HAVE

YOU HEARD ABOUT THE YEAR OF FAITH?

The St. Francis Xavier CWL News:

CWL NOMINATIONS: The S.F.X. C.W.L. Council is now accepting nominations for the 2013 - 2015 C.W.L. Executive. To make a nomination please contact Lore Coyne at 613-433-9298 by Sept. 30th.

n October 2011, Pope Benedict XVI declared that a "Year of Faith" would begin Oct. 11, 2012 and conclude on Nov. 24, 2013. Locally, Bishop Mulhall will preside at an Opening Mass to be celebrated at St. Columbkille Cathedral at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 11 th,, 2012. All faithful of the diocese are invited to join Bishop Mulhall and priests of the diocese for this liturgy.

How does the Year of Faith affect the average Catholic? Every baptized Catholic is called through baptism to be a disciple of Christ and proclaim the Gospel. The year of Faith is an opportunity for each and every Catholic to renew their baptismal call by living out the everyday moments of their lives with faith, hope and love. This everyday witness is necessary for proclaiming the Gospel to family, friends, neighbours and society. In order to witness to the Gospel, Catholics must be strengthened through celebrating weekly Sunday Mass and the sacrament of reconciliation.

LIFE CHAIN IN RENFREW: On Sunday, September 30, we invite all to stand in prayerful solidarity with your pro-life family, friends and neighbours for one hour between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. We meet in front of the Renfrew post office. Signs will be provided. ST. JOSEPHS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ BAND ORANGE & GRAPEFRUIT CAMPAIGN: The Band are selling boxes of fresh Florida Oranges and Grapefruit to support the schools Music Program. Cost will be $25.00 for a small box and $40.00 for a large. The Citrus will arrive approximately during the last week of November and can be picked up at the school. Customers will be contacted by phone when the orders arrive. As well, the school website will post notice upon the arrival of the citrus. To place an order please contact St. Josephs Catholic High School at 432-5846. Thank you for your support. FRATERNITY OF THE SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER: Bishop Mulhall recently granted approval for the foundation of a Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order in St. John Chrysostom Parish with membership being open to all Catholics in this Diocesan area. A Come and See information meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 9th at 7:00 p.m. in Meeting Room #1 at St. John Chrysostom Parish, Arnprior, for those who are interested in exploring the Gospel Way of Life in accordance with the spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi. INTRODUCTION TO CENTERING PRAYER: Centering Prayer is a contempla ve prayer prac ce that can move you toward profound rela onship with the Spirit of God within. Join us for 6 introductory sessions featuring Fr. Thomas Kea ngs DVD series explaining the practice, and time for reflection and prayer. Tuesdays from 45 p.m., from October 9November 15 at Trinity St. Andrews United Church, Renfrew. PILGRIMAGE TO MONTREAL: The 3rd annual pilgrimage to St. Joseph Oratory, stopping first at the Shrine of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, will take place on Sunday, November 4th. For more information please call 613-732-2235.

COLLECTION OF THE NEEDS OF THE CHURCH IN CANADA: Each year, Catholics are invited to collaborate with their Bishops through the annual Collection for the Needs of the Church in Canada. This collection is being held today. Throughout 2012, many important events are taking place in the Church: the Synod of Bishops on the New Evangelization, the canonization of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, the 50th anniversary celebrations of the opening of the Second Vatican Council, as well as the launching of the Year of Faith by Pope Benedict XVI. The Bishops of Canada are closely connected to all of these events, which are occasions to gather in unity and communion. Your contribution to the Collection for the Needs of the Church in Canada will support the Bishops in their ministry to teach, sanctify and govern. The effectiveness of the Churchs existing services to fulfil its mission in this world and provide spiritual leadership is involved. The Bishops of Canada thank you in advance for your generosity and your commitment to the Church, following Christs example.

BAPTISMS: We welcome to the Christian Community the children baptized at St. Francis Xavier last Sunday. As the Parents and Sponsors made a commitment to share with these children our Catholic faith, we as a faith community offer our ongoing support to

CHARLOTTE ELISE BROWN, daughter of Tim & Ashley HUNTER LOGAN FOUGERE, son of Cory & Stephanie
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Diocese of Pembroke MORNING WATCH

Adoration - Holy Mass - Praise & Worship - Fellowship Join the Faithful from across the Diocese for All-Night Adoration of Jesus Saturday, Oct. 27Sunday, October 28, 2012 7:00 p.m. Saturday to 9:00 a.m. Mass St. Patrick Parish, Mount St. Patrick, Ontario
See posters on bulletin boards - More info to follow

