HEISEL'S HEADLINES
JANUARY 20, 2023
Dear Parents and Guardians,
There is a lot of Bengal excitement among the students and staff! The students once again asked if we could wear orange and black to show our support, and of course we obliged! We even have a friendly wager of Graeters Ice Cream and buffalo wings with St. Mark’s Catholic School in Buffalo, NY! There is a lot riding on this Sunday’s game! Not sure we can beat the excitement of last week’s “Hubbard Yard Dash,” but I’m sure the men in orange and black will try!
It’s hard to believe, but we are already half-way through this second trimester. Look for progress reports to be emailed out this afternoon. With the hustle and bustle of the holidays behind us, these next few months are a great time to buckle down and get lots of learning in! Mark your calendars for our Open House, which will be held Sunday, January 29, from 1:00-2:30 PM. This Open House is a chance for our current families to come in and see the great things have been happening at St. Ignatius!
We 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. It is a source of strength and support. Also, please offer a special prayer for those students preparing for First Communion and Confirmation. May you and your family feel Jesus’ presence every day.
In Christ’s Peace,
Angie Heisel
Assistant Principal
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."
JANUARY VIRTUE OF THE MONTH:
FIDELITY
"Being faithful to promises and commitments."
UPCOMING EVENTS
Jan. 20: Deadline for all spring sports registration
Jan. 21: Disciple Index Survey Opens
Jan. 28: Father Nathan Retreat
Jan. 29: Open House, 1:00-2:30pm
Jan. 29-Feb. 4: Catholic Schools Week
Feb. 13: No School/ Raffle Incentive Day
Feb. 17: No School/ School of Faith
Feb. 17: PTO Fundraiser, Scallywag Tag, 1:00-3:00pm
Feb. 20: No School/ Presidents Day
Feb. 21: PTO Fundraiser, Penn Station, 6302 Harrison Ave., 11:00am-9:00pm
Feb. 26: 2nd Grade First Eucharist Preparation Day for student and parents,
Rms: 114, 115, 118: 1:30-2:30pm, Rms: 109, 111 & PSR
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 23
Salad of the Week: BLT
Strawberry or Cinnamon Bagels,
PBJ or cheese and crackers are also available
MONDAY: Pretzels w/cheese, veggie soup or salad
TUESDAY: Sausage and pancake on a stick, hashbrown
WEDNESDAY: Hamburger/cheeseburger, Lays or salad
THURSDAY: Nachos w/salsa and cheese, corn or salad
FRIDAY: Ham and cheese hot pockets, carrots w/dip or salad
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
SCALLYWAG TAG FUNDRAISER
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1:00-3:00pm
Come join us at Scallywag Tag, 5055 Glencrossing Way, on Friday, February 17, from 1:00-3:00pm to benefit our PTO. The cost is $20 per person, and includes two hours of laser tag, mini golf and a $5 game card for the arcade.
Scallywag will have their concessions open to purchase food and drinks.
Please fill out the Google form and pay using the links below. Make sure you select the correct quantity of tickets when paying. Your spot is not reserved until payment is received.
All proceeds go to St. Ignatius PTO.
Google form: https://forms.gle/fZEk71tfnvio9PWa8
Payment page: https://square.link/u/o3ugsU0U
Come join us at Scallywag Tag, 5055 Glencrossing Way, on Friday, February 17, from 1:00-3:00pm to benefit our PTO. The cost is $20 per person, and includes two hours of laser tag, mini golf and a $5 game card for the arcade.
Scallywag will have their concessions open to purchase food and drinks.
Please fill out the Google form and pay using the links below. Make sure you select the correct quantity of tickets when paying. Your spot is not reserved until payment is received.
All proceeds go to St. Ignatius PTO.
Google form: https://forms.gle/fZEk71tfnvio9PWa8
Payment page: https://square.link/u/o3ugsU0U
SPORTS NEWS
CONGRATS BOYS 3RD GRADE BASKETBALL!
Congratulations to the 3rd grade Wildcats basketball team who placed 2nd in the St. Ignatius Tournament! Players include Henry W., Carter B., Nathan D., Ethan R., Brady S., Owen W., Will P., and Max B. The boys are coached by Tony Scherpenberg, Ben Darrah, and Nick Becker.
CONGRATS BOYS 6TH GRADE C BASKETBALL! Congrats to the Boys 6th Grade C Basketball team for winning the St. Ignatius Basketball Tournament over the weekend! 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.
SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR ST. PETER UPENDO
WEEKEND OF JANUARY 21-22
There is a special collection this weekend for our mission parish St. Peter Upendo in Molo, Kenya. Thank you to everyone who has supported our ongoing efforts toward our brothers and sisters in the St Peter Upendo community. Because of your generosity, our mission team has helped St Peter build a wellMand pump station for clean drinking water, provide salaries for the school teachers, complete the de-worming of children, and others that have had a real impact on their lives.
Some of our upcoming initiatives include:
**Building a permanent church structure
**Building and staffing a permanent healthcare facility
**Facilitating St Ignatius parishioner visits to Molo, Kenya to deepen our bond
**Provide handmade crucifixes to the recently sacramentalized members of the church and school.
If you would like to be involved and bring your talents to the St Peter Upendo Mission Team, please email Brian at bnb@fuse.net.
There is a special collection this weekend for our mission parish St. Peter Upendo in Molo, Kenya. Thank you to everyone who has supported our ongoing efforts toward our brothers and sisters in the St Peter Upendo community. Because of your generosity, our mission team has helped St Peter build a wellMand pump station for clean drinking water, provide salaries for the school teachers, complete the de-worming of children, and others that have had a real impact on their lives.
Some of our upcoming initiatives include:
**Building a permanent church structure
**Building and staffing a permanent healthcare facility
**Facilitating St Ignatius parishioner visits to Molo, Kenya to deepen our bond
**Provide handmade crucifixes to the recently sacramentalized members of the church and school.
If you would like to be involved and bring your talents to the St Peter Upendo Mission Team, please email Brian at bnb@fuse.net.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITY!
We are in need of individuals or families to deliver cards and flowers to parishioners who've lost a loved one over the last year as a part of our St. Valentine Day Outreach Project. Pick up and delivery will be on the morning of Saturday, February 11. To volunteer, or for more information, please contact Jeanne Clifton in the parish office at 513-661-6565 x 2701 or jclifton@sainti.org.
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.
STAY CONNECTED WITH US DIGITALLY THROUGH FLOCKNOTE!
Sign up is easy! Send the text “IgnatiusLoyola” to 84576 and follow the prompts or visit http://bit.ly/JoinStIgnatiusFlocknote and follow the steps to sign up!
Sign up is easy! Send the text “IgnatiusLoyola” to 84576 and follow the prompts or visit http://bit.ly/JoinStIgnatiusFlocknote and follow the steps to sign up!
MGS BABY SHOWER HOSTED BY AHG, FEBRUARY 12
Please join us on Sunday February, 12, from 1:00-3:00pm in Loyola Hall to shower Kelsey and Baby girl Malani. Appetizers, drinks, and cake will be provided. Please RSVP by 2/4/23 to marygardenshowers@sainti.org. Access the registry at https://bit.ly/StIgnatiusMGSFebBabyShower. All gifts will be shipped to the parish office. Please keep Kelsey and Baby Malani in your prayers!
TOLLE ET LEGE: BOOK CONVERSATIONS
FEBRUARY 13 AND 15
February’s book for Tolle et Lege is The Seven Sacraments by Stratford Caldecott. In Scott Hahn’s endorsement of this book he says: “Stratford Caldecott goes bravely into the mystical depths of Christian life and takes his readers with him, eyes wide open.” Another endorsement calls this book “a brilliant and gripping presentation of Christianity and its Sacraments as a spiritual Way, a path to holiness, an entry into life in union with God.” See a summary of the book here: https://thecrossroadpublishingcompany.com/ product/the-seven-sacraments/. Books can be purchased for $15 in the parish office. Join the conversation on either February 13 from 7:30-9:00pm or February 15 from 10:00-11:30am in the Ignatius Center.
February’s book for Tolle et Lege is The Seven Sacraments by Stratford Caldecott. In Scott Hahn’s endorsement of this book he says: “Stratford Caldecott goes bravely into the mystical depths of Christian life and takes his readers with him, eyes wide open.” Another endorsement calls this book “a brilliant and gripping presentation of Christianity and its Sacraments as a spiritual Way, a path to holiness, an entry into life in union with God.” See a summary of the book here: https://thecrossroadpublishingcompany.com/ product/the-seven-sacraments/. Books can be purchased for $15 in the parish office. Join the conversation on either February 13 from 7:30-9:00pm or February 15 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.
