MRS. HEISEL'S HEADLINES
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I am so pleased to announce that the 365 Raffle, which is the only annual fundraiser sponsored by the school, raised over $68,000 on our first turn-in yesterday! The dollars generated help to close the gap between the true cost of educating a child at St. Ignatius and tuition. Way to go, Wildcats!
Another big parish/school event coming up is the Iggy 5K, which will take place on Saturday, October 14. We would love to see our school families participating in the 5K or the Kids Dash! It is a great event and a fun night for all. (See more info later in this Wire.)
During this time of National Eucharistic Revival, I would also like to invite you, the parents, to join your child's class at Eucharistic Adoration. The classes and times that your children will adore the Blessed Sacrament can be found in the Upcoming Events calendar each week in the Wire. We invite you to come and join in this beautiful Eucharistic devotion.
It’s been a busy and productive first month! So many great things are happening in our school and parish! Thank you all for your support and keep praying that this year is filled with wonder and awe for our students.
In Christ’s Peace,
Angie Heisel
Principal
SGO (SCHOLARSHIP GRANTING ORGANIZATIONS)
Catholic School Supporters may be eligible for an Ohio tax credit!
Follow the links to find out more information about SGOs and how you can donate to help St. Ignatius School!
PARISH FINANCIAL REPORT
The financial report for the parish was shared in the bulletin last weekend. If you did not get a chance to look it over and are interested, here is the link.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sept. 30: Inaugural St. Ignatius Cross Country Invitational, Heritage Park
Sept. 30: Deadline for Boys Basketball and Boys and Girls Wrestling
Oct. 1: Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast, 7:00am-noon
Oct. 3: Tour of Catholicism
Oct. 4: School library opens
Oct. 5: Adoration (4th grade religion classes)
Oct. 9: PTO Meeting, cafe, 6:45pm
Oct. 9 and 11: Something Beautiful for God - Tolle et Lege
Oct. 13: No School/ School of Faith
Oct. 13: PTO Trunk or Treat
Oct. 14: 2nd Annual Iggy 5k, 5:30pm
Oct. 16: Progress Reports sent
Oct. 22: St. Vincent dePaul Coat Drive
Oct. 30: Picture retakes
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH
CHARITY
Loving God with all your heart, mind, and strength, and your neighbor as yourself.
SCHOOL NEWS
LUNCH MENU
Hot Lunch-$2.75
Double Entree-(grades 4-8) $1.75
Salad Entree-$3.25
Milk/Juice-$.50
Every meal includes a choice of fruit and milk
Strawberry or cinnamon bagels,
PB&J or cheese and crackers are also available.
Week of October 2
Salad of the Week: TACO
MONDAY: Sloppy Joe sandwich, coleslaw , Baked Lays or salad **NEW ITEM
TUESDAY: Mexican pizza w/ salsa, corn or salad
WEDNESDAY: Spaghetti w/meatballs, breadstick, salad
THURSDAY: Mini waffles, hashbrown or salad
FRIDAY: Corn dogs, baked beans, 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
BREAST CANCER SHIRTS UPDATE
Breast Cancer shirts will be picked up from the vender on Monday, October 2. They will then be sorted and delivered to the child’s classroom. If you did not list your child’s classroom on the order form, they will they will need to be picked up at school. These orders will be available on the table by the office beginning Wednesday afternoon.
(There are 364 shirts to sort and distribute, so please have patience while volunteers work through this process.)
GET.YOUR.JAM.ON!
BEGINNING OCTOBER 2
New! St. Ignatius Percussion Ensemble GET. YOUR. JAM. ON.
When? Monday’s 8:00-8:45am, beginning October 2.
Where? Music Room 219
Who? Everyone, 4th grade and up!
Who is directing this ensemble? Mrs. Brown.
Is there a fee? Yes, there is a fee that is based off of the number of participants we have. The more people we have sign up, the less we will need to charge. We need at least 10 Wildcats to participate. We hope to keep the cost below $110.00 per person.
Are there performances? Yes! The performances will take place at our St. Ignatius Band concert on December 14, 7:00pm. There may be more opportunities to perform during special school events as well.
Do I need to be in Band in order to participate? No. This opportunity is open to everyone in 4th grade and up.
Does the fee apply to me if I am already in Band? Yes. The St. I's Percussion Ensemble is a NEW pay to play ensemble that requires compensation for Mrs. Brown's time and special expertise.
Email Mr. Heisler at aheisler@saintischool.org for more information.
SAVE THE DATE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13
PTO TRUNK OR TREAT
All St. Ignatius families are invited to join the PTO on the lower athletic fields on Friday, October 13 for “Trunk or Treat". Arrive at 6:00pm (in costume, if you’d like) and head down to the walking track or anywhere on the field and set up camp. You can keep it simple or go big!
Trick-or-treating will begin at 6:15pm and wrap up at 7:15pm. If your kids are planning on trick-or-treating, we would love it if you could bring some candy to pass out. Feel free to team up with a family member or friend. Please use the Signup Genius to RSVP so that others have an idea on how much candy to provide.
