Wednesday Herald

March 27, 2024

From the Nurse's Office: 5 Safety Tips for Kids During the 2024 Eclipse

🌔 Use Proper Eye Protection: It's important to emphasize to kids that they should never look directly at the sun during a solar eclipse or at any other time. The sun's powerful rays can damage their eyes. Teach them to use proper eye protection, such as certified solar eclipse glasses or solar filters that meet safety standards. Remind them not to remove the glasses while looking at the sun.

🌔 Follow Expert Guidance: Explain to kids that it's crucial to follow the guidance of experts, such as scientists, astronomers, or teachers, regarding viewing the solar eclipse. These experts will provide accurate information on when and how to safely observe the eclipse. Encourage them to listen, ask questions, and follow their instructions to protect their eyes. 

🌔 Use Indirect Viewing Methods: Encourage kids to explore indirect viewing methods that allow them to safely observe the solar eclipse. Teach them about creating a pinhole projector using cardboard or using a telescope or binoculars with a solar filter to project an image of the eclipse onto a screen. These methods allow them to view the eclipse without looking directly at the sun. Solar Eclipse Box https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/box-pinhole-projector.html

🌔 Solar Binoculars or Telescopes: If kids are interested in using solar binoculars or telescopes to observe the solar eclipse, ensure they do so under adult supervision. These specialized devices have built-in solar filters that provide safe viewing. Teach them to never remove or tamper with the filters and to follow all safety guidelines.

🌔 Learn and Enjoy Safely: Encourage kids to use the solar eclipse as an opportunity to learn about astronomy, celestial events, and the wonders of our universe. Emphasize that safety is of utmost importance. Explain that by following these safety tips, they can enjoy the solar eclipse and witness a unique phenomenon without risking eye damage. 

Remember, it's essential to provide guidance and supervision to children during solar eclipses to ensure they understand the potential risks and how to view them safely.

Circle of Grace

Beginning after spring break, students in grades KDG-8 will participate in the Circle of Grace program under the guidance of our School Counselor, Olivia Uchtman. This program is designed to educate students on proper Safe Environment/Protection of Children areas. Additional information on the program can be found through the Circle of Grace website. A parent letter can also be found here. If you do not wish for your child to participate in the program, please email Corey Stoops by April 9th.

Book Fair is April 15th-19th

Guardian Angels is pleased to sponsor our Spring Scholastic Book Fair, held in the GA library. Make today the day you read something new just for the fun of it! The line-up 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!

Book Fair Dates: April 15th-19th

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

Location: GA Library

Online Shopping Dates: April 15th-28th. See our Book Fair webpage for more information!

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. Learn more on our Book Fair homepage and get started creating an account.

As always, volunteers are essential to the success of the fair. 

Volunteers are invited to sign up here. 

Last Call for Yearbook Orders!

St. Gregory the Great Youth Ministry Summer Volunteers Needed

The St. Gregory the Great Youth Ministry is hosting a variety of faith and fellowship days over the summer, and the number of students we can provide this service to is heavily dependent on the number of adults who volunteer. We are asking people to sign up to volunteer through April 17th, and after that time, we will open student registration. Many questions can be answered in the attached flyer or on the sign-up sheet. Also, if you have any additional questions, feel free to email youth@gaparish.org.

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 we and the Church can evangelize our faith to families, friends, and the community in the digital age.

Applications must be completed by the student and represent their qualities and accomplishments. Click here for the application details.

Applications are due either via email or to the school office by April 10th.

McNicholas High School Electronic Recycling and Shred Event

As you begin your spring cleaning, keep in mind that McNicholas High School is sponsoring an Electronics Recycling & Shred Event on April 20th from 9-11:30 a.m. Safely destroy your print and electronic data in one stop! Bring up to 5 boxes or trash bags of papers to be shredded for $20 and up to 2 boxes or laundry baskets of electronics to be recycled for $10. Cash only. Click here for more details.

2024 GA Golf Outing Information

The 2024 GA Golf Outing will be held on May 24th at California Golf Course. The outing will have a shotgun start at 11:00 am with interactive games and events to follow.

Sign-ups for both golf and sponsorships this year will be ONLINE ONLY through our new boosters website www.gaboosters.net. NO DAY OF payments or cash will be accepted. Additionally, you must sign up as a foursome, single sign-ups are no longer available. 

The sign-up window will go live on April 8th at 9:00 am. This event fills up fast, so be sure to mark your calendars. 

Don’t want to play but want to support the event? Sponsorships can be purchased through the boosters' website on April 8th starting at 9:00 am.

You can also donate a bottle of wine, liquor, or spirits for our newly created bottle bonanza game! Our goal is 75 bottles of wine, liquor, or spirits. 



For sponsorship information and levels including bottle donation, please contact Jimmy Ionna (ionnaj@yahoo.com) or Tim McElroy (tr.mcelroy75@gmail.com). 

Thank You, Bill Luttmer!

Bill Luttmer is synonymous with humble servant. He has continuously given to the Guardian Angels community in countless ways through both our school and parish ministries. He and his family have always done so without the need for recognition or glory. Rather, they do so with humility and without hesitation. He truly embodies our Catholic mission of giving time, talent, and treasure. Because of this unwavering dedication to GA, we celebrated Bill at our final Fish Fry of the season and surprised him with the naming of Bill Luttmer Way, which will now be the name of the road when you enter the campus through the rectory drive. Bill Luttmer and his family have made a lasting impact on our community, and we are truly grateful. 

