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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: [email protected]
Web Site: www.sfxrenfrew.blogspot.com
“St. Francis Xavier, a welcoming faith community lovingly sharing the gifts of God.”
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 7TH, 2008 IN OUR PRAYERS: We pray for our loved ones who have died, and for all those who have asked for us to pray for them in times of grief and illness. 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 run 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. Paul is the most well-known figure of the first Christian generation, both for his Letters (seven were undoubtedly recognized to be authentic in the strict sense of the term) and for the story of his life described by Luke in the Acts of the Apostles. His letters represent an extraordinary source of information for us. Nonetheless, the figure of Paul remains mysterious. On the one hand, the Letters cover only fifteen years of his life, while on the other hand, the Acts, which chronicle his journeys, were written twenty years after his death in the apologetic tone of the day. Therefore, we will give preference to the data contained in Paul’s Letters and their chronology, which greatly coincide with the duration of his travels (for example, the date of the “Council of Jerusalem”). It is very likely that Paul was about ten years younger than Jesus.
(continued next week)
A DV E N T P E N I T E N T I A L S E R V I C E S Our Renfrew Parishes again join in celebration of God’s loving forgiveness. join us for this opportunity to celebrate our Faith.
Please
O U R L A D Y O F F A T I M A – T U E S . , D E C E M B E R 9 TTHH – 2 : 0 0 P . M . S T . F R A N C I S X A V I E R - T U E S . , D E C E M B E R 9 TTHH – 7 : 0 0 P . M . TEN WAYS TO GET MORE OUT OF ADVENT 1) Reflect on Advent: as a time of waiting. The idea of waiting is not popular in our culture of instant gratification, but it creates in us a new kind of self-discipline that helps us to appreciate the present moment and look to the future with peaceful anticipation 2) Turn your breathing into a prayer: Take a few deep breaths throughout the day and imagine that God’s love is flowing through you to every part of your body. As you exhale, let go of tension, worry and anything else that is not of God. 3) Unite with Mary: Set aside time once a day to join Our Lady in praying the Canticle of Mary (see Lk 1:46-55). 4) Receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation: Attend your parish penance service and take advantage of the opportunity to cleanse your soul in preparation for the coming of Jesus. (to be continued next week) 5) Long for the Lord: Make it a habit of silently praying, “Come, Lord Jesus.”
UP COMING PARISH EVENTS Monday, December 8th, is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. We will celebrate this Liturgy in very special ways recalling God’s gift to us in the person of Mary. Friday, December 12th, is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patron of all Aboriginal – First Nations peoples. Our morning Mass will recall our responsibility responsibility to honour the faith expression of our Canadian First Nations people. We will welcome a guest who will share with us us a special welcome and final blessing. SING NOEL, NOEL, Come and join our Christmas choir. We will have a practice to tune up on Saturday, Saturday, Dec. 5th at th th 3:00 p.m. Also on Saturday Dec 13 at 3:00 p.m. and on December 20 at 3:00 p.m. An additional time will will be announced before the Christmas Eve services. We look forward to seeing you. C.W.L. CHRISTMAS POTLUCK SUPPER – on Tues. Dec. 9th at 6:30 p.m. in the Large Hall. Our Lady of Fatima members will join us. Come and enjoy the evening! Please sign up on on the sheets at the Church entrances (or phone 613613-433433-9056 and leave a message).
LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies MON TUE WED THU FRI
Dec. 8 7:00 p.m. Dec. 9 9:30 a.m. Dec. 10 4:15 p.m. Dec. 11 10:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. Dec. 12 8:00 a.m.
SAT Dec. 13 5:00 p.m. SUN Dec. 14 10:30 a.m.
Lois Rusheleau – The Family Mrs. Lillis Edmonds – Sister Sheila Whelan Jimmy Cybulski – Aileen & Family Bonnechere Manor: Eleanor Coulas – Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Yerech Leo & Irene Latendresse – Sharon Harper Sanctity of Life – St. Francis Xavier C.W.L. Dominic Dedo – Wife & Family Arthur & Rita Leroux – Their Children Christine Narezny – Mom, Dad & Family Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx
LITURGICAL ROLES 3rd Sunday of Advent December 13th/December 14th, 2008 Please refer to your schedule or check the bulletin boards or the parish website, sfxrenfrew.blogspot. com for Ministry Apointments for next weekend. Let’s Journey Together Thursday’s topic will be: How would I describe my prayer life? Has it changed over the years? Does it need to change in any way? When do I find prayer difficult? How does God answer my prayers? The group meets Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Hall Please feel welcome to join us and bring a friend if you wish.
O COME O COME EMMANUEL
THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.: *Mon.
