The O'Reilly Minute

Dear Parents,

The first week of school has truly been a joy! The students and teachers have already experienced many learning opportunities and special times for prayer. Our opening school Mass was last Friday with both Fr. Black and Fr. Lynch concelebrating. We were proud to have leadership from our 8th grade participating as altar servers, readers, and gift bearers. We also had many parents, younger siblings and members of the parish community join us, making our opening school liturgy a truly exciting and meaningful way to end our first week. Our Home and School also hosted a special Tears and Cheers Social following Mass. This event provided hospitality and a way for our parents to build community and connect.  

We will continue to attend Mass weekly on Thursday at 9:00 am as a whole school unless there is a holy day or special holiday Mass which will be noted on our website calendar. (Kindergartners will attend Mass according to a specialized schedule. Kindergarten teachers will inform you). Parents wishing to attend Mass with their child(ren) may sit with them in East or West alcoves or you may sit with the class. 

(Please click here to see the seating chart for Mass.) Parents, please make contact with the teacher to make sure they know that you are taking your child to sit with you and also make contact with the teacher upon returning your child to the class.  

Looking ahead to next week, parents please plan to attend Curriculum Night to learn more about what will be happening in the classroom during the coming year. The schedule is as follows:

Wednesday, Sept 4th

Curriculum Night

Grades K - 2, 6:00 - 6:30 pm

Grades 3-4, 6:45 - 7:30 pm

Thursday, Sept 5th

Curriculum Night

Grades 5-6, 6:00 - 6:45 pm

Grades 7-8, 7:00 - 7:45 pm

I look forward to seeing you next week at Curriculum Night!

Kathy O’Reilly

Back to School Handouts + Handbook Updates Summary

Please review all the Back to School handouts at the links below.

These forms may also be found on our website by clicking the "Current Families" box.

Handbook Updates:

Summary of Handbook Updates for 24-25

K-8 School Handbook 24-25

Action Items & Sign Up Forms:

Annual Fund 24-25 Donation Form

Gifts of Gratitude 24-25 Donation Form

Home & School 24-25 Volunteer Sign Up Form

Crossway Safety Reminder

Please remember to be extra cautious when driving on Avery Road near the crosswalks. Many children are walking to school now, so please slow down and remember that the pedestrian has the right of way in the crosswalk. Vehicles are required to stop for pedestrians.

Thank you for your caution in this area!

Bishop Fernandes Welcome Back Video

Please view the welcome back to school video from Bishop Fernandes and Dr. Dufault.

Congrats Varsity Girls Soccer

Congratulations to our Varsity Girls Soccer Team who finished second in the end-of-season tournament by winning 3 of 4 games! They had a great regular season as well.

Congratulations to Alexa Obers, Leah Schiavone, Sydney Pope, Anna Ulrich, Katie McEnhill, Mara and Kaitlin Host, Juliana Ghali, Lucia Roncone, Lucy Heise, Tessa Hoffman, Mia Davis, Sophia Farnham, and Abby Cooney.

Join St. Brigid Home & School

St. Brigid Home & School is looking for volunteers to get involved in the many Home & School activities for the 24-25 school year!

To sign up to be a volunteer or on a committee with Home & School, click the sign-up button below. If you have questions, contact 24-25 Home & School Chairs Sarah Graf, sarahstarks77@hotmail.com or Heather Cesarz, heather.j.cesarz@gmail.com.

To learn more about Home & School and its committees, view the 24-25 brochure here.

We are still in need of Room Parent volunteers, and will work to accommodate parents to the preferred grade and class of their choice. New this year is a Social Chair for each grade, a great opportunity for planning 1-2 parent and/or family socials this academic year. Please use the link below to show interest in these positions.

All are welcome to attend our first meeting, which will be held Thursday, September 5 at 10 AM in Hendricks Hall.

Recess Volunteer Sign Up

Looking for an easy and fun opportunity to volunteer with your child’s class? Parents who have completed the volunteer requirements for the school can sign up to help our teachers at recess each day. Recess volunteers should check-in at the school office and then join the class during outdoor recess. Volunteers help our teachers to ensure that children are supervised and can play safely. Sign-up via the links to join in the fun!

Volunteers may choose which grade level recess to sign up for at the link below. All volunteers must be approved to volunteer and complete background checks and a Protecting Gods Children class prior to signing up. Check-in at the office prior to your scheduled time.

Rah Rah Spiritwear Store Now Open

Hello Wolfhounds! As you settle into the school year our Rah-Rah Spirit Wear Store is now open! 

Rah-Rah is a Dublin-based spirit wear company that is offering super-soft, vintage-inspired, uniquely designed spirit wear made just for us! The owners of Rah-Rah are a St. Brigid family and we are happy to offer their spirit wear to our Wolfhound families. 

Check out the link below to shop the Rah-Rah spirit wear store and add their vintage inspired clothing to your closet! The Rah-Rah store will remain open until September 5th! The gear will be ready in early October. 

You can have any items shipped directly to you for the best and quickest delivery. Standard shipping rates apply. Details on shipping can be found on the website. 

If you prefer to pick up your Rah-Rah order for free, use code “BRIGID” at the final part of the checkout process and orders can be picked up at: 6702 Royal Plume Drive, Dublin (home of Jaime Erickson)

If you have any questions please contact Jaime Erickson 614-578-8960, Shauna Durant 740-815-9053 or Sherri Johnson 614-584-1977.

Attention Volunteers: Raptor Application Renewal

If you have previously completed the Raptor online application during the 2023-24 school year, you can disregard the notice to reapply, as you are still approved to volunteer for the 2024-25 school year.

