Cougar Brief

Bishop Joe Vásquez will be the celebrant for our school Mass tomorrow, marking a special and significant moment in our community. This will be Bishop Vásquez's final Mass at our school, as he prepares to assume his new role as the Archbishop of Galveston.

Students and staff will celebrate our regular school Mass on Wednesday, February 12th.

Students in Kindergarten-12th Grade must wear their Mass uniforms on these two days.

The countdown is officially on! We're less than two weeks away from the highly anticipated Bishop Louis Reicher Bash, and we couldn’t be more excited. This event will be an incredible celebration of faith, community, and fun—bringing together alumni, parents, and friends for an unforgettable time.

• Great Music: Get ready to dance the night away!
• Delicious Food & Drinks: A menu guaranteed to keep you satisfied.
• Silent and Live Auctions: Amazing prizes you won’t want to miss.
• Special Surprises: You never know what’s in store!

Mark your calendars and invite your friends. Let’s make this Bash one for the books! Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the big day.

Have you secured your spot yet? Don’t wait—get your tickets now! Cick HERE.

BE A SPONSOR OF THE BASH

Join us in making this year’s Bash unforgettable! Your sponsorship directly supports our students and helps foster their growth in faith, academics, and leadership. It’s more than an event—it’s a celebration of our mission. Let’s make a difference together! Click HERE.

Our "Pilgrims of Hope" have returned from their transformative journey to Italy and are excited to share the beauty, blessings, and stories from their pilgrimage with our families and community of all ages.

What to Expect:

February 12th

6:15-7:00 PM: Explore interactive Jubilee-themed games, pilgrimage scrapbooks, and the treasures within the "Pilgrims of Hope" Chest.

7:00-8:00 PM: Hear inspiring testimonies, heartfelt expressions of gratitude, and reflections from the pilgrimage.

Dessert & Fellowship: Enjoy sweet treats as we come together to reflect and celebrate this meaningful journey.

Come share in the joy, hope, and spiritual renewal as we relive the pilgrimage experience!

Red Cake Day: February 13 – Click HERE to order by February 12 at 3:00 p.m.

Toll House Cookie Bar Day: February 27 – Click HERE to order by February 26 at 3:00 p.m.

Don’t miss out on these delicious treats!

The tuition assistance application for the 2025-26 school year is now open. Don’t miss this opportunity to apply! Click HERE to access the FACTS application.

The 2025-26 Beacon of Hope Scholarship application opened on Monday, January 13th! Families interested in applying should select "Beacon of Hope - Diocesan Scholarship Program" under organizations when completing the FACTS tuition assistance application. For more details, visit csdatx.org/beaconofhope. The application deadline is March 1—don’t miss this opportunity!

ACE Scholarships
ACE Scholarships are need-based grants designed to help low-income students attend private schools. These scholarships are awarded by ACE Scholarships, a non-profit organization founded in 2000, committed to expanding educational access for students in need.

If your family received an ACE Scholarship for the 2024-25 school year, it’s time to submit your renewal application. Additionally, if you are a current family and plan to enroll another child at Bishop Reicher for the first time, they may be eligible for an ACE Scholarship starting in kindergarten.

Important Note:

This year, the ACE Scholarship application process is separate from our FACTS application. However, if you complete and pay for our FACTS application first, you will not be charged an additional fee for the ACE application. Click HERE to apply.

To assist you in the process, we have provided downloadable documents below with detailed instructions on eligibility and how to apply for the ACE Scholarship.

Where: Collective Boutique, Hewitt (near Shipley’s Donuts)

Shop for new outfits or something special between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM, and 15% of all purchases will benefit Bishop Louis Reicher Catholic School. Every purchase helps support our students!

Students in PreK3-8th grade have the exciting opportunity to purchase books for just $1! Parents can o send $1 with their children if they choose, allowing them to select a book and foster a love for reading. This is a wonderful way to build home libraries and encourage lifelong learning. Happy reading!

Our World's Finest Chocolate spring fundraiser is starting! Sales will start this Friday, February 14th and will end Tuesday, March 4th.

Please find download the permission slip and the prizes the students can receive. Signed permission slips are required to receive a box of chocolate to sell.

Please return $60 in the envelope provided for each box of chocolate you sell. If you wish to sell more boxes, you must indicate permission on this envelope by signature. You can return funds to the front office or in your student's folder.

Wear your BLR or Cougar Spirit t-shirts and join us for a night of fun and basketball on Tuesday, February 11!

• MS Boys Game: 5:30 p.m.
• Varsity Cougars: 7:30 p.m.

Both games will be held in the high school gym, and fun activities are planned to celebrate our Cougar Spirit!

Join Ablaze Ministries at Cedarbrake retreat center for our 2025 Spring Retreat: Believe! In this retreat, we will be discussing what faith is, what it means to believe in God, what happens when we accept the revelations given us by Christ, and why we should listen to and believe in the teachings of the Church. This is going to be a fun retreat with unique activities and beautiful retreat grounds to explore! Register at bit.ly/blvretreat25 or email Jesse at jesse@ablaze.us

Sacred, the St. Louis Parish High School Spring Retreat, is open for registration! If you want to actually hear God’s voice during prayer, and you are ready to be close to His heart, this retreat is for you. Sacred will take place March 21-23. Talk to an Ablaze Missionary to sign up or visit bit.ly/sacred25

Come enjoy an evening of fun, dinner, and drinks on us to celebrate our ministry. We will be joined by Divine Comedy, a Catholic Improv group! We’re excited to share how Ablaze has been growing and the impact on our community that we’ve been able to make through our donors.

The Love Forward Benefit Dinner on March 6 is a fundraising event for Ablaze & all proceeds go to support our ministry. Please RSVP or consider donating if you are unable to join us at ablaze.us/wacodinner.

Each week, the high school student leadership team works with middle school students on Thursday afternoons. This week, junior Catherine N. stepped up to share with the 6th graders about recognizing Jesus in those around us. After, the 6th graders had time for small group discussion led by the junior and senior leaders before closing out in prayer as a whole class. It's amazing to see the way the Lord can work in and through our students to serve one another!

February 11:

• School Mass with Bishop Joe Vasquez - St. Louis Catholic Church - 8:30 a.m.
• Lower School Book Shop - Foyer of Lower School - During lunch periods

February 12:

• School Mass - St. Louis Catholic Church - 8:30 a.m.
• Jubilee-Pilgrim Reflection & Game Night - High School - 6:15 p.m.

February 14:

• Valentine's Day
• Middle School Dance - Middle School Gym - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

February 17: No School - Presidents Day

February 19: School Mass - St. Louis Catholic Church - 8:30 a.m.

February 22: The Bash - High School Gym - 7:00 p.m.

February 26:

• Sophomore Retreat
• School Mass - St. Louis Catholic Church - 8:30 a.m.

February 27: Sophomore Retreat

March 1: Beacon of Hope Scholarship Deadline

All school families are warmly invited to the events promoted below. These gatherings provide a fantastic opportunity for parents to connect, build community, and engage with one another and our parish community.