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The O'Reilly Minute
Dear Parents,
I want to express my heartfelt thanks to our school community for celebrating the Arts with us last week. We had a wonderful turnout at both our art show and musical production, with hundreds of attendees. Special thanks to Mrs. Larrie Habel for her dedication in guiding and inspiring our young artists. I would also like to acknowledge the creative contributions of adult advisors Olivia Roberts, Heather Cesarz, and Gabrielle Palmer, as well as numerous additional school staff and parent volunteers who worked alongside our talented thespians and stage crew to bring Beauty and the Beast to life. Be sure to check out the story and photos below to relive the magic of the performance!
Our School Advisory Committee (SAC) is currently looking for a few new members to join the board for the upcoming three-year term. We encourage you to review the details in the article below and consider submitting an application by the April 16th deadline. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Lindsey Meadows at lindsey.meadows25@gmail.com.
Additionally, this Friday at 5:00 PM our 8th graders will be receiving the sacrament of Confirmation. Let us keep all of our parish Confirmandi and their families in our prayers during this special time.
Wishing you Lenten blessings,
Kathy O’Reilly
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Jubilee Prayer
Father in heaven,
may the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pligrims of Hope,
a yearning for the treasures of heaven.
May that same grace spread the joy and peace of our Redeemer throughout the earth.
To you our God, eternally blessed, be glory and praise for ever.
Amen.
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6th Grade Photo Newsletters
Click the photo album link below to see what the students have worked on in class over the past weeks!
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Beauty and the Beast Jr.
Our school and parish community enjoyed a total of four productions from two highly talented casts of Beauty and the Beast Jr. the musical last week! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this production possible!
To our talented students—your hard work and passion shine on stage.
To our dedicated teachers, staff, and volunteers—
your time and effort bring this show to life.
To our supportive parents and families—
your encouragement means everything.
And to our generous donors and community—
your kindness keeps the arts thriving at St. Brigid.
And a special thank you to our Director Heather Cesarz, Assistant Director Gabrielle Palmer, and Music Director Olivia Roberts for your countless hours of time and creativity.
This production is a true team effort, and we are so grateful for each and every one of you!
If you would like to donate to the production, you can still do so at this link.
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School Advisory Applications Open
Take an active part in making our already amazing school even better. Apply for a position (3-year term) on St. Brigid's School Advisory Committee (SAC). The purpose of the School Advisory Committee is to provide the pastor of Saint Brigid of Kildare Parish and the principal of Saint Brigid of Kildare School with advice and to make recommendations regarding issues affecting the school.
The mission of the School Advisory Committee is to promote and support a distinctive religious learning environment that provides for the propagation of the Catholic faith and values, fosters academic excellence, and develops fully the intellectual, social, physical, and emotional capabilities unique to each student. SAC meets once a month during the school months on the second Monday of the month at 6:30 PM. Prior to applying, please consider if you can commit to this time commitment for a three-year period.
The deadline for applications is April 16, 2025, end of day, and can be submitted at the link below.
Please contact Lindsey Meadows (lindsey.meadows25@gmail.com) or Emily McCurdy (emilymccurdy22@yahoo.com) with any questions.
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St. Brigid Summer Scramble Benefitting SBAA
Save the date! St. Brigid Summer Scramble benefitting the St. Brigid Athletic Association will be held on Friday, June 20, 2025 at Safari Golf Club. Tee times begin at 1:00PM.
Proceeds from this event will benefit equipment purchases and athletic scholarships across all sports.
More details to come! For information on sponsorship opportunities and how you can help support this event, please email: STBRIGIDSBAA@gmail.com
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April Counselor Newsletter
Click the link below to read the April newsletter for our school clinical counselors.
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Join Our Football Wolfhounds for Conditioning on Sundays
All current 6th and 7th grade boys interested in playing Wolfhound football this fall are invited to attend conditioning sessions on Sundays from 2-3 PM at Brigid's Green.
Our football players have been conditioning under the leadership of Coach Dziewiatkowski and Coach Rutledge. These sessions have been focused on body strength fundamentals and plyometric development, giving our players the foundation they need to grow stronger and faster. These sessions help set the tone for a season of accountability, physical development, and team unity.
Want to be part of it?
Conditioning continues this Sunday. Let’s build something special—together!
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Vacation Bible School Registration Open
June 16-20, 2025 | 9AM-Noon
Vacation Bible School is open to children 4 years-old and potty trained by the first day of VBS through those entering grade 5 for the upcoming school year.
For more info and to register, click here.
Adult volunteers needed for VBS!
Please use this form to volunteer IF you are an adult without children participating in VBS this summer or you are an interested Junior Volunteer. Please note parents of VBS participants that are planning to volunteer should use the VBS 2025 registration form to register as a volunteer.
