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.”

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

DECEMBER 13TH 2009
PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: We pray for our loved ones who have died recently,
especially Larry Ritz, Andrew Donohue, Father Bill Lunney and Henk Veenendaal.
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! Our Christmas tree is looking quite festive! Donations have
been coming in for Chalice – a Canadian-based Catholic programme providing aid to 15 countries
worldwide. We would suggest that if you have not brought your chalice donation in to the parish,
you mail your cheque 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 or
at the very latest December 16th as the boxes will be delivered to Ottawa next Friday. 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).

HALL FEES: The Finance and Property Committee has been reviewing the challenge of
maintenance of our Parish Hall. Our costs for a “stand alone” building increase our heating,
lighting and taxes. There has not been a rental increase in many years and in reviewing our use
and provision of services connected with rentals it was decided that an increase in rates is
appropriate at this time. As well, providing the hall free of charge for funeral luncheons
can no longer continue. Consequently, beginning January 1st, 2010, the daily rental for the
large hall will be $125 per usage for a half day and $250 for a full day.
The small hall will continue to be half of the cost of the large hall.
Long term rentals of the hall are negotiable in an effort to attract more rental income. Fees can
be waived if deemed to be a financial burden in a particular circumstance.
2010 SUNDAY CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES: are ready for
pick-up on the tables in the main foyer. Please contact the office THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.:
if you do not currently have envelopes and would like some. *Wed. Bereavement Gp 7:30 p.m.
You may also wish to consider opting for the Automatic Debit (Rectory Mtg. Rm. #1)
service. Forms are available at the office.

CHRISTMAS SCHEDULES : with times for Christmas and New Year liturgies for our
local parishes may be found at the church entrances and on the parish website.
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. 14 NO PARISH LITURGY
TUE Dec. 15 NO PARISH LITURGY
WED Dec. 16 4:15 p.m. Mabel Pulcine – Mary Mask
THU Dec. 17 10:30 a.m. Bonnechere Manor: Mary Shields – Kevin Sullivan
12:10 p.m. Leo & Irene Latendresse – Sharon & LeeAnn
FRI Dec. 18 8:00 a.m. Anna McArthur – Son, Mickey & Family
SAT Dec. 19 5:00 p.m. Thomas Mulvihill & Terry – Lola & Family
SUN Dec. 20 10:30 a.m. Annie Kluke – The Estate
Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

LITURGICAL ROLES SUNDAY OFFERING:

th
4 Sunday of Advent DECEMBER 19th/20th, 2009 December 6th:
SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m. $5,218.90
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – P. Dowdall; J. Freemark $4,507.90 (234 envelopes)
+ $711.00 (9 EFT postings)
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – B. & S.A. Holley; D. Ballard; E. Yantha
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – L. Armstrong; K. & V. Windle;
B. Brown; R. Bresee
ALTAR SERVERS: M. Brumm; C. & K. Dowdall; R. Doppo CANTOR – Johanna Mathieu
SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m.
MINISTER S OF THE WORD – J. Valliquette; M. Timm
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – B. & E. Keon; Y. Khol; R. Laxton
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – M. Charbonneau; D. & M. McIntyre; T. McIntyre; A. M. Millar
ALTAR SERVERS: E. McIntyre; S. Daynes; A. & D. Limlaw CANTOR - Johanna Mathieu
WEEKDAY READERS: 2010 schedules DIOCESAN RETREAT: for youth, Grades
are ready for pickup in the sacristy. 8 to 12, at Bishop Smith Catholic High
School in Pembroke from Friday, January
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS,
COLUMBUS, Renfrew Council 1916 29th to Sunday noon, January 31st. The
fee is $35 before January 15th or $40 until
will be holding a General Meeting and Christmas Social
on Monday, December 14th in the Knights of Columbus Jan. 25th. Information and waiver forms
are available at the parish, your high
Hall. Business Meeting will start at 6:15 p.m. with a
school, the diocesan website or contact
guest speaker (exchange student from Venezuela) at Yvette Bourque at 613-732-7933 ext. 208
7:00 p.m., followed by lunch and euchre party.party. All
or yvettebourque@pembrokediocese.com
mem
members are invited to attend this evening of fellowship
and fraternity. 3rd ANNUAL RETREAT FOR MEN:
will be held at Marguerite Centre, Pembroke
18 Anniversary
th from January 29th to 31st, 2010. Theme:
“Kneeling before the Father: Being Masculine
Free Community Friendship Dinner and Catholic Today”. The theme speakers will
In keeping with the true Spirit of Christmas, be Fr. Tom Zoeller and Scott Egan from
Madonna House Community. For further
the Knights of Columbus will be serving free info call Mark Reilander (613-735-3894)
turkey friendship dinners again on Christmas or David Douthwright (613-657-9815).
day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free delivery and Cost: $150. Please register soon by sending
take out, also transportation
transport ation to and from your name, address, phone number, e-mail
address and deposit of $25 payable to
the hall provided on request. Please call Holy Canadian Martyrs Parish (mark Men’s
Brian at 432-
432 - 0887 or Don at 433-433 - 9298 for Retreat on your cheque) and mail to David
dinner requests or information.
inform ation. Doughwright, 92A Annie Mayhew Rd., R.R.#2,
Combermere, ON K0J 1L0

ST. JOSEPH'S HIGH SCHOOL
Christmas Variety Show
* Thursday, December 17 at St. Joseph's
High School
* Come and enjoy an evening of talented
performances by some of our school's
best entertainers.
* Free Admission. Goodwill Offering will
will support the performing Arts at St.
Joseph's and the Dominican Republic.
* Our Christ-centred show will put you in the
true Christmas spirit.
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 Al-
gonquin Culture Centre, Pikwakanagan First Nations,
Golden Lake. Refreshments. Info/Register Beulah
Wright 432-3295. Please see posters.
EUCHRE ~ Four Hand ~ Weekly ~ January
through April 2010 commencing Wednesday,
January 6 @ 7 p.m. in Our Lady of Perpetual
Help Church Hall, Dochart St., Braeside.
Admission: $3, lunch available, 50/50 draw,
prizes. For info: Carol Frood 613-623-7496.
See posters.