Parish Newsletter February 2022
GA Goes Orange For The Bengals!

It seems the whole city has turned orange and black in honor of the Super Bowl bound Bengals! And that includes our GA campus!

Guardian Angels School and Parish offices will be closed on Monday, February 14th - the day after the Super Bowl.
Welcome Committee Looking For New Members

The Welcome Committee is looking for new members to welcome new parishioners to Guardian Angels. If you are interested, please attend the meeting on February 9th at 7:00pm in Room 101. (Room 101 is in the Parish Center near the gym.) If you have questions about the committee, email Jenn Stoehr.
Fish Fry Events Begin In March

We are in the process of finalizing plans for our 2022 Fish Fry Events.
 
We will hold a Fish Fry each Friday throughout Lent from 5:00-7:00pm. There is no Fish Fry on Good Friday.
 
We will offer a drive-thru option since it was so successful in 2021.
 
Keep an eye on the parish website, gaparish.org, and our bulletins for more information about a dine-in option returning this year.
Lenten Speaker Series: Soup, Salad, and the Saints!

Join the Guardian Angels community as we journey through Lent with the saints! Enjoy a meal while deepening your faith through the wisdom and example of the saints who have gone before us in faith. We will begin with a potluck dinner at 6:30pm in the undercroft, followed by a thirty-minute presentation on the life of a saint at 7:15pm.

RSVP and sign-up to share a dish by clicking on each date below:

March 9 - TBD
 
March 23 - Fr. Christopher Geiger: Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary Director of Apostolic Works
 
April 6 - Mother Seraphina Marie, fdm: Superior of the Franciscan Daughters of Mary
Cemetery Changes Coming In The Spring

There will be a price increase for any plots or niches at the Guardian Angels Cemetery beginning in April 2022. Registered parishioners are able to purchase both the niches and in ground graves. Non-parishioners may purchase niches only. Current prices are available on the parish website. If you are interested in purchasing a plot or niche, please contact the rectory office.
Fathers Team

Fathers of our Guardian Angels family: you are invited to join us each Friday at 6:05am in Conference Room B (next to the undercroft) as part of our Fathers Team. Each week during the school year, we meet early on Friday for one hour to discuss a topic that is meaningful for dads.

Upcoming topics include:
February 11: Our mothers & their influence on our lives
February 18: How to make your spouse feel appreciated
February 25: How reading the Old Testament enhances understanding of the New Testament

No preparation is required. Just show up and join in the conversation...or just observe. You'll walk away more informed on this "dad topic" and be better equipped from the discussion to execute your most important role, that of being a good father. Come solo, or better yet, bring a friend! Again, mark your calendars to join us this Friday in person or optionally join via Zoom. Contact us at GAfathersteam@gmail.com for the zoom information, or to get on the GA Fathers Team email distribution.
Companions of St. Gerard
 
Guardian Angels Parish is now host to a ministry called The Companions of St. Gerard, offering support and community to those dealing with any kind of fertility issue. 
 
The Companions host a monthly brunch following daily Mass and Adoration on First Saturdays in Room B, geared toward those couples seeking support and community.
 
The Companions of St. Gerard are led by Meghan and Bradley Barnes. They can be reached at any time by contacting stgerardcompanions@gmail.com for prayers, assistance, or questions.
February Youth Ministry

High School Youth Group meets on Thursday nights from 7:00-8:45pm. This month's meetings include:
  • February 3rd  – "Tough Topics" Week 1
  • February 10th – "Tough Topics" Week 2
  • February 17th – "Tough Topics" Week 3
  • February 24th – Team Game Night

Middle School Youth Group has the following meetings:
  • First Fridays (5:00 - 7:00 p.m.)
  • Wednesday After-School (3:00 - 4:30 p.m.)

Contact Bradley Barnes at bbarnes@gaparish.org for more details.
Bible Camp is Back This Summer!

North Castle is hidden in a frozen land. The King’s valiant Knights are on a quest in search of the King’s Armor. But the armor isn’t what they think it is.
Knights of North Castle: Quest for the King’s Armor, invites children to be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power by exploring how we put on the armor of God. Kids will take on the role of brave Knights and begin their quest each session by opening the King’s Book.

GA’s Bible Camp runs from Monday, June 20 through Thursday, June 23 from 9:00am until 12pm.
 
