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The O'Reilly Minute
Dear Parents,
Please review the letter that was sent home last Thursday in Friday Folders regarding our return to church plan. This new plan begins tomorrow, Thursday, October 2. This information was only sent home as a paper flyer in order to keep the information more secure and offline. The link to register if you would like to attend Mass with us can be found in your child’s Friday folder from last week. The deadline for registering is Noon today. I would also like to give you a heads up that the parking lot may be crowded. There will be a large funeral at 12:00 Noon with a luncheon to follow in Hendricks Hall. Parking will be available at Brigid’s Green if the parking lot is full.
Our upcoming Fall Student-Led Conferences (SLC) will take place on the following dates:
- October 8th: Grades 3/4 and 5/6
- October 9th: Grades K-2 and 7/8
Please use the links in the article below to sign up for a conference time. Each family should sign up for one slot with their child's homeroom teacher.
Importance of SLC
During Curriculum Night, we shared how vital it is for teachers, students, and parents to build strong relationships. These conferences provide a wonderful opportunity for your child to reflect on their progress and set goals with both their teacher and family. I encourage you to make the most of this opportunity, which happens three times each school year.
How SLCs Differ from Traditional Parent-Teacher Conferences
Unlike traditional conferences, SLCs empower students to take the lead in discussing their own learning, supported by their teachers and families. Please note that in addition to SLCs, our teachers will reach out through emails, phone calls, or request individual conferences if there are academic, social, emotional, or behavioral concerns. Of course, parents are always welcome to contact teachers with any questions or concerns about their child’s progress.
Autumn blessings,
Kathy O’Reilly
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Student-Led Conference Sign Ups
Student-led conferences will be held:
Wednesday, October 8 (4-6:30 PM):
Grades 3, 4, 5, and 6
Thursday, October 9 (4-6:30 PM):
Grades K, 1, 2, 7, and 8
Use the link below to find your child's teacher and sign up for their conference.
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Incoming Preschool & Kindergarten School Open House
Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 4:30 – 6:30 PM
Saint Brigid of Kildare School will be holding an open house for prospective preschool and kindergarten families for the 2026-27 school year on Thursday, November 13 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Stop by to tour our three-time Blue Ribbon School and see firsthand how Saint Brigid provides a quality Catholic education in a warm environment. Prospective 1st – 8th grade families may call the school at 614-718-5825 to schedule an individual tour.
Applications for new families for the next school year will open on November 14, 2025 for preschool through eighth grade with an on-time deadline of January 23, 2026 at midnight.
Spread the word to any families who may be interested; they may RSVP and learn more at the link below.
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Updates from Our Nurse
Reminder that October 8th is the Flu shot/vaccine clinic 8:30-2pm.
Hand, Foot and Mouth has been seen in schools lately. Read more at this CDC Description and Info
Important Medication Updates:
The clinic will not be supplying a stock of over-the-counter medications to be given (unless in an emergency). If you want your child to take an OTC medication, please bring in the medication in the original container with the child's name on it and Non-Prescription form off the website.
All Prescription meds need a Physician order and Name/original label on Medication.
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Did You Know? Our School Lost & Found is Next to the Gym
It’s the time of year when students begin wearing outerwear . . . and leaving it everywhere. Here’s how you can help keep those items where they should be—with your child!
Label your investment:
- Label all outwear and layering pieces with your child’s name (e.g, Erin Heise or E. HEISE). Initials only are too time-consuming for others to decode. Avery non-iron tags are an inexpensive and easy to use.
- If you’ve obtained an item from the Uniform Exchange and it already has a label, re-label it so the item isn’t “returned” to the original owner when lost.
- Label water bottles, lunch boxes, etc. Many look the same!
When an Item Becomes Lost:
- Ask your child to visit the lost and found during his/her lunchtime if (s)he is missing an item.
- Parents are welcome to pop in to check for items during the school day.
- Items of value (cash, phones, etc.) will be taken to the office receptionist for safekeeping.
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SBAA Winter Sports Registration Open
Welcome to the 2025-2026 Winter sports season registration!
Registration is now open for Cheer, Ski, and Lil Hounds activities at www.gowolfhounds.com/register. Registration will be open through 10/15.
The diocese has provided a separate link for 4th - 8th basketball registration, which can be found at https://doodlio.com/#/reg/10209/1679/select-school
Below is a breakdown of each sport, available grades, and contacts if you have any questions.
Boys Basketball - 4th through 8th - Commissioner Bill Baumel, wbaumel@ohioinnovationfund.com
Girls Basketball - 4th through 8th - Commissioner Mike McTighe, m_mctighe@yahoo.com
Lil Hounds Basketball - Boy and Girls 2nd and 3rd
Winter Cheer - 4th through 8th girls - Coach Sarah Graf, sarahstarks77@hotmail.com
Lil Hounds Cheer - 1st through 3rd girls
Cheer will have a registration cost and a cost for a uniform if you are new to the sport
Ski Club - 4th through 8th boys and girls - Jessie Hoffman, jh@barringtonschool.com
Ski will have a registration cost which will cover bus fees/transportation which is non-refundable even if sessions are canceled due to weather. Additional details and costs are below for lift tickets, rentals, and lessons.
