Wednesday Herald

November 6, 2024

Families will confirm this re-enrollment by submitting a registration fee payment. This is also the date that registration for new students of current families will begin. We are finalizing our process for re-enrollment and new student registration now and will send additional details shortly. We will open registration to non-current families on December 9th. 

God bless,

Corey 

Upcoming Admissions Events

This year, we are hosting two Informational Coffee Sessions in place of a traditional Open House. These small group sessions create the opportunity for those interested in Guardian Angels to meet Corey, 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 2025-2026 school year. Please RSVP through the appropriate link below and share it with anyone who is interested in learning more about Guardian Angels School.

Preschool Open House

A Preschool Open House will be held Monday, November 11th from 5-7 pm. This event is specifically for anyone considering enrolling their child(ren) in the preschool and/or pre-k program for the 2025-2026 school year. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP through the link below.

Join Us in Funding Future Angels This Giving Tuesday

Guardian Angels is Family. We, as parishioners of Guardian Angels Parish, grow together through the community that is unique only to GA. This community is deeply committed to growing our legacy through the next generation of Catholics devoted to living their faith. One way we do this is through our parish’s largest ministry, Guardian Angels School.  

Our school has provided our Angels a magnificent place to grow for more than 120 years. Students leave our school with a strong Catholic core and are ready to compete with the top learners in a competitive academic world. Every year, we strive to provide a top-notch education for all of our families. 

Guardian Angels is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for our students to flourish. We are determined to continue Funding Future Angels. Our plan to accomplish this in the coming years includes enhancing our STEM makerspace and making improvements to our school campus and facilities.

We are asking for your help to make these projects happen. This will be our school’s single largest fundraiser for the year.

Consider supporting Guardian Angels School on Giving Tuesday! 

Giving Tuesday is the week after Thanksgiving; it’s a movement to encourage people to give back to their own community. This year, we hope you give back to our Guardian Angels community as we participate in this Giving Tuesday Campaign on December 3rd.  

Be on the lookout for an email on December 3rd with a specific link to donate to this one-day fundraising campaign. Donations made on December 3rd, through our online platform, will not be assessed by the Archdiocese, meaning your entire donation stays with Guardian Angels. Offline donations (cash or checks) or donations made on a different day are not included in this assessment waiver. 

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on the following dates:

• KDG-5th Grade & Specials: November 20th & 21st
• Specials Teachers: November 20th

All conferences will be scheduled using the PickATime website. The website will open on November 6th to schedule grades K-5. Appointments will close on November 20th at 7 am. 

How to Access PickATime

Access to the Parent Teacher Conference Schedule click here. 

To Sign In

If you have previously registered for conferences through this site, all you need to do is enter your email and password. If not, you will need to create a new account. We do not have access to reset passwords for you.

Once logged in, the schedule screen will appear.

- First, choose a date.

- Select a teacher’s schedule.

- Then, select the time slot on the calendar color that corresponds with the teacher you want to meet with. (If you select multiple teachers at a time, their names will be color-coded to correspond with their calendars.)

- Enter the student’s name and click Create Appointment.

- A confirmation page will be generated.

- Click Return to schedule the next session if needed.



If you have any questions about scheduling, please contact Mrs. Katie Jacobs at kjacobs@gaschool.org

Holiday Performances

Mark your calendars! Students are busy making beautiful music here at GA, and several performances are scheduled for this school year.

GA Christmas Concert: Thursday, December 12th (GA Parish Center Gym)

• 6:30 pm (Grades 1, 2, 3 classes & 5th grade Band)
• 7:30 pm (Grades 6-8 Bands & Chorus)

GA Preschool/Pre-K Program: Friday, December 13th (GA Parish Center Gym)

• 10 am (Preschool and Pre-K classes)

GA Kindergarten Pageant: Friday, December 13th (Guardian Angels Church)

• 1:30 pm (Kindergarten classes)

8th-Grade Fundraiser Poinsettia Sale

Don't forget to order your holiday poinsettias! 4.5, 6.5, 8.5, and 10 inch poinsettias are available. Order here.

Orders are due Tuesday, November 21st. 

Orders can be picked up Friday, December 6th, or delivery can be arranged for a donation.

Aubrey Badell at groveraubrey@hotmail.com with questions.

Halloween Candy Collection

We will collect any extra Halloween candy the kids may have to donate to GA's St. Vincent de Paul Thanksgiving boxes and Our Daily Bread Kitchen in Over the Rhine.

Providing a sweet treat to those who may not be able to afford the luxury of candy will be much appreciated.

We’ll collect candy Tuesday, November 5th- Friday, November 8th. Thank you for sharing your sweet treats!

Finding Nemo KIDS Tickets Are On Sale Now!

