Wednesday Herald

March 12, 2025

Circle of Grace

Beginning the week of March 24th, students in grades KDG-8 will participate in the Circle of Grace program under the guidance of our School Counselor, Olivia Uchtman. This program is designed to educate students on proper Safe Environment/Protection of Children areas. Additional information on the program can be found through the Circle of Grace website. A parent letter can also be found here. If you do not wish for your child to participate in the program, please email Corey Stoops by March 14th.

Donate to Book Drive

Our GA 8th Grade class will be collecting new and gently used books (KDG-6th grade reading level) to benefit Queen City Book Bank. The collection will take place from 5-7pm during the March 14th Fish Fry in the GA Undercroft. Enjoy dinner while donating to a great cause!

Join Us on March 25th for Grandparent's Day

We invite grandparents or a special adult to join us on Tuesday, March 25th for Grandparent's Day! We will celebrate Mass at 9:15 am, followed by a light breakfast and tour. Please do not arrive before 8:30 am so we can allow our daily Mass participants to depart. 

Please have grandparents RSVP with their grandchild(ren)'s name(s) here by March 20th.

For questions, contact Kay Froehlich at kfroehlich@gaparish.org, 513-624-3146

Donations Needed for Grandparents Day

We anticipate that we will have over 400 grandparents and special guests attending Grandparents Day. Donations of breakfast items are most welcome and appreciated! You can drop them off to the school office on Monday, March 24th (preferred) or to the cafeteria on the morning of Tuesday, March 25th. Please click here to sign up to donate.

CAN-abilities Week at GA is March 10th-14th

CAN-abilities is a disability understanding program in which students meet and hear from friends in our community who live with a disability. Students learn about disabilities directly from someone with a disability in a respectful, approachable and fun environment. Each grade learns about a different disability each year.



The program partners with DSAGC (Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati) , HSDC (Hearing Speech and Deaf Center), Skool Aid, Autism Connection, Art Equals and the McNicholas S.A.I.L Program (Support and Accommodations for Identified Learners).

Spring Pictures

Spring Picture Day is Thursday, March 27th. Order forms were sent home last week. Students may dress out-of-uniform following the school out-of uniform-guidelines.

Lucie Brandon Mysteries - Author Visit

Jennifer Dickson, author of the Lucie Brandon Mysteries series, is excited to be speaking to Grades 7-8 on March 4th and Grades 3-6 the week of March 10th. They will explore the writing process, publishing, and great ideas! Her books, enjoyed by ages 9-99 and available on Amazon.com, are mysteries combined with historical fiction. Visit her website, www.luciebrandonmysteries.weebly.com, for more information about the Lucie series and Author Visits.

Since Mrs. Dickson is the Band Director at GA, she will offer autographed copies at her cost ($5) for purchase. Click here to order books to be received on the day of the visit.

Wheelchair Needed

Does anyone have a wheelchair at home that you no longer need? Would you like to donate it to GA? We would like to have one in the Gathering Space for use on occasion in the church and school. If you are interested in donating, please contact the Parish Office at (513) 231-7440.

Extended Care Pickup Fish Fry Fridays

Due to the traffic for our Fish Fry on Fridays throughout Lent, the extended care pickup process will change. On Fridays during Lent, parents will need to park in the lower lot. Weather permitting, students will be outside until 4 pm. After 4 pm, preschool and Pre-K parents can pick up their children in the Old Gym by ringing the doorbell outside the doors closest to Beechmont. K-8 students can be picked up by ringing the doorbell at Bishop Rehring Hall.

Donate $1.00, Dance a Jig, and Wear Your Green!

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Monday, March 17th with a GREEN out-of-uniform shirt and your uniform bottoms or G.A. sweatpants. Please wear school appropriate out-of-uniform shirts. 

By donating $1.00, you are supporting local charities in their unending work for the poor of Cincinnati.  These people, like the real Saint Patrick, work tirelessly to care for the spiritual and physical needs of many people. 

Leprechauns are actually one reason you’re supposed to wear green on St. Patrick’s Day—or risk getting pinched! The tradition is tied to folklore that says wearing green makes you invisible to leprechauns, which like to pinch anyone they can see. Some people also think sporting the color will bring good luck, and others wear it to honor their Irish ancestry.

Yearbook Orders

Orders may be placed directly online by visiting ybpay.com and entering the code 8713125. You will be required to enter your student’s name and grade to access our order form. Orders are due by March 28th. 

Spring Flower Sale

The Boy Scouts and the 8th grade class of 2025 are selling 12-inch combo hanging baskets. Orders are due March 31st. Flowers will be available for pickup on Monday, April 28th from 3:00-7:00pm in the GA Pavilion. Order online or fill out the attached order form and make a check payable to Troop 445. Paper order forms and checks can be dropped off at the church or school office.

