2012/2013 SUNDAY MISSALS : are available. Price: $4.

Please write your name on the inside cover so that if left in the church it is easier to return to you . READERS OF THE WORD WORKBOOK: Advent begins on December 2nd this year. We have a new resource for Readers of the Word. It is a workbook containing the weekly Sunday readings with commentaries and suggestions for proclaiming Gods Word. This book will be left in the sacristy. I would suggest that readers come 10 minutes early to use this valuable resource.
NOVEMBER IS THE MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULS wherein way for our Deceased. The Book of Remembrance with the our parish over the last year is in the church. We invite whom you wish to remember and whom you would like prayer we pray in a particular names of deceased in you to inscribe those for during this month.

The St. Francis Xavier CWL News:

Tea & Talent Sale: Once again the people of St. Francis Xavier Parish have let your light shine through! We are most grateful for your generous support of our Tea & Talent Sale. This event enables the CWL to carry out our charitable works. THANK YOU. The T&T Committee ADVENT DAY OF REFLECTION: Tuesday, December 11 th at Stillpoint House, Springtown. Dinner at 5:00 p.m. Registration is limited to 15 attendees. To register contact Carol Sulpher at 613- 432-5060

THE CATHOLIC REGISTER: which we will be receiving on a weekly

basis, may be found at the church entrances. Suggested offering: $1

2012 SUNDAY CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES: Will soon be available. Please

contact the office if you do not currently have envelopes and would like some. You may wish to consider opting for the Automatic Debit Service we now offer. As a costcutting practice, those enrolled in the Automatic Debit will not be issued envelopes.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: have religious Keep Christ in Christmas cards for sale. Please call Brian at 432-0887 or Don at 433-9298. ST. JOSEPH'S HIGH SCHOOL COFFEE HOUSE * Thurs., Nov. 22nd at St. Joseph's High School * Coffee and snacks at 6:30. * Entertainment begins at 7:00 p.m. * $5 entry fee gets you a bottomless cup of tea or coffee, some light snacks, and two hours of great entertainment from the students and staff of St. Joseph's.

RENFREW FOOD BANK: Financial donations may be mailed to: 115 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Renfrew, ON K7V 2R5 The Food Bank is suggesting an item of the month (all donations welcome). Suggestion: November - No donation is too small to get ready for Christmas
COMMUNITY OUTREACH DINNER: Sunday, November 18th @ 4:30 p.m. at Trinity St. Andrews United Church. All welcome. WORDS TO PONDER This is the true joy in lifebeing used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; being thoroughly worn out before you are thrown on the scrap heap; being a force of nature instead of a feverish selfish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy. ~ George Bernard Shaw
*Mon., Nov. 19 *Tues., Nov. 20 *Wed., Nov. 21 UPCOMING EVENTS AT S.F.X. Bereavement Group Meeting Rm. #1 P.P.C. Meeting Rm. #2 S.F.X. Cemetery Board Meeting Rm. #2 7:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

WEEKEND PARISH MISSION AT OUR LADY OF FATIMA CHURCH, RENFREW Monsignor Joseph Diermier of the Diocese of LaCrosse, Wisconsin November 23-25.
Friday, November 23 Saturday, November 24 Saturday, November 24 Sunday, November 25 Sunday, November 25 7:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Vespers with Mission Talk Morning Prayer with Mission Talk (followed by Confessions) Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of Christ the King Mass for the Solemnity of Christ the King Ves pers w it h M iss ion Talk and Benedic on of the Blessed Sacrament

BONNECHERE MANOR AUXILIARY CHRISTMAS CRAFT AND BAKE SALE: Thursday, November 29th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Bonnechere Manor Rotary Hall. Come join us and have a great shopping experience with the residents.
RENFREW SENIORS HOME SUPPORT: Christmas Luncheon for seniors. Join us for a hot turkey dinner on Thursday, December 13th - 12 noon at the Wing. Music by Barry Martin & Country Favourites. Tickets: $12 - please purchase before December 7th at Aikenheads Drug Store and the Home Support Office 613-432-7691.

LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
MON TUE WED THUR Nov. 19 Nov. 20 Nov. 21 Nov. 22 9:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. NO PARISH LITURGY Deceased Members of the Rekowski Family - The Estate Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Benish - Stan & Family Debbie Freemark - Bonnie Belanger BONNECHERE MANOR: Edward Windle - Danny & Carol Lynch Martin & Wilfred - Leona & Ken Barr Jerry & Rita & Ellard Enright - Elaine Turner Carmel Mask & Bernard Culhane - The Family Todd Bresee - Mom, Brothers & Sisters Alexander Visneskie - The Family Intentions of the Parishioners - Father Brennan LITURGICAL ROLES 34TH Sunday of Ordinary Time November 25th, 2012

SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH

Fr. Kerry Brennan, Pastor Deacon Don Smith sfxpastor@bellnet.ca 331 Plaunt Street, South; P.O. Box 396Renfrew, Ontario K7V 4A6 Tel: (613) 432-5825 Fax: (613) 432-6663
E 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.
SUNDAY EUCHARIST Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 10:30 a.m.
PARISH COUNCIL CHAIR Nancy Connors CEMETERY BOARD CHAIR Mike Coulas C.W.L. PRESIDENT Joan Lemay

FRI SAT SUN

Nov. 23 Nov. 24

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Saturday 4:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
FINANCE COUNCIL CHAIR Steve Dregas CEMETERY CONTACT Colleen Dicker 613-432-5825 x3 K OF C GRAND KNIGHT Dean Black

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Nov. 25 10:30 a.m.

SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m. MINISTERS OF THE WORD M. Maloney; J. Lemay MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY T. Boose; R. Elliott; T. Brazeau; B. Kusluski MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST R. & N. Connors; D. Dillon; L. Gallagher; T. Lemenchick SERVERS B. & M. ONeill CANTOR - J. Slight

SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m. MINISTERS OF THE WORD S. Lafont; T. Keller MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY D. & C. Varrin; A. Agnew; L. Sammon EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS M. Campbell; D. Yemen; D. Varrin; D. Lennox; M. L. Rowat SERVERS A. & D. Limlaw; A. Lennox; S. Rowat CANTOR J. Mathieu CHILDREN'S LITURGY - L. Vallique e

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PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: We pray for our loved ones who have died recently especially Donna Marie Riopelle. 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 Audrey Hawley, Sara ONeill, Fr. Ken OBrien, Garry Latendresse, John Albert, John Nadobny and Joan Prince.

RENFREW PARKS & RECREATION UPCOMING PROGRAMS: Talent Show: Friday, November 23 Register via Renfrew Rec. Facebook or at the Recreation Centre Kanata Wave PoolJoin us on a trip to the Kanata Wave pool and have some fun with friends on November 24 th sign up now at the recreation centre. Christmas ActivitiesSpend the day making Christmas cards, craft and playing games. All ages welcome. Saturday, Dec. 1 st sign up today.

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SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE: Copies of the statement issued by the Renfrew County Catholic District School Board in response to remarks regarding the sanctity of human life recently made by the Minister of Education may be found at the church entrances.
CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGN CHINCHA ALTA, PERU: In a letter received from Sister Pauline Coulterman of the Sisters of St. Joseph, she invites anyone interested to be part of her Christmas Campaign in aid of their Peruvian Mission. Copies of the participation forms are at the church entrances.

ANNUAL SPRING 2013 PILGRIMAGE TO MEDUGORJE: Accompanied by Father Grant NevilleMay 13 to May 22, 2013. Price: $2,290.00. For additional info contact Patricia Duggan 613-756-2655; email: dugganpatricia@aol.com.

SUNDAY OFFERING: November 11, 2012 $3,509.25

Thank you for your continued and generous support.