The O'Reilly Minute

Dear Parents,

This week, we celebrate the arts at Saint Brigid of Kildare School! We invite you to join us for our annual Art Show and our spring musical, Beauty and the Beast. These events showcase the incredible creativity and talent of our students. Whether in the art room, on the stage, in the classroom, or on the field, each child shines in their own unique way. We are truly blessed to provide opportunities for our students to explore and share their God-given gifts.

Event Schedule:

📅 Thursday, March 27

🎨 Art Show | 6:00 – 7:00 PM

🎭 Beauty and the Beast | 7:00 – 8:45 PM

📅 Friday, March 28

🎨 Art Show | 6:00 – 7:00 PM

🎭 Beauty and the Beast | 7:00 – 8:45 PM

📅 Saturday, March 29

🎨 Art Show | 1:00 – 2:00 PM

🎭 Beauty and the Beast | 2:00 – 3:00 PM

Additionally, I encourage you to take part in the Lenten Jubilee Pilgrimage Challenge. This is a wonderful opportunity for families to deepen their faith by visiting various Jubilee pilgrimage sites in Ohio throughout the year.

A brochure was sent home in the Friday folder, which includes:

✅ A link to pilgrimage sites across Ohio

✅ Raffle tickets for children to submit after visiting a site for a chance to win Catholic treasures

Thank you for your continued support of our students and school community. I look forward to seeing you at these special events!

Lenten Blessings,

Kathy O’Reilly

5th Grade Photo Newsletters

Click the photo album link below to see what the students have worked on in class over the past weeks!

An Evening of the Arts: March 27 & 28

Beauty and the Beast Jr. Musical

Our students have been hard at work preparing for the musical Beauty and the Beast Jr! This presentation includes students from 6th, 7th and 8th grades.

Performance Dates:

March 26 (during school), March 27 & 28 at 7:00 PM, March 29 at 2 PM

Robert D. Walter Family Gymnasium

No admission fee

Free will donations will be accepted to help support Saint Brigid Performing Arts

Art Show

Mrs. Habel will have a showcase of artwork on exhibit for all grade levels featuring pottery, sketches and paintings.

Feel free to stop by and browse anytime from 6-7 PM on Thursday, March 27 or Friday, March 28.

Musical Donations

If you would like to make a donation to support our production of Beauty and the Beast Jr., please click the link below. Your generous donation helps bring this magical show to life, providing costumes, sets, and props for our talented students. We appreciate your kindness in making this production a memorable experience for all!

Spring is a Great Time for Spirit Wear

Hello Wolfhounds! As we move into warmer months, it might be time to update your St Brigid spirit wear!

Rah Rah has available inventory, ready for pick up now.  

It’s first come, first serve until supplies are gone. Check out the link below for your super- soft, vintage inspired St Brigid spirit wear gear. 

https://rahrahgear.com/collections/st-brigid

You can have your items shipped directly to you for the best and quickest delivery. Standard shipping rates apply. Details on shipping can be found on the website. 

If you prefer to pick up your Rah Rah order for free, use code DRIVEWAY for pick up. Pick up will be at 7033 Willow run drive Dublin OH 43017

Morganheimer/Premier spirit wear store continues to be open 24/7. Check out the link below for all your traditional St. Brigid spirit wear gear.  

You can have your items shipped directly to you at standard shipping rates. Or you are able to select pick up at their store. Their address is 473 Village Park Dr., Powell OH 43065. Contact Premier with any questions or issues at 614-505-7125 or email at art@premiersportsandspirit.com.

https://saintbrigid.itemorder.com/shop/category/206419/

If you have any questions please contact Jaime Erickson 614-578-8960, Shauna Durant 740-815-9053 or Sherri Johnson 614-584-1977.

Summer Tutoring

Summer tutoring is available from many Saint Brigid of Kildare staff members. Staff can be contacted via email or by calling the school office and leaving a message.

