Sept.14

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.”

24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2008 IN YOUR PRAYERS: We pray for our loved ones who have died recently especially Vincent Kenopic, William Johnston and Jim Deslaurier Sr. We pray for our sick, especially Mary Russell, Kathy Searson, Dennis Enright, 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, and Helen Valliquette.

PARISH PHOTO DIRECTORY Many years ago the Parish had a Photo Directory done. It is now fun to look back at the history of the time as we see one another’s younger faces. And of course, many of our younger families have not had the opportunity to be in it. With the access we have to modern technology, the Pastoral Council is about to embark on a project of creating a new directory that will enhance our computer files of parishioners. Over the next few months we will have a camera set up for people to drop in after Mass in the Parish Hall and have personal and/or family pictures taken. We will eventually have an ongoing and renewing photo directory. A few points of interest to begin: ♦ there will be no cost to you; ♦ you will not be asked to purchase anything; ♦ you will eventually be able to access a copy of our directory as we have it well under way. It will primarily be an electronic version on a disc. If there is interest, we may have a printed version at a nominal cost; ♦ our own parishioners have volunteered to take the pictures; ♦ hopefully, some people will donate a few “baked goods” for our after Mass coffee/tea and juice gatherings while pictures are taken. Please look for updates in the bulletin over the next few weeks – and a final note: We have volunteers to do a large amount of the work. We need someone to coco - ordinate this project – that t hat is – a couple of people who will see that the volunteers are in place and that the Parish staff are on line as needed.

SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE: As we move into our Fall schedule you will see a project for “Shepherds of Good Hope” in Ottawa beginning in our Parish bulletin today. As well, the Development and Peace Fall Campaign is about to begin. I am inviting anyone interested in the Social Justice Committee and/or issues to join with our regular members for a coffee after the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, September 21 st in the rectory meeting room (back door of the house).

SHEPHERD’S OF GOOD HOPE:

We are collecting items for the Shepherds of Good Hope. Please drop off any of the following items at the parish office until the end of September: good winter clothing (boots, socks, sweaters, pants, coats, gloves, sheets, eets, towels, wash hats); aprons, tea towels, cutlery, mugs, plates, bowls, twin sh cloths, toiletries (razors, soap, shaving cream, tooth brushes, shampoo). We will also be at the church doors for your monetary donation. WEEKDAY MASS: A word of appreciation to the large number of parishioners who joined in the celebration of Mass with students of St. Thomas The Apostle School on Thursday. Your prayerful presence is a wonderful example to our students of our community spirit of worship.

LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies MON Sept. 15 7:00 p.m. TUE Sept. 16 9:30 a.m. WED Sept. 17 4:15 p.m. THU Sept. 18 10:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. FRI Sept. 19 8:00 a.m. SAT Sept. 20 5:00 p.m. SUN Sept. 21 10:30 a.m.

Mr. & Mrs. William Laporte, Sons & Daughters – Lucy McGregor Hall Ave. Apts.: Ed Pastway – Ray & Julie Coules Marie Danis – The Estate Bonnechere Manor: Greg McGee – Joan Parent-Jones Kay Beaudoin – Aileen & Dan Power Hans Berkhout – Anne Smith Mom, Dad & Brothers – Eleanor McAdam Cor Hermans – Wil & Arlette Hermans Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

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25 Sunday in Ordinary Time September 20th/September 21st, 2008 SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m. MINISTERS OF THE WORD – C. Black; K. Harris MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – M. & V. Proulx; E. & G. Boose MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – C. Sulpher; D. Lennox; G. Curry; R. Reid; K. Black SERVERS – H. & M. O’Neill; B. Vincent; T. Sul SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m. MINISTERS OF THE WORD – J. Perry; M. Timm MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – S. Nickel; L. Sammon; B. & E. Keon MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – T. McIntyre; T. Fiebig; A. Blackburn; R.A. & A. Dicker SERVERS – T. Noddin; J. Saumure; N. Walters; A. Kingsbury

ALTAR SERVERS, EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS, LECTORS, COMMENTATORS & HOSPITALITY MINISTERS

SUNDAY OFFERING: $4,424.13 (245postings). Thank you for your ongoing support.

PARISH SUPPERS: * St. Colubmkille’s, Pembroke – Sept. 21st * St. Mary’s Parish, Quyon – Sept. 21st * St. Patrick’s Parish, Mt. St. Patrick – Sept. 28th * St. John Chrysostom, Parish – Oct. 10th See posters for more information

BEREAVEMENT GROUP: The Bereavement Group with Deacon Don will start again on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND at 7:30 p.m.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FOURTH DEGREE MEETING: MEETING: The next Fourth Degree Meeting is on Tuesday, September 16th in Renfrew at 7 p.m. CHILDREN’S LITURGY PROGRAM: at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass will resume in a few weeks .

New schedules will start October 4th. If you wish to make any changes to this valuable >Co-ordinator, Jane Freemark service you provide the Parish, please contact asks that leaders from last year please Anne Smith (646-2250) TH { NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 16 } contact her (432-9029) to inform her whether or not they wish to continue.

KITCHEN CLEANCLEAN-UP: The C.W.L. will be holding a parish kitchen cleanclean-up on Mon., September 29 at 9 a.m. a.m. Any and all parishioners are wel welcome to participate.

>Jane also invites anyone else interested in joining the team to please contact her. What better way to express your faith than by sharing it with the next generation.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER BOOK CLUB: Heidi Robinson and Derek Lennox will be starting another book club in late September. The book that will be read is Anne Rice’s “Christ the Lord: Road to Cana”. Those interested in joining the club and purchasing a book (hardcover – $24.21) can contact Heidi at 613-433-9954 or [email protected]. Orders must be received by Sunday, September 14th. A brief book pick-up/payment/meet and greet will be on Monday, September 22nd at 7:30 in the Rectory Meeting Room. The book club will then meet at 7:30 p.m. on the following days: Mon., Oct. 6th and 20th, Mon., Nov. 3rd and 17th and Mon., Dec. 1st. New members are welcome! RTO/ERO, Retired Teachers Unit Renfrew South Fashion Show/Dessert: on September 24th @ 7:00 p.m. in SFX Hall. Tickets at participating merchants: Brides & Blooms, Douglas Moore Fashions, Ella’s, and Fraser’s Clothes Shops. Reserve a table 613-432-5535. Proceeds to Hospice Renfrew.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CEMETERY : Celebration of New Life Sunday, September 14th, at 2:00 p.m. (rain date – September 21st)