**In the event of inclement weather this event may be canceled.
Signup Genius Link:
AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT 2024
We are gearing up for After School Enrichment 2024 in January, and we are looking for new instructors to teach a class in our program. It can be a business/company or a parent who has a creative niche, including anything from cooking, floral design, wood working, fitness classes or something crafty! The sky is the limit!
We are also looking for replacement volunteers to take over ASE starting with the 24-25 school year as this will be our last year! Please reach out to Steph Kramer or JoAnna Brougham with any questions.
ENRICHMENT NEWS
TROOP 850’s PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 7:00am-NOON
The scouts are excited to bring back this amazing Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, October 1, from 7:00am-noon in the St. I cafeteria! All you can eat pancakes, sausage, coffee, and orange juice.
Cost: $8 for Adults
$5 for Seniors / Kids (3-11)
$30 for a family of 5 or more
**Credit cards accepted with a $1 service charge.
The scouts are excited to bring back this amazing Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, October 1, from 7:00am-noon in the St. I cafeteria! All you can eat pancakes, sausage, coffee, and orange juice.
Cost: $8 for Adults
$5 for Seniors / Kids (3-11)
$30 for a family of 5 or more
**Credit cards accepted with a $1 service charge.
AHG ANNUAL THANKSGIVING PIE SALE
Order pies and cookies today, and pick up on Tuesday November 21. Choose from pumpkin, apple streusel, chess, cherry, or crumb pies, iced tea cookies, or a tub of Busken iced mini cookies. New this year we have brown and serve rolls and a pumpkin spice loaf!
This fundraiser benefits American Heritage Girls Troop OH 3712, here at St. Ignatius, which is a very active and service oriented troop, open to all girls, aged 5-18.
To order, please see the attached flyer, before or after Masses on October 14 and 15, or contact Debbie Morris at debbiemorris2@gmail.com, 513-451-6482.
Thank you for your support!
Order pies and cookies today, and pick up on Tuesday November 21. Choose from pumpkin, apple streusel, chess, cherry, or crumb pies, iced tea cookies, or a tub of Busken iced mini cookies. New this year we have brown and serve rolls and a pumpkin spice loaf!
This fundraiser benefits American Heritage Girls Troop OH 3712, here at St. Ignatius, which is a very active and service oriented troop, open to all girls, aged 5-18.
To order, please see the attached flyer, before or after Masses on October 14 and 15, or contact Debbie Morris at debbiemorris2@gmail.com, 513-451-6482.
Thank you for your support!
HANDS ON CHEMISTRY DEMO AT MONFORT HEIGHTS BRANCH LIBRARY
OCTOBER 17, 6:30pm
The Monfort Heights Branch Library will be hosting a Hands-On Chemistry Demonstration on Tuesday, October 17, from 6:30-7:15pm for children ages 6-12. Registration is required.
There is also a national poetry contest this year tied in with the National Chemistry Week celebration.
Please see the attached flyers for more information about these events.
ST. VINCENT dePAUL COAT DRIVE
Closets full? St. Vincent de Paul will be collecting used or new winter coats, hats, gloves and mittens to be distributed throughout Hamilton County. Barrels will be located by rooms 111, 211, and 311 during the week of October 22. The barrels will also be at the church doors on the weekend of October 21 and 22.
NEXT 25 IGGY 5K REGISTRANTS
GET A FREE T-SHIRT!
The Iggy 5k, presented by Roger Bacon High School, is Saturday, October 14, at 5:30pm at St. Ignatius. Join us to run or walk the 5k, strollers welcome! The Kids Dash, presented by Haverkos Family Orthodontics, is for kids 9 and under. No registration required for the Kids Dash.
Many thanks to additional sponsors Dr. John Rewwer DDS, Seton High School, LaSalle High School, Mercy McAuley High School, Mr. Label, Queen City Running, Marco's Pizza and Q102. For more information about sponsorship opportunities or questions about ways to get involved, please contact: Iggy5K@saintischool.org.
Register today!
Many thanks to additional sponsors Dr. John Rewwer DDS, Seton High School, LaSalle High School, Mercy McAuley High School, Mr. Label, Queen City Running, Marco's Pizza and Q102. For more information about sponsorship opportunities or questions about ways to get involved, please contact: Iggy5K@saintischool.org.
Register today!
FILL UP AT SHELL GAS STATION THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 30
We love our neighbors! The Shell gas station directly across from St. Ignatius is again supporting our community. Now through September 30, visit The Giving Pumps, pumps 7 and 8, wrapped in purple. A portion of your gas purchase will go to St. I's!
Thank you, Shell, and thank you for supporting St. I's by filling up across the street!
Thank you, Shell, and thank you for supporting St. I's by filling up across the street!
LAST CALL FOR BOYS/GIRLS WRESTLING AND BOYS BASKETBALL!
Registrations for Wrestling, (boys/girls grades 1-8) and Boys Basketball, (grades 2-8) will close tomorrow, September 30! Please visit www.saintiaa.org to sign up today!
