St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church

06/08/2026

Donna (Fazenbaker) Lattanzi, peacefully passed away at home with her daughters by her side, on June 2, 2026.

Born on October 18, 1939, Donna was the daughter of the late Melvin and Leola Fazenbaker. She lived in the community of Woodburn her entire life. She attended Woodburn elementary and was a graduate of Morgantown High School.

Donna’s greatest joy was her three daughters. As a homemaker, she was very much involved in all of their activities, from being a homeroom mother to a band parent.

Donna was a volunteer, past president and lifetime member of the Monongalia General Hospital Auxiliary.

Donna was very kind and generous with her time and talents. She enjoyed baking, especially during the holidays. She loved sharing her pizzelles and Easter bread with her family and friends. Donna was on the linen ministry for St. Frances de Sales Catholic church, where she was a member.

She is survived by her two daughters, Jamie and Julie. Her sister Ann Basferd, several nieces and nephews and her best friend Barbara Cupelli, who she considered a sister. Donna was preceded in death by her husband, James, daughter Debbie and son-in-law Burley Johnson, as well as brother, Robert and sister, Sylvett.

Friends and family will be received at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce St., Morgantown, on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 1:00-5:00 PM. Visitation will continue at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1 Guthrie Lane, Morgantown, on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 10 a.m., followed by the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. with Rev. Msgr. Anthony Cincinnati, STD. Interment will follow at East Oak Grove Cemetery. For those unable to attend in person, services will be livestreamed at www.youtube.com/stfrancisdesalesparishmorgantown.

Donations may be made to the Source Foundation c/o “Lunch Bag Program” 540 Fairmont Rd. Westover, WV 26501 or St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1 Guthrie Ln, Morgantown, WV 26508.

Online condolences may be made at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com.

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06/08/2026

⚾🎶 Take Me Out to the Ballgame... with Your Parish Family! 🎶⚾
🎵 Take me out to the ballgame, take me out with the crowd... 🎵
This summer, join your friends from St. Francis de Sales Parish for an afternoon of baseball, fellowship, and family fun as we cheer on the West Virginia Black Bears!
📅 Sunday, June 28
🕐 First Pitch: 1:00 PM
📍 Monongalia County Ballpark
Whether you're a lifelong baseball fan or just looking for a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon, this is a great opportunity to enjoy America's pastime with fellow parishioners. Bring the kids, invite your friends, and help us fill our reserved section with St. Francis spirit!
🎟️ Tickets are available now through our reserved parish section:
https://www.gofevo.com/event/Knightscolumbus230
This outing is organized by the Knights of Columbus, and everyone is welcome!
So grab your peanuts and Cracker Jack, and let's make some memories together at the ballpark. We hope to see you there!
⚾🐻💙

06/07/2026

The Mass Intention is for +Gloria Cunningham (Donna Kinsey)

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06/05/2026

Lord, teach us to see Your loving care in all creation. Bless every newborn child, every young life, and every family entrusted with their care. May we receive each new life with gratitude, nurture it with patience, and accompany it with faith. Amen.

06/04/2026

Summer often brings a slower pace. The schedules ease up. The days stretch a little longer. And in the Church, we enter Ordinary Time—a season that reminds us that most spiritual growth happens not in extraordinary moments, but in ordinary, faithful ones.

This summer, consider building one small spiritual habit into your week. Attend one daily Mass. Spend a few quiet minutes with Scripture. Offer a simple prayer before bed. Choose something sustainable.

Faith is built much the same way a garden grows—through steady care, not sudden bursts of effort. Small acts of faithfulness, repeated over time, can transform a life.

Our weekday Mass schedule offers several opportunities to pause, pray, and be renewed:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday – 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday – 7:00 p.m.
Friday – 7:30 a.m.

Build a small habit. Let God do the rest.

06/03/2026

We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the family of Donna Lattanzi. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

View Donna Rae Lattanzi's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

06/03/2026

06/01/2026

Two notes about this weekend’s bulletin:

First, a quick correction: An article in the May 31 bulletin mistakenly says that the parish mission is next weekend. The correct dates are June 13–14.

We apologize for the confusion and appreciate your patience. Because of an early print deadline, this bulletin did not go through our usual proofreading process.

Second, you may notice that we changed the format of the monthly calendar. The goal was to make the schedule larger and easier to read. If you have feedback—especially if you prefer the traditional grid format—please let us know in the comments below.

05/31/2026

As the month of May draws to a close, we offer this final Marian hymn with gratitude and quiet prayer.

“Mary Watched and Prayed” reminds us of the steady faith of Our Lady — a faith that did not always understand, but always trusted. Mary watched the life of her Son unfold with wonder, sorrow, hope, and love. She remained near to Him in moments of joy and in moments of suffering. And through it all, she prayed.
Perhaps that is one of the simplest and most beautiful lessons Mary gives to the Church: to remain close to Christ, to watch with love, and to pray with trust.

We are especially grateful to three of our young parishioners — Stella Devono, Lana Morgan, and Winnie Huffman — for sharing their voices and helping to lead our parish in prayer throughout this month dedicated to Our Blessed Mother.

Holy Mary, teach us to watch and pray.

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