DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Gratitude is the fountain of faith.  It has the unique capability of humbling us while elevating our souls.

• Juniors you have John Grossman visiting on Wednesday, Freshmen on Thursday morning and Sophomores Thursday afternoon. Relaxed dress will be allowed.  Please dress comfy but respectful.  Juniors will report to your A period class tomorrow for the prayer service and then proceed to the gym for your retreat.  Freshmen report directly to the gym Thursday DO NOT report to your A period class.

• Everyone signed up for the variety show will need to be the church at 7 pm to rehearse on tonight. Once you have performed you may leave. Everyone will need to bring recorded music if needed and a face mask.

• A link will be sent to juniors and seniors via SBA email account, for those interested in attending prom (May 1).  This is the ONLY WAY to sign up for prom. Deadline is this Friday, April 16. 

• The Habitat for Humanity home build has begun.  If you want to volunteer to help this Saturday, see Fr. Ronald or put your name on the sign-up sheet on his office door. Yow will get service hours while being part of a truly great project.

• If you are interested in running for a position on the student government executive board – listen up! Students interested in the positions of President or Vice-President must be in the current junior class and have had at least one year of experience as a student government member. The positions of Treasurer and Secretary require a year of student government experience. To have your name placed on the ballot and to go over the rules and expectations, please see Mrs. Manning by Wednesday, April 21 @ 2 pm. No exceptions will be allowed beyond this deadline. The election will be held on Friday, April 23.

• Students in need of service hours for the 2021/2022 school year, please contact Mrs. Gengler for more information. Thank you

• Any girls basketball player who ordered individual photos should stop by Coach McGunnigal’s office now to pick them up.

• All sophomore girls basketball players should begin turning in their uniforms tomorrow to Coach McGunnigal. Also, Teghan Tillman, Ryann Stoudt and Renn Ludford

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DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, April 12, 2021

Today is the anniversary of the death of our beloved Br. George who died one year ago. Remember him when you go by his statue at the entrance to the science center. Let us now pray the Hail Mary for his intention.

• Please keep Mrs. Kunkel from the business office in your prayers, her mother passed away on Friday.

• The Habitat for Humanity home build has begun. If you want to volunteer to help, see Fr. Ronald or put your name on the sign-up sheet on his office door. Yow will get service hours while being part of a truly great project.

• During Lent we generously support a number of charities. The following gifts were made:

  $1,600 to the village of Kamakwie in Sierra Leone.

  $ 750 to Smile Train to insure corrective surgery for 3 children with cleft palates.

  $1,000 to Zakat to provide 2 pumps to ensure fresh water for a village in Cambodia and another in a place to be announced.

  $ 900 to Heifer International that distributes animals, along with agricultural and values-based training, to families in need around the world as a means of providing self-sufficiency.

  $ 350 to Catholic Relief Services to help the hungry throughout the world.

Again, thank you so much for your continued generosity to our needy sisters and brothers near and far.

• Last call for the variety show! If you plan on participating, you need to sign up today. The google classroom code is 72mdsa4 Rehearsals will be Tuesday, Wed. and Thursday evening beginning at 6:30 in the church. Times will be emailed to you today, so please check your email. If you have questions, please see Mrs. Griggs.

• SENIORS you are invited to attend tomorrow’s HOME volleyball game. If you plan on coming you MUST get a ticket from Mr. McLaughlin TODAY!! You will NOT be admitted without a ticket!

• Reminder Golfers and anyone interested in golfing next fall the spring swing is every Tuesday and Thursday after school in the golf room

• If you are interested in running for a position on the student government executive board – listen up! Students interested in the positions of President or Vice-President must be in the current junior class and have had at least one year of experience as a student government member. The positions of Treasurer and Secretary require a year of student government experience. To have your name placed on the ballot and to go over the rules and expectations, please see Mrs. Manning by Wednesday, April 21 @ 2 pm. No exceptions will be allowed beyond this deadline. The election will be held on Friday, April 23.

• Mrs. Manning’s period G class report to room 217 today.

• Mrs. Gonzalez’s period H class report to room 217 today. Claire and Mia Morrow and Rubi De La Torre please see Mrs. Plankenhorn NOW!

