MRS. HEISEL'S HEADLINES
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are halfway through the first trimester, and progress reports were sent out earlier this week for grades 4-8. It has been a great start and we are so honored that you have chosen St. Ignatius as the school to educate the mind, heart, and spirit of your child.
Please continue to keep our 8th graders and their chaperones in your prayers as they are currently on their way back from Washington, DC. They have had a great week, filled with learning and lots of fun! I have been told that while attending Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, the Eucharistic distributor commented that this was the most reverent group she has had for as long as she can remember! A hotel guest complimented them on their behavior as well. I am so proud of our Wildcats!!
I have some 365 Raffle stats to share with you:
Congratulations to all our winners and thanks to all for selling!!
Total money brought in was $151,921
TOP FAMILIES:
1) Sullivan
2) Sehlhorst
3) Hughes
TOP GRADE:
Kindergarten
TOP 5 HOMEROOMS:
1) Mrs. Lapine
2) Miss Bennett
3) Mrs. Ray
4) Mrs. Conneighton
5) Mrs. Siemer
I continue to pray for the happiness, good health, and success of all our families. You are all such a blessing to me and this community.
In Christ’s Peace,
Angie Heisel
Principal
IMPORTANT EDCHOICE UPDATE
PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY!
At this point, we have over 460 students who are in the "Accepted/Awarded/Eligible" statuses. If your child has been "Accepted" you should have received an acceptance form from ODE (EdChoice), and submitted it to school. EdChoice issues a tuition check every month for each child after attendance is taken for the previous month. These checks must be endorsed by you, or you can sign and send the attached waiver so that you do not need to come in.
If your child is in the "Awarded" or "Eligible" status, that means that the application and income verification has all been reviewed, and acceptance will be coming shortly. Please keep in mind that your monthly statement may or may not accurately reflect your true balance because of the timing of the checks arriving, and statements going home. If your child has been awarded the full tuition amount, you can disregard these statements. If your scholarship does not cover the full amount, you are responsible for the balance.
We also have almost 300 applications that are still in the "Under Review" status, even though some of them were submitted as early as mid-July. When we look at the comments on many of these applications, it states "The application the school entered appears complete, but the application cannot move to Eligible unless the parent completes the Income Process." We highly recommend that parents log in to their ODE accounts to see the status, or if more information is needed to finish the process.
In addition to the previous statuses, there are almost 300 applications that are in the "Submitted" status, which means that they have not been reviewed yet. These applications were submitted in late August through mid October.
Important Lane Closure Information
All next week, North Bend Road will be down to ONE LANE between Monfort Heights Drive and Edgewood Drive.
HALLOWEEN INFORMATION
Students are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes for our Halloween parade on Tuesday, October 31. Students should wear orange or black that day, and bring their costume to change into before the parade and parties begin. We promote creative costumes that promote a healthy imagination and fun. Costumes should not be bloody, gory, or scary. For safety reasons, please no Halloween masks, blow-up costumes (these are very hard for the children to walk in during the parade), weapons, lookalikes, or anything that could be used as a weapon. All students must wear appropriate shoes that are secure and safe.
Our parade will be outside and will start at 1:45pm, and parents and friends are invited to watch. The path will be from the school office in front of church, around the rectory and Loyola Hall, through the playground to the Boomer Road doors. Classroom parties will begin after the parade.
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!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Oct. 21: Men’s Eucharistic Procession
Oct. 23-27: St. Vincent dePaul Coat Drive
Oct. 22: Aftermass after 10:15am
Oct. 24: 7th Grade Confirmation commissioning for students and sponsors, 7:00pm, church
Oct. 26: Adoration, 1st grade, 2:00pm
Oct. 27: October Spirit Day/ Pink Ribbon Good
Oct. 30: Picture retakes
Oct. 31: End of 1st quarter
Oct. 31: All Saints Mass, 4:30pm
Nov. 1: NO SCHOOL/ RAFFLE INCENTIVE PRIZE
Nov. 1: All Saints Masses, 7:00am, 9:15am, 2:00pm, and 7:00pm
Nov. 2: Enrollment for NEW students begins
Nov. 5: Girls basketball registration ends
Nov. 8: Box of Joy project ends
Nov. 9: Collection of gently used toys for St. Leo parish
Nov. 9: Conferences
Nov. 10: No School/ School of Faith
Nov. 13: PTO Meeting, 7:00pm, cafeteria
Nov. 13 and 15: St. Francis of Assisi by GK Chesterton
Nov. 15: Conferences
Nov. 16: Next Parish Communal Holy Hour for Eucharistic Revival, 6:00pm
Nov. 17-19: Collection of new toys for McCreary County, Kentucky
Nov. 17: November Spirit Day/ McCreary County
Nov. 28: End of 1st trimester
Nov. 22-24: No School/ Thanksgiving break
Dec. 31: Girls 2nd grade basketball registration ends
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH
FRIENDSHIP
Sharing a mutual love that seeks the good of the other.
