Wednesday Herald

March 22, 2023

Health Update



During the time period of 3/15/23-3/21/23, zero community members tested positive for Covid.

The Knights of Columbus Scholarship Essay Contest

The Knights of Columbus are offering two, $500 scholarships! One scholarship is for students entering fourth and fifth grade, and the other is for students entering sixth, seventh, and eighth grade. The scholarships are available to students at Guardian Angels and Immaculate Heart of Mary. 

This contest encourages today's youth to be more connected to their community and their faith. The goal of this program is to involve young Catholics in civic discourse and instill in them religious and life-affirming values. The theme of this year's essay is Evangelism — explain how young Catholics can evangelize our faith to families and friends who have turned away from religion and encourage them to return to the Church and embrace the sacraments.

Applications must be completed by the student and represent their qualities and accomplishments. For more fourth and fifth-grade application details, click here. For sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade application information, click here.

Applications are due either via email or to the school office by March 31st.

McNick Summer Camp Opportunities

Find your way to McNicholas High School this summer for fun, exploration, and creativity through our athletic, academic, and just-for-fun camps. Preregistration is required by the Wednesday prior to the start of camp. Click here to register and for more information.

Kindergarten Screenings May 9th - May 11th

Kindergarten screenings will take place on Tuesday, May 9th through Thursday, May 11th. All incoming kindergarten students must complete a screening. During the assessment, your child will meet with both kindergarten teachers and the school psychologist. They will be screened on the letter names and sounds, numbers, social skills, and other basic kindergarten readiness skills. Screening sessions are approximately 45 minutes and parents do not need to stay for the entire session. To sign up for a screening timeslot, please click here.

Please ensure to have your child's current preschool/pre-k teacher complete this form and bring it to the screening.

Congratulations to our Tuition Raffle and Donation Contest Winners

Congratulations to Fish Fry Tuition Raffle winner Lenora Braukman and our kindergarten classes for winning the donation contest! Our kindergarten will have a special pizza lunch to celebrate!

Yearbooks On Sale Now

Order your yearbook today! Just click here and enter our yearbook ID code: 8713123. Or you can search by our school name.

Help Build a 3D Printer

Mr. Rinaudo and Mrs. Hacker invite you to help build one of GA’s new 3D printers. We will be hosting sessions on the following Wednesdays:  3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/19, and 4/26. You can sign up for one day or multiple days. Spaces are limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis.   

Who: Students in grades 5 – 8  

When: Wednesdays after school until 3:45pm  

Click here to register.  

Contact Donna Hacker, dhacker@gaschool.org, with questions.  

Penny Fair Coming Soon!

Penny Fair will be held on May 12, 2023. Students Pre-School to 8th Grade will be attending to play games, win prizes and have fun with their classmates.

For this event we are looking for volunteers to donate their time helping to monitor games, hand out prizes, and set-up/clean-up. If you cannot donate your time, please consider donating some of the supplies needed for this event. 

Please sign up for volunteering and donations using the QR codes in the links below or use link here:

Volunteers: https://tinyurl.com/GApfVol

Donations: https://tinyurl.com/GApfDonate

Reminder to parents with students in Grades Kindergarten and 1st grade - a parent or guardian is REQUIRED to attend this event and walk around with students for the duration of the event (10:30am-1:30pm)! Additional emails will be sent out soon.

Questions? Reach out to Bridget Fesenmeier (bfesenmeier@gmail.com) & Megan Schulte (megan.jones.schulte@gmail.com)

8th Grade Spring Flower Sale

The 8th grade class will be hosting multiple fundraisers throughout the year to raise money for their class trip and graduation activities. 

Spring Flower Sale

The 8th grade class is selling 12-inch combo hanging baskets. Orders are due March 27th. 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 Jenn O'Toole. Paper order forms and check can be dropped off at the church or school office.

Grandparents Day is March 28th!

Grandparent's Day is next Tuesday, March 28. Please share this information with guests your family has attending:

• Grandparents should meet their grandchildren in the church for 8:15 a.m. Mass. Families will be seated by last name of the children. Please see the seating chart here.
• Guests may tour the school building with the children following Mass
• A light breakfast will be available in the cafeteria following Mass
• Guests are welcome to stay until 10:00 a.m.

