Nov.9

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.”

32ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 9TH, 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.

ALL SOULS LITURGY: The special celebration of our parish for All Saints and All Souls was requested by the Liturgy Committee to highlight this fall since they both fell on the same weekend. Many parishioners have commented on the Children’s Liturgy on Sunday which included the installation of the “Book of the Dead” and the prayerful calling of the names of our family parish family. We owe recognition and special thanks to David and Carol Sulpher for their generous and committed effort in preparing the young people and for the beautiful candle lighting ceremony at this Mass.

Hockey Game: Thursday, November 13th – Ottawa Senators vs New York Islanders. There are 15 tickets remaining!!!!!! so let your friends and family know they still have an opportunity to attend the game. Cost : $45.00 & food donations for New Connections Ministries. Cash or cheque made payable to St. Francis Xavier at the parish office. The bus will depart from the church parking lot at 6:00 p.m. Please remember to bring your food donations as well as your ticket receipt.

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 this week 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. As such, God’s blessings in our life become “grace” to them.

C.W.L. MEETING:

PARISH WEBSITE: To access the new website developed courtesy of Steve Jones please go to sfxrenfrew. blogspot.com. Many thanks to to Steve for undertaking this project which allows us greater design opportunity as well as financial savings on administrative costs.

Tues., Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Large Hall. Remembrance Service for deceased members. Nomination/Election process. Also, Jane Freemark will give INVITATION us some tips on Dear Friends of St. Joseph’s High School: Interior Decorating. Please join the Most Rev. Michael Munhall, Bishop of Pembroke Diocese as we Short business meeting. officially open and bless our new wing on: Social time included. Monday, November 17, 2008 at 1:30 p.m.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, Council 1916 – Renfrew: General Meeting on Monday, Nov. 10th at 7 p.m. in the Knights of Columbus Hall. All members invited to attend.

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

Nov. 10 7:00 p.m. Nov. 11 9:30 a.m. Nov. 12 4:15 p.m. Nov. 13 10:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. FRI Nov. 14 8:00 a.m. SAT Nov. 15 5:00 p.m. SUN Nov. 16 10:30 a.m.

Randy, Mark, Murray & Dad McNulty – Gladys & Family Denis Enright – Ron & Marilyn Leclaire Gert Lepine – Jan & Roy Leitch Bonnechere Manor: Tom Bolger – Terry & Evelyn McHale Alma Benish – Stanley Benish & Family Anastasia Catherine & Francis Michael Stufko – The Family Eugene Bertrand – Francine Cameron Frances Taylor – Mom & Family Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

LITURGICAL ROLES

THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.:

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time November 15th/November 16th, 2008

*Mon. Bereavement Group 7:30 p.m. Please refer to your schedule or check the bulletin boards or (Rectory Mtg. Rm. 1) the parish website for Ministry Apointments for next *Wed. 1st Reconciliation Mtg. 7:00 p.m. weekend. Parents & Children (Church) *Thur. Catholic Discussion Grp. 7:00 p.m. PREPRE-ADVENT 2 EVENING MINIRTREAT (Large Hall) Before the hustle and bustle of the joyuous Christmas season come, take the oppportunity to listen listen to ONE or BOTH dynamic guest speakers. Monday, Nov. 10th: at 7 p.m. in Our Lady’s Chapel

Fr. Joachim Nnanna of the Peterborough Peterborough Diocese, Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes in Cardiff & 2 mission churches. Spiritual Director of Peterborough Diocese Cursillo Cursillo Topic:“ The Ten Commandments – and what they mean

to us in our lives today.” Tuesday, Nov. 11 : @ 7 p.m. in the church: Fr Fr.. Peter Proulx

Let’s Journey Together Thursday’s topic will be: The tension between the Catholic church and science. How is this evident today? today? Why does this tension exist? The 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 you wish.

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of the Pembroke Diocese, St. Francis Xavier Parish Topic : “The Mass – how we got to where we are today…

or in oother ther words – whywe do what…..” We all need time for reflection and spiritual growth. Take part, reflect or perhaps be challenged by what you hear.

Have you spiritually exercised your heart & soul recently?

N.B. – New schedules for servers who do not receive theirs by e-mail may be picked up in the Altar Server Room.

Just thought I would drop you a few lines to say hi. Everything is fine over here in Ghana. The rainy season has ended – it’s been a long and wet rainy season but on the whole the harvest has been good. I hope you and yours and all the parishioners of St. Francis Xavier parish are keeping well, please greet them for me. The diocesan priests to whom I shared the masses you last sent me were very happy and thankful to have them.

Friendship Fr. Kevin Rand DIOCESAN YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY: meetings of young adults (18 – 35) with Bishop Munhall will continue Fri., Nov. 14th and Fri., Dec. 19th (note change of date), 7–9 p.m. at St. Columbkille Cathedral. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, music, talk with the Bishop and discussion.

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 25th. Thank you for your ongoing support in this very worthwhile endeavor.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS have “KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS” cards for sale again this year. All proceeds go to charity events. Please call Brian at 432-0887 or Don at 433-9298 for info.

SUNDAY OFFERING: $5,065.00. Thank you.

VALLEY HARMONIZERS: Friday, Nov. 14th at S.F.X. Hall Renfrew @ 7:00 p.m. Tickets available at Aikenhead’s Drug Store, the Home Support office 613-432-7691 and at the door.

COMMUNITY SUPPER: Thursday, November 20 @ 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. The “PUT CHRIST BACK INTO CHRISTMAS” Nativity Scene opening is scheduled for Sunday, November 30th at 7:00 p.m. *SANDPOINT & BRAESIDE CWL BAKE SALE: Saturday, Nov. 22nd, 2008 – 9 am – 12 noon @ Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Hall.