DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, March 19, 2021

Be yourself.  Everyone else is taken.

• Our Donor of the Day is Dr. Mary Lukancic and husband Martin Salvino. Dr. Lukancic is a 1982 graduate and practices medicine in River Forest. We are blessed for decades with their kindness and generosity. Please keep them in a special prayer of thanks today

• Friday lectio group meets RIGHT NOW in Mr. H's room on the first floor.

• Rosary RIGHT NOW in the blessed sacrament chapel.

• Over the weekend, please put some food items aside to bring in on Monday to add to the blue cart.

• Where we are after yesterday's Lenten collection:  Seniors $204/900; Juniors $585/1,290; Sophomores $494/585; Freshmen $1,258/990 -  OVERALL $2,794/4.065

• Varsity Boys Basketball please meet in the commons now for a team picture!

• Seniors, please check your email for important senior information.

• Mrs. Griggs is still waiting on a few softball players to reply with information about this season. If you are not playing please let her know.

• Seniors: reminder to get your 3 little known facts in.

• STUDENTS:  If you are intending on attending the football game on Saturday you MUST present your school ID for admittance, you will NOT be admitted without it!  If you do not have an ID and are intending on coming to the game, see Mrs. Plankenhorn.

• The locations for the dances on Saturday and Sunday are as follows:  Juniors and Seniors will both be in the gym on Saturday night. On Sunday, the Freshmen will be in the gym and the Sophomores will be in the Perino Science Center. The dance is from 7-9 pm each night; please make sure you have rides home pre-arranged. Attendance at the dance will only be for those that have submitted their release form and paid the fee. No walk-ups will be allowed.

• REMINDER: School will begin at 8:50 am on Monday, March 22

• MASKS must be worn at all times at the football game tomorrow and social distancing guidelines will be strictly enforced.

• Lia Asani please come to the school office NOW!

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, March 18, 2021

Every day is a new day in your journey with God--and every day God has a message he is trying to share with you.

• Our Donor of the Day is James Duncan. Mr. Duncan is a 1969 Golden Bedan graduate and lives in Florida. We are blessed for decades of with his kindness and generosity. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Thursday lectio group meets RIGHT NOW in Mr. H's room on the first floor.

• Collection today for our Lenten Charities. Please be generous so we meet our class and personal goals.

• Let's also remember our local sisters and brothers who are hungry.  Once the blue cart is full, we'll deliver the food.

• Any student interested in helping the football team this year with filming and editing of the games please see Coach Eustice TODAY!!  Computer/tech knowledge is preferred.  Service hours will also be given.

• Tomorrow is green and white day! Break out your best Bruin gear! Please remember that no leggings, short shorts, or revealing attire are allowed. Think modestly when planning your outfit. Those that are deemed inappropriate will have to go home to change.

• The locations for the dances on Saturday and Sunday are as follows:  Juniors and Seniors will both be in the gym on Saturday night. On Sunday, the Freshmen will be in the gym and the Sophomores will be in the Perino Science Center. The dance is from 7-9 pm each night; please make sure you have rides home pre-arranged. Attendance at the dance will only be for those that have submitted their release form and paid the fee. No walk-ups will be allowed.

• STUDENTS:  If you are intending on attending the football game on Saturday you MUST present your school ID for admittance, you will NOT be admitted without it!  If you do not have an ID and are intending on coming to the game, see Mrs. Plankenhorn.

• Brianna Briggs and Dylan Hunter please come to the school office NOW!

• Softball open gym today at 4:30 in the gym. Please let Mrs. Griggs know by replying to your email if you are not planning on playing softball this spring.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, March 17, 2021

A Prayer of St. Patrick: “God’s might to uphold me, God’s wisdom to guide me … God’s word to speak for me … God’s shield to protect me … afar and near, alone or in a multitude.”

• Our Donor of the Day is James Finnegan. Mr. Finnegan is a 1952 graduate and splits his time between Florida and Illinois. We are blessed for decades with his kindness and generosity. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Lectio today tomorrow, and Friday.  Those who usually meet on Tuesday, will meet RIGHT NOW in Mr. H's room on the first floor.

