Mr. VANCE'S NEWS TO USE THIS WEEK
JANUARY 6, 2023
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! This first week of 2023 has gone very well with the restart of school. It is such a blessing to see the children’s smiling faces and diligent work. If this level of enthusiasm continues, we will continue to have a remarkable school year!
Our virtue of the month is Fidelity. Students will better understand that Fidelity is the Virtue of being faithful to promises and commitments. A few important people will be introduced to the students as great examples of fidelity in action. In PreK through grade 2, we will hear the stories about St. Cecelia. In 3rd-5th grades, we will be introduced to Blessed Luigi and Maria Cuattrocchi. Finally, in 6th-8th grades, we will witness how to live out Fidelity from St. Gianna Molla.
Beginning January 9, the entire Archdiocese of Cincinnati is being asked to participate in the National Eucharistic Revival. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is calling for a three-year grassroots revival of devotion and belief in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. This Eucharistic Revival will be a movement of Catholics across the U.S., healed, converted, formed and unified by an encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist. Please go to this website to learn more about this study and time of prayer.
Please keep our 8th graders in your thoughts and prayers. This upcoming week they will be notified of their high school acceptance for next year, and this is a very stressful time for them. Your continued prayers are a source of strength and comfort for them.
Finally, I invite all of our families and students to an Open House at the beginning of Catholic Schools Week from 1:00-2:30pm on Sunday, January 29. Come and tour your child’s room, meet their teachers, and review some of their classwork. We look forward to seeing you then!
Please join me in continuing to pray that this school year is filled with wonder and awe for our students. May all of our students, parents, staff, alumni, and friends feel God’s loving presence now and always.
In Christ’s Peace,
Kevin Vance
Principal
DECEMBER TRUPARTNER OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to Trupartner of the Month, presented by TruPartner Credit Union, St. Ignatius School and Trupartner of the Month, Aiden A. Aiden who is a 6th grader, saw there was a need for a scraper for the trays at lunch. He helped scrape and stack lunch trays without being asked to! Aiden quite often thinks of others before himself. He is a great example for all! Congratulations Aiden and keep up the great work! Aiden will receive a $100 tuition credit and gift from TruPartner Credit Union!
APPLY NOW FOR THE CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION (CEF) SCHOLARSHIPS
This message is sent directly from the Archdiocese' Catholic Schools Office:
"The application window for Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) 2023-2024 Elementary School Tuition Assistance Scholarships is open between now and February 3, 2023.
The process will work, as it has in the past with families applying through FACTS Grant and Aid Management. Families should upload their 2021 tax return when applying, this eliminates the need to wait for 2022 to be filed.
We are excited to again be offering Welcome Scholarships to first in the family incoming preschool or kindergarten students! We are also happy to be able to continue the lottery for students of elementary school employees. Both programs will kick off in January and more details will be sent to you soon."
2023 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Each year during Catholic Schools Week, we recognize one of our alumni with the St. Ignatius Distinguished Alumni Award, and we want to hear from you! Visit here for more information and to share your submission. Our alumni team will review all submissions and choose our favorite(s) to be printed in the next issue of AMDG news. Submissions are due by Monday, January 16.
Each year during Catholic Schools Week, we recognize one of our alumni with the St. Ignatius Distinguished Alumni Award, and we want to hear from you! Visit here for more information and to share your submission. Our alumni team will review all submissions and choose our favorite(s) to be printed in the next issue of AMDG news. Submissions are due by Monday, January 16.
JANUARY VIRTUE OF THE MONTH:
FIDELITY
"Being faithful to promises and commitments."
