The O'Reilly Minute

Dear Parents,

What a wonderful experience to have been able to witness the beauty and complexity of God’s creation by viewing the solar eclipse this past Monday.  In talking to many of our students as they returned to school on Tuesday,  they have declared Monday’s solar eclipse day as the “Best Day Ever!”   As we continue in our care of God’s creation, solar glasses can be donated at the Metro Parks (Glacier Ridge and Highbanks are close to us), the Columbus Zoo and the public libraries.  They will then be donated to school children in Latin America to witness a solar eclipse this coming October.  

Today you will be receiving 3rd quarter report cards and discipleship rubrics.  You will be receiving an email around noon with directions for accessing the report cards through your FACTS family portal.   

Our students and teachers have worked very hard this third quarter and there is much to celebrate!  Please keep in mind that both parents and teachers are encouraged to initiate communication any time during the year if there is a student concern or a question.  We believe that it is better to address a student concern or clarify a situation in a timely manner rather than wait for a scheduled conference time. You may contact teachers via email or leave a phone message in the school office at 718-5825.  Faculty emails can be found using the quick link in the Wolfhound Wednesday or on our website at https://stbrigidofkildare.com/staff/.

This Friday at  5:00 pm our 8th graders will be receiving the sacrament of Confirmation. Please keep in your prayers all of our parish Confirmandi and their families.  

Easter Blessings,

Kathy O'Reilly

Home & School Open Positions for 24-25

Home & School is looking to fill the following positions for the 2024-25 school year.

Vice Co-Chairs:

The vice co-chairs assist the co-chairs in overseeing the committees and special school events. The Co-Chairs are also responsible for overseeing the Gifts of Gratitude program in December and May and recognizing birthdays of office staff. They are also responsible for helping manage holiday and end of year gifts for the entire St. Brigid Staff. The position is a one year term before filling a one year term as Co-Chairs. Time commitment: moderate and consistent. The co-chairs should attend the monthly Home & School meetings.



Barn Bash:

This position coordinates the yearly barn bash at Leeds Farm which occurs every October. Time commitment for chairs: moderate from September-October and minimal through the rest of the year.. Volunteer opportunities within the committee: Volunteers on the committee are asked to assist for a few hours the night of the event. Opportunities include working check in, serving food, helping with set up, etc.

Recess:

This position works closely with and assists recess staff in coordinating and ordering supplies and equipment needed for recess, as well as manages inventory. Time commitment for chairs: moderate and consistent.

If interested, please reach out to Venessa Lookabaugh (vmlook04@gmail.com) and/or Ashley Jones (ashleypaigejones1@gmail.com) for more information.

School Advisory Committee Application Open

Take an active part in making our already amazing school even better. Apply for a position (3-year term) on St. Brigid's School Advisory Committee (SAC). The purpose of the School Advisory Committee is to provide the pastor of Saint Brigid of Kildare Parish and the principal of Saint Brigid of Kildare School with advice and to make recommendations regarding issues affecting the school.

The mission of the School Advisory Committee is to promote and support a distinctive religious learning environment that provides for the propagation of the Catholic faith and values, fosters academic excellence, and develops fully the intellectual, social, physical, and emotional capabilities unique to each student. SAC meets once a month during the school months on the second Monday of the month at 6:30 PM. Prior to applying, please consider if you can commit to this time commitment for a three-year period.

The deadline for applications is April 25, 2024 and they can be submitted via the link below.

Please contact Stacy Austin (stacyandrob2001@yahoo.com) with any questions.

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.

Alumni on 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

Congratulations to our many Saint Brigid of Kildare School alumni who have achieved honor roll for the third quarter of the 2023-2024 school year.

Below is the list of our alumni on honor roll at Bishop Watterson High School and St. Charles.

Last Call for Yearbooks! FRIDAY is the Last Day to Order

Yearbooks are on sale ($25.68) NOW thru April 2, 2024! Don’t miss out on your chance to order your 2023 – 2024 school yearbook that is packed full of fun memories! Online ordering is simple and easy! Simply click on the direct link below, fill in your information and pay by credit card.

If you have questions regarding ordering – please email Diane Spagnuolo Photography

diane@dianesphotography.com or call the studio at 614-873-6867

Nurse Newsletter

Click the link below to read the April newsletter from our school nurse, Alyson Stickel.

SBAA Fall Sports Registration - Now Open

St Brigid Athletic Association is happy to announce Fall Sports Registration is now open.  Please note strict deadlines for registration, there will be no extension of registration dates - so please register as soon as possible - some registration dates are sooner than normal due to new season start dates, new sports, and attempts to have teams formed on time and be able to have enough coaches. Please note - if you register by May 1, an Early Bird 10% discount will be applied on your registration fees.

New this year will be an attempt to have dedicated St. Brigid Soccer teams to participate in the diocese CYO program - notice the season starts in the summer so that it could be a sport that you also play while doing other fall sports very easily.  If you have specific questions about soccer, please reach out to Commissioner Allison Heacock or AD Bill Baumel asap.

Also new this year, the diocese CYO is offering Flag Football for grades 1-4, so please look into this option for those incoming 1st-4th graders for the fall.

