SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH

Fr. Peter Proulx, Pastor 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.”

EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

JANUARY 3RD 2010
PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: We pray for our loved ones who have died recently,
especially Emilie Joinette.
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“.

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS FROM FATHER KEVIN RAND

Dear Father Peter and Parishioners of St. Francis Xavier: I
am using the Feast of St. Francis Xavier to write to you all
to thank you for the love and support you have given me
on my last trip home.
It is my prayer and most fervent wish that our God, born a
child, will fill you all with his blessings this Christmas and
throughout the coming year.
Pray for me as I will pray for you.
Love
Fr. Kevin
HAPPY NEW YEAR:
As we enter a new decade and New Year we are blessed with hope! May the
“Blessings of God” truly enrich our tomorrows.
As I look forward to the future, I also must express my thanks to all who made this season
a special one for me. Your
Your thoughtfulness and kindness is much appreciated.
Fr. Peter

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY (Jan. 18 – 25, 2010)

Eight days of prayer
The traditional period in the northern hemisphere for the Week of Prayer for
Christian Unity is 18-25 January. Those dates were proposed in 1908 by Paul
Wattson to cover the days between the feasts of St. Peter and St. Paul, and
therefore have a symbolic significance.
In order to unite with one another, we must love one another;
in order to love one another, we must know one another;
in order to know one another, we must go and meet one another.

These words, known as the "Testament of Cardinal Mercier," are an impetus for the annual Week of Prayer
for Christian Unity. The week (actually an octave, eight days) has been celebrated continuously since 1894.
However, the Week was a dream of many Christian leaders since the early years of the 19th century.
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is now celebrated around the world in January.
"You Are Witnesses of These Things." (Luke 24:48) is the 2010 theme for the Week of Prayer for
Christian Unity (January 18-25). Begun in 1908, these days have been set aside each year so that
Christians the world over may share the prayer of Jesus: "that all may be one... that the world may
believe" (John 17:21).
 LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies
MON Jan. 4 7:00 p.m. Mary & George Russell – The Family
TUE Jan. 5 9:30 a.m. Mary Kluke – Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Sampson
WED Jan. 6 4:15 a.m. Rita Mahusky – Georgina Mahusky
THU Jan. 7 10:30 a.m. Bonnechere Manor: Todd Godin – The Family
12:10 p.m. Andrew Donohue – Aunt Angela
FRI Jan. 8 8:00 a.m. Mr. & Mrs. Archie Pecore – The Family
SAT Jan. 9 5:00 p.m. Amelia Yantha – Lola Mulvihill
SUN Jan. 10 10:30 a.m. Fr. Kenneth Martin – Shirley Gervais
Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

LITURGICAL ROLES
JANUARY 9th/10th, 2010 – Baptism of the Lord
SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – K. Harris: J. Dowdall SUNDAY OFFERING:
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – M. & V. Proulx; D. & C. Sulpher December 27th:
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – L. Armstrong; B. Brown; D. Mantil; $3,426.52
D. Mooney; H. Robinson $3,275.52 (171 envelopes)
ALTAR SERVERS: C. & D. Dowdall; C. Holley; A. Freemark + $151.00 (9 EFT postings)
CANTOR: J. Mathieu Thank you to all the
parishioners who have
SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m. so faithfully contributed
MINISTER S OF THE WORD – N. Saumure; M. Timm to the parish over the
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – Y. Kohl; R. Laxton; B. & M. Charbonneau last year.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – R. A. & A. Dicker; D. Yemen;
D. Letts; A. M. Millar
ALTAR SERVERS: B. Vincent; M. Froats; A. & N. Wright CHRISTMAS OFFERING:
CANTOR - K. Slight $8,185.91

LIMA-PEMBROKE PARTNERSHIP: Your ongoing support to the needy projects in the poor communities
LIMA-
of Lima are very much appreciated by the Peruvian people. The Diocesan pilgrims traveling to Peru will see
firsthand how our donations will be used in helping to feed malnourished children, or help build much
needed nursery schools, chapels and community centres in the slum areas of Lima. A Diocesan pilgrimage
is being planned for November 2010. For more info please see brochures found at church entrances or
contact Yvonne Skelpowicz 613-432-6725 or Sister Pauline Coulterman 613-732-1306.

PILGRIMAGE TOUR TO OBERAMMERGAU, GERMANY: THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.:

exploring the Alpine countries and Oberammergau’s
Passion Play September 1 – 13, 2010. Price:
$5,795.00 For more info please contact Jamieson
Travel & Tours 613-682-7011 or 1-888-582-7011 or
Paul J. Morris at paulmorris@pembrokediocese.
com or 613-732-7933 ext. 207
3rd ANNUAL RETREAT FOR MEN:
will be held at Marguerite Centre, Pembroke
from January 29th to 31st, 2010. Theme:
“Kneeling before the Father: Being Masculine
and Catholic Today”. The theme speakers will
be Fr. Tom Zoeller and Scott Egan from
Madonna House Community. For further
info call Mark Reilander (613-735-3894) or
David Douthwright (613-657-9815). Cost:
$150. Please register soon by sending your
name, address, phone number, e-mail ad-
dress and deposit of $25 payable to Holy
Canadian Martyrs Parish (mark Men’s Re-
treat on your cheque) and mail to David
Doughwright, 92A Annie Mayhew Rd., R.R.#2,
Combermere, ON K0J 1L0
EUCHRE ~ Four Hand ~ Weekly ~ January
through April 2010 commencing Wednesday,
January 6 @ 7 p.m. in Our Lady of Perpetual
Help Church Hall, Dochart St., Braeside.
Admission: $3, lunch available, 50/50 draw,
prizes. For info: Carol Frood 613-623-7496.
See posters.
*Mon. P.P.C. 7:30 p.m.
(Rectory Mtg. Rm. #2)
*Tues. Finance & Property 7:00 p.m.
(Rectory Mtg. Rm. #2)
*Wed. Bereavement Grp. 7:30 p.m.
(Rectory Mtg. Rm. #1)
*Thurs. Liturgy Committee 3:30 p.m.
(Rectory Mtg. Rm. #2)
DIOCESAN RETREAT: for youth, Grades
8 to 12, at Bishop Smith Catholic High
School in Pembroke from Friday, January
29th to Sunday noon, January 31st. The
fee is $35 before January 15th or $40 until
Jan. 25th. Information and waiver forms
are available at the parish, your high
school, the diocesan website or contact
Yvette Bourque at 613-732-7933 ext. 208
or yvettebourque@pembrokediocese.com
See posters.
ALGONQUIN CULTURE DAY:: Thursday, January 28th ,
12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Workshop, hosted by Renfrew and
area Right Relations with Aboriginal People study
group, Stewart Hall, Trinity St. Andrew’s United
Church, Renfrew, $12 at the door, by staff of the Al-
gonquin Culture Centre, Pikwakanagan First Nations,
Golden Lake. Refreshments. Info/Register Beulah
Wright 432-3295. Please see posters.