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Upcoming Events:
Wed, Mar 1
Ash Wednesday Mass (9 am)
Sat, Mar 4
Corks for a Cause (7 pm)
Thurs, Mar 9
Confirmation Mtg (7 pm)
Sat, Mar 11
4th Grade Reconciliation Retreat (10 am)
Mar 13-17
Book Fair
Mon, Mar 13
SPICE Meeting (7 pm)
Tues, Mar 14
Stations of the Cross (2 pm)
Wed, Mar 15
FACTS Applications Due
Thurs, Mar 16
Bring a Disciple to Mass
(Grade 5)
Early Release (1:30 pm)
Musical (7 pm)
Fri, Mar 17
Musical (7 pm)
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Dear Parents,
Lent begins today, and for the next six weeks we will be observing the Lenten journey from Ash Wednesday to Holy Week. During this liturgical season we learn that the importance of fasting, praying, and the giving of alms is always essential for Catholic life, but even more so during the season of Lent. This is a time to prepare ourselves to celebrate the glorious Resurrection of Jesus.
As a school community we will spend extra time in prayer and reflection by attending the Stations of the Cross. Traditionally, the Stations of the Cross are prayed during Lent to help us prepare and add meaning to the celebration of Easter. You are invited to join us for the Stations on the following dates:
March 14,
2:00 PM
March 22,
2:00 PM
April 6,
2:00 PM
April 12,
2:00 PM
In closing, although family life can be very hectic, consider gathering together for a few minutes this evening to determine one way in which you, as a family will pray, one way in which you will fast, and one way in which you will give alms throughout Lent. One simple idea is to set a family prayer minute. You might set that minute for 4:00 in the afternoon. At that moment every day - no matter where they are - members of your family bow their heads and pray for the same family intention. These prayer minutes can then be logged onto the parish website
http://www.stbrigidofkildare.org/
for the 10,000 hours of prayer challenge.
Another way the family can pray, fast and give alms is by attending the parish Lenten Soup Suppers. As an act of kindness during the soup supper consider making a donation to the Catholic Relief Services - Operation Rice Bowl. More details are listed in the article below.
The parish Lenten Soup Suppers and Stations are on the following dates:
March 7,
6:00 PM
March 14,
6:00 PM
March 21,
6:00 PM
March 28,
6:00 PM
April 4,
6:00 PM
Together we can make this Lent especially meaningful for all of the children.
Lenten Blessings,
Kathy O'Reilly
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Photo Newsletters: 5th & 6th Grades
Click the images below to view this week's photo newsletters and see what the classes have been up to.
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Keep the conversation going is weekly feature designed to keep up the dialogue that began with Dr. Sax's presentation on The Collapse of Parenting. We'll share resources to help guide parents in today's socially and technologically complicated world.
What's the Right Age for Your Kid to Have Social Media?
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If you have resources you'd like to share with other parents, please email them to Allie Wing at [email protected].
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 Corks for a Cause Tickets Sold Out!
Our Corks for a Cause silent auction and wine tasting tickets have sold out! Thanks to everyone who purchased tickets. We'll see you Saturday!
Mobile Bidding OPEN
New to the event this year, we will have electronic bidding on all silent auction items! Even if you are not able to attend the event, you can still register to bid on auction items. All bidding will be done through your own cell phone. You can bid from anywhere, anytime, open now until the close of the auction right from your own phone. You will even get an update if you are outbid!
Thank You Sponsors
A special thank you to our many sponsors that make this event possible...
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 Congrats Power of the Pen Team
The 7th and 8th grade Power of the Pen teams competed in the Regional tournament on Saturday against many other public and diocesan schools. Our individual award winners were Aidan Steinbauer in 8th place for seventh grade, Rachel Hare in 5th place for the 8th grade, and Evie Owens with a Best of Round award in the 7th grade. In addition, the eighth grade team won 1st place overall AGAIN, repeating their first place victory from districts.
We are so proud of everyone, and we can't wait to find out which students will qualify for the State tournament in May. Go Wolfhound Writers!
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Scrip can make spring break trips even more affordable
Many popular vacation retailers, such as airlines, cruise lines, hotels and rental car companies participate in the Scrip program. By paying for your vacation with Scrip gift cards, you can reduce next year's tuition bill. Popular vacation retailers include Avis and Hertz, Delta and Southwest, Hyatt and Comfort Inn - just a name a few.
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Order/Payment Date:
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Delivery Date:
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March
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Monday, March 13
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Sunday, March 19
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For more information on how you can take advantage of Scrip, please read the information sheet and print out the 2016-17 calendar, or contact Scrip co-chairs Susan Moreland at (614) 399-3267 and
[email protected]
, or Christine Drab at (614) 256-9065 and
[email protected]
Information Sheet:
2016-17 MyScrip Information
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Diocese Tuition Assistance Application - Deadline March 15, 2017
Applications for Diocese of Columbus Tuition Assistance for the 2017-18 school year must be submitted and verified by March 15, 2017.
To be considered for the Diocese of Columbus Tuition Tuition Assistance
Program:
- You must be registered in one of the Diocesan schools by March 15, 2017.
- The Diocese will only accept ONLINE APPLICATIONS (www.factstuitionaid.com), the application must be submitted and verified by March 15, 2017 and supporting documentation must be postmarked by March 15, 2017. (Please file early in case additional documentation is requested by FACTS.)
- Payment of the $30.00 application fee must accompany the application.
- Only one application per family is required.
- Please note there is no tuition assistance available for preschool.
