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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.com
“St. Francis Xavier, a welcoming faith community lovingly sharing the gifts of God.”
We will celebrate this Pauline Year with a Parish Mission during Lent. It will be
facilitated by Father Rick Walsh – a member of the Paulist Community in Toronto.
After his “conversion”, on the way to Damascus, Paul traveled throughout parts of Asia Minor (currently Turkey), Syria, and
Arabia (now Jordan), all the way to Jerusalem, before reaching Europe, Greece and ultimately Rome. One can reasonably date
his journeys back to around 50 A.D. or so.
First Journey
From Antioch to Cyprus and to the south of Anatoly (Perge, Antioch of Psidia, Iconium, Lystra and Derbe), Paul and Barnabas
preached with ardor in the synagogues the Good News of the Resurrection and salvation of Jesus, establishing some communities
there. When the Jews distanced themselves from him, Paul then turned his preaching towards the Gentiles.
(continued next week)
TEN WAYS TO GET MORE OUT OF ADVENT (continued from last week)
6) Pray for patience: If you find yourself becoming anxious or upset, ask the Lord for the gift of patience. Then make
a conscious effort to be a more patient person.
7) Get rid of grudges: Use Advent as an opportunity to let go of any anger or resentment that you might be holding onto.
8) Do something nice for someone every day: It might be an encouraging word, a phone call, a note of appreciation or a
little act of kindness.
9) Offer up: something painful or difficult in your life. The best way to transform trials and tensions is to turn them into a
prayer.
10) Think about: the special gifts and talents God has given you. How are you using these gifts?
NOEL, Come and join our Christmas choir. We will have practices on December 20th at 3:00 p.m. An
SING NOEL,
additional time will be announced before the Christmas Eve services. We look forward to seeing you.
“CHORRILLOS CHILD FEEDING PROJECT IN PERU“: A report has been prepared outlining the
progress of the child feeding program in Lima, Peru, which the people of the Diocese of Pembroke
are committed to supporting. As we enter into our 3rd year of funding, we would ask for your prayers
and continued commitment and support for this very worthwhile project. Please pick up a copy of
the report, available at the entrances of the church.
RENFREW KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: at THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.:
313 Raglan St. will be serving FREE COMMUNITY *Mon. Bereavement Group 7:30 p.m.
FRIENDSHIP DINNERS on Christmas Day from 11 a. (Rectory Mtg. Rm. 1)
m. – 2:00 p.m. We provide free transportation to *Wed. Finance & Property Cmte 7:30 p.m.
and from the hall, free delivery and takeout. (Rectory Mtg. Rm. 2)
Please call Brian Long at 613-432-0887 or Don
Coyne at 613-433-9298 for dinner requests and
info. On Christmas Day only call 432-6121.
ST. JOSEPHùS HIGH SCHOOL IN RENFREW: is presenting their Annual Christmas Concert on Thursday,
December 18th at 7:00 p.m. The theme is öKEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMASõ. Be prepared to have your hearts
lifted by these talented young people! Free-will donations will be gratefully accepted at the door.
2009 SUNDAY CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES: are ready for pick up from the tables in the main foyer.
If you are not an envelope user and would like to be, please place your name and full address on the sheets provided
and envelopes will be put out for you in the near future.
SUNDAY MISSALS: for 2009 are now available at the church entrances. Price: $4. Please write your
name on the inside cover so that if left in the church it is easier for us to return it to you.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS have “KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS” cards for sale. All proceeds go to charity events. Please
call Brian at 432-0887 or Don at 433-9298 for info.
SALVATION
SALVATION ARMY: Candlelight service – Sunday, December 21st @ 6:30 p.m.