Bereavement Group 7:30 p.m. (Rectory Mtg. Rm. 1) *Wed. Baptismal Preparation (Church) 7:00 p.m. * Thur. Liturgy Committee 3:30 p.m. (Rectory Mtg. Rm.2) *Thur. Show & Tell (Reconciliation) 7:00 p.m. (Church) *Thur. Catholic Discussion Grp. 7:00 p.m. (Large Hall) * Sat. Celebration of 1st Reconciliation1:00 p.m. (Church)
RENFREW KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS:
at 313 Raglan St. will be serving FREE COMMUNITY FRIENDSHIP DINNERS on Christmas Day from 11 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. We provide free transportation to and from the hall, free delivery and takeout.
Please call Brian Long at 613-432-0887 or Don Coyne at 613-433-9298 for dinner requests and info. On Christmas Day only call 432-6121.
ST. JOSEPHùS HIGH SCHOOL IN RENFREW: is presenting their Annual Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 18th at 7:00 p.m. The theme is öKEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMASõ. Be prepared to have your hearts lifted by these talented young people! Free-will donations will be gratefully accepted at the door. 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. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, Council 1916 – Renfrew: will hold their Christmas Social on Monday, December 8th in the Knights of Columbus Hall starting with a brief meeting at 6:30 p.m., followed by a special lunch, euchre tournament and prizes. All members are invited to attend this evening of fellowship and fraternalism. 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. O’Reilly Funeral Home and Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Academy are pleased to present an Advent Concert: Selections from Handel’s Messiah and other choral classics. December 14, @ St. Hedwig Church, Barry’s Bay, 3 P.M. Advance Tickets at Lorraine’s PharmaSave & at the Academy Office. Info: 613-756-3082 www. seatofwisdom.org
SALVATION ARMY: Candlelight service – Sunday, December 21st 21st @ 6:30 p.m.
2009 SUNDAY CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES: are ready for pick up from the tables in the main foyer. If you are not an envelope user and would like to be, please place your name and full address on the sheets provided and envelopes will be put out for you in the near future.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: to all couples of the Parish who celebrated a Wedding Anniversary during November. We remember you and your intentions at the 10:30 a.m. Mass this weekend. May God Bless You All. Among those celebrating are: Len & Rita Lemenchick (66) Marcel & Virginia Proulx (55) Gary & Lois Murphy (52) Don & Lore Coyne (48) Gerry & Cecilia Kusluski (47) Richard & Cindy Russell (32) Mark & Shauna Lemenchick (31) Tom & Pat Rousselle (31) MESSNGERS OF THE SACRED HEART: ARE READY FOR PICK-UP BY SUBSCRIBERS.
CONGRATULATIONS: to Megan Froats, winner of the Altar SUNDAY OFFERING: $5,988.98 Server draw for November.
Web Site: www.sfxrenfrew.blogspot.com
“St. Francis Xavier, a welcoming faith community lovingly sharing the gifts of God.”
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 7TH, 2008 IN OUR PRAYERS: We pray for our loved ones who have died, and for all those who have asked for us to pray for them in times of grief and illness. 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 run 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. Paul is the most well-known figure of the first Christian generation, both for his Letters (seven were undoubtedly recognized to be authentic in the strict sense of the term) and for the story of his life described by Luke in the Acts of the Apostles. His letters represent an extraordinary source of information for us. Nonetheless, the figure of Paul remains mysterious. On the one hand, the Letters cover only fifteen years of his life, while on the other hand, the Acts, which chronicle his journeys, were written twenty years after his death in the apologetic tone of the day. Therefore, we will give preference to the data contained in Paul’s Letters and their chronology, which greatly coincide with the duration of his travels (for example, the date of the “Council of Jerusalem”). It is very likely that Paul was about ten years younger than Jesus.
(continued next week)
A DV E N T P E N I T E N T I A L S E R V I C E S Our Renfrew Parishes again join in celebration of God’s loving forgiveness. join us for this opportunity to celebrate our Faith.
Please
O U R L A D Y O F F A T I M A – T U E S . , D E C E M B E R 9 TTHH – 2 : 0 0 P . M . S T . F R A N C I S X A V I E R - T U E S . , D E C E M B E R 9 TTHH – 7 : 0 0 P . M . TEN WAYS TO GET MORE OUT OF ADVENT 1) Reflect on Advent: as a time of waiting. The idea of waiting is not popular in our culture of instant gratification, but it creates in us a new kind of self-discipline that helps us to appreciate the present moment and look to the future with peaceful anticipation 2) Turn your breathing into a prayer: Take a few deep breaths throughout the day and imagine that God’s love is flowing through you to every part of your body. As you exhale, let go of tension, worry and anything else that is not of God. 3) Unite with Mary: Set aside time once a day to join Our Lady in praying the Canticle of Mary (see Lk 1:46-55). 4) Receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation: Attend your parish penance service and take advantage of the opportunity to cleanse your soul in preparation for the coming of Jesus. (to be continued next week) 5) Long for the Lord: Make it a habit of silently praying, “Come, Lord Jesus.”
