Early Dismissal Tomorrow -- October 30

Students will be released at 2pm tomorrow, October 30 due to Professional Development for our Faculty and Staff.

Stallions in the Spotlight

35 SFD students spent last Thursday at the Run the Race Farm for a Halloween party. Bonfire, games, pumpkin painting, trunk or treat and lots of fun was had by all. Students brought to life our school theme of living with kindness.

Senior Ila Allen is being recognized this week by the Columbus Dispatch for Student of the Week. Please take a moment to vote for her today! Vote Here.

129 students (pictured) were inducted to the Saint Francis Chapter of the National Honor Society on Sunday. Congratulations!

Members of the St. Vincent DePaul club spent their Saturday afternoon at the Abruzzi Club volunteering at the MOMM Foundation’s Fall Fest fundraiser. The MOMM Foundation helps support those in need in our community and was started by the family of alumna and former SFD staff member, Megan Polk. 

Sophomores Stella Nicholson and Allison Rankin, along with Autism Awareness Club advisor Mr. Montenaro, attended the Trick or Trunk event held by the Autism Society of Central Ohio on Sunday.

Fall Sports in Post Season Action

Click here to check out the upcoming post season events for all the fall sports teams still in action, including boys soccer tomorrow in the Division III Regional Semifinal match at home, football in the Division II Region 7 First Round game on Friday at home, and boys cross country in the Division I State Championship race on Saturday at Fortress Obetz. Tickets to these events are available here.

Start Collecting

St. Stephen's Community House and St. James the Less Food Pantry are counting on us!

Turn-In Dates

Canned goods are collected every morning throughout the drive -- now until November 14 -- in the Little Theater lobby. Individual goal is 20 points. Click here for the 2024 point system. *Students: remember your points will be doubled at tomorrow's turn-in!

Reverse Trick or Treat -- This Thursday

Students who are dressing up in a Halloween costume on Thursday are asked to bring in $2 or 2 cans. All donations will be collected in Homeroom that morning.

Amazon Ships Goods Too

You (or family members who live outside of the state) are welcome to send canned food items via Amazon to the school (4212 Karl Rd, Columbus, OH 43224). 

3-Point Challenge

The Sophomore Class is hosting a 3-point competition during all lunch periods in the gymnasium, with the second competition taking place tomorrow. Students pay $1 (cash) and try to make a 3-point shot. If they make it, they win $2 (or they can donate their winnings to the canned food drive!).

Boxes Needed for Canned Food Drive

If you have medium-sized packing boxes that can be used for our canned food drive, please bring them to the cafeteria stage or to Mr. Bill Steller.

Thank you to all the students and staff that participated in our American Red Cross Blood Drive today. A special shoutout to student coordinators Mimi Tesfay and Rosie Maldonado.

SFD Veterans are Invited to Join Us For a Veteran's Day Prayer Service

St. Francis DeSales invites family members of current students as well as SFD alumni who have served or are currently serving to join us on Friday, November 8 for a Veteran's Day Prayer Service. The morning will begin at 7:15am with coffee and pastries in the Vision Room. At 8am, we will transition to the gymnasium for our all-school prayer service. If you are planning to attend, please respond by filling out the Google Form below. 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLCSZzq2CydVy8XjeFiPQKRTWEIhXTKGJPfMdHFb7xeG3q-Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

Tickets for this year’s Father/Daughter Dance are on sale now. Click here for more information and to purchase your tickets today!

Illuminate the Senior Courtyard

SFD is seeking proposals to illuminate Senior Courtyard for the Advent and Christmas Seasons. We are exploring two options:

1. If you are associated with a business that would be interested in this work, please contact Phil Kraker at kraker@desales.co for details.  

2. If you are interested in volunteering your time to brighten DeSales, also contact Phil Kraker at kraker@desales.co.

Chaplain's Corner

Praised be Jesus Christ! This week we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints on Friday and the Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day) on Saturday. In the past, All Saints Day was known as All Hallows Day (hallow meaning holy or saintly - think of the Our Father where we pray “hallowed be Thy name”), which then made the evening before All Hallows Eve, or Halloween.

On these two days, we remember and pray for those who have died. On All Saints Day, we celebrate the lives of those who are in Heaven, asking for their prayers and learning to imitate them as they imitated Jesus. On All Souls Day, we pray for those who are in Purgatory, that God would welcome them into Heaven.



So, this week, we ask for the intercession of our patron Saints, including our Confirmation Saints. And we pray for those who have died, especially our family members and those who have no one to pray for them.



~Father Johnstone

Junior "Faith and Service" Retreat

Members of the junior class will be participating in their class retreats either on November 12 or November 14 at St. Peter and Paul Retreat Center. The Junior retreat allows students to grow their relationship with Jesus in a focused, off-campus environment led by trained missionaries. Getting away from the usual distractions, juniors dedicate a full day to deepening their faith through keynote speakers, reflection, and team building. Juniors are encouraged to take ownership of their faith after the retreat by engaging in service and spiritual growth opportunities through the Office of Campus Ministry. 

Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship

As we approach next week's election please review the following materials as you engage in the blessings of our Democratic Nation:

https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/faithful-citizenship/upload/forming-consciences-for-faithful-citizenship.pdf

https://www.usccb.org/resources/Introductory-Note-Bulletin-Insert.pdf

https://www.usccb.org/prayers/prayer-election

March for Life Bus Trip

Registration will open November 4th for the annual March for Life Bus Trip to Washington, D.C. on January 23-24, 2025. The two-day trip will include tickets to the two-day Life is VERY Good events sponsored by the Diocese of Arlington, dinner Thursday evening, breakfast and lunch Friday and a one-night hotel stay. The fee for the trip is $200 when registration is completed by November 22nd and is non-refundable. The registration fee will increase to $210 as of November 23rd when registration will open to other diocesan high school students. Contact Molly Kraker at (614) 353-5686 or mollykraker@columbus.rr.com, Colleen Mascarin at 614-378-7266 or mascarin@desales.co or Beth Mitevski at 614-327-2923 or mitevski@desales.co with any questions regarding the trip.