The O'Reilly Minute

Dear Parents,

The 2025-26 school year is off to a great start! It was such a blessing to be able to open the school year by attending Mass together last Friday. We had great participation with so many parents in attendance. A big thank you to our Home and School for sponsoring, through the Annual Fund, the Tears and Cheers coffee event following Mass—it was such a beautiful opportunity for fellowship!

We hope that many parents will be able to join us at Mass all throughout the school year. At the beginning of each year, we review with teachers and students procedures and protocols for attending Mass as a school community, and we thought this year it might be helpful for parents to see what we are teaching the children. Please click here to access the flyer.

This Friday, August 29 we will celebrate the end of the first week of school with a dress down spiritwear day! Celebrate your favorite team wearing the colors of your choice -- our Wolfhounds, Buckeyes, Bengals, or whoever your team may be! Make sure you follow the dress down day rules in our handbook. 

Next week we will be sponsoring Curriculum Nights. This is a great opportunity to connect with your child(ren)’s teachers and learn more about the curriculum opportunities for the year. The dates and times are as follows:

Wednesday, September 3rd

Kindergarten, Grade 1 and 2 – 6:00–6:45 pm

Grades 3 and 4 – 7:00–7:45 pm

Thursday, September 4th

Grades 7 and 8 – 6:00–6:45 pm

Grades 5 and 6 – 7:00–7:45 pm

We are grateful for your partnership as together we nurture our children in faith, love, and learning. May this school year be filled with growth, joy, and many blessings for your family.



In gratitude,

Kathy O’Reilly

Clinic Corner

Flu Vaccine Clinic

On October 8th our school will be hosting a flu vaccine clinic from 8:30-2 pm. If you would like your child to participate, complete and return this form by September 25 (either send it into the school or email it to mrs.rodenberg@stbrigid-school.org).

Health Form Reminder

All new student and Kindergarten physical forms, immunizations, & health history forms must be turned in by Sept 12. 

Important Medications Update

The clinic will not be supplying a stock of over-the-counter medications to be given. If you want your child to take an OTC medication please bring in the medication in its original container with the child's name on it and the completed non-prescription form from the website.

All prescription medications need a physician order and name/original label on the medication.

If you have any questions, please contact Monica Rodenberg RN, BSN at mrs.rodenburg@stbrigid-school.org.

Box Tops for Education

Earn $10 for our school when you sign up with our referral code and scan a receipt by the end of September:

1.      Download the Box Tops for Education app

2.      Search for St. Brigid of Kildare Home & School and select it as your school

3.      Use our referral code (R9M18Y5P)

4.      Scan a receipt in the app

o  $5 for the school will show in your earnings

o  $5 for the school will show in our school’s referral account, totaling $10 for the school.

• After you are signed up, scan receipts with participating items within 14 days of purchase to earn Box Tops ($) for our school (https://www.boxtops4education.com/s/box-tops-products)
• See the Box Tops App’s Bonus Offers for ways to earn bonus Box Tops

Bonus Earning Opportunity:

• Connect your Walmart Account for the first time and buy a participating product using the saved payment method in your Walmart wallet by 9/14/25 to earn 50 Box Tops ($5) for our school
• You will then automatically earn Box Tops when purchasing participating products at Walmart without having to scan receipts
• See the Box Tops App’s Bonus Offers to see additional Bonus opportunities

Home & School: Room Parent & Social Chair Position Deadline Sept 5

St. Brigid Home & School is looking for volunteers to get involved in the many Home & School activities for the 25-26 school year!

To sign up to be a volunteer or on a committee with Home & School, click the sign-up button below. Time commitments and responsibilities vary -- there is something for everyone! 

Please note that the deadline to register for Room Parent and/or Social Chair positions for Kindergarten-7th grade is September 5th. Submitted volunteer names will be drawn for selection, and confirmation of roles will be communicated the week of September 8th. For confirmed Room Parent and Social Chair roles, an information session will be held on Friday, September 12th at 8:15am in Enke Hall. Save the dates: the SBK Fall Harvest party will be hosted at 1:30 on October 30th, and the St Valentine party will be hosted at 1:30 on February 13th. 

Parents interested in serving on the 8th Grade Parent Committee(s), and/or as a Co-Chair, are invited to attend an informational session on Friday, September 19th at 11:45 in Enke Hall. Signups for all 8th Grade Parent roles will be held at the meeting. 

Please contact the Room Parent Committee Co-Chairs, Ashley McBride Taylor (ashleymcbride213@gmail.com) or Kerri Wilke (kerriwilke@gmail.com), with any questions regarding Room Parent and/or Social Chair volunteering. 

For any Home & School questions, please contact 25-26 Home & School Chairs  Ana Sinram Sotillo (sinramsotillo@gmail.com) or Renee Luis (reneeluis7@gmail.com).