Please rest assured that ALL volunteers and vendors are screened by the Raptor system each time they enter the school during school hours and days.

Barn Bash - Save the Date

Save the Date: Friday, October 18^th, 2024 

6:00-8:15 PM

Leeds Farm (8738 Marysville Rd., Ostrander, OH)

Now Hiring: Gym Supervisor

St. Brigid of Kildare is hiring a Gym Supervisor for Saturdays during volleyball and basketball seasons, 7:30am-5:00pm, with the occasional Sunday for make-up games due to inclement weather. The Supervisor will be responsible for setting up and taking down equipment and concession areas, overseeing the concession area during the day, and responding to the needs of visiting coaches, refs and families. 

Training will be provided for building access, equipment handling, safety equipment and all safety protocols.

Pay is $20/hour. Applicants must be at least 21 and must be or become PGC/BCI compliant via completing a Protecting God’s Children training and a BCI fingerprint background check.

Please contact Becky O’Connor at boconnor@stbrigidofkildare.org if you are interested. 

"She Shall Be Called Woman" - Sisters in Christ

Our Sisters in Christ group is embarking on a new program by Paradiseus Dei called "She Shall Be Called Woman." It is the sister program to That Man Is You designed to meet the deepest longings of the feminine heart. It is for all women seeking to be truly seen, known, and loved, as they grow in their relationship with the Lord. Join us each week for a video, fellowship and faith.

Contact Cheryl Hohlefelder at hohleinone@columbus.rr.com for more information or sign up here.

That Man Is You - All Things New

Christ didn’t say, “I make new things.” He said, “I make all things new.” The profundity of the Scriptures sets the stage for a renewal of mind and heart – a new creation story, a new Adam, a new Eve, a new covenant, and even a new kingdom! Encounter God the Father. Enlighten your mind with spiritual truths that will help transform the world. Become a new creation in Christ and allow mercy to consume your miseries.

Join us for food, fellowship and faith Saturday Mornings beginning September 7. All men are welcome. Learn more and register here.

Children's Choir & Youth Ensemble Registration Open

Music Ministries are getting ready to resume rehearsals this fall.

Registration and schedules for Children's Choir and Youth Ensemble are available on the website here.

Please note the new day and time for Children's Choir -- rehearsals will now be held on Mondays at 5:30 PM.

Brigid's Gael will rehearse from 6-7:15 PM on Wednesdays. Adult Choir will rehears from 7:30 - 8:45 PM on Wednesdays. Visit the website for more details.

Contact Paul Melcher at 761-3734 or pmelcher@stbrigidofkildare.org with questions.

Family First Fall Kick Off

Family First is a parish ministry that encourages parents as leaders in the home/domestic church. Please join us to learn about the programs and events Family First will offer this year!

Date: September 11^th, 2024

Time: 9:45-11am 

Location: Church Basement

Childcare: Carr Nursery

Family First Programs include:

Mom to Mom – A weekly Catholic parenting, discussion group (childcare provided) 

Make it a Date – A couples discussion and date night (August 24^th, February 8^th, April 12^th).

Advent by Candlelight – An event for women to prepare their hearts for Advent (November 21^st, 2024); Registration opens 10/30

Family Service- various family service projects appropriate for all ages throughout the year

You can find more information about Family First on the parish homepage here.

Questions, please reach out to Sara Norton nortonsarae@gmail.com or Kerri Wilke kerriwilke@gmail.com.

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Family First’s Mom to Mom Fall Session 2024

Mom to Mom is a vibrant, faith sharing group focused on motherhood, spirituality, and Catholic parenting. Mom to Mom is a place where you can lean on one another, build your village and grown in faith! Whether you’re a rookie or veteran, please join us to share and gain wisdom from other moms like you. We’d love to have you join us!

There is no commitment necessary; drop in when your schedule permits. You do not need to pre-read and childcare is available (scan the Family First code to sign up).

Meetings: Wednesdays

Time: 9:45-11am  

Location: Church Basement

Childcare available in the Carr Nursery. Sign up ahead of time via the Family First webpage.

Mom to Mom will open the year with Matthew Kelly’s “Why I Love Being Catholic.” This collection of entries highlights the everyday miracles taking place all around us. Join us as we discuss everyday heroes, what you love about being Catholic and so much more. We will build community and share in our spiritual journeys! Join us!

The Chosen Season Four

Our study continues this fall!

We hope you will join us as we continue to 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 and the first four episodes of season four at home. It is available for free online at watch.thechosen.tv. You can also watch all four seasons on Prime Video.

St. Brigid Bible Study Sessions:

· Sept 10/11/12 — Episode Five

· Sept 17/18/19 — Episode Six

· Sept 24/25/26 — Episode Seven

· Oct 1/2/3 — Episode Eight

There are three ways to participate:

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

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

St. Charles Hosting An Evening With His Eminence, Cardinal Timothy Dolan



In 1923, St. Charles Preparatory School was founded on the promise that an exceptional education be provided to every young man who was willing to accept the challenge of studying there, regardless of his background or means. As St. Charles continues to meet that founding promise, we invite you to join us on October 10^th for our annual event, An Evening With…His Eminence, Cardinal Timothy Dolan. Join us for a conversation with Cardinal Dolan as he shares the importance of Jesus and the Church in our day-to-day lives. Visit www.stcharlesprep.org/giving/an-evening-with to reserve your table as together we work to ensure that all young men receive the gift of a Catholic education. For more information, please contact St. Charles Advancement Director Jaime Lawler at jlawler@scprep.org or at (380) 209-2231.

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