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: sfx.parish@on.aibn.com

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 especially Frances Hanniman, Fran Hogue, Yvonne Fleury and Joseph Power.
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 Sheila Gallagher, Ed Boose, Fr. Bill Kenney and Joan Prince. May your struggle be consoled by Christs love.

e have had some challenge of late in our nature of being a people of celebration at our Masses. The changes in the new wording at Mass began the journey. The speed at which you picked up on the changes is commendable. Then came a Mass setting for singing the responses and the Gloria which has proven to be overly challenging. Now we have a new challenge. Elizabeth Spour, our regular organist, is having some serious medical treatments. This makes it too taxing for her to be here regularly. We are grateful to Rachelle ONeill who is willing to assist for the time being. Somewhere in all of this are you people who are no doubt wondering where is it all going? The parishioners of St. Francis have developed a rich history and tradition of singing at Mass. Recently, however, with all thats going on, we are losing momentum. That is to be understood. Members of the Resurrection Choir are now trying to assist us in reclaiming our voices and we are trying a new Mass setting! I thank the volunteers for their every effort. Soon we will begin Lent. Our hymns and traditions will remind us of who we are. I trust that we can use this discipline to recapture our commitment to good Liturgical celebrations of the Mass.

LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS

CATHOLICISM - 2012 Lenten Series On Mondays during the season of Lent, Father Holly will be facilitating a series entitled Catholicism: The Journey of A Lifetime. The series is based on a highly acclaimed video series that presents through cinematography the beauty of the Catholic faith as illustrated by the spiritual and artistic treasures of our faith. This series has been filmed in more than 50 locations and 15 countries, revealing the global culture of the Church. It is hoped that if you are a life-long Catholic, someone who has been away from the practice of the faith, or even a non-Catholic spouse, that all will feel welcome to be a part of this series! We will actually begin a few days before Lent, starting on Monday, February 20th. The first topic will be "Amazed and Afraid: The Revelation of God Become Man". In order to accommodate the session for these Mondays we will have Mass at 6:30 p.m. in the Church, followed by the session beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the hall. If you would like to preview this series, please visit www.catholicismseries.com. If you have any questions please speak with Father Holly or email him at parochialvicar@gmail.com 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 jasondedo@pembrokediocese.com Thursday, February 23 Thursday, March 1 Wednesday, March 7 Wednesday, March 14 Tuesday, March 20 Tuesday March 27 St. John Chrysostom Parish Meeting Room #1, Arnprior St. James the Less Parish Hall, Eganville St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall, Renfrew (Small Hall) Sacred Heart Mission Hall, Cobden Most Precious Blood Parish Annex, Calabogie St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall, Renfrew (Small Hall)

INVITATION - COME AND PRAY WITH US TO OBTAIN VOCATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD AND RELIGIOUS LIFE

The Sisters of the Visitation invite you to join them in praying the Rosary (bilingual) each Sunday from 2:30 to 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Sisters of Saint Joseph at their Mother House, 1127 Pembroke St. West. Beginning February 26 th 1 st Sunday of Lent

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MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. 7:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 4:15 p.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. Feb. 17 8:00 a.m. Feb. 18 5:00 p.m. 19 10:30 a.m. 13 14 15 16 Joseph Power Marguerite Power Jim McAdam Angela & Family Donnie Darragh Don & Nancy Smith BONNECHERE MANOR: Tom McMahon Ray & Marian Bradley Matthew Schraeder Ed & Mary McCann SUNDAY Lynda Mahusky Mona Mahusky OFFERING: Pat Preen Mary Drake February 5th: Intentions of the Parishioners Father Proulx $5,083.22 Chris Warren Mom & Dad

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Rita Mahusky Lawrence Mahusky

