MR. VANCE'S NEWS FOR THE WEEK
APRIL 1, 2022
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Just when you thought spring was here, the cold weather has returned. Regardless of the weather, our students and staff continue to diligently work and pray together. We are really looking forward to spring!
Congratulations to our 7th grade students who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Wednesday evening. We are very proud of their prayerful work and willingness to say “YES” to the Holy Spirit. We know they will continue to grow in Grace and the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Thanks to the many parents, sponsors, and family members who supported these students during this time of formation.
I continue to lift you and all St. Ignatius families in prayer every day. Please continue to pray for the staff, students, and benefactors of this school, and a special prayer for those students preparing for First Communion. It is a source of strength and support. May you and your family feel Jesus’ presence every day.
In Christ’s Peace,
Mr. Kevin Vance
Principal
In Christ’s Peace,
Mr. Kevin Vance
Principal
2022-2023 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Please see the 2022-2023 calendar attached to this Wire.
REMINDER TO CURRENT FAMILIES WITH A NEW CHILD COMING TO ST. I
To current families who have a new student coming to St I's, this is just a friendly reminder to fill out the Student Profile and Emergency Medical in ALMA. The packet was sent out in the mail. Please contact Mrs.Joyce Cross at jcross@saintischool.org if you need assistance.
ANNUAL BIBLE BOWL
St. I will again be hosting the annual Bible Bowl on Tuesday, April 5. Teams of students from St. John Dry Ridge, St. James, St. Bernard, St. Jude, St. Aloysius, and Our Lady of the Visitation will be in attendance. We wish the very best for our middle school team and all in attendance!
CAMP JOY
Our sixth graders will participate in two days of activities, leadership development, and ropes courses on April 6 and 7.
Our sixth graders will participate in two days of activities, leadership development, and ropes courses on April 6 and 7.
BABY BOTTLE PROJECT PREGNANCY CENTER WEST COLLECTION DATE
MONDAY, APRIL 11
The collection date for the baby bottle project is Monday, April 11. This is the Lenten almsgiving project for Pregnancy Center West.
SCHOOL OF FAITH AND EASTER BREAK
Just a gentle reminder that students do not have school on Thursday, April 14 for the staff to participate in the School of Faith, and Easter break begins on Friday, April 15. We return to school on Wednesday, April 20.
Just a gentle reminder that students do not have school on Thursday, April 14 for the staff to participate in the School of Faith, and Easter break begins on Friday, April 15. We return to school on Wednesday, April 20.
YEARBOOK COVER WINNER!
Congratulations to 8th grader, Maria D., whose design will go on the 2021-2022 yearbook cover! Beautiful artwork, Maria!
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH
JUSTICE: Being fair and giving each his due.
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 11: PTO Meeting, 7:00pm
April 14: No School/ School of Faith
April 15-19: No School/ Easter Break
April 20: School resumes
April 18-22: PTO Fundraiser at The Public House
April 28: Spirit Day/ Magnified Giving (**please note new date)
April 29: No School/ School of Faith
April 30: 1st Communion, 11:00am, Mrs. Rischmann
May 1: 1st Communion, 2:30pm, Miss Schoenfeld
May 7: 1st Communion, 11:00am, Mrs. Crowley
May 7: 1st Communion, 1:30pm, Miss Eichhold
May 8: 1st Communion, 2:30pm, Miss Cassaro
May 9: PTO Meeting, 7:00pm
May 12: Carnival (Rain date May 13)
May 14: PTO Movie Night
May 20: iWalk
May 20: Graduation Mass, 7:00pm
May 25: Health Fair
May 26: Olympic Day
May: 27: Last day of school
June 4: Pig Roast
July 1: Deadline to order 2021-2022 yearbook
August 31: First day of school
Oct. 3: Iggy 5K
SCHOOL NEWS
LUNCH MENU
Week of April 4
Hot Lunch $2.75
Double Entree (grades 4-8) $1.75
Salad Entree- $3.25
Milk/Juice- $0.50
Every meal includes a choice of fruit and milk
Salad of the Week: BLT
MONDAY: Chicken patty, green beans
TUESDAY: Calzones, carrots w/ dip
WEDNESDAY: Grilled cheese, tomato soup
WEDNESDAY: Grilled cheese, tomato soup
THURSDAY: French toast sticks, sausage, veggie juice
FRIDAY: Shrimp poppers, corn
PTO FUNDRAISER AT THE PUBLIC HOUSE
APRIL 18-22
What is better than one restaurant night...FIVE nights! That's right, The Public House, a St. Ignatius family-owned restaurant and bar, has graciously offered to donate 20% of their FOOD AND BAR sales for FIVE entire days! Visit The Public House, at 3807 North Bend Road, any time between April 18-22! Please visit the website at thepublichousecheviot.com and see the flyer attached to this Wire for more information!
Thank you, Public House, for your generosity!
SERVERS NEEDED
EASTER MASSES AND FIRST COMMUNION
We are in need of additional servers for Easter at the 8:30am and noon Masses.
Additional servers are also needed for the 1:30pm First Communion Mass on May 7.
Please call the parish office at 513-661-6565 ext. 2702 if you would like to help with these opportunities.
EVERYBODY COUNTS!
NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
MAY 9-13
Everybody Counts! is back, and we need volunteers!
Please take part in our school’s long tradition of supporting children with disabilities. It is in this spirit that we offer the Everybody Counts! Program that will be held May 9 through May 13. Come be a part of it! You can find out more and sign up by using the following links:
Kindergarten, Grades 1 and 2:
Grades 3, 4, and 5:
Grades 6 and 7:
Volunteers are not needed for 8th grade.
Another way to sign up is by contacting Julie Beck at jbeck@saintischool.org. Thank you!
SPORTS NEWS
CONGRATS 7/8 GIRLS BASKETBALL!
Congratulations to the 7/8 Girls basketball team who won the Westside Classic basketball tournament championship last weekend! They also won the GWAC League Tournament championship against the undefeated St Clements Cardinals! Players include Lucy B., Mareya S., CJ M., Emma H., Hayley B., Katie I., and Bailey M. The team was proudly coached by Rick Salamone, Todd Burman, and Todd MacKendrick.
ENRICHMENT NEWS
HSPT PREP CLASS
Rising 8th graders, do you need help preparing for the HSPT? Mrs. Meghan Kemphaus, a teacher at Ursuline Academy, will be discussing testing strategies, content, and testing format. Please go
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d4aafaa2aa4f49-hspt for more information about summer tutoring sessions and payment.
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
BADIN
Athletic Summer Camps registration is now open. Please go to https://payit.nelnet.net/form/U1fATzd3 or see the flyer online for more information.
LOOKING FOR PRIVATE DUTY HOME CARE
Are you an experienced RN or Nurse Aide looking to do some private duty home care? We have a parishioner looking for help for her mother who would like to stay in her home. Duties include assisting with ambulation, medication administration and assessing vital signs to name a few. Must be fully vaccinated and willing to wear a mask. Can work up to 12 hours or as little as 2. For more information, please contact Kate Rewwer at krewwer@sainti.org or 513-661-6565 x 2742.
MILES FOR MARY CHALLENGE
MILES FOR MARY CHALLENGE
In honor of our Blessed Mother, please join Parish Health and support the Miles for Mary mile a day challenge in the month of May. The rules are simple! From May 1-31, participants must complete 1 mile each day of walking, running, cycling, using an elliptical, swimming, or rowing You are only required to do an activity of choice for 1 mile, NOT all the activities listed. On June 1, everyone who has successfully completed the challenge, by not missing any days, will have a chance at winning a split the pot lump sum of cash. This is great for all ages and abilities and NOT restricted to parishioners, so invite your friends and families to join! Please contact Kate Rewwer at krewwer@sainti.og or 513-661-6565 x 2742 or visit the Parish Health Ministry page on our website for more details. Cost is $10 per participant. Proceeds will be donated on behalf of St. Ignatius Parish Health Ministry to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey, Ohio in honor of our perfect Mother, Mary.
WHAT WAS VATICAN II ABOUT?
TOLLE ET LEGE: BOOK CONVERSATIONS
Have you heard a lot of different things about Vatican II, maybe even conflicting ideas? Have you wondered what the Church actually taught at Vatican II? If so, our Tolle et Lege book conversation in May is well worth your time!
Our book for May is Reclaiming Vatican II by Fr. Blake Britton. In his book, Fr. Britton “presses beyond the political narrative foisted upon the postconciliar Church and contends that Vatican II was neither conservative nor liberal, but something much more beautiful and challenging.” Buy the book from the parish office at a discounted cost ($15), read it, and plan to join the conversation on either Monday, May 23 from 7:30-9:00pm OR Wednesday, May 25 from 10:00-11:30am, both sessions in the Ignatius Center across North Bend Road from the church.
You can sign up (on paper) when you buy the book in the parish office, or by filling out the form at https://forms.gle/bu8LcbTTLAe4AHHf7.
Questions? Contact Brad Macke at bmacke@sainti.org or 513-661-6565.
For those coming to our next conversation about The Dry Wood by Caryll Houselander, a reminder that you can come on either April 11 (7:30-9pm) or April 13 (10-11:30am), both taking place in the Ignatius Center.
YOUNG ADULT SWING DANCING NIGHT
APRIL 7, 7:00pm, LOYOLA HALL
Young adults, ages 18-35, whether single, married, or young parents are welcome join us for a fun night of swing dancing at 7:00pm in Loyola Hall! No prior dance experience necessary! We will have an instructor give lessons for an hour, with time for open dancing to follow.
See upcoming events on our webpage: https://sainti.org/church/young-adult-ministry/.
Questions? Contact Brad Macke at bmacke@sainti.org or 513-661-6565.
JOHN 8: 6-11
They asked him this as a test, looking for an accusation to use against him. But Jesus bent down and started writing on the ground with his finger. As they persisted with their question, he straightened up and said, 'Let the one among you who is guiltless be the first to throw a stone at her.' Then he bent down and continued writing on the ground. When they heard this they went away one by one, beginning with the eldest, until the last one had gone and Jesus was left alone with the woman, who remained in the middle. Jesus again straightened up and said, 'Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?' 'No one, sir,' she replied. 'Neither do I condemn you,' said Jesus. 'Go away, and from this moment sin no more.'