Donations of breakfast items are most welcome and appreciated! You can drop off to the school office Monday or the cafeteria Tuesday morning. Please click here to sign up for donations.

We are looking forward to celebrating this special day with over 250 grandparents!

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 p.m. After 4 p.m., preschool and Pre-K parents can pick up their children at the PC doors. K-8 students can be picked up by ringing the doorbell at Bishop Rehling Hall.

Substitute Teachers

Our substitutes serve an essential function in the successful running of the school; we could not operate without them. If you are interested in becoming a substitute, please contact Melissa Boston in the school office! We are always looking for dedicated individuals to help in this capacity. Thank you for considering!

GA's Spring Musical is The Wizard of Oz!

The Wizard of Oz Young Performers' Edition will be performed at Guardian Angels School on Thursday, March 23rd and Friday, March 24th.

Young Dorothy Gale is swept away by a tornado from her Kansas farm to the magical land of Oz. There, she encounters a host of whimsical characters: good witches, bad witches, animals that talk, scarecrows that walk, and things magical to behold. To find her way home, she must journey along the Yellow Brick Road to see the mysterious and all-powerful Wizard in Emerald City. Along the way, she makes new friends, but must also brave many dangers, including the Wicked Witch of the West, who will stop at nothing to get her hands on Dorothy’s magical ruby slippers. To make it home safely, Dorothy must learn an important lesson: there’s no place like home.

For information on purchasing tickets, please visit gamusicboosters.org.

Send a message to your star performer or crew member through our Musical’s program this year! Wish someone good luck in the performance, congratulate them on their hard work, or tell them how much you love them…all in a text line or up to 1/2 page ad! Click the order form for details.

Weekly Green Team Update

Bid n Buy is June 9, 10, and 11

The Bid-N-Buy committee is pleased to present an online auction June 9, 10 and 11 this year! We have been busy preparing a great event for you, but we need all hands on deck to be successful! Any donation you can make is greatly appreciated.

Here's how can you help from the comfort of your couch!

1. Check out the Amazon Wish List. Put your online shopping skills to good use! You can always donate an Amazon gift card in any amount and we will use it towards our bigger items. Click here to view the list. Please make sure to include your name and address with any donation so we can send you a thank you and tax receipt form. You can also use the wish list to get ideas-just let me know if you purchase elsewhere and I’ll take the item off the list.
2. Donate lottery tickets in any amount.
3. Do you have season tickets to local sports events? Can you spare a couple of tickets? We would love to offer tickets to the Reds, Bengals, FC Cincinnati, UC, XU, Ohio State, Notre Dame, UD, etc.
4. Do you have an experience you can offer? Maybe a tour of your small business or you have a contact with someone at a restaurant, brewery, or factory?
5. Send in a cash/check donation to the rectory. Please make your check out to Guardian Angels and mark your check as "Bid-N-Buy Donation."

Guardian Angels Church

6531 Beechmont Ave

Cincinnati, OH 45230

A display will be set up in the gathering space after Easter featuring tags with needed items. Take a tag and return it with your donation. Don't forget to include your name so I know who to thank! Gift cards are needed for entertainment, restaurants, and shopping.

Thank you for your generosity!

Kay Froehlich, Co-Chair, Bid-N-Buy Committee

Lenten Soup and Supper Speaker Series

Join us on Wednesday, March 29th as Fr. Dan Schmitmeyer, Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, will share his vocation path and entertain us with his humor. He has visited our students for Vocation Week for the last five years and now it's our turn to delight in his wit and wisdom!

Potluck supper will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Undercroft, followed by the speaker at 7:15 p.m.

Bring the whole family! Babysitting will be provided! RSVP here.

Step-Up Sunday!

Are you interested in getting more involved at Guardian Angels? Do you feel called to do more to help the Church’s mission but can’t figure out where to start? Do you want to connect with fellow parishioners outside of Mass but aren’t sure how, when, or where to do it? 

Please join us in the Gathering Space immediately after the weekend Masses on March 25 and 26 for “Step-Up Sunday.” Representatives from several of GA’s parish service organizations (PSOs) will be on hand to tell you more about what their organization does and how you can be part of it. No commitments required—this is an informational event only and just a chance to meet fellow parishioners and to find a greater sense of belonging at Guardian Angels. See you there!

Children's Liturgy of the Word Returning in May

Visit Our Fish Fry!