• Collection tomorrow for our Lenten Charities. Please be generous so we meet our class and personal goals.

• Let's also remember our local sisters and brothers who are hungry.  Once the blue cart is full we'll deliver the food.

• Tomorrow there will be no dress-up theme since we are having mass. On Friday we’ll have a green and white day! Break out your best Bruin gear! Please remember that no leggings, short shorts, or revealing attire are allowed. Think modestly when planning your outfit. Those that are deemed inappropriate will have to go home to change.

• Maks Sharshekeev please see Mrs. Wagner after classes today

• Softball open gym Thursday in the gym from 4:30-6:30

• Anyone playing softball that hasn’t replied to Mrs. Griggs email sent on March 9th please reply or stop and see her by Friday.

• STUDENTS:  If you are intending on attending the football game on Saturday you MUST present your school ID for admittance, you will NOT be admitted without it!  If you do not have an ID and are intending on coming to the game, see Mrs. Plankenhorn.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, March 15, 2021

If we pray -- we will believe.  If we believe -- we will love.  If we love -- we will serve.

• Our Donor of the Day is Mike Gaughan. Mike is a 1972 graduate and he will celebrate his 50th Class Reunion next year. We are blessed for decades with his kindness and generosity. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Lectio this week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.  Those who usually meet on Tuesday, will meet on Wednesday.

• Our collection for our Lenten charities as of last Thursday:  Overall: $2,284 of $4,065 (56%) Seniors $157 of $900 (17%) Juniors $493 of $1,290 (38%) Sophomores $406 of $885 (46%) Freshmen $1,075 of $990 (108%)

• We will have dress up days for Homecoming week. Please remember that no leggings, short shorts, or revealing attire is allowed. Think modestly when planning your outfit. Those that are deemed inappropriate will have to go home to change.

1. Tuesday, March 16: no dress-up theme; Juniors are testing and the remainder of the student body is remote learning

2. Wednesday, March 17: dress as your favorite album cover

3. Thursday, March 18: Dennis uniform day for mass

4. Friday, March 19: Green and white day

• Brianne Briggs please come to the school office now.

• Congratulations to your Scholastic Bowl Team on winning all 3 rounds and capturing the first scholastic bowl SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP in 29 years!! Go Bruins

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, March 11, 2021

Kind words can be easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.

• Our Donor of the Day is Kevin Conerton. Kevin is a 1969 Golden Bedan graduate and has always been thankful for the sacrifices his parents made for him to attend St. Bede. We are blessed for decades with his kindness and generosity. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Please be sure to check our website for an inspiring message from Abbot Philip on our 100th Day of In-person learning.

• Students in Mrs. Jobst’s, Mrs. Haskell Free, and Mrs. Horst’s A period classes please come to the Perino Science Center NOW!

• Rosary right now in the chapel on 1st floor. There will be time for your lunch afterwards.

• Lectio this coming week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

• All freshman girls basketball players need to stop by Coach McGunnigal’s office for a photo form for basketball!

• Interested in Golf for next fall now is the time to start Spring Swing starts next week see Coach Cummings for details.

• Good luck to our Scholastic Bowl team at Sectionals on Saturday! #GoBruins

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, March 10, 2021

God of abundance, we are grateful for our many blessings. During this time of Lent let us be especially generous toward those who are not so fortunate.

• Our Donor of the Day is Edward Krolak. Mr. Krolak is a 1950 Golden Bedan graduate and this year he will celebrate his 71st Class Reunion at our Double Reunion Celebration. We are blessed with his generosity for decades. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Some food items have been added to the blue cart. Let's add more so we can make a delivery to the food pantry.

• Lectio this coming week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

• Lenten prayer service and collection for charities tomorrow.

• LAST CHANCE TO ORDER: Economic class Homecoming shirts may be purchased in the Collaborative Room from 7:25-7:45 tomorrow!

