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: [email protected] Web Site: www.sfxrenfrew.blogspot.com
“St. Francis Xavier, a welcoming faith community lovingly sharing the gifts of God.”

BAPTISM OF THE LORD

JANUARY 9TH 2011
PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: We pray for our loved ones who have died recently,
especially Gary Cybulski, Roy Brisco, Noreen Martinson and Clarence Prince.
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 Kay Kasaboski. May your
struggle be consoled by Christ’s love“.

THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD

T he feast of the Baptism of the Lord marks the end of the Christmas season
and the beginning of Ordinary Time. Its theme of light and revelation flow
out of these days after Epiphany; and the Gospel for today stands first in the
long sequence of readings about Jesus’ teachings, healings, and miracles that
characterize the season of Ordinary Time.

PLEASE NOTE: I will be leaving the parish Sunday with the expectation of returning
next Saturday in better health. Hopefully, this time away will provide the renewed
strength needed to begin the schedule of commitments needed to accomplish our
winter ministries. The parish staff appreciates your support and encouragement
as they continue to provide for the needs of the parish in my absence. Fr. Peter

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

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

SAINTS OF THE WEEK

Jan. 9th – Baptism of the Lord Jan. 12th – St. Marguerite Bourgeoys
Jan. 10th – St. William of Bourges Jan. 13th – St. Hilary
Jan. 11th – St. Paulinus Jan. 14th – St. Felix of Nola, St. Sava
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, 2010 will be
credited to your 2011 income tax receipt. Income tax receipts for the year 2010 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.

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.
Session #4: OUR LADY OF LOURDES: Friday, April 8th, 7 - 9 p.m., Saturday, April 9th, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
and Saturday, April 16th, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Registration deadline is April 4th, 2011
 LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies

MON Jan. 10 NO PARISH LITURGY THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.:

TUE Jan. 11 NO PARISH LITURGY *Mon. Bereavement Group 7:30 p.m.
(Small Hall)
WED Jan. 12 NO PARISH LITURGY
THUR Jan. 13 10:30 a.m. BONNECHERE MANOR: Liturgy of the Word & Commuion
NO PARISH LITURGY
FRI Jan. 14 NO PARISH LITURGY
SAT Jan. 15 5:00 p.m. Vera Fairfield – Lola Mulvihill
SUN Jan. 16 10:30 a.m. Bernard Holley – Dan & Susan Burnett
Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

LITURGICAL ROLES
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time January 16th, 2011
SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m. SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – A. Hoare; I. Connors MINISTERS OF THE WORD – M. Richards; N. Saumure
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – D. Ballard; E. Boose; MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – Y. Kohl; J. Mahusky;
T. Lemenchick; R. Elliott M. Richards; L. Sammon
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – T. Lemenchick; EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – M. Charbonneau;
D. Lennox; D. Mooney; H. Robinson; D. Mantil S. O’Neill; D. & M. McIntyre; T. McIntyre
SERVERS – C. Holley; K. & V. Slight SERVERS – S. Lafont; A. & D. Limlaw; S. Perry

The St. Francis Xavier CWL News: ♦ KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS – Renfrew

♦ 2011 CWL MEMBERSHIPS ARE DUE: Cost Coun
Cou n cil 1916 will hold their next General
$15.00. If you do not have Sunday offering envelopes, Meeting on Monday, January 10 th , 2011 at
there are CWL Membership evnelopes at the church 7:00 p.m. in the Knights of Columbus Hall.
entrances, or just complete your name, address and All members are invited to attend.
attend .
phone number and deposit it with your payment in the
collection basket or the church office in an envelope 4th ANNUAL RETREAT FOR MEN:
marked CWL. We invite all women of St. Francis will be held at Marguerite Centre, Pembroke
Xavier Parish to join the C.W.L. from Feb. 11th at 6:30 p.m. to Feb. 13th at 2:00
p.m. and will be directed by Fr. Paul Burchat
♦ NEWSLETTERS: copies of the new newsletter are and Charlie Cavanaugh from the Madonna
available at the church entrances. Members and any House Community, Mark Reilander, John
parishioner interested in C.W.L. events and Nordholt and David Douthwright. For further
accomplishments of the last year are invited to pick info call David at 613-756-9815 or e-mail
up a copy. him at [email protected]).

SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL: for the Messenger of the CONGRATULATIONS: to Nicholas Wright,

Sacred Heart is $16.15. Please remit to Johanna Mathieu. winner of the Altar Server draw for
Payments may be put in the collection basket in an enve- December.
lope clearly marked “Sacred Heart Messenger Renewal”; VOLUNTEERS FOR ALTAR LINENS:
please include your name and phone number with the renewal. We are looking for a few good people (male
For info contact Johanna at 432-7622. or female) who would volunteer to launder
TH TH
the altar linens. The rotation is such that you
GALILEE HOUSE RETREAT FEBRUARY 11 – 13 would only be scheduled approximately once
“The Breath of Life: Honoring the Mystic Within” every two months. If interested or you
Directed by Fr. Joe Nassal, CSSP, international retreat master and author. would like more info, please contact the office.
To reserve, call 613-623-4242 or e-mail [email protected]
DIOCESAN YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY: will
SUNDAY OFFERING: January 2nd: continue on Fridays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at
$4,348.59 Columbkille Cathedral, Pembroke with
$3,050.00 ( Envelopes) + Bishop Mulhall. Dates: January 7, February
$372.59 (Loose) + $926.00 (22 EFT) 11, March 11 and April 15.
Thank you to all the parishioners who
have so faithfully contributed to the 2nd ANNUAL DIOCESAN HIGH SCHOOL RE-
parish over the last year. TREAT: (Gr. 8 – 12) at CSC Jeanne-Lajoie High
CHRISTMAS OFFERING: $9,710.25 School, Jan. 28th – 30th. Info & registration forms
(to date) available in the parish, at your High School or by
NEW YEAR’S OFFERING – $2,286.00 contacting Yvette at 613-732-7933 ext. 208 or
(to date) [email protected].