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.

Cancellation Notifications:
All decisions regarding schedule changes will be announced to the community via SchoolMessenger. When school opening is delayed, the morning Extended Day session will open at 7:00 AM. If there is an early dismissal, the program will operate for three hours following dismissal.

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 the RE voicemail (540-338-6381 EXT: XXX) and www.sfdscc.org

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 SFDSCC.ORG and sent via Text message.