Welcome Aboard Explorers! Finding Nemo KIDS takes you on a journey under the deep blue sea with Marlin, Dory, Nemo, and all their friends. Tickets are on sale now for this exciting theatrical journey. Show dates are November 15th 6:30 pm and November 16th 11am. All shows will be in the PC Gym. Purchase tickets here.

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.

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.

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."

Veterans Day Prayer Service

Knights of Columbus Scholarship Application for 8th Graders

This Knights of Columbus Scholarship is for students currently in the 8th Grade and entering Grade 9 at a Catholic High School for the 2025-2026 school year. One scholarship recipient will receive a $500 check made payable to a Catholic High School on behalf of the student to be applied to the student’s high school tuition. This application must be completed by the student and represent the student’s qualities and accomplishments. All applications must be emailed to ram8607@yahoo.com, subject line: KofC High School Scholarship by November 22nd, or turned into the GA or IHM School Office. For more information, click here.

Cafeteria Volunteers Needed

We are always in need of helpful hands to keep an eye on our students in grades K-8 during lunch. Please consider sharing a small part of your day to assist. All volunteers must be SafeParish trained. If you are interested, please sign up!

Father/Daughter Dance Save the Date

The 8th-grade girls have voted, and we have a Father/Daughter dance theme to share. Get ready for USA - Red, White, and Boogie.  

February 8th, 7 pm - 10 pm in the undercroft. Ticket purchasing and additional details to be provided as we get closer to the date.

Teacher and Staff Gifts

The PTA facilitates the collection of monetary gifts for the teachers at Christmas and the end of the year. This is not mandatory but provides an opportunity for parents and families to celebrate teachers and staff with a monetary gift. Please use this link if you would like to contribute to teacher and staff gifts.

Do You Have Any GA Uniform Items You Are Looking to Rehome?

Do you have any cold-weather uniform items you are looking to rehome?

Specifically, pants, sweatshirts, or fleece. We are currently accepting any uniform shirts, fleece, sweatshirts, skirts, jumpers and pants that are in good condition. We are not accepting shorts at this time.

Donations can be placed in the box in the Gathering Space November 8th through the 10th. There is also a collection box in the hallway across from the school office.

Shopping will be in the PTA room during conferences November 20th & 21st. The PTA Room is located in the hallway outside the cafeteria near the elevator.

We ask that donated items not be overly-faded, pilled, torn, stained or dirty. We also request that items have the current GA logo only. We are only collecting GA uniform items and spiritwear.

Any questions? Contact Becky at becky.tiefenbach@gmail.com

After-School Enrichment

GA Spirit Bracelets

Shop For a Cause and Support GA

Save the Date for Parents' Night Out!

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.

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.

St. Gregory the Great Youth Group Friendsgiving

Did you know?

Masses were said in Latin until the 1960s.

For many of us this is when our grandparents or parents were growing up. We may have heard stories from them about how nuns and priests were their teachers or how strict they were, especially about Mass.

However, their "strict" outlook instilled the understanding that the Mass is the most intimate encounter we have with Christ in this world, even if they couldn’t understand the language. They knew that they were in God’s house.

At St. Gregory the Great Family of Parishes, we want everyone to always feel welcome with the genuine hospitality we extend. Hospitality is a two-way street. When we invite guests into our homes, we expect them to be respectful of our dwelling, in turn, we offer an enjoyable experience to our guests.

So too, must we respect God’s dwelling in what we say and what we do. If our Masses are to be an enjoyable and enriching experience, let us remember that we are in the presence of Almighty God, and while we have been welcomed into His home, we must treat it with the greatest care and respect by watching the way we behave in the sacred space, such as entering quietly, silencing our phones and our voices, taking time to pray in quiet, and getting our hearts and minds in a place where we can celebrate the Mass with reverence and joy.

Help Wanted for “Help Your Neighbor Day”

We need volunteers to help our neighbors who need our assistance for our annual “Help Your Neighbor Day”.

On Sunday afternoon on November 10th, members of St. Gregory the Great’s three churches will gather to be assigned the yard of an elderly or disabled neighbor who needs help with exterior clean-up before winter. Volunteers can be of all ages: adults, families, students, fathers, mothers, and grandparents.

Under the sponsorship of American Landscape and outreach teams from St. John Fisher, Guardian Angels, and Immaculate Heart of Mary, volunteers will spend the afternoon doing yard work for a neighbor in need. We need your help and don’t worry: the Bengals play on Thursday night that week!

Please email Lauri Zahumensky at mamazahu1@gmail.com to volunteer and/or recommend a neighbor’s yard. 

