SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH

Fr. Peter Proulx, Pastor Sr. Sheila Whelan GSIC 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.”

BAPTISM OF THE LORD

JANUARY 11TH, 2009
PRAYERS: We pray for our loved ones who have died, especially Todd Godin and
for all those who have asked for us to pray for them in times of grief and illness.

THE YEAR OF ST. PAUL

“A special year will be dedicated for the Bimillennium Celebrations of the Birth of the
Apostle Paul. This Pauline Year will run from June 28, 2008 to June 29, 2009” Pope Benedict XVI
We will celebrate this Pauline Year with a Parish Mission during Lent. It will be
facilitated by Father Rick Walsh – a member of the Paulist Community in Toronto.
Third Journey
This journey can be considered one of strengthening. Paul revisited the Churches he created in Anatoly and Greece,
together with Timothy and Titus. He sailed again to Tyre, Caesarea and Jerusalem, where he was arrested.
The Journey in Captivity
His voyage to Rome as a prisoner was not a missionary journey; nevertheless his activity as an evangelizer did not cease
to continue. (continued next week)

Parish Directory: This year and in an ongoing way, we will be seeking your co-
co-operation in our
effort to have a photo record of our
our parishioners. This will not be of any cost to you – there will be
no “sale of pictures”. We will however, provide several o opportunities
pportunities for you to have your picture
taken. Eventually, our parish data system will include these photographs. We respect your desire for
privacy and assure you that they are exclusively a way of identifying with the Parish Family.
Photographers will be available to take your picture this weekend after Masses and 1 hour
before Mass as well as after Mass the following 2 weekends.

RENFREW VICTORIA HOSPITAL: The Renfrew Ministerial recently held a joint meeting
with representatives of Renfrew Victoria Hospital staff. As well, we conclude that we are
fortunate to have such a committed staff and professional service to meet our health care
needs in Renfrew. The staff are very supportive of “our” desire to be there for “your spiritual
support” in a time of need. We would ask that you personally, or through family and/or friends
inform your pastor of your being in the hospital and/or seeking assistance in any way.

∆ PARISH SUPPER ∆: What a pleasure to inform you that we have everyone in place to co-ordinate
the annual Parish Supper. Thanks to our recent co-ordinators, the Connors and Shirley McCanna.
They are handing all over to Louise Neville and John Tracey who, with their support are so willing to
lead us forward. Thanks also to you – our always willing workers. At our upcoming planning meeting
we have a big question to address – “How do we deal with so many willing parishioners who want to
help – yet fewer and fewer people come out to the Parish Supper?” Thanks to those who have made
suggestions – we will be exploring them all at our meeting on January 26th. If you have any insights
please send them in.
INCOME TAX RECEIPTS: We thank you for your ongoing generosity to sustaining the ministries
and facilities here at St. Francis Xavier Parish. Any donations received or deposited after December 31st,
2008 will be credited to your 2009 income tax receipt. Income tax receipts for the year 2008 will be
ready some time during the next few weeks. To obtain a receipt, simply put a stamped, self-
addressed envelope in the collection basket and it will be mailed to you.

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY: January 19 – January 23

Services held at Trinity St. Andrew’s United Church: 12 NOON – 12:30 Reflection time
12:30 – 1:00 soup lunch provided (FREE WILL OFFERING). Please see posters.
 LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies

MON Jan.
12 7:00 p.m. Della Freemark – Jim & Linda Freemark
TUE Jan.
13 9:30 a.m. Hall Ave. Apts.: Frances Windle – Bernard Hanniman
WED Jan.
14 4:15 p.m. Mary Kluke – Guiseppe, Sheryl & Loraina
THU Jan.
15 10:30 a.m. Bonnechere Manor: Mr. & Mrs. Art Ross – Marie Windle
12:10 p.m. Thomas J. Murphy – Tom Culhane
FRI Jan. 16 8:00 a.m. Alice Lee – Bill & Susan Ringrose
SAT Jan. 17 5:00 p.m. Wilfred Fremont – Ken & Leona Barr
SUN Jan. 18 10:30 a.m. Mark, Murray, Randy & Dad McNulty – Gladys & Family
Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