• We’ve made it to 100 days in person learning!! Free jean day tomorrow! Jeans may be worn, no holes or rips a modest top must be worn no cut off tops or hoodies will be allowed. CONGRATULATIONS this is quite an accomplishment!!

• There will be a one- hour late arrival on Monday, March 22. A period will begin promptly at 8:50 am.

• No school this Friday. Please adjust your calendars! There IS school on March 19!!

• Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for the Homecoming dance. The guidelines and release form for the Homecoming dance have been posted on Teacher Ease. You are responsible for reading the information, printing the release form, and signing up for the dance next week according to the guidelines. Ticket sales will be held in the Collaborative Room in the PSC from 7:25-7:45. A signed release form is required is required with the $10 payment. Please see Mrs. Manning with questions about the sign-up process.

• All varsity girls basketball players remember to see Coach McGunnigal at the end of the day today in his office

• At the beginning of each period tomorrow Mr. McGunnigal will be asking a TRIVIA QUESTION over the PA system. The first student to email him the correct answer will win the prize for that period. Winners will be announced prior to each question being asked at the next class period! His email address is tmcgunn@st-bede.com

• Any girl that is playing softball this spring, please check your email. If anyone is still interested in playing that is not already signed up, please see Mrs. Griggs by 2:00 Thursday. The Final uniform order by the locker room is Friday. Softball will be hosting an open gym for all players that are not currently playing volleyball this Saturday from 3:30-5:30 bring both indoor and outdoor clothes.

DAILY ANNOUNCMENTS - Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Merciful God, you are slow to anger and quick to forgive. We pray to be able to follow that example even when it's not easy. Give us patience. Give us compassion.

• Our Donor of the Day is Edward Ersfeldt. Mr. Ersfeldt is a 1969 Golden Bedan graduate and lives in Galena. We are blessed with his generosity for decades. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Congratulations to your Scholastic Bowl Bruins winning the Regional Championship in convincing fashion. Great job and good luck at Sectionals

• Thank you to everyone who helped with the Scholastic Bowl regional yesterday we could not have done it without all your great help.

• Let's be sure to remember our hungry sisters and brothers and bring food items in to fill the blue cart.

• Attention Stage Rats!  Work onstage continues with a session tonight at 7:30 p.m. Masks and social distancing will be required as before.  

• The guidelines and release form for the Homecoming dance have been posted on Teacher Ease.  You are responsible for reading the information, printing the release form, and signing up for the dance next week according to the guidelines. Ticket sales will be held in the Collaborative Room in the PSC from 7:25-7:45 am through Thursday this week. A signed release form is required is required with the $10 payment. Please see Mrs. Manning with questions about the sign-up process.

• Economic class Homecoming shirts may be purchased in the Collaborative Room from 7:25-7:45 each morning this week.

• We have our Lenten collection for our charities on Thursdays, but you can give your donations to your religion teachers any day of the week, if you wish.

• No school on Friday, so rosary will be at the beginning of Period E on Thursday.

• Lectio sessions next week.

• Thursday March 11 will be a free jean day. We will be celebrating the 100th day of in person instruction.  Jeans may be worn, no holes or rips a modest top must be worn no cut off tops or hoodies will be allowed.

• There is no school this Friday, March 12, there is however school next Friday, March 19. 

• There will be a one- hour late arrival on Monday, March 22.  A period will begin promptly at 8:50 am.

• All girls planning to play softball this spring, please check your email from Mrs. Griggs and reply ASAP

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, March 8, 2021

God of both the ordinary and extraordinary, give us the eyes to see the miracles around us and faith to believe you are present even in the most ordinary moments of our lives.

• Our Donor of the Day is John Locke. John is a 1950 graduate and this year he will celebrate his 1st Class Reunion at our Double Reunion Celebration. We are blessed with decades of his kindness and generosity. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Let's be sure to remember our hungry sisters and brothers and bring food items in to fill the blue cart.

• The guidelines and release form for the Homecoming dance have been posted on Teacher Ease.  You are responsible for reading the information, printing the release form, and signing up for the dance next week according to the guidelines. Ticket sales will be held in the Collaborative Room in the PSC from 7:25-7:45 am through Thursday this week. A signed release form is required is required with the $10 payment. Please see Mrs. Manning with questions about the sign-up process.

