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.”

3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

JANUARY 24TH, 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. May your struggle be
consoled by Christ’s love“.

HAITI RELIEF FUND: In answer to the request made by the Holy Father and in
conjunction with the Bishops of Canada, Bishop Mulhall is appealing to your generosity to
come to the aid of the population of Haiti in its hour of need. Development & Peace is the national
organization of our Church that will likely be the venue for the campaign’s distribution.
Cheques, marked “Haitian Relief Fund” should be made out to St. Francis Xavier Parish
for tax receipt purposes. To be eligible for matching grants from the Federal Government,
contributions must be made between January 12 and February 12. We encourage you to join
our special collection. Your are also free to bring donations to the parish office at any time.
We pray that the Holy Spirit will touch the hearts of the world population as we all respond
to this appeal for generosity and solidarity in the present emergency campaign.

PILGRIMAGE TO OUR TWIN DIOCESE: We will be leaving for Peru February 1st for a two week stay
in Chincha Alta, Peru: Nancy Bailey, Cathy Mahusky, Terri-Lynn Mahusky and Yvonne Sklepowicz, together with 2
people from Mattawa and 2 people from Arnprior. A group of nine people from our diocese will accompany Sr.
Pauline Coulterman (a sister of St. Joseph who missioned in Chincha Alta, Peru, for over 23 years) to visit mem-
bers of our sister parish of Our Lady of Fatima. The group hopes to share funds with needy families for the ne-
cessities of life, i.e.: food, beds and bedding. They hope to participate in work projects while there and to have
funds to aid in providing a loan or grant to assist families with a self-sufficient future.
Your donations to this mission project are important. Please consider a special donation over the next two weekends.
Upon their return we will host a gathering for an update. Let us not forget the devastating earthquake a few
years ago and the need for people to now rebuild their lives.

CELEBRATING EUCHARIST: We expect our Church in Canada to issue a new “Sacramentary” in 2011.
It will affect the way we all celebrate daily Mass and Sunday Eucharist. We will need time to review,
reflect on, and implement a few things that will deepen our appreciation of the celebration of
our Sacrament.
Continuing until Lent, we are using the homily time to look at our current celebration of Eucharist, what
the liturgy is meant to be, and how each of us can fully participate in celebrating Mass.
Jan. 30 – 31 – The Liturgy of the Eucharist Feb. 6 – 7 - The Communion Rite
Feb. 13 – 14 - The Dismissal Rite

DIOCESAN RETREAT: for youth, Grades 8 to 12, to be held at Bishop Smith Catholic High School,
Pembroke from Friday, Jan. 29th to Sunday noon, Jan. 31st. Fee: $40. Info & waiver forms at the parish,
your high school, the diocesan website or contact Yvette Bourque at 613-732-7933 ext. 208 or yvette-
bourque@pembrokediocese.com. See posters.
DEVELOPMENT & PEACE WORKSHOP: Sat., Jan. 30th - 10 a.m. to noon - Marguerite Centre, Pembroke. Pembroke.
Prayerful reflection on the holy season of Lent, discussion about how to use Share Lent materials with the
par
parish and info about the work of D & P, including update on the Emergency Relief effort in Haiti.
>C.W.L. MEMBERSHIP: All women of the parish are invited2009 INCOME TAX RECEIPTS: are now
to join the Catholic Women’s League. Membership ready. To obtain a receipt, simply
put a stamped, self-addressed enve-
envelopes may be found in the church envelope
lope in the collection basket and it
package or at each entrance to the church. Fee: $15. will be mailed to you or drop in to
>SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL: for the Messenger of the Sacred the office during office hours.
Heart is $15.00. Please remit to Johanna Mathieu. Payments may be ALTAR LINEN SCHEDULES: are ready
put in the collection basket in an envelope clearly marked “Sacred for pick-up on the table in the main
Heart Messenger Renewal”; please include name and phone number. foyer. Thank you to those who assist
New members encouraged. Info contact Johanna at 432-7622. the parish in this capacity.
 LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies
MON Jan. 25 7:00 p.m. Bert Vice – Linda Vice
TUE Jan. 26 9:30 a.m. Rod, Wayne & Colleen – Mary Moran
WED Jan. 27 4:15 p.m. Estelle Perry – Ed & Mary McCann
THU Jan. 28 10:30 a.m. Bonnechere Manor: Deceased Family – Marie Windle
12:10 p.m. Bill Hall – Murray Dowdall
FRI Jan. 29 8:00 a.m. Leo Mulholland – Bill & Susan Ringrose
SAT Jan. 30 5:00 p.m. Joe Dagenais & Dec’d Members of the Dubeau Family – Gertrude Dagenais
Pat Pouliot – Lola Mulvihill
SUN Jan. 31 10:30 a.m. Allan Ulmer – Shirley Gervais
Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

LITURGICAL ROLES
JANUARY 30 /31st, 2010 – 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m.

