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.”

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27 SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
OCTOBER 4TH 2009
PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: We pray for our loved ones who have died recently,
especially, Margaret Essex, Ed Windle, Leslie Riopelle & Agnes Buraczewski.
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“.

H1N1: a very public concern is the issue of the flu season. Policies are necessary for the prevention
of spreading this or any strain of the flu. Our Diocese is planning to assist us in preparing for the flu season
with a prudent approach to gathering as a church community and the reception of communion. While
we await the publication I wish to make a few statements pertinent to St. Francis.
1. If you have the flu – please do not attend church. Indeed, you should not be anywhere in public.
Call the office and we can arrange for home communion.
2. Hand purifiers are being installed at the church entrances. Feel free to use them.
3. The church has not legislated handshaking at the Kiss of Peace. If your spouse or children are
with you and you choose to – by all means. If you prefer a verbal greeting and smile, please do so.
4. Communion ministers are mindful of their responsibility and have access to hand purifiers in the
sacristy if they have forgotten theirs.
More information with be forthcoming.

WOMEN OF BETHANY Julie Larocque will be here on Saturday, October 11th at

A Catholic Ministry of Women 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 24th at 10:00 a.m. to present
is hosting a women’s retreat a half hour of hymns and prayer as part of the presentation
Nov. 6th – 8th in Gatineau and advertisement for the retreat. Please plan on being here
Please see bulletin boards for a little early on these dates to enjoy the wonder of this time
more information
of prayer and praise.

ON OUR WAY WITH JESUS: We will soon begin our year-long program of Sacramental preparation
with and for our young people. “On Our Way with Jesus” is a two-part series. In the fall season
we look at God’s forgiving love and we arrive at a celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation
in Advent.
In early winter, we continue with the program leading to a celebration of First Communion
during the Easter Season.
The program is a family commitment with the support of our parish catechists.
Registration forms may be found on tables at the church entrances or picked up at the parish office.

Stone Fence Theatre presents SUNDAY OFFERING: SEPT. 27: $3,553.00. Thank you.
COUNTRY SPARKIN’
AT SUNNYDALE ACRES THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.:
Thursday, October 8, 2009 *Mon. P.P.C. (Rectory Mtg. Rm. #2) 7:30 p.m.
St. Francis Xavier Parish *Tues. Finance & Property Cmte Mtg. 7:00 p.m.
Plaunt St. S., Renfrew (Rectory Mtg. Rm. #2)
Dinner Theatre: 6:00 p.m *Wed. Bereavement Group 7:30 p.m.
Tickets available at the parish office (Rectory Mtg. Rm. #1)

BAPTISMS: We welcome to the Christian Community the child baptized at St.

Francis Xavier last weekend. As the Parents and Sponsors made a commitment to
share with this child our Catholic faith, we as a faith community offer our on-
going support to: * JAMES KELLY DELLAIRE, son of James & Kelly
 LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies
MON Oct.
05 7:00 p.m. Verna Freemark – Agnes Barnet
TUE Oct.
06 9:30 a.m. Ed Windle – Richmond & Geraldine Trainor
WED Oct.
07 4:15 p.m. Dec’d Members of Kasaboski & Gavinski Family – Kay Kasaboski
THU Oct.
08 10:30 a.m. Bonnechere Manor: Ken Sidock – Oliver Beaudion
12:10 p.m. Frank Brewer – Eunice Meilleur & Bea Hay
FRI Oct. 09 8:00 a.m. Rose Marie Kedrosky – Trudy Schmidt & Family
SAT Oct. 10 5:00 p.m. In Thanksgiving for SFX Staff & Parishioners – Sr. Sheila
SUN Oct. 11 10:30 a.m. John Sherlock – wife Joan
Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx
LITURGICAL ROLES
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28 Sunday in Ordinary Time OCTOBER 10th/11th, 2009
SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – A.M. Slight; T. Skelhorn
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – E. & G. Boose; M. & B. Coulas
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – B. Brown; D. & L. Coyne; T. Lemenchick; D. Lennox
SERVERS – H. & M. O’Neill; K. Slight
SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m. MINISTRY SCHEDULES:
MINISTER S OF THE WORD – M. Richards; N. Samure are ready for pick up from
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – V. & A. Dumoulin; B. & E. Keon the table in the main foyer by
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – D. Letts; K. &. T. Mann; D. & M. McIntyre those who do not receive
SERVERS – B. & H. Mahusky; M. Mahusky; B. Vincent them via e-mail.

The St. Francis Xavier CWL News:

♦ REGULAR monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 13th at 7 p.m. Our Social Hour will be
enhanced by Euchre and Bridge. Hope to see you.
♦ INVITES all women in the Parish to attend an evening of Faith, Fun and Fulfillment on Wed Oct.
21st, 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., in the large hall. Desserts, Coffee/Tea will be served at 7:30 p.m.; 8 – 9 p.m.
Fun Program with skits, prizes. Contact Joan Lemay 432-9161; jtlemay@sympatico.ca. RSVP by Oct 14.
♦ TEA & TALENT SALE: Saturday, Nov. 14th from 1 – 4 p.m. in S.F.X. Hall. We will grately
accept donations of crafts, carvings, jams, jellies, sewing, knitting, etc. for the event. Everyone
welcome to donate. For info contact Marilyn Campbell (432-5735) or Gladys Curry (432-3864)..
BILL C-384 – LEGALIZATION OF EUTHANASIA & ASSISTED SUICIDE
Over the next few months, members of Parliament will discuss Bill C-384. This private member’s
bill, introduced by MP Francine Lalonde, seeks to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide.
Please consider this: Bill C-384 endangers all Canadians. The bill disrespects the inherent and inviolable
worth and personal dignity of each individual life. It goes against public safety. The bill is not about
autonomy or choice: it is about giving physicians the right to directly and intentionally cause death.
LIFE-LIMITING CONDITIONS DO NOT REDUCE THE DIGNITY AND VALUE OF ANY HUMAN
LIFE! (Catholic Organization for Life and Family).
19th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL LIFE CHAIN: is scheduled for Sunday, October 4th. Anyone
wishing to participate should be in front of the Post Office on Raglan Street S. at 2 p.m.
Come and give one hour of your time to witness to the unborn.

STONE FENCE FUNDRAISER: VOLUNTEERS will be needed to help prepare the kitchen for the
caterer and the main hall for our guests. Your assistance with set-up and cleanup would be greatly appreciated.
Any one interested please come to the hall on Wednesday, October 7th at 7:00 p.m. Thank you.

DEVELOPMENT & PEACE WORKSHOP: Diocesan annual Fall Workshop on Saturday, October
17th at Marguerite Centre, 700 Mackay St., Pembroke from 10 a.m. to noon, followed by lunch.
The Fall Campaign this year is designed to educate Canadians about FOOD SOVEREIGNTY, with
the action of a double postcard campaign, one to the Prime Minister and one to your local
Member of Parliament. Clergy and parish representatives are invited to attend.

PARISH SUPPERS BEREAVEMENT GROUP: with Deacon

• St. Alphonsus’, Chapeau, Oct 4th
• St. Casimir’s, Round Lake, Oct. 11th
• St. John Chrysostom, Arnprior, Oct. 18th
see posters for info
Don Smith will start up this week on
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7TH at 7:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY,
downstairs in Rectory Meeting
Meeting Room 1.

COPIES OF THE CWL NEWSLETTER ARE AVAILABLE AT THE ENTRANCES OF THE CHURCH