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.”

PASSION SUNDAY
MARCH 28, 2010
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“.

St. Francis Xavier Parish Holy Week Celebrations

Tuesday, March 30 th – The Mass of Chrism: Takes place at 7:00 p.m. at St.
Columbkille’s Cathedral in Pembroke. This celebration is a sign of the unity and
communion of the priests with their Bishop. During this Mass, the oils used
in the celebration of the Sacraments are blessed by Bishop Mulhall.
Easter Triduum:
HOLY THURSDAY
THURSDAY: MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER – 7:00 p.m.
GOOD FRIDAY
FRIDAY: CHILDREN’S WAY OF THE CROSS – 11:00 a.m.
CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S PASSION – 3:00 p.m.
SATURDAY: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – CONFESSIONS
SATURDAY EASTER VIGIL VIGIL: - 8:00 p.m. Blessing of Easter Fire and Water, Liturgy of the Word
and Eucharist. Social gathering in main foyer after the Vigil. Please plan to stay and celebrate the
Resurrection!!
EASTER SUNDAY MORNING
SUNDAY MORNING: - 10:30 a.m. Parish Mass celebrating the Resurrection of the Lord.
LET US JOURNEY THROUGH THE TRIDUUM AS THE PEOPLE OF GOD!

GOOD FRIDAY is a day of fast and abstinence from meat.

The Share Lent collection is taken up on Good Friday.
Please be generous as we share with those who struggle with
day to day needs to survive the human condition.

COMMUNION: As we celebrate the founding of our Eucharistic Celebration on

Holy Thursday we hear in a special way the words of Jesus
“Take this and eat”
“Take this and drink”
Having come through a season of anxiety over the H1N1 flu we will, at this
Mass, and continuing from there be offering everyone the opportunity to
celebrate Communion with Christ by receiving his Body and Blood.

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 1 0
We got off to a good start last weekend. Approximately 784 of the 2500 books were picked up.
Thank you very much for your support!! We will once again be distributing at the entrances of
the church on April 24th and 25th. In the meantime if you require tickets or have questions please
contact…..
~ Ken Harris 432-3961 Diane Dillon 432-3443 Richard Laxton 432-3861 ~
 LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies
MON Mar. 29 12:10 p.m. THE WAY OF THE CROSS
7:00 p.m. Leonard Lemenchick – Alban & Joan Roach
TUE Mar. 30 9:30 a.m. Deceased Members of the Leppart Family – Lore & Don Coyne
7:00 p.m. CHRISM MASS IN PEMBROKE
WED Mar. 31 4:15 p.m. Joan Grys – Sandra & Larry McGregor
THU Apr. 1 10:30 a.m. Bonnechere Manor: HOLY WEEK LITURGY & COMMUNION
7:00 p.m. MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER: Andrew Donohue – Rob & Michelle McAdam
FRI Apr. 2 11:00 a.m. CHILDREN’S WAY OF THE CROSS
3:00 p.m. CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S PASSION
SAT Apr. 3 2-3 p.m. CONFESSIONS
8:00 p.m. EASTER VIGIL
SUN Apr. 4 10:30 a.m. Brian Mayotte – Jody & Linda & Family
Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

LITURGICAL ROLES MY F.M.: has invited us to SUNDAY OFFERING:

March 21st:
TRIDUUM & EASTER SUNDAY share an Easter message
$3,571.45
which will be aired during $3072.00 (196 envelopes)
AS ASSIGNED
Holy Week. + $338.45 (Loose)
+ $161.00 (9 EFT postings)

RELIGIOUS ARTICLES SALE: April 10th/11th. Religious articles will be available for
purchase at the back of the church, before and after both Masses. This would be a
great opportunity to purchase gift for 1st Communion & Confirmation

The St. Francis Xavier C.W.L. News: THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.:

*Wed. Bereavement Grp. 7:30 p.m.
♦ RUMMAGE SALE: Don’t throw it out!!! S.F.X. C.W.L. will be (Rectory Mtg. Rm. #1)
holding a rummage sale on Saturday, May 29th in the parish hall *Sun. Confirmation Prep. 9:00 a.m.
and all donations will be kindly accepted. More info to follow (Large Hall)
regarding drop off dates.
“PILGRIMAGE TO PERU” - a third pilgrimage trip to Peru is being planned for Nov. 15th –
Nov. 27th, 2010 as a continuing commitment of our partnership with the people of Peru.
Details are set out in a brochure which is available in the church and at the parish office.
Deadline for applications is April 30, 2010.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: to all couples of the Parish who celebrate a Wedding Anniversary
during March. We remember you and your intentions at the 10:30 a.m. Mass this weekend.
May God Bless You All. Among those who celebrate are:
* Ed & Gail Boose (52) * Murray & June Smaggus (48)

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY LITURGIES (Sunday, April 11) RENFREW & DISTRICT FOOD BANK
~ The Church of the Most Holy Name of Jesus, Pembroke –
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 2:00 p.m.; Thursday, April 8th at 7:00 p.m.
Reflections by Fr. Steve Ballard at 2:20 p.m.; Renfrew Town Hall Board Room
Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3:00 p.m. followed by This is an open meeting and
Benediction. All are most welcome.
the public is invited to attend.
~ St. James The Less Parish, Eganville –
with Mr. John Paul Meenan, Professor of Theology WORLD YOUTH DAYS 2011: Aug. 9 - 13 in
and Natural Science, Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Madrid, Spain. The Family Life & Youth
Ministry Office is organizing a diocesan
Academy; begins at 3:00 p.m.; Adoration of the group of 45 young adults age 18 to 35 to
Blessed Sacrament; Singing of the Chaplet of Divine attend this incredible event. An info
Mercy, Renewal of Baptismal Promises and Benedic- meeting will be held on Apr. 13th at 7 p.m.
tion; light refreshments to follow. All are welcome! a t O.L.F. Parish for those in the Renfrew
Zone. Contact Yvette Bourque 613-732-
7933 e xt. 208 or yvettebour-
[email protected].
Information and application forms may
be found at the church entrances.

NATIONAL CATHOLIC MISSION 2010 – “A GOD FOR ALL SEASONS”

Tomorrow night the National Catholic Mission 2010, “A God for All Season”, will be
broadcast on VISIONTV Monday, March 29th (Pt. 1) and Tuesday, March 30th (Pt. 2) at
9:00 p.m. and repeated at 11:00 p.m. It will feature Spiritan Father Pat Fitzpatrick and
Benedictine Sister Joan Chittister.