GA Faith Formation Board is Seeking New Members

Our Faith Formation Board is seeking new members and also a new chairperson. The Faith Formation Board was formed in 2021 and helps plan and support parish events designed to form youth and adults in the Catholic faith more fully. The board also helps grow the parish community through outreach to former Catholics, non-Catholic Christians, and others interested in learning about life in the Catholic Church. We meet once a month throughout the year except in June and July. This is a great chance to get involved at Guardian Angels and meet other parishioners outside of Mass! If you’re interested in joining, have questions, or want more information, contact Lisa Myers at (513) 325-4571 or Kevin Carter at (703) 981-6591.

Adult Help Wanted – for “Youthful” Volunteer Opportunities

Middle School Youth Ministry

We are re-launching the Middle School Youth Ministry programs with two groups: a 5th & 6th grade group and a 7th & 8th grade group. We need adults who have a passion for developing the faith and fellowship lives of these young people in a fun, supportive, and nurturing environment. We’re hoping to hold two meetings each month for each group. 

High School Youth Ministry Leadership Team 

We are looking to add to the current High School Youth Ministry leadership team. Alison Richert is the current Lead Coordinator for the HS Youth Ministry. For SafeParish reasons, and because the kids would benefit from a second “regular” minister, we’re looking for another “youthful” person who would enjoy partnering with her weekly. Ideally, we’re looking for a male so that any immediate personal issues can be handled appropriately. You can be someone who “just shows up ready to help” each week, or you can get involved in planning the weekly sessions. 

Core Team Volunteers

If you’re looking for a more flexible option, we are also forming a Core Team for the Middle School and High School Youth Ministry groups. These teams will help advise on the structure of the program, as well as be available to assist from time to time with chaperoning events, leading activities, helping with marketing, etc. 

If this sounds like something God may be calling you to, please reach out to Steve Von Hoene, the Associate Director of Youth Evangelization at stevevh@sggparish.org. 

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.

High School Youth Group

When: Mondays from 6:30-8:30 pm.

What: "Question Everything"

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.

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.

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. 

Young Men's Faith and Fellowship

Young Women's Faith and Fellowship

When: 2nd and 4th Wednesday every month from 8-9 pm. Upcoming dates are 11/13 and 12/11

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.  

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.

St. Gregory the Great Bible Study for Women

We are thrilled to announce that our parish family will offer Discovering our Dignity, a Bible study which will show you how the power of God worked in the lives of women in the Old and New Testaments. Some of the women were as flawed and broken as we can be, and their stories provide us with modern day advice. We hope you can join us, even if you are not a Bible scholar! The Bible study will begin on September 6, at 9:30 am 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

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. 

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 8th grade classes are responsible for the next donation on Monday, November 11th. A complete schedule for the school year is attached. 

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.

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.

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.

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 Montel 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.

Community News

St. Xavier High School

Grade school boys are invited to learn about St. Xavier and how they form men into leaders and Men for Others!

• Shadow Days: Click here to schedule.
• Open House: November 17th. Click here to register.
• HSPT Prep Classes: November 2nd and 9th. Click here to register.
• HSPT: November 23rd

Mount Notre Dame

We are thrilled to invite prospective students to join our vibrant community, where faith, sisterhood, and academic success come together to create an extraordinary high school experience.

• Shadow Days: November 11th, 15th, and 21st, December 3rd, 5th, and 6th, January 13th and 14th

Elder High School

Grade school boys are invited to visit Elder High School and see how they offer a place for students to express their individuality and make their high school experience unique!

• Shadow Days: November 22nd, 26th, December 5th, 12th, and January 10th. Click here
• Open House: November 14th. Register here.

St. Ursula

St. Ursula invites grade school girls to visit and experience all the reasons why they were awarded "Best of Cincinnati" in the school category by the Cincinnati Award Program.

• Shadow Days: Through December 5th. Spend a day at SUA and shadow a current student through classes, breaks, lunch, and activities. Meet current students and teachers and see the authentic sisterhood in person.
• Theater Preview Night: November 20th
• HSPT: November 23rd
• Application Deadline: November 26th
• Showcase Night: December 5th
• Winter Wellness Day: December 7th. 8th-grade girls are invited to join us for a fun-filled morning where we focus on self-care and relaxation during the winter months. Register here.

McNicholas High School

Explore McNicholas High School this fall and learn more about how you can Find Your Brilliance as a Rocket! Click here to view our admissions calendar, list of events, and steps to apply. To register for a shadow day, Information Night, Open House, HSPT, and more, click here. We can’t wait to meet you!

• SHADOW DAYS – Explore McNicholas High School’s campus, meet our faculty and students, and experience our signature, close-knit community firsthand.
• APPLY – Applications are open from now through November 15th.
• HSPT REGISTRATION – Now through November 20th. Test is on November 23rd. Register for the HSPT or Prep Course today.
• PARENT COFFEE – November 7th and December 9th

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