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 23RD 2011
PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: We pray for our loved ones who have died recently,
especially Amelia Mackwood.
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 especially Cecil Lewis, Marguerite
McIntyre and Rev. Nil Guillmette. May your struggle be consoled by Christ’s love“.

ON OUR WAY WITH JESUS

We will continue our faith program of preparation of young people who desire to come to full communion
with our Church.
“WE COME TO THE TABLE”: is the second series of our annual program. Parents and young people
Thursday, January 27th at 7:00 p.m. in the church.
will meet Thursday,

SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH, PERU MISSION: We recently received a letter from Sr. Pauline Coulterman
which outlines how the monies donated from parishioners of S.F.X. were utilized in the Sisters’ mission
in Chincha, Alta.
A “Work Crew” of eight people went with Sr. Pauline for a two-week work experience in February 2010.
They visited over 62 families in the area and addressed many needy situations.
Sister Pauline writes, “Approximately $25,000 was spent during this time for goods purchased and labour
provided. It was amazing to see how far this money went – every penny was greatly appreciated by the
Peruvian recipients.”
Sr. Pauline expresses appreciation on behalf of the Peruvian people and the Sisters of St. Joseph and
invites anyone interested to support the upcoming February 2011 trip.
Copies of Sr. Pauline’s letter are available at the church entrances. Donation forms for the 2011 project
are on the back of the letter.
This year Sr. Pauline will be accompanied by 6 area individuals including Nancy Bailey and Cathy
Mahusky of our parish.

SAINTS OF THE WEEK 2010 INCOME TAX RECEIPTS:

To obtain a receipt,
Jan. 23rd – St. Raymond Jan. 26th – St. Timothy & St. Titus simply put a stamped,
Jan. 24th – St. Francis de Sales Jan. 27th – St. Angela Merici self-addressed envelope
in the collection basket
Jan. 25th – Conversion of St. Paul Jan. 28th – St. Thomas Aquinas and it will be mailed to
Jan. 29th – St. Gildas you or drop by the office
during office hours.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY”
A knitting group called, “Prayer Shawl Ministry” will begin in early February. Compassion,
prayer and love of knitting are combined to reach out to people in dire crisis, grave illness, or facing
life-threatening circumstances. These shawls are always freely given...never sold. The knitter
starts out each shawl with prayers for the recipient (not always known at first) and continues
throughout its creation. Upon completion, it is blessed and sent on its way. I am looking for
knitters, as well as monetary donations to subsidize the purchase of specific yarns and knitting
needles for these shawls. If you are interested please call Nancy Smith at 433-3183, or to make a
monetary donation, please put it in the collection basket as “Prayer Shawl Ministry” attention:
Nancy Smith. Watch for a display of these shawls at both entrances of the church next weekend.
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SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL: for the Messenger of the Sacred Heart is $16.15. Please remit to Johanna Mathieu.
Payments may be put in the collection basket in an envelope clearly marked “Sacred Heart Messenger Renewal”;
please include your name and phone number with the renewal. For info contact Johanna at 432-7622.
 LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies

MON Jan. 24 7:00 p.m. Lucy Siroski – The Tracey Family

TUE Jan. 25 9:30 a.m. Noreen Martinson – Don & Sheila Letts
WED Jan. 26 4:15 p.m. Stella Kearney – Teresa Friske
THUR Jan. 2710:30 a.m. BONNECHERE MANOR: Thomas & Margaret Lumchick – The Estate
12:10 p.m. Father M. J. Scully – Mary & Dwaine Steele
FRI Jan. 28 8:00 a.m. Marguerite Bertrand – Don & Lore Coyne
SAT Jan. 29 5:00 p.m. Annie Rekowski & Bella Sotnyk – Mary Visutskie
SUN Jan. 30 10:30 a.m. Adair Masterson – John & Martha Scott
Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

LITURGICAL ROLES
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4 Sunday in Ordinary Time January 30th, 2011
SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – P.Dowdall; J. Freemark
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – J. Lynch; J. Mahusky;
L. & G. Curry
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – N. & R. Connors;
G. Curry; B. Brown; N. Smith
SERVERS – M. Brumm; R. Droppo; A. Freemark
SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – J. Rowat; J. Valliquette
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – D. & S. Letts;
T. & P. Rousselle
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – A. M. Millar; D. Letts;
A. & R. A. Dicker; T. Fiebig
SERVERS – E. McIntyre; A. & N. Wright; S. Perry

THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.: ALTAR LINENS: 2011 schedules for those who
*Mon. Bereavement Group 7:30 p.m.
assist in this ministry may be found on the
(Small Hall)
*Tues. Property & Finance 7:00 p.m. table in the main foyer.
(Rectory Mtg. Rm.)
*Thurs. 1st Communion Prep. 7:00 p.m.
CALABOGIE/PRO-LIFE ASSOCIATION: will hold
(Church) its first 2011 meeting on Tuesday, January 25th
at 7 p.m. in the Knights of Columbus Hall in
Renfrew. All pro-life supporters are welcome to
The St. Francis Xavier CWL News: attend. For more info call Gertie at 432-4719.
♦ 2011 CWL MEMBERSHIPS ARE DUE: Cost
$15.00. If you do not have Sunday offering envelopes, 2nd ANNUAL DIOCESAN HIGH SCHOOL RE-
there are CWL Membership evnelopes at the church TREAT: (Gr. 8 – 12) at CSC Jeanne-Lajoie High
entrances, or just complete your name, address and School, Jan. 28th – 30th. Info & registration
phone number and deposit it with your payment in the forms from parish, at your High School or by
contacting Yvette at 613-732-7933 ext. 208 or
collection basket or the church office in an envelope
yvettebourque@pembrokediocese.com.
marked CWL. We invite all women of St. Francis
Xavier Parish to join the C.W.L. STE-ANNE PARISH C.W.L.:
♦ CURRENT NEWSLETTERS: are available at the Sea Pie Supper on Sun.,
church entrances. Members and any parishioner Feb. 6th; from 3 – 6 p.m. in
interested in C.W.L. events and accomplishments of Calumet Island Municipal
the last year are invited to pick up a copy. Hall. Adults: $13;
Children 12 & under – $5.
SUNDAY OFFERING: January 16th: $3.500.00 All Welcome. See posters.
$3,074.00 (190 Envelopes) +
$200.00 (Loose) + $226.00 (13 EFT)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2011: The local
National Farmers Union and the Outreach
VICTIM ASSISTANCE: Victim Services of Renfrew Committee, Trinity St. Andrew’s United
County is currently seeking Crisis Response Volun- Church, Renfrew co-host the film, FRESH,
teers for daytime and overnight service. Victim on food production, followed by discussion
Services assists police and fire in providing emotional and refreshments. 7 p.m. in the chapel.
and practical support to individuals victimized by Free will offering; All welcome. Info Beulah
crime, tragedy or disaster. The training begins in Wright 432-3295.
March. For more information call 613-649-2852. ...
Be a part of a team in your community that is making 4th ANNUAL RETREAT FOR MEN: at
a difference. Marguerite Centre, Pembroke from Feb. 11th at
6:30 p.m. to Feb. 13 at 2:00 p.m. Directed by
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DIOCESAN YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY: continues Fr. Paul Burchat and Charlie Cavanaugh
on Fridays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Columbkille from the Madonna House Community, Mark
Cathedral, Pembroke with Bishop Mulhall. Reilander, John Nordholt and David Douth-
wright. Info call David at 613-756-9815 or
Dates: February 11, March 11 and April 15. e-mail at daviddouthwright@hotmail.com).