MORE UPCOMING SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES!
In addition to our Box of Joy and St. Vincent dePaul coat collection projects, we have some other opportunities coming up that allow us to serve others.
Thursday, November 9, for the Feast Day of St. Leo the Great
We will be collecting gently used toys (cleaned and in good condition) for their annual toy and clothing sale in December. St. Leo’s parishioners are able to select toys and clothing for their children. They will not be charged, but they can make a donation. Thank you for your generous donations!
Wednesday, November 15, Annual New Toy Drive, McCreary County, Kentucky
Families are invited to purchase a NEW toy for those less fortunate. NEW toys, for ages 1-12, will be delivered to Whitley City, Kentucky, for the Children’s Christmas Party in December. We are asking for one toy (possibly $20 or less) per family for 200-300+ children who may not receive a new gift at Christmas. All new toys should be taken to the cafeteria on the morning of November 15.
Families are invited to purchase a NEW toy for those less fortunate. NEW toys, for ages 1-12, will be delivered to Whitley City, Kentucky, for the Children’s Christmas Party in December. We are asking for one toy (possibly $20 or less) per family for 200-300+ children who may not receive a new gift at Christmas. All new toys should be taken to the cafeteria on the morning of November 15.
Friday, November 17 Spirit Day Outreach/McCreary County
Our November Spirit Day Outreach (prayers and dollar donation) will also go to the people of McCreary County. Our dollar donations will be used to buy Kroger gift cards, which, along with the NEW toys, will be taken to them. This county is located in southern Kentucky near the Tennessee border, and is the poorest county not only in Kentucky, but the whole United States. Volunteers from our parish travel almost 200 miles, which takes about three hours to deliver donated items. Thank you for your generosity for this outreach!
SPIRIT DAY, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27
PINK RIBBON GOOD
Our October Spirit Day Outreach (prayers and dollar donation) will go to Pink Ribbon Good. Our dollar donations will be used to serve women and families affected by breast or gynecological cancers by providing free healthy meals, rides to treatment, house cleaning essentials and peer support.Thank you for your generosity for this outreach!
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 23
Salad of the Week: BLT
MONDAY: Hot dogs, baked beans or salad
TUESDAY: Chocolate chip french toast, hashbrown or salad
WEDNESDAY: Popcorn chicken, corn or salad
THURSDAY: Cheese pizza, cucumbers or salad
FRIDAY: Chili cheese fries, mixed veggies 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
PICTURE RETAKE DAY
MONDAY, OCTOBER 30
Picture re-takes will take place on Monday, October 30, for students who were absent on the original picture day(s) or those wanting a retake. Those with retakes should bring should bring their original package AND a new order form. The original package will be replaced with the new picture being taken.
Please see the attached picture form for more information.
ST. VINCENT dePAUL COAT DRIVE
NEXT WEEK, OCTOBER 23-27
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 23.
The barrels will also be at the church doors this weekend.
BOX OF JOY SERVICE EVENT
RUNS THROUGH NOVEMBER 8
St. Ignatius School and Parish are excited to once again participate in the Cross Catholic Outreach Box of Joy program! You can learn more about the program by watching this video or going to this website. There is also a list of gift ideas attached to this Wire. Families are also encouraged to fill their own box and bring it to school by the deadline of November 8.
**If you would like to fill your own box as a family, you also need to donate $9.00 ONLINE to cover the cost of shipping. Please DO NOT SEND CASH. After clicking the link, choose Option 1. Here's the link: https://crosscatholic.org/box-of-joy/online/.
GIRLS 2023-2024 BASKETBALL REGISTRATION
Please go to https://www.saintiaa.org/ for more information including registration deadlines.
ENRICHMENT NEWS
THANK YOU FROM AHG TROOP 3712
The American Heritage Girls of Troop OH 3712 and their families would like to thank you for your support of our Busken Fundraiser. Please send your order form and money to the parish office by October 29. Pick up of orders will be held on Tuesday, November 21 in the concession stand area from 4:00-7:00pm. If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Morris at debbieamorris2@gmail.com or 513-451-6482.
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
VARIOUS OPEN HOUSES
ST. URSULA, Sunday, October 22, 1:00pm-4:00pm, https://saintursulaevents.com/open-house/
MERCY MCAULEY, Sunday, October 29, 1:00-3:30pm, https://www.mercymcauley.org/admissions/open-house
ROGER BACON, Sunday, October 29,1:00-4:00pm,
LASALLE, Thursday, November 2, 5:00-8:00pm, https://www.lasallehs.net/admissions/open-house/
URSULINE, Saturday, November 4, 9:00am-noon, https://www.ursulineacademy.org/admissions/open-house
BADIN, Sunday, November 5, https://www.badinhs.org/OpenHouse/
MOELLER, Sunday, November 5, 2:00-5:00pm, https://moeller.myschoolapp.com/
MOUNT NOTRE DAME, Sunday, November 5, 1:00-5:00pm, https://www.mndhs.org/admissions/open-house/
ELDER, Thursday, November 9, 4:00-8:00pm, https://www.elderhs.org/
ST. XAVIER, Sunday, November 12, 1:00-5:00pm
SETON, Tuesday, November 14, 4:30-8:30pm, https://setoncincinnati.org/future-saints/
MERCY MCAULEY
Grade School Theatre Day, November 12, 1:30pm. Please register at www.mercymcauley.org/Emma.
