Message From Father Angi

On this Respect Life Sunday, it is my pleasure to introduce to the St. Gregory the Great Family of Parishes our new Director of Communications, Abigail Rafael. Abigal is currently working in Media and Public Relations for Kentucky State University in Frankfort, Kentucky. She will begin as Director of Communications on Monday, October 20. We welcome Abigail to our Family of Parishes.

October is Respect Life Month; a time to join with the Catholic Church to defend the dignity of all human life, from the time we are in our mothers’ wombs until we take our final breath. Each moment of our lives is a gift from God. Each year the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops designates the first Sunday of October as the beginning of an annual Respect Life program. Today the gift of life is threatened in countless ways. Those who are most vulnerable, rather than receiving the protection they deserve, are all too often seen as a burden and as expendable. As new attacks on human life continue to emerge, we can be tempted to despair, but Christ instead offers us hope.

Hope is the virtue “by which we desire the kingdom of heaven and eternal life as our happiness, placing our trust in Christ's promises and relying not on our own strength, but on the help of the grace of the Holy Spirit” (CCC, 1817). Like us, Christ entered the world through the womb of a woman. He willingly experienced the fullness of human suffering. He took his last breath on the Cross at Calvary in order to save us. Therefore, “God is the foundation of hope: not any god, but the God who has a human face and who has loved us to the end” (Spe salvi 31).

The Church teaches us that “the one who has hope lives differently” (SS 2). By virtue of this Christian hope, we can face any challenge or trial. When the seas of life swell and we are battered by the waves, hope allows us to remain anchored in the heart of God. May we hold fast to Christ our hope, from the beginning of life to its very end.   Do not be afraid to stand up for life. During this month, also being the Month of the Rosary, I encourage praying the Rosary for all of life that it be respected and upheld.

This weekend is the Halo Hustle at Guardian Angels on Saturday Evening and the Angel Picnic on Sunday after the 10:00 Mass. What a way to celebrate life!

Feast of the Guardian Angels



Blessings to our first graders, new students (grades 2-8) and new staff members who received a Guardian Angel medal during our Mass celebrating the Feast of the Guardian Angels. May their Guardian Angel always be at their side to light and guard, rule and guide.

Walk and Learn at the Zoo October 6th

The Saint Gregory the Great Health Council will be hosting a Walk and Learn event at the Zoo! Join us as we walk through the lovely and inspiring grounds of the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden! Refresh your body and stimulate your mind as Zoo Horticulturalist Scott Beuerlein leads a walk and talk through our amazing Zoo. There will be tips on creating your own backyard Eden, plus tales about the challenge of simulating global habitats in an urban Midwestern venue. Monday, October 6th, meet at the Zoo at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are free, but participation is limited to 35 people on a first-come basis. Email MicheleBeuerlein@gmail.com to be placed on the list.

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."

Anointing of the Sick Mass- October 11th IHM at 5 p.m.

Our SGG Health Council is offering a Mass for the Anointing of the Sick at the 5 p.m. Mass on October 11th. This will be a Mass involving communal Anointing of the Sick. If you are experiencing mental or physical illness, or if you have a scheduled surgery, please consider attending. If you regularly attend our 5PM Mass and do not wish to receive the Sacrament of the Sick, we still encourage you to join us and witness this healing sacrament for many of the parishioners in our Saint Gregory the Great Family of Parishes. If you are there for anointing, when you arrive to the Mass please find a greeter to receive a sticker and they will direct you to sit in one of the reserved sections for anointing. 

Congratulations to Our 8th-Grade Confirmation Class

Congratulations to the students being Confirmed by Fr. Steve Angi on October 7th. Please keep the Confirmandi in your prayers as they prepare to receive the Holy Spirit and are welcomed into full initiation into the Church!

Boy Scout Wreath Sale

Support Troop 445 and adorn your door with a beautiful fresh pine wreath or Candlelit centerpiece. All proceeds go to scout events, campouts, and expenses. Delivery the week before Thanksgiving.

