SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH

Fr. Peter Proulx, Pastor Sr. Sheila Whelan GSIC 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://www.sfxrenfrew.com
“St. Francis Xavier, a welcoming faith community lovingly sharing the gifts of God.”

26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2008
IN YOUR PRAYERS: We pray for our loved ones who have died recently. We pray for our sick, especially
Mary Russell, Kathy Searson, Dennis Enright, Elvina Zavitski, Joyce McMahon, Stan Deacon, Gerry Emon,
Richard Leppert, Lucille Leveck-Kalimeris, Joseph Valliquette, Stella Kearney, Elizabeth Brumm, Tracy Mulvihill,
Gladys McNulty, Marie Hanrahan, Mary Drake, Ed Lee, Shirley Church, Claude Gagnon and Helen Valliquette.

GUIDE FOR 2008 FEDERAL ELECTION

15 September 2008
(CCCB – Ottawa)...With a federal election campaign underway, the Social Affairs Commission
of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has issued a guide inviting
Catholics to vote but to do so with discernment.
In its “Federal Election 2008 Guide”, the Commission “encourages Catholics to become better
informed about the issues, to voice their concerns with the political candidates...and, most
of all, to vote.” The four-page text goes on to list some basic principles from Catholic moral
and social teaching to help voters examine and evaluate public policy and programs.
These principles include respect for life and the dignity of the human person, as well as the
preferential option for the poor. The text also addresses the question of the war in Afghani-
stan and the debate on the environment. The four Bishops who signed the document call on
the political parties to “engage in a peace process for Afghanistan and to ensure that
“future generations...can have a healthy environment.
The Social Affairs Commission admits that “choices can be tough” for Catholics when a
political candidate or a political party holds “values that are not fully in line with Church
teaching.” Citing the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, the CCCB
Social Affairs Commission points out that “a well-formed Christian conscience does
not permit one to vote for a political program or an individual law which contradicts
the fundamental contents of faith and morals.”
Copies of the Guide are available at the table of the main entrance of the church or on line go to www.cccb.ca
(Scroll down on home page to “Guide for 2008 Election.”)

SHEPHERD’S OF GOOD HOPE: We are collecting items for the Shepherds of Good Hope. Please drop off any of
the following items at thethe parish office until the end of September: good winter clothing (boots, socks, sweaters,
pants, coats, gloves, hats); aprons, tea towels, cutlery, mugs, plates, bowls, twin sheets, towels, wash cloths, toiletries
(razors, soap, shaving cream, tooth brushes,
brush es, shampoo). Monetary donations also gratefully accepted. Money will be
used to purchase toiletries, etc, in bulk for delivery to the Mission.

PARISH SOCIAL ENGAGEMENTS

SUNDAY AFTERNOON SING-A-LONG – On Sunday, Oct 5th at 2 p.m. we will host an after-
noon of music, singing from the l920’s to the 60’s in the parish hall. We hope to
welcome many ,young and old to an afternoon of merriment and refreshments.
Please bring a friend, and if you are willing to provide or if you need transportation
please call the parish office . If you would like to provide a few treats for this gathering
your efforts would be appreciated. Please let us know.
SENATORS GAME– The Pastoral Council is planning a bus trip to an “Ottawa Senators” game on
November 13th. A reservation of tickets will begin next weekend.

CRAFTERS – GET READY! - S.F.X. Catholic Women’s League will gratefully accept
donations of crafts, carvings, jams, jellies, sewing, knitting, etc. for the Tea &
Talent Sale to be held November 8th in S.F.X. Hall. Everyone welcome to donate.

REMINDER: We will be holding a special Thanksgiving food drive.

 LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Please carefully note the times of the daily Liturgies
MON Sept. 29 7:00 p.m. Randy, Mark & Murray McNulty – Mom
TUE Sept. 30 9:30 a.m. Tom Briscoe – Theresa, Lorne & Bobby Briscoe
WED Oct. 1 4:15 p.m. Arthur Clemen & Deceased Relatives – The Family
THU Oct. 2 10:30 a.m. Bonnechere Manor: Helen Dennique – Theresa Manion
12:10 p.m. Audrey Sulpher – The Sulpher Family
FRI Oct. 3 8:00 a.m. Catherine Kusluski – Mr. & Mrs. James Etmanski
12:00 p.m. HOLY HOUR
SAT Oct. 4 5:00 p.m. Alma Benish – Stanley Benish & Family
In Thanksgiving (50th Anniversary John & Rita Burnett)- The Family
SUN Oct. 5 10:30 a.m. Rose & Peter Mask – The Famliy
Intentions of the Parishioners – Father Proulx

LITURGICAL ROLES SUNDAY OFFERING: $4,065.50 (256 postings).

