Children under 6 – Free. Please see posters. Obianga, professor of French Linguistics and part of the committee who prepared the World Day of Prayer Service for 2010. Topic: Family BEREAVED FAMILIES OF ONT.-PEMBROKE: Dynamics in Cameroon. June 8 – 6:00 p.m. – invite you to join them in celebrating their Ontario St. Jean Baptiste Parish, Pembroke. Cold supper Trillium Fund grant on May 27, - 7 p.m. - Marguerite Centre. RSVP: Tracey 613-732-7894. See posters. provided by the Pembroke churches. May 3:

FREE ENTERTAINMENT for the whole family featuring the magie of “SPELLMASTER”. Saturday, May 30 @ 10:30 a.m. @ KIDS CORP, 167 Bruce St. Free pizza lunch & treats. Everyone welcome. See posters.