MR. VANCE'S NEWS TO USE THIS WEEK
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I hope you will join me in prayer for our 8th graders who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this evening at Saint Peter in Chains Basilica. Archbishop Pierre, the Papal Nuncio, will confer the Sacrament on our students. We are very happy for these students and their families.
Yesterday, the Papal Nuncio led a prayer service and blessed the new preschool rooms. Because he was born and raised in France, the pre-kindergarten students sang a song in French to welcome him. Miss Borchers and Mrs. Finamore worked with these children to create a beautiful gift for Archbishop Pierre and Pope Francis. We are grateful to the Nuncio for attending the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the building of our church, blessing the PreSchool building, and conferring the Sacrament of Confirmation.
During the month of November, we will focus on the virtue of courtesy, which means being thoughtful of others. Students and staff will witness how the virtue was practiced in the lives of St. Martin de Porres, Venerable Solarus Casey, and Venerable Pierre Toussant. We will also talk about ways we can be courteous with each other, our families, and in our community.
In Christ's Peace,
Kevin Vance
Principal
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND GENTLE REMINDERS
A Thank You to the St. Ignatius Community:
Dear Saint I’s family,
"2020 has been a trying year for so many. As a result, several weeks ago, I decided my mantra was going to be “See the good.” I wear a bracelet with those words as a constant reminder. Ironically, my sister came to visit me in the hospital and brought me a positive picture that read, “ Be happy. Not because everything is good but because you can See the good in everything.”
Although this act of violence was so disheartening, so shocking, it was...so many bad things... there is good to see. My Saint I’s family came together like a fierce prayer army, you showed the power of love, the importance of faith, and the comfort of community. I get to continue to shout, “I’m alive!” and I can continue on with this awesome life of which my favorite part is being a mom.
I could not let this week pass without expressing my gratitude for the way you have protected us, supported us, and loved us through and through. The outpouring has been truly humbling.
I promise to pay it forward.
I promise to continue to see the good.
Please see it with me.
From the bottomless appreciation that will always be in my heart. I thank you.
Love,
Kate Lauer"
"2020 has been a trying year for so many. As a result, several weeks ago, I decided my mantra was going to be “See the good.” I wear a bracelet with those words as a constant reminder. Ironically, my sister came to visit me in the hospital and brought me a positive picture that read, “ Be happy. Not because everything is good but because you can See the good in everything.”
Although this act of violence was so disheartening, so shocking, it was...so many bad things... there is good to see. My Saint I’s family came together like a fierce prayer army, you showed the power of love, the importance of faith, and the comfort of community. I get to continue to shout, “I’m alive!” and I can continue on with this awesome life of which my favorite part is being a mom.
I could not let this week pass without expressing my gratitude for the way you have protected us, supported us, and loved us through and through. The outpouring has been truly humbling.
I promise to pay it forward.
I promise to continue to see the good.
Please see it with me.
From the bottomless appreciation that will always be in my heart. I thank you.
Love,
Kate Lauer"
COVID 19 CASES IN YOUR FAMILY?
If Covid 19 affects your family, we ask that you contact our school nurse, Mrs. Kathy Reder. Please let her know if someone in your family has tested positive or that they have been quarantined due to an exposure to the virus. This information will help us track how prevalent it is in our community and plan for the future of your child's education. You can contact her by email at kreder@saintischool.org.
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH IS
COURTESY:
"Being thoughtful of others"
NOTES FROM THE NURSE
WHAT DOES QUARANTINE MEAN?
I want to thank all of the families for their cooperation who are affected by COVID quarantine. We know it is a very, very difficult thing to do. Thank you again for your full cooperation as we work to keep our school open and healthy.
What does COVID quarantine mean?This is straight from Hamilton County Health Department:
"Quarantine helps to prevent exposing the public to individuals who may have COVID-19. Quarantine separates and restricts the movement of people who were exposed to a contagious disease, such as COVID-19, to see if they become sick.
If an individual is a close contact of a case of COVID-19, that individual will be quarantined for 14 days from the date after the last exposure (date they were last around the case). The individual shall remain in quarantine for the complete 14 days even if they receive a COVID-19 test and the results are negative.
Quarantine means staying away from others for 14 days. This includes all activities out of the home where others are present, such as school, sports, church, dance class, and any gathering with friends or family, both indoor and outdoor."
If your child is quarantined, please notify me right away if they start to show any symptoms. The contagious period starts 48 hours before the onset of symptoms. If you have any questions about how or when to quarantine, please give me a call.
SCHOOL NEWS
LUNCH MENU
Week of November 9
Hot Lunch-$2.50
Double Entree (grades 4-8) $1.50
Salad Entree-$3.25
Milk/Juice-$0.50
Every meal includes fruit and milk
Salad of the Week - BLT Salad
MONDAY: Hamburger/Cheeseburger, Baked Lays
TUESDAY: Pepperoni and cheese breadsticks, green beans
WEDNESDAY: Dough pretzel w/ cheese, salad
THURSDAY: Mexican pizza, corn
FRIDAY: Egg, cheese, bacon breadstick, hashbrown
NOVEMBER SPIRIT DAY OUTREACH
McCREARY COUNTY, KY
Submitted by Elaina L.
Our next Spirit Day is Friday, November 20. Our prayers and dollar donations will be for the people of McCreary County, Kentucky. McCreary County is located in southern Kentucky near the Tennessee border. McCreary is the poorest county in both Kentucky and the United States. Volunteers from our parish have traveled almost 200 miles, which takes about three hours, to deliver donated items. Our donations will be used for food, toiletries, cleaning and laundry supplies, clothing, toys, and other needed items. For your one dollar donation or a written prayer, your child can wear spirit wear to school instead of their uniform.