Volunteer Form
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Summer Camps & Tutoring
Registration is now open for summer camps!
Bishop Watterson High School and St. Charles are hosting a variety of summer camps, including academics, athletics, art, theatre, robotics and more, ranging for children in incoming grades 2-9.
Summer tutoring is available from many St. Brigid of Kildare staff members. Staff can be contacted via email or by calling the school office and leaving a message.
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Walking Club Resumes
The St. Brigid's Parents Walking Club is an opportunity to meet new people, get some exercise in and enjoy God's beautiful scenery (while the weather is still pleasant). All are welcome!
We will plan to meet by the Church, under the bell around 8:30am. Our walk will proceed down and around Avery park and back to the church, plan for about 45 minutes. Any questions please feel free to reach out to Sherri Johnson @ clarke97sd@msn.com or Sara Norton @ nortonsarae@gmail.com.
Use the link below to sign up; Walkin Club resumes Tuesday, April 8.
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After-School Study Tables: Third Trimester Sign Up
Open to All 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th Graders
Mondays and Wednesdays from 3-4 PM
Saint Brigid of Kildare School’s After School Study Table program has been running strong for the past couple months. It is now available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00 to 4:00 PM for all 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th graders.
The purpose of the program is to provide students with an opportunity to work on their school assignments in a quiet and supportive study environment. This is not intended to be a tutoring program. However, students will receive help with homework, build study skills and learn to plan and manage their time.
Mr. O’Reilly, along with one or two other teachers, will be monitoring students during this time. You are asked to sign up to help coordinate staffing.
To sign up for third trimester dates, click the link below.
We are excited to continue this opportunity to help students at St. Brigid continue on the path to success!
If you have any further questions, please contact Mr. O’Reilly at mr.oreilly@stbrigid-school.org. You can also email Mr. O'Reilly anytime to sign up for a study table time.
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The Wild Goose - A Study on the Holy Spirit
The Wild Goose is a study about awakening in our hearts God's love and transforming power through the work of the holy spirit, led by Fr. Dave Pivonka.
Our seven-week session will run from April 23/24 - June 4/5
Join us:
Wednesdays from 7-8:30 PM, or
Thursdays from 10:30 - noon, or
create a homegroup
To register, click the link below. For more information, contact Kim VanHuffel at kvanhuffel@stbrigidofkildare.org.
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Make it a Date - April 12
A Night Out to Focus on Your Marriage
Saturday, April 12, 2025
6:15 to 7:30 p.m.
Hendrick’s Hall – St. Brigid of Kildare Parish
All married and engaged couples are invited to St. Brigid’s 32nd Make It a Date!
We’ll reminisce about our favorite family memories. Parishioners Gerry and Liz Riendeau will share their memories and serve as our guides for the evening.
Gerry and Liz have been married for 34 years and have 2 adult daughters. Like always, we’ll have light appetizers and there will be a chance to catch up with old and new friends.
At the conclusion of the event, couples leave on their own date at a venue of their choice to talk about the evening and how it relates to their own relationships.
Please RSVP to Jessica Freiburger at 4freixys@gmail.com or 614-282-5095 by April 10.
Sponsored by Family First and the St. Brigid School of Adult Faith Formation
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Purified Event with Jason Evert at St. Joan of Arc
April 27, 2025
This is a double feature event combining Purified and Gender & the Theology of Your Body into a retreat event.
Purified brings parents and teens (13+) together to discover God’s plan for love and opens up an opportunity for them to continue the discussion about this important topic at home, in a healthy and easy way with resources that work. The event includes a new version of Jason’s renowned talk Love or Lust, where he mixes humor with down-to-earth practicality that removes any awkwardness, making the difficult conversations about love much easier. Your family will leave with an understanding of the good news of chastity, a healthy sense of self-worth, and the ability, if needed, to start again.
Gender and the Theology of Your Body will follow after a short break. This talk asks, “What’s the meaning of sex, gender, and the human body?” The truth of masculinity and femininity are being questioned like never before. Discover how your body as a man or woman reveals your identity and calling. This talk is for teens and adults and provides the opportunity to discuss this difficult topic facing teens and families today.
This event includes Eucharistic Adoration, praise and worship, and an opportunity to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation. This format transforms a couple of talks into a retreat for the family, allowing them to encounter the source of purity, healing, and renewal, Jesus Christ.
This event is hosted by St. Peter St. Joan of Arc Parish, St. Brigid of Kildare, and St. Mary Delaware and will take place at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. The parish will be providing dinner before the first talk beginning at 4:30pm.
(Please note St. Brigid of Kildare students being Confirmed in 2025 may purchase tickets at a discounted rate and should register using a different link provided in an email from Andrea Komenda.)
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