Parish Newsletter March 2020
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Dear Members of our Guardian Angels Family,
May this schedule of Holy Week services serve as a reminder of the wonderful events of Holy Week which we commemorate. May it also serve as a personal invitation to join with your Guardian Angels family as we celebrate these great Mysteries of our faith.
Easter is the very foundation of our Catholic Faith. Our Lord’s death and resurrection is the very heart of our hope of someday being with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit in heaven.
May your participation in these Holy Week services bring you our Risen Lord’s blessings of grace, joy and peace.
Sincerely Yours in the Risen Christ,
Father Thomas M. King
Father David Sunberg
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Lent & Holy Week 2020
LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE – March 26
At Immaculate Heart of Mary 7:30 p.m.
(Concert begins at 7:00 p.m.)
PALM SUNDAY CELEBRATION – Masses on April 4 & 5
Saturday 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. & 12 Noon
MONDAY OF HOLY WEEK – April 6
Mass 7:30 a.m.
TUESDAY OF HOLY WEEK – April 7
Mass 7:30 a.m.
Chrism Mass at Cathedral 7:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK – April 8
Mass 7:30 a.m.
Tenebrae at Cathedral 7:30 p.m.
HOLY THURSDAY – April 9
Rosary 7:00 a.m.
Morning Prayer 7:30 a.m.
Way of the Cross (4
th
Grade Tableaus) 9:00 a.m.
Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00 p.m.
(Adoration until 9:00 p.m.)
Night Prayer 9:00 p.m.
GOOD FRIDAY – April 10
Rosary 7:00 a.m.
Morning Prayer 7:30 a.m.
Good Friday Liturgy-Veneration of the Cross 12:30 p.m.
Way of the Cross 2:00 p.m.
Way of the Cross & Veneration of the Cross 7:00 p.m.
HOLY SATURDAY – April 11
Rosary 7:30 a.m.
Morning Prayer 8:00 a.m.
Solemn Vigil of Easter 8:30 p.m.
(No Confessions at Guardian Angels on April 11)
SOLEMNITY OF THE LORD’S RESURRECTION
EASTER SUNDAY – April 12
Masses 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. & 12 Noon
Guardian Angels will also have
Stations of the Cross
in church each Friday of Lent at 7:00pm. All are welcome!
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Soup & Supper Speaker Series in Lent
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Sacrament, Sacrifice and Service: God’s Plan for Lent
Join our parish family during Lent as we prepare our hearts in anticipation of our Savior’s death and resurrection. Share a meal and discover God’s plan for you during Lent. We’ll begin with soup, chili and fellowship at 6:00pm, followed by a presentation at 7:00pm.
RSVP and sign up to share a dish on the two remaining dates below:
March 16
: Jessica Rinaudo, Editorial Director for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati
March 30
: Mt. St. Mary’s Seminarian Anthony Marcelli
A flyer for the entire series is
attached
.
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Fish Fry Fridays During Lent
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Guardian Angels hosts a fish fry dinner
every Friday during Lent
in the undercroft from 5:00-7:30. There is no Fish Fry on Good Friday. Everyone is welcome! There is plenty of food for families to eat-in or carry out. Fried and baked fish, shrimp, cheese pizza, mac-n-cheese, french fries, cole slaw, and baked goods. Senior dining will be available for parishioners in Room B. There is also a craft corner for children. Children must be attended by an adult at all times.
We do need volunteers still for the Fish Fry events on March 20th and 27th.
Please contact
Marianne Glassmeyer
if you would like to volunteer.
PTA also runs a
Bake Sale
during the Fish Fry events. You can donate baked goods or sign-up to work that sale
here
. The money raised at the bake sale goes towards supporting our GA teaching staff.
And please stop by our Religious Education table set up at each Fish Fry with Lenten and Easter resources for children and adults!
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Staffing Changes in the Parish Office
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It is with great joy and gratitude to God that we warmly welcome our new Business Manager, Mark Dulle. Mark is a parishioner who grew up in Guardian Angels and has given to our parish in a number of ways, including a 5-year stint on the Fin/Ops Committee. He has an extensive background in project management and business development. He has most recently worked with the Cincinnati Marlins handling the organization’s financial responsibilities, managing payroll and human resources, and much more. We are excited he is joining our team! Please welcome Mark when he begins serving as our new Business Manager on March 16th.
We are also excited to welcome Annette Robinson into our GA family. Annette began working in the parish office February 15th. Annette is a member of our parish and serves with our St Vincent de Paul group. She will be taking over as our bulletin editor. If you stop in the office and see her, please say hello!