UP COMING PARISH EVENTS Monday, December 8th, is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. We will celebrate this Liturgy in very special ways recalling God’s gift to us in the person of Mary. Friday, December 12th, is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patron of all Aboriginal – First Nations peoples. Our morning Mass will recall our responsibility responsibility to honour the faith expression of our Canadian First Nations people. We will welcome a guest who will share with us us a special welcome and final blessing. SING NOEL, NOEL, Come and join our Christmas choir. We will have a practice to tune up on Saturday, Saturday, Dec. 5th at th th 3:00 p.m. Also on Saturday Dec 13 at 3:00 p.m. and on December 20 at 3:00 p.m. An additional time will will be announced before the Christmas Eve services. We look forward to seeing you. C.W.L. CHRISTMAS POTLUCK SUPPER – on Tues. Dec. 9th at 6:30 p.m. in the Large Hall. Our Lady of Fatima members will join us. Come and enjoy the evening! Please sign up on on the sheets at the Church entrances (or phone 613613-433433-9056 and leave a message).
LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies MON TUE WED THU FRI
Dec. 8 7:00 p.m. Dec. 9 9:30 a.m. Dec. 10 4:15 p.m. Dec. 11 10:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. Dec. 12 8:00 a.m.
SAT Dec. 13 5:00 p.m. SUN Dec. 14 10:30 a.m.
Lois Rusheleau – The Family Mrs. Lillis Edmonds – Sister Sheila Whelan Jimmy Cybulski – Aileen & Family Bonnechere Manor: Eleanor Coulas – Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Yerech Leo & Irene Latendresse – Sharon Harper Sanctity of Life – St. Francis Xavier C.W.L. Dominic Dedo – Wife & Family Arthur & Rita Leroux – Their Children Christine Narezny – Mom, Dad & Family Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx
LITURGICAL ROLES 3rd Sunday of Advent December 13th/December 14th, 2008 Please refer to your schedule or check the bulletin boards or the parish website, sfxrenfrew.blogspot. com for Ministry Apointments for next weekend. Let’s Journey Together Thursday’s topic will be: How would I describe my prayer life? Has it changed over the years? Does it need to change in any way? When do I find prayer difficult? How does God answer my prayers? The group meets Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Hall Please feel welcome to join us and bring a friend if you wish.
O COME O COME EMMANUEL
THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.: *Mon.
Bereavement Group 7:30 p.m. (Rectory Mtg. Rm. 1) *Wed. Baptismal Preparation (Church) 7:00 p.m. * Thur. Liturgy Committee 3:30 p.m. (Rectory Mtg. Rm.2) *Thur. Show & Tell (Reconciliation) 7:00 p.m. (Church) *Thur. Catholic Discussion Grp. 7:00 p.m. (Large Hall) * Sat. Celebration of 1st Reconciliation1:00 p.m. (Church)
RENFREW KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS:
at 313 Raglan St. will be serving FREE COMMUNITY FRIENDSHIP DINNERS on Christmas Day from 11 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. We provide free transportation to and from the hall, free delivery and takeout.
Please call Brian Long at 613-432-0887 or Don Coyne at 613-433-9298 for dinner requests and info. On Christmas Day only call 432-6121.
ST. JOSEPHùS HIGH SCHOOL IN RENFREW: is presenting their Annual Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 18th at 7:00 p.m. The theme is öKEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMASõ. Be prepared to have your hearts lifted by these talented young people! Free-will donations will be gratefully accepted at the door. 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. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, Council 1916 – Renfrew: will hold their Christmas Social on Monday, December 8th in the Knights of Columbus Hall starting with a brief meeting at 6:30 p.m., followed by a special lunch, euchre tournament and prizes. All members are invited to attend this evening of fellowship and fraternalism. 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. O’Reilly Funeral Home and Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Academy are pleased to present an Advent Concert: Selections from Handel’s Messiah and other choral classics. December 14, @ St. Hedwig Church, Barry’s Bay, 3 P.M. Advance Tickets at Lorraine’s PharmaSave & at the Academy Office. Info: 613-756-3082 www. seatofwisdom.org
SALVATION ARMY: Candlelight service – Sunday, December 21st 21st @ 6:30 p.m.
2009 SUNDAY CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES: are ready for pick up from the tables in the main foyer. If you are not an envelope user and would like to be, please place your name and full address on the sheets provided and envelopes will be put out for you in the near future.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: to all couples of the Parish who celebrated a Wedding Anniversary during November. We remember you and your intentions at the 10:30 a.m. Mass this weekend. May God Bless You All. Among those celebrating are: Len & Rita Lemenchick (66) Marcel & Virginia Proulx (55) Gary & Lois Murphy (52) Don & Lore Coyne (48) Gerry & Cecilia Kusluski (47) Richard & Cindy Russell (32) Mark & Shauna Lemenchick (31) Tom & Pat Rousselle (31) MESSNGERS OF THE SACRED HEART: ARE READY FOR PICK-UP BY SUBSCRIBERS.
CONGRATULATIONS: to Megan Froats, winner of the Altar SUNDAY OFFERING: $5,988.98 Server draw for November.
