Message From Father Angi

It really looked like the end of the road for her. Caught in the act of a capital crime, her fate lay in the hands of an angry mob. Desiring to kill two birds with one stone, they decided to use her as a political pawn, and so dragged her to Jesus. However, He replied to their tough question with a tougher question. They planned to embarrass him. But he embarrassed them. Reduced to silence, they were forced to admit the hypocrisy of their self-righteousness. They walked away and left her standing there before the only one who was truly righteous. Jesus did not condemn her. He forgave her.

Jesus offers this adulteress a brand new start. He saved her from death and gave her a new lease on life. So what did it cost her? She must change her life. What did it cost Jesus? It cost him everything. This grace is available to you that Jesus gave to the adulterous woman in today’s gospel reading. The question is, how precious do you view it? What value do you place on it? It is offered to you daily through the Eucharist, the Word of God, and prayer. Are you too busy to fit this grace into your schedule? How much effort do you make to grasp the prize? Are you sprinting, walking, or just moping? Actions speak louder than words. Let’s examine where we spend our time, money and energy. That will tell us what we really value most.

St. Gregory the Great Holy Week Schedule

Welcome to the New Archbishop Robert G. Casey

On Thursday, April 3rd, Most Reverend Robert G. Casey was installed as the new Archbishop. The Installation Mass was at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains. The Mass included approximately 1,000 in-person guests and was also live-streamed. In-person attendees included family and friends of Archbishop Casey, two Cardinals, more than 30 bishops and more than 250 priests, deacons, and religious knights, as well as civic and ecumenical leaders, local college presidents, representatives from religious orders and ministries of the archdiocese, and more than 350 parishioners representing the 199 parishes of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

Congratulations and welcome to the new Archbishop Robert G. Casey. Thank you to Archbishop Emeritus Dennis M. Schnurr. 

St. Gregory the Great Easter Egg Hunt 

Join us on Sunday, April 13 (Palm Sunday) after the 10am Mass on the GA football field for an Easter Egg Hunt! There will be different age groups to collect eggs. Bring your own basket! Please also bring a snack or finger food to share for mingling in the pavilion. RSVP here.

How can you help? We are accepting candy bag donations in the GA gathering space through April 5. 

Sensory Friendly Mass with ASL: Saint John Fisher May 4th 12:30PM 

St. Gregory the Great Family of Parishes and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Office for Persons with Disabilities will begin offering a Sensory Friendly Mass with ASL (American Sign Language) on the first Sunday of the month at Saint John Fisher. Fr. Charles Onumaegbu will be presiding, and all are welcome! A special invitation is extended to any person with autism, developmental disabilities, Alzheimer’s, dementia, sensory issues, or anyone in the deaf community. These Masses may include lower lighting, quiet music and/or no music, scripture from the Children’s Lectionary, pictorial resources, and shorter more literal homilies; however, the biggest difference is that we try to create an environment free of stigma. We encourage families and individuals to get up and move if needed, to bring alternative seating, fidgets or noise cancelling headphones, and to participate in the liturgy just as they are.  

Guardian Angels Bid-N-Buy

Our Bid-N-Buy silent auction will go live June 12-15. Our parishioners were so generous last year, and we are hopeful for your support again.

Here's how you can help!



1.    Check out the Amazon Wish List. Put your online shopping skills to good use! You can always donate an Amazon gift card in any amount, and we will use it towards our bigger items. Click here to view the list.

2.    Gift cards are needed for entertainment, restaurants, and shopping.

3.    Donate lottery tickets in any amount.

4.    Do you have season tickets to local sports events? Can you spare a couple of tickets? We would love to offer tickets to the Reds, Bengals, FC Cincinnati, UC, XU, Ohio State, Notre Dame, UD, etc.

5.    Do you have an experience you can offer? Maybe a tour of your small business or do you have a contact with someone at a restaurant, brewery, or factory?

6.    Do you own a property outside of Cincinnati that you could donate for a weekend or getaway?

7.    Send in a cash/check donation to the rectory. Please make your check out to Guardian Angels and mark your check as "Bid-N-Buy Donation."



Guardian Angels Church

6531 Beechmont Ave

Cincinnati, OH 45230

The deadline for returning donations is June 1, but sooner is better!

Registration for online bidding will open May 21.