OUTDOOR CONCESSIONS LOOKING FOR NEW COORDINATORS
Interested in becoming more involved in St. Ignatius Athletics? Outdoor concessions is looking for new coordinators. This role involves stocking concessions, organizing a signup genius and ensuring it is open during games. The time commitment is 1-3 hours a week during the fall and spring sports. It’s a great way to give back to our sports programs and meet lots of new people! If interested please email sticoncession@gmail.com.
INAUGURAL ST. IGNATIUS
CROSS COUNTRY INVITATIONAL
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, HERITAGE PARK
Come cheer on the Wildcats Cross Country team on Saturday, September 30, at Heritage Park at the 1st Annual St. Ignatius Junior High Cross Country Invitational! The girls' race starts at 10:00am and the boys' race at 10:45am.
Thank you to our Meet sponsors, Elder High School, Johnson Controls, Mercy McAuley High School, Queen City Running, Rumpke Waste and Recycling, and Seton High School!
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
MERCY MCAULEY
Open House. Sunday, October 29, 1:00-3:30pm. Registration strongly encouraged at www.mercymcauley.org/OpenHouse.
Wolf Walk and Talk. Prospective parents invited to tour the campus. Various dates are availble. Please register at www.mercymcauley.org/wolfwalk.
Shadow Days. Please register at Register at www.mercymcauley.org/shadow.
HSPT Prep Course. Registration is required at www.mercymcauley.org/HSPTprep.
Important Admissions Information. Eighth grade families are encouraged to visit www.mercymcauley.org/ClassOf2028.
MOELLER
Open House. Sunday, November 5. Register at Moeller.org.
TOWN HALL AND Q AND A ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT
OCTOBER 2, 7:30PM LOYOLA HALL
Join us on Monday, October 2 at 7:30pm in Loyola Hall to learn from the experts as they explain what the words of the amendment actually mean, how it will greatly impact all Ohioians, and get answers to your questions.
Find clarity, be informed!
TOUR OF CATHOLICISM
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION, OCTOBER 3
Would you like a “refresher course” or adult education in our Catholic Faith? Then join our newest Catholics (from this past Easter Vigil) for our monthly Tour of Catholicism presentations.
Bring your questions to the next presentation about the Sacrament of Confirmation on Tuesday, October 3 at 7:00pm in the Ignatius Center. The presenter, John Wessel, has done much study on Confirmation, which is probably the most misunderstood Sacrament, and he is excited to share with you the power it bestows on us as Christians!
Check out our Adult Faith Formation webpage for more information: https://bit.ly/SaintiAdultFaithFormation! Questions? Contact Brad Macke at 513-661-6565 ext. 2743 or bmacke@sainti.org.
ROSARY RALLY OCTOBER 7
Rosary Rally at noon on Saturday, October 7 in the St. Ignatius parking lot. Bring a friend and a chair! This year is the 106 Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima. Our nation is in great need of public prayer, repentance and conversion. We ask God to save America and the children (born and unborn) at risk in the Amendment of Article I of the Ohio Constitution. Contact Ric at 513-661-9027 for more information.
Rosary Rally at noon on Saturday, October 7 in the St. Ignatius parking lot. Bring a friend and a chair! This year is the 106 Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima. Our nation is in great need of public prayer, repentance and conversion. We ask God to save America and the children (born and unborn) at risk in the Amendment of Article I of the Ohio Constitution. Contact Ric at 513-661-9027 for more information.
SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL FOR GOD
OCTOBER 9 AND 11
October’s selection for our parish Tolle et Lege book conversation is Something Beautiful for God.
Join the conversation on either October 9 from 7:30-9:00pm or October 11 from 10:00-11:30am in the Ignatius Center.
Join the conversation on either October 9 from 7:30-9:00pm or October 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.
VOLUNTEER ASSISTANTS NEEDED
IN OUR ATRIUM
Our Catechesis of the Good Shepherd atriums offer children from preschool through first grade a peaceful, hands-on space to listen to and wonder about God. We are in need of volunteer assistants to support our teachers/catechists during the following times:
• Mondays 12-1:15pm, 2:00-3:15pm
• Tuesdays 9:15-10:30am, 12:15-1:30pm
• Wednesdays 9:05- 10:20am, 12-1:15pm, and 1:45-3:15pm
• Thursdays 11:50am-1:10pm
Volunteers will be trained, and up to date in SafeParish. If you are able to offer your time, please contact Joanna Schroer at jschroer@sainti.org or Madalyn Hardig at mhardig@sainti.org or 513-661-6565 x2740.
• Mondays 12-1:15pm, 2:00-3:15pm
• Tuesdays 9:15-10:30am, 12:15-1:30pm
• Wednesdays 9:05- 10:20am, 12-1:15pm, and 1:45-3:15pm
• Thursdays 11:50am-1:10pm
Volunteers will be trained, and up to date in SafeParish. If you are able to offer your time, please contact Joanna Schroer at jschroer@sainti.org or Madalyn Hardig at mhardig@sainti.org or 513-661-6565 x2740.
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