• Faculty and staff please check your email for an email from Mrs. Plankenhorn this morning. Please respond ASAP!

• Students in need of service hours for the 2021/2022 school year, please contact Mrs. Gengler for more information. Thank you.

• PSAT Room Changes & Substitutions - April 13, 2021

Period A: Mrs. Griggs – Advanced Chorus – Room 17 with Mr. Fitzpatrick

Period C: Mrs. Griggs – Band – Room 327 with Mrs. Haskell Free

Mrs. Prushinski – Religion IV – Room 15 with Mrs. Bruner

Mrs. Horst – Study Hall – Room 326 with Ms. Cox

Period D: Mrs. Prushinski - P.E. I Study Hall – Library with Mrs. Rynkewicz

Period E: Mrs. Griggs – Study Hall – Room 326 with Mr. Cummings

Mrs. Horst – Speech – Mr. Heuser to room 118

Mrs. Prushinski – Religion IV – Room 15 with Mr. Fitzpatrick

Ms. Bernabei – Study Hall - Room 212 with Mrs. Morrow.

Period F: Everyone returns to their normal Tuesday schedule.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, April 1, 2021

Rather than seeing the glass as half-full or half empty, think about what might make the glass and whatever else is in it a little bit better.

• Our Donor of the Day is John Gaughan. Mr. Gaughan is a 1970 graduate and is in the St. Bede Hall of Fame. He is a longtime friend and generous supporter of St. Bede for decades. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Today is the last day of our collection for our Lenten charities.  Please be generous.  Give donations to your religion teachers or to Fr. Ronald.

• The Habitat for Humanity home build has begun.  If you want to volunteer to help, see Fr. Ronald or put your name on the sign-up sheet on his office door.

• If you are a sophomore or junior and are interested in jump starting your college credits through IVCC flyers are available in Mrs. Plankenhorn’s office.  These classes will NOT be applied to St. Bede graduation credits.

• Congratulations to Junior Lia Bosnich for being selected to the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Special Mention All-State team!!

• Addison Bontz please come to the school office.

• Sign-up to support our Just Imagine MEGA Raffle and help to close the fundraising gap for students at SBA! Do Something MEGA…. for SAINT BEDE, Click Here To Purchase Raffle Ticket

• Just Imagine Mega Raffle

  Only 750 Tickets will be sold! Seller’s Drawing - $1,000 Prize.

  Every seller of 5 tickets will be entered into a separate drawing for $1,000.

  Drawing Date: Saturday, June 19, 2021

  1st Prize - $10,000 plus seller of the ticket receives $350

  2nd Prize - $5,000 plus seller of the ticket receives $350

  3rd Prize - $3,000 plus seller of the ticket receives $350

• The 38th Saint Bede Auction “JUST IMAGINE” ~ Saturday, June 19, 2021

  This year, Saint Bede is taking on a new form, by giving our supporters options. Whether you attend the micro hybrid event with limited in-person attendance at Saint Bede, host an intimate viewing party at your home or support the auction by donating or bidding virtually, we are confident with your participation, we can be successful! Email bprokup@st-bede.com for more information. https://www.st-bede.com/auction-and-special-events

  Let’s IMAGINE together! Let’s JUST do it together! We got this together!

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, March 31, 2021

What kind of world do we want to leave to those who come after us, to children who are now growing up?

• Our Donor of the Day is Christopher Kunkel. Mr. Kunkel is a 1952 Golden Bedan graduate and is a longtime friend and generous supporter of St. Bede for decades. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Boys tennis players remember your uniform order needs to be placed tomorrow by midnight!

• LAST CALL for April lunch orders.  If you have not filled it out yet please do it NOW!! It was sent by me through Teacherease early last week.  You will not have a lunch delivered if you do not order.

• This is the last week of our collection for our Lenten charities.  Please be generous.  Give donations to your religion teachers today and tomorrow.

• Let's fill the blue cart with food before the Easter break.

• Holy Thursday prayer service tomorrow.

• The Habitat for Humanity home build has begun.  If you want to volunteer to help, see Fr. Ronald or put your name on the sign-up sheet on his office door.

Ø  Maks Sharshekeev and Alan Zou see Mrs. Wagner after school today.