Thank you for your generosity and support! Contact Kay Froehlich with any questions (513-624-3146/kfroehlich@gaparish.org)

Grief Support Group

Join others on your journey from grief to healing in a nurturing, relaxed atmosphere. This support group is for any adult who has lost a loved one through death. The group meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday at 4 pm year round at Guardian Angels downstairs in Room B. If you would like to attend or have questions, simply call the GA Rectory at 513-231-7440.

Greeters and Gift Bearers for GA Liturgies

How can your family contribute to the success of our liturgies? We are need of individuals, couples and families to serve as greeters (stand at the Gathering Space doors and welcome Mass attendees to our parish) and gift bearers (bring up the bread, wine and collection basket at the Offertory Procession during Mass). We need volunteers for all 3 of our weekend Masses. Signing up in advance allows the ushers to know who is volunteering and not have to scramble to find a family to bring up the gifts.

Sign up here, contact Kay Froehlich (kfroehlich@gaparish.org) or see an usher when you get to Mass. Thank you for volunteering to serve in these important ministries!

Friday Fish Fry

Friday, April 11th will be the last Fish Fry of the Lenten season. The event is from 5:00-7:00 pm with both drive-thru and dine-in options available. There is no Fish Fry on Good Friday.

A complimentary Kids Craft Corner and Face Painting will be available in the GA undercroft at all the Fish Fry events. Please note that children must be accompanied at all times.

Please see the parish website for details on the menu and a full list of activities.

Family Faith Formation for 2025 - 2026

After careful consideration of the family survey results and the updated Archdiocesan requirements, we are excited to share the details for the 2025-26 Saint Gregory the Great Faith Formation options.

Each option is offered as an opportunity for families to grow in faith together. We strive to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to life by exploring our faith through study of our Catholic core beliefs, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Scripture, Sacraments, Saints, Prayer, and through practical application activities based on these teachings. To register, click here.

Register Now for Vacation Bible School

Registration is now open for the St. Gregory the Great Family of Parishes Vacation Bible School. Children who are entering Kindergarten through 4th grade are welcome to join. 

Monday, June 23 - Thursday, June 26

9:00 am to 12:00 pm on IHM’s campus

Click here to register. Please register each child separately. Registrations after May 17th will incur a late fee.

Click here for online payment. For cash/check payment, please mail or drop off to the Guardian Angels rectory (6531 Beechmont Avenue). Make checks payable to Guardian Angels. 

See the flyer for more details. Hope you can join us—it is sure to be a fun and exciting time!

St. Gregory the Great 60+ Group

The St. Gregory the Great 60+ Group has many exciting events and activities coming up. To see their most-recent newsletter, click here.

Women's Wednesday Brunch & Blooms

Women’s Wednesday is hosting a brunch & blooms on Saturday, April 12th, at 9 am, in St. Matthew room, in IHM’s Welcome Center. All women are invited to attend! 

This is a great opportunity to meet new friends, or to catch up with old ones. No need to RSVP. Please feel free to bring a friend! Our guest speaker will be Rosanne Thomas, SGG Associate Director for Adult Evangelization. The theme of her talk is Hearing a God Who Whispers.



If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sheri May at sherimay76@gmail.com or Kim Dettmer at kimdettmer@gmail.com. 

Mental Wellness Spiritual Support Groups for Adults

The support group started in January 2025 and is held on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Mondays, January 20th — April 14th 7 pm at SJF Nativity Rm

Wednesdays, January 22nd — April 16th 7 pm at IHM Parish Office Bernadin Rm

These adult groups will run every other week until Easter and you can join at any time. New sessions will begin in June.

Please register/RSVP with name, email address & group location (SJF or IHM) before attending via mwmsupportgroups@sggparish.org  or 513-388-4184



SGG Mental Wellness Spiritual Support Groups provide a safe and welcoming space to discuss various aspects of mental health, including anxiety, depression, loneliness, grief, aging, memory challenges, and difficult life transitions. Whether you are facing a mental health challenge yourself or supporting a loved one on their journey, you’ll find understanding, resources, and a community ready to pray and walk beside you.

For questions or to learn more, contact:

Kendall Keiser, Director of Health Ministry 

513-388-4184

kendallk@sggparish.org

Spring Flower Fundraiser Pick-Up

If you ordered flowers as part of the Boy Scouts and the Guardian Angels 8th grade class of 2025 fundraiser, you can pick them up on Monday, April 28th from 3:00 pm-7:00 pm in the GA Pavilion.