Lift Ticket: Students can buy lift tickets during this ski club registration at a rate of $172 for all 5 dates or can purchase an Epic season pass depending on how often they will be skiing. https://www.epicpass.com/pass-results/passes.aspx
Lessons: Students can take lessons every week or purchase individual weeks.
***If your student is new to skiing, they are required to take lessons at least the first 3 weeks.
Equipment: Your student can rent from Madriver or bring their own equipment each week.
Lift ticket, lesson and Equipment rental costs needs to be purchased at the time of registration
Lift tickets for all 5 sessions $172
Rental for all 5 sessions $110
Lesson for all 5 sessions $115
Individual lessons $23/lesson .
Transportation for all 5 sessions $120 (required)
Dates for ski are typically Tuesday evenings in January and February, but will be finalized in the near future.
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Damascus Summer Camp Registration through St. Brigid of Kildare
We are excited to announce that St. Brigid has 200 spots reserved for Damascus Summer Camp next summer! (If you have not seen it already, please read Fr. Black's letter to you all about the joy that this is :)). This is for all kids entering into 6th-12th grade the fall of 2026.
We have Week 4 of camp blocked out (June 28th - July 3rd), with 50 high school boy spots, 40 high school girl spots, 60 middle school boy spots, and 50 middle school girl spots. The hope and the goal of this is to a) give our parishioners an opportunity for our kids to go to camp and encounter Jesus, b) to do it peacefully and not in the rush and chaos of thousands of others signing up, and c) to show our support for our youth and their faith journey.
Pre-Order registration for Damascus Summer Camps 2026 opened on Thursday, August 21st and will close October 31st!
This is special early access for Pre-Order groups (different from general registration dates you may have seen online).
To register with our group, use the links below:
Steps to Register:
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Log in [UltraCamp Account Link] or create new user
- Go to "My Reservations"
- Select "New Reservation"
- Click "Add Person", fill in your child’s info, and add them
- Either:
- Click “I belong to a group that has reserved spaces” and enter the code above, or
- Use the direct registration links provided above
- Select the correct camp session (High School or Middle School)
- Add another camper if needed, or proceed to payment
If you have financial aid or other registration-related questions, please reach out to: registration@damascus.net or (740) 480-1288 ext. 1.
We can't wait for your child(ren) to attend camp and to encounter our Lord in a new way!
If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please reach out!
In Mary's Mantle,
Ellie Dills
edills@stbrigidofkildare.org
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Parish Bingo Night - Oct 2
All are invited to come play BINGO in Hendricks Hall on Thursday, October 2nd from 7pm - 8pm.
This event is open to parishioners of all ages. We will have light snacks and prizes.
No need to RSVP, just show up ready to have some fun!
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Thanking About Becoming Catholic?
The OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults, formerly known as RCIA) provides an opportunity for adults who are seeking full communion with the Church to learn about the Catholic faith.
If you are thinking about becoming Catholic, or were baptized Catholic but were never Confirmed, please join us.
Classes meet Tuesday evenings 7:00-8:30 pm from October through the Easter Vigil Mass in Hendricks Hall.
Click the link below to learn more or sign up.
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Advent by Candlelight 2025
Save the date for Advent by Candlelight on November 20, 2025.
Registration will open on October 29 at www.stbrigidofkildare.org.
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Mom to Mom - Childcare Provided
We are excited to announce we have three permanent, loving and caring women on staff that will be caring for your little one in the Carr Nursery during our meetings. Take this opportunity for yourself to spend time in prayer and fellowship with new friends while your children enjoy playtime in the nursery. We extend the deepest gratitude to Fr. Black and our St. Brigid Parish for supporting our ministry in this beautiful way.
Come meet Laura, Samantha and Danielle and sign up for childcare at this link.
Join us on Wednesdays at 9:45 in the Church Basement! We will 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. Feel free to read ahead but it is not required. The schedule for October is below. We hope you’ll join us!
10/8/2025
The Friendship Project, Ch 3 Cultivating Charity - St. Therese of Lisieux and Servant of God Leonie Martin
10/15/2025
The Friendship Project, Ch 4 Practicing Prudence- St. Hildegard of Bingen and Blessed Jutta
10/22/2025
The Friendship Project, Ch 5 Growing in Gratitude - St. Teresa of Avila and Blessed Anne of St. Bartholomew
10/29/2025
The Friendship Project, Ch 6 Living Loyalty -Ruth and Naomi
You can learn more about Family First at https://stbrigidofkildare.org/get-involved/parish-life-ministries/family-first/
Questions? Please contact the Family First Co Directors, Kerri Wilke, kerriwilke@gmail.com or Beth Biller elizabeth.biller@gmail.com.
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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/
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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/.
| | News from Our Catholic Schools | |
Trick or Treat at BWHS
Bishop Watterson High School invites students to join them for their trick-or-treat night on Sunday, October 26 from 3-4:30 PM.
Register at the link below.
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