Click here for more information.
 
We are also in need of incoming 7th grade, 8th grade and high school volunteers. Click here for details about volunteering.
Registration Is Now Open For Camp GAudeo
 
This summer marks our eighth annual "Camp GAudeo" - a summer day camp filled with fun, faith, and friends. All families with students currently in grades 4-7 are encouraged to consider this camp, held June 27-July 1 at the parish. Campers enjoy a variety of incredible activities, games, skills-building, and large events (like Giant Slip-N-Slide) led by high school volunteer counselors. We will also enjoy several off-site excursions to Castle Skateland, Urban Air, and Coney Island. 
Registration is currently open, and spots will go quickly. Secure a spot for a student currently in grade 4-7 by visiting our website. Students in grades 9-12 are invited to visit the registration page and fill out a high school counselor application. Counselors can earn up to 55 service hour credits and have a great time doing so!

If you have questions or would like more information, you can refer to our brochure or contact Bradley Barnes.
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.
Parish Reminders
Make Offertory Donations Online
Giving to Guardian Angels Parish has never been easier. Offertory donations can be made online. If you are interested in establishing a one-time or recurring gift through our online platform, just click the button below. Once you have an account setup, you can make any changes to your giving yourself through the website.
8am & 10am Masses Streamed Each Sunday
We have added the 8am Sunday Mass to our live streaming options each Sunday. The 8am and 10am Masses can be viewed on our YouTube channel and Facebook page live or they can be played back on either channel at a later time.
School News
Enrollment Open For 2022-2023 School Year

Enrollment is now open for all students entering preschool through eighth grade for the 2022-2023 school year. You'll find all the information you need on the school website.

If you missed our Open House events but would still like to learn more about our school, we invite you to take a personal tour. A tour allows you to meet with our administration to discuss the classes and programs available through GA and have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. These are typically done during school hours so you can see what a typical day is like for students. Call the school office at (513)624-3141 to schedule a tour.  
Other News
Shop On AmazonSmile To Support GA
If you shop on Amazon, please consider shopping through AmazonSmile. You can shop AmazonSmile online or through the app. If you shop on Amazon, you can sign-up to have a portion of your purchase come back to Guardian Angels. Now when you make purchases through the AmazonSmile app OR page, and have GA selected as your beneficiary, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products back to GA. 
Learn More On FORMED.org
 
Did you know that all parishioners have access to a bevy of incredible Catholic content through Formed.org? Parishioners can use this platform to discover the many ebooks, audio resources, movies and Bible studies that are available on your phone, tablet, smart tv or computer.


If you are new to the website:
  1. click on sign-up
  2. Choose I belong to a Parish or Organization
  3. Search Guardian Angels Parish (make sure you select the one on Beechmont in Cincinnati)
  4. Then create your own account

This treasure trove of material is provided as a gift to you as a valued member of our Faith Family.
Stay Connected with GA on Social Media
Stay up-to-date with all things GA by following us on social media. 
Guardian Angels is active on several social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Facebook serves as our primary social channel to keep parishioners informed about upcoming events, news, and other information regarding our school and parish.  If you want to make sure you see information posted through the Guardian Angels page, please make sure you go to our Facebook page, click Following (just under the cover photo), and then choose See First. This way anything we share will still be seen in your newsfeed.

You can also follow us through our Twitter page and our Instagram account.

You will also be able to find links to our social media channels at the bottom of every parish newsletter.
Have News to Share?
If you are part of a parish organization and have news you would like to share with our community, please email Tiffany Strah. To be included in next month's newsletter, your information must be received by the last Monday of this month.
Community News
SYNOD On Synodality: Pope Want To Hear From You
As you may know, the Holy See has initiated Synod 2021-2023, a two-year process of “reflection and sharing of the whole Church” in discerning the will of God on how to best accomplish the mission of the Church. The Holy Father is asking for as many of the baptized as possible to participate in archdiocese-wide meetings taking place in January and February, 2022, to discuss how we can collectively better advance the message of salvation. The St. Francis De Sales Deanery Synod meeting will be held February 10, 2022 at 7:00pm at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in the Bartlett Center. If that date and time do not work, feel free to sign up at another Synod location. To learn more and sign up, please visit catholicaoc.org/synod for more information and other meeting times.