SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH

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

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

TH 27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

OCTOBER 2ND, 2011

PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: We pray for our loved ones who have died recently especially Margaret Leclaire and Elizabeth Pozobut. 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 Pat Preen, John Albert, Joan Faye Prince and Gladys McNulty. May your struggle be consoled by Christs love.

INTRODUCTION OF NEW SUNG MASS SETTING - REVISED ROMAN MISSAL With the implementation of the new translation of the Roman Missal comes the need for new sung Mass settings used during the celebration of the Eucharist (Gloria, Holy, Holy, Memorial Acclamations). To assist with a smooth transition to these new sung texts, Bishop Mulhall has granted permission for parishes in the diocese to begin using the new sung Mass texts in advance of the full implementation on November 26th. Over time we will learn various sung Mass settings, but to begin the Diocese of Pembroke has asked parishes to introduce a common setting called The Mass of St. Ralph Sherwin. Those involved in music ministry at St. Francis Xavier Parish are currently working with this music and we will begin using it at our Masses on the weekend of October 15th/16th. One of the creative ways that we as a congregation can become more familiar with this musical setting in advance is by listening to it on the internet! The Mass of St. Ralph Sherwin can be heard on Youtube and can be accessed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCqyIdtTFmg.
LITURGICAL MINISTERS:
CANTORS: The parish needs a few good voices!!!. If you love to sing, this is an opportunity for you to help your parish enrich our liturgies. Jennifer Slight will work with new cantors to ensure they are comfortable in the role. If you wish to simply inquire about what this entails please contact the office. Dont be shy! HOSPITALITY & EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: We are desperately short of volunteers for the 5:00 p.m. Saturday Mass. If you are able to assist please present yourself to Fr. Proulx. Thanks...Anne Smith 613-646-2058.

SUNDAY EVENING EUCHRE PARTIES

Sunday, October 2nd - 7 p.m. in the Church Hall

* 4 Hand Euchre * * Admission: $4 * * Light Lunch *
A small group of parishioners from our Renfrew parishes has donated to Development & Peace for the "Horn of Africa Famine Relief Fund". Your support of their ongoing Sunday evening Card Parties will assist them in raising these funds. The gatherings will contine on alternate weekends.

THIS WEEK AT S.F.X.: *Mon. Bereavement Grp 7:30 p.m. (Small Hall) *Mon. PPC 7:30 p.m. (Rectory Mtg. Rm. #2) * Tues. Property & Finance 7:00 p.m. (Rectory Mtg. Rm. #2)

EVA OLSSON Eva Olsson will be in Renfrew in November to speak to the school children. The Parish will host Eva for an evening presentation. It will be a privilege to welcome her to our community and to join with you in welcoming many invited guests at your invitation and ours as well. Please follow our plans for Evas presentation in upcoming bulletins. A STORY OF COURAGE AND HOPE Eva Olsson is a Holocaust survivor. But to the thousands of schoolchildren she speaks to every year, shes a hero. To watch Eva in action is an inspiration beyond imaging, and the lessons she teaches go far beyond history. She talks of bullying. And being a bystander. Of respect and forgiveness. And never giving up no matter what. In a dozen years shes driven more than a quarter of a million miles to touch the lives of the young, and in their words and faces you can see the change in an instant.

LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies
MON Oct. TUE Oct. WED Oct. THUR Oct. 3 7:00 p.m. 4 9:30 a.m. 5 4:15 p.m. 6 10:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. FRI Oct. 7 8:00 a.m. 12:00 noon SAT Oct. 8 5:00 p.m. SUN Oct. 9 10:30 a.m. Parents, Sisters & Brother E. L. Jolicoeur Alma Benish Stan & Family Helen Enright & Lorne Armstrong Mangan & Steele Families BONNECHERE MANOR: Edna Bowes Bronis Coulas Maxie Hisko Bob Kusluski & Tim Brazeau Sunday Elvin & Vi Schroeder & John Mosco The Family offering: HOLY HOUR September 25th Rose & Peter Mask The Family Terry Neville Aileen & Dan Power $3,113.28 Intentions of the Parishioners Father Proulx

