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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.”

33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 16TH, 2008 IN YOUR PRAYERS: We pray for our loved ones who have died. We pray for our sick, especially Jack Sherlock, Kathy Quinn, Kurt Spitznagel, Mary Russell, Kathy Searson, Elvina Zavitski, 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.

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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 THANK YOU! THANK YOU! The parishioners who attended the Senator’s game on Thursday brought no luck to the team but great food donations for New Connections Ministries in Horton Township. Thank you for your generosity and for the support you share with fellow parishioners.

PARISH MINISTRIES SCREENING PROGRAM: All persons active in any form of Parish ministry should be registered by way of a form which is filled here at the office. We are currently reviewing our files and will be requesting people fill in a form. In a few ministries you will be asked to provide a “police check” which we realize is an added task. Please understand that this administration matter is mandated by the Diocese and is for our mutual support of prudent management of the parish. “LIVING OUR FAITH”: The Parish Pastoral Council and the Property and Finance Committee at their November meetings had presentations on the possibility of our parish joining in some way with a parish in the Diocese of Peru. Perhaps we could think of making an ongoing commitment to a faith community and share with them the talent and resources we are blest with. SUNDAY OFFERING: $4,500.28. As such, God’s blessings in our life become “grace” to them.

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MISSALS: PARISH WEBSITE: To access the new

for 2009 are now available website developed courtesy of Steve Jones at the church entrances. please go to sfxrenfrew.blogspot.com. Many thanks to to Steve for undertaking this Price: $4 Please write your name project.

on the inside cover of SALVATION ARMY CHRISTMAS KETTLE your missal so that if it is left in the church it is The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Kickeasier for us to return it Off will be held at Renfrew’s Wal-Mart on to you. Wednesday, November 26th at 10:00 a.m.

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.

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.

Christmas Boxes: Operation Christmas Child boxes are available for pick up until November 23rd, you may also use back packs or toolboxes. Please follow the instructions in the brochure carefully. The Boxes must be returned to the Parish Office by November 25 t h . Thank you for your ongoing support in this very worthwhile endeavor.

LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies MON Nov. 17

7:00 p.m.

TUE Nov. 18 9:30 a.m. WED Nov. 19 4:15 p.m. THU Nov. 20 10:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. FRI Nov. 21 8:00 a.m. SAT Nov. 22 5:00 p.m. SUN Nov. 23 10:30 a.m.

Deceased Members of Knights of Columbus Council 1916 – Knight of Columbus Council 1916 Hall Ave. Apts.: Ron Yolkowskie – Maybell Summers M.P. & Catherine Kusluski & Dec’d Family Members – The Estate Bonnechere Manor: Marie Danis – The Estate Max Box – Lois & Don Hunt Deceased Members of the Leppert Family – Lore & Don Coyne Carmel Mask & Bernard Culhane – The Family Adam J. Plazek – Wife, Josephine Rose Sutcliffe – Mary Visutskie & Family Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

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34 Sunday in Ordinary Time November 22nd/November 23rd, 2008 Please refer to your schedule or check the bulletin boards or the parish website, sfxrenfrew.blogspot.com. for Ministry Apointments for next weekend.

St. Francis Xavier C.W.L.

“Enliven Hope in a Fractured World” Monday, December 1st at Stillpoint House of Prayer in Burnstown. $15/person. Dinner › 5:00 p.m. Followed by Time of Reflection until 9 p.m. Leader › Sister Betty Berrigan. Limited spaces available (15). Please register with Joan Lemay (432-9161) before Nov. 27 There will be carpooling from SFX Church If you are not a CWL member but would like to attend this retreat, you are welcome. Please call to register. “END OF LIFE ISSUES – PALLIATIVE CARE, EUTHANASIA, ETC.”: with Dr. John Scott of Ottawa, specialist in palliative care, death and dying moral and social issues on Tuesday, November 25th at 7 p.m. at the Knight of Columbus Hall, Ellis Ave., Pemroke. All are invited and welcome. Sponsored by The Knights of Columbus Council 1531.

CONGRATULATIONS: to Keelin Dowdall, winner of the Altar Server draw for October.

THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.: *Mon. Bereavement Group 7:30 p.m. (Rectory Mtg. Rm. 1) *Thur. Catholic Discussion Grp. 7:00 p.m. (Large Hall)

Let’s Journey Together Thursday’s topic will be: The Mystery of God. How has my understanding of God changed in my life? The group group will gather at St. Francis Xavier Hall on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. Please feel welcome to join us and bring a friend if if you wish.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER TEA & TALENT SALE: a “sincere thank you” to everyone who donated, attended, worked at or donated prizes to our annual Tea & Talent Sale. The quality and quantity of donations received were outstanding. Funds raised will allow us to assist the parish as well as many other charitable organizations and undertakings. Your ongoing support is greatly appreciated. Congratulations to the winners of the raffles: 1) Senators Tickets – Jean Spilchen 2) 50/50 Draw – Alf Curry 3) Emporium Gift Certificate – Nancy Saumure 4) Joan Jones – Theatre Tickets (Tea Room) N.B.: We would ask that you pick up your pans, dishes, etc. as soon as possible.

COMMUNITY SUPPER: Thursday, November 20th @ 5 p.m. @ Trinity St. Andrew’s United Church. CHRISTMAS BRUNCH: sponsored by St. Anne’ Parish C.W.L. at Calumet Island Municipal Hall on Sunday, November 23rd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. See posters. *SANDPOINT & BRAESIDE CWL BAKE SALE: Saturday, Nov. 22nd, 2008 – 9 am – 12 noon @ Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Hall. CALABOGIE/RENFREW PROPRO-LIFE ASSOC: annual potpot-luck supper and General Meeting will be held on th Tuesday, November 25 @ 6 p.m. in the Knights of Columbus Columbus Hall in Renfrew. Please join us for a few hours of fellowship, good food and an opportunity to keep informed about propro-life news. 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”, Friday, December 5th @ 7 p.m. at Braeside United Church, Charbonneau St. in Braeside. Tickets: $10 at Robbins Confectionary in Braeside or by calling 613-623-2360 (Office) or 613-612-6202 (Maxine).