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SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER PARISHFr. Peter Proulx, Pastor Fr. Ryan Holly, Associate Pastor Deacon Don Smith

331 Plaunt Street, South; P.O. Box 396Renfrew, Ontario K7V 4A6

Tel: (613) 432-5825 Fax: (613) 432-6663E 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.

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PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: We pray for our loved ones who have died recently especially Dawn Hamilton.

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 Joan Prince. May your struggle be consoled byChrists love.

We come together as a Parish Family

to celebrate the wonder of Christmas.The desire of God to be one with us

begins in such humble surroundings.

From there we have journeyedas a people of faith.

Now we gather in wonder in Presence of Godthis Christmas at St. Francis Xavier Church

and we take God with us, in us, for one another.

Our prayer for you is ~- that you know inner peace.

The Parish Staff extends a wish forBlessings on your Christmas.May your celebrations bring

Peace & Joy.Fr.Pet

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Sharon

John

DeaconDon

Fr.Holly

And to all who share in our ministry hereat St. Francis a gracious Thank You!

Martha

CHRIST THE SAVIOR IS BORN!CHRIST THE SAVIOR IS BORN!

202020 ththth Anniversary Free CommunityAnniversary Free CommunityAnniversary Free Community

Friendship DinnerFriendship DinnerFriendship Dinner

The Knights of Columbus Council 1916The Knights of Columbus Council 1916The Knights of Columbus Council 1916The Knights of Columbus Council 1916Renfrew will be serving free CommunityRenfrew will be serving free CommunityRenfrew will be serving free CommunityRenfrew will be serving free CommunityFriendship dinners again this CHRISTMASFriendship dinners again this CHRISTMASFriendship dinners again this CHRISTMASFriendship dinners again this CHRISTMASDAY from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free deliveryDAY from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free deliveryDAY from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free deliveryDAY from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free deliveryof meals, free take out, and for those whoof meals, free take out, and for those whoof meals, free take out, and for those whoof meals, free take out, and for those whowish to join us at the hall, free transportationwish to join us at the hall, free transportationwish to join us at the hall, free transportationwish to join us at the hall, free transportationto and from your residence. Please contactto and from your residence. Please contactto and from your residence. Please contactto and from your residence. Please contactBrian at 432Brian at 432Brian at 432Brian at 432----0887 or Don at 4330887 or Don at 4330887 or Don at 4330887 or Don at 433----9999298 for298 for298 for298 fordinner requests. On CHRISTMAS DAYdinner requests. On CHRISTMAS DAYdinner requests. On CHRISTMAS DAYdinner requests. On CHRISTMAS DAYcall 613call 613call 613call 613----432432432432----6121.6121.6121.6121.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!MERRY CHRISTMAS!MERRY CHRISTMAS!MERRY CHRISTMAS!

PLEASE NOTE: The Bereavement Group

will not meet on Monday, December 26th.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Please note that

the Parish Office will be closed fromDecember 26th until January 3rd.

NEW SCHEDULES: for Weekday ReadersNEW SCHEDULES: for Weekday ReadersNEW SCHEDULES: for Weekday ReadersNEW SCHEDULES: for Weekday Readers

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LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS

MON Dec. 26 NO PARISH LITURGY

TUE Dec. 27 9:30 a.m. Fr. John McElligott Don & Sheila Letts & Family

WED Dec. 28 4:15 p.m. Nell Smith St. Francis Xavier Resurrection Choir

THUR Dec. 29 10:30 a.m. BONNECHERE MANOR: Arnold Donohue John & Martha Scott

12:10 p.m. Bill Keon Ed & Mary McCann

FRI Dec. 30 8:00 a.m. Hugo Becker Lore & Don Coyne

SAT Dec. 31 5:00 p.m. MARY THE MOTHER OF GOD: Stan Nighbor Wife, Rose

SUN Jan. 1 10:30 a.m. MARY THE MOTHER OF GOD: Rita & Arthur Leroux - Their Children