Guardian Angels Boosters Announce Installation of New Turf Field

The Guardian Angels Boosters are pleased to announce the approval of installing a synthetic turf field. To see the letter from the Boosters President, FAQ, and field mockup, please click here.

St. Gregory the Great Summer Activity Update

Please see the attached document for important updates about Camp Gaudeo and summer activities available for our incoming 5th-8th graders.

Spring Flower Sale

The Boy Scouts and the 8th grade class of 2025 are selling 12-inch combo hanging baskets. Orders are due March 27th. Flowers will be available for pickup Friday, April 26th from 3:00-8:00pm in the GA Pavilion. Order online or fill out the attached order form and make a check payable to Troop 445. Paper order forms and check can be dropped off at the church or school office.

Mother-Son Bowling

Get Creative! With Mrs. Pavely: After-school Art Enrichment Classes

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!

Join Us April 16th for Grandparent's Day

We invite Grandparents or a special adult to join us on Tuesday, April 16th for Grandparents Day! We will celebrate Mass at 8:15 am, followed by a light breakfast and tour.

Please have grandparents RSVP with their grandchild(ren)'s name(s) here by April 12th.

Penny Fair Save the Date

GA's annual Penny Fair for students is on May 10th during the school day. Mark your calendars! Students in preschool through 8th grade will attend during the school day to play games, win prizes, and have fun with their classmates.

In preparation for this event, we are looking for volunteers to donate their time to help monitor games, hand out prizes, and set up/clean up. If you cannot donate your time or want to participate further, please consider donating some of the supplies needed for this event. Be on the lookout in the coming weeks for more detailed information as well as sign-ups for volunteering and donations.

And as a head's-up to parents with students in grades kindergarten and 1st grade, a parent or guardian is REQUIRED to attend and chaperone their student(s) for the duration of the event (tentatively scheduled to run 10:30 am- 1:30 pm). All parents of kindergartens and 1st graders will receive additional event details from their respective teachers.

Questions/concerns: reach out to Erin Dunigan (erindunigan@outlook.com), Victoria Regan (vlregan2@gmail.com), or Megan Schulte (megan.jones.schulte@gmail.com).

Football Registration is Open  

Registration for the GA football program is now open! ALL active parishioners, CCD & school students of GA in kindergarten through 8th grade are welcome to participate. Registration is open through the end of April.  

Please note, Athletic Boosters is migrating to a TeamSnap platform for all registrations, volunteer tracking, schedule, and communications. Access this new portal here. 

Existing TeamSnap users can log in with their current profile. All new users will need to create a profile. A help guide, if needed, is available by following this link.

Contact Tim Trucco, GA Football Director, with any questions or issues: football@gaboosters.org 

Bid-N-Buy

Our Bid-N-Buy silent auction will go live June 9th-12th. Our parishioners were so generous last year, and we are hopeful for your support again.

Here's how you can help!

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. 
2. Gift cards are needed for entertainment, restaurants, and shopping.
3. Donate lottery tickets in any amount.
4. 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.
5. 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?
6. 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

The deadline for returning donations is June 1st, but sooner is better! 

Registration for online bidding will open on May 16th. 

Thank you for your generosity and support! 

Vacation Bible School June 17th-20th

The St. Gregory the Great Vacation Bible School is June 17th-20th from 9 am to 12 pm. for students entering kindergarten through 4th grade. Plunge Beneath

the Waves to Forge a Mighty Faith! Children will go on a thrilling underwater journey, where they can dive into the unceasing, boundless love of God. At Scuba VBS, kids will submerge themselves in the Scriptures and uncover the true essence of the living waters! For more information, click here.

Camp will be held at IHM due to renovations at Guardian Angels this summer. To register, please click here. To submit payment, please click here.



We are also in need of incoming 7^th grade, 8^th grade, and high school volunteers. Click here for the volunteer form.

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 every Monday 4/1, and 4/15 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 3/27, 4/10, 4/24, 5/8, and 5/22.

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 3rd grade classes are responsible for the next donation on Monday, April 8th. 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

McNicholas High School Summer Camps

Explore your brilliance all summer long at McNick! Athletic, academic, and just-for-fun camps are available for students entering grades K-12. To learn more, click here.

Elder High School

Seton & Elder Backstage Pass- April 7th. Enjoy a backstage experience at Seton & Elder Performing Arts Series performance of Shrek the Musical! Click here to learn more.

Volleyball Grade School Night- April 15th

Baseball Grade School Night- April 26th

Lacrosse Grade School Night- April 27th

Summer Camps- Click here to learn more.

Saint Ursula Academy

Summer Camps

Saint Ursula Academy is excited to welcome (rising) Kindergarten through 8th-grade girls to our campus! Do you love to cook, write, play sports, dance, or be creative? There is something for everyone at one of our summer camps! Click here for more information.

Current 6th & 7th Grade Girls Events

Sneak Peek at SUA- April 20th. Click here to learn more.

Girl's Night at SUA- May 3rd. Click here to learn more.

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