SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH

Fr. Peter Proulx, Pastor 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: sfx.parish@on.aibn.com Web Site: www.sfxrenfrew.blogspot.com
“St. Francis Xavier, a welcoming faith community lovingly sharing the gifts of God.”

8TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FEBRUARY 27TH 2011
PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: We pray for our loved ones who have died recently,
especially Peter Adamchick, Marie Windle and Margaret Lajoie.
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 especially Cecil Lewis, Marguerite McIntyre, Elva
Curry, Rev. Nil Guillmette and Joe Shubaly. May your struggle be consoled by Christ’s love“.

•HALL ROOF: The Finance and Property Committee is grateful to all who have donated so
far to our fund. To date, you have generoulsy donated $5,508.92. I wish to acknowledge
the students of St. Thomas the Apostle School who took up the challenge mentioned in
the recent parish bulletin. The donation made to us at the end of Mass last weekend was
from their Valentine’s Day celebration draw. The funds raised are being donated to the
parish roof.
The cost of this repair is expensive. The roof was installed in the mid-sixties as the restoration
of the building after the fire. The large hall roof was replaced a few years ago. Since the roof
was leaking and causing interior damage it was urgent to move on it. Waiting for the summer
was not an option due to our need to use the hall. The roof was not only repaired but, in
essence, rebuilt. The flashing is yet to be done but is included in the cost.
The roof on the rectory and garage are now the only ones left from the original
construction in the mid-sixties.
• BONNECHERE MANOR: “Hat’s off and thanks to our Manor volunteers”. You assist greatly
in extending our parish to the aged who have been so much a part of our church. A special
thanks to JEAN LYNCH. Recently, we celebrated her 30 plus years of ministry. As Jean
retires from her service we wish her God’s blessing for all that she gave.
•NEW PARISHIONERS: We always welcome new people to our parish. Your presence amongst us
affords us the richness of your talents and gifts to share with others. And so, please register with
the parish and let us know of your concerns, interests and past experience. Registration forms are
available at the office or after any celebration.
•MINISTRY REGISTRATION FORMS: We are very blessed to have so many to share in such a
variety of ministries here at St. Francis. It is time to review our screening program as mandated
by our Diocese. If you have not filled in a form, please pick one up in the sacristy or parish office.
A volunteer is needed to review our files on Parish Ministries. It should take but a few hours. If
you would be willing to assist with this project please inform the office.
HOSPITALITY MINISTERS: Your warm and receptive presence to people is primary to your role at
Mass. One of the tasks of your ministry is the presentation of the gifts at the Offertory. However,
presenting the gifts of bread and wine on behalf of the community and the gifts gathered at the
collection are necessary to facilitate the Liturgy. To keep a nice flow to the Mass, we encourage
you to focus on the timing of presenting the gifts and perhaps leaving the tidying up until after
the procession. We are, on occasion, waiting unnecessarily for your presentation.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM – RENFREW ZONE – “Cultivating Seeds of Faith”
An invitation is extended to all parishioners to attend the next adult faith formation session at the
following Parishes from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. No registration is necessary. Information pamphlets are
available from your parish office. 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
Thurs., March 10th St. John Chrysostom Parish, Arnprior (Mtg. Rm.#1 in basement of church)
Wed., March 16th St. Michael Parish Sacristy, Douglas
Tues. March 22nd St. James the Less Parish Hall, Eganville
Wed., March 30th St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall, Renfrew (Small Hall)
Tues., April 5th St. Patrick Church, Mount St. Patrick
Thurs. April 14th Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Hall, Braeside

Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies
MON Feb. 28 7:00 p.m.
TUE Mar. 1 9:30 a.m.
WED Mar. 2
THUR Mar. 3 10:30 a.m.
FRI Mar. 4 8:00 a.m.
12 Noon
SAT Mar. 5 5:00 p.m.
SUN Mar. 6 10:30 a.m.
LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Tom McMahon – Elva Curry & Family
Andrew Kelly – Freda & Family
NO PARISH LITURGY
BONNECHERE MANOR: LITURGY OF THE WORD & COMMUNION
NO PARISH LITURGY
Amelia Mackwood – Lois Agnel SUNDAY OFFERING:
HOLY HOUR February 20th:
Terry Mulvihill – Allan & Colleen James $3,469.65
Richard Kosowskie – Dorothy & Family
Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

