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.”

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24 SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SEPTEMBER 13TH 2009
PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: We pray for our loved ones who have died recently
especially Verna Freemark, Rose Marie Kedrosky & Vivian Bolger.
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“.

ON OUR WAY WITH JESUS: We will soon begin our year-long program of Sacramental
preparation with and for our young people. “On Our Way with Jesus” is a two-part series. In the
fall season we look at God’s forgiving love and we arrive at a celebration of the Sacrament of
Reconciliation in Advent.
In early winter, we continue with the program leading to a celebration of First Communion
during the Easter Season.
The program is a family commitment with the support of our parish catechists.
Registration form can be picked up at the parish office.
Below is the letter addressed to parents of children ready to prepare for these sacraments.

September 6, 2009
Dear Parents:
Greetings from your Pastor and your Parish Community. A few years ago you made a
decision to baptize your child in the Catholic Church. When you made that decision you made
a commitment to be the first and foremost teacher of your child in the ways of faith. Many of
you have followed that up by regular participation at Sunday Mass and availing your children
to special Children’s Masses and to our ongoing Children’s Liturgy on Sunday morning.
We, as your parish, are here to encourage you with all the support that we can give. We
want to assist you with the decision that you have made. Some of you are active here in facili-
tating our ministry to children. I wish to express our gratitude to all who have accepted such
ministry. Hopefully you will feel called to take an active role in some way in Parish Ministry if
you are not currently doing so.
I must as well express our support and thanks to the schoolteachers who assist both you
and us. Though they can be proficient at teaching Religion, it is YOU who can and must instill
“FAITH”, and the practices of our church.
Each year we offer a sacramental preparation program for families who wish to assist
children to come to the table of Eucharist. “On Our Way with Jesus” is a year-long ongoing
preparation of young people. Along the way your child will experience God's love through the
Sacrament of Reconciliation and ultimately, next spring, they will receive Full Communion at a
Sunday Mass.
You and your parish will come together in a special way this year to experience God. We
are committed to assisting you in your ongoing responsibility to your child’s faith development.
AND SO: - I INVITE YOU AT THIS TIME TO REGISTER YOURSELVES FOR OUR FIRST
CONFESSION / FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAM.
- WE WILL BE IN REGULAR CONTACT WITH YOU AS TO THE EXPECTATIONS OF
THE PROGRAM.
- We will pray for you and with you as the year unfolds.
Sincerely
Rev. Peter Proulx
Registration forms are available from the Parish office (432-5825).
 LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies
MON Sept
14 7:00 p.m. Delmar Mousseau – Diane Garskey
TUE Sept
15 9:30 a.m. Hall Ave. Apts.: Frances Windle – The Rathwell Family
WED Sept
16 4:15 p.m. Catherine Kusluski – Agnes Etmanski
THU Sept
17 10:30 a.m. Bonnechere Manor: Veronica Rowan – Gerard & Bonnie Rowan
12:10 p.m. Marlene Windle – Hannah Legris
FRI Sept 18 8:00 a.m. Gladys Gratton – The Estate
SAT Sept 19 2:00 p.m. MARRIAGE: Ashley Dumouin & Timothy Browne
5:00 p.m. Dec’d Members of the Morglan & Agnel Families – Lois & Family
SUN Sept 20 10:30 a.m. Theresa Beanish – Henry & Theresa Yarascavitch
Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

LITURGICAL ROLES
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25 Sunday in Ordinary Time SEPTEMBER 19th/20th, 2009
SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – J. Freemark; I Connors
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – E. & G. Boose; L. Lee; T. Lemenchick
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – R. Bresee; R. & N. Connors; T. Lemenchick; D. Lennox
SERVERS – M. Brumm; A. & L. Freemark
SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m. SUNDAY OFFERING
MINISTER S OF THE WORD – N. Saumure; J. Cuff
LAST WEEKEND:
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – N. & M. Stroud; J. Lynch; J. Mahusky
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – N. Smith; A. & R. A. Dicker; N. & M. Stroud $4,263.95
SERVERS – B. Vincent; A. & N. Wright; R. Blackburn

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER BOOK CLUB: led by Derek Lennox and Heidi Robinson will be
starting up again this fall. We will be reading “The Red Tent” by Anita Diamant, a first-person
narrative which tells the story of Dinah, daughter of Jacob and sister of Joseph, a talented
midwife. The book’s title refers to the tent in which women of Jacob’s tribe must, according
to the ancient law, take refuge while menstruating or giving birth, and in which they find mutual support
and encouragement from their mothers, sisters and aunts. To place an order for a book, please call
613-433-9954 and leave a message or email heidirob30@hotmail.com by Friday, Sept. 18th. Cost of
the book: $14.28. Our first brief meeting, will be held Monday, Sept. 28th at 7:30 p.m. in the rectory
basement. We will pick up the books, meet the members and decide on meeting dates and chapters
to read. New members always welcome.
PARISH SUPPERS
ATTENTION LITURGICAL MINISTERS: • O.L. of Mercy, Bancroft, Sept. 13th
Fall schedules for Altar Servers, • St. Columbkille’s Cathedral, Sept. 20th
Readers, Commentators, Lay Ministers • St. Mary’s Parish, Quyon, Sept. 20th
of the Eucharist and Hospitality will be • St. Patrick’s Parish, Mt. St. Patrick, Sept. 27th
produced soon. If you have any changes, please • St. Jean Baptiste, Pembroke, Sept. 27th
contact Anne Smith email hydrobaysmith@aol. see posters for info
com or by p h o n e 6 1 3 - 4 3 3 - 2 8 4 6 .
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
LIVING A HEALTHY LIFE WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS
Free Educational Workshop
CEMETERY
A six-
six-week series to help you connect with other people with “Celebration of New Life”
similar conditions & learn how to manage the day-
day-to-
to-day
Sunday, September 20th
challenges of living with a chronic condition
Date: Every Tuesday
Tuesday from September 15th – October 20th, 2009
2:00 p.m.
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Rain Alternative:
Location: St. James Lutheran Church, Renfrew St. Francis X avier Church
Xavier
Contact: 1-1-877-
877-240-
240-3941 or email pseyon@bruyere.org
Space is limited so please sign up early! See bulletin boards Stone Fence Theatre presents
COUNTRY SPARKIN’
COLUMBUS, Council 1916 Renfrew, will hold
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS,
AT SUNNYDALE ACRES
their next General Meeting on Monday, September 14 at 7 p.
m. in the Knights of Columbus Hall. All members are invited Thursday, October 8, 2009
to attend. Please Note: Family Picnic scheduled for Sunday, St. Francis Xavier Parish
September 20th at Hurds Lake has been
been CANCELLED.
CANCELLED. Plaunt St. S., Renfrew
Dinner Theatre: 6:00 p.m.
OUR LADY OF FATIMA C.W.L.: Come join us for a time Bell Tower Fundraiser
of reflection on Sunday, September 20th at Stillpoint House See posters for ticket information
of Prayer, Burnstown. Lunch: $15. Time: TBA. Further details
and/or to register please call Charlotte 613-432-8370. MARRIAGE BANNS
*Ashley Dumoulin & Timothy Browne (3)