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.com
“St. Francis Xavier, a welcoming faith community lovingly sharing the gifts of God.”

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

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DECEMBER 14 , 2008
THE YEAR OF ST. PAUL
“A special year will be dedicated for the Bimillennium Celebrations of the Birth of the
Apostle Paul. This Pauline Year will run from June 28, 2008 to June 29, 2009” Pope Benedict XVI

We will celebrate this Pauline Year with a Parish Mission during Lent. It will be
facilitated by Father Rick Walsh – a member of the Paulist Community in Toronto.

After his “conversion”, on the way to Damascus, Paul traveled throughout parts of Asia Minor (currently Turkey), Syria, and
Arabia (now Jordan), all the way to Jerusalem, before reaching Europe, Greece and ultimately Rome. One can reasonably date
his journeys back to around 50 A.D. or so.
First Journey
From Antioch to Cyprus and to the south of Anatoly (Perge, Antioch of Psidia, Iconium, Lystra and Derbe), Paul and Barnabas
preached with ardor in the synagogues the Good News of the Resurrection and salvation of Jesus, establishing some communities
there. When the Jews distanced themselves from him, Paul then turned his preaching towards the Gentiles.
(continued next week)

TEN WAYS TO GET MORE OUT OF ADVENT (continued from last week)
6) Pray for patience: If you find yourself becoming anxious or upset, ask the Lord for the gift of patience. Then make
a conscious effort to be a more patient person.
7) Get rid of grudges: Use Advent as an opportunity to let go of any anger or resentment that you might be holding onto.
8) Do something nice for someone every day: It might be an encouraging word, a phone call, a note of appreciation or a
little act of kindness.
9) Offer up: something painful or difficult in your life. The best way to transform trials and tensions is to turn them into a
prayer.
10) Think about: the special gifts and talents God has given you. How are you using these gifts?

NOEL, Come and join our Christmas choir. We will have practices on December 20th at 3:00 p.m. An
SING NOEL,
additional time will be announced before the Christmas Eve services. We look forward to seeing you.

“CHORRILLOS CHILD FEEDING PROJECT IN PERU“: A report has been prepared outlining the
progress of the child feeding program in Lima, Peru, which the people of the Diocese of Pembroke
are committed to supporting. As we enter into our 3rd year of funding, we would ask for your prayers
and continued commitment and support for this very worthwhile project. Please pick up a copy of
the report, available at the entrances of the church.
RENFREW KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: at THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.:
313 Raglan St. will be serving FREE COMMUNITY *Mon. Bereavement Group 7:30 p.m.
FRIENDSHIP DINNERS on Christmas Day from 11 a. (Rectory Mtg. Rm. 1)
m. – 2:00 p.m. We provide free transportation to *Wed. Finance & Property Cmte 7:30 p.m.
and from the hall, free delivery and takeout. (Rectory Mtg. Rm. 2)
Please call Brian Long at 613-432-0887 or Don
Coyne at 613-433-9298 for dinner requests and
info. On Christmas Day only call 432-6121.

SUNDAY OFFERING: $4,924.59 ($4,309.59 [228 postings] + $615 Automatic

Withdrawals [15 postings]).

ST. JOSEPHùS HIGH SCHOOL IN RENFREW: is presenting their Annual Christmas Concert on Thursday,
December 18th at 7:00 p.m. The theme is öKEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMASõ. Be prepared to have your hearts
lifted by these talented young people! Free-will donations will be gratefully accepted at the door.

2009 SUNDAY CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES: are ready for pick up from the tables in the main foyer.
If you are not an envelope user and would like to be, please place your name and full address on the sheets provided
and envelopes will be put out for you in the near future.

SUNDAY MISSALS: for 2009 are now available at the church entrances. Price: $4. Please write your
name on the inside cover so that if left in the church it is easier for us to return it to you.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS have “KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS” cards for sale. All proceeds go to charity events. Please
call Brian at 432-0887 or Don at 433-9298 for info.
SALVATION
SALVATION ARMY: Candlelight service – Sunday, December 21st @ 6:30 p.m.

LITURGICAL ROLES LITURGICAL ROLES

4th Sunday of Advent
December 21st/December22nd, 2008
SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – C. Black; J. Dowdall
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – D. & C. Black;
E. Yantha; H. O’Connell
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – C. Sulpher;
D. Lennox; G. Curry; E. Coulas; K. Black
SERVERS – T. Sul; M. Brumm;
B. Kingsbury; A. Carthy-Varsch
SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD– J. Valliquette; T. Keller
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – N. & M. Stroud;
W. & E. Keon
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – T. McIntyre;
T. Fiebig; M. Campbell; R. A. & A. Dicker
SERVERS – S. Perry; J. Mahusky
A. Kingsbury; E. Humphrey
CHILDREN’S LITURGY – C. Campbell; V. Smaggus
Feast of the Holy Family
December 27th/December 28th, 2008
SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – I. Connors; M. Mahusky
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – J. Mahusky; D. Ballard;
B. & S. A. Holley
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – R. Elliott;
D. Mooney; N. & R. Connors; H. Robinson
SERVERS – K. & A. Hall; K. & V. Slight
SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD– J. Perry; M. Richards
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – M. & P. & S. Bergin;
Y. Kohl
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – B. & D. O’Connor;
S. O’Neil; A. M. Millar; C. Moriarity
SERVERS – M. Joly; M. Froats; A. & N. Wright
CHILDREN’S LITURGY – L. Valliquette; C./D. Holley

