Wednesday Herald

October 4, 2023

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Tuesday, October 24th and Thursday, October 26th from 3:15-7:45 p.m. All conferences will be scheduled using the PickATime website. Conference Scheduling will open on Friday, October 13th at 12 p.m. and close on Friday, October 20th at 12 p.m. Additional details and directions for signing up will be sent in next week’s Herald.

Halo Hustle Recap

What an awesome night at the GA 5K event this past weekend! We had over 700 registrations - a record participation year! Fun was had by all and it doesn't happen by chance. The 5K committee would like to thank everyone that volunteered on the course, at kid's game stations, at drink booths, and those who stayed late night to help us clean up! A special shout out goes to volunteers who worked behind the scenes that we couldn't have done without: Rick Hudson, Mac Emerick, Rob Krimple, Adam Schneider, Frank Economo, Rob Krimple, Mark McCall, Jim Froelich, and Bill Luttmer. Thank you to the DJ Masters Matt Hanahan, Erik Waldron and Dan Fry and support from the Athletic Boosters and PTA!

Finally, we'd like to recognize the 5K committee members that have been working all year to make the Halo Hustle the Guardian Angels event of the year: Brent and Liz Sebesy, Amy and Matt Vogele, MaryLynn and Bubba Lanham, Sarah White, Sarah Kathman, Stephanie Weingartner, Molly Stenger, and Matt Musselman.

The GA 5K Halo Hustle needs additional volunteers on the committee next year to keep the event going. If you are interested, we'd love to have you! Contact Nicole Schneider, nschneider1226@gmail.com or Christine Ackerman cackerman668@gmail.com.

Monster Mash Save the Date

Save the Date for our Monster Mash! All families are invited to this Halloween Bash on Saturday, October 21st from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in the GA Upper Lot. Enjoy games for the kids, pizza, snacks, drinks, adult beverages, a photo booth, DJ and more! To purchase tickets, click here. If you prefer to purchase using a check, an order form is attached. 

Volunteers needed! If you’d like to be on the committee, please reach out to Bonnie Morgan or Jennifer Allgier. It's fun, easy and a great group of volunteers.

Scholastic Book Fair is October 9th-13th

Guardian Angels is pleased to sponsor our fall Scholastic Book Fair again this year, held in the GA library. Make today the day you read something new just for fun! The lineup of titles is fantastic, so look for the flyers coming home soon!

Please mark your calendars to visit our Book Fair and discover your child's next favorite book!

Save the Dates!

Book Fair Dates: October 9th-13th

Shopping Hours: During school hours each class will be assigned their own shopping time. Lunchtime open shopping hours are available as well!

Location: GA Library

Online Shopping Dates: October 6th-19th

Bagels, Breakfast & Books: Wednesday, October 11th from 7:15- 8 a.m. in Bishop Roehring Hall. Families can stop in to enjoy a light breakfast provided by the 8th-grade class and to shop at the Book Fair. Cash donations benefitting the 8th-grade class will be accepted. 

Electronic payment is highly encouraged, so there is no better time to take advantage of the Book Fair eWallet. Let your child shop the fair cash-free with our digital payment option. Click here to create an eWallet. Please note that Ohio sales tax will be added to all purchases at a rate of 7.8% this year. Please discuss this with your child and take into consideration when budgeting book fair funds. 

See our Book Fair webpage  for more information.

As always, volunteers are essential to the success of the fair. Volunteers are invited to sign up here.

The Knights of Columbus Scholarship Essay Contest

The Knights of Columbus are offering a $500 scholarship for students currently in 8th grade and entering 9th grade at a Catholic High School for the 2024-2025 school year. 

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 — how can the Church evangelize in the digital age?

Applications are due by November 18th. For more details on the essay contest, click here. 

8th Grade Volleyball Night

Come see our 8th grade girl's volleyball team compete in their last GA home game this Saturday, October 7th at 7 p.m. We would love to have the community come support the girls who have given their all to this program for so many years!

Peanut Butter Ministry

The Peanut Butter Ministry would like to thank you for your generous weekly donations of cookies, snacks, and drinks. The people who receive your donations are very appreciative and look forward to receiving the treats.

If you would like your containers or bags returned to you, please place your child’s name and teacher’s name on the item you wish returned.

As always, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Many thanks!

Peanut Butter Ministry

Dewey's Pizza Give Back Night

Make dinner easy after parent-teacher conferences and support GA all at once!

