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.”

SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST THE KING

NOVEMBER 22ND 2009
PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: We pray for our loved ones who have died recently,
especially Stella Legris.
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“.

SING NOEL: Come and join our Christmas choir. Practices will be held on
November 28th, December 5th, 12th and 19th. Instrumentalists will meet at 2:00 p.m.
and singers are invited to come for 3:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing old and
NEW members.

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

immediately following 7 p.m. Mass, 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 will meet
again this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the church. 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 We encourage you to return your completed order forms and/or
tins to the church during the weeks leading up to Christmas. A tree has been set up in the front
entrance and anyone who brings in a donation may put an appropriate ornament (i.e. animal, health
supplies, etc.) 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).

SUNDAY CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES: for 2010 are ready for pick-up on the tables in the
main foyer. Please contact the office if you do not currently have envelopes and would like
some. You may also wish to consider opting for the Automatic Debit service we now offer.
Forms are available at the office.
N.B. – a few parishioners will notice that their envelope numbers have changed for 2010.
This is due to our ordering fewer boxes of envelopes in an effort to reduce parish costs. For
those affected, the 2009 tax receipts, when issued, will list your current envelope number.

Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies
MON Nov. 23 7:00 p.m.
TUE Nov. 24 9:30 a.m.
WED Nov. 25 4:15 p.m.
THU Nov. 26 10:30 a.m.
12:10 p.m.
FRI Nov. 27 8:00 a.m.
SAT Nov. 28 5:00 p.m.
SUN Nov. 29 10:30 a.m.
LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Deceased Members of the Knights of Columbus
– Knights of Columbus Council 1916
Deceased Relatives – Bob & Tim
Mark Gannon – Joan Sherlock
Bonnechere Manor: Gerald Jolicoeur – Karen & Nelson Boals
William “Bill” Callaghan – Ken & Leona Barr
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Stufko – The Family
Grandparents – Colleen, Marilyn & Keith
Pat Yantha – Bob & Heather Mahusky & Family
Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

LITURGICAL ROLES
st SUNDAY OFFERING:
1 Sunday of Advent NOVEMBER 28th/29th, 2009 November 15th:
SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m. $3,340.68
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – C. Black; K. Harris $3,189.68 (234 envelopes)
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – D. Ballard; D. & C. & K. Black + $151.00 (9 EFT postings)
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – K. Black; G. Curry; N. & R. Connors;R.
Bresee
SERVERS – T.B.A. CANTOR: D. Black
SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m.
MINISTER S OF THE WORD – N. Saumure; M. Richards
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – D. & C. Varrin; V. & A. Dumoulin
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – T. McIntyre; N. Smith; N. & M.Stroud; D. Varrin
SERVERS – T.B.A. CANTOR – J. Mathieu
THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.:

The St. Francis Xavier CWL News: *Mon. Baptismal Preparation 7:30 p.m
(Church)
♦ St. Francis Xavier C.W.L. is holding an evening *Wed. 1st Reconciliation Prep. 7:00 p.m.
of reflection at Stillpoint on Wed., December 2nd (Church)
commencing with supper at 5:00 p.m. There are *Wed. Bereavement Group 7:30 p.m.
still 5 places open so please feel free to joins us. If (Rectory Mtg. Rm. #1)
interested please call Carol Sulpher at 613-432-5060
no later than November 25th. ♦ KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS – Renfrew Council
1916 will be holding a Memorial Mass for
♦ SINCERE THANKS to everyone who worked,
donated, bought items or contributed in any way d e ceased members on Monday, November
towards our Tea and Talent Sale. Due to your 23 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier
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tremendous support we had a very successful day. Church. Families of deceased members and
THANK YOU!!!! all members are invited to attend this Mass.
♦ THE CALABOGIE/RENFREW PRO- PRO-LIFE ASSOC:
Renfrew Seniors’ Home Support is hosting a
will be having its next meeting on Tuesday, Christmas Luncheon for seniors. Join us for a hot Turkey
November 24th at 6 p.m. in the Knights of Columbus buffet on Wednesday December 2nd, 12 noon @ United
Church Hall, Music by Barry Martin & Country Favorites.
hall on Raglan Street South. All are welcome and Tickets $10. Available at Aikenheads Drug Store and the
encouraged to attend. Home Support Office 623-432-7691.

RENFREW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CHOIR & THE RENFREW AND CHILDREN’S YOUTH CHORUS
FRIENDS will be presenting CEREMONY OF PRESENTS
CANDLES a Christmas Cantata at the church on
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20TH @ 7 P.M. Freewill The Bethlehem Story
offering toward Bonnechere Manor Auditorium
Fund and Student Ministry Fund. Come and celebrate Told with Carols from Around the World
our Lord’s birth in worship and in song. Reception Sunday, December 6th at 2:30 p.m.
and fellowship to follow. Our Lady of Fatima School
WORKSHOP: CARE FOR THE CAREGIVER KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: have religious
November 24 & 25 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. “Keep Christ in Christmas”cards
Marguerite Centre, Pembroke
for sale. Please call Brian Long
Cost: $150
$150 / person Advance Registration Required
432-0887 for details and info.
Please call Tracy at 613-
613-732-
732-7884 for details or to register.

“CHRISTMAS IN THE VALLEY” - Friday, November 27th 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.