May 24

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.”

ASCENSION OF THE LORD TH

MAY 24 2009 PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: We pray for our loved ones who have died recently, especially Bernard Holley Sr., Marie Hanrahan, Laurette Cloutier and Lawrence Dubeau. 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: Reminder ► The annual high school recipient of the parish bursary 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 NEXT WEEKEND. 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: Life After Death – Resurrection (Large Hall) CHURCH CROSS PAINTING: The painting of the church cross in the steeple is slated to begin on June 2nd and will take about a week. Not only will it be something to see – it will be a major repair to pay for! Thank you for your ongoing generosity in sustaining our church.

R E M I N D E R : COMPLETED PARISH SUPPER OVERVIEW FORMS WERE TO BE RETURNED LAST WEEKEND! IF YOU HAVE NOT YET DONE SO PLEASE SUBMIT YOURS A.S.A.P.

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 approximately half of the 2500 books of tickets have been sold and the monies returned. All who have helped by buying or selling tickets are to be commended for their generous and unfailing support of this valuable parish fundraiser. The monies raised from the Lottery go to ongoing upgrades to the infrastructure. Thank you for your tremendous support! If you have tickets please return, sold or unsold, to the Parish Office by Sunday, May 31. Questions or information please call…...

~ Ken Harris 432-3961

Diane Dillon 432-3443

Richard Laxton 432-3861 ~

♫ Musical performance ♫:: Any performers – SUNDAY OFFERING: $4,188.60 $4,027.60 [236 postings] + vocalists, musicians, dancers – interested in par$161.00 [10 EFT postings]. ticipating in a musical performance at the Parish Supper, Sunday, June 14 th are asked to contact POPE’S PASTORAL WORKS : $821.00 Mary Hass at 613-432-5104. ♫ ♫

MARRIAGE BANNS *Ashley Lee Meilleur & Christopher Jan Rathbone (2)

LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies MON May 25 TUE May 26

7:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m.

WED May 27 THU May 28 10:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. FRI May 29 8:00 a.m. SAT May 30 5:00 p.m. SUN May 31 10:30 a.m.

Dennis Helferty – Wife, Barbara Intentions of Fr. Michael Smith (25th Anniv. of Ordination) - Don & Nancy Smith NO PARISH LITURGY Bonnechere Manor: Thomas J. Murphy – Margaret Norton Donnie Hunt – Elaine Turner Archie & Bernadette Pecore – Angela & Joan Russ Havelin – Barry & Eve Yantha Ed Pastway – T. J. & Gail Pastway Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

LITURGICAL ROLES Pentecost Sunday May 30th/31st, 2009 SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m. MINISTERS OF THE WORD – A.M. Slight; T. Skelhorn MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – B. & S. A. Holley; C. & D. Sulpher MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – T. Lemenchick; G. Blanchette; H. Robinson; L. Prince; J. Lynch SERVERS – A. Carthy-Varsch; T. Sul B. Kingsbury; K. Dowdall SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m. MINISTERS OF THE WORD – N. Saumure; J. Perry MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – R. & L. Wojcik; B. & M. Charbonneau EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – A. Blackburn; T. McIntyre; N. & M. Stroud; N. Smith SERVERS – K. Mulvihill; S. Lafont; R. Blackburn; K. Landriault CHILDREN’S LITURGY: T.B.A.

THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.: *Mon. Bereavement Grp. 7:30 p.m. (Parish Hall) *Tues. Adult Faith Discussion Group 7:00 p.m. (Rectory Mtg. Rm. #2)

●PARISH SUPPER LEADERS MEETING: Wed, June 3rd at 7:00 p.m. in the Small Hall. MESSENGERS OF THE SACRED HEART: are ready for pick up by subscribers.

PLEASE NOTE: ON WEDNESDAY, WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 TH THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FOR A STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY. AS WELL, THERE WILL BE NO PARISH PARISH LITURGY.

SR. PAULINE COULTERMAN: has sent a ALTAR SERVERS, COMMENTATORS, very interesting update on the mission work READERS, HOSPITALITY MINISTERS, & of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Chincha, Alta, 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.

Peru. Sister describes how the Sisters and the people are rebuilding after the August 2007 earthquake and how donations from S.F.X. have been utilized. Copies of Sister’s letter are available at the church entrances.

We welcome many new new Liturgical Ministers as we renew our ministerial groups. We thank those who have served for many years and are also moving to to other ministries. Fr. Proulx

BEREAVED FAMILIES OF ONT.-PEMBROKE: invite you to join them in celebrating their Ontario Trillium Fund grant on May 27, - 7 p.m. - Marguerite Centre. RSVP: Tracey 613-732-7894. See posters.

C.W.L. NEWS:

THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC GROUP OF ST. JOSEPH’S HIGH SCHOOL: will be having a fundraising BBQ and Bake Sale outside Sterling’s No Frills in Renfrew on Saturday, May 30th between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. This event is to raise money directly for the people in need living in the Dominican Republic. Also, the St. Joseph’s High School Jazz Band will be performing around noon.

>CLOSING DINNER: will be held on Tues., June 9th at Charlie's Restaurant beginning at 6 p.m. Please contact Lore Coyne (433-9298) by June 2nd if you will be attending.

>LETTER-WRITING CAMPAIGN: members are urged to write letters to government regarding a modern-day slavery: trafficking of human beings. Gains have been made, but much more needs to be done to prevent this crime. For information packages, please contact Arlette Hermans at 613-433-9056. FREE ENTERTAINMENT for the whole family f e a turing the magie of “SPELLMASTER”. Saturday, May 30 @ 10:30 a.m. @ KIDS CORP, 167 Bruce St. Free pizza lunch & treats. Everyone welcome. See posters.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP, BRAESIDE: Parish Supper on Sunday, May 24th from 2 – 6 p.m. -BBQ chicken and all the fixings - Adults: $12; Children under 12 – $5; Children under 6 – Free. Please see posters.