UPCOMING EVENTS
Jan. 7: Memorial Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, 9:15am, church
Jan. 9: PTO Meeting, 7:00 PM, cafeteria
Jan. 9: Tolle et Lege, 7:30-9:00pm, Ignatius Center, Conversation over The Princess and Curdie
Jan. 11: Tolle et Lege, 10:00-11:00am, Ignatius Center, Conversation over The Princess and Curdie
Jan. 12: Bible Bowl, 6th grade
Jan. 13: No School/School of Faith
Jan. 16: No School/ MLK Holiday
Jan. 17: PTO Fundraiser, Marco's Pizza located in Dent and White Oak, 11:00am-11:00pm
Jan. 20: Deadline for all spring sports registration
Feb. 13: No School/ Raffle Incentive Day
Feb. 17: No School/ School of Faith
Feb. 20: No School/ Presidents Day
SCHOOL NEWS
LUNCH MENU
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
Week of January 9
Salad of the Week: Caesar Chicken Salad
Strawberry or Cinnamon Bagels,
PBJ or cheese and crackers are also available
MONDAY: Hot dogs, baked beans or salad
TUESDAY: Grilled cheese, tomato soup or salad
WEDNESDAY: 3 or 4 way, kidney beans or salad
THURSDAY: Chocolate chip french toast, hash browns or salad
FRIDAY: NO SCHOOL/ SCHOOL OF FAITH
THANK YOU SIGN GREETERS!
St. Ignatius School would like to thank Sign Greeters Cincinnati for the Graduation sign displayed at the entrance of school. Two out of the five days were free of charge, and we would like to thank Sign Greeters for being so generous. Please follow them on social media!
Website: https://signgreeters.com/greeter/cincinnati-yard-greetings/
Instagram: @signgreeterscincinnati
Facebook: @signgreeterscincinnati
Website: https://signgreeters.com/greeter/cincinnati-yard-greetings/
Instagram: @signgreeterscincinnati
Facebook: @signgreeterscincinnati
JANUARY PTO RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER!
MARCO'S PIZZA, JANUARY 17
Head to your nearest Marco's Pizza location to help support our PTO from 11:00am to 11:00pm on Tuesday, January 17!
The White Oak and Dent Marco's Pizza locations are partnering to donate 15% of all proceeds to St. Ignatius PTO. When ordering make, sure to give the names of ALL your children's homeroom teachers. Marco's will give each homeroom credit for the order, and the top 2 homerooms will win a pizza party from Marco's!
Please see attached flyer for additional information and specials.
CHESS CLUB IS BACK FOR 2023!
Students in 1st through 8th grade are invited to join the Chess club on Fridays from January 20 through March 17. More details and coordinator contact info are available in the attached flyer.
Please sign up by going to https://forms.gle/8ZLAEnfywNpXffd5A
We are still in need of additional coaches to help in the classes, especially grades 4/5. Please reach out if you would like to help coach!
Katie Chiappone: katiechiappone@gmail.com
Stephen Dryer: stephen.dryer12@gmail.com
Stephanie Kramer : stephanie.kramer@live.com
Stephen Dryer: stephen.dryer12@gmail.com
Stephanie Kramer : stephanie.kramer@live.com
SPORTS NEWS
CONGRATS BOYS GRADE 6C BASKETBALL
Congrats to the Boys 6th Grade C basketball team that won the Our Lady of Victory Basketball Tournament over the holiday break! Players include Chase R., Andrew S., Josh I., Grady G., Sam B., Monty M., Jacob W. and Gabe W. and are coached by Brian Sunderman and Jeff Isaack.
SPRING SPORTS REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN!
Spring Sports Registrations are now open! Please visit www.saintiaa.org to sign up! Registration for all spring sports will close January 20. Spring sports include:
Baseball, pre-K-8th grade
Baseball, pre-K-8th grade
Softball, pre-K-8th grade
Track and Field, K-8th grade
Boys Volleyball, 3rd-8th grade
2nd grade basketball sign-ups will remain open until December 31.
2nd grade basketball sign-ups will remain open until December 31.
