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The O'Reilly Minute
Dear Parents,
We sent a test Emergency Parent Alert earlier this morning as part of our back-to-school safety reviews. If you did not receive an email, text, and/or phone call, please contact Meredith Dorley at mrs.dorley@stbrigid-school.org.
Tomorrow in your child's Friday Folders we will be sending home a paper with information on our new school Mass plan in the church. This new plan begins next Thursday, October 2. Please review this information in your child's folder. This will only be sent home as a paper flyer in order to keep the information more secure and offline.
On Thursday afternoon and Friday this week, all of the school administrators of the Diocese of Columbus will gather for their annual retreat. Please hold our administrators in your family's prayers and please pray a special prayer for them, that this retreat is a time of reflection and renewal as they grow in their faith and spend time with the Lord in prayer, renewed in their ministry of service for Jesus through Catholic school leadership.
Enjoy the Barn Bash and the long weekend!
Autumn blessings,
Kathy O’Reilly
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Barn Bash This Friday - Last Day to Purchase Tickets is Today
Last Day to purchase tickets is TODAY, September 24th.
Friday, September 26th from 5-7 PM
Orchard & Company
(7255 US HWY 42, Plain City, OH 43064)
$16 per person (2 and under are free)
Cancellation Policy:
There will be no cash refunds. In the event that the Barn Bash is cancelled due to inclement weather, tickets will be distributed and they can be used on any day that Orchard & Company is open to the public. Orchard & Company is open on Saturdays and Sundays through October 26th.
Food will be available for purchase.
If you have any questions please email jodigreco77@gmail.com or ashleypaigejones1@gmail.com
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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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Counselor Newsletter
Sunday, September 28th
Click below to read the September newsletter from our clincial counselors at Spirit of Peace.
The September newsletter covers feelings of back-to-school anxiety, routines, and when a therapist may be beneficial.
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St. Brigid Homecoming
Sunday, September 28th
Come to Brigid's Green to cheer on our St. Brigid Football teams and cheerleaders at our Homecoming event!
7th and 8th grade teams play at 2 PM.
5th and 6th grade teams play at 3:45 OM.
Join us for an 8th grade celebration as well! Food trucks will be present.
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St. Brigid Alum Performs at Ohio First Lady's Luncheon
Gianna Dziewiatkowski, a 2022 graduate of St. Brigid of Kildare School and current senior at Bishop Watterson High School, was invited to sing “America the Beautiful” at the 2025 Ohio First Lady’s Luncheon.
The luncheon, held Friday, September 12 at Lower.com Field, celebrated the philanthropic work of Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine and raised support for causes such as the Dolly Parton Imagination Library of Ohio, which provides free books to young children across the state.
Gianna proudly represented the St. Brigid and Bishop Watterson communities, and had the opportunity to meet Governor and First Lady DeWine, Bishop Earl Fernandes, and country artist Zac Brown, who also performed at the event. She described the experience as a highlight of her senior year!
The Ohio First Lady’s Charitable Foundation, established in 2021, hosts the luncheon each year to raise awareness and funding for the First Lady’s philanthropic initiatives.
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SBAA Wolfhound Updates
Congratulations to our many St. Brigid Wolfhound athletes who are competing and finishing their seasons! We will feature information on our fall SBAA programs as their seasons conclude.
Cheer on our wolfhounds with customizable SBAA sports gear here: https://saintbrigid.itemorder.com/shop/product/50863911/
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Wolfhound Girls Volleyball Mid-Season Update
The St. Brigid Wolfhound girls volleyball season is off to a great start! With teams in 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade Green, 6th grade Gold, as well as 7th/8th Competitive and 7th/8th Recreational, there has been plenty of excitement on the court this fall.
The girls have been working hard in practices and games, showing great teamwork, energy, and school spirit. As the season continues, the Wolfhounds look forward to building on their progress and finishing strong.
Go Wolfhounds!
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Wolfhound Flag Football Mid-Season Update
The St. Brigid Wolfhound flag football program is having an outstanding season! With 90 boys and 33 volunteer coaches making up 11 teams between 1st–4th grades, our players have been working hard, learning the game, and showing great sportsmanship.
Together, the Wolfhounds have built an impressive combined record of 28–10 at the halfway point of the season. The boys and coaches look forward to carrying this momentum into the second half of the schedule.
Go Wolfhounds!
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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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