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 BOGO Book Fair is Coming!
The Buy One, Get One Book Fair is coming!
Dates:
Sunday March 12th
10:00-2:00pm (after Mass)
Monday March 13th
8:00-3:30pm
Tuesday March 14th
8:00-3:30pm
Wednesday March 15th
8:00-6:15pm (open late!)
Thursday March 16th
8:00-3:30pm
Friday
8:00-noon (closes early!)
Many volunteers are needed to make this Book Fair fun and successful. No library volunteer experience is required. Volunteers will be helping students fill out their wish lists, organize shelves, and deliver books to classrooms.
*Volunteers must have Protecting God's Children compliance*
Thank you so much!
Link to volunteer:
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 It's Box Tops CONTEST TIME!
When:
NOW through April 28th
Goal:
2,500 Box Tops to be collected
** that's less than 5 Box Tops per student
Prize:
Dress Down Day will be awarded in May!
To Do:
Send Box Tops collected to your homeroom teacher.
** SAVE Box Tops with expiration date and acronym intact.**
Click HERE
to see a complete list of participating products where you can find Box Tops.
* St. Brigid earns cash through the Box Tops for Education program. EACH Box Top is worth 10 cents!
See www.boxtops4education.com for program details.
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Yearbooks for Sale Now
Below is the link to go to and order your copy (or copies) of the Yearbook for 2016-2017 school year. It will also be on our website. ONLINE is the only way you can order!
The price is $17.00 plus $1.00 charge card fee, for a total of $18.00.
The deadline for ordering is April 1st.
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6th Grade STEM Take-Apart Event
6th Grade STEM Take-Apart Event!
Date:
Sunday, March 5, 2017
Time:
3:00 - 5:00pm
Place:
St. Brigid STREAM Lab
Students will:
* Take apart old technology
* Explore how things work
* Program Spheros
* Learn how to use tools properly
Members of the St. Charles Robotics Team will be working with the 6th graders and sharing their tech knowledge!
Permission slip can be printed from this link.
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Lenten Soup Suppers and Stations of the Cross start March 7
As part of our Operation Rice Bowl: Building a Culture of Encounter, and our 10,000 Hour Lenten Prayer Challenge, we are offering Soup Suppers at 6 PM and Stations of the Cross at 7 PM on Tuesdays during Lent.
Soup Suppers will be offered on March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4 at 6:00 PM in the Immke Room of Hendricks Hall. Various ministries will provide the soup. We will also have a little information about a particular country helped by Catholic Relief Services. We will travel the world: Mexico, India, Ehtiopia, El Salvador, Zambia and Honolulu as we put a face on the people served through Operation Rice Bowl.
EVERYONE IS INVITED -- it is a wonderful way to share in a simple Lenten meal and encounter others. Guests are welcome to bring their own soup, or enjoy some of the soup that will be provided.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS are offered immediately after the soup supper. They begin at 7 PM in the Church. From the earliest days of Christianity, pilgrims journeyed to Jerusalem to walk in the footsteps of Christ's passion on the road to Calvary. More than 2,000 years later, Christians are still trying to grasp the saving gift of Jesus by meditating on or reenacting his crucifixion through what has come to be known as the Stations of the Cross. Also known as "Way of the Cross" or "Via Crucis" this private devotion has consisted of 14 stations, taken both from Scripture and tradition, since the 17th century when the Church officially approved the now common Lenten practice. You are invited to attend either the Soup Supper or the Stations of the Cross or both. - Katherine Florian and Sister Teresa Tuite, OP |
Mother
Mary
Award
A group of 7th and 8th graders planned and organized an event for the Kindergarten Daisies and 2nd grade Brownies to earn the Mother Mary Award. The older girls created activities centered around Mary saying Yes to God, Mary visiting Elizabeth, Mary as bearer of God's Gift of Love, Mary caring for Jesus and Mary rejoicing with Jesus.
Msgr. Hendricks blessed the Miraculous Medals which the girls received at the end of the event.
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FEMA Youth Preparedness Council
Students in grades 8-11 who have engaged in community services or are interested in emergency preparedness are encouraged to apply to serve on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Youth Preparedness Council by March 31. For more information and to see current projects, visit https://www.ready.gov/youth-preparedness-council
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Congrats Basketball Teams
Saint Brigid of Kildare has now concluded it's 2016-17 diocesan basketball season.
There were over 175 boys and girls, grades 4 through 8, that participated this season, making up 19 different Wolfhound teams. The following teams won their season ending tournaments:
- Boys 8th Grade Varsity - Coach Geyer
- Boys 8th Grade Varsity - Coach Ueber
- Boys 7th Grade Junior Varsity - Coach Lopez/Horstman
- Boys 6th Grade Senior Reserve - Coach Frommeyer
Congrats Wolfhounds!
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The National Catholic Youth Conference
NCYC is a powerful three-day experience of prayer, community, & empowerment for more than 25,000 Catholic teenagers of high school age & their adult chaperones. NCYC 2017 will be held in Indianapolis. All current 8th-11th grade students are invited to participate in this opportunity! NCYC is held every other year, so the chance won't come again until Nov. 2019. Get involved now!
Registration forms & initial deposits ($100) must be returned by March 16, 2017 to Laura Butsch (checks made payable to St. Brigid of Kildare Church) to reserve your spot.
Information and registration forms can be found here:
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Submit materials for Wolfhound Wednesday
If you have information you'd like included in the next Wolfhound Wednesday, email it to Allie Wing at [email protected].
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