• Nick Pearse, Oskar Flodstrom, Logan Link, Nathan Potthoff, Gunnar Jauch, Braden Damerell, and Logan Griggs come to the main office now

• Thursday March 11 will be a free jean day. We will be celebrating the 100th day of in person instruction.  Jeans may be worn, no holes or rips a modest top must be worn no cut off tops or hoodies will be allowed.

• There is no school this Friday, March 12, there is however school next Friday, March 19. 

• There will be a one- hour late arrival on Monday, March 22.  A period will begin promptly at 8:50 am.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, March 5, 2021

God of abundance, we are grateful for our many blessings.  Let us be generous toward those who are not so fortunate.

• Our Donor of the Day is Norbert and Betty Dudek. The Dudek’s are loyal friends and many of their children and grandchildren attended St. Bede. We are blessed for decades with their kindness and generosity. Please keep them in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Congratulations to our final round of winners from our February Calendar Raffle: Guillermo Sandoval, Karen Grotti, Madison McGunnigal, Christine Hermosillo, John & Stacy Aden, Colleen Mitchell, and Gina Bima! Thank you for your support!

• All boarding students meet in the LOFT after school today.

• Rosary right now in the blessed sacrament chapel on the 1st floor.  You will still have time to eat your lunch after the rosary.

• If you would like to read the before lunch prayer next week, please sign up in the main office.

• Results of yesterday's collection for Lenten charities: LENT 2021 ALMSGIVING:

1. Seniors - Overall Goal      $59/$900           6.5%

2. Juniors - Overall Goal       $223/$1,290      17.2%

3. Soph  - Overall Goal       $320/$885         36.1%

4. Frosh - Overall Goal       $926/$990         93.5%

• ► TOTAL              $1,646/$4,065     40.4%

• Any girl interested in playing volleyball needs to email Coach Bosnich if you have not already joined google classroom. There is a MANDATORY google meet on Sunday evening. First practice for ALL levels is Monday morning at 6 AM! More information to come on Sunday evening!

• The guidelines and release form for the Homecoming dance have been posted on Teacher Ease.  You are responsible for reading the information, printing the release form, and signing up for the dance next week according to the guidelines. Ticket sales will begin Monday, March8. Go to the Collaborative Room in the PSC from 7:25-7:45 am Monday through Thursday next week. A signed release form is required is required with the $10 payment. Please see Mrs. Manning with questions about the sign-up process. Homecoming SPIRIT wear is also on sale and able to be ordered at the same time.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, March 4, 2021

If you help someone carry his or her cross, you'll find out how light yours is.  Your perspective will change.

• Our Donor of the Day is Charles and Mary Lou Stewart. Mr. Stewart is a 1953 Golden Bedan and a wonderful supporter and friend. We are blessed for decades with their kindness and generosity. Please keep them in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Congratulations to our final round of winners from our February Calendar Raffle: Guillermo Sandoval, Karen Grotti, Madison McGunnigal, Christine Hermosillo, John & Stacy Aden, Colleen Mitchell, and Gina Bima! Thank you for your support!

• Today is our weekly collection for our Lenten charities in religion classrooms.   Recall that our goal is, at least, $2.50 per person per week toward our Lenten charities. 

• If you would like to read the before lunch prayer next week, please sign up in the main office.

• The guidelines and release form for the Homecoming dance have been posted on Teacher Ease.  You are responsible for reading the information, printing the release form, and signing up for the dance next week according to the guidelines. Ticket sales will begin Monday, March8. Go to the Collaborative Room in the PSC from 7:25-7:45 am Monday through Thursday next week. A signed release form is required is required with the $10 payment. Please see Mrs. Manning with questions about the sign-up process.

• Rosary tomorrow at the very beginning of lunch in the blessed sacrament chapel on the 1st floor.  You will still have time to eat your lunch after the rosary.

