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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23 SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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SEPTEMBER 5 , 2010
PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: We pray for our loved ones who have died recently,
especially Sylvester Shalla, Lorna Aubrey, Robenna Corbin, Anne Marie McLellan
and Marjorie Humphry.

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
As we begin a new fall season we seek God’s blessing on families, school children and teachers.
Entering into the newness of the school year may God fulfill hopes and bring safety to the journey.
We here at St. Francis Xavier Parish now embark on the journey with you. In a few weeks, we
will begin our “On Our Way with Jesus” program of Sacramental Preparation. As well, Bishop
Mulhall will be with us to celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation in November.
Consequently, our preparation for the sacrament will soon begin. May this be a re-awakening
of our Baptismal commitment to build the faith experience of our young people.

SUNDAY HOSPITALITY MINISTRY: We are grateful to many new Liturgical Ministers who will
be assisting us now. Thank you for your generosity of time and talent.
One area of particular need is the Sunday morning Hospitality Group. If you are inclined to
participate in the parish as a greeter please call the parish.

EMERGENCY APPEAL FOR VICTIMS OF THE FLOOD IN PAKISTAN

In reply to a letter from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), Bishop Mulhall
endorses support of financial assistance to the victims of Pakistan. In this view, he requests
that all parishes of the diocese contribute to the Bishop’s Collection for Pakistan” as soon as
possible. A collection for this cause will be taken up on the weekend of September 11-12.
The funds will be allocated to Development and Peace which, in turn, is collaborating directly with
Caritas Pakistan, the local Catholic Agency for relief and assistance which is also a member of
Caritas International, the Church’s global humanitarian aid network.
 LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies

MON Sept.6 NO PARISH LITURGY

TUE Sept.7 9:30 a.m. Denis Enright – Alfie Mangan & the Mangan Family
WED Sept.8 4:15 p.m. Leonard Hunt – Don & Lois Hunt
THU Sept.9 10:30 a.m. Bonnechere Manor: Mary & Gerry Keough – Marie Windle
12:10 p.m. Maureen Prince – Teresa Manion
SUNDAY OFFERING
FRI Sept. 10 8:00 a.m. Darlene Kennelly – Howard & Louise Bradley
AUG. 29th
SAT Sept. 11 5:00 p.m. Doug McDougall – Leona & Ken Barr
$3,582.90
SUN Sept. 12 10:30 a.m. Amelia Yantha – Barbara Summers
Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx
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 Kay Kasaboski,
Gladys McNulty and Frank Walker. May your struggle be consoled by Christ’s love“.

LITURGICAL ROLES
24th Sunday of Ordinary Time September 12th, 2010
SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – P. Dowdall; J. Freemark
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – M. & B. Coulas;
L. & G. Curry
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – V. & K. Windle;
L. Armstrong; G. Harper; K. Harris
SERVERS – H. & M. & B. O’Neill
CANTOR – R. O’Driscoll
SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – T. Wall; M. Timm
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – B. & E. Keon;
V. & A. Dumoulin
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – D. Varrin; D. Yemen;
D. Yantha; B. & D. O’Connor
SERVERS – N. Lesk; J. Mahusky; K. Mulvihill; S. McNulty
CANTOR – Lawrence Mahusky

EXPLORING OUR CATHOLIC FAITH: Interest in exploring our Catholic Faith has been expressed by a
couple of people. The Rite of Christian
C hristian Initiation is a process of preparing people for such a journey.
Some people, however, are interested in faith exploration
explorat ion and are not totally unaware of our traditions.
Consequently, we need to adapt a program in an appropriate way. We would, at this time, invite anyone
who is interested in such an exploration to contact the parish office now. We will prepare a proces processs
mindful of where the participants are at in their faith journey.

BEREAVEMENT GROUP: will resume again on ST. FRANCIS XAVIER C.W.L.: is hosting the
the Monday, September 20th at 7:30 p.m. in Diocesan Fall Meeting on Saturday, October
the Small Hall. Deacon Don Smith 30th, 2010 in our parish hall commencing at
8:30 a.m. All members are invited.
CHURCH SUPPERS (See Posters for details)
ST. MARY’S PARISH, WILNO: Sun., Sept. 5th beginning at 2:00 p.m.; Adults: $12; Children:
Children: $5 (under 12)
ST -JEAN L’EVENGÉ h
L’EVENGÉLISTE PARISH: Sun., Sept. 12t from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.; Adults: $12; Children: $6; Toddlers – Free
ST. MARY’S PARISH, QUYON:Sun., Sept. 19th from 3:30 – 6: 30 p.m.; Adults: $12; Children 10 & under: $6
OTTAWA VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL MESSIAH WORKSHOP (Sept. 25, 2010), 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at
St. John Chrysostom Parish Hall, Arnprior: Interested singers are invited to this workshop to join
the Ottawa Valley Music Festival chorus in St. John Chrysostom’s Church Roof Committee Fund-
raising production of the Messiah on December 5th. Fee is $20 and includes lunch and the loan of
a score if needed. For more info and to register contact 613-863-0335 or info@valleyfestival.ca

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CEMETERY THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.:

*Tues. Finance & Property 7:00 p.m.
St. Francis Xavier Parish and Our Lady of Fatima Parish
(Rectory Mtg. Rm. #2)
are planning a Celebration of New Life at the cemetery
on Sunday, September 19th, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. In case of FOUR HAND EUCHRE:
inclement weather the celebration will be moved to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
St. Fr ancis Xavier Church
Francis Church..
Parish Hall, Braeside
The celebration will be inclusive of all family members Every Wed @ 7 p.m.
who have died and in a special way, of all who hav havee Beginning Sept. 8, 2010
died in the last year. We will contact a member of each Sponsored by Sand Point
family to arrange for representation and someone to & Braeside C.W.L.
receive and place flowers for these loved ones. See posters

“Lord, for your faithful people, *MARRIAGE BANNS*

life has changed, not ended.” Jeff O’Connor & Kerri Latendresse (2)