To purchase, just complete the attached form or place your order online here. Orders are due Thursday, October 30th. Pick-up is November 22nd and 23rd at the GA Scout House. 

GA 2nd Grade School Prayer Partners

Welcome to the 2025-26 school year! This is an exciting time for the 2nd graders as they will be preparing to receive their First Reconciliation and First Communion. We have a wonderful Prayer Partner program at Guardian Angels and we would love to have you take part. The Prayer Partner Program is a great way to connect the parish with the school. 

You can learn more about the program on the GA Parish website under the "Faith & Worship" tab.

We are updating our contact information of all current and new prayer partners.

If interested in becoming a Prayer Partner for the 2025-26 school year, please complete this form.

Questions? Contact Margaret Dunn gaprayerpartners@gmail.com or 513-477-5789

Help Us "Shower" Moms & Contribute to the Baby Shower in a Bag Project

This service project will benefit the pregnant women who visit Pregnancy Center Plus, located on Madison Avenue. A Baby Shower in a Bag contains a variety of items new moms need to welcome their babies.

Please consider donating clothing for baby boys and/or girls:

• Onesies: (long sleeve, preferred) sizes 0 - 9 months,
• Sleepers: sizes 0 - 9 months,
• Baby bibs or burp cloths
• Baby socks
• Baby wipes
• Baby shampoo
• Baby wash
• Gift cards to Kroger, Wal-Mart or Meijer are also greatly appreciated.

Donations should be unwrapped and dropped off by Sunday, October 26th at GA.

Please support our annual Baby Shower benefitting Pregnancy Center Plus on Sunday, Oct. 26th from 12 noon - 2 PM in Room 101. Baby items will be collected the entire month of October. Donations can be placed in the cribs located in the gathering space. More details to come regarding specific items to be collected.

For more information contract - Marcia Krutka 513-256-2841 or mckrutka@aol.com

Donations using Amazon can be shipped to:

Immaculate Heart of Mary

Attn: Marge English, 7770 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45255

The Monster Mash is October 18th! Volunteers Needed!

Join us for a family-friendly Halloween party on Saturday October 18th from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in the GA Upper Lot (PC Gym if bad weather)

Purchase tickets here. To purchase using a check, please see order form.

Tractor Ride • Face Painter • DJ • Photo Booth • Kids Games • Free Pizza, Snacks & Drinks • Adult Beverages for Sale

Sign up here to volunteer!

Questions? Contact Jennifer Allgier at jallgier1@gmail.com

Rosary Rally

Please join St. Gregory the Great Family of Parishes in praying for our nation on Saturday, October 11th from noon-1 pm at a local Public Square Rosary Rally. This will take place at Guardian Angels Church in front of Main Entrance on Beechmont Ave. Rain or shine. Be sure to bring your chairs, and an extra if you can, as no chairs will be provided.

Please contact Nick Carpinello at 513-289-7143 ncarpinello@gmail.com for more information.

Middle School Youth Group Kick Off!

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!

LifePREP for 8th Graders

All St. Gregory the Great 8th Graders will have the opportunity to participate in an exciting new program next year that facilitates the fine tuning of key life skills: self-awareness, communicating, relationship-building, decision-making, generating and managing income, time management, and other key skills, all with a Christian mindset. We will meet monthly from September through April as a group on the first Wednesday of the month from 7:00pm-8:30pm in the Youth Room on IHM’s campus; and then once more for 20-30 mins each month during the 3rd week (times and locations TBD) in a 1:1 meeting with a teen life coach. Please see the LifePREP webpage or contact Steve Von Hoene, Associate Director of Youth Evangelization stevevh@sggparish.org , for more information.

