Wednesday Herald

December 17, 2025

Last Herald of 2025

This is the last Wednesday Herald of 2025. The next Herald will be emailed out on Wednesday, January 7th.

Action Required: Re-enrollment for the 2026-2027 School Year

Thank you to the families who have finalized re-enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year! Again, many classes will be at capacity next year, especially in the primary grades. All current families must finalize their enrollment and pay their registration fee to be included in our class rosters for next year.

Cold Weather is Here!

Students should plan to bring in coats, gloves, and hats as we will go outside for recess unless there is extreme cold or rain/snow.

Safety Reminder on Alcore Terrace

Our neighbors who live on Alcore Terrace have contacted us about cars speeding when they exit campus onto Alcore Terrace. Please be mindful of all speed limits on and around campus to ensure the safety of our students and neighbors. 

GA Christmas Concert

Mark your calendars now for the annual Guardian Angels Christmas Concert! Your talented angels have been working very hard in their music classes, and you won’t want to miss it!

This year’s concert will be held in two parts in the PC Gym on Thursday, December 18th. Admission to both shows is free.

• 6 p.m.show: Grades 1, 2, 3, and 5^th Grade Beginning Band
• 7:30 p.m. show: 6^th, 7^th, & 8^th Grade Bands and Choruses

More specifics will be sent home following Thanksgiving break. If you have any questions, please contact Holly Leach or Jennifer Dickson.

Dine to Donate

Library Volunteers Needed

Mrs. Leach needs volunteers several times during the week to check in and shelve books in our school library. Sign up to help here.

8th Fundraiser Fowling Warehouse & Fun!

Looking for a fun night while supporting a great cause? Join us at Fowling Warehouse!

Date: January 23

Time: 6:30–9 p.m.

We’ll kick off the evening with a lively tournament-style fowling competition—perfect for beginners and seasoned players alike. Dinner is included, and additional drinks will be available for purchase at the bar.

This event is a fundraiser benefiting the 8th Grade Class Trip to Washington, D.C.

Everyone is welcome to participate—all grade levels and families encouraged to join!

Pricing

• $50 per person to play
• $35 per person to spectate

Sign up HERE!

Come enjoy a great night out while helping support an unforgettable class trip!

After-School Art Enrichment with Mrs. Pavely

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."

Save the Date for the Father-Daughter Dance

Ticket information coming soon!

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!

8th Grade Sweatpants Fundraiser

Support the 8th Grade Class of 2026 and order your sweatpants! Click here to order.

Get Your Tickets for Parents' Night Out!

Thanks for the Donations & Cookies

Thank you so much to all the families for the delicious cookie donations made last week. The GA teachers and staff enjoyed filling their cookie boxes with the variety of treats. They were blown away by the generosity and time families put forth making these homemade treats. We love to show the teachers and staff how grateful we are for them. Thank you for being part of the GA community!

365 Lotto

The 365 Lotto is one of the PTA's biggest fundraisers and also gives you the opportunity to win over $25,000 in cash prizes! Funds raised from the 365 Lotto are being used to update the health room and intervention learning spaces. We encourage all families to participate in this fundraiser.

An envelope with lotto tickets and information came home last week with the youngest or only child in each family. The 365 Lotto tickets are $20 each (cash or check) and there are only a limited number of tickets sold. 

All tickets turned in by Friday, December 12th will be entered in a drawing to win cash and gift card prizes. These lucky winners will be announced on Angels On Air on Monday, December 15th. 

All participating families returning sold and unsold tickets by December 16th may send their child(ren) in an out of uniform top and approved uniform bottoms on Wednesday, December 17th. 

Please turn in all sold and unsold tickets by Friday, December 19th.

If you have any questions or need additional tickets, please contact Melissa Clissold at mmelisk@yahoo.com.

Thank you for supporting the GA PTA!

Partner with the PTA

Calling all local businesses and organizations! The GA Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is looking for community partners to help us create meaningful opportunities for our students and families. Consider partnering with the PTA as a sponsor or hosting a giveback! 

Giveback: a pre-defined event set by the PTA and your company where we market your company to our community of families and encourage attendance and a portion of proceeds from sales at the company are given back to the PTA.