Jubilee Year Pilgrimage to Italy - October 2025

Join Fr. Aaron Hess on a once-in-a-lifetime Jubilee Year experience to Italy. 

• Celebrate daily Mass in some of the most beautiful churches in the world.
• Walk through the Holy Door in Rome.
• Receive a blessing from Pope Francis at the Wednesday General Audience.
• Visit the four major pilgrimage basilicas and experience Mass in the Catacombs.
• Visit Assisi, home to St. Francis and St. Clare. Tour the beautiful Tuscan countryside.
• Visit the medieval town of Siena and the hill town of Orvieto with its beautiful Duomo.
• This pilgrimage will be faith filled, educational and fun. There will be time for prayer and reflection.

Open to all St. Gregory the Great parishioners and their families.

Quality hotels in central locations, delicious Italian food and wine and free time for individual exploration. All breakfasts and seven dinners included.

Prices start at $3,995 with group airfare from Cincinnati available.

Contact Joy Roose with questions or if you are looking for a roommate at joyroose60@gmail.com or 513-205-0719. For details and to register, visit: https://tri.ps/HHkfk

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Help Us Communicate with You!

The St. Gregory the Great Newsletter began in November. Subscribe today through clicking this link!

The GA monthly newsletter will remain for the time being. The St. Gregory the Great email will be focused on news from the family level.

Adult Help Wanted – for “Youthful” Volunteer Opportunities

We are looking for adults that are interested in volunteering with teenagers. We would love a core group of 3-4 adults that would be willing to join our high schoolers at their weekly youth group meeting. If you are interested, please email Alison Richert at alisonr@sggparish.org

St. Gregory the Great High School Youth Group

The High School Youth Group meets on Sundays in the IHM Youth Room (7826 Beechmont Ave.). For a full listing of activities, click here for the Youth Ministry April Newsletter.

General questions, email: youth@gaparish.org

Follow St. Gregory the Great Youth Group on Social Media

Stay up to date with the St. Gregory the Great Youth Group on social media and join the mailing list.

Click here to register to receive youth ministry text messages or text "SGGYOUTHGROUP" TO 84576

Angels on Call is Here to Help

Do you know of someone in our parish experiencing a loss or hardship? Fellow GA parishioners are ready to lend a hand year-round with acts of service, meals or material items. Simply reach out to the email below. Please note, we will use discretion in all matters brought to our attention. GA is Family.

If you're interested in helping with Angels on Call, we'd love to hear from you. You can email us at aoc@gaparish.org.

Children's Liturgy of the Word

Children’s Liturgy of the Word is held on the third Sunday of every month during 10 am Mass. This program is for kids ages 3-7. If you are interested in learning more or volunteering to help, please email alisonr@sggparish.org.

Young Men's Faith and Fellowship

Men in their 20s – 40s are invited to join the Young Men’s Faith & Fellowship group. We meet from 8:30 – 9:30 pm in Room B at Guardian Angels on the dates listed below. No religious background/experience is necessary and there is no preparation required. Each session is a stand-alone topic.

If you are interested in being added to our email distribution list, please email mensfaith@gaparish.org.

Young Women's Faith and Fellowship

When: 2nd and 4th Wednesday every month from 8-9 pm.

Where: Guardian Angels Catholic Church in the Room B

Age: 20s - 40s

Join together with other women to expand your Catholic faith and build meaningful relationships as we dive into various faith studies from the Blessed is She, Rooted devotional. No prior knowledge or materials needed; come as you are! Contact the group at womensfaith@gaparish.org for more information.  

Fathers Team

Every Friday, GA Fathers meet at 6:05 am to discuss various topics of interest and importance to our roles as dads, husbands, and “brothers”. Each week is a different topic, with outside speakers occasionally. All GA fathers are invited to join in person in Room B (downstairs) or via Zoom. Contact us at GAfathersteam@gmail.com for the Zoom link and for any other info on the group.

School Masses

Please join our school community in celebrating the Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the school year. All-school Masses are offered most Tuesdays for Kindergarten through 8th grade and are live-streamed to the Guardian Angels YouTube channel. Visitors are welcome to attend any school Mass, although seating is limited for all-school Masses.

Please include our school community in your daily prayers!