Register for Youth Ministry

St. Gregory's 60+ Group Newsletter

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

Volunteer for 40 Days for Life

For the past 20 years, Guardian Angels Parish has participated in “40 Days for Life”. Beginning September 25th, someone will be standing in prayer in front of Planned Parenthood’s abortion facility every day from 7 am to 7 pm. Our St. Gregory the Great family has committed to cover all twelve hours on Wednesday, 10/29 and Saturday 11/1. Many of our working parishioners try to cover our early and late hours, and those available during the day fill the hours in between.

Please consider signing up! To select a timeslot, click here. Questions? Problems signing up? Contact Luann Rowekamp, 513-226-7492 or lrowekamp@fuse.net. 

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

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 dates, details, and registration link for our 2025-2026 St. 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.

Option 1: Growing in Faith Together (K-6th Grade)

St. Gregory the Great children and parents meet bi-monthly on designated Sundays (10:30am-12:00pm) at IHM, beginning in October, for the Family Growing in Faith Together (GIFT) Gatherings. At least one parent is required to attend the gatherings with the child(ren). If you choose this option, the formal formation for your child in grades 1-6 will take place during our gatherings in the classroom with a catechist, while parents are in a separate learning session. The family will then come together for an activity related to the topic of the day. Homework will be required only if your family misses a gathering. Gathering dates for 2025-26: Oct. 5, Oct. 26, Nov. 9, Nov. 23, Dec. 7, Dec. 14, Jan. 11, Jan 25, Feb. 8, Feb. 22, Mar. 8, Mar. 29 Please add all dates to your calendar now so that you don’t miss anything. 

Option 2: Weekly Plus (K-6th Grade)

St. Gregory the Great children in grades K-6 meet weekly on Sundays (8:30am -9:45am) at GA, from September through April, for catechist led classes within grade level groupings for learning and experiential activities. *Parents attend the following special five classes with their children: Oct. 26^th, Nov. 23^rd, Dec. 14^th, Feb. 8^th, and Mar. 29^th. On these dates only, the formal formation for your child will take place in the classroom with a catechist, while parents are in a separate learning session. The family will then come together for an activity related to the topic of the day. Makeup work will be required only if your child misses a class.  

Registration and Fees

There is an additional $20 fee for Grade 2 First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion prep and Grade 7 Confirmation prep. This covers the fee for any additional materials and retreats.

Fee for 1 child:               $160.00 ($180.00 if your child is in grade 2 or 7)

Fee for 2 children:          $240.00 (add $20 for each child in grade 2 or 7)

Fee for 3+ children:        $300.00 (add $20 for each child in grade 2 or 7)

Register here. If you have difficulty paying the registration fee, please contact the SGG Faith Formation Office-513-388-4187, financial assistance is available.

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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.

Walking with Moms in Need Information Session

Walking with Moms in Need is an initiative of the Ohio bishops. This ministry supports mothers with a wide variety of needs, connecting mothers to resources such as Healthy Moms and Babes, Caring Place, Pregnancy Center Plus, St. Vincent de Paul, medical services, mental health services, and other resources in the community. St. Gregory the Great family of parishes is in the developmental stages of this ministry. We will have an informational meeting for anyone interested in learning more about Walking with Moms in Need and how you can become involved. This meeting will be on Thursday, September 25th at 6:30pm at IHM in the St. Matthew Room. Questions? Contact Monika Dadosky at monikadadosky@gmail.com.

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 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.

Preschool Open House

A Preschool Open House will be held Monday, November 11th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. This event is specifically for anyone considering enrolling their child(ren) in the preschool and/or pre-k program for the 2026-2027 school year. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP through the link below.

Upcoming Admissions Events

Guardian Angels school will offer multiple Informational Coffee Sessions with our principal, Corey Stoops. These small group sessions create the opportunity for those interested in Guardian Angels to meet our principal, have their questions answered on a personal level, and see the school in action! These are for anyone considering enrolling their child(ren) in kindergarten through eighth grade for the 2026-2027 school year. Please RSVP through the appropriate link below and share it with anyone who is interested in learning more about Guardian Angels School.

If you can't make 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!