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.”

2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

JANUARY 16TH 2011
PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: We pray for our loved ones who have died recently,
especially Rev. M. J. Scully and Marie Fostey.
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 especially Rev. Nil Guillmette. May
your struggle be consoled by Christ’s love“.

VOLUNTEERS FOR ALTAR LINENS:

We are still looking for a few good people (male or female) to volunteer to launder altar linens.
The rotation is such that you would only be scheduled about once every two months. A new
schedule must be drawn up ASAP so if interested please contact the office.

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY (Jan. 17 – 21, 2011)

In order to unite with one another,
we must love one another;
in order to love one another, we
must know one another;
in order to know one another, we
must go and meet one another.
Locally, there will be gatherings
JANUARY 17TH – 21st
at 12 NOON
One in the apostles’ teaching,
TRINITY ST ANDREW’S fellowship, breaking of bread
and prayer. (cf. Acts 2:42)
UNITED CHURCH

SAINTS OF THE WEEK

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Jan. 16 – St. Marcellus
Jan. 17th – St. Anthony the Abbot
Jan. 18th – St. Prisca, St. Volusian
Jan. 19th – St. Marius, St. Canute
Jan. 20th – St. Fabian, St. Sebastian
Jan. 21st – St. Agnes
Jan. 22nd – St. Vincent of Saragossa

ON OUR WAY WITH JESUS

We will continue our faith program of preparation of young people who desire to come to full
communion with
with our Church.
“WE COME TO THE TABLE”:
is the second series of our annual program. Parents, young people and catechists will meet
Thursday, January 27th at 7:00 p.m. in the church.
INCOME TAX RECEIPTS: Income tax receipts for the year 2010 are now ready. To obtain a receipt, simply
put a stamped, self-addressed envelope in the collection basket and it will be mailed to you or drop
by the office during office hours.
SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL: for the Messenger of the Sacred Heart is $16.15. Please remit to Johanna Mathieu.
Payments may be put in the collection basket in an envelope clearly marked “Sacred Heart Messenger Renewal”;
please include your name and phone number with the renewal. For info contact Johanna at 432-7622.

MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSE: Registration forms for the Diocese's Marriage

Preparation Course may be found at the church entrances or picked up at the parish office.
Session #2: ST. LAWRENCE O'TOOLE: Friday, Feb. 18th, 7 - 9 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 19th,
9 - 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 26th, 9 - 4:30 p.m. Registration deadline is Feb. 14th, 2011
Session #3: ST FRANCIS XAVIER: Friday, March 4th, 7 - 9 p.m., Saturday, March 5th, 9 a.m. -
4:30 p.m. and Saturday, Mar. 26th, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Registration deadline Feb. 28th, 2011.
 LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies

MON Jan. 17 7:00 p.m. Clarence Prince – Mary Visutskie

TUE Jan. 18 9:30 a.m.
WED Jan. 19 4:15 p.m.
THUR Jan. 20 10:30 a.m.
12:10 p.m.
FRI Jan. 21 8:00 a.m.
SAT Jan. 22 5:00 p.m.
SUN Jan. 23 10:30 a.m.
Amelia Yantha – Grant & Donna Phillips
Marguerite Bertrand – Brian & Doris Long
BONNECHERE MANOR: Patrick John Gregg – Est. of Beverley Gregg
Jon Burkinshaw – Bill & Susan Ringrose
Theresa Cybulski – Eva Olsheskie
Pat Pouliot – Lola Mulvihill
Gary Cybulski – Ross & Lorraine Palmer
Molly Vincent – Daughter, Rita Holden
Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

LITURGICAL ROLES
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time January 23rd, 2011
SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m. SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – J. Cuff; J. Dowdall MINISTERS OF THE WORD – T. Wall; M. Timm
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – M. & B. Coulas; MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – L. Warren;
R. Elliott; L. Lee M. Maloney; S. Walker; S. Kelly
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – C. Sulpher; EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – D. Varrin; D. Yantha;
K. & V. Windle; L. Armstrong; R. Bresee M. Campbell; B. & D. O’Connor
SERVERS – H. & M. & B. O’Neill SERVERS – S. Lafont; A. & D. Limlaw; S. Perry

O.L.F. HOLY NAME CARD PARTIES: starting Sunday night,

THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.: th
*Mon. Bereavement Group 7:30 p.m. Januaryth 16 at 7thp.m. in O.L.F. Parish Hall And then on
(Small Hall) Jan. 30 , Feb. 13 & 27 , March 13th & 27th. Admission is
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$3; 50/50; light lunch will be served.

The St. Francis Xavier CWL News: CALABOGIE/PRO-LIFE ASSOCIATION: will

♦ 2011 CWL MEMBERSHIPS ARE DUE: Cost
$15.00. If you do not have Sunday offering envelopes,
there are CWL Membership evnelopes at the church
entrances, or just complete your name, address and
phone number and deposit it with your payment in the
collection basket or the church office in an envelope
marked CWL. We invite all women of St. Francis
Xavier Parish to join the C.W.L.
♦ CURRENT NEWSLETTERS: are available at the
church entrances. Members and any parishioner
interested in C.W.L. events and accomplishments of
the last year are invited to pick up a copy.
SUNDAY OFFERING: January 9th:
$4,003.13
$3,534.50 ( 186 Envelopes) +
$242.63 (Loose) + $226.00 (13 EFT)
CHRISTMAS OFFERING: $9,730.25
(to date)
NEW YEAR’S OFFERING – $2,321.00
(to date)
GALILEE HOUSE RETREAT FEBRUARY 11TH – 13TH
“The Breath of Life: Honoring the Mystic Within”
Directed by Fr. Joe Nassal, CSSP, international retreat master and author.
To reserve, call 613-623-4242 or e-mail info@galileecentre.com
hold their next meeting on Tuesday, January
25th at 7 p.m. in the Knights of Columbus
Hall in Renfrew. All pro-life supporters are
welcome to attend.
2nd ANNUAL DIOCESAN HIGH SCHOOL
RETREAT: (Gr. 8 – 12) at CSC Jeanne-
Lajoie High School, Jan. 28th – 30th. Info &
registration forms available in the parish, at
your High School or by contacting Yvette
at 613-732-7933 ext. 208 or yvettebour-
que@pembrokediocese.com.
DIOCESAN YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY: continues on
Fridays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Columbkille
Cathedral, Pembroke with Bishop Mulhall.
Dates: February 11, March 11 and April 15.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9: The local
National Farmers Union and the Outreach
Committee, Trinity St. Andrew’s United
Church, Renfrew co-host the film, FRESH, on
food production, followed by discussion and
refreshments. 7:00 p.m. in the chapel. Free
will offering; everyone welcome. Info Beulah
Wright 432-3295

VALENTINE’S CABARET: Fundraiser for St. Hedwig 4 ANNUAL RETREAT FOR MEN:
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will be held at Marguerite Centre, Pembroke
Church Renovation Fund. An evening of desserts and from Feb. 11th at 6:30 p.m. to Feb. 13th at 2:00
entertainment. Saturday, February 12th, St. Hedwig p.m. and will be directed by Fr. Paul Burchat
Church Hall at 7 p.m. Tickets: $12 (Adults only, and Charlie Cavanaugh from the Madonna
please). Tickets available at Our Lady Seat of Wisdom House Community, Mark Reilander, John
Nordholt and David Douthwright. For further
Academy office and St. Hedwig Church office. Sponsored info call David at 613-756-9815 or e-mail
by Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Academy. 613-756-3082. him at daviddouthwright@hotmail.com).