MEMORIAL MASS IN HONOR OF
POPE EMERITUS BENEDICT XVI
Please join us tomorrow, Saturday, January 7 at 9:15am for a Memorial Mass in honor of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL VIDEOS
Eucharistic Revival Videos Begin Next WEEK! Participating in the study is easy! For the six weeks between Christmas and Lent, Archbishop Schnurr will send out one short video each week to help us deepen our appreciation for and participation in the Mass. Just watch the video at your convenience during the week and see how the Holy Spirit moves in you to renew and strengthen your love through the Eucharist – especially during the Sunday Mass. Sign up at https://catholicaoc.org/theMa
MEN AND WOMEN RETREATS
Save the Date for our 49th Women’s Christ Renews His Parish Retreat! (Now called The Welcome Retreat)
March 18 - 19, 2023 at St Ignatius
This is St Ignatius’ only women’s retreat led by St. Ignatius parishioners for St. I parishioners. We would love to have you join us to hear uplifting faith stories from your fellow parishioners, form new friendships, and grow closer to God. All ages welcome. No matter where you are in your faith journey we‘d love to have you. No matter what you may be struggling with, we’d love to help support you - chances are one or even all of us can relate. We are a kind group of ladies with a healthy sense of humor so if you’re looking for community, faith, & friendship then save the date for this free, life-changing retreat.
Men’s Welcome One-Day Retreat in February
The WELCOME Retreat is the weekend after the Superbowl, right in the middle of the dregs of winter and you probably have an open weekend. Why not attend the Men’s WELCOME one-day Retreat on Saturday, February 18, 8:00am-8:00pm? Details and sign-up by texting or emailing Bill Jackson at wmjackson63@gmail.com, 513-503-8700, or Deacon Tony at tonygag002@gmail.com, 513-255-6868.
March 18 - 19, 2023 at St Ignatius
This is St Ignatius’ only women’s retreat led by St. Ignatius parishioners for St. I parishioners. We would love to have you join us to hear uplifting faith stories from your fellow parishioners, form new friendships, and grow closer to God. All ages welcome. No matter where you are in your faith journey we‘d love to have you. No matter what you may be struggling with, we’d love to help support you - chances are one or even all of us can relate. We are a kind group of ladies with a healthy sense of humor so if you’re looking for community, faith, & friendship then save the date for this free, life-changing retreat.
Men’s Welcome One-Day Retreat in February
The WELCOME Retreat is the weekend after the Superbowl, right in the middle of the dregs of winter and you probably have an open weekend. Why not attend the Men’s WELCOME one-day Retreat on Saturday, February 18, 8:00am-8:00pm? Details and sign-up by texting or emailing Bill Jackson at wmjackson63@gmail.com, 513-503-8700, or Deacon Tony at tonygag002@gmail.com, 513-255-6868.
PARISH-WIDE SURVEY
OPENS JANUARY 21
St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish Community will be participating in a parish survey about discipleship conducted by the Catholic Leadership Institute! We need your help! Please help us by participating in a 10-15 minute survey online. The survey can be accessed through an online link from January 21-February 27 and will ask you to reflect on your own spiritual growth and enable you to provide feedback on our parish’s efforts to help you grow. All responses will be confidential and the parish will only receive information about the community as a whole. We will share the link through flocknote beginning the weekend of January 21 or paper copies will be available at the doors of Church. We appreciate your participation with this parish-wide initiative.
TOLLE ET LEGE: BOOK CONVERSATIONS,
JANUARY 9 OR JANUARY 11
January’s book for Tolle et Lege is The Princess and Curdie, the sequel to the much beloved The Princess and the Goblin. Pick up and read this book which draws readers of all ages and carries rich themes for reflection. See a summary of the book at https://bit.ly/PrincessandCurdie
Books can be purchased for $10 in the parish office. Join the conversation on either January 9 from 7:30-9:00pm or January 11 from 10:00-11:30am in the Ignatius Center.
Questions? Or want to be added to the Tolle et Lege group email? Contact Brad Macke at bmacke@sainti.org or 513-661-6565 x2743.