Our Drive-Thru Fish Fry is back and open Fridays throughout Lent. There is no fish fry on Good Friday. The full menu available is found on our parish website.

We will also have a dine-in option in 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 map is attached to see how the parking lot will be laid out during fish fry.

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.

Camp GAudeo Registration is Open!

Registration for Camp Gaudeo 2023 (June 26-30 and July 10-14) has officially opened! If you have or know a child currently in grades 4-7, then go to the Camp Gaudeo page on the Guardian Angels website to find promotional materials and registration. There are 30 spots per grade for Week A (June) and 15 per grade for Week B (July), and they will go fast!

If you currently have or know a student in grades 8-12, have them apply to be a student counselor. There are 55 possible service hours for each week, and they will get to attend the afternoon activities for free!

Also, keep in mind we're always needing adult volunteers at a variety of involvement levels. See this link to register as an adult volunteer.

This year, there are multiple ways for a camper to possibly come to camp for free! They include:

· Requesting Full or Partial Youth Ministry Scholarships

· First Month Raffle (Registration Completed by March 1st)

· Design Contest

Bible Camp

Food Truck Party VBS invites children of all ages to get on a roll with God as a parade of Food Trucks rolls into their neighborhood for the summer's biggest party!

Children are invited to pray as Jesus teaches us in Matthew 6:11; "Give us this day our daily bread." These words serve as a reminder that everything we have comes from God — and that it's by turning to God in prayer that all of our daily needs are met.

GA’s Bible Camp runs from Monday, June 19 through Thursday, June 22 from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

Click here for more information.

We are also in need of incoming 7^th grade, 8^th grade and high school volunteers. Contact Mrs. Froehlich to volunteer.

kfroehlich@gaparish.org/ 513-624-3146

Weekly Guardian Angels Mass Schedule

Monday through Friday: 7:30am

Saturday: 8:00am, 5:00pm (Vigil Mass for Sunday)

Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am

Greeters and Gift Bearers

How can your family contribute to the success of our liturgies? We need individuals, couples and families to serve as greeters (stand at the Gathering Space doors and welcome Mass attendees to our parish) and gift bearers (bring up the bread, wine and collection basket at the Offertory Procession during Mass). We need volunteers for all 3 of our weekend Masses. Contact Kay Froehlich (kfroehlich@gaparish.org) or Mary Fey (mtfey13@gmail.com) if you have any questions. Thank you for volunteering to serve in these important ministries. Your help is much needed and appreciated! Sign up here.

Young Men's Faith and Fellowship

When: Every Monday during Lent from 8:00-9:00pm 

Where: Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Room B in the undercroft or by zoom 

Age: 20s - 40s 

Looking for some way to enhance your Lenten season? Join together in brotherhood with other men to grow in virtue and faith. Each session combines the best research from science with the teaching of the Catholic faith and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of a man fully alive and capable of transforming himself, his family, and greater society. Contact the group at mensfaith@gaparish.org for more information or to join via Zoom.

Young Women's Faith and Fellowship

When: 2nd and 4th Wednesday every month from 8:00-9:00 pm

Upcoming meetings are March 8, March 22, April 26, May 10 & May 24

Where: Guardian Angels Church in Room B in the undercroft

Age: 20s - 40s

Looking for a new way to pray during Lent? 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

Each Friday, Fathers Team will be meeting for Fathers Team "Lite” which consists of review and discussion of the upcoming Sunday's scripture readings. All GA fathers are invited to join in person in the Undercroft (Conference Room B), or by Zoom, this Friday at 6:05 a.m. Contact us at GAfathersteam@gmail.com for the zoom information, or to get on the GA Fathers Team email distribution.

GA Speed and Agility

Guardian Angels Boosters are proud to offer a program for Speed and Agility to grades 1-8 this spring. Ben Yauss will lead this program on Monday afternoons from 3-4 p.m., starting Monday, March 27. Cost per session is $20, due at the time of the session.

Ben has over 20 years in the Strength and Conditioning field, having served as the former Director of Sports Performance for the LA Galaxy and FC Cincinnati, former Performance Trainer for the US Olympic Committee West Coast region, and has worked with over 500 professional athletes from all sports, and is currently the Strength and Conditioning Coach at St. Xavier High School.

