Irish Insider
February 22, 2022
Hands of Gratitude
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In This Issue
  • Upcoming Event
  • Diocesan and Parish Tuition Assistance 22-23
  • SPICE Dinner
  • 2022-23 St Catharine School Calendar
  • Flower Sale
  • Community Night - Billy Lee's
  • TRIP/SCRIP
  • Current Volunteer Opportunities Available
  • Covid Updates
  • St. Catharine Athletics
  • Spring Sports Registration
  • Commissioner Opportunities
  • St Catharine Church
  • Youth Group
  • St Catharine Fish Fry
  • Columbus Catholic Men's Conference
  • Dr. David Anders
  • Blood Drive
Wednesday, February 23
School Mass - 9am

Thursday, February 24 - Wednesday, March 9
Flower Sale

Sunday, February 27
High School and Middle School Youth Group - 6pm - 8pm

Wednesday, March 2
Ash Wednesday
School Mass - 9am

Tuition Assistance Application
SPICE Dinner
The St Patrick's Day Dinner benefiting SPICE is BACK!! Mark your calendars and get your tickets today!!
We are also looking for volunteers to help make this night a HUGE success.
Click on the graphic for a printable version. You can also find these dates on the school Google calendar

  • August 24, 2022 - First Day of School
  • September 5, 2022 - Labor Day
  • September 30, 2022 - No School 
  • October 28, 2022 - No School - Staff Development
  • November 23 - 25, 2022 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
  • December 21, 2022 - January 3, 2023 - Christmas Vacation
  • January 13, 2023 - No School - Staff Development
  • January 16, 2023 - No School - Martin Luther King Day
  • February 17, 2023 - No School 
  • February 20, 2023 - No School - Presidents’ Day
  • March 13 - 17, 2023 - No School - Spring Break
  • April 7 & 10, 2023 - No School - Easter Break
  • May 29, 2023 - No School - Memorial Day
  • June 2, 2023 - Last Day of School
Community Night - Billy Lee's
Flower Sale
Keep an eye out for information on the spring flower sale coming home soon!

Important Dates:

Sale kick off: Thur, 2/24
Order forms w/cash or check due: Wed, 3/9 
Online order deadline: Fri, 3/18 
Order pick up: Sat, 5/14 9a-noon
Save money on your tuition!!


Shop scrip has daily bonus deals, which can be 5x as much. Check your RaiseRight app daily for these deals. If you're not signed up, please reach out to Alli Brinkmeyer and start earning money back on tuition, with your everyday shopping.
Register for Scrip using the RaiseRight App

St Catharines ID: 168A39F61LL94

You can also save with Kroger Community Rewards. Use organization #:81633 to register

Orders for physical gift cards will be placed on the first Friday of the month during the school year.

Any questions please contact Alli Brinkmeyer (614) 214-5428

E-gift cards and Reloads can be done at any time through the website or app (RaiseRight).
Get Signed Up TODAY
*St Catharine School and Church is not responsible for lost or stolen gift cards. They do not keep records of card numbers. Therefore, we suggest making note of your card numbers in case you are a victim of theft
SPICE Dinner Volunteers

We are looking for volunteers to help make this night a HUGE success.
Fish Fry Volunteers
Recess Duty

Volunteer shifts for February are now available!

Many Dates in February still need filled

We NEED your help!

Recess duty is from 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Cafeteria Volunteers

Volunteer shifts for February and March are now available!

Volunteers are needed:

Many dates need filled!

The Cafeteria volunteer shift is NOW from 10:45am to 12:45pm
Thank you!!
Volunteers are an invaluable group of individuals who provide a sense of community for the many parish and school activities at St. Catharine. It is the expectation of the St. Catharine Advisory Board that each parish family fulfills their obligation to actively support and participate in the parish and school. In addition, it is expected that parents volunteer their time and talent in helping with church and school-sponsored activities and programs. Such involvement is not only necessary for financial stability, but parents can provide a valuable service to the school and to the children by their dedication and support. In order that tuition rates may be kept at a reasonable level, parents are asked to volunteer for a minimum of 50 hours. per family

“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart” ~Elizabeth Andrew
If anyone in your household would have a Positive COVID-19 test result, or if any student has knowingly been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, you must notify Mr. Watts by calling or texting (614) 949-7713 as soon as possible, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Home Tests Limited Availability
We have limited availability of COVID tests in our school office. For the foreseeable future, we will only be distributing tests for symptomatic students and students with a known COVID exposure due to close contact. Call or email the office if you need a test sent home or for you to pick up.
Spring Athletics Registration
Registration is now open for all Spring Athletics.
  • Track and Field
  • Boys and Girls Lacrosse
  • Baseball
Commissioners Needed
A great way to serve our community and receive all your family's necessary volunteer hours is to help with our Diocesan Youth Recreation program. We are currently looking for commissioners in the following sports:

  • Girls Lacrosse
  • Boys Baseball
  • Boys Basketball


Please contact Paul Keiffer at 614-668-0134 or pkeiffer@gmail.com if you are interested in finding out more about these positions.
St Catharine Church
Mass Schedule
Sunday 8:30a - 11:00a - 5:00p

Eucharistic Adoration Chapel
6:00a - 9:00p daily except Saturday
Saturday 6:00a -4:00p

Youth Group
  • High School Youth Group meets in St Catharine Parish Center
  • Middle School Youth Group meets in the St Catharine School Gym
  • 6 pm - 8 pm

February

  • 27 - Middle School & High School

March

  • 6 - High School
  • 13 - Middle School & High School
  • 20 - High School
  • 27 - Middle School & High School

April

  • 3 - Middle School & High School
  • 24 - High School