Congrats Soccer Wolfhounds!

The St. Brigid soccer teams had an outstanding second season! The 4th Grade Girls Jr. Reserve team and the 4th/5th Grade Boys Reserve team both won their leagues, finishing with incredible records of 10-0 and 9-1, respectively.

The 6th Grade Boys team also had a remarkable run, going undefeated (3-0) in the end-of-season tournament without giving up a single goal to capture the Senior Reserve Championship title. Their regular season was equally strong with an 8-2 record.

The 5th/6th Grade Senior Reserve and 7th/8th Grade Varsity Boys teams battled hard against tough competition, with many players stepping up to face older opponents.

Congratulations to all our players and coaches on an amazing season—Go Hounds!

Save the Date for Barn Bash!

Friday, September 26 from 5-7 PM

The Orchard and Company (Plain City)

More info coming soon!

Digital Media Guidelines & Reminders

Saint Brigid of Kildare has Digital Media Guidelines and best practices to navigate the use of digital media channels and to protect our youth. You may review these full guidelines here. Below is a high-level summary and reminders from these guidelines:

• Saint Brigid of Kildare will never post or release information that is considered private and confidential. Photos and names of children will not be posted on St. Brigid of Kildare digital media if a parent specifically opts their child(ren) out of such use.

• Parents, staff and volunteers should never post photos of minors on digital media without the consent of their parent/guardian. If you have photos or content you would like to share on our official pages, please send it to the communications director (Allie Wing, mrs.wing@stbrigid-school.org) for proper review and to be posted. 

• Adults must abide by “two-deep” ministry online, meaning there should be no private, one-on-one communication between a minor and an adult online. Adults should copy or include another PGC-verified adult or a child’s guardian in any online communication.
• Do not use the parish or school logo on any digital media or printed product without permission. For official logos, email Allie Wing at mrs.wing@stbrigid-school.org with request and details of intended usage.

EdChoice Acceptances

EdChoice Expansion scholarships have been recently awarded by the state. You may or may not have received an acceptance letter from the state. If you have received one, please sign and return it to edchoice@stbrigid-school.org

If you have not received an acceptance letter, you can complete a blank acceptance form here.

Also here is the link for the Check Deposit Form. Checks are sent to St. Brigid and this form is needed for us to process the checks.

Please send all completed forms to edchoice@stbrigid-school.org

If you have not yet applied or renewed your EdChoice Expansion scholarship there is still time to do so. Please contact Andrea O'Reilly for application and renewal questions at edchoice@stbrigid-school.org

Add Funds to Lunch Account

Funds can be added to your child's cafeteria account through FACTS.

For instructions on how to do this, please see the link below.

Lunch price for this school year will be $3.50 

Requirements to Volunteer with Our Children

If you are 18 years or older and interested in volunteering with youth activities at St. Brigid, attending PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN is required before you can volunteer. Register under the Columbus Diocese at www.virtus.org

All volunteers with our children and youth must complete PGC, a St. Brigid Raptor volunteer application, registration with Selection.com/Fastrax and complete a criminal background check prior to volunteering.

Full details and forms can be found at https://stbrigidofkildare.org/safe-environment/ 

Adult Faith Formation Fall Opportunities

Adult Faith Formation is the lifelong process of finding and falling in love with God in the midst of our human lives. Because God made us to be communal people, we do this with others, where we can form friendships and community, centered on our relationship with God. We have several Adult Faith offerings to meet the time and demographic preferences of our parishioners. 

Below are the Adult Faith Formation offerings for the 2025-26 year. For more information, see details below or contact Kim VanHuffel at kvanhuffel@stbrigidofkildare.org.

The Chosen Season Five

This fall, we will begin our study with The Chosen, Season Five. The Chosen is a historical drama based on the life of Jesus and those who knew him. Set against the backdrop of Roman oppression in first-century Palestine, the series shares an authentic look at Jesus’ revolutionary life and teachings, through the eyes of his apostles. 

Season 5 of “The Chosen,” titled “The Chosen: The Last Supper,” focuses on Holy Week and the events leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion, including the Last Supper, the triumphal entry, Jesus turning the tables in the temple, and the betrayal of Judas. It’s a heavily dramatic season with a lot of build-up and political intrigue, emphasizing Jesus’ teachings and the impact on his disciples. It should lead to great small group discussions!

If you have not yet watched The Chosen and would like to participate in our upcoming study, you will want to catch up by watching seasons 1-4 at home. It is available for free on The Chosen App or online at watch.thechosen.tv (although you will have to set up a free account). You can also watch all four seasons on Prime Video if you have a subscription. 

We will begin the study on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 from 7-8:30 pm, and Thursday, September 4, 2025 from 10:30 am-noon, in the Berry Room of Hendricks Hall. The study will run for 8 weeks.

