The O'Reilly Minute

Dear Parents,

It is with great sorrow that we share the news of the passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday.

Taking after his namesake, St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Francis was a compassionate shepherd of the Church, known for his humility, simplicity, and deep reverence for the beauty of God’s creation. His life and ministry inspired millions to walk more closely with Christ. May his legacy continue to encourage us all to grow in faith, to serve others with love, and to recognize the face of Christ in everyone we meet.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,

And let perpetual light shine upon him.

In remembrance and prayer, we invite you to join our parish community for the following liturgies:

• Holy Hour for the Holy Father – Wednesday, April 23, 5:00–7:00 PM (in the Church)
• Vespers – Saturday, April 26, 4:30 PM (prior to the 5:00 PM Mass)
• Rosary for the Holy Father – Sunday, April 27, 8:30 AM
• Requiem Mass for the Holy Father – Wednesday, April 30, 7:00 PM (in the Church)

We also share that our 8th-grade students departed today for a school field trip and pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. They will be visiting many of our national museums and monuments. Fr. Lynch is accompanying the group and will offer spiritual guidance throughout the journey, including a private Mass for the students at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

Please keep our students and their chaperones in your prayers, asking for a journey that is safe, educational, and spiritually enriching.

Spring blessings,

Kathy O'Reilly

Donor Scholarship Applications Open

The Oak Society Donor Scholarship Program is available thanks to the generosity of parishioners. They provide students an opportunity to apply for a variety of scholarships based on criteria set by the donor.

The application process for our Spring 2025 donor scholarships is now open.

The deadline to apply for these scholarships is Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Winners will be notified in mid-May, and announced at the Leadership Mass on Friday, May 30.

All school families with children in grades K-8 for the 2025-26 school year are eligible to apply, regardless of whether you received or applied for tuition assistance or EdChoice. However each scholarship has criteria and qualifications, please be sure to review each scholarship's guidelines to ensure your student/family meets the qualifications before you apply.

2025-2026 scholarship opportunities are:

• Knights of Columbus Memorial Scholarship - New this year
• Maria Theresa Jeric Memorial Scholarship
• Karen and William Nomina Faith and Service Scholarship
• The Brendan Foley Spirit Scholarships
• The O'Reilly Family Scholarship
• The SPiCE Scholarship Program
• The Elizabeth Jane Zetzer Memorial Scholarship
• The Babs Pulsfort Memorial Gift of Giving Scholarship
• The Henry and Flora Bucci Scholarship  
• The Holthus Family Scholarship
• The St. Brigid Athletic Association Scholarship
• The St. Brigid Home & School Association Scholarship

To read the criteria, award amounts and to apply for any of these scholarships, click the link below.

If you are interested in donating or creating a scholarship, please contact Sarah Moore at smoore@stbrigidofkildare.org or (614) 761-3734.

New Family Welcome Committee: Mentors Needed

Home and School is currently looking for parents of children in grades 1-8 to sign up to be on the New Family Welcome Committee.  This entails being a mentor and friendly support to a new family for the next school year.

Mentor families will attend the New Family Welcome Breakfast (Sunday August 17^th). They will need to be available to check in with their new family monthly and answer any questions to assist with their exciting transition.  Mentors will be paired up with new families with children in the same grade. 

If you are interested in being a new family member, please fill out the short survey below. Thank you!

Clinic Corner: Immunization Reminders

Immunization reminders: Please ask your PCP for a recent immunization record when getting new immunizations. 

Attention 6th grader families

Tdap and Meningitis vaccines are needed prior to the 14th day of school in August. If your child recently had these or will in the summer please email  mrs.rodenberg@stbrigid-school.org or turn a copy into the school. Many times records are compliant but the copy of the record has not been turned into the clinic. 

Alumni on 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

Congratulations to our many alumni who have achieved Honor Roll for the third quarter at their Catholic High School.

Click the link below to view the list.

Summer & Fall Sports Registration Now Open

Huddle up, Wolfhound Athletes!

The St. Brigid Athletic Association (SBAA) is excited to announce early bird registrations for the 2025 Summer and Fall Sports programs, now OPEN! Hurry to register, participant fees are discounted only through April 30^th. Please sign up by using the link below to participate in the CYO and/or Lil’ Hounds athletics programs. 

Deadline to register: May 31^st. Please note this is an earlier registration deadline than in previous years to ensure we can adequately confirm coaches and support the lead time needed for uniform and equipment orders. 

Parents, we have many opportunities for both Head and Assistant Coach roles! SBAA will assist coaches with volunteer requirements and information needed for coaching selected team(s). We encourage parents to prayerfully consider registering as a Coach to make our programs successful and efficient. Volunteer coach interest can be indicated during the athlete registration process online using the link below. Teamwork makes the dream work, so please consider being a part of the SBAA coaching team this upcoming season!  