• All softball players please see Mrs. Griggs outside the main office during lunch today to pick up your practice schedule.  The first practice in Monday at 4:30

• Anyone interested in participating in the Spring Variety Show on April 16, join the google classroom to sign up: code: 72mdsa4 Rehearsals will Be scheduled April 12-15 in the church.

•   Seniors! Mrs. Griggs sent you an email a few weeks ago with a yearbook survey that needs filled out. Please try and complete over spring break! If you need the link to the survey again, please email Mrs. Griggs.

• Sign-up to support our Just Imagine MEGA Raffle and help to close the fundraising gap for students at SBA! Do Something MEGA…. for SAINT BEDE, Click Here To Purchase Raffle Ticket

• Just Imagine Mega Raffle

  Only 750 Tickets will be sold! Seller’s Drawing - $1,000 Prize.

  Every seller of 5 tickets will be entered into a separate drawing for $1,000.

  Drawing Date: Saturday, June 19, 2021

  1st Prize - $10,000 plus seller of the ticket receives $350

  2nd Prize - $5,000 plus seller of the ticket receives $350

  3rd Prize - $3,000 plus seller of the ticket receives $350

• The 38th Saint Bede Auction “JUST IMAGINE” ~ Saturday, June 19, 2021

  This year, Saint Bede is taking on a new form, by giving our supporters options. Whether you attend the micro hybrid event with limited in-person attendance at Saint Bede, host an intimate viewing party at your home or support the auction by donating or bidding virtually, we are confident with your participation, we can be successful! Email bprokup@st-bede.com for more information. https://www.st-bede.com/auction-and-special-events

  Let’s IMAGINE together! Let’s JUST do it together! We got this together!

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Through his resurrection, Christ transforms our sorrows into joy.

• Our Donor of the Day is Peter Koyak. Mr. Koyak is a 1969 Golden Bedan and lives in Naples, Florida. Mr. Koyak is a Notre Dame grad and long-time supporter of St. Bede. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• This is the last week of our collection for our Lenten charities.  Please be generous.

• Let's fill the blue cart with food before the Easter break.

• Anyone who is interested in going out for Boys Tennis needs to see Mr. McLaughlin now.

• Students if you haven’t done so already please take a minute to fill out your lunch order form for April NOW!  Even if you are choosing NOT to order lunch please fill one out indicating that.

• Golfers Spring Swing this week is Tuesday only no Spring Swing on Thursday.

• The music and theater department will be hosting a musical/instrumental variety show in the church on Friday, April 16 at 7:30 pm.  Rehearsals will be scheduled the week of April 12.  If you are interested in performing, please join the Google class room.  Code: 72mdsa4 Signs and information will be emailed out to the student body this week.  Questions: please see Fr. Dominic or Mrs. Griggs

• Softball Open Practice tonight at 4:30, please meet at the field.  Bring indoor shoes in case of rain.

• Teghan Tillman See Mr. Cummings today.

• Sign-up to support our Just Imagine MEGA Raffle and help to close the fundraising gap for students at SBA! Do Something MEGA…. for SAINT BEDE, Click Here To Purchase Raffle Ticket

• Just Imagine Mega Raffle

  Only 750 Tickets will be sold! Seller’s Drawing - $1,000 Prize.

  Every seller of 5 tickets will be entered into a separate drawing for $1,000.

  Drawing Date: Saturday, June 19, 2021

  1st Prize - $10,000 plus seller of the ticket receives $350

  2nd Prize - $5,000 plus seller of the ticket receives $350

  3rd Prize - $3,000 plus seller of the ticket receives $350

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, March 29, 2021

Talents are gifts that God gives us to enjoy, but we enjoy them even more once they are shared.

• Our Donor of the Day is Peter and Mary Gericke. Mr. Gericke is a 1969 Golden Bedan graduate and are blessed with their generosity and friendship for decades. Please keep them in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Interested in part-time work with flexible hours? Work includes yard work house care, e.g. painting.  See Fr Ronald for more information.

• This is the last week of our collection for our Lenten charities.  Please be generous.

• Let's fill the blue cart with food before the Easter break.

• Gia Rigazio please return Fr. Dominic's ring light to the school office before Thursday. Petra Mitchell please return Fr. Dominic's video equipment to the school office before Thursday. These items are needed over spring break for other projects.

