Message From Father Angi

This weekend in our Family of Parishes we celebrate the Feast of St. Gregory the Great. St. Gregory lived in Rome during a period of wars, invasions by hostile tribes, famine, and destruction. He was the son of Gordianus, a wealthy Roman senator. Like most of the upper class of his time, he was well educated. But unlike many, he was generous and concerned about the poor.

When he was in his early 30s, Gregory was made the chief prefect, or governor, of Rome. He had long been attracted to the religious life, however, and so left his position before very long. He converted the family estate in Rome into the Abbey of St. Andrew, became a monk there, and founded six Benedictine monasteries on his estates in Sicily. His life of quiet and prayer did not last long; for around 578 he was ordained one of the seven deacons of Rome and sent as the papal ambassador to Constantinople, where he served until 585. When he arrived back in Rome, he was made the abbot of St. Andrew’s.

Five years later the pope died, and Gregory was acclaimed pope by the clergy and the people of Rome. Unwillingly Gregory accepted the role. He was the first pope to call himself the “servant of the servants of God.” Gregory was such a good leader that he became known as Gregory the Great.

Because of his political skill, learning, talents, and deep devotion to God, Gregory was able to make peace with the invading Lombards, save the city from famine by reorganizing the property and granaries of the Church, and restore order within the Church itself. Even though there were tremendous problems in Rome, Gregory was able to look beyond his land to the needs of people in foreign lands. He sent a group of monks to England to teach the faith to the people who lived there. So great was Gregory’s interest in them that he has come to be called the Apostle of England, even though he himself was unable to travel there to preach. His achievements were many and had a widespread effect, but Gregory became a saint because of his love for God, which was reflected in all that he did.

St. Gregory the Great, pray for us!

Sincerely,

Fr. Steve

Church Reopening

We wholeheartedly thank the more than 250 generous donors who made the much-needed renovations of Guardian Angels Church possible. We are incredibly appreciative of your ongoing support. Because of your gift, we can continue honoring our past & investing in our future, making GA a beautiful space for future generations.

Thank you to the Beautification Committee (Rick Oberschmidt, Chairman; Father Brice Berger, Julie Bruns, Mirna Feghali, Mark Gillming, Don King, Kathy King, Jim Sullivan, and Dick Vogelgesang) for the countless hours they dedicated to this project, ensuring all aspects of the renovations moved smoothly and keeping our parishioners updated on the progress along the way. Without their leadership, none of this would be possible.

Feast of the Guardian Angels Parish Picnic

Join the parish as we celebrate the Feast of the Guardian Angels with a community potluck lunch following the 10 am Mass on Sunday, September 29th from 11 am to 2 pm. Please RSVP here by September 23rd.

Children's Choir Registration

After much feedback and prayerful consideration, we have decided to move forward with a choir for grades 4-8.

Rehearsals:

• Mondays from 4:30-6 pm, beginning September 9th in the GA Music Room

Choir will rehearse from 4:30-5:30 pm. From 5:30-6:00 pm, the choristers will make their way to the church for some time of prayer and liturgical catechesis. Children will learn the components of various prayer services each week and build them into a fully sung prayer service. These will include, but are not limited to, Stations of the Cross, Adoration, and Evening Prayer. Parents are highly encouraged to come and learn these prayers and about the liturgy as well.

Regular attendance and dedication are a must to get the most out of this ministry, as each week's lesson will build upon the next. New members are welcome to join in the fall or in the spring. Below is a schedule of events for the 2024-2025 choir season. Please complete the registration form and email Matt Spencer, Associate Director of Worship (matts@sggparish.org) with any questions.

Save the Date for this year's GA 5k Halo Hustle!



Join us for a scenic 5K walk/run through the neighborhoods of Mt. Washington on Saturday, September 28th. Enjoy the race with music and fans cheering you on along the way! The race will be followed with a party, including an awards ceremony, music, food trucks, beverages, and games! Register here.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Looking for ways to promote your company or donate to special projects at GA? Please reach out to Nicole Schneider or Christina Ackerman.

