DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, April 27, 2021

To make great choices, you must become very clear about why you are making them.

• Our Donor of the Day is Joseph & Bunny Howard. Joseph is a 1948 Golden Bedan graduate and celebrated his 90th birthday in December. They have been loyal friends and supporters to St. Bede for decades. We are blessed with their kindness and generosity. Please keep them in a special prayer of thanks today.

• STUDENT ATHLETES: You must be in attendance for a full school day to PARTICIPATE in practice or events unless excused by administration. Students must me in attendance for four class periods to ATTEND practice or events.

• The May lunch order was sent out yesterday! Please review and pre-order your lunches. We had an abnormally large number of kids that went to the kitchen yesterday to get a lunch they did not order. This system has been put in place so we can eliminate large groups in the cafeteria area. You must PRE-ORDER your lunch so it can be delivered to your class room. If you DO NOT order a lunch there will NOT be one made for you.

• 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

• Seniors that would like to provide pictures for the prom video, please email them to Mrs. Griggs by Tomorrow at 2pm.

• Senior boys get your money to Mr. McGunnigal for senior picnic.

• Reminder that the Honor’s Night is tomorrow starting at 6:30 – Seniors you may arrive at the church starting at 6:00: All others honored you will be watching from the comfort of your home and will receive your awards on Thursday. Log onto www.stbedeabbey.org a little before 6:30 pm.

• Sophie Ferrari please see Mrs. Plankenhorn today.

• Any student in the current freshmen through junior class that is interested in being a student government class representative should see Mrs. Manning to have their name placed on the ballot. No email requests will be accepted. The deadline is Thursday, April 29 @ 2 pm. No exceptions will be made. Voting will be electronic and take place on Friday, April 30 from 6 am-noon.

• Skip the airport this summer and travel at your own pace, MASK FREE, in the safety of your BRAND NEW 2021 Jayco Redhawk SE 27N Class C Motorhome! Enjoy the freedom of traveling with your family and friends again, without the risk of flight delays, cancellations or disruptive passengers. Learn More @ https://bede2021.ggo.bid/bidding/package/13357479

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, April 26, 2021

To live an inspiring life, you must be inspired.

• Many of our sisters and brothers are hungry. Let's fill the Blue Cart.

• Top 10 SENIORS: Today is the day to get your information sheet to Mrs. Plankenhorn. Bring it to the main office NOW!

• Any student in the current freshmen through junior class that is interested in being a student government class representative should see Mrs. Manning to have their name placed on the ballot. No email requests will be accepted. The deadline is Thursday, April 29 @ 2 pm. No exceptions will be made. Voting will be electronic and take place on Friday, April 30 from 6 am-noon.

• 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

• Ambassador Applications from all current sophomores are due to Mr. McGunnigal by the end of the day today!

• GREAT JOB everyone who had work submitted to the TRAC Art Festival and to all that received awards in the judging the complete list of winners is posted outside the Art Studio. Along with the links for the public to view all the works.

• Seniors that would like to provide pictures for the prom video, please email them to Mrs. Griggs by Wednesday at 2pm.

• JV softball: bus leaves for Seneca at 2:45 today

• Skip the airport this summer and travel at your own pace, MASK FREE, in the safety of your BRAND NEW 2021 Jayco Redhawk SE 27N Class C Motorhome! Enjoy the freedom of traveling with your family and friends again, without the risk of flight delays, cancellations or disruptive passengers. Learn More @ https://bede2021.ggo.bid/bidding/package/13357479

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, April 23, 2021

If you want to see what you really and prioritize in your life, look at how you spend your time.

• Our Donor of the Day is Atty. Bridget Walsh Chapman. Bridget is a 1987 graduate and lives in Washington, D.C. She is the Vice-President of Government Affairs and Public Policy at Boehringer Ingelheim. We are blessed with her kindness and generosity. Please keep Bridget in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Ambassador Applications for interested current sophomores are available outside the Admissions Office. They are due back to Mr. McGunnigal by Monday.

• Senior Guys please bring in your $10 for the Senior Picnic this coming Thursday!

• 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

• Voting for student government executive board positions is electronic today. Current freshmen through junior classes had a link sent to your school email this morning. Voting will take place until noon today. No voting extensions will be allowed. Nominees are listed according to the order they submitted their request.

• Beginning today, any student in the current freshmen through junior class that is interested in being a student government class representative should see Mrs. Manning to have their name placed on the ballot. No email requests will be accepted. The deadline will be Thursday, April 29 @ 2 pm. No exceptions will be made.

