The O'Reilly Minute

Dear Parents,

The family directory is now accessible via your FACTS account (district code SBK-OH). You can find it on the left side menu under “School.” If any of your information needs updating, please make the changes in FACTS or reach out to Meredith Dorley at mrs.dorley@stbrigid-school.org.

Curriculum Nights are Tonight and Tomorrow!

We are excited to welcome you to our Curriculum Nights, where parents and teachers can connect and build strong relationships that enhance the partnership between home and school. Our Catholic school community is known for its deep sense of connection and commitment to fostering meaningful relationships among students, teachers, and parents.

This commitment goes beyond education as a means of imparting knowledge; it is about forming the whole person and nurturing a sense of community and belonging. Our faculty and staff are eager to share with you the many opportunities available during these evenings to work together as a team, ensuring a nurturing and supportive environment for our students.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Parents and teachers working together, rooted in love and beacons of hope, prepare our children for a future filled with confidence, compassion, and joy.

In gratitude,

Kathy O’Reilly

Curriculum Nights

Curriculum Nights are this week. This is a great opportunity to connect with your child(ren)’s teachers and learn more about the curriculum opportunities for the year. The dates and times are as follows:

Wednesday, September 3rd

Kindergarten, Grade 1 and 2 – 6:00–6:45 pm

Grades 3 and 4 – 7:00–7:45 pm

Thursday, September 4th

Grades 7 and 8 – 6:00–6:45 pm

Grades 5 and 6 – 7:00–7:45 pm

Barn Bash Tickets on Sale!

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

School Picture Day

School Picture Day is coming up on Monday, September 22 and Tuesday, September 23. See below for your child's picture day date. For those taking photos on Monday -- please note that children should be in school uniform, not their PE uniform.

Monday, September 22nd

AM Preschool (Mon classes)

PM Preschool (Mon classes)

Kindergarten (Hare & Katona)

1st Grade

3rd Grade

5th Grade

7th Grade

Tuesday, September 23rd

Preschool (Tues classes)

Kindergarten (Stuart)

2nd Grade

4th Grade

6th Grade

8th Grade

Picture Ordering

To order photos, you may order online at mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVT382XGF. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!

Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com.

Box Tops for Education

Earn $10 for our school when you sign up with our referral code and scan a receipt by the end of September:

1.      Download the Box Tops for Education app

2.      Search for St. Brigid of Kildare Home & School and select it as your school

3.      Use our referral code (R9M18Y5P)

4.      Scan a receipt in the app

o  $5 for the school will show in your earnings

o  $5 for the school will show in our school’s referral account, totaling $10 for the school.

• After you are signed up, scan receipts with participating items within 14 days of purchase to earn Box Tops ($) for our school (https://www.boxtops4education.com/s/box-tops-products)
• See the Box Tops App’s Bonus Offers for ways to earn bonus Box Tops

Bonus Earning Opportunity:

• Connect your Walmart Account for the first time and buy a participating product using the saved payment method in your Walmart wallet by 9/14/25 to earn 50 Box Tops ($5) for our school
• You will then automatically earn Box Tops when purchasing participating products at Walmart without having to scan receipts
• See the Box Tops App’s Bonus Offers to see additional Bonus opportunities

Home & School: Room Parent & Social Chair Position Deadline Sept 5

St. Brigid Home & School is looking for volunteers to get involved in the many Home & School activities for the 25-26 school year!

To sign up to be a volunteer or on a committee with Home & School, click the sign-up button below. Time commitments and responsibilities vary -- there is something for everyone! 

Please note that the deadline to register for Room Parent and/or Social Chair positions for Kindergarten-7th grade is September 5th. Submitted volunteer names will be drawn for selection, and confirmation of roles will be communicated the week of September 8th. For confirmed Room Parent and Social Chair roles, an information session will be held on Friday, September 12th at 8:15am in Enke Hall. Save the dates: the SBK Fall Harvest party will be hosted at 1:30 on October 30th, and the St Valentine party will be hosted at 1:30 on February 13th. 