MINISTERS OF THE WORD – J. Cuff; J. Freemark SUNDAY OFFERING:
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – R. Laxton, L. Lee; G. & L. Curry January 17th:
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – L. Kingsbury; T. Lemenchick; D. Lennox; $3,371.45
D. Mantil; D. Mooney $3,080.00 (222 envelopes –
ALTAR SERVERS: B. Kingsbury; A. Freemark; C. Holley; M. Brumm averaging $13.87 each)) +
CANTOR: L. Mahusky $140.45 (Loose)
+ $151.00 (9 EFT postings)
SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m.
MINISTER S OF THE WORD – N. Saumure; J. Valliquette
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – B. & M. Charbonneau; Y. Kohl; M. Richards
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – D. & M. McIntyre; T. McIntyre; B. & D. O’Connor
ALTAR SERVERS: E. McIntyre; B. & H. & M. Mahusky
CANTOR - D. Black
THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.:
*Wed. Bereavement Grp. 7:30 p.m.
(Rectory Mtg. Rm. #1)

S.F.X BOOK CLUB: To begin the new year, the S.F.X. Book Club will be reading Scott Hahn’s
book, “Reason to Believe.” This book “unravels the mysteries, corrects misunderstandings, and offers
thoughtful, straightforward response to common objections to the Catholic faith.” To order a book
please contact Heidi Robinson at 613-433-9954 or email heidirob30@hotmail.com. The cost for this
hardcover book is $19.36 (taxes included). Orders must be submitted by Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. Book
payment, pickup, and meet and greet will be Monday, February 1st at 7:30 p.m. in the church basement.
Next meeting dates and chapters will be discussed at this time. All new members welcome.

> STE-ANNE PARISH C.W.L. VALENTINE DINNER: Sunday, February 7th from 3:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the
Municipal Hall, Calumet Island. Adults: $12; Children 12 & Under: $5. See posters for more information.
> CALABOGIE/RENFREW PRO-LIFE ASSOC.: will be having a meeting at 7 p.m., January 26th at the
Knights of Columbus Hall in Renfrew. All are welcome.

TIRED OF WAITING? TRY WAITING FOR SOMETHING BIG LIKE PARENTS.

Foster and Foster with a View to Adopt Parents are Needed in Renfrew County
If you would like to learn more about what is involved in fostering or fostering with a view to
adopt, please contact Family and Children’s Services of Renfrew County @ 735-6866 x4060.
>Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Fatima Card Parties: Jan. 24, Feb. 7, Feb. 21, Mar. 7 and
Mar. 21. at 7:00 p.m. in OLF Parish Hall. Admission: $3; lunch will be served; 50/50 available.
.>ALGONQUIN CULTURE DAY:: Thurs., Jan. 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 Algonquin Culture Cen-
tre, Pikwakanagan First Nations, Golden Lake. Refreshments. Info/Register Beulah Wright 432-3295. See posters
>OUR LADY OF PEACE
PEACE ROSARY GUILD:GUILD: cordially invites you to come and make mission rosaries on
Saturday, February 6th at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Hall, Braeside, 1p.m. – 4 p.m. Bring scissors, a willing
mind and something for a pot-luck lunch. For info, please contact Mike or Jane Tremblay at 613-432-4065.
RENFREW & DISTRICT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL: “Annual Fundraising Dinner“, Friday, February
12th @ 6 p.m. at Trinity St. Andrew’s United Church. Buffer dinner, silent auction and guest
speaker, Mr. Leo Van Arragon. To reserve a seat please call 613-432-6554.
VICTIMS SERVICE OF RENFREW COUNTY : is looking for Crisis Responder Volunteers. Info call 613-649-
2852 or 1-877-568-5730. Applications are now being accepted for our Spring Training...Be a part of a team that
is making a difference
DIOCESAN MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSE: Registration forms are at the church entrances
or at the parish office. Session #2 to be held at here at S.F.X. is made up of the three following
dates: Friday, March 5 th, 7 - 9 p.m., Saturday, March 6th, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, Mar.
27 th, 9 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Deadline for Session #2 is Feb. 26 th, 2010.