• Sign-up to support our Just Imagine MEGA Raffle and help to close the fundraising gap for students at SBA! Do Something MEGA…. for SAINT BEDE, Click Here To Purchase Raffle Ticket

• Just Imagine Mega Raffle

  Only 750 Tickets will be sold! Seller’s Drawing - $1,000 Prize.

  Every seller of 5 tickets will be entered into a separate drawing for $1,000.

  Drawing Date: Saturday, June 19, 2021

  1st Prize - $10,000 plus seller of the ticket receives $350

  2nd Prize - $5,000 plus seller of the ticket receives $350

  3rd Prize - $3,000 plus seller of the ticket receives $350

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, March 26, 2021

Holiness isn't measured by our perfection. It's measured by how we love.

• Our Donor of the Day is Paul Robich. Mr. Robich is a 1969 Golden Bedan graduate and is the President of RCMA, an architecture, design planning firm located in Los Angeles, CA. He is a longtime friend and generous supporter of St. Bede. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Attention Stage Rats. We will be meeting for a work session Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. Wear clothes for painting.

• ·Please keep our seniors in your prayers. This is their second day of retreat.

• ·Where we are after yesterday's Lenten collection:

o Seniors $300/900;

o Juniors $685/1,290

o Sophomores $495/585

o Freshmen $1,449/990

o OVERALL $3,203/4.065

• Interested in part-time work with flexible hours? Work includes yard work house care, e.g. painting. See Fr Ronald for more information.

• Want to get involved with the cereal box challenge? Put your name on sign-up sheet on Fr. Ronald's office door.

• A Habitat for Humanity build will begin soon in Ladd. We helped with a build in Ottawa. If you want to help with this build, put name on sign-up sheet on Fr. Ronald's door. No building experience necessary.

• Open gym for softball this Saturday at 3:30. Bring inside and outside gear. Everyone that is not playing volleyball should attend. The last open gym will be Tuesday, March 30 at 4:30. The first official practice will be Monday, April 5th at 4:30 for JV and Varsity.

• Volunteers needed for the City of Oglesby Easter Egg hunt tomorrow! See your student email for details.

• Juniors, check your email for a recording of the College Night Presentation presented by Ms. Bernabei last night. You should begin submitting your college applications this July in time for the early deadlines This will improve your chance of being accepted. Watch this recording and see Ms. Bernabei asap when you have questions.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, March 25,2021

Life is too short to be lived halfheartedly.

• ·Our Donor of the Day is Jeff and Trish Martin. Mr. Martin is a 1982 graduate from the Academy and is the Director of Wealth Planning at Fifth Third Bank who generously matches his donations. We are blessed for decades with their kindness and generosity. Please keep them in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Please keep our seniors in your prayers. They will be on retreat today and tomorrow.

• · Interested in part-time work with flexible hours? Work includes yard work house care, e.g. painting. See Fr Ronald for more information.

• · Collection for our Lenten charities today. Please be generous.

• · Want to get involved with the cereal box challenge? Put your name on sign-up sheet on Fr. Ronald's office door.

• · A Habitat for Humanity build will begin soon in Ladd. We helped with a build in Ottawa. If you want to help with this build, put name on sign-up sheet on Fr. Ronald's door. No building experience necessary.

• · Today is the feast of the Annunciation. We celebrate when Mary accepted the invitation to be the mother of Jesus. It's 9 months till Christmas.

• · Softball open gym tonight at 4:30 and Saturday at 3:30

• · College presentation tonight and next week, see your student email for virtual links and in-person attendance details.

o Tonight, March 25, 2021, 6pm St. Bede Academy College Information Night, Virtual and in-person, RSVP required for in-person, Seating is limited.

o March 31, 2021, 4pm University of Massachusetts Amherst. Registration required prior to the event.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Sometimes sitting silently alongside someone is the best gift we can give. Sometimes advice is helpful. The important thing is that we show up.

• Our Donor of the Day Dona Ostermeyer. Mrs. Ostermeyer is a longtime friend and generous supporter to St. Bede for decades and is related to Brother Joseph and Father Owen and we are grateful for her kindness. Please keep Mrs. Ostermeyer in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Please keep our seniors in your prayers. They will be on retreat tomorrow and Friday.