Annual Clothing Drive for the Missions

October is Mission Awareness Month when we are reminded to share our lives and faith with those in need. In the past, you have generously shared your children's clothing with the poor in the Glenmary Missions in Kentucky and Missouri. This year, those same thrift shops have requested that you share not only your children's outgrown clothes but also bedding and towels that you have in excess. Personal care items were also requested. Plastic bottles of shampoo and body wash, conditioner and soap are greatly appreciated. Your generosity is always appreciated. Students can bring in items between October 16th-20th. Thank you for your kindness.

McNicholas High School Boo Fest

Boy Scout Wreath Sale

Support Troop 445 and adorn your door with a beautiful fresh pine wreath or Candlelit centerpiece. All proceeds go to scout events, campouts, and expenses. Delivery the week before Thanksgiving.

To purchase, just complete the attached form or place your order online here. Orders are due Monday, October 30th. Pick-up is November 19th and 20th at the GA Scout House. 

Great news for anyone who pays Ohio income tax and supports Guardian Angels

We have many students at Guardian Angels who benefit from scholarships provided by the Catholic Education Foundation (CEF). Ohio taxpayers who donate to the CEF may be able to claim a dollar-for-dollar, non-refundable tax credit on their state income tax return, up to $750 per donor. For more information, click here.

We hope you consider a donation before the end of the year and choose "Guardian Angels School (Cincinnati)(C00160)" from the drop-down when prompted.

Parishioner and tax expert, Brien Dulle, is donating. Here's what he had to say. "Supporting the CEF is a no-brainer for me for two reasons. As a graduate of GA that is also sending my daughters to the school, I want to invest in the education that our children receive. Secondly, there's no extra money out of pocket since I can claim a dollar-for-dollar Ohio tax credit."

Boosters and PTA Dues

Guardian Angels has three major parent-led organizations that provide services to our students. Athletic Boosters, PTA, and Music Boosters. There is a $75 fee that covers all three programs. Click here to learn more about what your dues are used for and how they help our school. Please visit this link to pay the dues.

Library Volunteers Needed

Mrs. Leach needs a volunteer each Monday and Friday morning from 8 -9:30 a.m. to check in and shelve returned books. First and second grade classes will be visiting the library during this time, and Mrs. Leach will be conducting a read aloud during the first part of each class period. A rotating group of volunteers would work, or we would welcome the same person each week. If you are interested in helping, please contact Mrs. Leach or sign up here.

EdChoice Scholarship Applications



Thank you to everyone who submitted their EdChoice Scholarship applications. School administration is hard at work to complete the submission process with the state. If you have not already, please be sure to complete the income verification process with the state to complete your application and verify your income status. Income verification does not involve Guardian Angels but needs to be completed before October 14th. It is recommended that you complete this step directly with the state as soon as possible. Click here for a step-by-step guide to the Income Verification Portal. 

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. If you are interested, please sign up!

Do You Have Any GA Uniform Items You Are Looking to Rehome?

To help our GA families with the seasonal uniform change from shorts to pants, PTA will be collecting items and hosting shopping nights. PTA is currently accepting any uniform shirts, fleece, sweatshirts, skirts, jumpers and pants that are in good condition. We are not accepting shorts at this time.

Donations can be placed in the box in the hallway across from the school office until Friday, October 13th.

We ask that donated items not be overly-faded, pilled, torn, stained or dirty. We also request that items have the current GA logo only. We are only collecting GA uniform items. Please donate all other non-uniform children’s clothing items to the Mission Clothing Drive as shared in the Wednesday Herald.

Do your Angels need any GA uniform items? 

Shopping will be in the cafeteria during conferences on October 24th and 26th.

If you have any questions, reach out to Becky Tiefenbach (becky.tiefenbach@gmail.com)

Lil' Hoopers Basketball

Our Pre-K-2nd grade basketball program will be held on Saturdays from February 17th-March 23rd. There will be 6 sessions. Additional information and registration will be available in December.

Boys Basketball Registration is Now Open

Guardian Angels boys basketball registration is now open to all families of Guardian Angels Church and School for 3rd-8th grade students. To register, please visit the Boosters website. 

Registrations for boys must be received by October 5th. 

