Nov.23

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.”

FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING NOVEMBER 23RD, 2008 IN YOUR PRAYERS: We pray for our loved ones who have died especially Elvina Zavitski and Kathy Quinn. We pray for our sick, especially Jack Sherlock, Kurt Spitznagel, Mary Russell, Kathy Searson, 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.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK: Palliative Care is that expression of care we extend to persons who are challenged with the transition from life as we know it in this world to a life with God beyond death. Palliative Care in essence is one of the Corporal Works of Mercy. Our tradition of lifting up the needs of the sick and suffering in prayer is a wonderful way of seeking God’s blessing in such a challenging journey. Our parish bulletin has provided us with an invitation to do just that – to pray for certain persons who are sick and suffering. It can be difficult to ascertain at times who should be listed here. One has to be aware “of personal feeling of privacy”, “duration of an illness” and the natural process of human life called aging which does not always lead to critical sickness. As well, some people’s illness is not due to physical sickness and so requires particular sensitivity. Our request for prayers is not to be seen only as an information item about a person’s physical state or health need. Having said this – we at the parish office are challenged to make “good decisions” in this sensitive area and do not sometimes meet some people’s expectations. If you have concerns about your interest in this matter please speak to one of us, preferably the Pastor, so that we can address your concerns. For the time being we will be inviting you to raise up in “your prayer time” the needs of those who, connected to our parish family, are experiencing serious sickness.

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 begin 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. Please enjoy the articles in future bulletins which will lead us up to his presentations. UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS rd

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 Friday, December 12th: is the Feast of the Our Lady of Guadalupe, patron of all Aboriginal – First Nations peoples. Our morning Mass will recall our responsibility to honour the faith expression of our Canadian First Nations people. We will welcome a guest who will share with us a special welcome and final blessing.

“CHORRILLOS CHILD FEEDING PROJECT IN PERU“: A report has been prepared outlining the progress of the child feeding program in Lima, Peru, which the people of the Diocese of Pembroke are committed to supporting. As we enter into our 3rd year of funding, we would ask for your prayers and continued commitment and support for this very worthwhile project. Please pick up a copy of the report, available at the entrances of the church.

Christmas Boxes: Operation Christmas Child boxes must be returned to the Parish Office by this Tuesday, November 25 th. Thanks to all who have supported this very worthwhile endeavor.

SUNDAY OFFERING: $4,219.00

LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies MON TUE WED THU

Nov. 24 7:00 p.m. Nov. 25 9:30 a.m. Nov. 26 4:15 p.m. Nov. 27 10:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. FRI Nov. 28 8:00 a.m. SAT Nov. 29 5:00 p.m. SUN Nov. 30 10:30 a.m.

Bill & Margaret Burns – Jan & Roy Leitch Terry Mulvihill – The Estate Tom Donohue – Angela McAdam Bonnechere Manor: Eleanor Coulas – Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Yerrech Elvina Zavitski – Josephine Plazek Deceased Members of the Coyne Family – Don & Lore Coyne Deceased Members of the Morglan & Agnel Families – Lois & Family Pat Yantha – Bob & Heather Mahusky & Family Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

LITURGICAL ROLES 1st Sunday of Advent November 29th/November 30th, 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. then 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 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.

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

Let’s Journey Together Thursday’s topic will be: We are called to somesomehow coco-create the kingdom of heaven on earth. What do I see as my calling? How do I achieve that in my life experience? How important important is my involvement in the church to this end? 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.

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. TRASH TO TREASURE:

For the last seven years the Knights of Columbus of Renfrew and Arnprior have been collecting aluminum cans, scrap aluminum and scrap copper. We process approximately 1,000,000 cans per year. Most recently we have also started collecting liquor containers and we cash in approximately $50/month. We encourage our fellow parishioners to donate to this worthy cause. All money received goes to charity. Special thanks to all the Knights who work many hours to pick up and process this material. For pick up please contact the following team leaders: Rick Norman 432-8603, Don Letts 433-9172, Mike Sul 623-2600, Arnold Smith 623-6109

SALVATION ARMY CHRISTMAS KETTLE: The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Kick-Off will be held at Renfrew’s Wal-Mart on Wednesday, November 26th at 10:00 a.m. 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. CALABOGIE/RENFREW PROPRO-LIFE ASSOC: annual potpot-luck supper and General Meeting, Tues., Nov. 25th @ 6 p.m. in the K of C Hall, Renfrew. Renfrew. “END OF LIFE ISSUES – PALLIATIVE CARE, EUTHANASIA, ETC.”: with Dr. John Scott of Ottawa, on Tues., Nov. 25th at 7 p.m. at the Knight of Columbus Hall, Ellis Ave., Pembroke. All are welcome. Sponsored by The Knights of Columbus Council 1531.

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”, Fri., Dec. 5th @ 7 p.m. at Braeside United Church, Charbonneau St., Braeside. Tickets: $10 at Robbins Confectionary in Braeside or by calling 613623-2360 (Office) or 613-612-6202 (Maxine). 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.