SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH

Fr. Peter Proulx, Pastor Sr. Sheila Whelan GSIC 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.”

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5 SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
FEBRUARY 8TH, 2009
PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: We pray for our loved ones who have died recently
especially Jacqueline Taylor, Fred Meilleur and Joyce McMahon.
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.
“CULTIVATING THE SEEDS OF FAITH”
PARISH MISSION An Adult Faith Formation Program
Lent is fast approaching. We are During Lent the Faith Formation Office of the Diocese
fortunate this year to again have of Pembroke is hosting a series of sessions in the
our Parish Mission during Lent. Renfrew Zone of the Diocese. These evenings will
Father Rick Walsh – a Paulist rotate through the zone and are being hosted for your
Priest from Toronto, will lead the faith development. We encourage your participation.
Mission as we explore
St. Paul. Please reserve
They are held on Tuesday evenings from 7–8 p.m.
the dates now. March beginning here at St. Francis Xavier Small Hall on
9th, 10th and the 11th. February 24th. Please follow the bulletin for a full
schedule of locations and topics.

Social Justice Committee: Central to our faith is a sense of justice for all. Our parish donates
2% of all our ordinary income to projects both local and in foreign lands which extend justice
through their efforts. A small but vibrant parish committee assists in our out-reach. If you would
be willing to share your ideas with our ideals please feel welcome to join us on Sunday, February
15th for a brief meeting in the rectory meeting room after the 10:30 mass.

ADULT LEARNING OPPORTUNITY: We have three people preparing to join us at the Table
of Eucharist. I will be facilitating a series of evenings on each of the sacraments – their origins in
scripture, our history in developing our faith through them and a better understanding of how we
celebrate them today. These weekly sessions continue this Thursday at which time we will explore
Reconciliation. Everyone is most welcome to join us in the church at 7:00 p.m. for
about an hour of exploration and discussion. Indeed, we encourage all who can to join in building a
spirit of welcome to our people who are journeying with us. SUNDAY OFFERING:
PARISH PH PHOTO
OTO DIRECTORY: We will continue taking pictures here at $5,048.00 = $4,333.00 [266
spring envelope postings] + $715.00
the office over the winter. No doubt a session in the hall in the spring
[16 EFT postings]).
may well bring this project closer to our goal. Again, thank you.
C.W.L. – General Meeting on Tuesday, February 10th at 7:00 p.m. in the Small Hall. All
members and any women of the parish interested in exploring the C.W.L. are warmly
invited to attend.

WORLD DAY OF THE SICK: February 11th is our Annual World Day of the Sick
Our outreach to the sick, their family members and caregivers, is a call we have by our nature
as God’s children. Indeed, Jesus modeled for us a profound sense of compassion for the sick.
This day gives us an opportunity for both prayer and service. Perhaps now is a time to plan
on what you might do that day, and hopefully often after that day, for persons that you know
who are struggling with sickness. A special time of prayer will
will be part of our Celebration of
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Eucharist at 4:15 on Wednesday, February 11 .
 LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies
MON Feb.
09 7:00 p.m. Theresa Beanish – Jerome & Agnes Sernoskie
TUE Feb.
10 9:30 a.m. Gladys Gratton – The Estate
WED Feb.
11 4:15 p.m. Jackie Taylor – Smokey Gauthier
THU Feb.
12 10:30 a.m. Bonnechere Manor: Bernard English – Pat & Vivian McAlpine
12:10 p.m. Jim McAdam – Angela & Family
FRI Feb. 13 8:00 a.m. Anna McArthur – Linda Vice
SAT Feb. 14 5:00 p.m. Todd Godin – Flossy & Fay
SUN Feb. 15 10:30 a.m. Mary Kluke – The Estate
Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

LITURGICAL ROLES THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.:

