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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: http://www.sfxrenfrew.com

“St. Francis Xavier, a welcoming faith community lovingly sharing the gifts of God.”

31ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 2ND, 2008 IN YOUR PRAYERS: We pray for our loved ones who have died. We pray for our sick, especially 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.

Hockey Game: Thursday, November 13th – Ottawa Senators vs New York Islanders. Only half the tickets have been sold. Any remaining tickets are now available to non-parishioners. Cost : $45.00 & food donations for New Connections Ministries. Cash or cheque made payable to St. Francis Xavier at the parish office. Christmas Boxes: Once again this year we will be supplying Shoe Boxes for Operation Christmas Child. They will be available for pick up after masses this weekend and up until November 23rd, you may also use back packs or toolboxes. Please make sure to follow the instructions in the brochure carefully. Boxes must be returned to the Parish Office by November 25th. Some of the countries we will be helping this year include; Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, and Sierra Leone. Thank you for your ongoing support in this very worthwhile endeavor. DIOCESAN PARTNERSHIP WITH LIMA, PERU: Anyone interested in helping families through a monetary donation may do so by sending it to the Sisters of Saint Joseph, 1127 Pembroke St. W., Pembroke, ON K8A 5R3 c/o Sr. Pauline Colterman, or call her at 613732-1203. These donations will provide a Christmas basket and help families who are still struggling after the 2007 earthquake. BAPTISMS: We welcome to the Christian Community the children baptized at St. Francis Xavier last weekend. As the Parents and Sponsors made a commitment to share with these children our Catholic faith, we as a faith community offer our on-going support to * PAIGE BEVERLY BLANCHE INGRAM, daughter of Jason & Natalie * PEIGHTON MARIE LAVALLEE, daughter of Mark & Lisa * GILLIAN GRACE MAHUSKY, daughter of Scott & Nancy DEVELOPMENT & PEACE: Fall campaign of Development & Peace called *Working Our Land, Fighting for Our Rights* on November 8th from 10:00 am until 12 noon at the Marguerite Centre in Pembroke. Each parish is encouraged by the Diocese to have two members present. We are an active community in the area of Social Justice but lack people to extend the work of a few leaders. Are you willing to get involved? Call the office if you can help, please!!

C.W.L. ELECTIONS:

DIRECT DEPOSIT OF SUNDAY COLLECTIONS Eighteen people have indicated their desire to have direct deposits of their Sunday collection arranged by our Parish. We will be contacting you for the necessary information. If you are inclined to join us in this opportunity please call the office.

INVITATION Dear Friends of St. Joseph’s High School: Please join the Most Rev. Michael Munhall, Bishop of Pembroke Diocese as we officially open and bless our new wing on: Monday, November 17, 2008 at 1:30 p.m.

are taking place at the November meeting. All positions for officers and chairs of standing committees are open (except Treasurer and Corresponding Secretary). Nominations are to be submitted to Martha Scott or put in the collection basket. Please consider letting your name stand. Mentoring for positions will be available.

LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies MON Nov. 3

7:00 p.m.

TUE Nov. 4 9:30 a.m. WED Nov. 5 4:15 p.m. THU Nov. 6 10:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. FRI Nov. 7 8:00 a.m. 12 noon SAT Nov. 8 5:00 p.m. SUN Nov. 9 10:30 a.m.

Anita & Michael Hunt – Don & Lois Hunt C. J. McNulty – Gladys & Family Kevin & Jen Boldt – Mom Dan Anderson – Angela McAdam Bonnechere Manor: Connie Corkwell – Adrienne & Stan Fera Andrew Kelly – Wife, Freda Arden Hay – Bea & Family HOLY HOUR Grandparents – Allan & Colleen James Deceased Members – St. Francis Xavier C.W.L. Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

LITURGICAL ROLES 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time November 8th/November 9th, 2008 SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m. MINISTERS OF THE WORD – T. Skelhorn; A. M. Slight MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – B. & M. Coulas; J. Lynch; J. Mahusky MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – D. Lennox; J. Lynch; H. Robinson; K. & V. Windle SERVERS – D. & C. Holley; K. & V. Slight SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m. MINISTERS OF THE WORD– S.J.H.S. Students MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – S.J. H. S. Students MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – N. & M. Stroud; A. & R. A. Dicker; M. Campbell SERVERS – S. J. H. S. Students

THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.: *Mon. Book Club 7:30 p.m. (Rectory Mtg. Rm. 1) *Mon. P.P.C. 7:30 p.m. (Rectory Mtg. Rm. 2) *Tues. Finance & Property 7:00 p.m. (Rectory Mtg. Rm. 2) *Thur. Liturgy Committee 3:30 p.m. (Rectory Mtg. Rm. 2) *Thur. Catholic Discussion Grp. 7:00 p.m. (Large Hall) *Thur. R.C.I.A. 7:00 p.m. (Rectory Mtg. Rm. 1)

*Please Note: the Bereavement Support HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: to all couples of the Parish Group will be cancelled for Monday, Nov. who celebrated a Wedding Anniversary during 3rd as Deacon Don has to be away. October. We remember you and your intentions at the 10:30 a.m. Mass this weekend. May God Let’s Journey Together Bless You All. Among those celebrating are: Thursday’s topic will be: How does the Holy Spirit Tom & Mary Blackburn M.J. & Mary Blimkie Alex & Margaret Gavinski Eugene and Teresa Cadotte Don & Bonnie Shean Don & Helen Paquette Brian & Mereille Charbonneau Barry & Eve Yantha Lawrence & Sheila Gallagher Tom & Cathy Prince John & Bunny McGregor Bill & Judy Regan Don & Lois Hunt John & Martha Scott Alan & Rose Ann Dicker Clarence & Dorothy McIntyre John & Delaine Collin Mac & Jenny McCallum Andy & Mary Wright Carl & Leslie Wright Jack & Vi Bos Paul & Jeannie Dowdall

Peter & Kira O’Gorman Bradley & Theresa Brydges

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lead me? What role does the Holy Spirit play in my life? How do I pray to the Holy Spirit? The group will gather at St. Francis Xavier Hall on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. Please Please feel welcome to join us and bring a friend if you wish.

S T. F R A N C I S X AV I E R PA R I S H Tea & talent sale

Saturday, November 8th S.F.X. Hall 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Tea Room Admission: $5

Donations gratefully accepted. For info please contact Marilyn (432-5735) or Gladys (432-3864). Sponsored by S.F.X. C.W.L. SUNDAY OFFERING: $4,411.40 (242 postings). Thank you for your ongoing and generous support.

DIOCESAN YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY: meetings of young adults (18 – 35) with Bishop Munhall will continue Fri., Nov. 14th and Fri., Dec. 12th, 7 – 9 p.m. at St. Columbkille Cathedral. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, music, talk with the Bishop and discussion. COME & ENJOY THE BARBERSHOP MUSIC OF THE VALLEY HARMONIZERS AND THEIR FEATURED GUESTS, JUST FOR FUN AND PLAY IT AGAIN! Friday, November 14th at St. Francis Xavier Hall Renfrew @ 7:00 p.m. Tickets available at Aikenhead’s Drug Store, the Home Support office 613-432-7691 and at the door.

*SANDPOINT & BRAESIDE CWL BAKE SALE: Saturday, Nov. 22nd, 2008 – 9 am – 12 noon @ Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Hall.