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.”

1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

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NOVEMBER 28 , 2010
PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: We pray for our loved ones who have died recently
especially Adair (Sis) Masterson and David Vice.
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”. We pray especially for Gary Cybulski,
and Kay Kasaboski . May your struggle be consoled by Christ’s love“.

From the Pastors Desk

ALTERNATE GIVING: As the gift giving season approaches we provide to you several
opportunities to share with the less fortunate. Catalogues for “ Chalice” are available
at the doors of the church.
The “Care Fund” is our parish outreach to local families who struggle at this time of
year. Your monetary donations or gift cards to local stores are most appreciated.
Please drop off to the office or feel welcome to place them in marked envelopes in the
collection basket. As requests come in we welcome your assistance as we reach out
to the unemployed and working poor.
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ECCLESIA: Copies of the Advent issue of Ecclesia are available at the entrances of the church.
Please take them and share with those who cannot be here. We join with others of our Diocesan
family in being aware of the efforts of one another as we live our Catholic traditions.

ADVENT PENITENTIAL SERVICES

Our area parishes again join in celebration of God’s loving forgiveness.
Please join us for this opportunity to celebrate our Faith.
>SUN., DEC. 12TH – PRECIOUS BLOOD, CALABOGIE > MON., DEC. 13TH – ST. PATRICK’S, MT. ST PATRICK
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>TUE., DEC 14 – ST. JAMES, EGANVILLE
>WED., DEC. 15TH – RENFREW:
9:30 A.M. – OUR LADY OF FATIMA SCHOOL
10:30 A.M. – ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE & ST. JOSEPH’S HIGH SCHOOLS @ S.F.X. CHURCH
2:00 P.M. – OUR LADY OF FATIMA CHURCH 7:00 P.M. – ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CHURCH
>THUR., DEC. 16TH – ST. MICHAEL’S, DOUGLAS & ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM, ARNPRIOR.

CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE: Please note that we will repeat the Mass schedule of recent years.
December 24th 7:00 p.m. - FAMILY MASS
MASS led by the young people of our parish
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9:30 p.m. - CANDLELIGHT MASS

A somewhat new take on an old tradition.
Reflective music and atmosphere to share the wonder of Christmas
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December 25 10:30 a.m. – CHRISTMAS DAY MASS
A celebration of Christ’s Birth in Word and Song.
Jesus comes to us in Eucharist
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December 26 10:30 a.m. - THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH
Will conclude with individual blessings of families present at this Mass.
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December 31 5:00 p.m. - SOLEMNITY OF MARY THE MOTHER OF GOD
& January 1st 10:30 a.m. Our Church also celebrates this day “World Day of Prayer for Peace”
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January 2 10:30 a.m. - THE EPHIPHANY
EPHIPHANY OF THE LORD
 LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies

MON Nov. 29 7:00 p.m.
TUES Nov.30 9:30 a.m.
WED Dec. 01 4:15 p.m.
THU Dec. 02 10:30 a.m.
12:10 p.m.
FRI Dec. 03 8:00 a.m.
12 noon
SAT Dec. 04 5:00 p.m.
SUN Dec. 05 10:30 a.m.
Robenna Corbin – Brian & Gail Corbin & Family
Syvester A. Shalla – Parnell, Stella & Family
Anita, Donnie & Michael – Don & Lois Hunt
Bonnechere Manor: Mary Shields – Shawn & Meagan
Doris Desarmais – Bev Kobus
Bill & Carol McMahon – Bill & Eleanore Keon
HOLY HOUR
Deceased Members of the Agnel & Morglan Families – Lois & Family
Alice Lee – The Family
Ray Turner – Elaine & Family
Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

LITURGICAL ROLES
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2 Sunday of Advent
SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – J. Dowdall; J. Lemay
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – B. Holley Family
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – D. Lennox;
T. Lemenchick; D. Mantil; D. Mooney; H. Robinson
SERVERS – C. Holley; K. & V. Slight
CANTOR – R. O’Neill
December 5th, 2010
SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – S.T.A. Student; A. Lafont
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – S.T.A. Students
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – D. & M. McIntyre;
M. L. Rowat; T. McIntyre; M. Charbonneau
SERVERS – A. & D. Limlaw; S. Rowat; J. Mahusky
CANTOR – A. Hermans

2011 PERU TABLE CLOTHS: We are pleased to announce

the following as winners of a tablecloth:
SUNDAY CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES Berny Mortimer, Cathy Prince, Mary Richards, Mark
are available this weekend. Please contact the Searson and Caroline Holley. CONGRATULATIONS!
office if you do not currently have envelopes THE RENFREW CHILDREN’S YOUTH CHORUS
and would like some. You may wish to PRESENTS
consider opting for the Automatic Debit
service we now offer. Forms are available in CHRISTMASTIME
the church and at the office Sunday, December 5th at 2:30 p.m.
Our Lady of Fatima School
COMMUNITY EVENTS
“CHRISTMAS IN BRAESIDE” - Braeside United HAPPY ANNIVERSARY:
Church Christmas Concert, Fri., Dec. 3rd @ 7 p.m. to all couples of the Parish who celebrated a
Music, entertainment, goodies, door prizes, skits. Wedding Anniversary during November. We re-
member you and your intentions at the 10:30 a.m.
“HANDEL’S MESSIAH”: sponsored by St. John
Chrysostom Parish Roof Committee; Sun., Dec. Mass this weekend. May God Bless You
5th @ 2 p.m. at St. John Chrysostom Church. All. Among those celebrating are:
Tickets: $20 at Mulvihill Insurance, The Gallery Marcel & Virginia Proulx (57)
Gift Shop, Aikenhead’s Drug Store, St. John’s
parish office or John Tammadge 613-623-0736. Gary & Lois Murphy (54)
Don & Lore Coyne (50)
RENFREW SENIORS’ HOME SUPPORT: is hosting a
Christmas Luncheon for seniors. Join us for a hot Gerry & Cecilia Kusluski (49)
Turkey dinner on Thurs., Dec. 9th, 12 noon @ the Peter & Gail Hunt (47)
Wing. Music by Barry Martin & Country Favourites. Richard & Cindy Russell (34)
Tickets $10 available at Aikenhead’s D r u g Store Mark & Shauna Lemenchick (33)
and the Home Support office 613-432-7691. Tom & Pat Rousselle (33)
“LET US ADORE HIM: A Christmas Celebration
Cantata on Sunday, December 12 th at 7:00 p.m.,
CATHOLIC BOOKSTORE SELL-OUT SALE!
presented by the Renfrew Presbyterian Church
Hundreds of new books, gifts, cards and religious
choir along with friends. Freewill offering towards
articles at discount prices. Great Christmas gifts!
St. Hedwig Church Hall, Barry’s Bay. Saturday,
the Sunshine Coach. Reception and fellowship to
December 4th from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday,
follow. Everyone welcome.
December 5th following the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.
SUNDAY OFFERING: Masses. Proceeds to go to Our Lady Seat of Wisdom
November 21st: $3,852.27 Academy. Details, call 613-756-3082.
$3,315.00 ( envelopes) THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.:
+ 331.27 (loose) + $206.00 (11 EFT postings)
*Mon. Bereavement Group 7:30 p.m.
Thank you for your generous support
(Small Hall)