Intentions of the Parishioners Father Holly

LITURGICAL ROLESMARY THE MOTHER OF GOD

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31st SUNDAY, JANUARY 1st

SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m.MINISTERS OF THE WORD M. Maloney; S. McCannaMINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY A. Hoare; J. Lynch;T. Lemenchick; D. McDonald

MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST B. Brown; K. Harris;D. DillonSERVERS A. Freemark; B. & M. ONeill; V. SlightCANTOR K. Slight

EPIPHANY OF THE LORDSATURDAY, JANUARY 7th SUNDAY, JANUARY 8th

SATURDAY EVENING MASS - 5:00 p.m.MINISTERS OF THE WORD H. ONeill; A. M. SlightMINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY J. Mahusky; E. Yantha;M. Maloney; S. McCannaMINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST L. & S. Gallagher;K. Coulas; G. Curry; D. DillonSERVERS K. & C. & K. Dowdall; L. ZohrCANTOR T.B.A.

SUNDAY MORNING MASS 10:30 a.m.MINISTERS OF THE WORD M. Richards; J. RowatMINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY A. Agnew; L. Sammon;B. & M. CharbonneauEUCHARISTIC MINISTERS D. Lennox; M. L. Rowat;N. SmithSERVERS S. Brown; E. Freamo; S. Lafont; N. LeskCANTOR T.B.A.

LITURGICAL MINISTERS: The current schedule runs to the end of January. Prep work on the next schedule

covering February to May will begin soon. If you have any changes in contact info, e-mail address, or have a

special request please contact Anne.

Please Note: the next schedule will include Holy Week and the Easter Triduum. If you will not be available

for some or all of these liturgies it is important to let Anne know now.

SUNDAY MORNING MASS 10:30 a.m.MINISTERS OF THE WORD S.T.A. Students; M. TimmMINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY S.T.A. Students

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS D. Varrin; D. Yantha;D. Yemen; M. Campbell; M. CharbonneauSERVERS A. & D. Limlaw; E. McIntyre; S. PerryCANTOR A. Hermans

MON Jan. 2 NO PARISH LITURGY

TUE Jan. 3 9:30 a.m. Helen OConnell St. Francis Xavier Choir

WED Jan. 4 4:15 p.m. Dawn Hamilton & Deceased Members of the Scharff Family Relatives

THUR Jan. 5 10:30 a.m. BONNECHERE MANOR: Theresa Cybulski Arthur & Lillian Shulist

12:10 p.m. Isobel Sullivan Eileen Windle

FRI Jan. 6 8:00 a.m. Peter Rouble Armand & Pat Lepine

12 Noon HOLY HOUR

SAT Jan. 7 5:00 p.m. June Smaggus Gerry & Cecilia Kusluski

SUN Jan. 8 10:30 a.m. Gary Cybulski Linda & Family

Intentions of the Parishioners Father Proulx

Sunday

offering:

De c. 18th

$4,235.81

FUND RAISER FOR CHINCA ALTA:The Raffle and the Musical Evening were both a great success.Net proceeds were $2,300.00

Thank you to everyone who in anyway supported the raffle and themusical evening. Each ticket bought made a difference and eachand every dollar of the proceeds will go directly to a family in ChinchaAlta giving them hope and some improvement in their living conditions.

When we return to Chincha this February we will take with us asmany of your donations of clothing, shoes and vitamins, etc. asAir Canada will allow with their new regulations.

Winners of the draw were as follows: Gene Murphy, Estelle Groulx,Julie Corkett, John Brydges, Fr. Neil Guillemette, Pauline Duncan,Fern Storie, Angela Cotnam, Jane Freemark, Gene Murphy, R.Morel, Larry Davidson, Cathy Gauthier, Grayce Trebinskie,Noah Trebinskie, Merv Rouble, Jane Curry, Fr. Neil Guillemette,Betty Coulas and Josie Plazek.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY:to all couples of the Parish who

celebrated a Wedding Anniversary

during the month of December.

We remember you and your

intentions at the 10:30 a.m.

Mass this weekend. May God

Bless You All. Among those

celebrating are:

Dan & Genevieve Deslaurier (65)Bob & Josie Quinn (51)

Neal & Margaret Moriarity (48)

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