Wednesday Herald
January 29, 2025
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2025 Spelling Bee - Congratulations to Evie Steffen!
Congratulations to the 2025 Guardian Angels Spelling Bee winner, Evie Steffen; runner-up, Sofia Lanham; as well as all the participants who competed in the school competition! It was a highly competitive competition with Evie eventually winning by correctly spelling “egotistical”. Evie is a back-to-back champion winning both the 2024 and 2025 Spelling Bees.
This annual event allows students to demonstrate their knowledge of many complex spelling words, patterns, and rules. Evie will take an online test at school and the results will determine if she qualifies to compete at the Ohio Regional Spelling Bee.
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Catholic Education Foundation Tuition Assistance Scholarships
The Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is offering tuition assistance scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year.
Elementary School Tuition Grants: Scholarships are available for PreK-8th grade. To apply, families will need to fully complete a FACTS Grant and Aid application by inputting financial information (income, assets, and household income). FACTS then uses an internally built calculation to determine financial need based on the family's ability to pay. FACTS applications may be completed now and are due February 16th. For more information, click here.
Please note that Welcome Scholarships will not be offered for the 2025-2026 school year, due to a number of factors. Families are encouraged to apply for Elementary School Tuition Grants.
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2025 Catholic Schools Week
Jan. 26th - Feb. 1st
The 2025 Catholic Schools Week theme is “United in Faith and Community.” As a thriving Catholic school, we strive to provide the best educational instruction and religious formation for your family. Catholic Schools Week is a wonderful time to thank God for the many blessings. There are many activities scheduled throughout the week. Please click here to see the theme and details for each day.
| In conjunction with Catholic Schools Week, Guardian Angels is holding a 'Warming Drive' for Our Daily Bread and St. Vincent de Paul. We'll be collecting items to help those in need during this cold weather. Click here for a list of items needed. Please bring donations to your homeroom by Friday, January 31st. | |
Science Fair Volunteers Needed!
We are excited to host our annual Science Fair on February 7th from 8:00 am to 11:00 am, and we are looking for parent and community volunteers to help make the event a success! Volunteers will have the opportunity to support our students as they showcase their hard work and innovative projects. If you are interested in volunteering, we would greatly appreciate your help. Please reach out to Cameron Kilby at ckilby@gaschool.org for more details on how you can get involved. Thank you for your support!
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Extended-Care Team Update
Rosemary Kapp and Carol Christen have been such a blessing over the past years as they have provided tremendous care for our Angels in our Extended Care program. This will be their last year running the program. We thank Rosemary and Carol for their involvement in the program and their dedication to our Angels!
If you are interested in taking over the program, or helping out occasionally, please reach out to Corey Stoops. We hope to staff our Extended Care team with people from our GA community. Click here for more details on the program.
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Cafeteria Volunteers Needed
We are in need of helpful hands to keep an eye on our students in grades K-8 during lunch for the second half of the school year! Please consider sharing a small part of your day to assist. All volunteers must be SafeParish trained. If you are interested, please sign up!
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After School Art Enrichment Classes |
8th Grade Fundraiser: Uniform Approved Sweatpants
Purchase your GA uniform-approved sweatpants and help support the GA Class of 2025. Pants come in either navy or gray and have both youth and adult sizes available. To purchase, click here.
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Library Volunteers Needed!
Mrs. Leach needs volunteers several times during the week to check in and shelve books in our school library. Please sign up to help here.
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Father/Daughter Dance - Tickets on Sale Now | |
The Father Daughter Dance is on February 8th in the GA undercroft from 7 pm - 10 pm.
Get ready for USA - Red, White, and Boogie! The dance is open to all GA families from Preschool - 8th grade.
Buy your tickets before end of day Friday, January 31st to get your 3 drink tickets included. Otherwise, tickets are still available next week and at the door, but drink tickets will be for purchase and not included.
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Donations Needed for Father/Daughter Dance
Donations are needed to make this event a success. Click here to see the Amazon List. Please consider donating.
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Father/Daughter Dance - Volunteers Needed
We need your help to make the Father/Daughter dance a success. There are several volunteer slots open on February 7th and February 8th. The sign-up is open to ALL moms regardless of your child's grade level. Please consider volunteering.
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Penny Wars
Our annual Penny Wars is underway! Thursday (1/30) is the last day to bring in those coins/bills. The grade with the most points/money will win a movie day with popcorn and treats! See details here.
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We're Excited to See YOU at Parents' Night Out
We look forward to seeing you at the “Denim & Diamonds” Parents’ Night Out! As a reminder, ticket sales have ended and they will not be sold at the door.
Thank you to all our sponsors below!
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PIT BOSS
NKY Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Bill Luttmer
Delta Electric
HIGH ROLLER
Craft Family Fund
Cincinnati Mine Machine
Gruelle Dempsey Orthodontics
Kaldi's
FULL HOUSE
Dan Frey/Foxfire Properties
Fritsch Family
Jon DeCurtins
Donnelly Family
Keller Family
Mardin Architecture/Sherman Family
Lovett Family
Tikka Grill
Ulmers Auto Care
Walsh Family
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Mother/Son Event
The GA Mother/Son event will take place on Saturday, March 15th at the Cincinnati Cyclones hockey game. Game time is 4 pm. To purchase tickets, click here. See flyer for details.
