Message From Father Angi

Advent is a time to renew and deepen our relationship with God. It is a time of patient waiting for God, prayerful and trusting waiting for God. Because the season of Advent is so important, the Church gives us four weeks to celebrate it. Celebrate Advent with your heart, it is an opportunity to step back from that which preoccupies and distracts us daily and make a straight way for the Lord to receive the special grace God has planned for you this Advent.

The most important people in our world are not those who are in positions of power but those who have powerful positions in our personal lives. The gift of John the Baptist to us in our gospel today is that he gave voice to the Word which stands forever. The Eternal Word of God remains with us until the end of time. May our prayer today and every day of our lives be: “Come, Lord Jesus.”

This time of year is always the Collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious. We remember those religious men and women who have served us so faithfully throughout their lives in our parishes and schools. This is an opportunity to remember the sister who taught us math or the brother who assisted priests in their parishes. In our family of parishes are the Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi and you will often see Brother Ed in our family of parishes and his retired community members. To them we say, “thank you!” for their service to us. Thank you for your generosity to this collection.

Please join us for our Family of Parishes Reconciliation Service on Tuesday, December 9 at 7:00 pm at Guardian Angels. Also, don’t forget the Holy Day of the Immaculate Conception on Monday, December 8 with Masses at 7:30 am (GA), 8:15 am (IHM School Mass), 9:00 am (GA School Mass), 12 noon (IHM), 6:15 pm (SJF) and 7:00 pm (GA).

Advent/Christmas Schedule

Christmas Masses

Wednesday, Christmas Eve

3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. & 10:00 p.m. - Guardian Angels

3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. & Midnight - Immaculate Heart of Mary

4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. - St. John Fisher

Thursday, Christmas Day

9:00 a.m. - St. John Fisher

10:00 a.m. - Guardian Angels

11:30 a.m. - Immaculate Heart of Mary

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

Wednesday, December 31st

3:30 p.m. - Guardian Angels

5:00 p.m. - St. John Fisher

Thursday, January 1st

Noon - Immaculate Heart of Mary

5:00 p.m. - St. John Fisher

Guardian Angels Parish Offices will be closed Dec. 24 - Dec. 26 and Dec. 31 - Jan. 1

Giving Tuesday — Thank You!

We are grateful for all those who have donated to our Giving Tuesday campaign, and for those who continue to support Guardian Angels in so many ways. Your generosity is deeply appreciated! Thank you!

2025 Family Pathway Report Now Available

Dear Parishioners of the St. Gregory the Great Family,

We are pleased to announce that our 2025 Family Pathway Report is now available online. This report summarizes our progress in becoming one canonical parish and highlights key accomplishments from this past year.

You can find the full 2025 Family Pathway Report on the St. Gregory the Great website by clicking here.

If you have any questions, please submit them to the Family Pastoral Council via the contact form on our website.

Thank you for being a part of our St. Gregory the Great Family of Parishes!

Sincerely in Christ,

Fr. Steve

Find Hope in the Season Mass and Reception

If the holidays feel heavy, you are not alone. Are you, or others you know, challenged with the Christmas season? Everyone else is in a lighthearted spirit, and you feel alone in a crowd. Join us for a Finding Hope in the Season Mass and Reception on December 11th at Guardian Angels at 6:30 pm. We will celebrate as a group & focus on the hope, love, and peace that Jesus can bring to us.

Partner in Faith Advent Materials for the Family

As parents, we want to give our children the best Christmas experience but also want to ensure we are keeping Jesus at the center of celebrations! Click here for some resources to help our children grow in their Catholic faith this Advent.

Great news for anyone who pays Ohio income tax and supports Guardian Angels

We have many students at Guardian Angels who benefit from scholarships provided by the Catholic Education Foundation (CEF). Ohio taxpayers who donate to the CEF may be able to claim a dollar-for-dollar, non-refundable tax credit on their state income tax return, up to $750 per donor. For more information, click here.

We hope you consider a donation before the end of the year and choose "Guardian Angels School (Cincinnati)(C00160)" from the drop-down when prompted.

Parishioner and tax expert, Brien Dulle, is donating. Here's what he had to say. "Supporting the CEF is a no-brainer for me for two reasons. As a graduate of GA that is also sending my daughters to the school, I want to invest in the education that our children receive. Secondly, there's no extra money out of pocket since I can claim a dollar-for-dollar Ohio tax credit."

Fr. King's Annual Christmas Open House

All are invited to stop by and tour the Rectory

Saturday, December 20th

4:30 pm-5:30 pm

Sunday, December 21st

9:00 am-10:00 am

11:00 am-12:00 pm

Congratulations to Our New Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion

Congratulations to many of our 8th grade students who have answered the call to serve as Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion! They are committed to sharing the Body of Christ with their peers.

Looking to Get Involved at Guardian Angels?

Guardian Angels has stood as a beacon of light in the Mt. Washington community for over 130 years, because of our generous families who make up our parish.

Are you looking to get involved at Guardian Angels? Sign up here to be involved in our Sunday liturgies or visit the SGG website to volunteer in one of our many ministries.

Congratulations to Our New Servers!

Congratulations to our newest 5th, 6th, and 7th grade servers. They trained with our head servers in September and October and are doing a wonderful job serving!