LITURGICAL ROLES
th
9 Sunday in Ordinary Time March 5th, 2011
SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – A. M. Slight; V. Slight
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – T. Lemechick;
S. McCanna; D. McDonald; J. Mahusky
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – L. Kingsbury;
K. Harris; T. Lemenchick; D. Lennox; D. Mantil
SERVERS – C. Holley; R. Droppo
SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – S.T.A .Students; A. Lafont
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – STA Students
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – N. Smith; M. Campbell;
D. & M. McIntyre; D. Letts
SERVERS – B. Vincent; N. Lesk;
S. McNulty; S. Daynes

THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.: SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL: for the Messenger of the

*Mon. Bereavement Group 7:30 p.m.
(Small Hall)
*Tues. Finance & Property Cmte 7:00 p.m.
(Rectory Meeting Rm. #2)
The St. Francis Xavier CWL News:
♦ C.W.L. MEMBERSHIPS & NEWSLETTERS: delivery may be found on the table in the main
C.W.L. members may pick up their new
memberships and newsletters from the table
in the main foyer. Memerships are accepted WORLD DAY OF PRAYER – Fri, March 4, 2011 2 p.m.
all year, so it’s not too late to join or renew!!!
♦ S. F.X. C.W.L. 90TH ANNIVERSARY ♦
St. Francis Xavier C.W.L. is celebrating 90
years of service in the parish this year.
A special celebration is arranged to take
place at our closing dinner on June 15th,
2011. We are asking fellow parishioners to
submit any clippings, pictures or articles
pertaining to C.W.L. activities through the
years. If you can help, please contact
Angela McAdam (432-2495) or Susan
Ringrose (432-7405).
O.L.F. HOLY NAME CARD PARTIES: 7 p.m. in
O.L.F. Parish Hall on Feb. 27th, March 13th &
27th. Admission: $3; 50/50; light lunch served.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: to all couples of the
Parish who celebrated a Wedding Anniver-
sary during February. We remember you
and your intentions at the 10:30 a.m. Mass this
weekend. May God Bless You All. Among
those who celebrated are:
Tom & Verlie Wark (67)
Harry & Colleen Johnson (50)
Joseph & Sylvia St. Aubin (49)
Don & Janet Goulet (39)
Brian & Lee Ann Shepherd (34)
Michael & Jennifer Cuff (06)
Sacred Heart is $16.15. Please remit to Johanna Mathieu.
Payments may be put in the collection basket in an envelope
marked “Sacred Heart Messenger Renewal”; please include your
name and phone number. Cheques payable to: The Canadian
Messenger”. Info: Johanna at 432-7622.
NEW SCHEDULES: for Bonnechere Manor bulletin
entrance.
Members of all churches in Renfrew & Area are
invited to the SALVATION ARMY CHURCH to
celebrate the World Day of Prayer 2011. This year’s
service has been written by the women of Chile.
It is an opportunity to ecumenically share the
burdens of other people, and pray with them
and for them. Please join us!!
ST. PADDY’S DAY KICK OFF: Sunday, March 6;
1:00 – 7:00 p.m.; at the Renfrew Armouries
The Renfrew County Fiddlers & Friends
Friends
with Special Guests: The Ryan Brothers with Terri-
Terri-Lynn
Mahusky, The Countrymen, The Douglas Connection,
The Donohue and the Enright Children and Art Jamieson as
M.C. Limited Tickets Available: $15 each or 2 for $25
available at the door and until March
March 4 at Aikenhead’s,
Bonnechere Manor and Valley Heritage Radio. A fund-fund-
raising event for Bonnechere Manor Auditorium.
Come out, bring your dancing shoes and have a great time.
“The Spirituality of the Paschal Mystery”
A Day-retreat, relating our personal spiritual growth
to the liturgical seasons of the Church: Sat., March
12; 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. St. John Chrysostom Hall,
Arnprior. Presenter: Sister Rosemary O’Toole, csj.
And Upper Room spiritual directors. Register before
March 4 th: Sharon Doherty, 613-623-6590. Lunch.
Free will offering.