SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH

Fr. Peter Proulx, Pastor Fr. Ryan Holly, Associate Pastor Deacon Don Smith 331 Plaunt Street, South; P.O. Box 396 Renfrew, Ontario K7V 4A6 Tel: (613) 432-5825 Fax: (613) 432-6663
Web Site: http://sfxrenfrew.wordpress.com/ E mail: [email protected]

St. Francis Xavier, a welcoming faith community lovingly sharing the gifts of God.

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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 Gods healing love, those at the hospital, hospice and at home especially Ed Boose and Joan Prince. May your struggle be consoled by Christs love.

CATHOLICISM - 2012 Lenten Series The response for the on-going Catholicism DVD Series on Monday nights has been tremendous. Even if you have not attended the first two screenings, please feel free to join in on any of the episodes. We gather on Monday evenings during Lent in the small hall at 7:00 p.m. This week's episode is entitled "The Ineffable Mystery of God: That Than Which Nothing Greater Can be Thought" and will focus on the Catholic faith's vision of God as the mystery of the Trinity. If you have any questions, please feel free to speak with Father Holly or email him at [email protected]

LENTEN RETREAT DAY

We hope that you will plan to join us for an inspiring retreat day on the theme of Walking through the Paschal Mystery with Christ on Saturday, March 31, at St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall from 9:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Sister Rosemary OToole from The Upper Room Home of Prayer in Ottawa, will gather us around a ritual table and guide us through six reflective teachings on how each of our lives must pass through a cycle of suffering, death, resurrection and transformation into new life in the Spirit. There will be several contemplative pauses and spiritual direction will be available for those who wish. Lunch will be served. All are welcome. Free will offering. Please register with the Parish office (613-432-5825) no later than March 24, 2012. Sister Rosemary will have her CDs of this reflective teaching available for sale at a cost of $5.00 each. Consider making this a Lent-Easter gift for family or friends.

CULTIVATING SEEDS OF FAITH ADULT FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM RENFREW ZONE Cultivating Seeds of Faith
An invitation is extended to all parishioners to attend the these faith formation sessions which will be offered in several Pembroke Zone Parishes in the evening from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. No registration is necessary. Participants are welcome to attend as many session as they wish. Information pamphlets are available in the church. For more info, please contact Jason Dedo in the Office of Faith Formation for the Diocese of Pembroke at 613-732-7933, ext. 206 or [email protected] **Wednesday, March 7 St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall, Renfrew (Small Hall)** Wednesday, March 14 Sacred Heart Mission Hall, Cobden Tuesday, March 20 Most Precious Blood Parish Annex, Calabogie Tuesday March 27 St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall, Renfrew (Small Hall)

LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
MON 12:10 p.m. 6:30 p.m. TUE Mar. 6 9:30 a.m. WED Mar. 7 4:15 p.m. THUR Mar. 8 10:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. FRI Mar. 9 8:00 a.m. SAT Mar. 10 5:00 p.m. SUN Mar. 11 10:30 a.m. Mar. 5 STATIONS OF THE CROSS Gary Cybulski Anna Cody Terry Neville Angela McAdam Dan & Pat OReilly Anne & Family BONNECHERE MANOR: Thomas J. Murphy The Estate Sharon Lynch John & Martha Scott SUNDAY Elva Kubiseski Adrienne & Sam Ferra OFFERING: Darlene Belanger Tom & Fran Rekowskie February 26th: Bill Keon Gerry & Cecilia Kusluskie $3,982.30 Intentions of the Parishioners Father Holly

LITURGICAL ROLES
3 SUNDAY OF LENT
SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m. MINISTERS OF THE WORD C. Walters; P. Dowdall MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY A. & W. Wren; B. & S.A. Holley MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST T. Lemenchick; L. Gallagher; L. Kingsbury; C. Sulpher SERVERS A. Freemark; B. & M. ONeill CANTORS T.B.A.
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SUNDAY, MARCH 11th, 2012

SUNDAY MORNING MASS 10:30 a.m. MINISTERS OF THE WORD B. Vincent; T. Wall MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY M. & V. Proulx; A. Agnew; L. Sammon EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS D.& M. McIntyre; A.M. Millar; K. & T. Mann SERVERS S. Perry; S. & J. McNulty; S. Rowat CANTORS T.B.A.

THE WAY OF THE CROSS: An ancient and powerful tradition of our Church is to gather, particularly during Lent to pray the Way of the Cross. We here at St. Francis are fortunate to have the C.W.L. members facilitate this prayer time each Monday of Lent at 12:10 p.m. Please join us. We welcome all and will provide the booklets for your reflection on each of the fifteen stations. LENTEN RETREAT AT GALILEE CENTRE: You are invited to join Sr. Barbara Bosak, CSJ at Galilee Centre, Arnprior from March 9 to 11 for a retreat with the theme Women in Christian Tradtion. Sr. Barbara has taught and served around the world. For registration, please call 613-623-4242, ext. 21 or www.galileecentre.com.
THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.: *Mon. Lenten Series Fr. Holly (Sm. Hall) 7:00 p.m. *Mon. P.P.C. 7:30 p.m. (Mtg. Rm. #2) *Wed. Prayer Shawl Ministry 10:00 a.m. (Mtg. Rm. #2)

HOSPITAL VISITS: If you or a family member is admitted to the hospital, it is important to inform the admitting department that you are Catholic enand would like a visit from a priest. This will ensure that your name is not placed on the Pastoral Visiting List.

BEREAVEMENT GROUP: Please note that the CONGRATULATIONS: to Nick Wright, winner Bereavement Group meeting is CANCELLED for of the Altar Server draw for February. Wednesday, March 7 as Deacon Don is giving a presentation to the adult faith group at that time. IRISH STEW DINNER: Saturday, March 17 VICTIMS CRISIS RESPONDER OPPORTUNITIES Victim Service of Renfrew County is currently looking for Crisis Responder Volunteers. Victim Services is a non-profit, volunteer based agency that assists police & fire services in providing emotional support and practical assistance to people who have experienced a crime, tragic life event or disaster. For more info about becoming a volunteer, please call 613-649-2852 or 1-877-568-5730. Applications are now being accepted for our Spring Training. Be a part of a team in your community that is making a difference.

from 4:00 6:30 at Glasgow United Church. Freewill donation. WORLD YOUTH DAY 2013 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Anyone between the ages of 18 and 35 interested in attending this incredible pilgrimage to be held from July 23rd to 28th is asked to contact Yvette Bourque: 613-687-1937; [email protected] by no later that April 30, 2012

DONT THROW IT OUT!!!!! ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE: at S.F.X. this LIMA-PEMBROKE PARTNERSHIP: A Pilgrimage to Lima, Peru is being organized year will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2012. for Nov. 19 Dec. 1, 2012. This is an invitation Please remember us when you are doing your to meet Christ in the Peruvian People and to spring housecleaning. Thanks! allow their profound spirituality to touch your life. Please see posters for more information. O.L.F. HOLY NAME CARD PARTIES: Further details will be available in the future. Sunday evenings starting at 7 p.m. For more information at this time, please call in O.L.F. Parish Hall on, March 11th Sister Pauline Coulterman at 613-732-1306 or & 25th. Euchre & 500. Admission: e-mail [email protected] $3; 50/50; light lunch.