Wolfhound Wednesday - October 8, 2025 | | Last week, some of our students attended the Serra Club Luncheon at the Josephinum where they learned about vocations and toured the Josephinum. | |
The O'Reilly Minute
Dear Parents,
This week, we had the wonderful opportunity to celebrate the Feast Day of Our Lady of the Rosary by praying the rosary together. Our 7th-grade students served as prayer leaders and created a beautiful visual by forming a living rosary on the gym floor. Pope Leo has invited everyone to pray the rosary during October, the traditional month of the rosary. In a recent address to the faithful, he stated:
“I invite everyone to pray the rosary every day during October—for peace—personally, with your families, and in your communities.”
Our room parents are currently working with teachers to plan Fall Festival classroom parties on Thursday, October 31. Our Annual Fund will support the treats and games for this annual celebration. As a second opportunity for a fun dress-down day, students are invited to wear costumes if they wish. Alternatively, students may choose to dress in fall colors or wear sweatshirts or T-shirts representing their favorite athletic team’s colors or logos. Please see the article below for details regarding the Fall Festival Costume Guidelines.
I look forward to seeing you during our conference evenings tonight and tomorrow.
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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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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Fall Harvest Parties
Our room parents are currently working with teachers to plan a Fall Festival party on Thursday, October 30th. Our Annual Fund will support the treats and games for this annual classroom party.
More details will be coming home in Friday Folder emails from homeroom teachers.
Students are invited to wear costumes on this day if they wish. Alternatively, students may choose a fall color dress-down day or wear sweatshirts or t-shirts representing their favorite athletic team’s colors or logos.
Fall Festival Costume Guidelines:
- Keep costumes simple, easy to wear all day, and appropriate for the weather.
- Face masks that cover the entire face or head (e.g., Spiderman, clown, skeleton) are not allowed.
- Inflatable costumes are not permitted.
- Limit accessories (such as wings, crowns, wands) that might be difficult to manage at school or easily lost or broken. Violent props such as pistols, knives, or swords are not allowed.
- Costumes should not include scary or bloody masks/clothes.
- Costumes should not obstruct the student’s view or ability to work in the classroom.
- Costumes must not be inappropriately revealing (e.g., shorts, mini skirts, bare midriffs, or low-cut tops).
- Costumes must not be offensive or make political statements.
- Please no makeup.
Please check your child’s costume or dress-down day outfit to ensure it follows these guidelines. Thank you for your cooperation!
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Fire Prevention Poster Winners
Each year Washington Township sponsors a poster contest during fire prevention month. We are very proud to announce that third grader Alexis Samera was a first place winner, and third grader Aubrey Tischer was a second place winner. They received their awards on Sunday, October 5 at an open house at the Washington Township Fire Department.
Congrats Alexis and Aubrey!
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Rah Rah Spiritwear Sale
Rah Rah is having a 20% off spiritwear sale on all St. Brigid items. This sale will run from October 8 - October 24. Use code "Brigid20" at checkout to receive the discount.
To shop Rah Rah spiritwear items, click here.
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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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SBAA Winter Sports Registration Open Through Oct 15
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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Make It A Date - Oct 25
A Night Out to Strengthen Your Marriage
All married and engaged couples are invited to St. Brigid’s 33rd “Make It a Date” night on Saturday, October 25, from 6:15–7:30 PM in Hendrick’s Hall.
This fun and faith-filled evening offers couples the chance to relax, reconnect, and strengthen their relationship. Parishioners Michael and Anne Flock, married for 16 years with three daughters, will guide the evening’s discussion. Light appetizers will be served, and couples will have time to mingle with old and new friends.
Afterward, participants are encouraged to continue their evening with their own private date to reflect on the discussion and their relationship.
Please RSVP to Jessica Freiburger at 4freixys@gmail.com
or 614-282-5095 by October 23.
Sponsored by Family First and the St. Brigid School of Adult Faith Formation.
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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/.
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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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