Wolfhound Wednesday - Jan 22, 2025 | |
Sixth graders were so lucky to hear the first graders' animal research projects. Great job, first graders! | |
The O'Reilly Minute
Dear Parents,
This coming Sunday marks the beginning of Catholic Schools Week! This is our annual celebration of what makes Saint Brigid of Kildare School outstanding and how we are sowing Seeds of Hope in our community. Starting with Mass on the weekend of January 25/26, we have a whole week of activities planned to show what our students are accomplishing and to celebrate our faith community. See daily details and events below. There are several “To Do” items to mark on your family calendar.
Student-led conferences will take place next week. Please use the Sign Up Genius located in the story below.
Our students and teachers have worked very hard this first half of the year and there is much to celebrate! Please keep in mind that both parents and teachers are encouraged to initiate communication any time during the year if there is a student concern or a question. We believe that it is better to address a student concern or clarify a situation in a timely manner rather than wait for a scheduled conference time. You may contact teachers via email or leave a phone message in the school office at 718-5825. Faculty emails can be found using the quick link in the Wolfhound Wednesday or on our website at https://stbrigidofkildare.com/staff/
In closing, I ask for your prayers today as we celebrate and honor the life and legacy of my Dad, Jack O'Reilly, with a funeral Mass at St. Paul Parish this morning. He was an avid supporter of Catholic education and was generous with his time and resources to many different Catholic schools, parishes and SPICE. He also never missed reading the O'Reilly Minute each Wednesday morning at 10:00 am.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May he rest in peace. Amen.
Sincerely,
Kathy O'Reilly
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Catholic Schools Week 2025
The Catholic Schools Week theme is “Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community.” Catholic schools have an irreplaceable role in the Church’s evangelizing mission. Building on the central goal of Catholic schools to form saints, Catholic schools teach and embrace the whole person, body, mind and spirit. The fact that all members of a Catholic school community share the Christian vision of faith that Christ is the foundation of Catholic education is what unites the school as a faith-filled community.
There are several “To Do” items to mark on your family calendar.
Saturday/Sunday January 25/26 - Celebrating the Parish
- Students are asked to wear uniforms or church appropriate spiritwear to all weekend Masses.
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Our book fair will open, and will remain open through Friday, January 31.
Monday - January 27th - Celebrate your Community
- Our school community will gather together for morning prayer in the gym led by our 8th grade Faith & Service Committee members.
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We will follow with a service project kicking off our cereal box collection for the Dublin Food Pantry and Feed the Kids (see story below for details) and writing thank you notes
Tuesday - January 28th - Celebrate your Students
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Students will enjoy a dress-down day and their favorite school lunch - rotini and meatballs! (The favorite dessert, cake with sprinkles, will be served a different day).
- Cereal box collection continues
- Bridgettine Sisters are visiting students during lunch times
Wednesday - January 29th - Celebrate your Nation
- Cereal box collecting continues with Cereal Box Dominoes
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Families will come together to celebrate student learning at Student Led Conferences for Grades K-4
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Our book fair will be open this evening during conferences as well as a bake sale fundraiser for 8th grade.
Thursday - January 30th - Celebrate Vocations
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We will gather together for Mass at 9:00 AM and celebrate our patroness Saint Brigid
- Celebrating Seeds of Hope with a Hope Project with our buddies
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Families will come together to celebrate student learning at Student Led Conferences for Grades 5-8
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Our book fair will be open this evening during conferences as well as a bake sale fundraiser for 8th grade.
Friday - January 31st - Celebrate Faculty, Staff, Volunteers
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Students and staff may enjoy a spiritwear dress-down day
- Clergy member Deacon Steve will be visiting students at lunch
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Faculty and Staff will enjoy a special luncheon organized by Home and School and our Annual Fund.
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Our traditional Basketball Game at 1:30 pm - Faculty, Staff, Clergy vs. 8th Grade (Parents are welcome if your schedule allows)
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Jubilee Prayer
Father in heaven,
may the faith you have given us in your son,
Jesus Christ, our brother, and the flame of
charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy
Spirit, reawaken in us the blessed hope
for the coming of your Kingdom.
May your grace transform us into tireless
cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel.
May those seeds transform from within
both humanity and the whole cosmos in
the sure expectation of a new heaven and
a new earth, when, with the powers of Evil
vanquished, your glory will shine eternally.
May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken
in us, Pilgrims 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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Student-Led Conference Sign Ups
Student-led conferences will be held:
Wednesday, January 29 (4-6:30 PM):
Grades K, 1, 2, 3, and 4
Thursday, January 30 (4-6:30 PM):
Grades 5, 6, 7, and 8
Use the link below to find your child's teacher and sign up for their conference.
