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.”

31ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

NOVEMBER 2ND, 2008
IN YOUR PRAYERS: We pray for our loved ones who have died. We pray for our sick, especially Kathy
Quinn, Kurt Spitznagel, Mary Russell, Kathy Searson, 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.

Hockey Game: Thursday, November 13th – Ottawa Senators vs New York Islanders. Only half the
tickets have been sold. Any remaining tickets are now available to non-parishioners.
Cost : $45.00 & food donations for New Connections Ministries. Cash or cheque made payable to
St. Francis Xavier at the parish office.
Christmas Boxes: Once again this year we will be supplying Shoe Boxes for Operation Christmas
Child. They will be available for pick up after masses this weekend and up until November 23rd, you
may also use back packs or toolboxes. Please make sure to follow the instructions in the brochure
carefully. Boxes must be returned to the Parish Office by November 25th. Some of the countries
we will be helping this year include; Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, and Sierra Leone. Thank you for your
ongoing support in this very worthwhile endeavor.

DIOCESAN PARTNERSHIP WITH LIMA, PERU: Anyone interested in helping families

through a monetary donation may do so by sending it to the Sisters of Saint Joseph, 1127
Pembroke St. W., Pembroke, ON K8A 5R3 c/o Sr. Pauline Colterman, or call her at 613-
732-1203. These donations will provide a Christmas basket and help families who are still
struggling after the 2007 earthquake.

BAPTISMS: We welcome to the Christian Community the children baptized at

St. Francis Xavier last weekend. As the Parents and Sponsors made a
commitment to share with these children our Catholic faith, we as a faith
community offer our on-going support to
* PAIGE BEVERLY BLANCHE INGRAM, daughter of Jason & Natalie
* PEIGHTON MARIE LAVALLEE, daughter of Mark & Lisa
* GILLIAN GRACE MAHUSKY, daughter of Scott & Nancy
DEVELOPMENT &
PEACE: Fall campaign C.W.L. ELECTIONS:
of Development &
Peace called *Working are taking place at the
Our Land, Fighting for November meeting. All
Our Rights* on Novem- positions for officers and
ber 8th from 10:00 am
until 12 noon at the chairs of standing
Marguerite Centre in DIRECT DEPOSIT OF SUNDAY COLLECTIONS committees are open
Pembroke. Each parish Eighteen people have indicated their desire to (except Treasurer and
is encouraged by the have direct deposits of their Sunday collection
Diocese to have two Corresponding Secre-
arranged by our Parish. We will be contacting tary). Nominations are
members present. We you for the necessary information. If you are
are an active commu- inclined to join us in this opportunity please call to be submitted to
nity in the area of So- the office. Martha Scott or put in
cial Justice but lack
people to extend the the collection basket.
INVITATION Please consider letting
work of a few leaders.
Are you willing to get in- Dear Friends of St. Joseph’s High School: your name stand.
volved? Call the office Please join the Most Rev. Michael Munhall,
Mentoring for positions
if you can help, please!! Bishop of Pembroke Diocese as we
officially open and bless our new wing on:
will be available.
Monday, November 17, 2008 at 1:30 p.m.
 LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies
MON Nov. 3 7:00 p.m. Anita & Michael Hunt – Don & Lois Hunt
C. J. McNulty – Gladys & Family
TUE Nov. 4 9:30 a.m. Kevin & Jen Boldt – Mom
WED Nov. 5 4:15 p.m. Dan Anderson – Angela McAdam
THU Nov. 6 10:30 a.m. Bonnechere Manor: Connie Corkwell – Adrienne & Stan Fera
12:10 p.m. Andrew Kelly – Wife, Freda
FRI Nov. 7 8:00 a.m. Arden Hay – Bea & Family
12 noon HOLY HOUR
SAT Nov. 8 5:00 p.m. Grandparents – Allan & Colleen James
SUN Nov. 9 10:30 a.m. Deceased Members – St. Francis Xavier C.W.L.
Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

