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: http://sfxrenfrew.wordpress.com/

St. Francis Xavier, a welcoming faith community lovingly sharing the gifts of God.

RD 23RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

SEPTEMBER 4TH, 2011

PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: We pray for our loved ones who have died recently especially Rev. Alphonse Alph Harrington.
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 John Albert, Joan Faye Prince and Gladys McNulty. May your struggle be consoled by Christs love.

LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies
MON Sept. 5 TUE Sept. 6 9:30 a.m. WED Sept. 7 4:15 p.m. THUR Sept. 8 10:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. FRI Sept. 9 8:00 a.m. SAT Sept. 10 5:00 p.m. SUN Sept. 11 10:30 a.m. NO PARISH LITURGY Joseph Shubaly The Windle Family Terry Neville Margaret Sheahan & Family BONNECHERE MANOR: Alice Sophia Gregg Estate of Beverley Gregg June Smaggus Friends, Fay & Darlene Theresa Cybulski Annie Cybulski Lorne Freemark & Deceased Relatives Diana & Family Margaret Enright Gene & Teresa Cadotte Intentions of the Parishioners Father Proulx

MEMBERS OF THE PPC & F&P COMMITTEES: Please note that your respective meetings are scheduled for Monday, Sept. 12 & Tuesday, Sept. 13.
WEEKDAY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: New schedules may be picked up from the table in the sacristy.

MESSENGERS OF THE SACRED HEART: are ready for pickup by subscribers. SUNDAY OFFERING: AUGUST 28th $3,085.91
Thank you to all who continue to support the parish.

FASHION SHOW St. Francis Xavier C.W.L. is hosting a DESSERT PARTY & FALL FASHION SHOW, Wednesday, September 28th beginning at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall. All proceeds to SFX Small Hall Roof Restoration Fund. Tickets: $10 available at Douglas Moore Fashions beginning September 1st. Table reservations after Sept. 7th at 613-432-5535. All are welcome.

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SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m. MINISTERS OF THE WORD H. ONeill; M. Maloney MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY S. McCann; J. Skebo; E. Boose; I. Power MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST L. Kingsbury; H. Robinson; L. Armstrong; K. & V. Windle SERVERS M. & B. ONeill CANTOR R. Laxton

SUNDAY MORNING MASS 10:30 a.m. MINISTERS OF THE WORD J. Rowat; T. Wall MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY V. & A. Dumoulin; L. & S. Hall EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS D. Varrin; M. L. Rowat; B. & D. OConnor; A. M. Millar SERVERS B. Vincent; E. McIntyre; S. Rowat CANTOR J. Slight

SAINTS OF THE WEEK Sept. 5 Beheading of St. John the Baptist Sept. 6th St. Fiacre of Brie Sept. 7th St. Aristedes Sept. 8th th Sept. 9 St. Stephen of Hungary Sept. 10th St. Gregory the Great Sept. 11th Blessed Dina Belanger
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RENFREW & AREA SENIORS HOME SUPPORT INC: is hosting a Harvest Moon Dinner for Couples and Friends at the Renfrew Tea Saturday, Room on Saturday, September 17th at 6 p.m. You have a choice of three entrees: Chicken Stew, Apple Cider Pork or Chicken & Pear. $25 Cost: $25 / person. Limited seating so make 613-432your reservations soon: 613-432 -7691.

PARISH SUPPERS ST. MARYS , WILNO Sept. 4th Home Cooked Chicken Supper beginning at 1:00 p.m. PAROISSE ST-JEAN lEVANGELISTE, CAMPBELLS BAY Sept. 11th Turkey, Ham & Trimmings, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. OUR LADY OF MERCY, BANCROFT Sept. 18th Ham & Roast Beef Dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. PARIOSSE SAINT-JEAN-BAPTISTE, PEMROKE Sept. 18th Turkey & Ham Dinner 12 noon t0 7:00 p.m.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CEMETERY

St. Francis Xavier Parish and Our Lady of Fatima Parish are planning a Celebration of New Life at the cemetery on Sunday, September 18 th, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. In case of inclement weather the celebration will be moved to St. Francis Xavier Church. The celebration will be inclusive of all family members who have died and in a special way, of mem all who have died in the last year. We will co ntact a member of each family to arrange for con representation and someone to receive and place flowers for these loved ones. Lord, for your faithful people, life has changed, not ended.

BECOMING YOUNGER AGAIN: A Retreat to Reverse the Aging Process A retreat with Fr. Matt Linn, SJ will be held at Galilee Centre, Arnprior from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2. Register by calling 613-623-4242 and for more info go to www.galileecentre.com or see posters. FOUR HAND EUCHRE Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Hall, Braeside. Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. beginning September 14th. Lunch available, prizes, 50/50 draw. See posters.

VENERABLE ADOLPHE CHATILLON (1871 1929): CONGRATULATIONS: to Kellie Dowdall, On April 21, 2011, Pope Benedict XVI emitted a winner of the August Altar Server draw. decree recognizing the heroic virtues of the venerable Adolphe Chatillon, Brother of the Christian Schools. PLEASE NOTE: The parish office To mark this occasion, a thanksgiving Mass will be will be closed Monday, September celebrated in Montreal on September 18 at 10:00 a.m. th Further info is available at the Chancery Office.

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