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 Lawrence Adamchick.
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 Ed Boose and Joan Prince. May your struggle be consoled by Christs love.

CATHOLICISM - 2012 Lenten Series

On Monday evening we will explore the topic of "Mary the Mother of God". If you or anyone you know has questions about The Blessed Mother and her role in salvation history and the Church, then feel free to join us on Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the large hall. Even if you have not been to any of the previous sessions, please feel welcome to join in the evening. Sessions conclude by 8:00 p.m.

LENTEN RETREAT DAY

We hope that you will plan to join us for an inspiring retreat day on the theme of Walking through the Paschal Mystery with Christ on Saturday, March 31, at St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall from 9:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Sister Rosemary OToole from The Upper Room Home of Prayer in Ottawa, will gather us around a ritual table and guide us through six reflective teachings on how each of our lives must pass through a cycle of suffering, death, resurrection and transformation into new life in the Spirit. There will be several contemplative pauses and spiritual direction will be available for those who wish. Lunch will be served. All are welcome. Free will offering. Please register with the Parish office (613-432-5825) no later than March 24, 2012. Sister Rosemary will have her CDs of this reflective teaching available for sale at a cost of $5.00 each. Consider making this a Lent-Easter gift for family or friends.

Sunday, March 11 -Third Sunday in Lent

What is the Catholic Near East Welfare Association?

One of the efforts that will benefit from our 2012 Diocesan Lenten Missionary and Development Collection is the Catholic Near East Welfare Association. For over 75 years, this papal agency for humanitarian and pastoral work has been a lifeline for those in need throughout the Middle East, Northeast Africa, India and Eastern Europe. CNEWA supports the pastoral mission of the Eastern Catholic Churches, provides humanitarian assistance to those in need without regard to nationality or creed, promotes Christian unity and interreligious understanding, and seeks to educate people in the West about the history, culture, and churches of the East. The work of CNEWA is based upon time, place and urgency of need. The work carried out involves a variety of needs, including clean-water programs, employment training, care of orphans, providing health care, educational scholarships and the support of training of priests. For more info visit www.cnewa.ca.

VALID CATHOLIC MARRIAGES AND ANNULMENTS: QUESTIONS AND MYTHS The Pembroke Diocesan Marriage Tribunal invites you to St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall on Tuesday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m. for a session with Father Ryan Holly that addresses what makes a valid Marriage in the Catholic Church as well as what the Annulment process is all about. Since this affects many Catholics, we ask you to please spread the word about this opportunity to having your questions answered. For more information please contact Father Holly at 613-432-5835 extension 1 or by email at parochialvicar@gmail.com.

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE DURING LENT

The Sacrament of Penance is available at 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays and 10:00 a.m. on Sundays. Additional opportunities will be provided in the Renfrew Pastoral Zone with visiting priests at the following times: Sunday, March 25 at 1:30 p.m. Mount St. Patrick Monday, March 26 at 7:00 p.m. Calabogie Tuesday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m.. Arnprior Tuesday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m. Eganville Wednesday, March 28 at 1:30 p.m. St. Francis Xavier, Renfrew Wednesday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. Douglas Thursday, March 29 at 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Fatima, Renfrew

LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
MON Mar. 12 12:10 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 13 9:30 a.m. 14 4:15 p.m. 15 10:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. 16 8:00 a.m. 17 5:00 p.m. 18 10:30 a.m. STATIONS OF THE CROSS Helen OConnell Ruth Elliott Evelyn Morglan Stanley Benish & Family Martin Munhall George Whalen BONNECHERE MANOR: Edna Bowes Traci & Fred Gaca Souls in Purgatory P. & J. Spilchen SUNDAY Frances Hanniman Alma Hanniman OFFERING: Arnie Kennelly Shirley & Family March 4th: Decd Breen & Agnew Family Anita Agnew & Family $5,268.31 Intentions of the Parishioners Father Holly