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Cereal Box Collection
From our 8th Grade Faith & Service Committee:
The last week of January is Catholic Schools Week. For Catholic Schools Week, the 8th Grade Faith and Service Committee are looking for your help in donating cereal boxes to help people in need. We are asking every student and staff member to bring in one box of cereal to help us meet our goal of 750 boxes.
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We will be collecting cereal starting Monday, January 27th through Wednesday, January 29th. Wednesday is the National Day of Giving. We will line up the cereal boxes throughout the school to create a giant domino display. We hope that every student and staff member will contribute to our domino extravaganza supporting those who may not be able to afford a good meal every day.
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Yearbook Sales from LifeTouch
You may have received an email from LifeTouch (our school photo and yearbook company) for yearbook sales which are currently ongoing. The deadline for orders will be in the spring.
Yearbooks are $15 each and can be ordered from the link in the email.
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Congrats Little Eagles Wrestlers
Geno Roszman (4th Grade) and Patrick White (6th grade) competed as part of the Bishop Watterson Little Eagles Wrestling Club at the central Ohio district tournament in Marysville on Sunday. The team competed well, qualifying 13 wrestlers for the State Tournament in Youngstown later this spring. Patrick White was one of those qualifying, finishing third in his weight class.
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Sandwich Saturday Helpers
The 7th Grade Boys Basketball Green Team volunteered their time at St. Brigid's Sandwich Saturday on January 11th. They helped prepare over 1,000 sandwiches that day!
Thank you to the boys for volunteering their time!
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8th Grade Bake Sale
From the Eighth Grade Social Committee:
The Eighth Grade Social Committee is having a Bake Sale fundraiser for their trip to Washington DC. It will be open the nights of Student Led Conferences on January 29th and 30th. A portion of the profits will go to charity. The bake sale will be between the Think Tank and the Sun Room next to the library, and near the Book Sale. We can only accept cash payments at this time. Thank you for your support!
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SPiCE Committee Meeting Jan 23
The next SPiCE Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, January 23rd at 6pm in Hendricks Hall.
SPiCE has had a very successful year of awareness and inclusion, and is looking forward to moving forward with more plans and creating new experiences for students, families, staff, and parishioners at St. Brigid.
As always, we welcome all people, and they do not need to have a child on a plan or with special needs to be a part of SPiCE.
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SBAA New Sports Survey
The St. Brigid Athletic Association (SBAA) is very excited about a few new possible opportunities in athletics. The diocesan sports offerings have recently expanded, so we want to survey our St. Brigid of Kildare Parish community to gauge interest in bringing some of these new sport opportunities to our parish.
This survey is open to all parents of youth in our parish and school. Please take a minute to complete it at the link below.
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Semi-Annual Uniform & Spirit Wear Exchange Feb 23
Shoppers, sign up here: Winter 2025 Uniform and Spirit Wear Exchange. This sign up contains more information about the exchange and signing up ensures you’ll receive a reminder to attend. Everything is FREE and you don’t need to donate to attend. Prospective families are also welcome to come to start their wardrobe and seek answers to uniform questions. If you need items, but can’t attend, let a friend shop for you!
Have items to donate? If you have gently used items for the uniform and spirit wear exchange you have a few options for drop-off:
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At the school office beginning Feb 3 during school hours
- At a bin outside Erin Heise’s home at 6588 Wynwright Dr Dublin OH Feb 15-21
- Bring them with you to the exchange if the other options don't work for you, but please help us put them out.
- If you have a ripped jumper or logoed item, please still donate it as we can use it for spare parts (buttons, crest, elastic, etc.)! Similarly, if you have gym jackets without logos, we will try to find crests to add to them
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Leftovers will be given to the Bishop Griffin Center.
Volunteer. Volunteers are needed to organize the exchange, help others find items, and to clean up and pack items for donation at the end of the exchange. If you are free, please sign up here: Winter 2025 Uniform and Spirit Wear Exchange Volunteer Sign Up
Questions? Email Erin Heise at erinjolene@hotmail.com or Gracie Dziewiatkowski at marygracedzski@gmail.com.
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FACTS Tuition Assistance Application Open - NEW Simplified Application Process
The application to receive tuition assistance for the 2025-26 school year is now open, with a deadline of March 15, 2025.
New this year, the FACTS Grant & Aid application is an income-only application, meaning you only need to submit the following information to apply:
- Federal tax return for the most recent tax year
- Most recent W-2(s)
- Any other sources of income and amounts
This one application makes you eligible to receive tuition assistance dollars from one or more of the following pools of funding:
- Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund
- Diocesan Tuition Assistance
- TACT (Teacher) Tuition Assistance
(Please note St. Brigid Donor Scholarships and Oak Society Grants require a separate application in the spring).
Scholarship awards are determined in May. Please contact Jackie Mack (jmack@stbrigidofkildare.org or 614-761-3734) with questions regarding potential award status.