We are also more grateful than words can tell for the service of Susan Boettner and Susan Coats to our Guardian Angels Family and for their friendship. After serving 29 years in the rectory office, Susan Coats worked her last day at GA on March 6th. Susan Boettner will work her last day as Business Manager on March 31st. She has been has served a key role in our business office for 12 years. We are incredibly grateful for the time they’ve given GA. They will be missed!
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Welcome Committee is Looking for Volunteers
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The Parish Welcome Committee is recruiting volunteers to mentor new parishioners. Mentors will contact new parishioners to personally welcome them to the GA family! If interested, please email
Laura Dawson
.
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Sunday, March 29 marks the end of our CCD program for this year. Thank you to all of our catechists and families for dedicating their early Sunday mornings in learning more about their faith and growing closer to Jesus.
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Guardian Angels parishioners volunteer to cover two of the 40 Days for Life events where we have someone continually praying from 7:00am to 7:00pm at Planned Parenthood’s abortion facility. Many of our working parishioners try to cover our early and late hours and those available during the day fill the hours in between.
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Sign-Up Now for the Card Party on March 21st
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Back by popular demand...the GA Parish fundraiser Card Party! Come join us on
Saturday, March 21st
for a fun evening of cards, socializing and good food! No card playing skills needed, easy to learn games that promises to have you laughing, having fun and meeting new people. The cost is $25 per person which includes games, food and drinks.
The event is hosted by the Claes, VonHoene, Reichard, Yorn & Timko families at the Claes' home.
Party begins at 6:00pm.
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Guardian Angels Follies Presents: Follie the Yellow Brick Road
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Save the dates for the 2020 Angels Follies Performances of
Follie the Yellow Brick Road
! Show Dates are April 17, 18, 19, 24 & 25;all performances are at 8:00pm except for April 19th which is at 3:00pm.
Guardian Angels Follies is a Parish Service Organization that has been dedicated to raising funds for the Guardian Angels Church and School for 56 years. Funds raised have helped bring to life projects such as the Science Lab, Parish Center, student scholarship fund, steeple lighting and many more.
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Save the Date for AngelsFest: June 12, 13, 14
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Festival Hours:
Friday: 7:00pm-12:00am
Saturday: 6:00pm-12:00am
Sunday: 4:00pm-9:00pm
Join us for a three-day community event! We will have live entertainment all weekend long. There will be plenty of food and drinks and games for people of all ages! And back for 2020 is our Bier Garten and Craft Beer Corner!
Our parish festival is our largest fundraiser of the year. It takes hundreds of
volunteers
to make it successful. If you are interested in volunteering at AngelsFest, please
email Chris Haynes
. A sign-up list for specific volunteers needs throughout festival weekend will be available as the event gets closer.
We are also looking for sponsors for AngelsFest. This is a great opportunity to promote your business to our community. More information about
sponsorship opportunities
can be found
here
. Thank you to the sponsors listed below who have already committed to sponsoring AngelsFest this year!
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Bid-N-Buy
Guardian Angels is so lucky to have the support of great parishioners like you! Please consider donating to AngelsFest Bid-N-Buy. You can send your donations to the rectory, school office, or the Religious Education office.
Some Basket Bonanza ideas we are working on include:
- We Hope You Win a LOTTO! (lottery tickets)
- We’ve Got Spirit, How ‘Bout You? (high school or college accessories, apparel, sporting event tickets, etc)
- You’ve Got a PIZZA My Heart (pizza restaurant gift cards, at home pizza making items.)
We will also happily accept any gift cards to restaurants, local retailers, entertainment, or hotels/travel. Other items to consider donating include vacation rentals, area sporting event tickets, craft beer, and fine wine.
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Register Now For The Family Mission Trip in June
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Guardian Angels Parish is gearing up for its 6th annual Family Mission Trip to Frenchburg, KY on
June 18-21
. This family-friendly mission trip will include service projects for all ages and skill levels. Projects may include construction, landscaping, painting, crafting, food preparation, and visiting the sick or elderly. See the attached flyer for more information.
The registration deadline is May 1st
. You can register
here
.
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Registration is Open for Bible Camp in June
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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 Tuesday, June 16 through Friday, June 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Incoming 7th and 8th grade and high school students are needed as volunteers at Bible Camp. If interested, complete the attached
volunteer form
along with the
Archdiocese Release Form
and return to the Religious Education Office.