LITURGICAL ROLES 28 Sunday in Ordinary Time October 9th, 2011

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SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m. MINISTERS OF THE WORD R. Laxton; P. Dowdall MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY D. Ballard; J.Lynch; T. Brazeau; B. Kusluski MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST R. Bresee; L. Armstrong; T. Lemenchick; D. Mooney; K. Harris SERVERS K. & C. Dowdall CANTOR: C. Slight

SUNDAY MORNING MASS 10:30 a.m. MINISTERS OF THE WORD T. Keller; M. Richards MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY L. & S. Hall; V. & A. Dumoulin EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS D. & M. McIntyre; A. & R. A. Dicker; M. L. Rowat SERVERS E. McIntyre; S. Lafont; S. Rowat; N. Lesk CANTOR: J. Slight

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m. MINISTERS OF THE WORD C. Walters; J. Lemay MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY S. McCanna; M. Windle; M. & V. Proulx MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST D. Mooney; K. & V. Windle; B. Brown; G. Harper SERVERS M. Brumm; R. Droppo CANTOR: K. Dowdall

October 16th, 2011

SUNDAY MORNING MASS 10:30 a.m. MINISTERS OF THE WORD R. Russell; T. Wall MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY S. & K. Limlaw; T. & P. Rousselle EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS A. Blackburn; T. Fiebig; A.M. Millar; D; Yemen; D. Yantha SERVERS R. & T. Blackburn; A. & D. Limlaw CANTOR: T.B.A NATIONAL LIFE CHAIN: Sunday, October 2 nd . Your are invited to join hundreds of people across Canada in a peaceful vigil for one hour to witness to the sacredness of life from conception to natural death. Life Chain is held in front of the post office, Raglan St. S. in Renfrew from 2 to 3 p.m. Wont you please come and witness to the unborn? PUBLIC EDUCATION SEMINAR: Planning for a Healthy & Prosperous Future: A discussion about capacity as it relates to Finances and Health Matters and Powers of Attorney. WED., OCTOBER 19TH from 6:00 9:00 p.m. IN GEM HALL, GROVES PARK. No Cost. Please see posters for more info.
DIOCESAN YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY: Join young adults at St. Columbkille Cathedral parish hall from 6:30 8:30 on the following upcoming dates: Oct. 14th, Nov. 11th and Dec. 9th.

The St. Francis Xavier C.W.L. News:

C.W.L. General Meeting: Tuesday, October 11, 7:00 p.m. in the Large Hall . Everyone welcome. Program: Fr. Proulx will speak on "Living Justice". Let us explore how we live our gospel values by working for a more just world. We encourage members to bring a non-perishable item for the Food Bank. CRAFTERS GET READY!: S.F.X. C.W.L. will gratefully accept donations of squares for the Tea Room, jams, jellies and pickles, baked goods, candies, crafts (wreaths, centrepieces, sewing, etc.) carvings and woodwork, books (no encyclopedia or Readers Digests), small items suitable for stocking stuffers and monetary donations for their Tea & Talent Sale to be held Saturday, November 12 th at S.F.X. Hall. Contact Joan @ 432-9161

PARISH SUPPERS
ST. ALPHONSUS, CHAPEAU Oct. 2nd ST. CASIMIRS, ROUND LAKE Oct. 9th ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM, ARNPRIOR Oct. 16th

RAFFLE FOR CHINCHA ALTA: Members of our parish who have been pilgrims to Peru have continued to support the mission at Chincha Alta and are now sponsoring a small raffle. The raffle prizes are all hand-made Peruvian items. This group needs your help to distribute and sell tickets at the church entrances in November. If you can assist in any way please contact Nancy Bailey 613-432-4060 or Cathy Mahusky 613-433-3639.

CONGRATULATIONS: to Emily Saumure, winner of the Altar Server draw for September .

THE BONNECHERE MANOR AUXILIARY ANNUAL BRIDGE PARTY: will be held on Thursday, October 20 th at 7:30 p.m. in the new auditorium Renfrew Rotary Hall. The cost is $20 per person and includes prizes and refreshments. To reserve a table of four please call Eleanor Donaldson at 613-432-4312. All funds raised go to benefit the Bonnechere Manor residents.