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 especially Bernard McNulty.
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 Fr. Ken OBrien, Garry Latendresse, Ed Boose and Joan Prince. May your struggle be consoled by Christs love.

CATHOLICISM SERIES: Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. we will watch the Catholicism series episode entitled "The Fire of His Love: Prayer and the Life of the Spirit". All are welcome and you need not have attended any of the previous sessions. The evening closes by 8:00 p.m. Come and join us!

MAIN ENTRANCE PLEASE BE CAREFUL

The current steps were installed in 2005. They are again in need of a total rebuilding! A review by the Property Committee has not been quick to
accept the current proposal of a new way of replacing the steps. They are interested in responding to current trends mandated for public buildings and replacing them entirely with a ramp system. Various options are being investigated. It is timely to share your input with Finance and Property Council members or parish staff.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH SUPPER

June 10th is the date to book now!!! Our Parish Supper has grown over the last few years as we have welcomed people from more areas of the region and our committed supporters enjoy our ongoing constant and well appreciated beef supper. Thank you to our co-0rdinators and our new people who are coming aboard to assist with the phoning. Everyone in the parish is invited to participate as a volunteer in some way and as a client to dine with us on June 10th. Let us experience a sense of belonging as we share in this great day of toil and fun.

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PARISH LOTTERY UPDATE: We had another good ticket distribution last weekend. Thank you to everyone who is helping us to reach our goal of selling all 2500 books. The draw is 7 weeks away and to date only 1335 books have been distributed. If you have not picked up tickets yet to buy or sell please do so as this is a major fundraiser for our Parish. For info or tickets please call one of the Lottery Committee members. Tickets are also available at the Parish office during office hours.

~Ken Harris 432-3961 Diane Dillon 432-3443~

BAPTISMS: We welcome to the Christian Community the child baptized at St. Francis Xavier on Easter Sunday. As the Parents and Sponsors made a commitment to share with this child our Catholic faith, we as a faith community offer our on-going support to: * ANDREW JASON YANTHA, son of Michael & Chantelle SUNDAY OFFERING: Apr. 15th:
$4,077.50 EASTER $4,364.00 Thank you for your generosity. LENTEN MISSION & DEVELOPMENT $10,815.80 (to date) May God bless you for your generosity in responding to the needs of our brothers and sisters. If you missed the collection, you can still drop your contribution into the collection basket over the next few weeks.

LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN Apr. 23 6:30 p.m. Apr. 24 9:30 a.m. Apr. 25 4:15 p.m. Apr. 26 10:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. Apr. 27 8:00 a.m. Apr. 28 5:00 p.m. Apr. 29 10:30 a.m. Anna McArthur - The Family Lynda Mahusky - Linda & Dave Hull Marlene Windle - Elaine Turner BONNECHERE MANOR: Marie Hanrahan - The Estate Our Lady of Good Counsel - St. Francis Xavier C.W.L. Dan ScullyWilliam McNulty Joe Boriel - Sr. Sheila Whelan Peter & Annie Lorbetskie - Mary Visutskie & Family Intentions of the Parishioners Father Holly

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LITURGICAL ROLES

April 29, 2012

THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.: *Mon. Lenten Series Fr. Holly (Lg. Hall) 7:00 p.m.

SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m. MINISTERS OF THE WORD S. McCanna; J. Dowdall MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY A. & W. Wren; E. Yantha; D. Ballard MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST L. Kingsbury; T. Lemenchick; L. Gallagher; C. Sulpher SERVERS K. & C. & K. Dowdall; L. Zohr CANTOR J.Mathieu SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m. MINISTERS OF THE WORD T. Wall; B. Vincent MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY A. Agnew; L. Sammon; T. & P. Rousselle EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS D. Yantha; D. Yemen; M. Charbonneau; M. Campbell; D. Letts SERVERS N. Lesk; S. Rowat; E. Saumure; S. Lafont CANTOR J. Mathieu

Please Note: the Bereavement Group is cancelled until Monday, April 30th.

