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SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER PARISHFr. Peter Proulx, Pastor Fr. Ryan Holly, Associate Pastor Deacon Don Smith

331 Plaunt Street, South; P.O. Box 396Renfrew, Ontario K7V 4A6

Tel: (613) 432-5825 Fax: (613) 432-6663E mail: sfx.parish@on.aibn.com Web Site: http://sfxrenfrew.wordpress.com/

St. Francis Xavier, a welcoming faith community lovingly sharing the gifts of God.

PP A L MA L M SS U N D A YU N D A Y O FO F T H ET H E PP A S S I O NA S S I O N O FO F T H ET H E LL O R DO R D

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,, 20122012 PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: We pray for our loved ones who have died especially

Mary Mask and Roland Duplessis.

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 Garry Latendresse, Ed Boose and Joan Prince.May your struggle be consoled by Christs love.

CATHOLICISM - 2012 Lenten Series

This week's Lenten series will feature the topic "Word Made Flesh, True Bread of Heaven:

The Mystery of the Liturgy and the Eucharist. . The session runs on Monday evening from

7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. in the large hall. All are welcome to join!

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH LOTTERY 2012

PARISH LOTTERY 2012 got off to a great start last weekend. Approximately 905 of the2500 books were picked up. Thank you very much for your support!! We will once again be

distributing tickets at the entrances to the Church on April 14 & 15. In the mean time if you

require tickets or have questions please contact.

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

GOOD FRIDAY is a day of fast and abstinence from meat.

The Diocesan Missionary and Development Collectionwill be taken up on Good Friday. Please be generous.

St. Francis Xavier Parish Holy Week Celebrations

THE MASS OF CHRISMTHE MASS OF CHRISMTHE MASS OF CHRISM Tuesday, April 3rd: 7:00 p.m. at the Cathedral in Pembroke. Thiscelebration is a sign of the unity and communion of the priests with their Bishop. During this

Mass, the oils used in the celebration of the Sacraments are blessed by Bishop Mulhall.

E a s t e r T r i d u u m :E a s t e r T r i d u u m :E a s t e r T r i d u u m :

HOLY THURSDAYHOLY THURSDAYHOLY THURSDAY: MASS OF THE LORDS SUPPER 7:00 p.m. Adoration until 9:00 p.m.

GOOD FRIDAYGOOD FRIDAYGOOD FRIDAY: CELEBRATION OF THE LORDS PASSION 3:00 p.m.

SATURDAYSATURDAYSATURDAY: CONFESSIONS: CONFESSIONS: CONFESSIONS 2:2:2:00 to 3:00 p.m.00 to 3:00 p.m.00 to 3:00 p.m.

SATURDAY EASTER VIGILSATURDAY EASTER VIGILSATURDAY EASTER VIGIL: - 8:00 p.m. Blessing of Easter Fire and Water, Liturgy of theWord and Eucharist. Social gathering in main foyer after the Vigil. Please plan to stay andcelebrate the Resurrection!!

EASTER SUNDAY MORNINGEASTER SUNDAY MORNINGEASTER SUNDAY MORNING: - 10:30 a.m. Parish Mass celebrating the Resurrection of the Lord.

LET US JOURNEY THROUGH THE TRIDUUM AS THE PEOPLE OF GOD!

Sunday, April 1 - Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord2012 Diocesan Missionary & Development Collection: Completion of the Our Lady of Mercy Church inNassrieh, Upper EgyptThis very poor community was successful in getting funding from their parishioners and internationalcharities, but still need vital support to complete it. For this last step, the church needs to acquire 120wooden pews, a wooden iconostasis and an altar as well as supplies for its total completion. The finalconstruction of the church will secure survival for this vulnerable small community.

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LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS

MON Apr. 2 12:10 p.m. STATIONS OF THE CROSS

6:30 p.m. Bill Spilchen P. & J. Spilchen

TUE Apr. 3 9:30 a.m. Georgina Jolicoeur Son, Lorrain Jolicoeur

7:00 p.m. CHRISM MASS IN PEMBROKE

WED Apr. 4 4:15 p.m. Roland Duplessis Bonnie Belanger

THUR Apr. 5 10:30 a.m. BONNECHERE MANOR: Verna Freemark Lila Prince

7:00 p.m. MASS OF THE LORDS SUPPER: Casimir Nickel Stephanie & Family

FRI Apr. 6 3:00 p.m. CELEBRATION OF THE LORDS PASSION

SAT Apr. 7 8:00 p.m. EASTER VIGIL

SUN Apr. 8 10:30 a.m. Margaret Proulx Yvonne Kohl

Intentions of the Parishioners Father Proulx

SUNDAY OFFERING:March 25th:$3,721.05

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

Please Note: the Bereavement Group is cancelled

until Monday, April 30th.

RENFREW & AREA SENIORS HOME SUPPORT: Easter

Luncheon on Thurs., April 12th, 2012 from 11:30 a.m.