• Collection for our Lenten charities tomorrow. Please be generous.

• Want to get involved with the cereal box challenge? Put your name on sign-up sheet on Fr. Ronald's office door.

• A Habitat for Humanity build will begin soon in Ladd. We helped with a build in Ottawa. If you want to help with this build, put name on sign-up sheet on Fr. Ronald's door. No building experience necessary.

• Seniors: if you have not turned in your senior night forms for Friday due so TODAY to Mr. McLaughlin.

• Bri Briggs' father died yesterday. Please remember him and Bri in your prayers.

• Please continue to keep L-P freshman, Jaiden Allen and his family in your prayers. We have sent a gift to be added to the scholarship being established in his name.

• STUDENTS: Thank you all so much for having your school ID’s out and ready when attending the homecoming game on Saturday. Same rules apply for this Friday! You must present your school ID for admittance. Those few students that gave me your names last week, we still have that list. If you are planning on coming and do not have your school ID see Mrs. Plankenhorn NOW! You must have a school ID or a ticket for admittance.

• Students please have a mask from home with you upon entering school.

• Softball open Gym this Thursday from 4:30-6 and Saturday from 3:30-5.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, March 23, 2021

In a world filled with change, the stability of God is comforting.  When faced with unexpected challenges, we can always take refuge in Him.

• Our Donor of the Day is Gregory Haas. Mr. Haas is a 1969 Golden Bedan graduate and is a retired IBM employee, which is generously matched by IBM. We are blessed for decades of his kindness and support. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Rubi De La Torre, Grace Mertel, Jaelyn Weber, and Lea Asani please come to the school office now!

• The WYSE team needs to report to the PSC for a photo and medal distribution NOW!

• Bri Briggs' father died yesterday. Please remember him and Bri in your prayers.

• Please continue to keep L-P freshman, Jaiden Allen and his family in your prayers.  We have sent a gift to be added to the scholarship being established in his name.

• STUDENTS:  Thank you all so much for having your school ID’s out and ready when attending the homecoming game on Saturday.  Same rules apply for this Friday!  You must present your school ID for admittance.  Those few students that gave me your names last week, we still have that list.  If you are planning on coming and do not have your school ID see Mrs. Plankenhorn NOW! You must have a school ID or a ticket for admittance.

• Seniors: if you have not turned in your senior night forms for Friday due so TODAY to Mr. McLaughlin

• Students please have a mask from home with you upon entering school.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, March 22, 2021

God keeps his promises and will do what he says.  It's not a matter of if, but only a matter of when.

•  Our Donor of the Day is Eureka Savings Bank. Eureka Savings Bank is a loyal friend and generous supporter to St. Bede and the auction for decades. We are blessed with their kindness. Please keep them in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Before the Easter break let's make an effort to get the Blue Cart filled so we can deliver food to our hungry sisters and brothers.

• Rubi De La Torre, Grace Mertel, Reese Ludford and Scott Zhou please come to the school office now!

• Congratulations to Nick Kerasotes for successfully completing his Eagle Scout project and having it approved by the local council last night.  Nick’s project is simply waiting for National approval to gain official Eagle Scout status.  Overall, based on the number of people who get involved in scouting, only 2-4% will attain Eagle Scout status.  Nick is in very elite company and joins many Saint Bede alum who have achieved the Eagle Scout ranking!

• Macklin Brady please see Mrs. Prokup for your spirit wear order today!!

• A Bowling team picture will be taken for both boys and girls today in the commons area during the first part of lunch

• TOMORROW at the beginning of lunch the WYSE team needs to report to the PSC for a photo and medal distribution.

• Track and Field conditioning is starting today after school in the weight room

• Upcoming College presentations, see your student email for virtual links and in-person attendance details.

• March 24, 2021, 5:00 pm, Western Illinois University featuring Maddie Hewitt,  SBA Alum Class of 2019

• March 25, 2021, 6pm St. Bede Academy College Information Night, Virtual and in-person, RSVP required for in-person, Seating is limited.

• March 31, 2021, 4pm University of Massachusetts Amherst. Registration required prior to the event.

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.