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.”

BAPTISM OF THE LORD

JANUARY 10TH, 2010
PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: We pray for our loved ones who have died recently,
especially Trudy Freemark Tomlin, Aileen Kubisheski and Barbara Switzer.
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. May your struggle be
consoled by Christ’s love“.

CELEBRATING EUCHARIST
One assumption we make is that as baptized Catholics we are full aware of everything
about our Church. Adults who have had the opportunity to study the basic structure
of our celebrations have often remarked – “Why did we not learn this when we
were children?”. Well, we were likely busy learning so many other things about
our faith.
We expect our Church in Canada to issue a new “Sacramentary” in 2011. It will
affect the way we all celebrate daily Mass and Sunday Eucharist. We will need
time to review, reflect on, and implement a few things that will deepen our
appreciation of the celebration of our Sacrament.
Beginning this week, and continuing until Lent, we are using the homily time to look
at our current celebration of Eucharist, what the liturgy is meant to be,and how each
of us can fully participate in celebrating Mass.
January 9 – 10 - Origins of Catholic Worship
January 16 – 17 - The Gathering Rite
January 23 – 24 - The Liturgy of the Word
January 30 – 31 - The Liturgy of the Eucharist
February 6 – 7 - The Communion Rite
February 13 – 14 - The Dismissal Rite
INCOME TAX RECEIPTS: Thank you for your ongoing generosity to sustaining the ministries and facilities
here at St. Francis Xavier Parish. Any donations received or deposited after December 31st, 2009 will
be credited to your 2010 income tax receipt. Income tax receipts for the year 2009 will be ready
some time during the next few weeks. To obtain a receipt, simply put a stamped, self-addressed
envelope in the collection basket and it will be mailed to you.
SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL: for the Messenger of the Sacred Heart is $15.00. 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. New members are encouraged. For info
contact Johanna at 432-7622.

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY (Jan. 18 – 25, 2010)

Locally, there will be gatherings from
In order to unite with one another,
we must love one another; JANUARY 18TH – 22ND
in order to love one another, we
at 12 NOON
must know one another;
in order to know one another, we TRINITY ST ANDREW’S
must go and meet one another.
UNITED CHURCH
 LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies
MON Jan. 11 NO PARISH LITURGY
TUE Jan. 12 NO PARISH LITURGY
WED Jan. 13 NO PARISH LITURGY
THU Jan. 14 10:30 a.m. Bonnechere Manor: Bernard English – Bill & Colleen Kiley
12:10 p.m. Gertrude “Trudy” Tomlin – Marjory Humphry
FRI Jan. 15 8:00 a.m. Mary St. Michael – Mr. & Mrs. Glenn McGahan
SAT Jan. 16 5:00 p.m. Ryan Enright – Isadore & Agnes Lorbetskie
SUN Jan. 17 10:30 a.m. M/M Henry Lumchick, John, James, Margaret & Gertrude – Thomas Lumchick
Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

LITURGICAL ROLES
JANUARY 16 /17th, 2010 – 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
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SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m.

MINISTERS OF THE WORD – C. Black; I. Connors SUNDAY OFFERING:
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – D. Ballard; G. & E. Boose; Y. Kohl January 3rd:
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – K. Black; K. Harris; $4,019.44
R. & N Connors; G. Curry $3,218.44 (209 envelopes)
ALTAR SERVERS: A. Freemark; R. Droppo; C. Holley; T. Sul + $801.00 (17 EFT postings)
CANTOR: C. Slight

SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m. CHRISTMAS OFFERING:

MINISTER S OF THE WORD – T. Keller; J. Perry $8,395.91
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – V. & A. Dumoulin; B. & E. Keon
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – M. Campbell; M. Charbonneau
A. & R. A. Dicker; T. Fiebig NEW YEAR’S OFFERING:
ALTAR SERVERS: S. Perry; S. Daynes; M. Froats; S. Lafont $2,635.00
CANTOR - A. Hermans

ATTENTION: Altar Servers, Commentators, Eucharistic Ministers Hospitality Ministers and Lectors:
New Schedule is available on the table in the main foyer for all those without e-mail or who have trouble
opening Excel files. Please pick yours up today. You will notice that the schedule does not cover the
Easter Iriduum Masses April 1, 2, 3 and 4. This is due to the fact that many people are away at that
time. To volunteer to serve at any of these celebrations please send a message to Anne Smith. E-Mail
hydrobaysmith@aol.com or telephone 613 646-2058. Thank you for this valuable service that you pro-
vide to the Parish. It is appreciated by all of us. New Ministers are always welcome. If you feel called
to serve in any of these roles please speak to Fr. Proulx.

C.WL. NEWS: The C.W.L. Newsletter will be KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, COLUMBUS ,

handed out after Masses next weekend , a gentle Ren
Renfrew Council 1916: will hold
reminder to renew your membership this month. their next General Meeting on
Monday, January 11. A guest
THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.: speaker from Perth will speak at
*Wed. Bereavement Grp. 7:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m. followed by the meeting.
(Rectory Mtg. Rm. #1)
All members are invited to attend.
CARD PARTIES: The Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Fatima is holding card games starting on
Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the OLF Parish Hall. Admission: $3; lunch will be served;
50/50 available. Card games consist of Euchre and 500 and everyone is welcome. Other games
scheduled for Jan. 24, Feb. 7, Feb. 21, Mar. 7 and Mar. 21.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: Please plan to attend a FUNraising Spaghetti Supper at Renfrew Baptist
Church on Sat., Jan. 23 from 5 – 7 p.m. All proceeds for Habitat for Humanity for a missions trip to
the Dominican Republic. There will also be a bake sale along with the supper. Come and join us and
support those who are less fortunate. See posters.
EUCHRE ~ Four Hand ~ Weekly ~ January through April 2010 commencing Wednesday,January 6
@ 7 p.m. in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Hall, Dochart St., Braeside. Admission: $3, lunch
available, 50/50 draw, prizes. For info: Carol Frood 613-623-7496. See posters.
OLIVER! Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Academy’s Don Bosco Drama Club proudly presents the musical
“OLIVER” from Feb 5th – 7th. Performances at the Madawaska Valley District H.S., 7:00 p.m. on Feb.
5th and 6th, followed by a 2:00 p.m. matinee on Feb. 7th. Adults: $12; Students/Children: $6; Family:
$35. Tickets may be purchased at Lorraine’s Pharmacy in Barry’s Bay or Our Lady Seat of Wisdom
Academy. More info: 613-756-3082. Tickets will also be available at the door, subject to availability.
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 to be
held at here at S.F.X. is made up of the three following dates: Friday, March 5th, 7 - 9 p.m., Satur-
day, March 6th, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, Mar. 27th, 9 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Deadline for Session #2
is Feb. 26th, 2010.