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: [email protected] Web Site: www.sfxrenfrew.blogspot.com
“St. Francis Xavier, a welcoming faith community lovingly sharing the gifts of God.”

2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

JANUARY 17TH, 2010
PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: We pray for our loved ones who have died recently,
especially Zofia Zelichowski.
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: The Bishop has encouraged us to take a special

collection for the Haitian people. Further information will be forthcoming as to the
distribution of funds. Development and Peace is the national organization of our
Church that will likely be the venue for the campaign’s distribution.
Cheques, clearly marked for the “Haitian Relief Fund” should be made out to St.
Francis Xavier Parish for tax receipt purposes. We encourage you to join our special
collection next weekend. Your are free to bring donations to the parish office at any
time.

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 members of our
sister parish of Our Lady of Fatima. The group hopes to share funds with needy families for
the necessities 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. 23 – 24 – The Liturgy of the Word 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, at Bishop Smith Catholic High School in Pembroke
from Friday, Jan. 29th to Sunday noon, Jan. 31st. The fee is $35 before January 15th or $40 until Jan.
25th. Info & waiver forms available at the parish, your high school, the diocesan website or contact
Yvette Bourque at 613-732-7933 ext. 208 or [email protected]. See posters.

2009 INCOME TAX RECEIPTS:

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY: will be ready during the
(Jan. 18 – 25) next few weeks. To obtain
a receipt, simply put a
Gatherings: JANUARY 18TH – 22ND stamped, self-addressed
12 NOON envelope in the collection
basket and it will be
TRINITY ST ANDREW’S UNITED CHURCH. mailed to you.
 LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies
MON Jan. 18 7:00 p.m. Mary & George Russell – The Family
TUE Jan. 19 9:30 a.m. Aileen Kubisheski – Jean Lynch
WED Jan. 20 4:15 p.m. Deceased Relatives – P. & J. Spilchen
THU Jan. 21 10:30 a.m. Bonnechere Manor: Thomas J. Murphy – The Estate
12:10 p.m. Theresa Allard – Don & Elsie Kane
FRI Jan. 22 8:00 a.m. Emma Godin – Marie Godin & Family
SAT Jan. 23 5:00 p.m. Molly Vincent – Daughter, Rita Holden
SUN Jan. 24 10:30 a.m. Gertrude Lepine – Jan & Roy Leitch
Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

LITURGICAL ROLES
JANUARY 23 /24th, 2010 – 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
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SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m.

MINISTERS OF THE WORD – P. Dowdall; J. Dowdall SUNDAY OFFERING:
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – M. & B. Coulas; M. Gelineau; R. Elliott January 10th:
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – L. Armstrong; R. Bresee; $4,198.90
B. Brown; D. & L. Coyne $3,218.44 (209 envelopes)
ALTAR SERVERS: K. & C. Dowdall; K. & V. Slight + $151.00 (9 EFT postings)
CANTOR: J. Mathieu
SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m.
MINISTER S OF THE WORD – M .Richards; M. Timm
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – L. Sammon; R. & L. Wojcik; J.Mahusky
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – D. Letts; K. & T. Mann;
A. M. Millar; D. Yemen
THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.:
ALTAR SERVERS: S. Rowat; N. Lesk; A. & D. Limlaw *Wed. Bereavement Grp. 7:30 p.m.
CANTOR - J. Mathieu (Rectory Mtg. Rm. #1)

Altar Servers, Commentators, Eucharistic Ministers Hospitality Ministers and Lectors: New Schedules are
on the table in the main foyer for all those who require a hard copy. Please pick yours up today. The schedule
does not cover the Easter Iriduum Masses April 1, 2, 3 and 4 due to the fact that many people are away at
that time. To volunteer to serve at any of these celebrations please message Anne Smith: E-Mail hydro-
[email protected] or telephone 613 646-2058. New Ministers are always welcome. If you feel called to serve
in any of these roles please speak to Fr. Proulx.

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 [email protected]. 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.

>SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL: for the Messenger of the Sacred Heart is $15.00. Please remit to Johanna
Mathieu. Payments may be put in the collection basket in an envelope clearly marked “Sacred Heart Messenger
Renewal”; please include name and phone number. New members encouraged. Info contact Johanna at 432-7622.
>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.
>HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: FUNraising Spaghetti Supper at Renfrew Baptist Church on Sat., Jan. 23
from 5 – 7 p.m. Proceeds for Habitat for Humanity for a missions trip to the Dominican Republic. Bake sale
along with the supper. Come and join us and support those who are less fortunate. See posters.
.>ALGONQUIN CULTURE DAY:: Thursday, January 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 Centre, Pikwakanagan First Nations, Golden Lake. Refreshments. Info/Register Beulah Wright 432-3295. See posters
.>OLIVER!
OLIVER! Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Academy’s proudly presents the musical “OLIVER” from
February 5th – 7th. Performances at the Madawaska Valley District H.S., 7 p.m. on Feb. 5th and 6th, and a
2 p.m. matinee on Feb. 7th. See posters for more inforamtion.
>OUR LADY OF PEACE PEACE ROSARY GUILD:GUILD: cordially invites you to come and make mission rosaries. A
fun, peace-filled and creative activity and apostolate, for you are working for Our Lady and it’s not difficult
to learn how to make Rosaries. The meeting will take place on Saturday, February 6th at Our Lady of
Perpetual Help Hall, Braeside, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Just bring a pair of scissors, a willing mind and
something to share for a pot-luck lunch. For info, please contact Mike or Jane Tremblay at 613-432-4065
DIOCESAN MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSE: Registration forms are at the church entrances
or may be picked up 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 5th, 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.