• Examples: Restaurant night where a % of sales supports the PTA, retail shop donating a portion of weekend sales, service-based business offering a special PTA promotion.

Sponsorship: a strategic partnership with the PTA where a company provides financial support in exchange for visibility and brand promotion at highly attended PTA events!

• Benefits may include: your company logo placement on event signage and flyers; recognition in school newsletters and social media; direct connection with hundreds of local families.

How to Learn More/Express Interest:

1. Fill out this survey (https://forms.gle/M3eTtvB6uRPmdX2a7) if you think your company would be interested in a potential partnership with GA!
2. Questions?: Contact Emily Keller (eegreenwood@icloud.com) 

We look forward to all we can accomplish together to support our wonderful teachers and the students at Guardian Angels!

Little Angels Basketball: Register Now!

The GA Boosters are thrilled to announce that our Little Angels Basketball League is returning for another fun and instructional season! This program is perfect for our youngest athletes to learn the fundamentals of basketball in a supportive environment.

League Highlights

• Age/Grade Divisions: Teams will be formed strictly by age/grade to ensure balanced play:
• Pre-K only
• Kindergarten only
• 1st Grade only
• 2nd Grade only
• Program Length: The league consists of 5 sessions held on Saturdays.
• Cost: The fee is $75 per child.

Key Dates to Remember

• Registration Deadline: Friday, January 16th
• Program Dates: Saturdays, February 21st – March 21st

Register Today! Don't miss out on this great opportunity for your child!

• Click here to register: here
• For more details on the program structure and schedule, please review the official document here.
• 

We look forward to seeing our Little Angels on the court!

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 2025-2026 school year. Cost is $75 for a family pass and $40 for a grandparent pass. Please click here to purchase your pass.

Advent/Christmas Schedule

Christmas Masses

Tuesday, Christmas Eve

3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. & 10:00 p.m. - Guardian Angels

3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. & Midnight - Immaculate Heart of Mary

4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. - St. John Fisher

Wednesday, Christmas Day

9:00 a.m. - St. John Fisher

10:00 a.m. - Guardian Angels

11:30 a.m. - Immaculate Heart of Mary

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

Tuesday, December 31st

7:30 a.m. – Guardian Angels

Noon. - St. John Fisher

3:30 p.m. - Guardian Angels

5:00 p.m. - St. John Fisher

Guardian Angels Parish Offices will be closed Dec. 24 - Dec. 26 and Dec. 31 - Jan. 1

Fr. King's Annual Christmas Open House

All are invited to stop by and tour the Rectory

Saturday, December 20th

4:30 pm-5:30 pm

Sunday, December 21st

9:00 am-10:00 am

11:00 am-12:00 pm

Mini Ministry Fair

Please join us to learn about SGG Social Action Council’s Distant Neighbors Cluster at our Mini Ministry Fair January 17-18 in the gathering spaces of all the parishes following each mass. Social Action members will be available to offer insight and highlight opportunities for involvement.

Our four twinning communities: the Cultural Center of Batahola Norte, Glenmary Sisters, St. Vincent Mission, and Our Lady of the Mountains Parish will be featured in addition to Environmental Stewardship, Fair Trade, Operation Rice Bowl, and the Comboni Missionaries Ministries. 

Young Men’s Faith & Fellowship

Middle School Youth Ministry — You're Invited!

All students in grades 6–8 are invited to join us for our weekly Middle School Youth Ministry program!

When: Every Sunday

Time: 3:00–5:00 PM

Where: Youth Room on IHM's campus

Each week is packed with fun, faith, games, and community as we grow together in our relationship with Christ. Come hang out, bring a friend, and be part of something great!

Got questions? Contact alexb@sggparish.org for more info.



We can’t wait to see you there! 

Register for Youth Group!

St. Gregory the Great Mental Health Ministry Is Here for You!

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.

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 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.

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 1st grade classes are responsible for the next donation on Tuesday, January 6th. 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 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.

Community News

Ursuline Academy Volleyball Clinic

• Monday, December 29th- 5th-8th graders For more information, click here.
• 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: 1st Contact
• 1-2:30 p.m.: Setting
• 3-4:30 p.m.- Attacking

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