• Any girl interested in playing volleyball needs to email Coach Bosnich if you have not already joined google classroom. There is a MANDATORY google meet on Sunday evening. First practice for ALL levels is Monday morning at 6 AM! More information to come on Sunday evening!

• The Utica Business Assoc. is looking for volunteers to help decorate the town for St. Patrick’s Day and the Utica Knights of Columbus need volunteers to help at their Friday fish fry’s during lent.  Check your student email for details.

• CONGRATULATIONS to the top 10 students in the class of 2021:Alyssa Heitz, Lucy Kleczewski, Audrey Lopez, Isabelle Monroe, Nicholas Pearse, Nathan Potthoff, Jacob Schirz, Emily Szczepaniak, Elaina Wamhoff, and Cassie Williams. You should be very proud! Mrs. Gengler will be needing a picture, those that are remote check your St. Bede email and daily announcements, she will be contacting you with a day to come in for a photo.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, March 3, 2021

The-best-version-of-yourself will be faithful to the purposes and gifts given to you by God.

• Our Donor of the Day is James Schlosser. Mr. Schlosser is a 1978 graduate and is a loyal friend and generous supporter to St. Bede for decades. We are blessed with his kindness. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Tomorrow is our weekly collection for our Lenten charities in religion classrooms.   Recall that our goal is, at least, $2.50 per person per week toward our Lenten charities. 

• Congratulations to our final round of winners from our February Calendar Raffle: Guillermo Sandoval, Karen Grotti, Madison McGunnigal, Christine Hermosillo, John & Stacy Aden, Colleen Mitchell, and Gina Bima! Thank you for your support!

• The guidelines and release form for the Homecoming dance have been posted on Teacher Ease.  You are responsible for reading the information, printing the release form, and signing up for the dance next week according to the guidelines. Ticket sales will begin Monday, March8. Go to the Collaborative Room in the PSC from 7:25-7:45 am Monday through Thursday next week. A signed release form is required is required with the $10 payment. Please see Mrs. Manning with questions about the sign-up process.

• Congratulations to Alyssa Heitz for the second year in a row Alyssa has made the TRAC Scholastic Bowl Team this year she earned the # 1 spot answering more tossups than all other competitors in the conference. 

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, March 2, 2021

God promises to forgive as we forgive others.  He also forgets what he forgives... Let's imitate God's way of forgiving.

• Our Alumni of the Day is Mr. Francis Henkel. Francis is a 1951 graduate and this year is his 70th Class Reunion. He excelled in both boxing and football while at St. Bede. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• The guidelines and release form for the Homecoming dance have been posted on Teacher Ease.  You are responsible for reading the information, printing the release form, and signing up for the dance next week according to the guidelines. Ticket sales will begin Monday, March8. Go to the Collaborative Room in the PSC from 7:25-7:45 am Monday through Thursday next week. A signed release form is required is required with the $10 payment. Please see Mrs. Manning with questions about the sign-up process.

• Congratulations to our final round of winners from our February Calendar Raffle: Guillermo Sandoval, Karen Grotti, Madison McGunnigal, Christine Hermosillo, John & Stacy Aden, Colleen Mitchell, and Gina Bima! Thank you for your support!

• Let's fill the blue cart with food.  Also, recall that our goal is, at least, $2.50 per person per week toward our Lenten charities. 

• All boarding students need to see Mrs. Wagner in the LOFT after school today.

• Thanks, from Fr. Ronald, to all who have been leading the prayer of thanksgiving before lunch.  Please consider doing so.  Sign-up sheet in the main office.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, March 1, 2021

Faithful and merciful God guide us in your ways.  Never allow us to condemn; always help us to be merciful.  As you have seen fit to forgive us, may we forgive others. 

• Our Donor of the Day is Kenneth Borys. Mr. Borys is a 1961 graduate and lives in Minnesota. We have been blessed with his generosity for decades. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• We’re happy to announce that there will be a homecoming dance for St. Bede students! Seniors and Juniors will have their dance on Saturday, March 20, and Freshmen and Sophomores will be on Sunday, March 21. Both events will be from 7-9 pm. The cost will be $10 per person. Students will only be able to attend the dance with their grade level. Listen to announcements this week for the day that you may pick up the required paperwork from Mrs. Manning. The information sheet will require a parent and student signature in order for you to attend.

