Parish Newsletter March 2022
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
 
During Holy Week, we join together to celebrate two great truths that shed light on everything we believe in as Catholic Christians; the Death of our Lord Jesus Christ, followed by His glorious Resurrection.
Our active and prayerful participation in these sacred rites of Holy Week will enrich our understanding of these truths and give us profound joy.
           Below you will find the schedule of Holy Week Liturgical Services. We urge you to join your Guardian Angels family in attending these liturgies and in the reception of Holy Communion so that true Easter joy will be yours.
           These sacred days offer us great spiritual riches, special graces and God’s unconditional love. May you enjoy a blessed and grace filled Easter.

Sincerely Yours in the Risen Christ,
Father Thomas M. King
Father David Sunberg
Brice Berger
Lent & Holy Week Schedule

IHM/GA Penance Service (at IHM) - March 29th
7:30pm
(Concert starts at 7:00pm)
 
Palm Sunday Celebration – April 9th & 10th
Masses:  Saturday     5:00pm
 Sunday    8:00 & 10:00am & 12:00pm

Monday of Holy Week – April 11th
Mass     7:30 a.m.

Tuesday of Holy Week – April 12th
Mass     7:30am    

Wednesday of Holy Week – April 13th
Mass     7:30am

Holy Thursday – April 14th
Rosary     7:00am
Morning Prayer     7:30am
Way of the Cross (4th Grade Tableaus)     9:00am
Mass of the Lord’s Supper     7:00pm*
(Adoration until 9:00pm)

Good Friday – April 15th
Rosary 7:00am
Morning Prayer 7:30am
Good Friday Liturgy     12:30pm*
Way of the Cross     2:00pm
Way of the Cross & Veneration of the Cross   7:00pm

Holy Saturday – April 16th
          Rosary 7:30am
          Morning Prayer 8:00am
 Solemn Vigil of Easter 8:30pm
(No Confessions at Guardian Angels on April 16th)

Solemnity of the Lord's Resurrection
Easter Sunday – April 17th
           Masses 8:00am*, 10:00am* & 12:00pm

*These Masses will be live-streamed our on YouTube Channel.
Our Drive Thru Fish Fry Is Back!

We will hold a Drive-Thru Fish Fry each Friday throughout Lent from 5:00-7:00pm. There is no Fish Fry on Good Friday.
 
We will also have a dine-in options on March 11 and 18th in the undercroft; details for each of these opportunities is listed below (more dates may be added). Only pizza and drinks will be sold and served in the undercroft. If you would like to purchase fried items, you will order in the Gathering Space and the food will be brought to the undercroft.

Everyone will enter the parking lot from Brachman.
  • If you plan to park and dine-in the undercroft, pull into the first entrance on the left.
  • If you plan to go through the drive-thru, pull in the second entrance on the left.
A detailed map can be found below.
 
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.
 
Visit our parish website, gaparish.org, for more information and the full menu.
March 11: Alumni Night
Our Guardian Angels School Alumni is hosting the dine-in Fish Fry on Friday, March 11th. All GA graduates and their families are invited to join us in the undercroft!  
March 18: March Madness
You are invited to join our Athletic Boosters as they kick off the first full weekend of the NCAA basketball tournament. Televisions will be set up in the undercroft so fans can watch Friday evening games.  
Lenten Retreats

The 3rd and 4th grade students of Guardian Angels Parish will be treated to a Lenten retreat on Sunday, March 6; the retreat for the 5th and 6th graders is on Sunday, March 27. The retreats will begin with 10:00am Mass followed by discussion and activities. Please pray for our children as they deepen their relationship with God and learn more about His mission.
Young Men's Faith and Fellowship

As we enter into the season of Lent, join together in brotherhood with other men to grow in virtue and faith. Each week, we will focus on a different aspect of authentic Catholic masculinity with topics ranging from family and fatherhood to prayer and spiritual life. We will meet for 12 weeks, so join us every week or as your schedule permits. No religious expertise or background required.

When: Mondays from 8-9pm starting March 7th
Where: Room B (near the undercroft) or by Zoom
Age: 20’s to 40’s

The Zoom link can be found by clicking here. Email Brice Berger for additional information. 
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 - Mr. Steve Sylvester: Former Football player for Moeller High School, the University of Notre Dame, and the Raiders where he was a member of three Super bowl Championship Teams. He has been a local real estate agent since 1978.
 
March 23 - Fr. Christopher Geiger: He was ordained a Priest in 2016 and is currently Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary Director of Apostolic Works and internship program. 
 
March 30 - Mr. Doug Rosfeld: Bengals Director of Coaching Operations. Former Football player for Moeller High School and the University of Cincinnati, and former coach for Moeller High School and the University of Cincinnati. 

April 6 - Mother Seraphina Marie, fdm: Superior of the Franciscan Daughters of Mary. The Daughters are missionary sisters committed to upholding the dignity of every human person from the moment of conception until natural death through charitable Works of Mercy at Rose Garden Home Mission.
Boy Scouts Are Selling Mulch

Boy Scout Troop 445 is selling mulch now through March 27th. Free delivery is available April 8-10 to homes in Mt. Washington, Anderson and Turpin. There are two varieties of mulch to choose. Click the order form for more information.
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:
March 11: Open Mic
March 18: How Do I Develop A More Active Prayer Life?
March 25: Sharing The Faith With Your Children When They're 10, 20 or 40

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.
March Youth Ministry

High School Youth Group meets on Thursday nights from 7:00-8:45pm. This month's meetings include:
  • March 3rd – "Journey Through the Mass" Week 1
  • March 10th – "Journey Through the Mass " Week 2
  • March 17th – "Journey Through the Mass " Week 3
  • March 24th – “Journey Through the Mass " Week 4

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.
Limited Spots Remain 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. 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.
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.
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.  
8th Grade Spring Flower Sale

The 8th grade class is selling 12-inch combo hanging baskets. Orders are due March 28th. Flowers will be available for pickup Friday, April 28th from 3:00-8:00pm in the GA Pavilion. Order online or fill out the attached order form and make a check payable to Sarah Lawler. Paper order forms and check can be dropped off at the church or school office.
School Playground Hours

As the weather begins to warm up, we want to remind everyone of the hours of operation for our new playground equipment. The portion of the new playground that was installed in the fall sits outside the area where our old equipment sat. Since it is outside the mulch area and is now closer to other property lines, the portion of the equipment with the slide CANNOT be used outside of the posted playground operating hours. Those hours are 8:00am-6:00pm. 
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.