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Thank you for your ongoing support.
October 4th/October 5th, 2008 PARISH SUPPERS:
SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m. * St. Patrick’s Parish, Mt. St. Patrick – Sept. 28th
MINISTERS OF THE WORD – A.M. Slight; T. Skelhorn * St. Jean-Baptiste, Pembroke – Sept. 28th
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – D. Ballard; * St. Alphonsus Parish, Chapeau, Que – Oct. 5th
J. Skebo; E. & G. Boose * St.Casimir’s Parish, Round Lake Center – Oct. 12th
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – T. Lemenchick; * St. John Chrysostom, Parish – Oct. 19th
G. Blanchette; H. Robinson; K. Black; J. Lynch See posters for more information
SERVERS – K.&V. Slight; A. Hall; M. Brumm
SUNDAY MORNING MASS - 10:30 a.m. BEREAVEMENT GROUP: with Deacon Don has
MINISTERS OF THE WORD– STA Student; A. Lafont begun meeting again each week on MONDAYS at
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY – STA Students 7:30 p.m. in the Rectory Meeting Room.
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST – D. Yantha;
T. McIntyre; N & M. Stroud; N. Smith KITCHEN CLEAN- CLEAN-UP:
SERVERS – K. Dowdall; A. Limlaw;
E. McIntyre; R. Blackburn The C.W.L. is holding
ATTENTION a parish kitchen
Altar Servers, Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Commentators and Hospitality clean-
clean-up this Mon-
Mon-
Ministers, new schedules are ready for pickup in the Altar Servers Room. day, Sept. 29 at 9 a.
N.B. – those who have submitted e-mail addresses will already have received m. All are welcome
yours electronically. If not, contact Anne Smith @ hydrobaysmith@aol.com or to participate.
@ 646-2250. Thank you for all you do to serve the needs of our Parish community.

On Our Way With Jesus: Each year our Parish invites parents who want to continue their
commitment to the Faith Development of their children to prepare them for the Sacraments of
Reconciliation and Eucharist. Our Catechetical team is prepared to assist parents who choose
to bring their children into a more complete experience of God’s love in our lives. Registra-
tion forms are available now at the Parish office. Please pick them up now or on the week-
end after Mass. The program will begin on the week after Thanksgiving. We cannot accept
people after we have started. Please register now.

ANNUAL PARISH SUPPER: The Pastoral Council has begun discussions about the annual Parish Supper
in June. We are blessed with “many , many workers” yet, we are seeing a consistent drop in the number
of people coming to the supper. Our parishioner's particularly do not seem to see this as an opportunity to
be together and build community. Perhaps we need to “attract” people with a few activities to add interest
to the day. Perhaps you would like to suggest an idea to the Pastoral Council members, the Supper Commit-
tee or the Parish Staff. Thank you for the suggestions to date! KEEP THEM COMING!
ORGAN CONCERT: Sunday, September 28th @ 4:30 p.m. at St. Alphonsus Liguori Church, Chapeau, Que.
Come and listen to Gregory Ulrich perform works by Bach, Beethoven, Franck, and Vierne. Free will offering.
OTTAWA VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL – Last concert of season, Oct. 5 @ Trinity St. Andrew’s United Church, @
3 p.m. Music by Felix Mendelssohn, Ticked available at church office (Mon – Thur) or at the door.
SANDPOINT & BRAESIDE C.W.L. COUNCILS: AUTUMN TEA – Saturday, October 4 from 1–
1– 3 p.m.; $7 at Our Lady
of Perpetual Help Church Hall, Braeside.
FALL SALE AT THE SALVATION ARMY CHURCH, 8 Argyle St.: SATURDAY OCT. 4, 10 A.M. - 2 P.M.
CRAFT TABLE, BAKE TABLE AND MUCH MORE.
ANNUAL LIFE CHAIN: Once again the Renfrew County Right to Life will sponsor this silent witness for the unborn
on Sunday, Oct. 5th from 2–3 p.m. at the corner of Pembroke St. W. and Christie St.
For information call Stan @ 613-735-9682 or Corrie @ 613-687-2115.
DIOCESAN YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY: The meeting of young adults (ages 18-35) with Bishop Mulhall will continue
on Friday, Oct. 10th from 7 – 9 p.m. at St. Columbkille Cathedral in Pembroke. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament,
music and a talk by Bishop Mulhall followed by discussion and light refreshments.