ST. XAVIER
Affordability. To find out more information, please visit Afford St. Xavier.
AFTERMASS IS COMING....WHAT IS IT?
BEGINNING OCTOBER 22
In reviewing and analyzing recent survey results by parishioners, it appears that almost 90% of us feel ill equipped, in varying degrees, to engage in conversation about the Catholic faith with others. Aftermass answers any faith question and will better prepare us to engage in conversation with others, and will begin the weekend of October 22 after 10:15am Mass. When we were young and first learned the faith, we were a different person than we are today. We were less mature and without any real-life challenges and experiences. As adults now, many of us look for answers from the Catholic faith that address the headlines and/or encountered cultural and moral issues of the day. Questions put forward might include: Why is the Church against vasectomies? What about contraception? Why is an annulment not just “Catholic divorce”?..... and the list goes on. Your questions can be written on a small note paper and placed in the orange box at the main entrance to church. Following the 10:15 Mass, Deacon Tony and other clergymen will give concise and clear responses in the Behler Meeting Room. If you are pressed for time, include your email address, and someone will respond. If Aftermass is successful, it will be offered after other Masses, also.
In reviewing and analyzing recent survey results by parishioners, it appears that almost 90% of us feel ill equipped, in varying degrees, to engage in conversation about the Catholic faith with others. Aftermass answers any faith question and will better prepare us to engage in conversation with others, and will begin the weekend of October 22 after 10:15am Mass. When we were young and first learned the faith, we were a different person than we are today. We were less mature and without any real-life challenges and experiences. As adults now, many of us look for answers from the Catholic faith that address the headlines and/or encountered cultural and moral issues of the day. Questions put forward might include: Why is the Church against vasectomies? What about contraception? Why is an annulment not just “Catholic divorce”?..... and the list goes on. Your questions can be written on a small note paper and placed in the orange box at the main entrance to church. Following the 10:15 Mass, Deacon Tony and other clergymen will give concise and clear responses in the Behler Meeting Room. If you are pressed for time, include your email address, and someone will respond. If Aftermass is successful, it will be offered after other Masses, also.
Join us for coffee and some good answers when we begin this weekend. Please contact Dcn. Tony with any further questions you may have at tgagliarducci@sainti.org
USHERS/GREETERS NEEDED
We are in major need of Ushers/ Greeters for the 4:30pm Saturday Vigil and the Sunday morning 6:30, 8:30, 10:15am and noon Masses! A warm welcome and a kind word may be the most significant ministry some people receive. Ushers/greeters help to ensure that every person has an opportunity to connect with God.
We are in major need of Ushers/ Greeters for the 4:30pm Saturday Vigil and the Sunday morning 6:30, 8:30, 10:15am and noon Masses! A warm welcome and a kind word may be the most significant ministry some people receive. Ushers/greeters help to ensure that every person has an opportunity to connect with God.
The duties of an usher/greeter are to greet parishioners, extend extra help in seating those who need assistance, collect offerings, distribute bulletins, count attendance, and assist members of the congregation who might need special help; All for the Honor and Glory of God! You will need to arrive a little earlier for Mass and stay a few minutes after Mass. Showing up, being responsible, and doing your ministry well matters to everyone. Your act of service and spiritual readiness will be a blessing in the life of our parish. Please prayerfully consider becoming an usher/greeter and spreading goodwill in the parish.
Call the parish office, 513-661-6565 ext. 2701, or contact Jim Clevenger, 513-435-7708 for more information.
LET'S BUILD A CHURCH TOGETHER
AT ST. PETER UPENDO!
We are launching our Buy-ABlock Campaign, which is intended to aid in the cost of building a new St. Peter Upendo Church in Molo, Kenya, our Mission Parish. We are asking you to buy concrete blocks at $1 each to help build a new church. This will contribute to one of the largest costs of this new planned block church. Expected cost to build is $150,000, so that is our goal! Purchasing $20 blocks or more will ensure that your family name will be engraved on a plaque in the new St Peter Upendo church foyer. Any block purchases less than $20, God Himself will know about and that is what really counts most!
As you can see from the picture, the existing church is a wood structure covered on the roof and sides with sheet metal paneling.
Checks can be made payable to St. Ignatius Church with “Buy-A-Block” in the memo field. We will also be having a collection weekend on October 28 and 29 at the doors of church. Contact upendo@sainti.org for questions or if you would like to help.
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