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Registration is Open for Camp GAudeo
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Now is the time to register current 5th through 8th grade students for Camp GAudeo 2020 (
June 22nd – 26th
). This event is the biggest youth event of the year! This is a week of middle school ministry (led by adults and high school students) that includes fun off-site activities and tons of opportunity to pray and grow in our relationship with Christ. Camp is open to all students in the appropriate grades, regardless of school, parish, or religious background! Cost is $110 per student until May 1st, with plenty of scholarships available. Visit the
Camp GAudeo webpage
for more information or to register a camper, high school counselor, or adult volunteer. Registration will remain open until May 26
th
, or until our limited spots are filled.
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2020 Football & Cheer Registration is Open Through April 30th
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Bandit Team - Kindergarten through 2nd Grade
Head Coach: Jimmy Gruber
Pony Team - 3rd and 4th Grades
Head Coach: Tom Gruber
Reserve Team - 5th and 6th Grades
Head Coach: Troy Mayer
Varsity Team - 7th and 8th Grades
Head Coach: TBD
Important Dates:
Football Skills Camp –
July 29
th
Practice Begins (all levels) –
July 30
th
Angel Bowl Mass/Event –
August 22
nd
/ August 23
rd
Weekend Games Begin –
August 29
th
/ August 30
th
All home games are played on Saturday mornings/afternoons at Guardian Angels Field and GA has partnered with Mercy Health to provide an athletic trainer at all home games!
When registering, grades should be entered as the grade your child will be in for the 2020-2021 school year.
All parishioners are eligible and welcome to play. Your child does not need to be enrolled in Guardian Angels School to participate.
Similar to previous years, GA will have the opportunity to join forces with neighboring Catholic programs if players are needed.
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GA Athletics Boosters Scholarship
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Guardian Angels Athletic Program strives to provide a positive sports experience, while teaching the fundamentals of each sport and preparing children for high school athletic programs. The GA Booster Board is dedicated to providing the best possible athletic program for the children of our parish. Catholic Youth Athletics furthers the mission of the Catholic Church by providing sports experiences for the youth that are firmly rooted in the Catholic faith tradition, based on the goals of the Catholic Youth Ministry, and aligned with the evangelizing mission of the Catholic Church.
This spring, the GA Athletic Boosters will again award two $1,500 non-renewable scholarships to one male and one female 8th grade student enrolled at Guardian Angels school or a student parishioner enrolled in CCD to help with the costs of a Catholic high school education.
Click here
for eligibility and application.
The deadline is Friday, March 20
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Now Enrolling Kindergarten Through Eighth Grade Students
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Enrollment is now open for all students in kindergarten through eighth grade at Guardian Angels School! If you're considering our school, we invite you to come take a tour any time. T
ours allow 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.
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Guardian Angels School Presents: Shrek the Musical JR.
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You are invited to come see our students perform in Shrek the Musical, Jr. on
Friday, March 27th. The show is at 7:00pm in the Parish Center. Tickets are available at the door. Tickets for students are $6; tickets for adults are $10.
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AmazonSmile is Now Available Through the Amazon App
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Anyone using the AmazonSmile feature to benefit Guardian Angels Church can now do so through the Amazon 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.
To make the adjustments in the app, follow the directions below.
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From there, just follow the directions to turn on AmazonSmile and start shopping.
This update will be available soon on IOS. Until then, those users will need to be shopping from smile.amazon.com page of the site for GA to receive the benefit.
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Online Offertory Giving Available
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As Guardian Angels Parishioners make a pledge commitment for the coming year through the Stewardship campaign, we want to make sure you know online giving is available.
Donating is simple, safe, and completely secure. On the parish website, you can now set up a recurring weekly or monthly transaction using your checking, savings, or credit card account. You can decide how much to give to any collection and make changes any time, day or night.
If you would like to enroll in Online Giving, please visit the
parish website
.
If you have any questions or concerns about the program or would like help setting up your account, please email
Jamie Wilmers
or call her at 513-624-2200
.
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GA is blessed to have Eucharistic Adoration almost every Thursday from 3:00-9:00pm. We begin those hours with the Family Rosary at 3:00pm. We say five decades of the rosary and rotate which mysteries we pray. It takes about 20 minutes. We will be praying each week for our Guardian Angels school and parish community. ALL ages welcome.
Click here
to see which Guardian Angels School classes will be leading throughout the remainder of the year.
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Resources Available on FORMED.org
If you are looking for different ways to build your faith this Lent, there are a number of free resources available to our parishioners through Formed.org.
If you are new to the website:
- click on sign-up
- Choose I belong to a Parish or Organization
- Search Guardian Angels Parish (make sure you select the one on Beechmont in Cincinnati)
- Then create your own account
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Stay Connected with GA on Social Media
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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 families 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 will also be able to find links to our social media channels at the bottom of every parish newsletter.
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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.
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