• Congratulations to our final round of winners from our February Calendar Raffle: Guillermo Sandoval, Karen Grotti, Madison McGunnigal, Christine Hermosillo, John & Stacy Aden, Colleen Mitchell, and Gina Bima! Thank you for your support!

• Thank you to seniors: Grace, Alyssa, Isabelle, Brady, Gunnar and Nathan for a very find job on Thursday at our prayer service.  Your insights into Hospitality gave us much to reflect upon.

• Each class has a Lenten charity. Let's also remember our hungry sisters and brothers, locally, by bringing in food for the blue cart and outside our area by filling the Lenten Rice Bowls.

• The guidelines and release form for the Homecoming dance will be posted on Teacher Ease today.  You are responsible for reading the information, printing the release form and signing up for the dance next week according to the guidelines. Please see Mrs. Manning with questions about the sign-up process.

• All boy boarding students see Mrs. Plankenhorn before you leave school today.

• Scholastic Bowl practice Tuesday and Thursday this week Regionals Monday March 8

• Ava Stone, Johnathan Hackney and Michael Shaw check your St. Bede e-mail for a message from Fr. Ronald.

• Coach Allen’s F period class please report to room 141 for class today.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, February 25, 2021

Faithful and merciful God, guide us in your ways.  Never allow us to condemn; always help us to be merciful.  As you have seen fit to forgive us, may we forgive others. 

• Our Alumni of the Day is Mr. Francis Henkel. Francis is a 1951 graduate and this year is his 70th Class Reunion. He excelled in both boxing and football while at St. Bede. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• The Thursday Lectio group will meet right now. Lectio will be in Mr. H's room # 118 on first floor.

• First collection for our Lenten charities will be today in your religion classes.

• Rosary right now at the beginning of lunch.  After this week, it will be on Friday.  Rosary in chapel on the first floor. You will have time to eat your lunch once the rosary is over.

• Scholastic Bowl today in Morrison bus will leave at 3:10 from in front of Academy.

• Congratulations to our third round of winners from our February Calendar Raffle: Bryan Dilley, Ann Savio, Noah Setser, Matt Schneider, Peggy Kleczewski and Vince Gatza! Thank you for your support!

• We’re happy to announce that there will be a homecoming dance for St. Bede students! Seniors & Juniors will have their dance on Saturday, March 20, and Freshmen & Sophomores will be on Sunday, March 21. Both events will be from 7-9 pm. The cost will be $10 per person. Listen to announcements next week for the day that you may pick up the required paperwork from Mrs. Manning. The information sheet will require a parent and student signature in order for you to attend. 

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, February 24, 2021

People do not decide their future; they decide their habits and their habits decide their future.

• Our Donor of the Day is Dr. Thomas and Jeanne Doyle. Thomas is a 1975 graduate and he is a radiologist. Thomas will be celebrating his 70th reunion this year at our double reunion celebration this year. They are longtime friends and supporters to St. Bede and we are blessed with their generosity. Please keep them in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Students are leading the before lunch prayer over the intercom.  If you want to do so, there is a sign-up sheet in the main office.

• Lectio groups will meet right now and tomorrow.  Check the display to remind yourself what day is yours. If you normally meet on Friday, you meet NOW, because Friday is a half day.  Lectio will be in Mr. H's room # 118 on first floor.

• Congratulations to our third round of winners from our February Calendar Raffle: Bryan Dilley, Ann Savio, Noah Setser, Matt Schneider, Peggy Kleczewski and Vince Gatza! Thank you for your support!

• First collection for our Lenten charities will be tomorrow in your religion classes

• Rosary tomorrow at beginning of lunch.  After this week, it will be on Friday.  Rosary in chapel on the first floor.

• Juniors, please bring in your $60 payment to the business office for the ACT test.  Due March 1st.

