FJVD Weekly Info

When confronted with unexpected interruptions, challenges, or difficulties, St. Bede the Venerable is said to have remarked "just unfurl the sails, and let God steer us where He will." Today was a good reminder that often times our days are not entirely our own. We are confronted by challenges and difficulties which we could not have predicted or foreseen.

Yet, when these challenges and difficulties arise, we can choose to become dismayed and discouraged, or we can - as St. Bede says - "unfurl our sails" and trust that the Lord will ultimately guide us safely to shore once more.

Despite an eventful morning today, we had a wonderful week at Father Doyle School. 8th graders competed in the Faculty vs. 8th Grade volleyball game, extracurriculars from Art Club to Dance Club to Show Choir all enjoyed meetings and rehearsals this week, our soccer teams and volleyball team successfully competed in Catholic Athletic League events, and students continued to learn and grow in our classrooms. Father Doyle continues to be vibrant Catholic community that is well and truly blessed!

One brief announcement regarding pick up and drop off procedures. Please do not bring dogs into the parking lot/pick up areas. For safety and insurance reasons, dogs are not permitted at drop off/pick up. We kindly ask that dogs remain safely in vehicles or at home. Thank you for your understanding!

Lastly, I'm looking forward to seeing many of our families tomorrow morning as 2nd graders receive their First Communion. An early congratulations to all those receiving the sacrament!

Please keep reading below for more information on the following items:

• The 2024-2025 School Calendar has been released. Please see the academic calendar and calendar brief for families attached below.
• We can't wait for Doyle Dinner Theater! Join us for a wonderful performance from our Singing Saints Show Choir on Saturday, May 18th in the SSJP Parish Center. Flyer and additional details below! To purchase tickets, use the link here.
• Join us in celebrating Fr. Woolley's 25th Anniversary of Ordination on Sunday, June 2nd! Details, including link to purchase tickets, included below.
• Calling all mothers and grandmothers of the FJVD community! We want to celebrate you! Join us on Saturday, May 11th at 9am for a special breakfast and celebration in the Church Hall. See below for more information.
• An FJVD Graduate (Class of 2019) is looking for dental hygiene donations! See below to help out a recent graduate with their senior Passion Project!

You can find the 2024-2025 Academic Calendar below, along with a Calendar Brief for Families which highlights important dates, events, etc. for the upcoming school year.

Join the Singing Saints Show Choir in the Saints John and Paul Parish Center for an evening of food, song, and dance! We're looking forward to an incredible performance. See the flyer at right for more information.

To purchase tickets, use the link here.

Dear Fr. John V. Doyle Families,

You are all cordially invited to my 25th Anniversary of Ordination Mass and Dinner, Sunday June 2, the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, at 2pm, here at Ss. John and Paul Church, with Dinner Reception to follow at the Quonset O Club. The actual anniversary date of my ordination is June 26 (the Feast of Ss. John and Paul!), 1999, but as this year's Ordination of Priests for our Diocese is again at the end of June, so as not to conflict with it, I thought it best to celebrate my 25th earlier in the month. I hope you and your family can attend the Mass and/or the Dinner! Tickets for the Dinner can be purchased here: bit.ly/FrWoolley25

God Bless,

Fr. Woolley

Mother’s Day Breakfast - Join us for a special celebration honoring the mothers and grandmothers o the FJVD community with a fun and memorable breakfast on Saturday, May 11th at 9am in the Parish Center. Cost: $15 per person. Register to attend at https://bit.ly/fjvdmom

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

God bless and Go Saints!

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.

Virtue of the Month: Diligence - doing your best and working hard until you're finished.

Saint(s) of the Month:

• PK-2: St. Andrew Bessette
• 3-5: St. Francis de Sales
• 6-8: St. Catherine of Siena

Home Projects for the Month of May:

Home projects are broken down by grade level groupings. These are not required and rarely involve a material project, but rather include an opportunity to discuss and practice the virtues as a family. You can find the home projects for the month of May here.

Please note, students requiring cough drops are asked to provide the nurse with the cough drops in their original packaging for use during the school day. Additional documentation, including a standing order, may be required in order for the nurse to provide cough drops for your student. Please contact Nurse Kathie if you have any questions.

In addition, under no circumstances are students permitted to share cough drops or any other medication with other students.

Thank you!

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