• Friday lectio group meets today. A group photo will be taken.

• Over the weekend, please pick up some food to fill the Blue Cart.

• All boarding student except Maks and Carleen please meet in front of Mrs. Wagner’s office at 1:20 today.

• Addison Derlein, Tanayiah Allison, Dominic Bima, Grace Mertel, and Mia Mazzorana please see Mrs. Plankenhorn NOW!

• Top 10 seniors if you have your Info sheet completed please turn in to Mrs. Plankenhorn today.

• Skip the airport this summer and travel at your own pace, MASK FREE, in the safety of your BRAND NEW 2021 Jayco Redhawk SE 27N Class C Motorhome! Enjoy the freedom of traveling with your family and friends again, without the risk of flight delays, cancellations or disruptive passengers. Learn More @ https://bede2021.ggo.bid/bidding/package/13357479

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, April 22, 2021

We stand on the shoulders and learn from the experiences of those who have gone before us.

• Our Donor of the Day is Mike & Diane Crowley. Mr. Crowley is a 1961 Golden Bedan graduate and a 1964 Junior College graduate. They have been loyal friends and supporters to St. Bede for decades. We are blessed with their kindness and generosity. Please keep them in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Friday lectio group meets tomorrow. Group photos will be taken.

• Let's get the Blue Cart filled with food. Our hungry sisters and brothers will welcome something to eat.

• Ambassador Applications for interested current sophomores are available outside the Admissions Office. They are due back by next Monday, April 26.

• The following people need to see Mrs. Plankenhorn NOW: Noah Setser, Caroline Moskalewicz, Allison Morton, Isabelle Monroe, Benjamin Johll, Perla De La Torre, and Levi Bland and all Top 10 seniors.

• Voting for student government executive board positions will be electronic. Current freshmen through junior classes will have a link sent to your school email by 6 am on Friday, April 23. Voting will take place until noon that day. No voting extensions will be allowed. Nominees are listed according to the order they submitted their request.

• Beginning tomorrow, any student in the current freshmen through junior class that is interested in being a student government class representative should see Mrs. Manning to have their name placed on the ballot. No email requests will be accepted. The deadline will be Thursday, April 29 @ 2 pm. No exceptions will be made.

• Skip the airport this summer and travel at your own pace, MASK FREE, in the safety of your BRAND NEW 2021 Jayco Redhawk SE 27N Class C Motorhome! Enjoy the freedom of traveling with your family and friends again, without the risk of flight delays, cancellations or disruptive passengers. Learn More @ https://bede2021.ggo.bid/bidding/package/13357479

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, April 21, 2021

God draws us toward good, but he doesn't force us to do good; our freedom remains central.

• Our Donor of the Day is Dr. Andrew & Nancy Bacevich. Dr. Bacevich is a 1965 Golden Bedan graduate and our Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient for 2020. They have been loyal friends and supporters to St. Bede for decades. We are blessed with their kindness and generosity. Please keep them in a special prayer of thanks today.

• The following seniors still need to submit their yearbook survey. See Mrs. Griggs if you need the link again.  Levi Bland, Joe Edwall, Gunnar Jauch, Simon Li, Mia Mazzorana, Maks Sharshekeev, Maddy Theesfeld, and Julia Wang.

• SENIORS that have been invited to the Honors Night please see Mrs. Plankenhorn NOW!

• Lectio groups meet today, and Friday of this week.  Group photos will be taken.   Note that those who usually meet on Thursday will meet today.

• Today is the last day to talk with Mrs. Manning about running for a position on the student government executive board. 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 2 pm today. No exceptions will be allowed beyond this deadline. The election will be held on Friday, April 23.

• There will be no Academic Achievement this Friday periods C, D, or F, students report to your study hall.

• Voting for student government executive board positions will be electronic. Current freshmen through junior classes will have a link sent to your school email by 6 am on Friday, April 23. Voting will take place until noon that day. No voting extensions will be allowed. Nominees are listed according to the order they submitted their request.

• Skip the airport this summer and travel at your own pace, MASK FREE, in the safety of your BRAND NEW 2021 Jayco Redhawk SE 27N Class C Motorhome! Enjoy the freedom of traveling with your family and friends again, without the risk of flight delays, cancellations or disruptive passengers. Learn More @ https://bede2021.ggo.bid/bidding/package/13357479

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Ask God to pick someone out for you today so that you can do a random act of kindness for them.