LITURGICAL ROLES FOR CHRISTMAS &

NEW YEARS – AS ASSIGNED
 CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH
CONFESSIONS: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24TH
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
CHRISTMAS EVE - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24TH
6:30 p.m. – Carols with Children’s Choir 7:00 p.m. - Christmas Eve Mass
9:00 p.m. - Carols with Choir 9:30 p.m. - Christmas Eve Mass
CHRISTMAS DAY - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25TH
10:00 a.m. - Carols with Choir 10:30 a.m. - Christmas Day Mass
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27TH - 5:00 p.m. - Feast of the Holy Family
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28TH - 10:30 a.m. – Feast of the Holy Family
NEW YEAR’S EVE – WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31ST
5:00 p.m. – Mary the Mother of God
NEW YEAR’S DAY – THURSDAY, JANUARY 1ST
10:30 a.m. – Mary the Mother of God

OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISH

CONFESSIONS: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24TH
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
CHRISTMAS EVE - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24TH
5:30 p.m. – Carols with Children’s Choir 6:00 p.m. - Christmas Eve Mass
8:00 p.m. - Carols with Choir 8:30 p.m. - Christmas Eve Mass
CHRISTMAS DAY - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25TH
8:30 a.m. – Carols with SeniorChoir 9:00 a.m. - Christmas Day Mass
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27TH - 7:00 p.m. - Feast of the Holy Family
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28TH - 9:00 a.m. – Feast of the Holy Family
NEW YEAR’S EVE – WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31ST
7:00 p.m. – Mary the Mother of God
NEW YEAR’S DAY – THURSDAY, JANUARY 1ST
9:00 a.m. – Mary the Mother of God
 LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Please Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies for the
note next few weeks and keep this sheet as they will not be
published in upcoming bulletins

MONDAY, DECEMBER 15 – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21

MON Dec. 15 7:00 p.m. Michael Scott – John & Martha Scott & Family
TUE Dec. 16 9:30 a.m. Hall Ave. Apts.: Allan Marion – Michael-Allan & Elaine Marion
WED Dec. 17 4:15 p.m. Arden Hay – Bea & Family
THUR Dec. 18 10:30 a.m. Bonnechere Manor: Lorna Wright – Michael Kearns
12:10 p.m. Mabel Pulcine – Mary Mask
FRI Dec. 19 8:00 a.m. Arthur Guthro – Gert & Family
SAT Dec. 20 5:00 p.m. Stan Nighbor – Wife, Rose
SUN Dec. 21 10:30 a.m. Annie Kluke – The Estate
Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

MONDAY, DECEMBER 22 – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28

MON Dec. 22 7:00 p.m. Gert Lepine – Jan & Roy Leitch
Garnet Bresee – Wife, Rose & Family
TUE Dec. 23 9:30 a.m. Vincent, Joey, Mom & Dad – The Elliott Family
WED Dec. 24 7:00 p.m. CHRISTMAS MASS
9:30 p.m. CHRISTMAS MASS
THUR Dec. 25 10:30 a.m. CHRISTMAS MASS
FRI Dec. 26 NO PARISH LITURGY
SAT Dec. 27 5:00 p.m. Tom & Clarissa Mahusky – The Family
SUN Dec. 28 10:30 a.m. Mary St. Michael – The Family
Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

MONDAY, DECEMBER 29 – SUNDAY, JANUARY 4

MON Dec. 29 7:00 p.m. Dan Scully – Barry & Eve Yantha
TUE Dec. 30 9:30 a.m. Max Box – Doreen Sulpher
WED Dec. 31 5:00 p.m. John Clouthier & Kay Beaudoin – Darlene & Fay
THUR Jan. 01 10:30 a.m. Urban Agnew – The Estate
FRI Jan. 02 8:00 a.m. Earl Bennett – Norma Bennet & Family
12 noon HOLY HOUR
SAT Jan. 03 5:00 p.m. Roy Pleau – Gerry & Cecelia Kusluski
SUN Jan. 04 10:30 a.m. Joan Rolland – Louise & Rocknie Gavin
Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

LITURGICAL ROLES FOR CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S

It would be MOST HELPFUL if those involved in ministries would contact the Anne
Smith (613-646-2250, evenings/weekends or hydrobaysmith@aol.com to inform if they
are available to assist at the Christmas and New Year’s liturgies.