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.”

FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING

NOVEMBER 23RD, 2008
IN YOUR PRAYERS: We pray for our loved ones who have died especially Elvina Zavitski and Kathy Quinn.
We pray for our sick, especially Jack Sherlock, Kurt Spitznagel, Mary Russell, Kathy Searson, Joyce McMahon,
Stan Deacon, Gerry Emon, Richard Leppert, Lucille Leveck-Kalimeris, Joseph Valliquette, Stella Kearney,
Elizabeth Brumm, Tracy Mulvihill, Gladys McNulty, Marie Hanrahan, Mary Drake, Ed Lee, Shirley Church,
Claude Gagnon and Helen Valliquette.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK: Palliative Care is that expression of care we extend to persons who are
challenged with the transition from life as we know it in this world to a life with God beyond death.
Palliative Care in essence is one of the Corporal Works of Mercy.
Our tradition of lifting up the needs of the sick and suffering in prayer is a wonderful way of seeking
God’s blessing in such a challenging journey. Our parish bulletin has provided us with an invitation to
do just that – to pray for certain persons who are sick and suffering. It can be difficult to ascertain at
times who should be listed here. One has to be aware “of personal feeling of privacy”, “duration of
an illness” and the natural process of human life called aging which does not always lead to critical
sickness. As well, some people’s illness is not due to physical sickness and so requires particular sensitivity.
Our request for prayers is not to be seen only as an information item about a person’s physical state or
health need.
Having said this – we at the parish office are challenged to make “good decisions” in this sensitive area
and do not sometimes meet some people’s expectations. If you have concerns about your interest in
this matter please speak to one of us, preferably the Pastor, so that we can address your concerns.
For the time being we will be inviting you to raise up in “your prayer time” the needs of those who,
connected to our parish family, are experiencing serious sickness.

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 begin 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. Please enjoy the articles in future
bulletins which will lead us up to his presentations.
UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS
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Wednesday, December 3 : is the feast of our patron – St. Francis Xavier.
Xavier As we celebrate Eucharist on
that day, we recall his missionary and educational ministries. We are inviting you to share with us in a
pot-luck supper in the hall following the 4:15 Mass.

Monday, December 8th: is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

Conception Let us celebrate our liturgy recalling
God’s gift to us in the person of Mary.
Mary

Friday, December 12th: is the Feast of the Our Lady of Guadalupe, patron of all Aboriginal – First Nations
peoples. Our morning Mass will recall our responsibility to honour the faith expression of our Canadian
First Nations people. We will welcome a guest who will share with us a special welcome and final blessing.

“CHORRILLOS CHILD FEEDING PROJECT IN PERU“: A report has been prepared

outlining the progress of the child feeding program in Lima, Peru, which the people of the Diocese
of Pembroke are committed to supporting. As we enter into our 3rd year of funding, we would ask
for your prayers and continued commitment and support for this very worthwhile project. Please
pick up a copy of the report, available at the entrances of the church.

Christmas Boxes: Operation Christmas Child boxes must be

SUNDAY OFFERING:
returned to the Parish Office by this Tuesday, November 25 th. $4,219.00
Thanks to all who have supported this very worthwhile endeavor.
 LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies

MON Nov. 24 7:00 p.m.
TUE Nov. 25 9:30 a.m.
WED Nov. 26 4:15 p.m.
THU Nov. 27 10:30 a.m.
12:10 p.m.
FRI Nov. 28 8:00 a.m.
SAT Nov. 29 5:00 p.m.
SUN Nov. 30 10:30 a.m.
Bill & Margaret Burns – Jan & Roy Leitch
Terry Mulvihill – The Estate
Tom Donohue – Angela McAdam
Bonnechere Manor: Eleanor Coulas – Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Yerrech
Elvina Zavitski – Josephine Plazek
Deceased Members of the Coyne Family – Don & Lore Coyne
Deceased Members of the Morglan & Agnel Families – Lois & Family
Pat Yantha – Bob & Heather Mahusky & Family
Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