• Lectio groups meet today, tomorrow and Friday of this week. Group photos will be taken. Note that those who usually meet on Thursday will meet tomorrow.

• 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.

• Ambassador Applications for interested current sophomores are available outside the Admissions Office. They are due back by next Monday, April 26.

• Landon Jackson, Jaden Hart, and Milana Gayan please see Mrs. Plankenhorn NOW!

• Skip the airport this summer and travel at your own pace, MASK FREE, in the safety of your BRAND NEW 2021 Jayco Redhawk SE 27N Class C Motorhome! Enjoy the freedom of traveling with your family and friends again, without the risk of flight delays, cancellations or disruptive passengers. Learn More @ https://bede2021.ggo.bid/bidding/package/13357479

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, April 19, 2021

The most important things are hardly ever urgent. That is why it is so important for us to identify what are the most important things and place them at the center of our lives.

• Lectio groups meet during lunch this week.  Group photos will be taken.

• Weather permitting, we will work on the Habitat for Humanity home this Saturday.  See Fr. Ronald or put name on sign-up sheet on his office door.

• Let's get the Blue Cart filled with food for our hungry sisters and brothers.

• Teghan Tillman see Mr. Harlow NOW!!

• 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.

• Ambassador Applications for interested current sophomores are available outside the Admissions Office.  They are due back by next Monday, April 26.

• Landon Jackson, Jaden Hart, Ethan Sramek, and Hunter Welch please see Mrs. Plankenhorn sometime today.

• Softball players do not have to meet at our field after school today to put on the tarp. 

• Seniors, please make sure you complete your yearbook survey for Mrs. Griggs. 

• Nathan Carlson, Nick Pears, Jacob Schirz, Brady Flanagan, Zayd Khan, George Guo, and Jack Wallace please come to the school office NOW!

• Skip the airport this summer and travel at your own pace, MASK FREE, in the safety of your BRAND NEW 2021 Jayco Redhawk SE 27N Class C Motorhome! Enjoy the freedom of traveling with your family and friends again, without the risk of flight delays, cancellations or disruptive passengers. Learn More @ https://bede2021.ggo.bid/bidding/package/13357479

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, April 15, 2021

When you give to another, you fill yourself ... When you generously receive, you also fill yourself. Give and receive, but do not take.

• PROM reservations are FULL! IF your payment is not in to Mrs. Leffelman by 11:00 am tomorrow your reservation will be opened up for someone else. NO EXCEPTIONS!!

• James Sanchez, Allison Morton, Isabelle Monroe please check your email or see Mrs. Griggs in the main office today during lunch.

• Mrs. Rynkewicz’s period G class should report to the collaborative room today.

• 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.

• $3 Jean Day tomorrow! Jeans may be worn no holes or rips a modest top with no hoodies or half shirts. If you are wearing inappropriate clothing you will be asked to change.

• We are having an 11:20 dismissal tomorrow, classes E-H will meet. Those of you in E2C Psychology do not have to report until your F period class (which begins at 8:43). You will be staying at 11:20 for your Psychology class. You must sign in at the front doors when you arrive tomorrow. DO NOT BE LATE!!

• Love talking on the phone?? Sign-up to work the "MEGA" Phone-A-Thon in the Development Department! See Mrs. Gengler for details.

• Skip the airport this summer and travel at your own pace, MASK FREE, in the safety of your BRAND NEW 2021 Jayco Redhawk SE 27N Class C Motorhome! Enjoy the freedom of traveling with your family and friends again, without the risk of flight delays, cancellations or disruptive passengers. Learn More @ https://bede2021.ggo.bid/bidding/package/13357479

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Prayer is successful when you pray not to change God or another person, but to change yourself.

• JUNIORS AND SENIORS this Friday is the deadline to register and pay for PROM. You must be registered and money into Mrs. Leffelman by 11:00 am on Friday!! If you reserved and have not paid your $50 by Friday your reservation will be opened up to someone else!! NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!!

• 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.

• Freshmen and Sophomores…. Tomorrow - Please be sure to bring a pen or pencil to the gym for your time with John Grossman.

• 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.

• We did a great job filling the blue cart before Easter. Let's bring in more food items so we can get them to our hungry sisters and brothers.

• Variety Show rehearsal tonight at 7 in the little theater In the church. If you are still interested in performing and did not sign up, please come tonight.

• Cheerleaders please pick up your RIPS tickets in Mrs. Plankenhorn’s office NOW!

• Anyone interested in BASS fishing please sign up in Mrs. Plankenhorn’s 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

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.