GA St. Vincent de Paul Society - St. Joseph's Table

During the Middle Ages in Sicily, there was an exceptionally severe drought. No rain fell for an extended period of time, no crops would grow, and countless people died in the ensuing famine. The peasants prayed to God for rain, and they also prayed to St. Joseph to intercede with God on their behalf. They promised that if God caused it to rain, they would have a special feast honoring God and St. Joseph and share the bounty with the poor.

Miraculously, the rains came and the crops were planted. With the harvest, the people prepared a feast of foods from their crops. All were invited to share in the bounty. This has become known as the Tavola di San Giuseppe (St. Joseph’s Table). Through the centuries, and around the world, people have used this festive table to express their thanks for favors granted through the intercession of St. Joseph.



In honor of St. Joseph, whose feast day is March 19^th, we asked what is needed to help our neighbors today. The items most needed are listed below by grade level. (Many of these necessary items may not be purchased with Food Assistance Cards.) We invite you to offer a family prayer to St. Joseph, and as a sign of gratitude for our blessings, provide an item(s) for those who count on our generosity. You may bring your offering to school from Monday, March 10th - Friday, March 14th. 

• (Preschool & Pre-K) Facial Tissues         
• (K)    Toothbrushes (no larger than 4-pack)                            
• (1st)  Bar Soap
• (2nd) Shampoo
• (3rd) Shampoo
• (4th) Toilet Paper
• (5th) Paper Towels
• (6th) Cleaning Sprays (all purpose or window)
• (7th) Deodorant
• (8th) Deodorant

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. 

Knights of Columbus Scholarship Essay Contest

Our Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Council of the Knights of Columbus is once again offering two $500 scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year to any IHM or Guardian Angels student currently in grades 3 through 7. The scholarships are based on an essay contest to encourage today's youth to be more connected to their community and their faith. The application deadline is March 21st. Click here for more details.

Cafeteria Volunteers Needed

We are in need of helpful hands to keep an eye on our students in grades K-8 during lunch (11am-1pm) 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.

Staff Appreciation Week

Staff Appreciation Week runs from April 7th - 11th. PTA is collecting snacks and treats for our staff. Please consider donating.

See below for a list of ideas on how you and your student(s) can show your appreciation for our wonderful staff.

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. 

Football Registration is now Open!  

ALL active parishioners, CCD & school students of GA in kindergarten through 8th grade are welcome to participate. 

Registration is open through the end of April.  

Click here to register. 

Contact Tim Trucco, GA Football Director, with any questions or issues: football@gaboosters.org 

Preschool/ Pre-K Soccer Registration

Registration is now live for our Preschool/ Pre-K soccer program. The league is Friday nights on the GA football field. The season runs from April 11th- May 16th. Practice & scrimmage start at 6pm and will take place within the same hour.

Registration is $35 and includes a team shirt. 

Sign up here.

If you’d like to coach please let us know when registering your child. 

Please email socceratga@gmail.com if you have any questions. 

Annual GA Dodgeball Competition

Come join us for an exciting evening of spirited competition at GA’s annual Dodgeball Competition. Hang out with friends and meet new ones! 

Teams will be co-ed and randomly assigned (this ensures even teams and encourages meeting new people). The tournament is open to all – ADULTS ONLY. 

Date: March 22nd, 2025

Time: 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm in the PC gym (play begins at 7:00 pm)

Watch if you don’t want to play – SPECTATORS ARE WELCOMED AND ENCOURAGED! Music, food, beverages and lots of fun are all included. Help support the Athletic Boosters!!!

Prices: $60 to play, $30 to watch

Click here to register.

Deadline to register to play is Wednesday, March 12th

Please contact Jeremiah Badell or Chad Linz with questions.

Cheerleading/Pep Squad



The GA Boosters would like your input to help us better understand the demand for a cheerleading/pep squad next school year. We have had parents reach out about expanding our cheerleading program and maybe starting a pep squad. Please take a couple minutes to fill out the survey to help us better meet the interest of our students.

Annual Athletic Boosters Golf Outing

What: The 2025 Angel Outing (formerly known as The GA Golf Outing)

When: Friday May 9^th, 2025

           12:00pm Shotgun Start

Where: California Golf Course

Registration is currently open. Please use the following link to register:

https://gaboosters.net/angelouting/

**IMPORTANT**  If you plan to register as a sponsor please click the “Sponsorship Registration” link. If your sponsorship level includes a foursome (see details when registering), no additional action is needed. If your sponsorship level does not include a foursome, you will need to register under the “Golf Registration” link.

Registration will close April 19^th at 12:00am.

Please reach out to Jimmy Ionna (ionnaj@yahoo.com) for any additional questions or sponsorship information. 

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.

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!

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.

Bid N' Buy

The annual GA Bid N' Buy is returning with the online auction running from June 12th-15th, 2025. This remains our parish’s largest fundraiser with proceeds providing operating support for our parish and its parish service organizations. Committee members are needed to plan and execute this large event. If you are interested in serving on the committee, please contact Kay Froehlich (kfroehlich@gaparish.org/ 513-624-3146) for more details. It's a great way to get involved!

