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: http://www.sfxrenfrew.com
“St. Francis Xavier, a welcoming faith community lovingly sharing the gifts of God.”

28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

OCTOBER 12TH, 2008
IN YOUR PRAYERS: We pray for our loved ones who have died, especially Cyril Phillips and Rita Pogan. We
pray for our sick, especially Roy Pleau, Mary Russell, Kathy Searson, Dennis Enright, Elvina Zavitski, Joyce
McMahon, Stan Deacon, Gerry Emon, Richard Leppert, Lucille Leveck-Kalimeris, Joseph Valliquette, Stella
Kearney, Elizabeth Brumm, Tracy Mulvihill, Gladys McNulty, Marie Hanrahan, Mary Drake, Ed Lee, Shirley
Church, Claude Gagnon and Helen Valliquette.

TO GIVE THANKS TO GOD THIS WEEKEND

IS FITTING AND NECESSARY
Challenged by the uncertainties in our world these days, and having to
make prudent decisions in the upcoming election, it is good for us to pause
and take stock of the bounty of God’s Blessings.
May this time of Gratitude truly be sensitive to the richness of God’s presence…….

SENATORS GAME– We have procured 40 Ottawa Senators tickets for the game against the New York
Islanders on Thursday, November 13th and we have chartered a bus to get us there and back. The parish
will cover the cost of the bus rental and we invite you to assist us with a canned food donation for the new
Connections Ministries which is a local ministry to men who want to be food of their addictions and want to
life a life of hope. The first forty parishioners to register with a $45.00 cheque or cash to S t. Francis Xavier
Parish will receive a ticket. If there are not forty parishioners we will then open up to friends.

THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.: C.W.L. GENERAL MEETING: Tues., Oct. 14 th @

7 p.m. in the Large Hall. Students of St. Joseph
*Tues. 1st Reconciliation 7:00 p.m. High School will do a presentation on their EXPE-
Parents Meeting (Church) RIENCE IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. Social
time will follow. Welcome to all and especially
N.B.: The Bereavement Group will not new members.
meet this Monday evening (Thanksgiving).
COMMUNITY SUPPER: Thur., Oct. 16 th @
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, Council 1916 –
5 p.m. @ Trinity St. Andrew’s United Church.
Renfrew: General Meeting on Monday, Oct.
13th at 7 p.m. in the Knights of Columbus NUDIE & THE TURKS – at the Renfrew Legion Hall,
Sun., Oct. 19 @ 2 p.m. Tickets: $10 at Renfrew Home
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Hall. All members welcome to attend. Support (432-7691) or Aikenhead’s Drug Store, M & R
WOMEN’S HEALTH FESTIVAL 2008: Saturday,
Oct. 18 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. at St. Joseph’s
Catholic High School. Keynote address: “Colon Cancer:
It may be out of sight, but it shouldn’t be out of mind”
by Dr. Linda Raberneck, Regional Vice President, Can-
cer Care Ontario. Twelve other concurrent sessions
plus displays – Free admission – Door prizes. For info
please call 613-432-5853 or 1-800-804-0772.
SUNDAY OFFERING: $4,466.02 (251 postings).
Feeds Renfrew, Mack MacKenzie Motors, Murphy’s Auto
Service, Barry Martin, Kate Windle, & at the door.
ANNUAL BONNECHERE MANOR AUXILIARY
BRIDGE PARTY: Thurs., Oct. 23rd @ 7 p.m. in the
Bonnechere Manor day Program. Price: $10. All
money raised goes to benefit the Manor residents.
THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: will be providing “ROSES
FOR LIFE” after the weekend Masses of Oct. 25th and
26th. There is no charge but donations are appreciated
and will be given to the local Pro Life Organization.

On Our Way With Jesus: Our Parish invites parents who want to continue their com-
mitment to the Faith Development of their children to prepare them for the Sacraments
of Reconciliation and Eucharist. Registration forms are available now at the Parish
office. Please pick them up now or this weekend after Mass.
The program will begin this Tuesday evening. We cannot accept people after we have
started!!! Please register now.
 LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies
MON Oct. 13 NO PARISH LITURGY
TUE Oct. 14 9:30 a.m. Mary St. Michael – The Family
WED Oct. 15 4:15 p.m. Earl Bennett – Barry & Doris Mooney
THU Oct. 16 10:30 a.m. Bonnechere Manor: Frances Windle – Monique & Neil Stewart
12:10 p.m. Theresa Beanish – Angela Millar
FRI Oct. 17 8:00 a.m. Kathleen Reid – The Power Family
SAT Oct. 18 5:00 p.m. Stan Nighbpr – Wife, Rose
Special Intention – Janet Hart
SUN Oct. 19 10:30 a.m. Deceased Family Members & John – Des & Marguerite McIntyre
Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

LITURGICAL ROLES: 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 18th/October 19th

Please refer to your schedule or check the bulletin boards for Ministry Appointments for next weekend.

LET’S JOURNEY TOGETHER

We all have a faith journey and it can help us if we share with others our own faith
experience and have them share theirs with us. As an adult education experience, we
are proposing an eight-week series of faith discussions open to any age desiring to
attend. Please contact the parish office to indicate your interest in attending any
or all of the discussions. Deacon Don Smith is facilitating the series which will be
held on Thursday evenings beginning October 23rd and concluding December 11th.
CATHOLIC FAITH DISCUSSION TOPICS
♦ What is my idea of God? How has it changed over the years? Does my idea of God
need to be challenged.
♦ Getting to know Jesus: the human Jesus, the messianic Jesus, the divine Jesus, the
Jesus who formed our Church. What do we really know about him?
♦ How does the Holy Spirit lead me? What role does the Holy Spirit play in my life?
How do I pray to the Holy Spirit?
♦ God is a mystery. That does not mean that God cannot be known. It means that
the mystery is gradually understood, much like peeling an onion. Peel away one
layer, and we uncover others. What have I learned in my life about God?
♦ We are called to somehow co-create the kingdom of heaven here on earth. What
do I see as my calling? How do I achieve that in my life experience? How important
is my involvement in the Church to this end?
♦ When I experience periods of dryness in my faith life, how do I deal with them?
What seems to ignite the fire again?
♦ How would I describe my prayer life? Has it changed over the years? Does it need to
change in any way? When do I find prayer difficult? How does God answer my prayers?

IN THANKSGIVING: As well as supporting our parish through Sunday Offering envelopes,

many of you are most generous to other appeals for financial contributions – be they parish,
community or world based appeals. Thank you for your willingness to be so kind.
Our parish has two on-going funds which we draw on for specific needs.
1. THE CARE FUND: provides assistance to the poor and needy throughout the year. Your donations
are held here to be used exclusively by those who seek financial help with food, shelter, and/or
health related expenses.
2. MEMORIAL FUND: in memory of a loved one, or as a personal desire to share God’s gifts in a
special way. The parish sets aside such offerings to be used exclusively for church related
purchases: things that are necessary or desirable for the celebration of good liturgy – i.e. – altar
wears, vestments, both for clergy and mass servers, as well as church decorations. Estate
donations are often designated for this purpose.
Please give some thought as to how you may assist the parish in meeting our requests and our needs.
Naturally, all donations are tax deductible.
The Pastoral Council has been looking into a permanent way of recognizing our benefactors with a
plaque in the church.