2025 Summer and Fall Sports:

·      Cheer (girls grades 4-8)

·      Cross Country (grades 4-8)

·      Football – Tackle (boys grades 5-8)

·      Football – Flag (boys grades 1-4)

·      Golf Team (grades 6-8)

·      Lil’ Hounds Beginner Golf Clinics - new this year! (grades 4-6)

·      Soccer (grades 4-8)

·      Lil’ Hounds Soccer (grades 1-3)

·      Tennis (girls grades 6-8)

·      Volleyball (girls grades 4-8)

·      Lil’ Hounds Volleyball (girls grades 2-3)

For questions, please contact Ashley McBride Taylor at ashleymcbride213@gmail.com

Gifts of Gratitude: Year End Teacher & Staff Appreciation Gifts

What is it?

Gifts of gratitude is a program established by the Home and School Association as a united effort to provide a generous monetary gift to every teacher and staff member at Christmas and the end of the year to thank them for all they do for our children. Gifts of Gratitude is different from The Annual Fund.  

Why participate?

This is a convenient way for families to make sure that each teacher, aide, and staff member who touches your child's life is recognized for all they do at St. Brigid. Instead of several small gifts from each student, each teacher and staff member will receive a monetary gift that they choose how to use.  

What if I already participated at Christmas?

If your family donated to the Gifts of Gratitude program previously this school year, there is no need to donate again. We only ask for each family to donate once per school year.

Will my family be recognized for participating?

Yes -- the teachers and staff will receive a list of families who participate in this

program. 

How much should I give?

The suggested annual gift amount is $25 per child, however any given amount is graciously accepted and appreciated!

Can't remember if you already contributed?

No worries -- just contact  Ana Sotillo (sinramsotillo@gmail.com) or Renee Luis (reneeluis7@gmail.com) and they will let you know!

You can find the link for Gifts of Gratitude at the button below. Choose your donation amount and that's it. It's that easy! It's such a simple way to show appreciation to your child/children's teachers and the staff at St Brigid of Kildare.  

St. Brigid Summer Scramble Sponsorship Opportunities

We invite you to be a part of the 1st Annual St. Brigid Summer Scramble on June 20th at 1:00 PM at Safari Golf Club. This exciting golf outing is a key fundraiser benefiting the St. Brigid Athletic Association (SBAA).

The Summer Scramble proceeds will support athletic scholarships and provide essential athletic equipment across all sports in our program. 

Registration will open soon, so gather your foursome, polish up those clubs, and get ready for an unforgettable day on the course!

Sponsorships Available 

Sponsorship opportunities are available! Whether you are a business looking to engage with local families or an individual who believes in the importance of athletics, your contribution will help us reach our goal. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this event! See the link below for more information.

For questions, email STBRIGIDSBAA@gmail.com or visit our site https://gowolfhounds.com/events.

We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you on the course! ⛳️

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.

• St. Brigid Staff Summer Tutoring Information
• St. Charles Summer Camps
• Bishop Watterson Summer Camps
• Dublin Rec Center Adaptive Programs
• Syntero Summer Camps

Now Hiring: Parish Athletic Director

Our Athletic Association serves hundreds of families in our school and parish communities. Until now, this has been a volunteer-run organization filled with dedicated and passionate parents and committed adults. They have done an outstanding job of ministering to our children, and we are grateful for the countless hours of service.

With that being said, the time has come to hire a Parish Athletic Director who can dedicate 30-40 hours/week to leading and managing this vibrant part of our community. Father Black has discussed this with our current volunteer Athletic Director who has filled this position extremely well and he is in complete agreement that a full time staff member is a good move at this time.  We are looking for candidates who might be interested. 

Please click this link to view the full job description and application details.

All candidates must be at least 21 and must be PGC/BCI compliant via completing a Protecting God’s Children training and a BCI fingerprint background check. Information on that process is available here.

Knights of Columbus Easter Egg Hunt

The 25th Annual St. Brigid’s Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 19th at 1:00 pm on Brigid’s Green (located at 7210 Avery Road, directly across the street from the church on Avery Road).

Please note: the event will start promptly at 1:00pm, plan to arrive a little early to park and make your way to the field.

All children ages 8 years and younger are invited. The children will be grouped in 3 age groups; ages 3 & under, ages 4-6, and ages 7-8. Each age group will have its own egg hunt area, and one grand prize will be provided for each age group.

Advanced registration or signup is not required. In the event of inclement weather, please check our website www.stbrigidkofc.org for a message as to whether the event will be held.

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.

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.)

Congrats Wolfhounds - BWHS Signing Day

Twenty-five Bishop Watterson seniors committed to play college sports on the April 16, 2025 signing day.

Congratulations to our Wolfhound alumni:

• Clare Feehan, softball, Trine University, St. Brigid School and Parish
• Chloe Moreland, volleyball, Florida Southern College, St. Brigid School and Parish
• Amber Regan, lacrosse, Ohio Northern University, St. Brigid School, St. Brendan Parish
• Michael Watkins, soccer, Capital University, St. Brigid School and Parish

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