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LITURGICAL ROLES
4 SUNDAY OF LENT
SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m. MINISTERS OF THE WORD J. Dowdall; J. Freemark MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY R. Elliott; E. Yantha; D. Ballard MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST K. & V. Windle; D. Mantil; D. Mooney; L. Neville SERVERS K. & C. & K. Dowdall; L. Zohr CANTOR R. Laxton
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SUNDAY, MARCH 18th, 2012

SUNDAY MORNING MASS 10:30 a.m. MINISTERS OF THE WORD N. Saumure; T. Keller MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY T. & P. Rousselle; D. & C. Varrin EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS J. & K. OConnor; T. Fiebig; A. & R. A. Dicker SERVERS E. Saumure; S. Lafont; N. Wright; S. Brown CANTOR A. Hermans

THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.: *Mon. Lenten Series Fr. Holly (Lg. Hall) 7:00 p.m. *Tue. Finance & Property 7:00 p.m. (Mtg. Rm. #2) *Wed. Bereavement Group 7:30 p.m. (Small Hall)

THE WAY OF THE CROSS: the C.W.L. members facilitate this prayer time each Monday of Lent at 12:10 p.m. Please join us. We welcome all and will provide the booklets for your reflection on each of the fourteen stations.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: A thank you

The St. Francis Xavier CWL News:

2012 CWL MEMBERS ENVELOPES: may be picked up in the main church foyer. CWL GENERAL MEETING: Tuesday, March 13 at Quail Creek. Irish Music sing-a-long 7 8 p.m. Meeting to follow. Everyone welcome. Please bring a non-perishable item for the Food Bank. CWL BRUNCH: All women of the parish are invited to join the CWL for Brunch on Sunday, April 22 at 11:45 a.m. More details to follow. DONT THROW IT OUT!!!!! ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE: at S.F.X. this year will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2012. Please remember us when you are doing your spring housecleaning. Thanks!
RENFREW FOOD BANK: The Food Bank is suggesting a food item of the month request for donations (all food obviously welcome). They suggest: CANNED MEAT FOR MARCH. O.L.F. HOLY NAME CARD PARTIES: Sunday evenings; 7 p.m. O.L.F. Parish Hall on, March 11th & 25th. Euchre & 500. Admission: $3; 50/50; light lunch.

to those parishioners who generously made donations to the Prayer Shawl Ministry through the collection baskets over the last few weeks. Some, we have been able to thank personally, but others envelopes were anonymous. To each and every one of you, we extend our heartfelt thanks. Next weekend (Mar. 17th & 18th), we will have displays at both entrances to the church so you can see how your donations are at work. May Gods Peace, Love and Blessings, as well as our groups Thanksgivings continue to abound in our great parish. Blessed be.

IRISH STEW DINNER: Saturday, March 17 from 4:00 6:30 at Glasgow United Church. Freewill donation.

SPAGHETTI SUPPER: sponsored by Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School Council at O.L.F. Church on Thursday, March 22nd from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. TRIVIA NIGHT: Fri., Mar. 23rd @ 7 p.m. at St. James the Less Parish Hall, Eganville. To register by March 21st: Mick Daley 613-628-6995 or mickdaley@bellnet or Claire Stapley 613-628-1908 or c.k.stapley@sympatico. ca Register with team name. Combinations of 1 to 4, 5 or 6 players. Cost: $10/person. Prizes for winning team, 50/50 draw & Door Prize. Join us for an evening of fun and entertainment for a worthy cause. Light refreshments. Sponsored by CWL and Knights of Columbus.

CULTIVATING SEEDS OF FAITH ADULT FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM RENFREW ZONE Cultivating Seeds of Faith
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 Wednesday, March 14 Sacred Heart Mission Hall, Cobden Tuesday, March 20 Most Precious Blood Parish Annex, Calabogie Tuesday March 27 St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall, Renfrew (Small Hall)