This is the last year that Jim & Kay Froehlich will chair the Bid N' Buy. They have been chairing this annual fundraiser since 2018 and we are grateful and appreciative of all their efforts! Thank you Jim & Kay! If you're interested in chairing the event in 2026, please contact our GA Business Manager, Mark Dulle.

Visit our Fish Fry!

We will hold a Fish Fry each Friday throughout Lent from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm with both drive-thru and dine-in options available. There is no Fish Fry on Good Friday. For a menu and a full listing of fish fry activities, visit our parish website.

For the March 14th Fish Fry:

• Bring new or gently used books (KDG-6th grade reading level) for the Book Drive to benefit Queen City Book Bank.
• The GA 8th grade class will have a split the pot raffle fundraiser to raise money for their graduation activities including a class trip.
• Complimentary Kids Craft Corner and Face Painting will be offered.

For the March 21st Fish Fry:

• Enjoy a dinner hosted by the GA Athletic Boosters.
• Complimentary Kids Craft Corner and Face Painting will be offered.

Children must be accompanied at all times. The playground and basketball hoops will be closed during these events due to the drive-thru line wrapping through the parking lot. 

Register Now for Vacation Bible School

Registration is now open for the St. Gregory the Great Family of Parishes Vacation Bible School. Children who are entering Kindergarten through 4th grade are welcome to join. 

Monday, June 23 - Thursday, June 26

9:00 am to 12:00 pm on IHM’s campus

Click here to register. Please register each child separately. Registrations after May 17th will incur a late fee.

Click here for online payment. For cash/check payment, please mail or drop off to the Guardian Angels rectory (6531 Beechmont Avenue). Make checks payable to Guardian Angels. 

See the flyer for more details. Hope you can join us—it is sure to be a fun and exciting time!

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. 

High School Youth Group

For a full list of activities of High School Youth Group activities, click here for the March Youth Ministry Newsletter.

Stay in touch!

• General questions, email: youth@gaparish.org
• Click here to register to receive youth ministry text messages or text "SGGYOUTHGROUP" TO 84576
• Click here to sign up for the St. Gregory the Great Youth Ministry email list

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 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.  

Young Men’s Faith & Fellowship

Men in their 20s – 40s are invited to join the Young Men’s Faith & Fellowship group. We 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.

Knights of Columbus The Mission of the Family series: 

3/17/25 - Marriage: The Foundation of the Family

3/24/25 - The Gift of Children

4/7/25 - Healing in the Family

4/14/25 - Creating a Legacy of Faith

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 4th Grade classes are responsible for the next donation on Monday, March 17th. 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

Summer Camps at St. Xavier

This summer St. Xavier offers an awesome array of both sports and creative summer camps. Our Summer Enrichment Program is for any current 7th/rising 8th grader, who wants to build and race a soap box derby car, use puzzle-based logic skills to get out of an escape room, and make his own short film. If the three-week Summer Enrichment Program does not fit your schedule, then consider any of our other sports camps or creative camps. All the camps will give your son an opportunity to make new friends and have an amazing experience at St. X. For more information please click here.

We hope to see you at St. Xavier High School this summer!



McNicholas High School Summer Camps

Find your way to McNicholas High School SUMMER CAMPS for fun, exploration, and creativity! We offer athletic, academic, and enrichment camps for students entering grades Kindergarten – 8th grade. Whether you want to develop your athletic skills, explore your artistic side, learn the art of French cooking, or build your STEM skills, we have something for you. Browse all our camp offerings and register: www.mcnhs.org/camps. Questions? Contact summer@mcnhs.org. See you this summer at McNicholas!



Upcoming Events for Grade School Girls at Saint Ursula Academy

Wednesday, April 2 - Theater Preview Night - The Saint Ursula Academy Theatre Department invites 6th and 7th grade girls and a guest (parent guardian, friend) to attend the dress rehearsal of our spring play, Anne of Green Gables on April 2 at 7:00pm. Tickets are limited and are on a first-come first-served basis.

Saturday, April 26 - Sneak Peek -  7th grade girls and parents are invited to take a "Sneak Peek" at SUA as student ambassadors lead tours of the campus. The event ends with a Hot "Dawg" lunch. 

Friday, May 9 - Girls' Night - We have planned several fun activities to help you get acquainted with Saint Ursula Academy. Play games, win prizes, meet girls from around the city, and MORE! This FREE event is open to current 6th and 7th grade girls. SUA will provide dinner. Parents are invited to a Q&A session from 5:15 - 6:00pm with optional tours from 6:00 - 6:30pm. It's going to be a PAWesome night!

June/July - Saint Ursula Academy Summer Camps - There's something for everyone this summer at Saint Ursula Academy! We have a wide variety of Athletic and Enrichment camps and can't wait to see Future Bulldogs on campus in June and July. To see the full list, visit https://www.saintursula.org/SummerCamps.aspx.

Information and registration for all of these events may be found at https://www.saintursula.org/Visit.aspx



Laffalot Summer Camp

Registration is open now. Please check out the website for a camp near you.

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