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6 Sunday in Ordinary Time *Mon. Bereavement Group 7:30 p.m.
February 14th/February 15th, 2009 (Rectory Mtg. Rm. #1)
SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m. *Thurs. R.C.I.A. (Church) 7:00 p.m.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – J. Lemay, K. Harris
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – G. & L. Curry PURIFICATION CANDLES: There are
R. Laxton; L. Lee blest candles available for your homes. They
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – T. Lemenchick; are located near the vigil light stand. Your
R. Elliott; K. Black; J. Lynch; G. Harper donations ($3) to cover the cost may be
SERVERS – L. & A. Freemark; K. Dowdall; T. Sul placed in the vigil light donation container.
SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – N. Samure; M. Timm
MINISTRY SCHEDULES ARE
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – N.Lance; J. Mahusky
S. Nickel; M. Richards READY!!!: Altar Server schedules are
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – R.A. & A. Dicker; in the Altar Server Room and all other
A. & Y. Sklepowicz; M. Charbonneau Ministry Schedules are on the table at the
SERVERS – A. & D. Limlaw; K. Landriault; S. Lafont
back of the church.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY: C. Campbell, V. Smaggus

CONGRATULATIONS: to Mallory Brumm, winner of the Altar Server draw for January.
SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL:
RENEWAL: for the Messenger of the Sacred Heart is $15.00. Remit to
Johanna Mathieu. Payments may be put in the collection
collection basket in an envelope clearly marked
“Sacred Heart Messenger Renewal”; please include your name and phone number. New members are
encouraged. For info contact Johanna at 432-7622.
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER BOOK CLUB: for the upcoming session will be reading “My Jesus Year”, by Benyamin
Cohen, a hilarious, inspirational
inspirational exploration of Christianity from the son of an orthodox rabbi. For more info
www.myjesusyear.com.
please visit www.myjesusyear.com.
The first
firs t book club meet / greet / book pick / payment will be Monday, February 16th at 7:30 p.m. We will
then meet Monday, Feb. 23rd, March 9th and March 23rd at 7:30 p.m. For info contact Heidi Robinson via
heidirob30@hotmail.com or 613- 613-433-
433-9954. Meetings are very informal and absences are not frowned upon.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, Council 1916 Renfrew, will hold their next General Meeting on
Monday, February 9th, at 7:00 p.m, in the Knights of Columbus Hall. All members are invited
to attend.
BLOOD DONOR CLINIC: sponsored by the Renfrew Lion’s Club on Wed., February 11th at the R.C.I. Gym
from 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. – 8 p.m. Appointments please call 1-888-2donate.
ANNE
ST. ANN C.W.L.:
E PARISH C.W.L .: St. Valentine Dinner, Sun., Feb. 15th from 3:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Hall,
L’Î
L’Île du Grand Calumet. $12 – Adults; $5 – 12 & under. See posters.
INTERNET RISKS FOR YOUNG & OLD: Plan to attend this timely and informative evening
by O.P.P. Robyn MacEachern. Tuesday, February 17 th at 6:30 p.m. at Ma-te-way Activity Centre.
The Internet is everywhere these days and is used by young and old alike for playing, learning or
business. The risk is to all of us, but especially the most vulnerable: our youth and our seniors.
Sgt. MacEachern, a dynamic speaker, does a riveting presentation.
REGISTRATION FOR JUNIOR & SENIOR KINDERGARTENS: at Centre scolaire catholique Jeanne
Lajoie élémentaire will be from February 17 th to 20 th . Parents are asked to contact 613-732-8302
to make an appointment.
ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM PARISH is holding a Spring Fashion Show with Wine & Cheese, many prizes and
a 50/50 draw – March 25th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
Hall $25.00 per person.
VICTIM SERVICE RESPONDER OPPORTUNITIES: The Renfrew VCARS, a non-profit volunteer based
agency that assists police and fire services in providing emotional support and practical assistance to
people who have experienced a crime or tragic event is currently looking for Victim Service Responder
Volunteers. Call (613) 649-2852 or 1-877-568-5730 for info. Applications are now being accepted for
Spring Training.