You can begin the application now at https://online.factsmgt.com/aid
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SBAA Spring Sports Registration
St Brigid Athletic Association is happy to announce Spring Sports Registration is now open. Please note strict deadlines for registration; there will be no extension of registration dates. In addition, if you register by the end of January you will receive a 10% discount on the registration fee.
Most parents that volunteered during the basketball season had their $50 refund processed. There may be a few outstanding that will be processed once our records are updated that show volunteering is complete. You should see the refund to the credit card you used for winter registration in the coming days. Thank you for all your support throughout the season and supporting the boys and girls teams by volunteering. It was a great help to the athletic board and commissioners.
Registration Deadline for all Spring Sports: February 20
Softball
Grades: 4th - 8th Grade Girls
Registration Fees: $160
Commissioner/Contact: Andres Adorno
Baseball
Grades: 4th - 8th Grade Boys
Registration Fees: $160
Commissioner/Contact: Andres Adorno
Track & Field
Grades: 4th - 8th Grade
Registration Fees: $85
Commissioner/Contact: Dan Workman
If you have any questions about a specific sport, please reach out to each respective commissioner/contact. If you have any problems with registrations, please reach out to Brian Frantz for any registration problems.
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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 after Christmas, please consider donating new or like new toys/prizes for bingo.
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Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest
All girls and boys aged 9 to 14 (as of 1/1/25) are invited to the annual Knights free-throw competition held on Sunday, February 2nd, in the St. Brigid school gymnasium from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. Check-in for registered participants begins at 2:00 pm.
Complete the online registration at the link below.
Remember to share the registration link with your friends!
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News from Our Parish & Community | |
Saint Brigid Feast Day Mass - Feb 1 at 9 AM
Please join us on Saturday, February 1 for a 9 AM Mass to celebrate the Feast Day of our patroness Saint Brigid of Kildare.
There will be a reception with light refreshments to follow in Hendricks Hall.
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Corks for a Cause 2025 - Ticket Sales Open !
We are excited to hold our 18th annual Corks for a Cause Silent Auction and Wine Tasting for SPiCE on Saturday, March 1, 2025 with the theme Red Carpet.
Ticket sales are now open at corks25.givesmart.com.
Wine Bottles, Auction Items Needed
We are in need of donations of wine, bourbon or bubbly bottles (value over $20) for our fun Wine Pong event! If you can donate a bottle or two, please drop off to the parish office with your name attached to the bottle.
We are also always looking for donations of silent auction items such as gift cards, event tickets, jewelry, decor and experiences. If you have an item to donate please reach out to Sarah Moore at smoore@stbrigidofkildare.org.
Sponsorships Available
Become a Corks for a Cause event sponsor! Sponsors receive significant advertising of their business or organization to our entire parish community (nearly 10,000 people), as well as complimentary event tickets. Learn more about our sponsorship packages here.
If you'd like to learn more about the event, how you can help, or share your ideas please reach out to Sarah Moore at smoore@stbrigidofkildare.org or 614-761-3734.
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Walking With Purpose Starting Jan 28
Reclaiming Friendship: God’s Plan for Deep Connection
Starting January 28th at St. Brigid!
Do you desire lasting and abiding relationships?
Do you crave authentic community, the kind in which we experience His joy and goodness? In a world plagued by loneliness, you are invited to encounter God personally through Scripture. Let’s reshape how you see and experience intentional relationships and deep, God-given connection.
Who: WWP is for all women, in all seasons of life, and all faith experiences.
Where: Hendricks Hall, Immke room
When: Tuesdays from 7-8:30 pm
Spring Session: Jan 28 to March 4
For more information contact Laura White at laura.white@walkingwithpurpose.com
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Winter Mom to Mom
Wednesdays from 9:45 -11 AM, Church Basement
1/15- Saint Anna The Prophetess Can you be content with a simple life?
1/22- Peter’s Mother-in-Law: Can you face your selfishness?
1/29- St. Photine: Who do you want to be?
2/5- The bleeding Woman: Do you meet God in Prayer?
2/12- Justa: Where did God find you?
2/19- Saint Mary Magdalene: What lies do you believe?
2/26- Saint Joanna: Can you serve without Recognition?
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News from Our Catholic Schools | |
St. Charles Spaghetti Dinner - Feb 2
St. Charles Preparatory School will host its annual Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, February 2, from 1:00- 6:30 p.m., in the school’s Walter Student Commons. Dinner will be prepared by the Susi Family and its staff from Berwick Manor. Guests will enjoy a bountiful meal of spaghetti with meatball, salad, rolls, ice cream, and a beverage. Cost is $15.00 for Adults; $10.00 for Senior Citizens; $7.00 for Children ages 5-12 (4 and under are free). There is also a special $60 Family Rate (dine-in, up to 6 immediate family members). Tickets purchased at the door and carry out orders will be available.
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U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School (2021, 2014, 2008) | | | | |
