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Pope Francis’ April Prayer Intention
For the role of women. We pray that the dignity and immense value of women be recognized in every culture, and for the end of discrimination that they experience in different parts of the world.
Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration will take place each Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 6:15 PM (between the Masses) every Wednesday. Please contact Patty Farley 304-253-1603 or Shirley Kim 304-573-7307 if you would like to commit to praying before Our Lord.
FORMED
FORMED is a valuable resource is offered by our parish at no cost to you and can be accessed in English or Spanish.
- Go to: formed.org/signup
- Select our parish (using the zip code is easiest)
- Register with your name and email address
- Check that email account for a link to begin using FORMED
Development Director Position Opening | St. Francis De Sales School | Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Roman Catholic faith and supportive of the mission of the school.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills to effectively work with a variety of people and personalities.
- Computer literacy (Word, Access, Excel) and creativity.
- FUND RAISING
- Annual Fund
- Major and Planned Giving
- Grant Prospects
- CONSTITUENT, DONOR RELATIONS, AND COMMUNICATION
- Coordinates the school’s marketing materials, keeping and promoting a consistent image and identity of the school for the purpose of student recruitment and retention, and donor and prospect engagement.
- Assists Principal and Pastor in working with School Board to enhance development efforts.
- Works with the PTO/Home and School Committees to identify and train a core group of volunteers to assist in the annual giving programs, special events and other fundraising programs.
Special Collection
Efforts continue across the Mountain State after the severe flooding that occurred earlier this month. West Virginia encountered tornados, microbursts, strong winds, heavy rains, and mudslides. Several counties have experienced moderate-to-substantial flooding, notably along the Ohio River and its tributaries. The National Weather Service has confirmed 5 tornadoes in West Virginia – Huntington (Cabell/Wayne), St, Albans (Kanawha), Cross Lanes (Kanawha), Quick (Kanawha) and Lavista (Fayette). A State of Emergency has been declared in 17 West Virginia Counties.
Most Rev. Mark Brennan, Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, has approved a special collection to be held the weekend of April 20-21, 2024, in all parishes and missions throughout the diocese to support recovery efforts related to the series of disasters that have occurred. Checks should be made out to your respective parish with “Disaster Relief” on the memo line. Donations can also be made on the diocesan website at: https://dwc.org/disaster-relief/
Please remember in prayer all those whose lives have been changed in the wake of these disasters.