FJVD Weekly Info

Wishing you all a restful and enjoyable weekend! In this Sunday's gospel for the Third Sunday of Lent we hear the parable of the fig tree. In it, a man who has planted a fig tree goes to his gardener and remarks:

"For three years now I have come in search of fruit on this fig tree but have found none. So cut it down."

But the gardener refuses, saying "Sir, leave it for this year also, and I shall cultivate the ground around it and fertilize it; it may bear fruit in the future."

We are called - parents and educators alike - to be the gardener, to hold onto hope that, if we cultivate the soil in which our students learn - providing rich academic programs in a nurturing and caring environment - eventually these efforts will bear much fruit. No doubt it can be frustrating and at times may feel practically hopeless, yet we say "try this one more practice problem," "use this one new strategy," "believe in yourself just one more time." "Leave it for this year also," as the gardener says, for when we do so and it does bear fruit, it is all the sweeter.

We hope many of you will join us this evening for the kick-off of our silent auction! We'll be live on the school and parish Facebook pages beginning at 7:00pm.

Please see below for additional information regarding:

• Mint Julep Mingle - Virtual Kick-off Tonight, Live Auction Saturday, March 29th
• Pop-up Afterschool Activities for Elementary Students
• Annual Gentleman's Choice Event - April 13th
• Spring Picture
• Aftercare

The Silent Auction goes live on our Auction website (bit.ly/fjvdauction25) for bidding Friday evening March 21. Join us for our Virtual Silent Auction Kick Off Event, 7pm this Friday March 21 on our Parish and School’s Facebook Pages as Fr. Woolley, Mr. Peloquin, and members of the Ss. John and Paul ChurchHill Downs Country Band show you how to bid on the over $16,000 in Silent and Live Auction Items, including a six bedroom condo rental in New Hampshire, New York City and Boston Getaway Packages, Lego Sets, Smokeless Fire Pit, Kayak, Blackstone Griddle, Paddle Board, Portable Power Station, Gift Cards, Park Passes, Concert and PC Friars Tickets, and many other items, large, medium, and small, with more items to be posted over the next week, so keep checking the website for updates in the days to come! Bidding Closes 8pm Saturday, March 29.

The “Mint Julep Mingle” Kentucky Derby Themed Auction Dinner will take place Saturday Evening March 29, 5:30pm at the Quonset O Club in North Kingstown. The Deadline to purchase dinner tickets is 1pm this Sunday, March 23, go to FJVD.ORG to purchase tickets ($50 each/$450 Table of 10). Dress code for the dinner is Dressy Casual; Big Hats, Bow Ties and other Kentucky Derby Attire are Optional!

The evening will feature Live Music by the 8 piece Saints John and Paul ChurchHill Downs Country Band, starring Fr. Woolley, Mrs. Burns, and Mr. Mattias! For more info, visit the 2025 Auction Website bit.ly/fjvdauction25. Proceeds go towards the purchase of desks and chairs for the 1st grade and middle school Spanish/ELA classrooms. Thank you to everyone who is helping to make this year's auction a success!

When: Friday, March 28th from 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Come and join us for a fun afternoon of bracelet and keychain making. Students will create handcrafted keychains or bracelets. All the supplies needed to make the project will be provided including a wide selection of beads, charms and trinkets to make their design their own! Students will have the option to make either one bracelet and one Keychain or two of the same item.

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

Register here: payit.nelnet.net

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

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

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.

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.

You can see the theme and upcoming opportunities at aftercare in the flyer below.

Thanks for joining us!

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. Details and times to be announced soon. Stay tuned!

As always, be assured of my prayers for you and your families.

Sincerely,

Mr. Peloquin

The Mission of Father John V. Doyle School is to provide students with a solid, well-rounded education based on Roman Catholic Tradition.

We live the Word of God in a caring, safe, and nurturing environment.

For more information on our Partners in Education Program see the flyer here.

The Mission of Father John V. Doyle School is to provide students with a solid, well-rounded education based on Roman Catholic Tradition.

We live the Word of God in a caring, safe, and nurturing environment.

Email: kevinpeloquin@fjvd.org
Website: fjvd.org
Location: 343 South Main Street, Coventry, RI, USA
Phone: 401-821-3756
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gofjvdsaints