LITURGICAL ROLES
7 SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m. MINISTERS OF THE WORD J. Lemay; M. Mahusky MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY R. Elliott; A. Hoare; T. Lemenchick; J. Lynch MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST G. Osborne; S. Harper; D. Mooney; D. Mantil; L. Neville SERVERS K. & C. & K. Dowdall; L. Zohr CANTORS K. Slight
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19th, 2012

SUNDAY MORNING MASS 10:30 a.m. MINISTERS OF THE WORD M. Richards; J. Rowat MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY T. & P. Rousselle; L. & S. Hall EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS J. & K. OConnor; B. & D. OConnor; A. M. Millar SERVERS S. & J. McNulty; S. Rowat; E. Saumure CANTOR L. Mahusky

ALTAR LINENS: New schedules for those involved in this ministry will be ready next weekend.

THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.: *Mon. Bereavement Grp. (Small Hall) *Tues. F&P (Rectory Mtg. Rm. #2)

7:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

The St. Francis Xavier CWL News:

CWL GENERAL MEETING: Tues, Feb. 14th at 7 pm, large hall. We invite all members to join us. In our Spiritual Program we will explore what it means to consciously be in the presence of God within, and to find God in all who surround us. Members encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Bank. CWL MEMBERSHIPS: The CWL welcomes New and Renewed Members. Envelopes available at Church entrances.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CEMETERY:

under the direction of the board of directors has hired Colleen Dicker to care for office administration. Colleens hours are flexible and she may be reached through her office at S.F.X. Parish by calling 613-432-5825 ext. 3 to set up an appointment.

O.L.F. HOLY NAME CARD PARTIES: starting Sunday, February 12th at 7 p.m. in O.L.F. Parish Hall. Then on Feb. 26th, Mar. 11th & 25th. Euchre & 500. Admission: $3; 50/50; light lunch.
RENFREW SENIORS HOME SUPPORT: Dessert with Mary Cook, Feb. 17 at 1:30 p.m. Presbyterian Church Kirk Hall. Tickets: $10, purchase before Mon., Feb. 13 at Aikenheads Drug Store & Home Support office 613-432-7691.

S.F.X. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY t has been 1 yr. since the S.F.X. Prayer Shawl Ministry has been up and running. In that year, 30 shawls have been blessed, then delivered by our crafters to our parishioners. I am so proud of these knitters (were a small group), who have donated their many hours and talents to this beautiful ministry, always so willing to start another shawl when they have just finished one. As a parish, we are very blessed to have such prayerfilled, eager women in this ministry. Thank you, from all of us in the parish, for the work you do. It is now time for our annual appeal for donations to replenish our supply of yarns. If you can help us out, please put it in an envelope in the collection basket, marked Prayer Shawl Ministry. Your generous hearts are included in my daily prayers. Sincerest thanks to you all. Blessed Be Nancy Smith on behalf of the knitters and crafters of S.F.X. Prayer Shawl Ministry

LIMA-PEMBROKE PARTNERSHIP: To all of you who have participated in our Diocesan fall fundraising campaign, thank you for your generosity. To all of you who may still want to donate, it is never too late as our efforts to raise funds continue all year long. Please see the POSTER at the church entrance for your donation form.
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RENFREW FOOD BANK: use of the Food Bank is up 30% over last year. 300 people, including 100 children, receive food each month. The Food Bank is run by 30-35 volunteers, plus 11 active board members. In 2011, about $15 $20K was spent on food; mostly expensive items such as peanut butter, cereal, canned fruit, soup and crackers. The Food Bank is suggesting a food item of the month request for donations (all food obviously welcome). They suggest: CANNED FRUIT FOR FEBRUARY.

Renfrew County Catholic School Councils present Dr. Gordon Neufeld

Anxiety and Our Children Wednesday, February 15th @ 7 p.m. - St. Josephs High School
The School Councils from St. Thomas the Apostle and St. Josephs High School, and the Renfrew County Student Support Leadership Project invite you to listen to Dr. Neufeld, author of Hold On to Your Kids. He is known for making sense of anxiety in our children and youth".