1:00 p.m. at the Renfrew Wing. Entertainment by

Barry Martin & Country Favourites. Advance tickets:

$10. Please purchase by April 9th. Available at

Aikenheads Drug Store or Renfrew Seniors HomeSupport Office 432-7691.

The Scott Woods ShowThe Scott Woods ShowThe Scott Woods ShowThe Scott Woods Show FIDDLE LEGENDS: Sunday,FIDDLE LEGENDS: Sunday,FIDDLE LEGENDS: Sunday,FIDDLE LEGENDS: Sunday,AprilAprilAprilApril 22 at 2 p.m. at the Horton Community Centre.22 at 2 p.m. at the Horton Community Centre.22 at 2 p.m. at the Horton Community Centre.22 at 2 p.m. at the Horton Community Centre.A fun-filled two-hour variety show featuring oldtime fiddling, traditional country, step dancing &gospel music. Please see posters for more info.

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 provide the booklets for your reflection on

each of the fourteen stations.

The St. Francis Xavier CWL News: 2012 CWL MEMBERS ENVELOPES: may bepicked up in the main church foyer. CWL BRUNCH: All women of the parish areinvited to join the CWL for Brunch on Sunday, April22nd at 11:45 a.m. Cost: $10. Tickets on sale beforeand after Mass March 31, April 1 and April 8 or callJoan: 432-9161. See bulletin boards.

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 yourspring housecleaning.

Drop off times: May 3 & 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

THE NATIONAL CATHOLIC MISSION 2012, THREE TROUBLING QUESTIONS.

will be broadcast on VISIONTV on Monday, April 2nd (Pt. 1) and Tuesday, April 3rd at 6:00 p.m.

and repeated at 10:00 p.m. It will feature Father John Heagle, Sister Barbara Leonhard O.F.S.,

James McGill and Father Pat Fitzpatrick all of whom will deal with questions that trouble us all.

CHORAL CONCERT AT OUR LADY OF PERPETUALCHORAL CONCERT AT OUR LADY OF PERPETUALCHORAL CONCERT AT OUR LADY OF PERPETUALCHORAL CONCERT AT OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL

CHURCH, BRAESIDE: featuring the Arnprior CommunityCHURCH, BRAESIDE: featuring the Arnprior CommunityCHURCH, BRAESIDE: featuring the Arnprior CommunityCHURCH, BRAESIDE: featuring the Arnprior Community

Choir performing Sacred Music for thChoir performing Sacred Music for thChoir performing Sacred Music for thChoir performing Sacred Music for the Season one Season one Season one Season on

Palm Sunday, April 1Palm Sunday, April 1Palm Sunday, April 1Palm Sunday, April 1stststst at 7 p.m. Admission: $15at 7 p.m. Admission: $15at 7 p.m. Admission: $15at 7 p.m. Admission: $15

Proceeds to the Memorial Fund. Refreshments.Proceeds to the Memorial Fund. Refreshments.Proceeds to the Memorial Fund. Refreshments.Proceeds to the Memorial Fund. Refreshments.

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OLY WEEK LITURGICAL ROLES

HOLY THURSDAY - 7:00 p.m.MINISTERS OF THE WORD N. Saumure; M. MaloneyMINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY L. & G. Curry;T. Brazeau; B. Kusluski

MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST M. Campbell;D. Dillon; K. Harris; C. SulpherSERVERS V. Slight; E. Saumure

GOOD FRIDAY - 3:00 p.m.MINISTERS OF THE WORD Mary Richards; J. PerryMINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY B. & S. Holley;M. & V. ProulxMINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST N/ASERVERS V. Slight; S. Perry; K. & C. & K. Dowdall

EASTER VIGIL - 8:00 p.m.MINISTERS OF THE WORD A. M. Slight; C. WaltersMINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY A. & W. Wren;

T.B.A.MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST D. Mantil;J. & R. Brydges; T. LemenchickSERVERS N. Wright; V. Slight; K. & C. &K. DowdallSUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m.MINISTERS OF THE WORD J. Rowat; R. RussellMINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY L. Manwell; R. Zohr;B. & M. CharbonneauEUCHARISTIC MINISTERS D. & M. McIntyre;A. M. Millar; K. & T. MannSERVERS S. Rowat; E. Saumure; S. Lafont; B. & M. ONeill

NET RETREAT: The Family Life and Youth MinistryOffice is hosting a NET retreat for youth ofGrades 8-12 on Friday, April 27thfrom 6:00 10:00p.m. at St. Columbkille Cathedral, Pembroke. Theevent is free and refreshments will follow.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH SUPPER

Immediately following Easter we will beginplans for the Parish Supper. Each year wehave challenges in preparing for the day

but as the day unfolds we wonder what theworry was about. Thank you to all who giveso generously of time and talent.Currently, we need a volunteer to completethe roster of workers. This role is to co-ordinate the schedule of workers for the various shifts of the day. The food andthe hall preparations are looked after byother co-ordinators.