This program will include exercises and education on the following:

• Activation and Movement Prep (core)
• Dynamic Warm-Up (stretching)
• Plyometrics (jumping, hopping, bounding)
• Coordination (footwork and agility movements)
• Balance and Stability
• Power
• Movement Mechanics (Sprint, Cut, Backpedal, crossover, open step, etc.)
• Movement Strength
• Movement Application (Fitness, conditioning, and sport-specific drills)
• Strength

This program is designed to complement other spring activities and will take into consideration how much of a physical demand is placed on the kids, knowing that they might be going to other sports that night or throughout the week.

This program is offered on a week-to-week basis. Come to as many or a few sessions as you like or that you can fit into your schedules without committing to every session in advance. 

Please contact Ben if interested (513) 310-4637.

Save the Date: Boosters Keenland Trip!

Help support the Guardian Angels Boosters by joining us for a day at the track on Saturday, April 22nd!

Details:

Departure: 9 a.m. from Guardian Angels

Return: 6 p.m. (approximate time)

Transportation: 2, 47-passenger moto coaches with restrooms

Price: $125 per person. Includes general admission, bus transportation, tickets, beverages, and food

This is an adults-only trip and it first come, first serve. There is a limited number of tickets available due to the bus capacity. Click here to register.

Guardian Angels Football Registration Open!

The Guardian Angels (GA) Football Program Welcomes ALL active parishioners, CCD, school students of GA in grades K-8th grade to the 2023 football season. Join the GCYL, the largest and best youth football league in southwest Ohio.

Register here!

You do not have to pay until the fall! When registering, enter the grade your child will be in for the 2023-2024 school year.

Bandit: K-2nd Grade

Pony: 3rd & 4th Grade

Reserve: 5th & 6th Grade

Varsity: 7th & 8th Grade

Important Dates:

Conditioning Begins (optional): July 10th

Practice Begins (all levels): July 27th

Angel Bowl: August 19th

League Games Begin: August 26th/27th

Playoffs Begin/Bandit Bowl: October 21st/22nd

Championship Games: November 4th/5th

We follow USA Football's coaches training and player safety guidelines with coaches certified at all levels. Coaches are trained and certified in Concussion Awareness, Lindsay's Law practices, and Virtus. Player Safety is our #1 concern. Coaches teach the appropriate fundamentals at each level which help our players become better prepared and skilled in the sport of football.

For any questions, concerns, or interest in coaching, contact Tim Trucco.

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. 

Lunchroom News

Kaldi's offers a daily hot lunch option for our students. All meals must be pre-ordered before 8:00 a.m. the day of service through the EZ-Parent website. Students have the option to buy additional items during lunch, as long as they have an account with a positive balance. To set up a new account, or manage an existing account, click here.

Click here for important tips when ordering. For questions regarding the program, email Kaldi's at ga@kaldiscatering.com. The menu is available on the school website.

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 and up to date on ongoing bulletins. If you are interested, please sign up here.

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 bologna 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 3rd grade classes are responsible for the next donation on Tuesday, March 21th. 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 our Office Assistant, Melissa Boston, using the main school phone number (513) 624-3141.

Christian Service Program - Faith in Action

The purpose of the Christian Service Program is to enhance the religion curriculum at Guardian Angels Church. It is the duty of all Christians to reach out in service to those around them. Christ asks us to be His hands and feet on earth, keeping His mission of reaching out to those in need alive. The students will complete their service within the following settings: at home, the parish community/school and the community at-large. This outreach may be completed individually, with a partner, or in a group. 

This program will focus more on the meaning of the actual service opportunities rather than completing a prescribed amount of time. You will choose activities for each component—service to your family, service to your school/parish and service to the poor and vulnerable in our community. There is no minimum requirement of hours to complete. Grades 1-3 are required to complete at least 2 activities for each component; grades 4-8 at least 3 for each. You are certainly encouraged to complete more! See your Religion teacher, Mrs. Froehlich, or the parish website for a list of suggested activities and the log sheet.  

Questions? Contact Kay Froehlich, Director of Religious Education, for more information.

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

Anderson Fastpitch Softball Association

We are in need of 10U Softball Players (2013 birth year is ideal)! Registration for the Spring 2023 season is now open! Click here to register! See FLYER for more information. Email andersonfastpitchsoftball@gmail.com.

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