LITURGICAL ROLES THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.:

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 8th/November 9th, 2008 *Mon. Book Club 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m. (Rectory Mtg. Rm. 1)
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – T. Skelhorn; A. M. Slight *Mon. P.P.C. 7:30 p.m.
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – B. & M. Coulas; (Rectory Mtg. Rm. 2)
J. Lynch; J. Mahusky *Tues. Finance & Property 7:00 p.m.
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – D. Lennox;
J. Lynch; H. Robinson; K. & V. Windle (Rectory Mtg. Rm. 2)
SERVERS – D. & C. Holley; K. & V. Slight *Thur. Liturgy Committee 3:30 p.m.
SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m. (Rectory Mtg. Rm. 2)
MINISTERS OF THE WORD– S.J.H.S. Students *Thur. Catholic Discussion Grp. 7:00 p.m.
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – S.J. H. S. Students (Large Hall)
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – N. & M. Stroud;
A. & R. A. Dicker; M. Campbell
*Thur. R.C.I.A. 7:00 p.m.
SERVERS – S. J. H. S. Students (Rectory Mtg. Rm. 1)
*Please Note: the Bereavement Support
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: to all couples of the Parish Group will be cancelled for Monday, Nov.
who celebrated a Wedding Anniversary during 3rd as Deacon Don has to be away.
October. We remember you and your intentions
at the 10:30 a.m. Mass this weekend. May God Let’s Journey Together
Bless You All. Among those celebrating are: Thursday’s topic will be: How does the Holy Spirit
Tom & Mary Blackburn (50) lead me? What role does the Holy Spirit play in my
M.J. & Mary Blimkie (49) life? How do I pray to the Holy Spirit?
Alex & Margaret Gavinski (49)
Eugene and Teresa Cadotte (48) The group will gather at St. Francis Xavier Hall
Don & Bonnie Shean (41) on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. Please Please feel
Don & Helen Paquette (41) welcome to join us and bring a friend if you wish.
Brian & Mereille Charbonneau (39)
Barry & Eve Yantha (37)
Lawrence & Sheila Gallagher (35) S T. F R A N C I S X AV I E R PA R I S H
Tom & Cathy Prince (35)
John & Bunny McGregor (34) Tea & talent sale
Bill & Judy Regan
Don & Lois Hunt
(33)
(32)
Saturday, November 8th
John & Martha Scott (31) S.F.X. Hall 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Alan & Rose Ann Dicker (27)
Tea Room Admission: $5
Clarence & Dorothy McIntyre (25)
John & Delaine Collin (26) Donations gratefully accepted. For info
Mac & Jenny McCallum (20) please contact Marilyn (432-5735) or Gladys
Andy & Mary Wright (19) (432-3864). Sponsored by S.F.X. C.W.L.
Carl & Leslie Wright (17)
Jack & Vi Bos (16)
Paul & Jeannie Dowdall (15) SUNDAY OFFERING: $4,411.40 (242
Peter & Kira O’Gorman (14) postings). Thank you for your ongoing
Bradley & Theresa Brydges (02) and generous support.

DIOCESAN YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY: meetings of young adults (18 – 35) with Bishop
Munhall will continue Fri., Nov. 14th and Fri., Dec. 12th, 7 – 9 p.m. at St. Columbkille Cathedral.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, music, talk with the Bishop and discussion.
COME & ENJOY THE BARBERSHOP MUSIC OF THE VALLEY HARMONIZERS AND THEIR FEATURED GUESTS,
JUST FOR FUN AND PLAY IT AGAIN! Friday, November 14th at St. Francis Xavier Hall Renfrew @ 7:00 p.m.
Tickets available at Aikenhead’s Drug Store, the Home Support office 613-432-7691 and at the door.
*SANDPOINT & BRAESIDE CWL BAKE SALE: Saturday, Nov. 22nd, 2008 – 9 am – 12 noon @ Our Lady of
Perpetual Help Church Hall.