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.”

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

DECEMBER 6TH 2009
PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: We pray for our loved ones who have died recently,
especially Joyce Lavigne and Ryan Lowe.
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“.

CHRISTMAS GIVING! Donations are starting to come in for Chalice – a Canadian-based

Catholic programme providing aid to 15 countries worldwide. Some parishioners may prefer to
mail their cheques directly to Chalice, or donate online. If you do this, please consider dropping a
note in the collection basket mentioning the item or items you have purchased. Don’t forget to
choose an ornament for each donation and hang it on the Christmas tree which has been set up in the
front entrance. We hope that the tree will be loaded with ornaments by Christmas time, as a shining
example of your generosity.
For those of you who like to shop, we are also collecting Shoeboxes for the Shepherds of Good Hope, for
distribution to the homeless. Both male and female boxes are needed. Suggested contents include: deodorant,
disposable razors, shaving cream, small bottles of shampoo, hand cream, or cologne, tooth paste and tooth
brushes, combs and hair brushes, barrettes or elastics, gloves, mitts, toques, socks or underwear. Boxes
should be unwrapped and secured with elastic, and can be dropped off at the church until December 13th. We
will also happily accept donations of money to purchase items in bulk for this project.
If you need more information on either of these endeavours, please feel free to call Jane Donnelly
(613-432-2241), Nancy Saumure (613-433-7309) or Yvonne Sklepowicz (613-432-6725).

ADVENT PENITENTIAL SERVICES

Our Renfrew Parishes again join in celebration of God’s loving forgiveness.
Please join us for this opportunity to celebrate our Faith.
OUR LADY OF FATIMA – MONDAY, DECEMBER 7TH – 2:00 P.M.
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER – MONDAY, DECEMBER 7TH – 7:00 P.M.
TUESDAY MORNING MASSES: This is a wonderful opportunity to welcome small
groups of children attending St. Thomas the Apostle School. The teachers prepare their students
and I try to be available before these Masses and after to assist with their appreciation of
the sacrament. Your “presence”, your “support”, and your “encouragement of the effort
we are making as school and parish to introduce the Liturgy of the Eucharist in a fitting
way to the young parishioners is appreciated.
May I again encourage you to integrate with them in a welcoming fashion and not isolate our
young parishioners.

SING NOEL: Practices for our Christmas Choir continue on December 12th
and 19th. Instrumentalists meet at 2:00 p.m. and singers at 3:00 p.m.

} ON OUR WAY WITH JESUS: Children and parents are “on their way”. We will meet again
on Tuesday, December 8th at 7:00 p.m. (N.B. – please note date change) in the church for
“SHOW & TELL. Let us keep these people in prayer as we journey with them this year.
A CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR A FRIEND OF CHINCHA ALTA, PERU!: we received a letter from Sr.
Pauline Coulterman of the Sisters of St. Joseph who spent many years working with the people of
Chincha Alta, Peru. In the letter Sister invites you “to share your Christmas with a needy family of
Chincha Alta, Peru. Many Peruvians are still struggling to put a roof over their head and keep their
family together following the 2007 Earthquake.”
Sister will be travelling to Chinch Alta in February and hopes to be able to bring some “Christmas
Gifts from Canadian Friends.” She notes that $25 is a very appropriate “Christmas Gift” and lists
what this and other amounts will purchase. Sister’s letter with attached donation form may be
found on the tables at the church entrances.
 LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies
MON Dec. 7 7:00 p.m. PARISH PENITENTIAL SERVICE
TUE Dec. 8 9:30 a.m. In Thanksgiving – The Coyne Family
5:00 p.m. In Honour of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception – S.F.X. C.W.L.
WED Dec. 9 4:15 p.m. Murray, Mark, Randy & Dad McNulty – Mom & Family
THU Dec. 10 10:30 a.m. Bonnechere Manor: Lorena Bebee Schrader – Morgan & Eleanor Bebee
12:10 p.m. Joan Kluke – Sheila Letts
FRI Dec. 11 8:00 a.m. Arden Hay – Bea & Family
SAT Dec. 12 5:00 p.m. Sanctity of Life – St. Francis Xavier C.W.L.
Dominic Dedo – Diane & Family
SUN Dec. 13 10:30 a.m. M/M Henry Lumchick, John, James, Margaret & Gertrude – Thomas Lumchick
Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx
LITURGICAL ROLES
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3 Sunday of Advent DECEMBER 12th/13th, 2009 SUNDAY OFFERING:
November 28th:
SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m.
$4,382.11
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – M. Maloney; A. M. Slight
$4,231.11 (234 envelopes)
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – L. & G. Curry; R. Elliott; M. Gelineau + $151.00 (9 EFT postings)
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – G. Curry; D. Mantil; D. Mooney;
H. Robinson; C. Sulpher
ALTAR SERVERS: TBA CANTOR – D. Black
SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m.
MINISTER S OF THE WORD – S.J.H.S. Students
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – S.J.H.S. Students
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – T. Fiebig; D. Yemen; D. Letts; K. & T. Mann
ALTAR SERVERS: TBA CANTOR - K. Slight

