Message From Father Angi

The Eucharist stands as the central sacrament in the Catholic faith, embodying the profound mystery of Christ’s presence among believers. This weekend, we celebrate First Holy Communion for students at Guardian Angels at 10:30 on Saturday, and at Immaculate Heart of Mary at 3:00, 5:00, and 11:30, and next Saturday at 3:00. St. John Fisher celebrated their First Holy Communion last weekend. This event is a cause of great joy for all of us in the St. Gregory the Great Family of Parishes. We rejoice with these young ones and their families.

For children, receiving their First Holy Communion marks a pivotal moment in their spiritual journey. It is a sacramental milestone that signifies their initiation into the fullness of Christian life and community.

Through their participation in the Eucharist, children encounter Jesus in a tangible way, experiencing his love and presence in the simple elements of bread and wine. This encounter deepens their relationship with Christ and strengthens their connection to the wider Christian community. It instills in them a sense of belonging and identity as members of the body of Christ called to live out their faith in service to others. In receiving the body and blood of Christ, they are nourished and empowered to live as faithful witnesses to the gospel, spreading the message of love and redemption to all whom they encounter. The First Holy Communion is not just a one-time event but marks the beginning of a lifelong journey of faith and discipleship.

This momentous occasion has been preceded by a period of preparation, during which the children have learned about the significance of the Eucharist and its role in the life of the Church. We thank our St. Gregory the Great Catechists and the staff of Guardian Angels and Immaculate Heart of Mary schools who have journeyed with these young ones as they

prepare to encounter Christ in the Eucharist. We equally thank the parents of these children for fulfilling the promises they made at the baptism of their children to bring up in the practice of the faith. We thank them for their support and accompaniment. Congratulations to all our First Communicants!

First Holy Communion

Congratulations to the 2nd graders of our parish who are making their First Holy Communion today! May they feel God’s love as they come to the table of the Lord.

Head Servers

Best wishes to our Head Servers for this school year—Nora Claes, Maggie Dunn, Miles Linz and Joe Myers. They have each contributed so much to our school and parish liturgies, funerals, and other special events. May God bless them in their ministry as they continue to high school!

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. 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! 

Guardian Angels Bid-N-Buy and Major Awards

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. Festival tags will be set up in the next few weeks in front of the kitchen in the gathering space if you visit the church. Take a tag and return it with your donation. Don't forget to include your name so we know who to thank! 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)

Major Awards

Our Major Awards raffle prize is $12,500! The winner takes all! Tickets are 1 for $25 or 3 for $50 or 12 for $100.

We will have three Early Bird Drawings!

May 18th- $250

June 1st- $150

June 8th- $100

Grand prize winner will be drawn June 15th! Tickets will be sent to all registered parishioners within the next two weeks, prior to the first Early Bird Drawing. If you would like to buy extra tickets; those can be purchased in the rectory office.

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 or see an usher when you get to Mass. Thank you for volunteering to serve in these important ministries!

Family Faith Formation for 2025 - 2026

St. Gregory the Great Family of Parishes offers faith formation opportunities for the children of our parishes. Our desire is to support you in your role as primary catechist, the one responsible for the faith formation of your family. 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.

St. Gregory the Great Family of Parishes Mass & Reception

Save the date for the St. Gregory the Great Family of Parishes Mass and reception on Tuesday, June 10th at 6 pm at Mount St. Mary's Seminary. More details will be shared soon!

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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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 May 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!