• Friday is a half day with classes A-D meeting:  IVCC Phycology will meet at 11:20 in your normal room.

• Friday is also a schedule 2 dress code day which means jeans and a modest top may be worn free of charge. Jeans must be in good repair, no holes or rips, a modest top must be worn, no hoodies or half shirts.  If you choose not to wear jeans our daily DENNIS uniform dress code must be followed.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Do the best you can till you know better.  Then, when you know better, do better.

• Our Donor of the Day is Mr. and Mrs. John Breslin. The Breslin’s are loyal friends and dedicated supporters to St. Bede. We are blessed with their kindness and generosity that we have received for decades. Please keep them in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Students are leading the before lunch prayer over the intercom.  If you want to do so, there is a sign-up sheet in the main office.

• Lectio groups will meet right now, Thursday and Friday.  Check the display to remind yourself what day is yours. If you normally meet on Friday, you meet tomorrow, because Friday is a half day.  Lectio will be in Mr. H's room # 118 on first floor.

• First collection for our Lenten charities will be on Thursday in your religion classes.

• Rosary on Thursday at lunch.  After this week, it will be on Friday.

• Congratulations to our third round of winners from our February Calendar Raffle: Bryan Dilley, Ann Savio, Noah Setser, Matt Schneider, Peggy Kleczewski and Vince Gatza! Thank you for your support!

• Juniors, please bring in your $60 payment to the business office for the ACT test.  Due March 1st.

• Students if you have not filled out your lunch form for March yet please do so NOW they are due TODAY!

• Congratulations to Jacob Schirz and Lucy Kleczewski for being selected as St. Bede’s nominees for the Oglesby Elks Teen of the Year.  Jacob and Lucy Please Ms. Bernabei today.

• Wilt Cao, David Liu, Aaron Wang, and Alan Zou please see Mrs. Plankenhorn NOW.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, February 22, 2021

Some good Lenten questions to reflect on: How do you hear God's daily call? What is the specific mission that God has assigned to you? How do you evaluate your effectiveness?

• Our Donor of the Day is Mark and Chris Potthoff. Mr. Potthoff is a 1968 graduate. We are blessed with their kindness and generosity that we have received for decades. Please keep them in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Juniors, please bring in your $60 payment to the business office for the ACT test. Due March 1st.

• Lectio groups will meet this week tomorrow, Thursday and Friday. Check the display to remind yourself what day is yours. Lectio will be in Mr. H's room # 118 on first floor.

• First collection for our Lenten charities will be on Thursday in your religion classes.

• Congratulations to our third round of winners from our February Calendar Raffle: Bryan Dilley, Ann Savio, Noah Setser, Matt Schneider, Peggy Kleczewski and Vince Gatza! Thank you for your support!

• Today we will start praying before lunch. Students will lead the prayer over the intercom. If you want to do so, there is a sign-up sheet in the main office.

• Scholastic Bowl home meet tonight: Team meet after school in the Art Studio to help set up.

• The freshman girls basketball game for tonight will begin at 5:30 pm. Any freshman girls needing tickets for tonight’s game please see Coach McGunnigal NOW!

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, February 19, 2021

As Mother Teresa once said: I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.

• Our Donor of the Day is James Brown. Mr. Brown attended St. Bede Junior College and lives in Grand Ridge, IL. James has been a loyal and generous supporter for decades and we are blessed with his kindness. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Want to read a before meal prayer during Lent? We will start on Monday. If you want do so, there is a sign-up sheet in the main office.

• Thanks to all who brought in food for the hungry. Hunger continues. So, we'll start filling the blue cart once again.

• Juniors, please bring in your $60 payment to the business office for the ACT test. Due March 1st.

• Lectio groups will meet this coming week on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

• IF YOU BORROWED A CHROMEBOOK CHARGER FROM MR. HARLOW IT NEEDS TO BE RETURNED BEFORE YOU LEAVE SCHOOL TODAY!!

• Congratulations to our second round of winners from our February Calendar Raffle: Michael Heuser, Mike Monn, Kevin Sampson, Mary Koplin, Janessa Hart, Annie Cole, and Lana & Gary Peterlin! Thank you for your support!

