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.”

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25 SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SEPTEMBER 20TH 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“.

ON OUR WAY WITH JESUS: We will soon begin our year-long program of Sacramental
preparation with and for our young people. “On Our Way with Jesus” is a two-part series. In the
fall season we look at God’s forgiving love and we arrive at a celebration of the Sacrament
of Reconciliation in Advent.
In early winter, we continue with the program leading to a
celebration of First Communion during the Easter Season. ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
The program is a family commitment with the support of our parish CEMETERY
catechists. “Celebration of New
Registration forms may be picked up at the parish office. Life”
Sunday, September 20th
THANK YOU 2:00 p.m.
A
fare
lthough I will still be part of this worshipping com-
munity for the next few weeks, now that the formal
com-

farewells are over, I would like to take this opportunity to

Rain Alternative:

extend a sincere thank you to all who were involved in DONATION: A word of thanks
any way in the planning and execution of the celebration. to the C.W.L. of our parish for
It was indeed a beautiful weekend beginning with the their recent donation to the
celebration of the Eucharist both days as well as the social cross painting project just
time afterward. I do appreciate your many kind words completed. The donation
and most especially, your presence. The entertainment, is made in appreciation of
the decorations, the music and of course, the food, ce cer-
r-
Sr. Sheila Whelan’s time of
tainly added to everyone’s enjoyment.
ministry among us.
I do carry you in my heart with gratitude as I move on.
You have enriched me in ways far too numerous to count. ~~~~~~~~~~~~
Again, Thank you
you and God bless each of you.
Sister Sheila Stone Fence Theatre presents
COUNTRY SPARKIN’
CHILDREN’S LITURGY PROGRAM: at AT SUNNYDALE ACRES
the 10:30 Sunday Mass will resume
Thursday, October 8, 2009
on October 4th.
St. Francis Xavier Parish
Co-ordinator, Jane Freemark invites
Plaunt St. S., Renfrew
anyone interested in joining the team
Dinner Theatre: 6:00 p.m.
of instructors to please contact her (613-432-9029).
Bell Tower Fundraiser
What better way to express your faith than by See posters for ticket information
sharing it with the our young children.

MASS SERVERS: We are currently PARISH SUPPERS

renew
newing our Mass Server Ministry
and are welcoming new members. We
a p preciate the support of parents for
encouraging the active participation of
their young people.
• St. Columbkille’s Cathedral, Sept. 20th
• St. Mary’s Parish, Quyon, Sept. 20th
• St. Patrick’s Parish, Mt. St. Patrick, Sept. 27th
• St. Jean Baptiste, Pembroke, Sept. 27th
• St. John Chrysostom, Arnprior, Oct. 18th
see posters for info
 LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies
MON Sept 21 7:00 p.m. Deceased Members of the Leppert Family – Lore & Don Coyne
TUE Sept 22 9:30 a.m. Kim Shalla-Vaile – Diane & Dieter Gundlack
WED Sept 23 4:15 p.m. Parents & Deceased Relatives – Ben & Theresa Surnoski
THU Sept 24 10:30 a.m. Bonnechere Manor: Repose of the Souls of the McGee Family
– Estate of Greg McGee
12:10 p.m. Alma Benish – Stanley Benish & Family
FRI Sept 25 8:00 a.m. Jack Enright – Maureen Enright
SAT Sept 26 5:00 p.m. John Pumphrey – Bea & Aileen
SUN Sept 27 10:30 a.m. John Nighbor – Norah Nighbor & Son, Garth
Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

LITURGICAL ROLES
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26 Sunday in Ordinary Time SEPTEMBER 26th/27th, 2009
SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – P. Dowdall; A.M. Slight;
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – J. Mahusky; S. McCanna; H. O’Connell; E. Yantha
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – L. Armstrong; B. Brown; D. & L. Coyne; D. Mantil
SERVERS – K. Dowdall; K. & V. Slight
SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m.
MINISTER S OF THE WORD – J. Perry; J. Valliquette SUNDAY OFFERING
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – M. Richards; L. Warren; R. & L. Wojcik LAST WEEKEND:
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – D. Yantha; K. & T. Mann; A. M. Millar; M. L. Rowat $4,212.50
SERVERS – S. Perry; K. Mulvihill; S. Rowat; M. Froats

ATTENTION LITURGICAL MINISTERS: F a l l s c h e d u l e s f o r A L L M I N I S T R I E S w i l l b e

produced soon. If you have any changes, please contact Anne Smith email hydrobaysmith@aol.com
or by phone 613-433-2846.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER BOOK CLUB: will be reading “The Red Tent” by Anita Diamant.
Our first brief meeting, will be held Mon., Sept. 28th at 7:30 p.m. in the rectory basement. We will
pick up the books, meet the members and decide on meeting dates and chapters to read. New
members always welcome. For more info please call 613-433-9954 and leave a message or email
heidirob30@hotmail.com

19th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL LIFE CHAIN: is scheduled for Sunday, October

4 th. Anyone wishing to participate should be in front of the Post Office on
Raglan Street S. at 2 p.m. Come and give one hour of your time to witness to
the unborn.
BILL C-384 – LEGALIZATION OF EUTHANASIA & ASSISTED SUICIDE
Over the next few months, members of Parliament will discuss Bill C-384.
This private member’s bill, introduced by MP Francine Lalonde, seeks to
legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide.
Information notices will be in this bulletin, so that we might consider some
of the points involved. i.e.: “The law can only guarantee safety and respect
for each Canadian life if it acknowledges that no one has the power to kill
anyone else. This is a social justice issue. Rather than creating a so-called
right to die, the law should protect OUR RIGHT TO LIVE!” (from the Catholic Organization
for Life and Family.
DEVELOPMENT & PEACE WORKSHOP: The diocese will sponsor its annual Fall
Workshop on Saturday, October 17th at Marguerite Centre, 700 Mackay St., Pem-
broke from 10 a.m. to noon, followed by lunch. The Fall Campaign this year is de-
signed to educate Canadians about FOOD SOVEREIGNITY, with the action of a
double postcard campaign, one to the Prime Minister and one to your local Mem-
ber of Parliament. Clergy and parish representatives are invited to attend.
OUR LADY SEAT OF WISDOM ACADEMY CELEBRATES ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY! OLSWA
invites you to an Open House on Sunday, October 4th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain or shine). As
a “thank you” to the wider community, the Academy would like to treat you to hotdogs and
ice cream, games for the kids and live entertainment. Come and meet our students and visit
“St. Joseph Hall” and “St. Mary Hall”. (Barry’s Bay “Life Chain” follows from 2 – 3 p.m.) For
more info: 613-756-3082.