
Pastoral Council News
New P.C. Members for a three year term are: Rick Allen Sr., Deena Salon and Sheila Zeto. The new alternate member for a one year term is: Jacqui Yee. The new members will join the current members on the P.C.: Fr. Leonard Smith, Deacon Harry Evans, S. Benita Goode, Jason Hudak, Regina Fairchild, Sam Interdonato, Noah Kapp, Elizabeth Thewes, Josh Reeve, Albert Casne, and Brian Keiling. Thanks to all those nominated, all are capable of providing Spiritual direction to St. Francis de Sales Parish.
Eucharistic Adoration: Eucharistic Adoration will take place each Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 6:15 PM (between the Masses) every Wednesday. Please contact Shirley Kim 304-573-7307 if you would like to commit to praying before Our Lord at a specific time each Wednesday.
May is Healthy Vision Month
You can have a comprehensive dilated eye exam to check for common eye problems. If you haven’t had an exam in a while, schedule one now. Taking care of your eyes also may benefit your overall health. In addition to your comprehensive dilated eye exams, visit an eye care professional if you have: Decreased vision. Eye pain. Drainage or redness of the eye. Double vision. Diabetes. Floaters (tiny specks that appear to float before your eyes). Circles (halos) around light sources; or If you see flashes of light.
Ways you can help protect your vision:
- Get regular comprehensive dilated eye exams.
- Know your family’s eye health history. It’s important to know if anyone has been diagnosed with an eye disease or condition, since some are hereditary.
- Eat right to protect your sight: In particular, eat plenty of dark leafy greens such as spinach, kale, or collard greens, and fish that is high in omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon, albacore tuna, trout, and halibut. Eat foods that are high in antioxidants called lutein and zeaxanthin, which help prevent macular degeneration and cataracts.
- Maintain a healthy weight. Stay on top of long-term health conditions—like diabetes and high blood pressure.
- Wear protective eyewear when playing sports or doing activities around the home, such as painting, yard work, and home repairs.
- Quit smoking or never start.
- Wear sunglasses that block 99 percent-100 percent of ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation.
- Wash your hands before taking out your contacts and cleanse your contact lenses properly to avoid infection.
- Practice workplace eye safety.
- Give your eyes a rest. Looking at a computer for a long time can tire out your eyes. Follow the 20-20-20 rule—rest your eyes by taking a break every 20 minutes to look at something about 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
Make Eye Health Part of Your Health Care Routine
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Mass Times
Weekend Masses:
- Saturday Vigil | 5:00 PM
- Sundays | 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM
Weekday Masses:
- Monday – Friday | 8:30 AM
- Wednesdays | 6:30PM
Confession (Reconciliation Room in Church):
- Saturday | 4:00PM
- Wednesday | 9:00 AM & 5:30 PM
- Or by Appointment
Eucharistic Adoration:
- Wednesdays | 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
*Please note the New Guidelines now in place.

RCIA
The mission of the Church is our mission. Do you know anyone who may be interested in learning more about the Catholic Church with the possibility of becoming Catholic? Please contact Deacon Harry Evans at (304) 549-4590 or hevans@dwc.org.