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

1st Sunday of Advent
November 29th/November 30th, 2008 *Mon. Bereavement Group 7:30 p.m.
Please refer to your schedule or check the bulletin boards or (Rectory Mtg. Rm. 1)
the parish website, sfxrenfrew.blogspot.com. for Ministry *Wed. 1st Reconciliation 7:00 p.m.
Apointments for next weekend.
Parent/Child Mtg. (Church)
*Thur. Catholic Discussion Grp. 7:00 p.m.
St. Francis Xavier C.W.L. (Large Hall)
“Enliven Hope in a Fractured World”
Monday, December 1st at Stillpoint House of Prayer Let’s Journey Together
in Burnstown. Thursday’s topic will be: We are called to some-
some-
$15/person. Dinner › 5:00 p.m. then Time of Reflection until 9 p.m. how co-
co-create the kingdom of heaven on earth.
Leader › Sister Betty Berrigan. Limited spaces available (15). What do I see as my calling? How do I achieve
Please register with Joan Lemay (432-9161) before Nov. 27 that in my life experience? How important
important is
Carpooling from SFX Church my involvement in the church to this end?
If you are not a CWL member but would like to attend this retreat, The group meets Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m.
you are welcome. Please call to register. at St. Francis Xavier Hall Please feel welcome
to join us and bring a friend if you wish.

SUNDAY MISSALS: for 2009 are now available at the church entrances. Price: $4. Please write
your name on the inside cover so that if left in the church it is easier for us to return it to you.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS have “KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS” cards for sale. All proceeds go
to charity events. Please call Brian at 432-0887 or Don at 433-9298 for info.
TRASH TO TREASURE: For the last seven years the Knights of Columbus of Renfrew and Arnprior have
been collecting aluminum cans, scrap aluminum and scrap copper. We process approximately 1,000,000 cans per
year. Most recently we have also started collecting liquor containers and we cash in approximately $50/month.
We encourage our fellow parishioners to donate to this worthy cause. All money received goes to charity. Special
thanks to all the Knights who work many hours to pick up and process this material. For pick up please contact
the following team leaders:
Rick Norman 432-8603, Don Letts 433-9172, Mike Sul 623-2600, Arnold Smith 623-6109

SALVATION ARMY CHRISTMAS KETTLE: The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Kick-Off will be held
at Renfrew’s Wal-Mart on Wednesday, November 26th at 10:00 a.m.
They are looking for persons to take on the responsibility of standing at the Kettle for a few hours and saying
“Thank You” to people who make donations.
We encourage parishioners to consider assisting this organization which helps so many in our communities.

CALABOGIE/RENFREW PRO- PRO-LIFE ASSOC: annual pot-

pot-luck supper and General Meeting, Tues., Nov. 25th @ 6 p.m.
in the K of C Hall, Renfrew.
Renfrew.
“END OF LIFE ISSUES – PALLIATIVE CARE, EUTHANASIA, ETC.”: with Dr. John Scott of Ottawa, on Tues.,
Nov. 25th at 7 p.m. at the Knight of Columbus Hall, Ellis Ave., Pembroke. All are welcome. Sponsored by The
Knights of Columbus Council 1531.
The “PUT CHRIST BACK INTO CHRISTMAS” Nativity Scene opening is scheduled for Sunday,
November 30th at 7:00 p.m.
BRAESIDE UNITED CHURCH: presents “Let It Be Christmas”, Fri., Dec. 5th @ 7 p.m. at Braeside United
Church, Charbonneau St., Braeside. Tickets: $10 at Robbins Confectionary in Braeside or by calling 613-
623-2360 (Office) or 613-612-6202 (Maxine).
RENFREW CHILDREN/YOUTH CHORUS is presenting its much anticipated Annual Christmas
Concert on Sunday, December 7th @ 2:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima School. See posters.
GO TELL IT!: A Christmas Cantata at Renfrew Presbyterian Church on Sunday, December 7th at 2 p.m.
Freewill offering towards CT Scanner for RVH.