Wolfhound Wednesday - Dec 11, 2024 | |
Second graders had a sock baby blessing with Deacon Frank as he taught students about the Sacrament of Baptism. | |
The O'Reilly Minute
Dear Parents,
As we journey through this blessed season of Advent, we have experienced countless opportunities to reflect, serve, and give thanks. It has been a season filled with prayer, joy, and community. I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated staff and parent volunteers who organized an incredible St. Nicholas Day celebration, brimming with fun and acts of generous service—truly embodying the spirit of Saint Nicholas.
Music has also been a meaningful part of our Advent preparations. Earlier this week, our 5th-8th grade band students presented a wonderful musical program. Next week, on December 17th at 7:00 p.m., our 5th-8th grade choir students will share their talents in a beautiful Lessons and Carols concert at the church. We warmly invite all families to join us for this special evening. Additionally, members of our choir will bring their music to the wider community, performing at Muirfield Country Club this week and offering a cheerful morning greeting with their singing at the front door on Friday.
This Thursday, we will celebrate the season with a festive Green Day! Students and staff are invited to enjoy a green dress-down day, enjoy a special green-themed lunch, and meet a special "green guest" who will join us for the occasion.
Wishing you and your families continued Advent blessings,
Kathy O'Reilly
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2nd 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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Illumi-NITE & Service Projects on St. Nicholas Day
This past Friday, we celebrated St. Nicholas Day at school. On this day, we remember St. Nicholas as a dedicated servant of God and a protector of those in need.
After St. Nicholas visited the school and dropped off candy canes for our students, the whole school worked on different service projects to give back to those in our community.
Our 8th, 4th and 3rd graders worked together to prepare for Illumi-NITE by decorating luminary bags, posters, and prayer cards with prayerful and uplifting messages. Our 1st and 5th graders worked together to decorate flower pots which were then filled with handprint poinsettias created by our Kindergarten, 2nd, 6th, and 7th graders. These were given to our local Dublin Retirement facility and St. Brigid's 55 Plus Club.
Then on Sunday evening, 15 members of our parish or school community were surprised as their homes were illuminated with messages of hope! Students from our 8th grade class gathered with their families on Sunday evening to Illumi-NITE houses in central Ohio. The message of "Keep Going" was displayed in 15 of our parish and/or school families' yards, along with luminary bags decorated with prayerful messages from the rest of our student body. The Illumi-NITE project spreads joy to others by placing luminary displays at the homes of people in need of support and love. Students prayed for the recipients and the bags were blessed by Deacon Paul before being delivered.
We appreciate the Home and School organization partnering with us to purchase all the materials needed for this service project. Many thanks to the army of parent volunteers that helped assemble all the poinsettias and flower pots!
Together, St. Brigid of Kildare School was able to spread our "Seeds of Hope" to many in our community.
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Counselor Newsletter
Click the link below to read the Holiday newsletter from our Spirit of Peace Clinical Counselors, Maegan Flannery and Terri Johnston.
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Hounds Hoopla Save the Date
Save the date for Hounds Hoopla on February 21, 2025 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm!
More details to come in early January!
As you declutter before Christmas and start buying for the holidays, please consider donating new or like new toys/prizes for bingo.
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In this season of giving, don't forget your gift to the Annual Fund
The Annual Fund is the gift that keeps on giving throughout the year that you never have to return and fits any size. Thanks to all those that have already remembered to give their gift to the Annual Fund.
Over 215 of our school families have supported this important effort for a total of $43,226 towards our $50,000 goal! It is through your generosity that our children benefit from school programs throughout the year. This month the Home and School have so many fun activities planned for our children. A few are:
- A visit from Saint Nick on 12/6
- Pastries with Parents after School Mass on 12/9
- Live Nativity 12/18
Please consider making an Annual Fund donation today. If you have friends or family members that would like to contribute, we are happy to receive gifts from other individuals committed to the education of our children. Please forward this email. Thanks again for your support and Merry Christmas.
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Thank you to all the families that have supported the AnnualFund. (List below updated 12/10/24). | |
Lil Hounds Cheer Clinic
Join us for a Kindergarten through 3rd Grade Cheer Clinic!
Participants will enjoy learning SBK cheers and dances on Sun, Jan 12th, and will show off their skills at the 8th Grade Girls game on Sat, Jan 18th!
