FAQs
FAQs
Welcome to St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. We are so pleased to know of your interest in our parish. Established in 1921, St. Francis is a vibrant, multicultural faith community dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel and building the kingdom of God through Word, Sacrament, and Service.
We understand that you may have many questions when visiting a new church. Below, you will find some questions frequently asked by new parishioners whether you are already Catholic or new to the Catholic faith.
I'm new to the area, how can I register at the parish?
Parish Registration FormWelcome to Saint Francis de Sales Parish!
We’re delighted you’re interested in joining our faith community. To get started, simply click the “Register Now” button below to complete our parish registration form. Once we receive your details, a member of our parish staff will reach out with next steps. If you have any questions in the meantime, feel free to contact us at 540-338-6381 or info@stfrancisparish.org.
How do I get to St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church ?
Open MapDirections to Saint Francis de Sales Parish
You’ll find us at 37730 St. Francis Ct., Purcellville, VA 20132. Please visit our Contact page to view a map and get detailed driving directions. Ample parking is available throughout our campus!
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When are Masses?
Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 5:30 PM
Daily Mass Schedule
Monday – Friday: 6:30 & 8:30 AM
Saturday: 9:00 AM
When is Confession Available?
Confession
- Friday 11:00am
- Saturday 8:00am & 3:30pm
- Wednesday 8:00pm
- 1/2 Hour before each Sunday Mass
- Anytime by appointment
What ministries are available for me to participate in at St. Francis de Sales?
I’m not Catholic, is it okay for me to participate in communion?
Communion, or The Eucharist, is the most intimate expression of our faith. At the center of our faith, Catholics recognize the Eucharist as the true presence Christ, transformed from bread by the priest presiding over the Mass. If you are not Catholic, we ask that you not receive communion and instead use the time during communion for prayer.
Am I expected to put money in the offering?
If you’re visiting with us, there is no expectation for you to contribute to the offering. You are welcome to give or simply pass along the basket. However, if you consider our parish your church home, we would deeply appreciate it if register through the parish and prayerfully consider giving on a weekly basis or signing up for online giving to support our parish.
How would I enroll my children in your Religious Education Program?
Describe the item or answer the question so that site visitors who are interested get more information. You can emphasize this text with bullets, italics or bold, and add links.Inclement Weather Policy
The purpose of the St. Francis de Sales Inclement Weather Policy is to provide for public safety, both here on the parish campus and on transportation routes leading to it. When we have serious weather problems, it takes time to clear snow and ensure that buildings are safe for entry and usage.
Parish Facilities:
In case of inclement weather, a decision will be made as to whether afternoon and evening parish activities are canceled. This information will be posted to the parish website home page.
If night-time Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the chapel is scheduled, then the Adoration Coordinator will email or contact those who are scheduled for adoration hours to notify them of a cancellation.
Parish Office:
Closings for the parish office are determined on a case-by-case basis, but, in general, follow that of the Loudoun County Government for the offices and for parish facilities.
Religious Education Office:
During the onset of a storm and/or predicted inclement weather, the RE Office will follow the decisions of Loudoun County Public Schools regarding schedule changes. In the days following the weather event, the RE Office will make an independent decision. Similarly, RE will also make an independent decision when only severely cold temperatures impact the schedule for Loudoun County Public Schools.
Cancellation Notifications:
All decisions regarding schedule changes are posted at Any cancellation will be posted at www.sfdscc.org and sent via Text message.
Youth Ministry:
The Youth Ministry Office follows the Loudoun County Public Schools inclement weather procedures. If Loudoun County Public Schools are closed on a particular day due to inclement weather, Youth Ministry activities will be cancelled. Any cancellation will be posted at www.sfdscc.org and sent via Text message.
Sunday Youth Ministry & Weekend Activities:
Decisions about cancelling for inclement weather on a weekend are made by the Pastor and the Director of Youth Ministry (DYM). Any cancellation will be posted at www.sfdscc.org and sent via Text message.
I'm I in the parish boundaries?
