Wednesday Herald

December 6, 2023

As we know more about our substitute nurse’s availability, as well as Elizabeth’s transition back to GA, I will reach out directly to parents who have offered their assistance, as needed. I will also continue to update the entire GA community as we have a better understanding of what staffing in the health office will look like.

Please join me in continuing to pray for Elizabeth!

God bless,

Corey

Action Required: Re-enrollment for the 2024-2025 School Year

Thank you to the families who have finalized re-enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year by submitting your registration fees! Again, many classes will be at capacity next year, especially in the primary grades. All current families must finalize their registration fee payment to be included in our class rosters for next year. We will open registration to parishioners next Monday, December 11th. Current families must complete their fee payment ahead of this date to maintain priority. To complete registration, please use this link.

Christmas Concert

Mark your calendars now for the annual Guardian Angels Christmas Concert. Your talented angels have been working very hard in their music classes, and you won’t want to miss it!

This year’s concert will be held in two parts in the PC Gym on Thursday, December 14th. Admission to both shows is free.

• 6:30 p.m. show: Grades 1, 2, 3, and 5^th grade Beginning Band
• 7:30 p.m. show: 6^th, 7^th, & 8^th grade Bands and Choruses



More specifics will be sent home. If you have any questions, please contact Holly Leach or Annmarie Lyons.

2024 Spring Musical: Moana Jr.

GA Music Boosters is proud to announce auditions for the GA Spring Musical, Moana Jr. The show will be performed Thursday, March 21st and Friday, March 22nd on the GA Parish Center Stage. Students in grades 4^th-8^th grade may audition December 5th or 6th from 3-5 p.m. in the music room. Rehearsals will be held Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning January 10th.  The cost to participate is $50, and payment is required at auditions. Most costume pieces are normally provided by the production at no extra charge.

More show and audition information can be found on the GA Music Booster website. Paper audition packets are available from Mrs. Leach, and audition signups can be found here.

Contact Mrs. Holly Leach at hleach@gaschool.org with any questions.

Cafeteria Volunteers Needed

We are in need of helpful hands to keep an eye on our students in grades K-8 during lunch for the second half of the school year! Please consider sharing a small part of your day to assist. All volunteers must be SafeParish trained. If you are interested, please sign up!

Get Creative with Mrs. Pavely After-School Art Enrichment Classes

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."

Save the Date: Father/Daughter Dance

Please save the date for the GA Father Daughter Dance on Saturday, January 20th. 

Donations are needed to make this event a success. To donate, click here.

365 Lotto Fundraiser

The 365 Lotto is one of the PTA's biggest fundraisers and also gives you the opportunity to win over $25,000 in cash prizes! Funds raised from the 365 Lotto are used for staff appreciation events, student activities throughout the year and campus improvements. The PTA asks every family to participate in this fundraiser to support our wonderful staff and students.

An envelope with lotto tickets and information went home with the youngest or only child in each family. The 365 Lotto tickets are $20 each (cash or check) and there are only a limited number of tickets sold. Drawings begin on January 1, 2024 for the following prizes:

$1000 winners on Easter, July 4^th and Christmas

$500 winners on all first Mondays

$100 winners on all Sundays

$40 winners on ALL remaining days of the year

This Friday, December 8th, will be the first turn in day for a chance to win $100. The lucky winner will be selected on Angels on Air on Monday, December 11th. We will have two other turn in dates for a chance to win cash prizes on December 14th ($75) and December 19th ($50).

Please send in all sold and unsold tickets by Wednesday, December 20^th.  

If you have any questions or need additional tickets, please contact Melissa Clissold.

GA Staff Cookie Exchange Sign Up!

The PTA is hosting a Cookie Exchange for the GA teachers & staff on December 18th! This is a treat for the teachers & staff because they DO NOT have to do any of the baking! We would love your help providing cookies for the cookie exchange. Please see the attached sign up for more details.

Want to help but don't have time to bake? Please consider making a monetary donation. Donations (cash or check made out to “GA PTA”) can be sent into the school office in an envelope labeled “PTA Cookie Exchange”. Donations will be used to help cover the costs of cookies & supplies to make this day special for the staff. Thank you in advance for your support!  

Questions? Contact Margaret Dunn : mabolan@gmail.com

Tickets on Sale for Parent's Night Out!

Tickets are now on sale for GA PTA "Glitz, Glam and GAtsby" Parents Night Out event! The event will take place on Saturday, February 3rd from 7:30-11 pm at Mojave East. Tickets are $75 per person/$150 couple. 

Join us for an evening of casino games, music, dancing, spirits and silent auction in support of Guardian Angels School. The proceeds from the event will benefit upgrades to the Library. Tickets include open bar, light hors d'oeuvres and casino games. Tickets are on sale now and space is limited. Tickets will not be sold at the door! 

Scan the QR code to purchase tickets, for sponsorship opportunities, or to make a cork pull donation.

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.

St. Mary Magdalene Family of Parishes Christmas Caroling for Seniors

St. Mary Magdalen Family of Parishes has invited St. Gregory the Great Family of Parishes to join them for Christmas Caroling for Seniors on December 10th.

December 10th

1 p.m. Eastgate Village (776 Old St. Rt. 74)

3:30 p.m. at Sem-Haven (225 Cleveland Ave)

Please contact dhawthorne60@icloud.com if you are interested in attending.

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 12/11, 12/18, 1/8, 1/22, 2/5, and 2/19 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 winter, we will be using a program called Happiness and the Meaning of Life 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 8-9 pm. Upcoming dates are 12/13, 1/10, 1/24, 2/28, 3/13, and 3/27.

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 4th grade classes are responsible for the next donation on Monday, December 11th. 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.

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