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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Monster Mash Save the Date

Save the Date for our Monster Mash! All families are invited to this Halloween Bash on Saturday, October 19th from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in the GA Upper Lot. Enjoy games for the kids, tractor rides, face painting, free pizza, snacks, drinks, adult beverages for sale, a photo booth, DJ and more! Ticket information will be coming soon.

Volunteers needed! If you’d like to be on the committee, please reach out to Jennifer Allgier. It's fun, easy and a great group of volunteers.

Welcome Reception for Fr. Aaron Hess on September 15th

Please join us in the Gathering Space for a coffee and donut reception on Sunday, September 15th after the 8 am and 10 am Masses to welcome Fr. Aaron to our community!

St. Gregory the Great Mental Wellness Minute

Bridging the Gap: How Faith & Action Can Support Mental Health & Well-Being

September 11th, 2024

IHM Heritage Hall 7-8:30pm

Deacon Ed Shoener, the President

of the Association of Catholic

Mental Health Ministers, will share

his powerful personal journey, highlighting the vital role of mental health ministry within Catholic faith communities. Register for this free event here. If you need help registering, contact Kendall Keiser at kendallk@sggparish.org

Mass for Suicide Healing & Remembrance

September 14th, 2024

Immaculate Heart of Mary 5pm

This Mass will be a time for our

community to come together to

support and honor families who have

lost loved ones to suicide.

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 are much appreciated. They put together a lunch sack on Tuesday mornings, so please drop off your donations to the rectory 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 also need juice boxes or pouches and prepackaged snacks like chips, pretzels, cheez-its, etc.

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

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.

Mobile Food Pantry Collection

Thank you to all those who donated goods or their time to the GA Mobile Food Pantry Collection. Because of your generosity, we were able to pack 450 bags for those in need!

Guardian Angels 2nd Grade CCD & School Prayer Partner Program

The GA Prayer Partner Program brings the parish & school together to pray for each other. This program joins an adult parishioner with a second grade student for the school year as the 2nd graders prepare for their First Communion. They meet with each other as a group during school or CCD 2-4 times a year to socialize and pray together. We had a wonderful and rewarding 2023-24 school year. Thank you to all those that participated this year.

Click here for more information about the program. Contact Margaret Dunn with further questions or if you would like to join the program in the future.

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.

Support the GA 8th Grade Class of 2025

The 8th grade class will be hosting multiple fundraisers throughout the year to raise money for their class trip and graduation activities. 

Car Wash

Come support the GA 8th Grade Class of 2025 by getting your car washed on Sunday, September 8th from 8:30 am-2:30 pm at McNicholas High School! All donations are greatly appreciated via cash, card, or Square.

Fall Mums Sale

Order your fall mums today! 9-inch potted mums cost $10 each. Order online here.

Orders are due Monday, September 9th. 

Mums can be picked up Friday, September 20th from 3- 6:30 p.m. in the GA Pavilion. Delivery can be arranged for a donation.

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 the opening day, Wednesday, 9/25, as well as Saturday, 10/12, and Wednesday, 10/30. 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 or see the bulletin board in our Gathering Space. Questions? Problems signing up? Contact Luann Rowekamp, 513-226-7492 or lrowekamp@fuse.net. 

Young Men's Faith and Fellowship

Young Women's Faith and Fellowship

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

from 8:00-9:00 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

Each Friday, Fathers Team will be meeting for Fathers Team "Lite” which consists of a review and discussion of the upcoming Sunday's scripture readings. All GA fathers are invited to join either in person or via Zoom. Our meeting will start at 6:05 am Friday morning and last for one hour. Together we explore the readings and consider how the scripture's message can be applied to our daily lives. If you are holding back because you’re not an expert, join the crowd....neither are any of us! Join us in person in the Gathering Space or by Zoom, this Friday at 6:05 am. Contact us at GAfathersteam@gmail.com for the zoom information, or to get on the GA Fathers Team email distribution.

2024-2025 Enrollment

Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is open. 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!