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GA Dodgeball Tournament - Save the Date
The Annual GA Dodgeball Competition is back. It's scheduled for Saturday, March 22nd. More details will be shared as we get closer to the event.
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Track and Field Registration is Open!
The Guardian Angels Boosters are excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 Guardian Angels Track and Field season! Click here to register!
GA will sponsor track teams this spring season that will last from March to mid-May. Boys and girls from grades K through 8 are invited to join and compete in various sprints, distance, relays and field events. The teams are K-2nd (co-ed team but compete separately), Boys and Girls 3rd & 4th, 5th & 6th, and 7th & 8th grade age groups.
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Different ages compete in different events including, 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m runs, 100m and 200m hurdles, 4x100, 4x200, 4x400 relays and High Jump, Long Jump, Shot Put (softball throw for K-2nd) & Discus, so there is something for everyone! Time commitment will be 1 to 2 practices a week (younger grades 1 practice, older grades 2 practices) held at Nagel Middle School, with 7 meets that last about 2 hours on Saturdays (K-6th), and 7-8th grade meets are held on Friday evenings.
Playing another sport such as baseball, volleyball or soccer? No problem! This is a growing program and we are flexible about attendance, and can work around other sports. We had many athletes last year that play on top club teams that still made track work in their schedules and we were happy to have them! We welcome all athletes to make as many practices or meets as they can. We encourage multi-sport athletes, as track will make your child quicker, faster and more explosive for all other sports!
Please click here for the entire 2025 CYO Track and Field Meet Schedule.
See you in the Spring!
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Guardian Angels Boys Volleyball Registration is Now Open!
Registration is open for boys in grades 3-8.
Practices may begin as early as February 17th, but the season starts on March 10th. Boys Volleyball plays in a 6-week season. No games will be played during Holy Week (week of 4/14) or Spring Break (week of 4/21). As a result, there will be four weeks of two matches with the Tournament May 5-9th. For more information on the schedule, please go to the GCCYS website.
The Spring season is scheduled different than most due to other sport conflicts. We will also encourage coaches to be understanding of multi-sport athletes' schedules. Most of the matches are played on Monday-Thursday evening with start times between 6 pm-8 pm. Some matches will be played on Friday evenings, but the league will avoid scheduling matches on Saturday and Sunday.
Evaluations are TENTATIVELY scheduled for the last week in January (1/29 & 1/31). Depending on the number of registrants, we will follow up with your son's appropriate evaluation date/time.
If you are interested in coaching a boys volleyball team, please reach out to Joe Julkowski at guardianangelsvolleyball@gmail.com.
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GA Spring Soccer Registration is Open!
GA Spring Soccer registration is now open through March 1st. Registration is for boys and girls in grades 1-8. To register, click here.
If you have any questions, please reach out to our soccer coordinator, Nick Whitacre, nickwhitacre@gmail.com.
Preschool soccer registration will begin at a later date.
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Send Photos for Boosters to Share on Social Media
If you have any team photos or stories you'd like featured on the GA Boosters Facebook page, please send them to marcom@gaboosters.org.
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Red & White Passes
Red & White Passes are now available for purchase on the Athletic Boosters website. A Red & White Pass provides admission to all GA home sporting events for the 2024-2025 school year. Cost is $75 for a family pass and $40 for a grandparent pass. Please click here to purchase your pass.
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Families that pray together, stay together; so they should also serve together
Guardian Angels invites families to volunteer for a liturgical ministry as we celebrate Catholic Schools Week. Catholic schools were established to educate the young and to pass on the faith. One of the best ways to help your children practice that faith is by participating in parish ministries. To sign up to volunteer as a lector, usher, altar server, extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, or a cantor please use this link to enroll. To help with these recruiting and scheduling efforts we are implementing a new tech-based tool called Ministry Scheduler Pro. This program is used by many parishes nationwide and has been incredibly well received.
In Ministry Scheduler Pro volunteers can set up a profile where they can select their Mass time preferences, enroll multiple members of the family for various ministries, and can pre-plan to not be scheduled during certain times (i.e. for vacations). Requesting subs for any ministry is also incredibly easy. My favorite feature, which I think you will like too, is that members of the same family can be grouped together so that parents and children may all attend the same Mass and serve in their respective ministries at the same Mass time.
We hope you show your gratitude for Catholic Education this Catholic School Week by joining a ministry in our parish! Please contact Matt Spencer our Associate Director of Worship with any questions at matts@sggparish.org.
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Youth Mental Health First Aid Training FOR ADULTS
The St. Gregory the Great Mental Wellness Ministry is excited to offer one of the premier training courses for adults who want to support youth with mental health challenges or substance use disorders or just want to increase their knowledge of these conditions and their impact on individuals, families, and the community. This is important training for all adults who interact with youth – including Teachers, School Staff, Parents, Grandparents, etc. For more details, click here.