• Seniors signing up for Area Career Center classes next year must have their registration complete, deposit and all materials turned in to Ms. Bernabei by Monday.

• There are still seats left in the IVCC ACT prep course. Registration has been extended to Monday, Feb 22nd. Course dates have changed since the original announcement. See your student email for updated information.

• Brianda Cain, Ava Cole, James Erwin, Gia Gayan, Andrew Goddard, Lauren Griggs, Logan Humpage, Paige Kraml, Rylee McGunnigal, Kaden Monterastelli, Mia Monterastelli, Quenten Sondgeroth, Charlie Vaessen, Jessica Waddell, Hunter Welch. You must complete your Area Career Center registration and turn in the deposit and all materials to Ms. Bernabei by Monday.

• CHEERLEADERS: If you ordered any cheer item, they are here and you need to pick them up in Mr. McLaughlin’s room TODAY!

• Congratulations to Emily Szczepaniak for being chosen as the Oglesby Elks Teen of the Month for February!

• Nathan Potthoff and Brendan Pillion see Coach Cummings in the Art Studio during lunch

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, February 18, 2021

Loving God, give us the wisdom this Lent to distinguish between what is necessary and unnecessary, between our needs and our wants. What we save on our wants may we help others in their needs.

• Our Donor of the Day is Joretta Ewald. Mrs. Ewald is the wife of the late Dr. Richard Ewald who graduated from St. Bede in 1952. We are grateful for her kindness and the support we have received for decades from the Ewald’s. Please keep Joretta in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Please keep James Sanchez and his family in your prayers, his brother and St. Bede alum, Daniel (Br. Marion) passed away unexpectedly. May he rest in peace.

• Juniors, please bring in your $60 payment to the business office for the ACT test. Due March 1st.

• Scholastic Bowl practice today after school

• Bella Hagenbuch please see Mrs. Plankenhorn now.

• Congratulations to our second round of winners from our February Calendar Raffle: Michael Heuser, Mike Monn, Kevin Sampson, Mary Koplin, Janessa Hart, Annie Cole, and Lana & Gary Peterlin! Thank you for your support!

• Softball uniforms need to be ordered by 11:59 pm tonight. If you haven’t ordered yet, please check your email for the link that Mrs. Griggs sent you.

• Want to read a before meal prayer during Lent? We will start on Monday. If you want do so, there is a sign-up sheet in the main office.

• Since we hope to deliver food to the pantry tomorrow, please bring in food items tomorrow. Our hungry sisters and brothers will benefit from our Lenten mercy.

• Lectio groups will meet this coming week on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Lent is about Mercy. Mercy is about love about the way God wants us to love. Mercy is all about charity.

• Our Donor of the Day is Edward Filippini. Mr. Filippini is a 1960 graduate and he will be celebrating his 60th reunion this year at our double reunion celebration! We have been blessed with his kindness and generosity for decades. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Juniors & Seniors planning a college visit MUST turn in a College Visit Request form to Ms. Bernabei at least 3 days before the scheduled visit. Students will not be excused for a college visit on the same days as the Jr/Sr Retreat.

• Since we hope to deliver food to the pantry on Friday, please bring in food items tomorrow and Friday. Our hungry sisters and brothers will benefit from our Lenten mercy.

• Scholastic Bowl practice Tomorrow after school

• Congratulations to our second round of winners from our February Calendar Raffle: Michael Heuser, Mike Monn, Kevin Sampson, Mary Koplin, Janessa Hart, Annie Cole, and Lana & Gary Peterlin! Thank you for your support!

• REMINDER: Water bottles are to be brought from home for you to drink throughout the day. You may refill your bottles at the refill stations that are provided. The water fountains are bagged up as to NOT have people drinking from there due to COVID-19 restrictions. This holds true for faucets in the restrooms: DO NOT drink from the faucets in the bathroom’s once your mouth touches the faucet it is now contaminated and creates an east way to spread ALL viruses.