Weekly DeTales

August 6, 2019

Thank You Sister Marie!

To celebrate Sister Marie's incredible support and generous service to both the St. Francis DeSales and St. Matthias communities over the years, an Open House will be held in her honor this Sunday, August 11 from 3pm to 6pm in the Saint Matthias School Gymnasium.

Stallions in the Spotlight

On July 28 we celebrated the 6th annual Lennon Loop in memory and honor of our beloved friend, coach, teacher, and colleague - Bob Lennon, who was killed in a tragic hit-and-run accident on September 15, 2013. This year 350 people ran the 5K/10K (or virtual race) at the Alum Creek Beach site, and the day could not have been more beautiful. This experience and event not only gives us a chance to share memories and fellowship with friends and family but it allows us to come together as a community to inspire and challenge each other to do our best and live in the moment. The Lennon Loop helps to fund four $1500 scholarships awarded each year in Mr. Lennon's honor. Thank you to all the participants and volunteers, our wonderful DJ, Michael DeBrosse, and a special thank you to Brianna Stokes for her beautiful rendition of the national anthem.

On Sunday night, junior Melina McSweeny was awarded the Donald Barcza Memorial Scholarship at the annual Bishop's Golf Classic Reception.

Members of the SFD Girls Tennis team volunteered yesterday at the Bishops’ Golf Classic at Medallion.

Summer Reading

Click on the link below to see the Summer Reading selections for your grade level.

2019 Summer Reading Selections

Here is Location #4! W here is Mr. Garrick enjoying his summer reading?

Our 10th Annual Stallion Golf Outing is coming up on Sunday, August 25 at New Albany Links.

Our field of golfers is filling up. Please register ASAP to sign your group up in the outing. We are capping our outing again at 36 foursomes to ensure a smooth outing.

Click on the link below for more information/registration: https://www.sfdstallions.org/stallion-golf-outing

Seeking Admissions Counselor at SFD

St. Francis DeSales High School is seeking to hire a dynamic and enthusiastic Admissions Counselor to join our Enrollment Team. The Admissions Counselor would represent St. Francis DeSales High School to prospective students and families through daily interactions (phone calls, emails, consultations) and recruiting events. In addition, they would create and implement marketing campaigns and recruitment strategies that showcase the amazing opportunities available at St. Francis DeSales High School.

The Admissions Counselor must demonstrate an ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members, faculty, students, administrators and staff. A flexible work schedule that will include days, evenings, and some weekends is required.

Resumes should be sent to Julie Barber, Director of Enrollment, 4212 Karl Road Columbus, OH 43224 or barber@desales.co.

CBUS Top Picks are Back!

It's time to participate in the 2019 CBUS Top Picks ballot! Please consider nominating St. Francis DeSales High School in the Columbus Dispatch's 2019 CBUS Top Picks.

Nominations will be accepted between August 1 and August 31, 2019 as the first part of the competition.

Just follow these easy steps!

Visit https://dispatch.gatehousecontests.com/2019-CBUS-Top-Picks/
Select the 'Kids and Education' section
In the 'Best Private School' category, write-in St. Francis DeSales High School.

The top companies that get the most nominations in each category will advance to the voting round that will run in October.

Summer Guide 2019

A digital version of all material included in the Summer Guide can be found at http://www.sfdstallions.org/summerguide2019 . Please be sure to review this information.

Upcoming Events

Freshmen Family Prayer Service

When: August 8 beginning at 6pm

Where: St. Matthias Church

*A social will be held directly following in the SFD Gymnasium.

Fall Sports Picture Day

When: August 9

Fall coaches will let their athletes know specific time for photos.

To order online, please visit mylifetouch.com . Picture day ID: EVTC2MHZX

Common Application Class for Seniors (Class of 2020)

When: August 12 and 13 (select one)

To register for this class, please go to the following link and complete the requested information: https://goo.gl/forms/1r5OsycFT9QVFTb13

Girls Lacrosse State Championship Celebration Ceremony

When: August 12 at 7pm

Where: SFD Gymnasium

All are welcome to attend!

Senior Spirit Day - Please note the change in date and start time.

When: August 13 from 3pm to 8pm

At 6pm, Class of 2020 parents will join us for a Guidance Department "College Planning" meeting, a prayer service and a picnic.

Freshmen and New Student (transfer and international students) Orientation

When: August 14 from 9am to 3pm

Check-in will take place in the Theater Lobby on the south side of the building starting at 8:30am.

Parents of Athletes Meeting

When: August 14 at 7pm

Where: Gymnasium

St. Anthony Catholic Church Garage Sale

When: August 16 and 17 from 9am to 3pm

Where: St. Anthony Catholic Church (1300 Urban Drive, Cols, 43229)

Stallion Golf Outing

When: August 25; 12:30pm Check-in; 1:30pm Shotgun Start

Where: New Albany Links

Click here for more information / registration

Mark Your Calendar for School Picture Day

The easiest way to order school pictures is online at mylifetouch.com. Make sure to order before Picture Day Thursday, August 22.

Picture Day ID: ZR419789Q0

Order Now!

Drop Off Supplies This Week!

The Tools for Catholic Schools Annual Supply Drive is organized by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Columbus and Generations Religious Gifts & Church Supply. The supply drive will provide school supplies to Diocesan school students who have limited means to acquire the requisite supplies for their education. 100% of the cash donations raised will be used to purchase school supplies.

Bring a backpack, school supplies or a monetary donation to SFD anytime between 8am and 3pm from August 5 through August 9, and we will drop if off to the Diocese of Columbus Office of Catholic Schools. Supplies can be dropped off in the collection bin in the Little Theater Lobby and monetary donations can be turned in to the main office.

Click here for more information and suggested items to donate.

Spiritual Reflection

The images are in every sense spectacular and reveal, if only for a short moment, who Jesus really is. The blazing of the glorious heavens in his eyes, the brilliant light and the sudden appearance of the Lord’s servants, Moses and Elijah, personifications of the Law of the Lord and the Message of the Lord. This is Jesus.

Lord, we stand before such a revelation not in fear, but in thanksgiving for what you have offered us: salvation, forgiveness, love and concern for us. You are truly the mighty one, the Son of God. We thank you and ask your blessing on us this day.