FJVD Weekly Info

We Live the Word!

March 28, 2025

From the Principal's Desk

Dear Father Doyle Families,

Another great week at Father Doyle School leading up to our Annual Auction tomorrow evening at the Quonset O Club! See below for more details; however, a reminder that bidding is currently live online for ALL silent auction items (see the link here: bit.ly/fjvdauction25) and you can still join us LIVE via Facebook at 7:15pm tomorrow night to enjoy the Saints John and Paul ChurchHill Downs Band!

In our prayer service readings from this morning, we were reminded that "true disciples don't just talk about faith; they live it." What a powerful message and one that I see play out daily here at Father Doyle.

Just this afternoon I encountered four students in the hallway praying the rosary together. When I inquired about it, I learned that these students had completed their work and, having been provided some brief free time chose to pray the rosary together. They didn't just talk about it, they lived it.

Please see below for additional information regarding:

Mint Julep Mingle - Silent Auction is LIVE online now, event tomorrow evening!
Read-a-thon coming soon!
Pop-up Afterschool Activities for Elementary Students
Annual Gentleman's Choice Event - April 13th
Spring Pictures

Annual FJVD Auction - Tomorrow Night! LIVE on Facebook!

Silent Auction Kickoff Tonight! Friday March 21, Live on our Facebook Pages!

The Mint Julep Mingle Auction Dinner is this Saturday (3/29)! We are looking forward to our biggest fundraising event and social gathering of the year tomorrow evening at the Quonset O Club! Thank you to the Auction Committee for all the months of hard work and effort they have put into this event, and for the many FJVD parents, SSJP Parishioners, and local businesses who have donated items or funds towards the auction!

Live on Facebook Tomorrow Night! We will be live streaming the Ss. John and Paul ChurchHill Downs Country Band's concert from the Quonset O Club Saturday March 29 starting at 7:15pm. To view and or bid on the over $16,000 in Silent and Live Auction Items, including a 6 bed/4 bath mountain view rental in New Hampshire, New York City and Boston Getaway Packages, Blackstone Griddle, Vietnamese Dinner with Fr. Doan, Paddle Board, Lego sets, portable power station, gift cards, jewelry, park passes, concert and PC Friars tickets, plus many other items, go to our auction website bit.ly/fjvdauction25. Bidding closes 8pm Saturday March 29. Many new Items have been added over the past several days!

FJVD Read-a-thon Coming Soon!

The annual FJVD Read-a-thon begins Tuesday, April 22nd!

The Read-a-thon is a great way to encourage reading while also supporting our school!

About one week before our Read-A-Thon starts, we will send home instructions on how to activate your reader's personal page. This is where you will be able to view and record their progress.

If you would like to activate your reader’s account today by clicking on https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/fvJXoT/1 and following the simple instructions.

This year, we're aiming for 100% participation - and no donation is too small. Thank you so much for your support!

Join us for a Pop-up Afterschool Activity!

Pop-Up Easter Bunny Wreath Class - Grades 3,4 and 5

When: Thursday, April 10th from 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Let’s celebrate Easter! Join us in making a cute bunny wreath! Students will have the option to affix their embellishments with floral wire or hot glue (Mrs. O’Brien will use the hot glue gun). This is by far, one of Mrs. O'Brien's favorite crafts to do with the students!

Please feel free to email Mrs. O’Brien with any questions at Stefanieobrien@fjvd.org

Register here: payit.nelnet.net

Annual Gentleman's Choice Event - April 13th

Please join us at our annual Gentleman's Choice event (previously called our Mother/Son Event) on April 13th from 12pm - 2pm at Bowlero in Cranston. Tickets must be purchased by March 30th.

Tickets are $32 per person and include: 2 hours of bowling, shoe rental, $10 of arcade games (for students), pizza, fries, chicken fingers and unlimited soft drinks.

Please email us at fjvdpto@fjvd.org with any questions

You can purchase them here or on the FJVD App: https://payit.nelnet.net/form/QRtIsvOj

Spring Pictures are April 1st!

A reminder that our Spring Picture Day on April 1st. Please keep in mind this is a session for a pre-k-7th grade, unless you registered for sibling pictures for your 8th grader. Please note that every student must be registered by the deadline to have their portrait taken.

TODAY (3/28) IS THE FINAL DAY TO REGISTER FOR SPRING PICTURES!

If you would like to have sibling photos taken as well, please make sure to register each of your children separately with the same link and unique code. An email with more details on Spring Pictures was sent earlier this week.

Register your child for the Spring Photos here by March 29th.

Save the Date - Upcoming Events

Living Stations - April 8th in the Gym

All families are invited to join us for Living Stations on April 8th in the school gym. Each year, the middle school students present the Living Stations for students and families. There will be two presentations on April 8th - 9:45am and 1:00pm. Parents are welcome to attend either presentation. We look forward to seeing you there.

Mothers' Day Brunch - Saturday, May 10th

Join our school community in the Parish Center on Saturday, May 10th to celebrate Mothers' Day. The brunch will kick-off at 9am and include food, fellowship, and photos with your children. More details to follow.