The training will be held on March 8th from 9 am to 3:30 pm at Saint John Fisher (Resurrection Room). Click here to register.
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Volunteers Needed for Fish Fry
We are in the process of finalizing plans for our 2025 Fish Fry Events. Keep an eye out on upcoming bulletins and the Parish website for more information. If you would like to volunteer, please reach out to Marianne Glassmeyer at mglassmeyer@outlook.com.
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Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry is looking for a full time Youth Minister for both the High School and Middle School groups. If interested, please reach out to Steve Von Hoene, the Associate Director of Youth Evangelization at stevevh@sggparish.org.
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High School Youth Group
High School Youth Group will meet on Thursday nights starting January 23rd and we will be discussing the Resurrection. This series will continue to meet on Thursdays through February 20th. Our meeting night will then switch to Sundays on February 23rd for the next series.
When: Thursday, January 30th at 6:30 pm
Where: IHM Youth Room (7826 Beechmont Ave.)
Why: A chance for students in grades 9-12 to play games, discuss various topics, and grow in faith and fellowship.
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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.
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Greeters and Gift Bearers Needed
Greeters and gift bearers are needed for all 3 weekend Masses. Please consider helping out in these important ministries! This helps the ushers prepare for Mass and not have to scramble to find gift bearers at the last minute. To sign up, click here.
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Young Men's Faith and Fellowship
Men in their 20s – 40s are invited to join the Young Men’s Faith & Fellowship group for the Into the Breach Series from the Knights of Columbus. The series touches on relevant topics for men in our age group through the lens of our faith. We will meet from 8:30 – 9:30 pm in Room B at Guardian Angels on the date 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.
February 10 Topic: The Cornerstone
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Young Women's Faith and Fellowship
When: 2nd and 4th Wednesday every month from 8-9 pm.
Where: Guardian Angels Church in Room B in the undercroft
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.
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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.
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Evening Bible Study Begins February 19
Wednesday With the Word Bible Study for adults begins February 19th, 6:30-8:00 pm, in the St. Francis Room of the IHM Welcome Center. This is an in-depth bible study. Each session begins with Lectio Divina based on one of the psalms. Faith-sharing is welcome, and the pace of the study is determined by the group. BYOB (Bring Your Own Bible). For more information, contact Rosanne Thomas: rosannet@sggparish.org.
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St. Gregory the Great Bible Study for Women
Discovering our Dignity is a Bible study for women where we discover how the power of God worked in the lives of women in the Old and New Testaments. Some of the women in the Bible were as flawed and broken as we can be, and their stories provide us with inspiration and hope. We also learn from each other as we discuss these women and their stories, and we enjoy great fellowship as we journey together in our faith. We hope you can join us, even if you are not a Bible scholar! The Bible study is on Fridays at 9:30 am, from now through March 28th, in the St. Matthew room in the IHM Welcome Center. For more information about this study, or to register, contact Sheri May at sherimay76@gmail.com or Christy Hiltz at christyhiltz@gmail.com
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School Masses
You can find a full schedule of school Masses on the calendar in Rediker. We will be livestreaming all of the All-School Masses through GA’s YouTube channel.
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Cookie Ministry
Guardian Angels School Cookie Ministry teams up with the Parish Peanut Butter group to feed families in need. The Peanut Butter group makes 1,500 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. GA students donate cookies. St. Francis Seraph Church in Over-the-Rhine gives the food to families in need.
Students are asked to bring in two dozen cookies, brownies, or rice krispie bars on their classroom's designated day. Treats need to be bagged, with two treats per bag. Donations of juice boxes and prepackaged snacks are also needed. All Preschool classes are responsible for the next donation on Monday February 3rd. A complete schedule for the school year is attached.
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Attendance Line
If your child will be absent or late to school, please call the main school office by 8:00 a.m. each morning. All parents needing to report their child absent or late to school should call using the main school phone number (513) 624-3141.
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Box Tops For Education
The Guardian Angels PTA collects Box Tops and uses the funds earned to purchase indoor recess games and outdoor recess equipment. Box Tops is now on a digital platform. To participate, you’ll need to download the Box Tops App and scan your grocery receipt within 14 days of purchase. You’ll find more information here.
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Kroger Community Rewards
Have you signed up for Kroger Community Rewards and designated GA as your beneficiary? The more families who register, the more money our school receives through the program. Kroger Community Rewards offers a great way for you to support our school's technology fund and you don't have to spend a penny. You can search for GA or use our NPO number, 80200. The amount Guardian Angels receives depends on the points our supporters rack up while grocery shopping.
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Bulletin Advertising Available
Our bulletin publisher is looking for new advertisers and sponsors. Thanks to our sponsors, the bulletin is published weekly at no cost to our parish. Please consider purchasing an ad. Your ad and participation make the bulletin successful, and you attract customers! If interested, please email Sherry Montell or call/text her at 614-301-7444.
Advertisements and sponsorships can be purchased for a business, family, charity, in Honor or in Memory of a Loved One, or to support the church or a community service organization, such as Big Brothers/Big Sisters. We appreciate your support.
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