Parents interested in serving on the 8th Grade Parent Committee(s), and/or as a Co-Chair, are invited to attend an informational session on Friday, September 19th at 11:45 in Enke Hall. Signups for all 8th Grade Parent roles will be held at the meeting. 

Please contact the Room Parent Committee Co-Chairs, Ashley McBride Taylor (ashleymcbride213@gmail.com) or Kerri Wilke (kerriwilke@gmail.com), with any questions regarding Room Parent and/or Social Chair volunteering. 

For any Home & School questions, please contact 25-26 Home & School Chairs  Ana Sinram Sotillo (sinramsotillo@gmail.com) or Renee Luis (reneeluis7@gmail.com).

Fall Sports Mandatory Parent & Player Meeting

Sunday, September 7 at 7:15 PM

There will be a mandatory parent and player meeting for all children registered in a Fall St. Brigid Athletic Association sport. The meeting will begin promptly at 7:15 PM.

This is a mandatory meeting required by CYO. Parents and players must attend to participate in fall sports at St. Brigid.

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:

• High School (incoming grades 9–12): [High School Registration Link]
• Middle School (incoming grades 6–8): [Middle School Registration Link]
• Group Registration Code: BRIGIDARE26

Steps to Register:

1. Log in [UltraCamp Account Link] or create new user
2. Go to "My Reservations"
3. Select "New Reservation"
4. Click "Add Person", fill in your child’s info, and add them
5. Either:

• Click “I belong to a group that has reserved spaces” and enter the code above, or
• Use the direct registration links provided above

1. Select the correct camp session (High School or Middle School)
2. 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

Ministry Weekend - Sept 13 & 14

As we embark on our Tapestry Offertory Program, we ask every parish household to consider how your unique "thread" your time, your talents, and your treasure is part of God's plan for this parish. When we give of ourselves, we say to God, “Yes use my life for your plan.” Our parish is a living tapestry, each of us a thread. Without your part, the parish is incomplete.

Our gifts vary, but all are vital when woven together they create the beautiful fabric that is St. Brigid of Kildare Parish. During Tapestry, please take the time to pray and reflect on your purpose and join us in becoming involved at St. Brigid of Kildare. 

Join us September 13-14 for Ministry Weekend

There are many ways that will be shown to you in the mailing you will be receiving in September. Another opportunity is for you to attend Ministry Weekend on September 13 & 14 after all four Masses in Hendricks Hall. Parish leaders will be available to help you explore how your gifts can best be used in God’s plan. Food and refreshments will be served. Thank you for your past and continuing support.

Adult Faith Formation Fall Opportunities

Adult Faith Formation is the lifelong process of finding and falling in love with God in the midst of our human lives. Because God made us to be communal people, we do this with others, where we can form friendships and community, centered on our relationship with God. We have several Adult Faith offerings to meet the time and demographic preferences of our parishioners. 

Below are the Adult Faith Formation offerings for the 2025-26 year. For more information, see details below or contact Kim VanHuffel at kvanhuffel@stbrigidofkildare.org.

The Chosen Season Five

This fall, we will begin our study with The Chosen, Season Five. The Chosen is a historical drama based on the life of Jesus and those who knew him. Set against the backdrop of Roman oppression in first-century Palestine, the series shares an authentic look at Jesus’ revolutionary life and teachings, through the eyes of his apostles. 

Season 5 of “The Chosen,” titled “The Chosen: The Last Supper,” focuses on Holy Week and the events leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion, including the Last Supper, the triumphal entry, Jesus turning the tables in the temple, and the betrayal of Judas. It’s a heavily dramatic season with a lot of build-up and political intrigue, emphasizing Jesus’ teachings and the impact on his disciples. It should lead to great small group discussions!