For more information contact Kim VanHuffel at kvanhuffel@stbrigidofkildare.org.  

To register for Fall 2025, click here.

Walking With Purpose

Walking with Purpose is a Catholic women’s Bible study ministry that meets women where they are, wherever they are on the journey. WWP Bible studies combine personal study with small group discussion, linking everyday challenges to solutions given through Scripture. If you desire to grow in your faith, to encounter God’s Word in a fresh way, in a supportive community of Catholic women….this is the place for you!

Join us on Tuesdays from 7-8:30 PM in Hendricks Hall, beginning September 23.

To see the full schedule, learn more, or register, visit our webpage here: https://stbrigidofkildare.org/walking-with-purpose/

That Man Is You!

THAT MAN IS YOU! is an interactive men’s program combining the best research from science with the teachings of the Catholic faith and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of man fully alive. By honestly addressing the pressures and temptations that men face in our modern culture, That Man is You! Seeks to form men who will be capable of transforming homes and society.

At St. Brigid of Kildare, we are currently in year 7 of this program (for the 2025-26 year).

Join us for food, fellowship and faith, starting Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Hendricks Hall. Doors Open at 6:30 AM for light breakfast and fellowship. Program starts promptly at 7:00 AM. All men are welcome.

For more information and to register, visit https://stbrigidofkildare.org/that-man-is-you/.

Sisters in Christ: She Shall Be Called Woman

Sisters in Christ is a ministry that cultivates prayer and community with other women and emphasizes our need for spiritual friendships. This group provides a weekly structure for women to spend time learning about God and the Catholic faith; and journeying with other women. 

Sisters in Christ meets Wednesday afternoons from 1:15 – 2:45 pm, during the school year, beginning in September. Join us each week for a video, fellowship, and faith.

This year (Fall 2025 – Spring 2026), Sisters in Christ will continue studies by Paradisus Dei called, She Shall Be Called Woman. These studies are a transformative journey designed to meet the deepest longings of the feminine heart and to be a sanctuary for women seeking to be truly seen, known, and loved as they grow in their relationships with the Lord. Through vibrant conversations, authentic speakers, and enriching prayer experiences, these programs will equip our group with the tools needed to embark on a profound spiritual journey.

For more information contact Cheryl Hohlefelder at hohleinone@gmail.com, or to register visit https://programs.paradisusdei.org/join/82BFF5

Join Our Music Ministries

Music is an integral part of every weekend Mass celebrated at St. Brigid. A variety of musical styles, from traditional to contemporary is incorporated in the celebration of Mass. Music Director Paul Melcher coordinates the music program. To get involved in any of the music ministries, contact Paul Melcher at 761-3734 or pmelcher@stbrigidofkildare.org.

Registration links for the 2025-26 Children’s Choir and Youth Ensemble are now available on our website, along with 25-26 schedules for Adult Choir, Children's Choir, and Youth Ensemble.

Learn more and register at the link below. Fall rehearsals begin in September for Adult Choir and Children's Choir.

Mom to Mom Fall 2025

Are you looking to connect with other moms, share your journey, and grow in faith together? Mom to Mom is a welcoming, vibrant group for mothers of all ages and stages. Whether you’re a new mom or a seasoned pro, we invite you to join us as we support, uplift, and encourage each other through the shared experience of motherhood.

This Fall, we'll be reading and discussing The Friendship Project: The Catholic Woman's Guide to Making and Keeping Fabulous, Faith-Filled Friends by Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet.  

Meetings Resume: September 10th

When: Wednesdays 

Time: 9:45 – 11:00 AM

Childcare will be provided, sign up coming soon! 

All moms are welcome to join this beautiful sisterhood of motherhood. Come when you can, and bring a friend along! We look forward to sharing, praying, and growing in friendship with you this Fall.

For more information or to get involved, please contact the Family First Co Directors, Kerri Wilke, kerriwilke@gmail.com or Beth Biller elizabeth.biller@gmail.com. 

Paid Childcare Opportunity!

 Family First’s Mom to Mom program is looking to hire two responsible individuals to provide childcare on Wednesdays from 9:15 to 11:15 AM  during our morning program.  The rate is $20/hour. Thank you for helping us create a safe and welcoming space for our youngest members!

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be PGC (Protecting God’s Children) certified

If you’re interested or would like more information, please contact Kerri Wilke,  kerriwilke@gmail.com  or Beth Biller elizabeth.biller@gmail.com.

Bishop Watterson High School Fall Fest

Sunday, September 14

Submit Materials to Wolfhound Wednesday

If you have information you'd like included in the next Wolfhound Wednesday, email it to Allie Wing at mrs.wing@stbrigid-school.org.



To view past issues of the Wolfhound Wednesday, find them archived on our website here.