LITURGICAL ROLES THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.:

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 17th/January 18th, 2009
SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – A. M. Slight; M. Maloney
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – M. & V. Proulx;
S. McCanna; M. Maloney;
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – G. Blanchette;
R. Elliott; D. Mooney; R. & N. Connors
SERVERS – A. & L. Freemark; A. & K. Hall
SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – L. Richards; J. Valliquette
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – S. Nickel; L. Warren
B. & E. Keon
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – K. & T. Mann;
A. & Y. Sklepowicz; D. Varrin
SERVERS – E. Humphrey; A. Kingsbury;
K. Mulvihill; S. McNulty
CHILDREN’S LITURGY: J. Freemark; L. Freemark
*Mon. Bereavement Group 7:30 p.m.
(Rectory Mtg. Rm. 1)
CHRISTMAS OFFERING: $8,351.31
NEW YEAR’S OFFERING: $2,661.05
SUNDAY OFFERING: $3,915.93 –
Total made up of
$ [235 postings] + $515 Automatic
Withdrawals [14 postings])
JUNIOR & SENIOR KINDERGARTEN
REGISTRATION: for the school year 2009-
2010 will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle
Catholic School the week of February 2nd to 6th
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please bring a Birth Cer-
tificate, Baptismal Certificate, Health Card,
and up-to-date proof of Immunization. Thank
you.

LITURGICAL MINISTERS: All schedules: Altar Servers/Lectors/Commentators/

Eucharistic Ministers and Hospitality Ministers finish January 25. Next schedule will run til
May 31st. If you have any changes to report, for example, addition and or change of e-mail
address; change of preferred Mass time, etc….please contact Anne Smith 646-2250 or
hydrobaysmith@aol.com before January 12, 2009. The ability to E-Mail the schedules is
a cost saving to the Parish as it saves supplies and copying cost. If you have an e-mail
address and have not already done so, please help us by sending it to Anne.
REMINDER: If you have not yet picked up your 2009 Sunday collection envelopes
would you do so as soon as possible.
COLUMBUS , Council 1916 Renfrew will hold their next General Meeting on Monday,
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS,
January 12, 2009, in the Knights of Columbus
Co lumbus Hall beginning with supper at 6 p.m. followed by
the business meeting at 7 p.m. All members are invited to attend.
KNIGHTS COLUMBUS, Council 1916 Renfrew will be conducting a Marian Hour of Prayer in honour
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS,
of Our Lady of Charity on Wednesday, January 14th 2009 at 7 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church. All
parishioners are invited to attend this evening of prayer to Our Lady.
C.W.L. MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN
CAMPAIGN:: The Catholic Women’s League of Canada is a national
organization rooted in Gospel values calling members to holiness through service to the people of God.
Our meetings are on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in S.F.X. hall. Please consider joining us. Come
to a meeting or two or three or more. Membership envelopes (in your parish envelope box – Dues:$15)
may be put in the collection basket.
SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL:
RENEWAL: for the Messenger of the Sacred Heart is now $15.00. Please
remit to Johanna Mathieu. Payments may be put in the collection basket in an envelope
clearly marked “Sacred Heart Messenger Renewal”; please include your name and phone number
with the renewal. New members are encouraged. For info contact Johanna at 432-7622.
RENFREW & DISTRICT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL: Kindergarten Discovery Days will be held every Monday from
8:45 a.m. – noon. Call 613-432-4340 to register your child for a Discovery Day experience.

CATHOLIC MARRIAGE PREPARATION 2009 (Renfrew Pastoral Area): will be

held on Sat., March 7 & Sun., March 8, 2009 at St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall.
Registration forms (must be returned by Feb. 15th) available from the church or parish office.