SGG Advent Season Holy Hour of Prayer



Praying together as a community is a wonderful way to honor Jesus during Advent this year. Join us each Monday during Advent at IHM at for a Holy Hour of prayer, with exposition and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary and Vespers prayer. Prayer begins at 7pm on Monday December 1 and continues each Monday through December leading up to Christmas.  

Congratulations to our Newly Commissioned Cantors

Several students at Guardian Angels were commissioned as cantors. During the commissioning the students consecrated their voices “to God, to sing his praises and to proclaim his glory.” Each cantor received a blessed St. Cecilia medal and cross necklace symbolizing their new leadership and also gave each a hymnal telling each cantor, “May the chants, hymns and songs found in its pages help you to lift your heart and mind to God when you sing your praises to him.”

Cookie Ministry

Thank you for your donations to the Cookie Ministry this year. The Peanut Butter group really appreciates your support. They minister to the needy at St. Francis Seraph Soup Kitchen all year, so your donations over the summer are much needed. They put together a lunch sack on Tuesday mornings, so your donations should be dropped off on Mondays in the rectory. Your donation of cookies, brownies, rice krispie treats, etc adds a sweet treat to the lunches our peanut butter group makes for the needy of the St. Francis Seraph Soup Kitchen. Treats can be homemade or store-bought, but should be individually packaged (2 cookies per bag). They are also in need of juice boxes or pouches and prepackaged snacks like chips, pretzels, cheez-its, etc.

If you would like to help put together the lunches or drive them down to St. Francis Seraph, contact Kathy Hosking at 513-232-0958. Thank you for your help!

Register for Youth Ministry

Christmas Cookies

St. Gregory Family of Parishes will be collecting home baked, gooey circles of goodness for the inmates and officers at the Hamilton Co. corrections facilities. This is a small way of sharing the love of Christ with inmates, residents, and staff working on Christmas Day, a lonely day in prison. Cookies will be picked up from the church offices at IHM, GA and SJF on Wednesday December 17th at noon. Pray as you bake and make this a family event. Volunteers are needed to pack the cookies in zip lock bags on the 18th and 19th. If you are able to volunteer to pack, please call Sherrie Heyse at 513-325-5338.

Instructions and Suggestions:

1. Baking and Packing Instructions:

a. Cookies should be approximately 2-3” in diameter for packing purposes

b. Allow cookies to dry completely before packing and delivering

c. Pack cookies flat, in a protective box with wax paper or cardboard between layers

d. Do not put cookies in plastic bags

e. Tins and containers cannot be stored or returned (please do not send us valuable containers you would like to receive back).

2. The following cookies have been met with great success:  

a. Sugar cookies with sprinkles, decorated cut sugar cookies, colored M&Ms, chocolate chip, frosted cookies, oatmeal with raisins or craisins, etc.

b. Peanut butter, pecan, macadamia nut, etc. are approved since we cannot guarantee any cookies are food-allergy safe

c. Please avoid baking anything that could create jealousy between inmates (candy, fudge, etc.). 

Middle School Youth Ministry — You're Invited!

All students in grades 6–8 are invited to join us for our weekly Middle School Youth Ministry program!

When: Every Sunday

Time: 3:00–5:00 PM

Where: Youth Room on IHM's campus

Each week is packed with fun, faith, games, and community as we grow together in our relationship with Christ. Come hang out, bring a friend, and be part of something great!

Got questions? Contact alexb@sggparish.org for more info.

We can’t wait to see you there! 

Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. John Fisher First Sundays of the Month

St. Gregory the Great Family of Parishes and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Office for Persons with Disabilities offers a Sensory-Friendly Mass on the first Sunday of the month at St. John Fisher. All are welcome! A special invitation is extended to any person with autism, developmental disabilities, Alzheimer’s, dementia, or sensory issues. These Masses may include lower lighting, quiet music and/or no music, 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. 

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.

Support Guardian Angels School Every Time You Shop at Kroger!

GA is participating in the Kroger Community Rewards program. Use this link to support GA every time you shop at Kroger! This will link your Kroger Shoppers Card to GA. Any transactions moving forward using the Shopper’s Card number associated with your digital account will be applied to the program, at no added cost to you. Kroger donates annually to participating organizations based on your percentage of spending as it relates to the total spending associated with all participating Kroger Community Rewards organizations.

Guardian Angels code is NPOs:80200

Follow St. Gregory the Great on Social Media!

Get involved and stay up to date with all that is happening in our family of parishes!

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Help Us Communicate with You!

Subscribe today to the St. Gregory the Great newsletter 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.

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 takes place at Guardian Angels Church on the third Sunday of the month at 10 am for children ages 4-8. If you are interested in helping out, email alisonr@sggparish.org.

Young Men's Faith and Fellowship

Young Women's Faith and Fellowship

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.

2026-2027 Enrollment

Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year will open for parish families on December 9th. You'll find all the information you need on the school website.

If you missed our Information Sessions but would still like to learn more about our school, we invite you to take a personal tour. A tour allows you to meet with our administration to discuss the classes and programs available through GA and have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. These are typically done during school hours so you can see what a typical day is like for students. Call the school office at (513)624-3141 to schedule a tour.

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!