WALK OF FAITH": Sunday, November 4, 2012 ~ St. Elizabeth's Parish, Vinton to St. Peter's Parish, Fort Coulonge (13 km along the Pontiac bike trail) ~ ALL are welcome ~ Join us for a "Walk of Faith" for the Year of Faith! Sponsored by the Family Life and Youth Ministry Office of the Diocese of Pembroke. Copies of itinerary available at church entrances

LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
MON TUE WED THUR NO PARISH LITURGY 9:30 a.m. Andre Dregas - M/M Michael Rouble 8:00 a.m. Pat McGahern - Don & Janet Goulet 8:00 a.m. Intentions of Father Mervin Coulas - Canadian Martyrs Assembly 1597 Renfrew/Arnprior 10:30 a.m. BONNECHERE MANOR: Beverley Gregg - The Estate Oct. 5 8:00 a.m. Alma Benish - Stan & Family 12 noon HOLY HOUR Oct. 6 5:00 p.m. Rose & Peter Mask - The Family Intentions of the Parishioners - Fr. Brennan Oct. 7 10:30 a.m. Norman Kasaboski & Decd Relatives - Catherine Kasaboski Special Intention - A Parishioner LITURGICAL ROLES 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time October 7th, 2012 Oct. 1 Oct. 2 Oct. 3 Oct. 4

SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH

Fr. Kerry Brennan, Pastor Deacon Don Smith sfxpastor@bellnet.ca 331 Plaunt Street, South; P.O. Box 396Renfrew, Ontario K7V 4A6 Tel: (613) 432-5825 Fax: (613) 432-6663
E mail: sfx.parish@on.aibn.com Web Site: http://sfxrenfrew.wordpress.com/

St. Francis Xavier, a welcoming faith community lovingly sharing the gifts of God.
SUNDAY EUCHARIST Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 10:30 a.m.
PARISH COUNCIL CHAIR Nancy Connors CEMETERY BOARD CHAIR Mike Coulas C.W.L. PRESIDENT Joanne Lemay

FRI SAT SUN

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Saturday 4:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
FINANCE COUNCIL CHAIR Steve Dregas CEMETERY CONTACT Colleen Dicker 613-432-5825 x3 K OF C GRAND KNIGHT Dean Black

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SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m. SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m. MINISTERS OF THE WORD B. Vincent; J. Perry MINISTERS OF THE WORD P. Dowdall; J. Dowdall MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY M. & V. Proulx; MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY D. Ballard; D. & S. Letts E.Yantha; L. Manwell; R. Zohr EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS A. & R. A. Dicker; MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST K. Coulas; D. Letts; M. Campbell; T. Fiebig K. & V. Windle; D. Dillon; L. Gallagher SERVERS S. Brown; E. Freamo; N. Lesk; S. Perry SERVERS K. & C. & K. Dowdall; L. Zohr CANTOR T.B.A. CANTOR - T.B.A. CHILRENS LITURGY - Cancelled

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PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: We pray for our loved ones who have died recently especially Ambrose Adamchick. PRAYERS FOR THE SICK AND SHUT-IN: Let us raise up in prayer those who seek Gods healing love, those at the hospital, hospice and at home especially Audrey Hawley, Sara ONeill, Fr. Ken OBrien, Garry Latendresse, John Albert and Joan Prince.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CEMETERY: The Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services act 2002 came into effect on July 1, 2012. In order to comply with changes in the new act, the Board of Trustees has submitted a copy of our amended by-laws to the Registrar of the Funeral, Burial, and Cremation Services Act 2002. Any interested parties may contact Colleen Dicker at 613-432-5825 ext. 3 for info, or to make copies. PARISH SUPPERS These by-laws are subject to the ST. PATRICK`S PARISH - MT. ST. PATRICK - Sept. 30th approval of the Registrar, Fu- ST. ALPHONSUS PARISH - CHAPEAU - Sept. 30th neral, Burial, and Cremation ST. CASIMIR PARISH - ROUND LAKE CENTRE - Oct. 7th ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM PARISH - ARNPRIOR - Oct. 14th Services Act 2002 .

R.C.I.A.: Do you know someone who was baptized Catholic but never confirmed?
Or do you know a baptized or unbaptized person who is interested in finding out more about the Catholic faith? R.C.I.A. might be for them. For info contact Fr. Brennan. OCTOBER MINISTRIES SCHEDULE: Copies may be found on the table in the main foyer for those who do not receive them by email. OCTOBER WEEKDAY MINISTRIES SCHEDULE: for Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors are in the sacristy. UPCOMING EVENTS AT S.F.X.
*Sun., Oct. 7 Confirmation Preparation Mtg Parish Hall 8:45 a.m.

SUNDAY OFFERING:

Sept. 23 - $4,176.73