Dear Parents,

Today is the last day to be eligible to apply for our over $400,000 in tuition assistance for the 2023-24 school year. I encourage you to consider applying for this great opportunity. Full details are in the story below. 

I hope everyone is enjoying Spring Break and I look forward to seeing our students on Monday refreshed and ready to learn!

Lenten blessings,

Kathy O’Reilly

Dispensation for St. Patrick's Day

The obligation to abstain from meat on the Fridays of Lent is an important element of the Church's observance of the penitential nature of this holy season.

This year, March 17, the Friday of the Third Week of Lent, corresponds with Saint Patrick's Day, traditionally an occasion for joy-filled celebrations in this diocese, especially among those of Irish heritage. Bishop Fernandes, taking into consideration both past practice and present circumstances, has granted to the faithful of the Diocese of Columbus, as well as to any visitors or travelers who may be physically present within the territory of this diocese, a dispensation from the obligation of abstinence from meat on March 17, 2023, provided that the member of the faithful taking advantage of this dispensation, undertakes one of the following works: 1) makes a pilgrimage or visit to any church in the Diocese of Columbus named in honor of St. Patrick (Columbus, London, Junction City); 2) assists at Mass at any church, chapel, or oratory on March 17; 3) prays the “Breastplate of St. Patrick,” attributed to St. Patrick; 4) engages in some pious devotion such as the Rosary, the Stations of the Cross, or Eucharistic Adoration; or 5) performs an act of comparable penance (such as abstinence from meat) on some other occasion during the Third Week of Lent.

School Yearbook Sale

Yearbooks are on sale ($24.61) NOW through March 24, 2023! Don’t miss out on your chance to order your 2022 – 2023 school yearbook that is packed full of fun memories! Online ordering is simple and easy! Simply click on the direct link below, fill in your information and pay by credit card.

If you have questions regarding ordering – please call Diane Spagnuolo Photography at 614-873-6867 or email diane@dianesphotography.com

Statehouse Parent Advocacy Day

The Diocese of Columbus has organized a Statehouse Parent Advocacy Day on March 29 to advocate for important issues impacting Catholic schools.

This day will allow parents to meet with state legislators to advocate for issues including Jon Peterson scholarships, religious freedom, and scholarship granting organizations.

To sign up, use the link below.

Tuition Assistance Application - Deadline TODAY

In order to receive access to the $400,000 that was raised through the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund, families must apply through the FACTS tuition assistance application with a firm deadline of March 15.

Applications for Tuition Assistance for the 2023-24 school year must be submitted through the FACTS Grant and Aid portal by March 15, 2023.

In order to receive a scholarship through the Emmaus Road Scholarship Program, you must apply for tuition assistance through FACTS.

Please note you cannot receive both an Oak Society grant and tuition assistance.

To be considered for Saint Brigid or the Diocese of Columbus Tuition Assistance Programs:

• You must be registered for the 2023-24 school year by March 15, 2023.
• The application, tax return, and W-2 must be submitted by March 15, 2023. (No exceptions will be made for any late applications, so please apply early in case additional documentation is requested by FACTS.)
• If 2022 taxes are not finished for submission by March 15, 2023, the 2021 tax return with 2022 W2 is acceptable.
• You need only submit one application per family.
• There is no tuition assistance available for preschool.
• All K-8 families, Catholic and non-Catholic are eligible to apply.
• Assistance amounts given vary by family and will be based on family income and number of children in a household.
• Any family who needs more than $500/child in tuition assistance is encouraged to apply. If you apply and are deemed eligible to receive $500 or less, we will refund your $35 application fee and grant the $500 award.
• All applications and materials submitted are confidential.
• Applicants are expected to be notified of award status in May.

For full instructions on applying for tuition assistance, click here.

Central Catholic 7 on 7 League

The Central Catholic League will host its 3rd Annual Spring 7 on 7 League. 

Registration is active at https://form.jotform.com/230524292803148 and is open until April 26.  

Below is additional information.

Sandwich Saturday - March 18

Saturday, March 18 at 9 AM

At Sandwich Saturday, 1,000 bologna sandwiches are made to support various food pantries in downtown Columbus. This is a great way to start off your weekend with an act of service and it only takes 30 minutes! It is perfect for all ages (including those in need of service hours) and no registration is needed. The sandwich making starts promptly at 9:00 AM in the school cafeteria so come a little early to get settled. We also accept donations of individually packaged snacks. Sandwich Saturday is a project of the Social Action Committee.

Father/Daughter Dance Volunteer Request

We are excited to be hosting the dance in the school gym this year and allow more people to attend, however, with the larger space we are in need of more volunteers to make this event a success. We are especially in need of volunteers during the dance. This is a great opportunity for moms to participate.  Volunteers during the dance must be PGC compliant. Older children (7th-12th grade) are welcome to volunteer with a parent as well but must sign a junior volunteer code of conduct. 

Please see the following link to sign up:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090b44a8a929ab9-father#/

If you have not purchased tickets yet and are interested in attending, you can buy them here:  https://saintbrigidfatherdaughterdance2023.eventbrite.com

If you have any questions, please email family@stbrigidkofc.org.

Requirements to Volunteer with our Children

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

The Diocesan Safe Environment Department will be offering Virtus Protecting God's Children (PGC) sessions:

3/23/2023 St Brendan (Hilliard) 6:00pm

 4/15/2023 St Brendan (Hilliard) 9:00am

All volunteers with our children and youth must complete PGC, a St. Brigid volunteer application, submit the signed code of conduct, copy of photo ID, and complete a criminal background check prior to volunteering.

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

St. Charles Future Cardinals Watch Party

St. Charles will be hosting a NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 watch party on Thursday, March 23 from 6-9 PM.

All prospective students in grades 4-8 are welcome.

Visit https://www.stcharlesprep.org/ for more info.