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.”

RD
33 SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
NOVEMBER 15TH 2009
PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: We pray for our loved ones who have died recently,
especially Tom McMahon.
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“.

} MASS SERVER PRACTICE: On Saturday, November 21st at 10:30 a.m. we

will have a teaching session for new Mass Servers. It is always nice to welcome
new servers.
If anyone would like to join us in this ministry, we welcome you and ask your parent to
please call the parish office.

SING NOEL: Come and join our Christmas choir. We will have our first practice
next Saturday, November 21st. Instrumentalists will meet at 2:00 p.m. and singers are
invited to come for 3:00 p.m. The same time slots will be held on November 28th,
December 5th, 12th and 19th. We look forward to seeing old and NEW members.

} BAPTISM PREPARATION: On Monday, November 23rd at 7:30 p.m. we will

host an evening for couples who are requesting to begin the process of the initiation
of their children into our Faith Community. All parents and hopefully, the sponsors
will be with us. Please note that anyone who wishes to be aware of our Church’s
teaching is invited to participate by being present in the church at this time.

} ON OUR WAY WITH JESUS: Children and parents are “on their way”. We met as a
group this week and were pleased to see the enthusiasm of the young people and your
support as parents. Let us keep these people in prayer as we journey with them this year.
“May each of you truly come to appreciate God’s love through forgiveness and Eucharist”
CHRISTMAS GIVING! This year St. F.X. is supporting two worthy charities during the
Christmas season. The first one – Chalice – is a Canadian-based Catholic programme providing
aid in 15 countries worldwide. Please browse the catalogue made available this weekend and
consider adding a Third World child or family to your Christmas gift list. Gifts can range
from a $5 “Most Needed” donation, a $10 Malaria net or $15 for Chicks and Ducklings all the way up
to $15,000 for Construction of a new school! It’s the act of giving- and not the amount – that is most
important. To help get the whole family involved, next week we will distribute special containers to
take home for collecting spare change. We encourage you to return your completed order forms and/
or tins to the church during the weeks leading up to Christmas. We also plan to set up a tree in the
front entrance, with a selection of appropriate ornaments – animals, health supplies, etc. Anyone who
brings in a donation may put an ornament on the tree. Let’s load that tree with ornaments as a shining
example of the generosity of our parishioners!
For those of you who like to shop, we are also collecting Shoeboxes for the Shepherds of Good Hope, for
distribution to the homeless. Both male and female boxes are needed. Suggested contents include: deodorant,
disposable razors, shaving cream, small bottles of shampoo, hand cream, or cologne, tooth paste and tooth
brushes, combs and hair brushes, barrettes or elastics, gloves, mitts, toques, socks or underwear. Boxes
should be unwrapped and secured with elastic, and can be dropped off at the church until December 13th. We
will also happily accept donations of money to purchase items in bulk for this project.
If you need more information on either of these endeavours, please feel free to call Jane Donnelly
(613-432-2241), Nancy Saumure (613-433-7309) or Yvonne Sklepowicz (613-432-6725).
 LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies
MON Nov. 16 7:00 p.m. William & Donald Leveck – Lucille Leveck
TUE Nov. 17 9:30 a.m. Hall Ave. Apts.: Margaret O’Brien – Julie & Jim O’Brien
WED Nov. 18 4:15 p.m. C. J. McNulty – Gladys & Family
THU Nov. 19 10:30 a.m. Bonnechere Manor: James Chapieski – Dorothy Roach
12:10 p.m. Gertrude Lepine – Jan & Roy Leitch
FRI Nov. 20 8:00 a.m. Arden Hay and Deceased Relatives – Bea & Family
SAT Nov. 21 5:00 p.m. M. P. & Catherine Kusluski & Dec’d Family Members – The Estate
SUN Nov. 22 10:30 a.m. Alexander Visneskie – The Family
Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx
LITURGICAL ROLES
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34 Sunday in Ordinary Time NOVEMBER 21st/NOVEMBER 22nd, 2009
SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – J. Cuff; J. Lemay SUNDAY OFFERING:
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – A. & W. Wren; E. Yantha; M. Gelineau November 8th:
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – T. Lemenchick; C. Sulpher $4,757.24
K. & V. Windle; B. Brown $4,596.24 (246 envelopes)
SERVERS – T.B.A. CANTOR: C. Slight + $161.00 (10 EFT postings)
SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m.
MINISTER S OF THE WORD – J. Perry; T. Keller
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – R. & L. Wojcik; N. & M. Stroud
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – N. & M. Stroud; D. & B. O’Connor; M. L. Rowat
SERVERS – T.B.A. CANTOR – J. Mathieu
THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.:
SUNDAY CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES: *Wed. Bereavement Group 7:30 p.m.
for 2010 will be available next Sunday. Please (Rectory Mtg. Rm. #1)
contact the office if you do not currently have
envelopes and would like some. You may also
want consider opting for the Automatic Debit
service we now offer. Forms are available at
the office.
SUNDAY MISSALS: for 2009/2010 are now
♦ THE CALABOGIE/RENFREW PRO- PRO-LIFE ASSOC: available at the church entrances. Price: $4.
will be having its next meeting on Tuesday, We encourage you to write your name on the
November 24th at 6 p.m. in the Knights of Columbus inside cover so that if left in the church it is
hall on Raglan Street South. All are welcome and easier for us to return it to you.
encouraged to attend.
WORKSHOP: CARE FOR THE CAREGIVER
FAMILY FUN DAY – at the Algonquin Museum November 24 & 25 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.’
(Manido Chiman), Golden Lake; Sat, Nov. 21st, Marguerite Centre, Pembroke
Cost: $150
$150 / person Advance Registration Required
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Come, learn local Algonquin
Algonquin
histories. For details, please see poster. Please call Tracy at 613-
613-732-
732-7884 for details or to register.

SPEAK OUT… For Children’s Rights Renfrew Seniors’ Home Support is hosting a
Christmas Luncheon for seniors. Join us for a hot Turkey
The Children’s Rights Action Network buffet on Wednesday December 2nd, 12 noon @ United
in association with Church Hall, Music by Barry Martin & Country Favorites.
the Child Poverty Action Network Tickets $10. Available at Aikenheads Drug Store and the
Home Support Office 623-432-7691.
presents a one-day forum:
Saturday, November 21st 1 – 4 p.m.
Trinity St. Andrew’s United Church PILGRIMAGE TOUR TO OBERAMMERGAU, GERMANY:
Speaker: Kathy Vandergrift
(Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children)
exploring the Alpine countries and Oberammergau’s
See posters Passion Play September 1 – 13, 2010. Price:
$5,795.00 For more info please contact Jamieson
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: have religious Travel & Tours 613-682-7011 or 1-888-582-7011 or
“Keep Christ in Christmas” cards
for sale. Please call Brian Long 432-
Paul J. Morris at paulmorris@pembrokediocese.
0887 for more details and info. com or 613-732-7933 ext. 207
“CHRISTMAS IN THE VALLEY” - Friday, November 27 at 7 p.m. at Braeside United
Church. An evening of inspirational carols, audience sing-a-long and hilarious skits to welcome
in the Christmas season. Tickets: $12 and include door prizes and Christmas goodies. For more
info and tickets, please call Gail Anderson at 613-623-2758 or the church office at 613-623-3201.