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.”

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

DECEMBER 19TH 2010
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. We pray especially for
Gary Cybulski and Kay Kasaboski. May your struggle be consoled by Christ’s love“.

We gather as God’s people to celebrate that moment

in our history of Jesus being God’s promised fulfilled.
Let us celebrate as well God’s entry into our lives
as gather this Christmas.

F r. Peter
From the Pastors Desk
COMMUNION TO THE SICK & SHUT-INS – We express gratitude to those who share in this ministry. An effort
is made to greet these people at Christmas and Easter by the pastor. If you know someone who cannot be with
us and would appreciate the sacraments please call the parish office.
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SURPRISE VISIT – Ken and Annette Meleskie made a surprise visit last Saturday to see and hear their gift
of their grand piano. An embarrassing moment as we could not use it due to a pen that had inadvertently
fallen into the keys. With much good fortune and the efforts of Kevin McSheffrey we were finally able
to afford Ken and Annette the opportunity to hear it played. Thanks again to Ken and Annette.
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ON OUR WAY WITH JESUS: Last Saturday we celebrated the Sacrament of Reconciliation with our young
people and their parents who are on a year-long experience of coming to know God’s gift to us in the
sacraments. As we have come to know God’s love in this special way of forgiving us may you truly feel
much blessing as you move on to prepare for the table of Eucharist.
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CHRISTMAS DÉCOR – Our thanks to our caretaker, John Laviolette for his Angel creations on the walls
of the church. John’s artistic talent is our gift at St. Francis and often goes unrecognized. Please feel free to
personally extend your appreciation to him for his efforts.

MINISTRY Christmas Confessions

The Parish Staff extends a wish for ROLES FOR Our Lady of Fatima :
Blessings on your Christmas. CHRISTMAS Thursday, December 23rd
May your celebrations bring AND 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
NEW
Peace & Joy. YEAR’S St. Francis Xavier:
Fr. Peter Friday, December 24th
Martha o n D eacon
AS
Shar Don ASSIGNED 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
John MASS SCHEDULES : for Christmas and
And to all who share in our ministry here New Year liturgies for our local parishes
at St. Francis a gracious Thank You! may be found at the church entrances and
on the parish website.
 LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies
MON Dec. 20 7:00 p.m. Decd Members of the Kusluski & Brazeau Families – Bob & Tim
TUE Dec. 21 9:30 a.m. Gail Boose – Patricia Preen
WED Dec. 22 4:15 p.m. Arden Hay – Bea & Family
THUR Dec. 23 10:30 a.m. BONNECHER MANOR MASS: Urban Agnew – Earl Walsh
12:10 p.m. Vincent, Joey, Mom, Dad & Albert – The Elliott Family
FRI Dec. 24 7:00 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE MASS
9:30 p.m. CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS EVE MASS
SAT Dec. 25 10:30 a.m. CHRISTMAS DAY MASS
SUN Dec. 26 10:30 a.m. Lorne Freemark – The Agnel Family
Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx
LITURGICAL ROLES
Feast of the Holy Family December 26th, 2010
SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – A.M. Slight; N. Saumure
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – D. McDonald;
L. Lee; L. & S. Hall
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – T. Lemenchick; Dec. 1st, 2010
T. Fiebig; D. Mantil Dear St. Francis Xavier Parishioners:
SERVERS – V. Slight; J. Saumure; B. Vincent I thank you for your sending A CHRISTMAS
CANTOR – A. Hermans SURPRISE for a Peruvian Friend.

WEEKDAY READERS: 2011 schedules Your concern and financial support will encourage Sr.
are ready for pickup in the sacristy. Maria, Sr. Gloria, Fr. Santiago and in particular the work
team who will be visiting Chincha Alta in February. Your
generosity is making a great difference in the lives of the
SUNDAY OFFERING: people of the Chincha Valley.
December 12th: $3,364.46
I have just returned from Peru with a group of twenty-two
THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.: Pilgrims from the Pembroke Diocese. Everything went very
*Mon. Bereavement Group 7:30 p.m. well. I find that each time a group travels to Peru, they
(Small Hall #1) are awakened to the reality of the poverty in which so
many people are forced to live. This awakening helps one
2 ANNUAL DIOCESAN HIGH SCHOOL appreciate the benefits our country, Canada, has to offer
nd

RETREAT: (Gr. 8 – 12) at CSC Jeanne- and we realize that we have much to share with those who
Lajoie High School, Jan. 28th – 30th. Info & are less fortunate.
registration forms available in the parish,
at your High School or by contacting
Yvette at 613-732-7933 ext. 208 or yvette-
bourque@pembrokediocese.com.
GIVE A SPIRITUAL GIFT THIS
CHRISTMAS THAT WILL LAST FOREVER!
FEBRUARY 11TH – 13TH
Fr. Joe Nassal, CSSP; international retreat master and
author of eight books will be at Galilee Centre to present:
THE BREATH OF LIFE: HONOURING THE MYSTIC WITHIN
This retreat explores how we can honour the mystic within
by becoming aware of the love that God has kindled in our
hearts. For info: see bulletin boards, call 613-623-424 , go
to www. Galilee centre.com or info@galileecentre.com
19th Anniversary
Free Community
Friendship Dinner
In keeping with the true Spirit of
Christmas, the Knights of Columbus
will be serving free turkey friendship
dinners on Christmas day from 11 a.m.
to 2 p.m. Free delivery and take out,
also transportation to and from the
hall provided on request. Please call
Brian at 432-0887 or Don at 433-9298
.
for dinner requests or information.
Your donation of $1,300 will bring joy into the hearts of many
needy families many miles away. I will see that this donation
is sent to Chincha in time for our February work project.
The Canadian friends traveling with me will be visiting the
homes of the sick, elderly and most needy of the parish
and one of them will take a picture of the recipient of your
gift. We found last year that the needs of each family is so
diverse that we have to treat each family differently, but
each family is so appreciative of the fact that there are
friends far away who are ready to help them. Upon our
return in March we will inform you regarding the gift that
was purchased in your name.
There are so many family situations that need to be
attended to therefore every little bit helps. All of the
mission work done in Our Lady of Fatima Parish of
Chincha (approx. 28,000 parishioners) is financed with
the donations raised through our Congregation and Fr.
Santiago’s connections to his hometown in Spain.
On behalf of our Sisters, I say Thank You, ‘Gracias’. Many
blessings on you and your family.
Sincerely Yours,
Sister Pauline Coulterman
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, Renfrew Council
1916: Pop can pickup will be FRIDAY, DECEMBER
31ST. The Knights of Columbus thank you and wishes
everyone a Merry Christmas!