The St. Francis Xavier CWL News:

DONT THROW IT OUT!!!!! ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE: at S.F.X. this year will be held on Friday, May 4 th , 26 p.m. and Saturday, May 5 th , 8a.m. to 12 noon. Proceeds to charity. Drop off times are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 3rd & May 4th. On Thursday please go to the large hall for drop offs and on Friday to the from small hall. For info contact Gladys Curry 613-432-3864. COMMUNITY DANCE: at St. Josephs Catholic High School on Saturday, April 21st from 7 11 p.m. Children and families are most welcome. Tickets are $5 each (children under 14 are free) and can be purchased early at the school office or at the door. Prizes will be drawn from the early ticket sales. There will also be door prizes, a 50/50 draw and jewelry sold at the dance. Family friendly DJ. All proceeds to purchase medical supplies and friendship kits for our mission in the Dominican Republic.
NET RETREAT: hosted by The Family Life and Youth Ministry Office. Grades 8-12; Friday, April 27th from 6:00 10:00 p.m. at St. Columbkille Cathedral, Pembroke.

HIKE FOR HOSPICE

Hospice Renfrew will once again be hosting Hike for Hospice, a major fundraising event for our local Hospice. Hike will take place on Sunday, May 6 at 1:00 p.m. starting at the Renfrew Presbyterian Church. This year the theme is It Takes a Team and we encourage community groups, service clubs and churches to join together as a team and support this very worthy cause! This is a great family activity that only takes about an hour and involves fresh air and exercise.we even welcome the family dog! All funds raised go directly to the Hospice and allow end-of-life care to be offered to families completely free of charge. So round up your friends and family and join us for a great cause. Light refreshments will be served! Pledge sheets at church entrances and online at www.hikeforhospicerenfrew.ca.
NET RETREAT: The Family Life and Youth Ministry Office is hosting a NET retreat for youth of Grades 8-12 on Friday, April 27 th from 610 p.m. at St. Columbkille Cathedral. The event is free. Refreshments

ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST PARISH, CAMPBELLS BAY: Parish Supper on Sunday, April 29 th from 3:306:30 p.m. Sponsored by their C.W.L. Pork Roast. All Welcome! HEALING MASS: At St. John Chyrsostom Church, Arnprior on May 22 nd at 7 p.m. Prayer Teams * Refreshments *
WRESTLING WITH AN ANGEL - A GUIDED SILENT
RETREAT ON PRAYER with Fr. Patrick McNulty of Madonna House Apostolate. Sponsored by Fr. John Burchat P.P. and St. John Chrysostom Parish in Arnprior. Jacob wrestling with the angel

SUMMER YOUTH CONFERENCE: Journey to the Father Youth Conference will be held in Cornwall from July 13 - 15 for youth entering Grade 8-12 in the fall. Cost is $175. Deadline for registration is May 30. For forms and information contact Yvette Bourque at yvettebourque@pembrokediocese.com or 613-732-7933 ext. 208.
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST, CAMPBELLS BAY Sunday April 22nd at 3:00 p.m. MASS WITH ANOINTING OF THE SICK guest preacher Fr. Mark Slatter, with visiting deacons and priests.

(Genesis 32:22-31) has always been one of the images of the struggle of a life of prayer. You are invited to a weekend of encounter and engagement with this mysterious God whose angel brings both a struggle and a blessing. Location:
Galillee Centre, Arnprior. Dates/Times: Friday, May 11, 6:00 p.m. to Sunday, May 13, 2:00 p.m. Cost for Weekend: from $190$200 depending on single/ double occupancy. (Light snacks Friday evening and throughout the weekend; Breakfast/Lunch/ Dinner Saturday and Breakfast/Lunch on Sunday provided.) Handicap accessibility. For info or to register contact St. John Chrysostom Parish Office at 613-623-2282 or Sharron Doherty at 613-623-6590 or email shdoherty@sympatico.ca

RENFREW FOOD BANK: The Food Bank suggests a food item of the month request for donations (all food obviously welcome). They suggest: APPLE JUICE FOR APRIL.