Wednesday Herald

December 18, 2024

This is the final Wednesday herald before Christmas break! I wish all of our families a joyous Christmas, celebrating the coming of our Lord, Jesus Christ! May He bring you true peace and comfort during this glorious season. I look forward to the return of our Angels on Tuesday, January 7th.

God bless,

Corey

Welcome Class of 1966!



Last week, members of the class of 1966 visited Guardian Angels! It was a pleasure walking the building with them, listening to their stories of what their experience was like many years ago! So many things have changed over the decades, but the spirit and energy of the community continues to remain so strong and vibrant! 

Last Herald of 2024

This is the last Wednesday Herald of 2024. The next Herald will be emailed out on Wednesday, January 8th.

2025 Spring Musical: Shrek Jr. The Musical

GA Music Boosters is proud to announce auditions for the GA Spring Musical, Shrek Jr. The Musical Jr. Students in grades 4th-8th are invited to audition December 16th or 18th from 3-5p.m. in the music room. Please sign up for your audition time here.

Full audition information and requirements can be found through the GA Music Boosters website. Rehearsals will be held Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning January 15th. A full rehearsal schedule can be found here.

The show's performances are Thursday, March 27th and Friday, March 28th on the GA Parish Center Stage. The cost to participate is $90, and payment is required at auditions. The majority of costumes will be included in the participation fee. Please note that additional items (shoes, accessories, etc.) may be required outside the initial fee. 

Please feel free to contact Mrs. Holly Leach at hleach@gaschool.org or Meghan Zlatic meghan.zlatic@gmail.com with any additional questions. We look forward to seeing you at auditions! 

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!

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.

8th Grade Skyline Fundraiser

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."

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.

365 Lotto Fundraiser

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 sale are used for staff appreciation events, student activities throughout the year and campus improvements. The PTA asks every family to participate in this fundraiser to support our wonderful staff and students. All participating families (those selling and/or returning unsold tickets ASAP) may send their children in an out of uniform top and approved uniform bottoms on Wednesday, December 18th.

An envelope with lotto tickets and information went home 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. Drawings begin on January 1, 2025 for the following prizes:

$1000 winners on Easter, July 4^th and Christmas

$500 winners on all first Mondays

$100 winners on all Sundays

$40 winners on ALL remaining days of the year

Please send in all sold and unsold tickets as soon as possible. The sale will conclude on Thursday, December 19th.

If you have any questions or need additional tickets, please contact Melissa Clissold.

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!

Tickets ON SALE NOW for Parents' Night Out!

Put on your boots and bling and join us for “Denim & Diamonds” Parents’ Night Out! Join us for an evening of casino games, music, dancing, and spirits in support of Guardian Angels School.

The event is on February 1st from 7-11pm at Little Miami Brewing Company Event Center. Tickets are on sale now - $75 per person/$150 per couple. Tickets include an open bar, light hors d'oeuvres, and casino games. The proceeds from the event will benefit the beautification of student and staff lounges. 

Tickets are on sale now and space is limited. Tickets will not be sold at the door!

Click here for tickets of sponsorships.

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. 

Lil' Hoopers Basketball Registration is Open!

The GA Boosters are proud to announce the return of a fun and instructional basketball league for our littlest Angels!  Teams will be formed by age/grade: Pre-K only, K only, 1st only, 2nd only. Cost will be $75 per child.

Please register here by Friday, January 10th. This basketball program will be held on Saturdays from February 15th-March 22nd. There will be 6 sessions. For more information, click here.

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.

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

Annual Pathway Report and Parish Financial Reports

As a family of parishes, we have made great strides in our Beacons of Light process and our journey to become one canonical parish over the past year. Our Annual Pathway Report summarizes this information. Thank you all for being a part of the St. Gregory the Great Family of Parishes.

You can find the full Annual Pathway Report and individual parish financial reports on the St. Gregory the Great website by clicking here.

If you have questions, please submit them to the Family Pastoral Council via the contact form on our website.

To receive this information and other updates from the Parish, subscribe to the new monthly St. Gregory the Great Newsletter. 

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. 

High School Youth Group

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

What: "Making Sense"

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.

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 2nd grade classes are responsible for the next donation on Tuesday, January 7th. 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

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: 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: January 10th. Click here

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