Boys Evaluations:

• Friday, October 6th AND October 13th (both dates required)
• 7th Grade: 6:30-7:45 p.m. in the PC
• 8th Grade: 8-9:45 p.m. in the PC
• Monday, October 9th AND October 11th (both dates required)
• 6th Grade: 7:30-8:45 p.m. in the PC
• Wednesday, October 11th
• 3rd Grade: 5-6 p.m. in the OG
• 4th Grade: 6-7 p.m. in the OG
• 5th Grade: 7-8 p.m. in the OG

(Boys in 6^th-8^th must attend both evaluations to be considered for a competitive team)

Important Dates:

• Boys
• November 1st: Practice May Begin
• December 1st: Season Begins
• February 4th: Regular Season Ends
• February 7th-11th: End of Season Tournament

Please email any questions you may have to boysbasketball@gaboosters.org or girlsbasketball@gaboosters.org. 

Ladies Night Out (As Seen in the 2023 Bid-N-Buy)

Come support our parish with this fun Women and Wine tasting event hosted Mary Beth McCombs and Amy Armstrong Smith.

We will enjoy wine, lite bites and friendship. Space is limited.

Date: Saturday, October 14th

Time: 7-10 p.m.

Location: Home of Mary Beth McCombs

Cost $40, all funds to support GA Parish

Sign up here.

St. Gregory the Great Health Ministry Event

Saint Gregory the Great Health Ministry will be hosting a 3-part health educational program this fall! We will be bringing Dr. Irene Hamrick, MD, Chair of the Office of Geriatrics at the University of Cincinnati, to each parish campus to present on common health topics that affect older adults. Join us on Thursday, October 12th at Saint John Fisher in the Resurrection Room to learn about nutrition in older adults. There is no charge and no need to register. Each presentation will begin at 7 pm. For information or questions: please contact Mary Selvaggi, RN, Parish Nurse at 513-388-4184 or marys@ihom.org.

Children's Liturgy of the Word

Children’s Liturgy of the Word is back at Guardian Angels Parish 10 a.m. Mass on the third Sunday of every month. This ministry relies on the support of volunteers to serve our parish. Two adults and 4 teenage volunteers are needed each month. To sign up, click here.

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 Men's Faith and Fellowship

When: Upcoming meetings are 10/16, 11/6, 11/20, and 12/4 from 8-9 p.m.

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

Age: 20s - 40s 

Join together in brotherhood with other men to grow in virtue and faith. This fall, we will be using the Mass Series by Bishop Robert Barron from the World on Fire Institute. Contact the group at mensfaith@gaparish.org to join our email distribution list, receive 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 dates are 10/11, 10/25, 11/8, 12/13

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.  

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.

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 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 2nd grade classes are responsible for the next donation on Monday, October 9th. 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 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

St. Xavier

St. Xavier High School will be offering an HSPT preparation course for interested 7th and 8th grade students (boys and girls) at St. Xavier High School on Saturday, October 28th and November 4th. The HSPT exam will be held on Saturday, November 18th ensuring the concepts and preparation learned in the course stay fresh for exam day. Click here for more information.

Elder High School Upcoming Events

Grade school boys are invited to visit Elder High School and see how they offer a place for students to express their individuality and make their high school experience unique!

• Shadow Days: Shadowing is the best way for a prospective student to experience a day at Elder! To schedule your visit, click here.
• Seton & Elder Football Tailgate: October 6th
• Open House: November 9th
• HSPT Prep Course: November 4th or November 14th AND 16th
• HSPT: November 18th

McNicholas High School Admission Events

Visit McNicholas High School and learn more about how you can Find your Brilliance as a Rocket!

• Information Nights: 10/12 | Hear from administration, students, and staff about McNick.
• Open House: 10/22 and 10/23 | Explore the campus, academic programs, extracurriculars, and more.
• Scholarship & SAIL Applications Due: 11/15
• HSPT: 11/18
• Admission & Financial Aid Applications Due: 11/30
• Acceptance Packets Mailed: 1/17

St. Ursula

St. Ursula invites grade school girls to visit and experience all the reasons why they were awarded "Best of Cincinnati" in the school category by the Cincinnati Award Program.

• Shadow Days: Now through December- Be a Bulldog for a day while you visit classes, make friends, meet teachers, take a tour, and experience the sisterhood.
• Walkabout Wednesdays: Various dates through November
• Open House: October 22nd
• HSPT Prep Course: November 3rd. Review tips and tricks and practice strategies to build confidence prior to taking the High School Placement Test (which is required for admission to SUA)

Information about these events and many more can be found here.

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