We are also in search of a new Volleyball Commissioner - without finding one we may not be able to offer Volleyball in the fall.  We have been searching through existing coaches and parents, but we haven't found someone yet to take over this role.  Please reach out to info@gowolfhounds.com if you would be interested in giving back to the St. Brigid Volleyball program.  

If you have any questions about a specific sport, please reach out to each respective commissioner/ contact.  If you have any problems with registrations, please reach out to shawn.steinbrunner@gmail.com for any registration problems.

Catholic Family Life Retreat

Attend a free virtual couples retreat to encounter practical ways to turn your house into a holy home.

April 29 & 30, 2024; 8 - 10 EST

Learn more or register here.

Spring Mom to Mom

Meetings: Wednesday April 3^rd - May 15^th , 9:45-11 AM, Church Basement                                                                                                                  

Childcare: Please signup HERE if you are planning to bring a child to Mom to Mom. Children are always welcome to join us at the Mom to Mom meetings. We will bring some toys to the meeting to help entertain any little ones that join us. If we have enough children/interest, we will attempt to provide childcare. 

This spring join Mom to Mom as they read and reflect on Lisa Hendeys, A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms.  Guided by the example of the saints, Hendey eloquently links personal stories, scripture and prayer and soul-strengthening exercises into a spiritually rich and deeply practical resource for Catholic women. 

Allow A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms to help you grow in your faith and enrich your heart, mind, body, and soul by spending each week with a different saint. You can purchase this book at Ava Maria Press or on Amazon. We hope you will join us! 

4/10/24: A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms: St. Martha of Bethany: Serving with Grace, Generosity, and Hospitality

4/17/24: A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms: St. Gianna Beretta Molla: Respecting the Dignity of All Human Life

4/24/24: A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms : St. John Vianney: Appreciating our Clergy and our Faith Family 

5/1/24: A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms: St. Joseph: Answering God’s Will in Our Daily Work

5/8/24: A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms: St. John The Apostle: Treasuring the gifts of our friendships

5/15/24: Gear Up for Summer!

Questions, please reach out to Gracie Dziewiatkowski at marygracedzski@gmail.com or Sara Norton at nortonsarae@gmail.com

The Chosen - Season Four - Begins This Week!

Released for church viewing only

We hope you will join us as we watch and discuss this amazing Biblical story!

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. 

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 1-3 at home. It is available online through Angel Studios at

www.angel.com/watch. You can also watch all three seasons on Prime Video or Netflix. 

We will be using the following study guide for this series: God’s Goodness for the Chosen: An Interactive Bible Study, Season 4 (Volume 4) (The Chosen Bible Study Series). If you choose to purchase the study guide, it is available on Amazon for $12. However, it is not necessary to purchase the study guide to participate in the series. 

St. Brigid Bible Study Sessions:

April 9/10/11 — Episode One May 7/8/9 — Episode Five

April 16/17/18 — Episode Two May 14/15/16 — Episode Six

April 23/24/25 — Episode Three May 21/22/23 — Episode Seven

Apr 30/May 1/2 — Episode Four May 28/29/30 — Episode Eight

There are three ways to participate:

1. Wednesday Evening Group: Join other parishioners in this study/small groups; Wednesdays, 7-8:30 PM, Berry Room
2. Thursday Morning Group: Join other parishioners in this study/small groups; Thursdays, 10—11:30 AM, Berry Room
3. Women’s Bible Study: Join a community of women in prayer and study; Tuesdays, 1:00-2:30 PM, Immke Room

Make It A Date - April 20

All married and engaged couples are invited to St. Brigid's 29th Make It a Date!

Father Black will be the featured speaker.

There will be light appetizers and 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 18.

Requirements to Volunteer with our Children

If you are 18 years or older and interested in volunteering with youth activities at SBK, attending PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN is required before you can volunteer. Register under the Columbus Diocese at www.virtus.org

Upcoming Virtus Protecting God's Children (PGC) session: 

5/16/2024 Zoom Columbus 6pm



All volunteers with our children and youth must complete PGC, a St. Brigid volunteer application, submit the signed code of conduct, copy of photo ID, registration with Selection.com/Fastrax and complete a criminal background check prior to volunteering.

Full details and forms can be found at https://stbrigidofkildare.org/safe-environment/ 

BWHS & St. Charles Summer Camps

Registration is now open for summer camps! Bishop Watterson High School and St. Charles are hosting a variety of summer camps, including academics, athletics, art, theatre, robotics and more, ranging for children in incoming grades 2-9. Click the links below to learn more.

• BWHS Summer Camps
• St. Charles Summer Camps

BWHS Mothers' Club Luncheon

The Mothers' Club Luncheon and Style Show will be held on Sunday, April 21^st at Villa Milano with doors opening at noon. This event has been a Mothers' Club tradition for decades. It's a wonderful opportunity for past, present, and future moms and alum to gather, do a little shopping, bid on auction items, and of course enjoy our senior models on the runway. 

The BWHS Mother's Club is seeking donations to help make a successful event. If you would like to sign up to donate, view their sign up genius link here.