College Financial Aid Session -- This Thursday!

The Guidance Department will host a College Financial Aid Session on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in our cafeteria.  The session will cover the college financial aid process, specifically the FAFSA form.  Parents of college bound students are encouraged to attend.  All others are welcome.
Students in the Spotlight

Senior Ragan Tuffey received a nomination from U.S Representative Pat Tiberi to attend The United States Military Academy.  He has been contacted by West Point, deemed a qualified candidate, and is currently competing for admission. Congrats and good luck Ragan!


Students taking Family and Consumer Science's Child Development Class made a trip to the Run the Race Center Preschool; students created a fine motor and gross motor activity to do with the little ones, took a tour of the facility and heard from founder Rachel Muha on the importance of love and learning especially in early childhood. 

$38,750 Available in Scholarship Money!

If you are interested in applying for a SFD Scholarship (awarded for next school year), the online application is due January 31. Please select the appropriate grade level below to view our scholarship opportunities.  

Freshman Scholarships (class of 2019)

Sophomore Scholarships (class of 2018)

Junior Scholarships (class of 2017)

Your scholarship will be incomplete without a recommendation. Please use the following link to view the online recommendation form (to be completed by a non-family member):  Scholarship Recommendation FormDon't wait to ask a teacher, coach, or family friend to complete an online recommendation on your behalf!

SFD scholarships for current seniors were emailed to those seniors meeting the scholarship requirements. See Mrs. Cofojohn with questions. 
Casino Royale is Now Accepting Donations

FIRST TURN-IN DATE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11
Looking for an easy way to earn your club or team $250? Turn in a donation for Casino Royale on or before Thursday, February 11, and your organization will be entered into a drawing to win $250! Donations can be dropped off to the Advancement Office in the Franciscan Center.  

Interested in helping plan the event? Attend the next planning meeting on TuesdayJanuary 26 at 6 p.m. in the Franciscan Center. To learn more about this event, contact Terri Flora at [email protected].

Casino Royale Dinner Auction Save the Date: Saturday, March 19
FIND OUT MORE:   Kroger Rewards | SFD Facebook | SFD Website 

St. Francis DeSales Cabaret Night This Sunday!

Join us for an evening of entertainment as St. Francis DeSales students and alumni perform a cabaret/variety show full of live music, dancing, comedy and more!

Sunday, January 24, 2016 from 3:30pm-6:00pm
St Francis DeSales High School Little Theater
Cocktail Hour: 3:30pm-4:30pm (cash bar: beer, wine, and soft drinks, hors d'oeuvres and 50/50 raffle)
Performance: 4:30pm-6:00pm
Tickets: $15 for adults/$10 for students
Buy your tickets today at: http://bit.ly/desales-cabaret
All proceeds go to the St. Francis DeSales Performing Arts Boosters
Mother-Son Dance

Our annual Mother-Son dance is on Sunday, January 31 from 6-9pm at Villa Milano.  The cost is $55 per couple/$25 for each additional person.  All boys, their mothers, and their special ladies (Godmothers, grandmothers, aunts, guardians, etc.) are invited and encouraged to attend to celebrate their special bond.  The evening includes a 3-course dinner with choice of lasagna or chicken parmigiana, activities/prizes, and dancing.  Any questions should be directed to Temple VanCuyk at [email protected]. 

Seniors need to submit 5 photos for the video: one baby picture, one elementary age picture, one with son and mom, one senior or recent picture, and one of your choice. Photos will only be accepted via e-mail to [email protected].

Lifetouch will be available at the dance for portraits.  Deadline for purchasing tickets is Thursday, January  28. Tickets will not be available at the dance. 

Upcoming Events

PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN
When: January 20 at 6pm
Where: Cafeteria
Representatives from Fast Fingerprints will be here starting at 5 p.m. in the Media Center to conduct FBI/BCI background checks.

COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS MEETING with Pam Allen from the Office of P-16 Partnerships at ODU
When: January 20 at 6:30pm
Where: SFD Little Theatre
Directed to parents and guardians, Pam Allen will explain the state's College Credit Plus program and the Dual Enrollment Program offerings at SFD.  All are welcome.
For those who can't make the College Credit Plus information session here at SFD, Ohio Dominican University will offer an additional CCP information session at ODU on Monday, January 25 @ 6:30 PM in the Erskine Hall Theatre. 

FINANCIAL AID MEETING PRESENTED BY THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
When: January 21 at 7pm
See more information in opening section. 

ST. FRANCIS de SALES FEAST DAY MASS
When: January 22 at 9:45am
Where: SFD Gymnasium

WINTER SPORTS ASSEMBLY
When: January 22 at 2:15pm
Where: SFD Gymnasium

CABARET NIGHT
When: January 24 from 3:30pm - 6pm
Where: SFD Little Theatre

MOTHER-SON DANCE
When: January 31 from 6pm - 9pm
Where: Villa Milano

Link to Full School Calendar
Catholic Women's Conference and Catholic Men's Conference

The Columbus Catholic Women's Conference, Mercy Changes Everything, will be held on Saturday, February 20, featuring Jennifer Fulwiler, Sarah Kroger, Father Cromley, and Sonja Corbitt. Student discounts and scholarships are available. For more information and registration, please visit:
The Columbus Catholic Men's Conference, Call to Discipleship, will be held on Saturday, February 27, featuring David Karam, Father Larry Richards, Hector Molina, Bishop Frederick Campbell, and Doug Lessells. Student discounts and scholarships are available. For more information and registration, please visit: http://columbuscatholicmen.com/.
Daily Reflection

Our Lord Jesus Christ died for love of us, so we should, if required, be prepared to die for Him. Even if we cannot die for love of Him, we can at least live for Him alone. If we do not live for Him alone, we are really the most treacherous and ungrateful of creatures. Then is it true that the Divine Redeemer died for us?...Yes, He died nailed to the cross to give us life. Those die who do not imitate him, since there is neither death nor resurrection apart from the One on the cross. (Sermons 65; O. X, p. 364)


We will close this week celebrating the feast day of our patron saint, St. Francis de Sales. Below is a brief biography of this great man, excerpted from Christ Our Life, by Sisters of Notre Dame of Chardon, Ohio.
Francis, the eldest of 13 children, was born into a family of nobility in France in 1567. His father sent him to study at the University of Paris. After six years, Francis was intellectually competent in many areas. Francis was also a skilled swordsman who enjoyed fencing, an expert horseman, and a superb dancer. Then Francis studied at the University of Padua and received a doctorate in civil and canon law. His father wanted him to marry, but Francis desired to be a priest. His father consented, and Francis was ordained to the priesthood in 1593.

Francis and his cousin Louis, who was also a priest, volunteered to work in Chablais, where religious wars were taking place. After four months, Louis became discouraged and left. Then Francis began to write and distribute a weekly essay, explaining some doctrines of faith. For two years, he and his friends had these essays printed. Francis preached with power and charm in simple, clear language. His gentleness and love drew many hearts to God. The majority of the Chablais inhabitants accepted the Catholic faith.

When Francis was appointed bishop of Geneva, he not only wrote for and encouraged priests, but he also took an interest in the candidates for priesthood. Francis even conducted the examinations to see if the candidates were fit for this vocation. He also trained laypeople to teach catechism. Francis often gave spiritual guidance to people.
In 1610, Francis helped Jane Frances de Chantal found the Visitation convent. He wrote a book called The Introduction to the Devout Life. It shows that everyone can grow in holiness. Among his other writings is the Treatise on the Love of God, a history of his own love for God. Francis was declared a Doctor of the Church and the patron of journalists and writers.

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