TOO MUCH LEFTOVER HALLOWEEN CANDY?
The cafeteria will once again be collecting leftover Halloween candy for the Corpus Christi food pantry. You can bring your candy to the cafeteria until Friday, November 13.
THE YEARBOOK NEEDS YOUR PHOTOS!
The yearbook needs your photos especially from 8th grade Confirmation, fall and winter sports, Halloween, teachers with their homeroom students, homeroom activities, and more! Please ensure that you are sending the highest possible ACTUAL size resolution photos to SaintIYearbook@gmail.com. Be sure to include your child's homeroom with the picture. Thank you from the yearbook volunteers!
SCOUT NEWS
PACK 850 ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE
Help donate to those in need! Pack 850 will be accepting canned food and non-perishable items from November 16-20. Donations will be taken to St. Martin’s Food Pantry. Boxes will be at each entry of the school, and you can drop your items off before going inside.
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
MERCY MCAULEY
Admissions Application Deadline is November 21. Also the deadline to submit the FACTS Financial Aid , the Catherine McAuley Scholarship, and the Spirit Scholarship Applications. Details and links to all these applications can be found at www.mercymcauley.org/classof2025.
MOUNT NOTRE DAME
Admission, Scholarship and Award, and Tuition Assistance applications are all due November 23. Please go to www.mndhs.org/admissions/admission-information-class-of-2025/ for more information and to apply.
BADIN
Ramformation Nights, Tuesday, November 17, In-Person, Wednesday, November 11, Virtual, Monday, November 30, 7:00-8:00pm. Register for these events at https://payit.nelnet.net/form/KcFHAbmI.
Applications due on December 1 for 9th grade admission, financial aid, merit scholarship and Letters of Recommendation for high achieving students.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JESUS 2020
St. Ignatius Parish invites families with young children to celebrate Advent together at our Happy Birthday, Jesus Event on Sunday, December 6 in the Ignatius Center. Families will choose staggered start times to help prevent overcrowding and allow time to clean between groups. Masks are required for this event!
Our theme this year is "Christmas Around the World". Please review the available slots at Happy Birthday, Jesus Event sign up and reserve a video time for your family! Please indicate your children's names and ages in the comment section of the sign up. SPACE IS LIMITED!
Cost is $10 per child (Free for children under 1). Mail or drop payment, cash or check, to the parish office or collection basket in an envelope marked "Happy Birthday, Jesus" along with your family name by November 29. If you have any questions, please contact Elaine Kroger at 661-6565 x2725 or ekroger@sainti.org.
Cost is $10 per child (Free for children under 1). Mail or drop payment, cash or check, to the parish office or collection basket in an envelope marked "Happy Birthday, Jesus" along with your family name by November 29. If you have any questions, please contact Elaine Kroger at 661-6565 x2725 or ekroger@sainti.org.
VIRTUAL BID & BUY THROUGH
NOVEMBER 15, 4:00pm
Help our parish thrive with a fun event just in time to celebrate our Jubilee! The St. Ignatius Virtual Bid & Buy is now live and runs until Sunday, November 15 at 4:00pm. Are you registered to bid? Visit Qtego to sign up to join the fun NOW! Share this link on Facebook and text it to your friends! http://qtego.net/qlink/stignatius.
Here is just a sampling of over 250 exciting items and packages waiting for you to bid on – there is something for everyone!
Luxury Weekend Getaway for you and 12 of your guests at a local mansion with indoor heated pool and hot tub.
BBQ Beer Bash in your favorite locale featuring Velvet Smoke BBQ and Westside Brewing Craft beers.
Wine Tasting Event with food pairings at a glam downtown condo, with Marty’s Hops and Vines Wine Expert.
'Dinner with Our Fathers’ freshly prepared dinner while you and your guests chat with Fr. Earl and friends!
Porch Party with Fr. Alex Pizza party for you and seven friends with our beloved banjo-playing Fr. Alex!
Golf Outing Day at the links with you and friends at Miami View Golf Club
Big Ticket Items: Blowup movie screen and projector, Nintendo Switch, Canon camera, Fire Tablet, Donna Salyer faux fox fur luxury throw, Sol And Selene glam backpack, telescope, Polar Express Train, basketball hoop, Balsam Hill Christmas Tree, Stella & Dot bags and much more!
Fun Items: Kids Science, pool party games, LEGOs, family game night games, mini golf passes, Barbie, outdoor fun, high school swag bags.
Sports: Joe Burrow Bengals Jersey, Eric Davis signed Reds hat, Bengals camp chair and table, sports memorabilia.
Around the House: Margarita slushie machine, services, tools, home décor, firepit, Instantpots, holiday faves.
Personal Care: three-month coffee club, haircuts, spa & salon day, men’s and women’s personal care kits.
One-of-a-kind items, Fine art and Collectibles: Artist Kay Worz tote and scarves, St. Francis garden statue blessed and signed by Fr. Kobak, handcrafted wreaths for all seasons.
On the Church Grounds: reserve your pew at Christmas Mass, win a VIP parking space, hang your sign on the concession stand.
Family Fun: Kings Island gold passes, Top Golf, Night Under The Stars At The Observatory, skating party, family Zoo membership.
Unique Items: $1,000 GC For orthodontics, Scarf it Up blankets made with love, Artisan hand blown glass pumpkin, handcrafted domino set, modern cast-aluminum Nativity, 34 designer handcrafted statement necklaces, and much more!
A heartfelt thanks to our generous donors both inside the parish and local businesses! There are some pretty exciting things to bid on, just in time for the holidays! See article on our website at www.sainti.org for complete details.
A heartfelt thanks to our generous donors both inside the parish and local businesses! There are some pretty exciting things to bid on, just in time for the holidays! See article on our website at www.sainti.org for complete details.
