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.”

4TH SUNDAY OF EASTER

APRIL 25, 2010
PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: We pray for our loved ones who have died recently
especially Lorna Kyer and Emmett Burnett.
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“.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS

T oday, Good Shepherd Sunday, is a special day for everyone in our

parish. We celebrate World Day of Prayer for Vocations. We ask
that we may be filled with joy and the Holy Spirit as we carry on the
mission of Jesus, our Good Shepherd.
As we celebrate this feast we pray for fidelity to our vocation. The Church invites
us to honour the vocation of all Christians given at baptism. May we who have
dedicated our lives to God through the vocation of priesthood, deaconate, consecrated
life, single and married life remain faithful to our commitments. May our youth,
striving to discern their life vocation, listen to God’s call and be encouraged to
respond generously.

S T. F R A N C I S XAV I E R PA R I S H S U P P E R
S U N D AY, J U N E 1 3 , 2 0 1 0
Our parish is so fortunate to have such wonderful people who help out with their time and
baking talents so that we may continue to make our parish supper a great community event.
Next weekend the food donation and volunteer sheets will be attached to the SFX bulletin.
Please fill in these sheets and return them to the Parish by Sunday, May 16th. The more
sheets that the convenors receive, the less phone calls they will have to make! Thank
you in advance.

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 … .
got off to a great start last month. Thank you for your support. We are once again distributing
tickets at the entrances of the church THIS WEEKEND. If you haven’t picked up your tickets yet,
please take this opportunity to do so. Your help is very much appreciated and gets us closer to
our goal of a sell out! If you have any questions please contact…..
~ Ken Harris 432-3961 Diane Dillon 432-3443 Richard Laxton 432-3861 ~

CATHOLIC EDUCATION: “REJOICING IN HOPE”

C atholic Education Week will be celebrated from May 2 to May 7. This year’s
theme, “Catholic Education: Rejoicing in Hope”, comes from St. Paul’s letter to
the Philippians where he writes, “Rejoice in the Lord always… and the God of Peace
will be with you.” (Phil 4:4,9) During this week, schools will be celebrating the gift of
Catholic Education with special prayers and presentations. We ask that the Parish
continue to pray for our Catholic schools, that they may be marked by God’s hope and
joy. Contact your local school for more details.
 LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies
MON Apr. 26 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Good Counsel – St. Francis Xavier C.W.L.
TUE Apr. 27 9:30 a.m. Martha Blimkie – Rose Marie Regan
WED Apr. 28 4:15 p.m. Genevieve Stashick – Don & Lois Hunt
THU Apr. 29 10:30 a.m. Bonnechere Manor: Fran Windle – Bev & Allan Guest
12:10 p.m. Veronica & Vincent O’Neil – Sue & Garry O’Neil
FRI Apr. 30 8:00 a.m. John McIntyre & Deceased Parents – Mom & Dad & Family
SAT May 1 5:00 p.m. Intentions of Josephine Plazek – Her Family
SUN May 2 10:30 a.m. Alex Pierunek – Theresa & Family
Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx
LITURGICAL ROLES
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5 Sunday of Easter May 1st/2nd, 2010
SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – J. Freemark; T. Skelhorn
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – D. & C. Varrin & Famly
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – G. Harper; K. & V. Windle; G. Curry; B. Brown
SERVERS – A. Freemark; K. & C. Dowdall; T. Sul
SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m. SUNDAY OFFERING: April 18th:
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – S.T.A. Student; A. Lafont $3,992.00
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – S.T.A. Students $3,486.00 (226 envelopes) + $345.00 (Loose)
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – S. O’Neil; M. Charbonneau; + $161.00 (9 EFT postings)
A. & R. A. Dicker; A. M. Millar
SERVERS – K. Mulvihill; S. Perry; S. Rowat; S. Daynes SHARE LENT : $9,793.10
May God bless you abundantly for your
THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.: generosity in responding to the needs of
*Wed. Bereavement Grp. 7:30 p.m. our brothers and sisters.
(Rectory Mtg. Rm. #1)

The St. Francis Xavier C.W.L. News: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: to all

♦ OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL: All SFX CWL couples of the Parish who cele-
members are invited to join us on April 26th for Our Lady brated a Wedding Anniversary
of Good Counsel Mass at 7 p.m. Following the Mass we during April. We remember
will gather in the large hall for a social tea and you and your intentions at the
presentation of membership pins. 10:30 a.m. Mass this weekend.
May God Bless You All. Among
♦ RUMMAGE SALE: Don’t throw it out!!! St. Francis those who celebrated are:
Xavier C.W.L. is holding a rummage sale on Saturday,
May 29th in the parish hall and all donations will be kindly * George & Mary Rand (65)
accepted. More info to follow regarding drop off dates. * Brian & Shirley Proulx (28)

RENFREW & DISTRICT FOOD BANK: invites you to a Volunteer Appreciation Evening, Thursday,
April 29 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Trinity St. Andrew‘s Church Chapel, Renfrew. See posters for info.
“DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO PERU” - Deadline for applications for the 3rd pilgrimage trip
to Peru is April 30, 2010. Details are set out in a brochure which is available in the church
and at the parish office.
ST. GABRIEL CHURCH, SPRINGTOWN: Anyone interested in the future of St. Gabriel church in Springtown, a
building of great heritage value, is invited to a public meeting to discuss a management strategy. The meeting
will be held at the Most Precious Blood Parish Hall in Calabogie at 7 p.m. on April 28th. For more info contact
Bruce Pappin at 613-
613-635-
635-3353.
BRAESIDE UNITED CHURCH: presents “A Taste of Texas” - Dinner, Entertainment and Dancing. Friday, April 30th
at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Hall, Braeside from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. An evening filled with delicious food,
fun and entertainment.
HIKE FOR HOSPICE: Sunday, May 2nd: How can you help?? ◊ Participate in the hike ◊
Volunteer ◊ Coordinate a workplace team or group ◊ Help raise pledges & encourage participation ◊ Show
your support ◊ Registration at 1:00 p.m. at the Renfrew Presbyterain Church; Kick Off at 2:00 p.m. ◊ Pledge
sheets available the Royal Bank or a www.myfmradio.ca or www.hospicerenfrew.ca
VALLEY HARMONIZERS BARBERSHOP CHORUS in association with the Presbyterian Ladies Aid
present their 7th ANNUAL BARBERSHOP CABARET on Saturday, May 15 @ 7 p.m. in the Renfrew Pres-
byterian Church Kirk Hall. Tickets: $12.50 (Advance Sales Only). Available from any Chorus member
or at the Renfrew Presbyterian Church. See posters
PILGRIMS’ JOURNEY TO ST. JOSEPH’S ORATORY: Canadian Martyrs’ Parish, Combermere, is organ-
izing a pilgrimage to St. Joseph’s Oratory in Montreal on Oct. 16-18, to celebrate the canoniza-
tion of its founder, Brother André Bessette. Canonization takes place in Rome on October 17 th .
For info and booking, call Jerome Andercheck at 613-756-3589.