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.”

TH
24 SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
TH
SEPTEMBER 12 , 2010
PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: We pray for our loved ones who have died recently,
especially M. Antoinette Baxter.

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”. We pray especially for Kay Kasaboski,
Gladys McNulty and Frank Walker. May your struggle be consoled by Christ’s love“.

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
As we begin a new fall season we seek God’s blessing on families, school children and teachers.
Entering into the newness of the school year may God fulfill hopes and bring safety to the journey.
We here at St. Francis Xavier Parish now embark on the journey with you. In a few weeks, we will
begin our “On Our Way with Jesus” program of Sacramental Preparation. As well, Bishop Mulhall
will be with us to celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation in November.
Consequently, our preparation for the sacrament will soon begin. May this be a re-awakening of
our Baptismal commitment to build the faith experience of our young people.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY: we will soon be starting our regular Sunday morning children’s program.
Thank you to the young parents who will facilitate the program this year. Your efforts are
appreciated by all who participate.
A special and much needed word of appreciation to Jane Freemark and her daughters, Lily
and Abbey, who have so generously co-ordinated and facilitated this ministry for many years
now. Your commitment has been our blessing. As a new group shows leadership this year we
are grateful for efforts in the past.
We welcome Laura Valliquette as our new co-ordinator of this ministry.

EMERGENCY APPEAL FOR VICTIMS OF THE FLOOD IN PAKISTAN

A collection for this cause will be taken up, this weekend September 11-12.
The funds will be allocated to Development and Peace which, in turn, is collaborating directly with Caritas
Pakistan, the local Catholic Agency for relief and assistance which is also a member of Caritas International,
the Church’s global humanitarian aid network.

BISHOP’S COLLECTION FOR THE NEEDS OF THE CANADIAN CHURCH:

The annual Collection for the Needs of the Church in Canada will be held in most parishes in Canada
next weekend. The monies raised will be sent to our diocese, which will use these revenues to help pay
its annual contribution to the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB). Through the
work of the Bishops of Canada who are its members, the Conference is involved in national and
international areas of pastoral activity, including social justice, ecumenical and interfaith relations,
collaboration with Aborignal Peoples, life and family issues, liturgy, catechesis, doctrine and relations
with Catholic associations and movements. It also provides the Bishops a forum to share their
experiences and insights on the life of the Church and major events that shape our society.
The offices of the CCCB are located at 2500 Don Reid Drive, in Ottawa, where a staff of approxi-
mately 40 works in different services, supporting the pastoral work of the Bishops nationally and
internationally.
E XPLORING OUR CATHOLIC FAITH: Interest in exploring our Catholic Faith has been expressed by a cou- co u-
ple of people. The Rite of Christian Initiation is a process of preparing people for such a journey. Some
people, however, are interested in faith exploration and are not totally unaware of our traditions.
Con
Consequently, we need to adapt a program in an appropriate way. We would, at this time, invite anyone
who is interested in such an exploration to contact the parish office now. We will prepare a process mindful
of where the participants are at in their faith
faith journey.
journey.
 LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies

MON Sept. 13 7:00 p.m. Randy McNulty, Brothers and Father, C. J. – Mom & Family
TUE Sept. 14 9:30 a.m. Robenna Corbin – Neal & Margaret Moriarity
12:30 p.m. S.T.A. School Mass: Kim Shalla-Vaile – Rita McBain
WED Sept. 15 4:15 p.m. Marjorie Humphry – Mr. & Mrs. Frank Freemark
THU Sept. 16 10:30 a.m. Bonnechere Manor: Marie Danis – The Estate
12:10 p.m. Ann Marie McLellan – Eileen Windle
FRI Sept. 17 8:00 a.m. Ed Pastway – Stanley Benish
SAT Sept. 18 2:30 p.m. Marriage: KERRI LATENDRESSE & JEFF O’CONNOR
5:00 p.m. Paul Forbes – Mary & Jim Michaud
SUN Sept. 19 10:30 a.m. Gail Wasyliw – Husband, Nick & Sons, Robert & Christian
Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

LITURGICAL ROLES
25th Sunday of Ordinary Time September 19th, 2010
SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – R. Laxton; J. Lemay
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – B. Holley Family
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – T. Lemenchick;
G. Curry; D. Mantil; C. Sulpher; B. Brown
SERVERS – M. Brumm; R. Droppo; A. Freemark
CANTOR – C. Slight
SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – T. Keller; J. Valliquette
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – Y. Kohl; J. Mahusky;
R. & L. Wojcik
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – A. Blackburn; T. Fiebig;
M. Campbell; A. & R. A. Dicker
SERVERS – S. Perry; S. Rowat; R. & T. Blackburn
CANTOR – R. Laxont

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER C.W.L.: KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, Renfrew Council 1916:

regular monthly meeting will be held ♦ will hold their first General Meeting of the new
in the Parish Hall at 7 p.m., Sept. 14th. Fraternal Year on Monday, Sept. 13th at 7 p.m. in
All members are invited. the K of C Hall. Incoming Grand Knight, Dean
Come and join us. Black, invites all members for an evening of fellow-
ship & fraternalism.
ST FRANCIS XAVIER BOOK CLUB: Our ♦ Collect aluminum cans, aluminum eavestroughs,
group will soon meet. The Book Club is a aluminum siding, copper, liquor and beer bottles
relaxed get-together of people who read a and old car batteries on the last Sunday of every
common book exploring popular and month. All proceeds from the sale of these items
relevant writings of faith issues pertinent are distributed to K of C Charities. If you would
to our Catholic experience. This is an open like to participate and get your name on our list
invitation to anyone who is interested in please call Don Coyne (433-9298), Rick Norman
participation. Please watch the bulletin (432-8603) or Don Letts (433-9172).
for upcoming information on our next
*MARRIAGE BANNS*
book title and meeting.
Jeff O’Connor & Kerri Latendresse (3)
CHURCH SUPPERS (See Posters for details)
ST. MARY’S PARISH, QUYON: Sun., Sept. 19th from 3:30 – 6: 30 p.m.; Adults: $12; Children
Children 10 & under: $6
th
ST. PATRICK’S PARISH, MT. ST. PATRICK: Sun., Sept. 26 beginning at 1:00 p.m.; Adults: $12; Children: $5
OTTAWA VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL MESSIAH WORKSHOP (Sept. 25, 2010), 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at St. John
Chrysostom Parish Hall, Arnprior: Interested singers are invited to this workshop to join the Ottawa Valley
Music Festival chorus in St. John Chrysostom’s Church Roof Committee Fundraising production of the Messiah
on December 5th. Fee is $20. For more info and to register contact 613-863-0335 or info@valleyfestival.ca

THE BONNECHERE MANOR FOUNDATION: cordially THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.:

invites you to the Groundbreaking ceremony for the *Mon. P.P.C 7:30 p.m.
Bonnechere Manor Auditorium on Monday, Sept. 20 th (Rectory Mtg. Rm. #2)
at 3:15 p.m. Refreshments and social time afterwards.
Come celebrate with us. BEREAVEMENT GROUP: resumes
again on the Monday, September
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CEMETERY 20th at 7:30 p.m. in the Small
Celebration of New Life Hall. Deacon Don Smith
Sunday, September 19th, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.
Rain: celebration at St. Franc is Xavier Church
Francis Church.. SUNDAY OFFERING : SEPT. 5th
“Lord, for your faithful people, $4,633.00
$,3562.00 (206 envelopes) + $240.00 (loose)
life has changed, not ended.” + $ 831.00 (EFT – 18 postings)