SUN, JAN 12TH• SBK GYMNASIUM • 4-6 PM
SAT, JAN 18TH• SBK GYMNASIUM • 3 PM
$45 Registration Fee, due at time of clinic.
TShirt, Pom Poms, and Ribbon will be provided.
Please complete the Sign Up Genius below by Friday, December 27th to register.
Email Lindsey Meadows or Alison Mack with questions. Thank you! lindsey.meadows25@gmail.com, alisonmack82@gmail.com
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Basketball Spiritwear Open Through Dec 12
The Morganheimer/Premier Basketball Spirit Wear Store has reopen at the following link and closes on December 12:
https://sbkbasketball.itemorder.com/shop/home/
If you have any questions please contact Jaime Erickson 614-578-8960, Shauna Durant 740-815-9053 or Sherri Johnson 614-584-1977.
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Gifts of Gratitude - Teacher & Staff Appreciation Gifts
Get ahead on your Christmas gift giving this year!
Make your life easier by checking one thing off your Christmas gift list! Donate to Gifts of Gratitude! Home & School has provided you with a convenient way to show your appreciation to the teachers and staff at St. Brigid during Christmas and at the end of the year.
What is it?
Gifts of gratitude was established by the Home and School Association as a united effort to provide a generous monetary gift to every school and parish teacher and staff member at Christmas and the end of the year to thank them for all they do for our children.
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–whether they want to splurge on themselves or help with their own family’s expenses.
Will my family be recognized for participating?
Yes — the teachers and staff will receive a list of families who participate in this program. You may also let the teachers and staff know that you participated in the program by marking “G.O.G” inside your Christmas card.
How much do I give?
The suggested annual gift amount is $25 per child once a year, however any given amount is graciously accepted!
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.
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Emmaus Road Scholarship - Tax Credit
Receive a tax credit on your Ohio taxes while helping a family receive a Catholic education. Through the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund, Ohio taxpayers may donate to a K-12 Catholic school to be used for tuition scholarships based on financial need. The donor then receives a dollar-for-dollar non-refundable tax credit on their Ohio state tax return up to $750 ($1,500 if married and filing jointly).
This program helps make Catholic education accessible and affordable while giving donors the power to put their tax dollars to work to lead children to an encounter with Christ.
GIVE ONLINE at at the link below.
(Select “St. Brigid of Kildare” under “School Designation” dropdown for the gift to go toward a St. Brigid student’s tuition.)
GIVE BY CHECK made out to: Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund and mail to: Office of Catholic Schools, 197 East Gay St., Columbus, OH 43215 (Note “St. Brigid of Kildare” on check to designate dollars to our school.)
You will receive a mailed receipt from the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund. Keep that receipt and submit when filing your 2024 Ohio taxes.
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News from Our Parish & Community | |
New Adult Faith Study Coming in January
The Wild Goose study is about awakening in our hearts God's love and transforming power through the work of the Holy Spirit, led by Fr. Dave Pivonka.
This program will be broken into two seven-week sessions:
January 15/16 - February 26/27
Break for Lent
April 23/24 - June 4/5
Join us:
Wednesday from 7-8:30 PM
Thursdays from 10 AM - noon
or create a homegroup
Contact Kim VanHuffel with questions at kvanhuffel@stbrigidofkildare.org.
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She Shall be Called Woman
The Virtues of Mary - Season Two
Wednesdays 1:15-2:45 pm
Starting January 15, 2025
Berry Room, Hendricks Hall
1:15-1:30 Socialize
1:30-1:45 Prayer Intentions
1:45-2:15 Watch Video
2:15-2:45 Small Group Discuss
For more information, please reach out to Cheryl Hohlefelder at hohleinone@gmail.com.
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News from Our Catholic High Schools | |
Congrats BWHS, State Champs!
On Friday evening,the Bishop Watterson High School football team was named Division Three State Champions!
Rah Rah is selling commemorative spiritwear for a week. Rah Rah is a local St. Brigid of Kildare School and Bishop Watterson family!
Orders close December 13.
A portion of proceeds goes right back to the BWHS Football Fund!
Note: This preorder will come in early January, not for Christmas.
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U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School (2021, 2014, 2008) | | | | |
