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: sfx.parish@on.aibn.com Web Site: www.sfxrenfrew.blogspot.com
“St. Francis Xavier, a welcoming faith community lovingly sharing the gifts of God.”

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20 SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
AUGUST 16TH 2009
PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: We pray for our loved ones who have died recently.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK AND SHUT-IN: “Let us raise up in prayer those who seek
God’s healing love, those at the hospital, hospice and at home. May your struggle
be consoled by Christ’s love“.

SISTER SHEILA WHELAN

S ister Sheila is currently on holidays. Upon her return she begins a

new appointment as a member of the Leadership Team for her
community, the Grey Sisters of the Immaculate Conception. On the
weekend of September 12 th and 13 th we will have an opportunity to
prayerfully and socially express our gratitude to her for almost
eight years of ministry here at St. Francis Xavier.

Stone Fence Theatre presents Tickets available at:

COUNTRY SPARKIN’ St. Francis Xavier Parish Office
AT 613-432-5825
SUNNYDALE ACRES Aikenhead Pharmacy
Thursday, October 8, 2009 Breen’s Insurance
St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall, Ray’s Flowers
Plaunt St. S., Renfrew
Dinner Theatre: 6:00 p.m. Bell Tower Fundraiser
Admission: $40.00

FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION (August 15th): The Feast of the Assumption is the main
celebration of Mary's life and ministry. God assumed Mary into heaven, we believe, because of
Mary's special relationship with God. All of Mary's roles - Mother of God, Queen of Heaven, Lady
of Sorrows - are tied in with her position in heaven, guiding, watching, and caring for God's children.
In the papal document that made Mary's assumption dogma, or official teaching of the Catholic Church,
Pope Pius XII declares that God "... from all eternity regards Mary with a most favorable and unique
affection" (Munificentissimus Deus, 1950). This affection accounts for why God brought Mary, body
and soul, into heaven before the end times.
We believe Mary herself was born without sin, so that she could bring forth God's son, Jesus. Mary's
Immaculate Conception, when Catholics celebrate Mary's sinless nature, is another important feast in
the Catholic Church.
Since Mary had no sin, she could not die like normal, sinful people and ascend to heaven, a higher
place. Therefore, God had to assume her, or take her up while she was still alive, to bring her to
heaven.
Why Mary's Assumption is Important to Catholics
We believe that Mary is not only the mother of Jesus, but of all who believe. As the Holy Mother,
Mary's assumption reflects God's promise to all his children. All who obey God and believe, as Mary
did, will join God in heaven.
All devout Christians live in the hope of new life after death, just as Jesus was raised from the dead on
the first Easter.
Catholics hold Mary's assumption as a reminder that God loves them and yearns for them to join Jesus,
Mary, and all the saints in heaven.
 LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies
MON Aug 17 7:00 p.m. Christine Narezny – Walter, Agnes & Family
TUE Aug 18 NO PARISH LITURGY
WED Aug 19 4:15 p.m. Kim Shalla-Vaile – The Shalla Family
THU Aug 20 10:30 a.m. Bonnechere Manor: Maureen Prince – Dick, Mark, Melissa & Dallas
12:10 p.m. Donald, Mary & John Smaggus & Dec’d Relatives – Gladys McNulty
& Family
FRI Aug 21 8:00 a.m. Reinhard Leppert – The Coyne Family
SAT Aug 22 5:00 p.m. M.P. & Catherine Kusluski & Deceased Family Members – The Estate
SUN Aug 23 10:30 a.m. Jack Enright – Elaine Turner & Family
Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

LITURGICAL ROLES
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21 Sunday in Ordinary Time AUG 22nd/23rd, 2009
SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – C. Black; J. Freemark
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – A. & W. Wren; E. & G. Boose
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – L. Kingsbury; K. Black; G. Harper;
T. Lemenchick; D. Lennox SUNDAY OFFERING
SERVERS – B. Kingsbury; A. & L. Freemark LAST WEEKEND:
SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m. $3,416.70
MINISTER S OF THE WORD – M. Richards; J. Perry $3,255.70 (244 postings)
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – D. & C. Varrin; L. Sammon; J. Lynch +
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – A. Blackburn; D. & M. McIntyre; T. McIntyre; D. Letts $161.00 (10 EFT postings)
SERVERS – E. McIntyre; S. Perry; B. Vincent; R. Blackburn

MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSE

All couples preparing for Marriage are required to participate in a Marriage Course. Beginning
this fall, a new course will be offered for engaged couples planning to be married in the Diocese
of Pembroke. Couples may participate in any one of the sessions. The new format is of a Friday
evening and two full Saturdays approximately 2-3 weeks apart. The following are the dates and
locations of the Marriage Prep Course.
Session #1 Pembroke Oct. 16, 17 & Nov. 7 Our Lady of Lourdes
Session #2 Renfrew March 5, 6 & 27 St. Francis Xavier
Session #3 Barry’s Bay April 9, 10 & 24 St. Lawrence O’Toole
Session #4 Pembroke April 16, 17 & May 1 Our Lady of Lourdes
The Preparation fee is $100.00 per couple and forms may be picked up at the Parish office.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CEMETERY

St. Francis Xavier Parish and Our Lady of Fatima Parish are planning a Celebration of
New Life at the cemetery on Sunday, September 20th, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. In case of
incle ment weather the celebration will be moved to St. Francis Xavier Church
clem Church..
The celebration will be inclusive of all family members who have died and in a
sp
speecial way, of all who have died in the last year. We will contact a member of
each fa mily to arrange for representation and someone to receive and place flowers
fam
for these loved ones.
“Lord, for yo ur faithful people, life has changed, not ended.”
your

PARISH SUPPERS PILGRIMAGE TO PERU: a third pilgrimage to

• O.L. of Grace, Westmeath, Aug. 16th
• Most Precious Blood, Calabogie, Aug. 23rd continuing commitment of our partnership with the
• O.L. of Angels, Brudenell, Aug. 30th
• St. Ignatius Parish, Maynooth, Sept. 6th
• O.L. of Mercy, Bancroft, Sept. 13th
Peru is being planned for Nov. 15th – Nov. 27, 2010 as a
people of Peru. Details are set out in a brochure available
at the parish office. Application deadline is April 30, 2010.
St. Vincent de Paul Society’s Yard & Bake Sale
Friday Sept. 4( 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) &
Saturday Sept. 5th ( 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.)
Knights of Columbus Hall – 170 Ellis St. Pembroke
Donations of Baked goods & other goods
are needed and greatly appreciated.
For info call Clare – 735-0883 or Peggy @ 735-7539