If you have not yet watched The Chosen and would like to participate in our upcoming study, you will want to catch up by watching seasons 1-4 at home. It is available for free on The Chosen App or online at watch.thechosen.tv (although you will have to set up a free account). You can also watch all four seasons on Prime Video if you have a subscription. 

We will begin the study on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 from 7-8:30 pm, and Thursday, September 4, 2025 from 10:30 am-noon, in the Berry Room of Hendricks Hall. The study will run for 8 weeks.

For more information contact Kim VanHuffel at kvanhuffel@stbrigidofkildare.org.  

To register for Fall 2025, click here.

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/

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/.

Sisters in Christ: She Shall Be Called Woman

Sisters in Christ is a ministry that cultivates prayer and community with other women and emphasizes our need for spiritual friendships. This group provides a weekly structure for women to spend time learning about God and the Catholic faith; and journeying with other women. 

Sisters in Christ meets Wednesday afternoons from 1:15 – 2:45 pm, during the school year, beginning in September. Join us each week for a video, fellowship, and faith.

This year (Fall 2025 – Spring 2026), Sisters in Christ will continue studies by Paradisus Dei called, She Shall Be Called Woman. These studies are a transformative journey designed to meet the deepest longings of the feminine heart and to be a sanctuary for women seeking to be truly seen, known, and loved as they grow in their relationships with the Lord. Through vibrant conversations, authentic speakers, and enriching prayer experiences, these programs will equip our group with the tools needed to embark on a profound spiritual journey.

For more information contact Cheryl Hohlefelder at hohleinone@gmail.com, or to register visit https://programs.paradisusdei.org/join/82BFF5

Join Our Music Ministries

Music is an integral part of every weekend Mass celebrated at St. Brigid. A variety of musical styles, from traditional to contemporary is incorporated in the celebration of Mass. Music Director Paul Melcher coordinates the music program. To get involved in any of the music ministries, contact Paul Melcher at 761-3734 or pmelcher@stbrigidofkildare.org.

Registration links for the 2025-26 Children’s Choir and Youth Ensemble are now available on our website, along with 25-26 schedules for Adult Choir, Children's Choir, and Youth Ensemble.

Learn more and register at the link below. Fall rehearsals begin in September for Adult Choir and Children's Choir.

Mom to Mom Fall 2025

Are you looking to connect with other moms, share your journey, and grow in faith together? Mom to Mom is a welcoming, vibrant group for mothers of all ages and stages. Whether you’re a new mom or a seasoned pro, we invite you to join us as we support, uplift, and encourage each other through the shared experience of motherhood.

This Fall, we'll 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.  

Meetings Resume: September 10th

When: Wednesdays 

Time: 9:45 – 11:00 AM

Childcare will be provided, sign up coming soon! 

All moms are welcome to join this beautiful sisterhood of motherhood. Come when you can, and bring a friend along! We look forward to sharing, praying, and growing in friendship with you this Fall.

For more information or to get involved, please contact the Family First Co Directors, Kerri Wilke, kerriwilke@gmail.com or Beth Biller elizabeth.biller@gmail.com. 

Paid Childcare Opportunity!

 Family First’s Mom to Mom program is looking to hire two responsible individuals to provide childcare on Wednesdays from 9:15 to 11:15 AM  during our morning program.  The rate is $20/hour. Thank you for helping us create a safe and welcoming space for our youngest members!

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be PGC (Protecting God’s Children) certified

If you’re interested or would like more information, please contact Kerri Wilke,  kerriwilke@gmail.com  or Beth Biller elizabeth.biller@gmail.com.

Bishop Watterson High School Fall Fest

Sunday, September 14

Submit Materials to Wolfhound Wednesday

If you have information you'd like included in the next Wolfhound Wednesday, email it to Allie Wing at mrs.wing@stbrigid-school.org.



To view past issues of the Wolfhound Wednesday, find them archived on our website here.