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE: THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.:

th *Tues. Reconciliation Prep. 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 12 : has been designated as an occasion to
“Show & Tell“ (Church)
pray and reflect on the Sanctity of Human Life.
*Wed. Bereavement Group 7:30 p.m.
Our Lady of Gaudalupe is also recognized as the
(Rectory Mtg. Rm. #1)
patron of all Aboriginal – First Nations Peoples.
SUNDAY CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES: for 2010
The St. Francis Xavier CWL News: are ready for pick-up on the tables in the main foyer.
♦ S.F.X. C.W.L. will be holding its annual Please contact the office if you do not currently have
Christmas Pot Luck Supper on Tuesday, Dec. 8th envelopes and would like some. You may also wish
beginning with Mass at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. to consider opting for the Automatic Debit service.
Entertainment will be provided by our sister Forms are available at the office.
council from Our Lady of Fatima parish. Special
Invitation is extended to all ladies who assisted at the DIOCESAN RETREAT: for youth, Grades
8 to 12, at Bishop Smith Catholic High
Tea & Talent Sale. Please bring your favourite dish. School in Pembroke from Friday, January
Come out and enjoy an evening of fun with us. 29th to Sunday noon, January 31st. The
♦ A gentle reminder that not all monetary donations fee is $35 before January 15th or $40 until
for the Tea and Talent Sale have been received. If you Jan. 25th. Information and waiver forms
are available at the parish, your high
have not done so would you please drop your donation school, the diocesan website or contact
in the collection basket A.S.A.P. so that we may close Yvette Bourque at 613-732-7933 ext. 208
the books on the Tea & Talent Sale. Thank you. or yvettebourque@pembrokediocese.com
CONGRATULATIONS: to Braedon Vincent,
18th Anniversary
winner of the Altar Server draw for November
Free Community Friendship Dinner
In keeping with the true Spirit of Christmas, SALVATION ARMY
CHRISTMAS KETTLE:
the Knights of Columbus will be serving free
The Salvation Army is
turkey friendship dinners again on Christmas looking for volunteers
day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free delivery and for the Christmas Kettle
take out, also transportation
transportation to and from at Wal-Mart for a couple
the hall provided on request. Please call of hours. Please contact
Brian at 432-
432 - 0887 or Don at 433-433 - 9298 for Jane Forrest at 613-432-
dinner requests or information.
inform ation. 7721.

COMMUNITY EVENTS
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CHOIR & FRIENDS: CEREMONY OF CANDLES: SUNDAY, DECEMBER
20TH @ 7 P.M. Freewill offering toward Bonnechere Manor Auditorium Fund and Student Ministry Fund.