Click below for the list of teachers, subjects and contact information.

Walking Club Resumes

The St. Brigid's Parents Walking Club is an opportunity to meet new people, get some exercise in and enjoy God's beautiful scenery (while the weather is still pleasant). All are welcome! 

We will plan to meet by the Church, under the bell around 8:30am. Our walk will proceed down and around Avery park and back to the church, plan for about 45 minutes. Any questions please feel free to reach out to Sherri Johnson @ clarke97sd@msn.com or Sara Norton @ nortonsarae@gmail.com.

Use the link below to sign up; Walkin Club resumes Tuesday, April 8.

After-School Study Tables: Third Trimester Sign Up

Open to All 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th Graders

Mondays and Wednesdays from 3-4 PM

Saint Brigid of Kildare School’s After School Study Table program has been running strong for the past couple months. It is now available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00 to 4:00 PM for all 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th graders.

The purpose of the program is to provide students with an opportunity to work on their school assignments in a quiet and supportive study environment. This is not intended to be a tutoring program. However, students will receive help with homework, build study skills and learn to plan and manage their time.

Mr. O’Reilly, along with one or two other teachers, will be monitoring students during this time. You are asked to sign up to help coordinate staffing.

To sign up for third trimester dates, click the link below.

We are excited to continue this opportunity to help students at St. Brigid continue on the path to success!

If you have any further questions, please contact Mr. O’Reilly at mr.oreilly@stbrigid-school.org. You can also email Mr. O'Reilly anytime to sign up for a study table time.

Yearbook Ordering Deadline April 4

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 is April 4.

Yearbooks are $15 each and can be ordered from the link below.

Our school's yearbook code is 15376525.

Make it a Date - April 12

A Night Out to Focus on Your Marriage

Saturday, April 12, 2025

6:15 to 7:30 p.m.

Hendrick’s Hall – St. Brigid of Kildare Parish

All married and engaged couples are invited to St. Brigid’s 32nd Make It a Date!

We’ll reminisce about our favorite family memories. Parishioners Gerry and Liz Riendeau will share their memories and serve as our guides for the evening.

Gerry and Liz have been married for 34 years and have 2 adult daughters. Like always, we’ll have light appetizers and there will be a chance to catch up with old and new friends.

At the conclusion of the event, couples leave on their own date at a venue of their choice to talk about the evening and how it relates to their own relationships.

Please RSVP to Jessica Freiburger at 4freixys@gmail.com or 614-282-5095 by April 10.

Sponsored by Family First and the St. Brigid School of Adult Faith Formation

Father/Daughter Dance for Preschool - 8th Grade Girls- Registration Open

Registration is open for the parish Father/Daughter Dance taking place on Saturday, April 5 from 6:30-9:30 PM in the school gymnasium.

Click the link below to register.



Wear your fanciest attire for the Red Carpet VIP event!

Girls in preschool through 8th grade are welcome to attend.

Lent 2025 at St. Brigid of Kildare

Below are the many activities St. Brigid of Kildare Parish will be hosting to honor the Lenten season. Click the link on the bottom for dates, details, and more information on each of these activities.

For a printable one page overview, click here.

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.)

BWHS Men's Night 2025

Bishop Watterson High School would like to invite you and your friends to our annual Msgr. Grimes Men's Night event with this year's theme being "Celebrating Excellence. Honoring Champions." All proceeds will benefit the Msgr. Kenneth Grimes Endowment which provides Tuition Assistance to students who seek the exemplary education Bishop Watterson provides. All alumni, current or past parents, grandparents, colleagues, or friends are all encouraged to attend.

Special guests include past and present state championship coaches.

Date: Thursday March 27, 2025

Time: 6:30 p.m. Social Hour, 7:15 p.m. Dinner

Venue: Bishop Watterson High School, Dominican Hall

Address: 99 E. Cooke Rd., Columbus, OH 43214

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