PARISH POST
April 14-20, 2022
Easter Weekend
our mission: TO INSPIRE PEOPLE TO LOVE, SERVE, AND KNOW GOD AND ONE ANOTHER.
In This Issue:
CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION
St. Albert COVID Guidelines
The Archdiocese is adopting a mask optional approach to parish liturgies and programming. If you or anyone in your household is running a fever or not feeling well, please remain home and seek medical evaluation before returning to campus. St. Albert will continue to offer a Livestream Mass on Saturdays at 5:00pm or anytime after; available to view at https://stalbert.org.
If you have any questions regarding the Coronavirus and best practices please visit https://govstatus.egov.com/kycovid19.
Again, thank you for helping keep our community safe! May God Bless St. Albert the Great!
WORSHIP
Holy Week Schedule
The Sacred Triduum
The word “Triduum” comes from the Latin word meaning “three days,” and encompasses the three most sacred days in the Church year. It begins at sundown on Holy Thursday, reaches a high point at the Easter Vigil,and concludes with evening prayer at sundown on Easter Sunday. The liturgical celebrations during the Triduum on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, the Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday are rich with symbolism and flow from one to another in a seamless way. While it may appear as if these liturgies are separate and distinct, they are actually intended to be one continuous celebration that commemorates the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus.
Holy Thursday, April 14th
7:00 p.m.
Good Friday, April 15th
3:00 p.m.
Stations of the Cross will be at 7:00 p.m.
Day of Fast and Abstinence from meat. Fasting allows a person to eat one full meal.
Two smaller meals may be taken in addition, but should not equal one full meal.
Easter Vigil, April 16th
8:30 p.m.
Easter Sunday, April 17th
8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m.
Livestream Mass on Sunday at 8:00 a.m.
Please note that there will be no 8:30 a.m. daily Mass on April 14th and 15th.
There will be no communion service on Saturday morning, April 16th and no 5 p.m. Mass
Divine Mercy Sunday
Divine Mercy Sunday is celebrated on the Second Sunday of Easter.
The Second Sunday of Easter completes the Octave (8 day celebration) of Easter and the readings and prayer texts highlight the mystery of divine compassion that underlies the Church’s Easter faith.
The origins of Divine Mercy Sunday date back to St. Faustina (1905-1938) who reported having visions of Jesus and conversations with him. In one of the visions Jesus shared that "Humanity will never find peace until it turns with trust to Divine Mercy". Divine Mercy is the Easter gift that the Church receives from the risen Christ and offers to humanity.
Jesus asked that the Feast of the Divine Mercy be preceded by a Novena to the Divine Mercy which begins on Good Friday. He gave St. Faustina an intention to pray for on each day of the Novena. “On each day of the novena you will bring to My heart a different group of souls and you will immerse them in this ocean of My mercy…. On each day you will beg My Father, on the strength of My passion, for the graces for these souls.”
Please see the link for the complete prayers and intentions for the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Rosary beads can be used to keep track of the prayers.
https://saintmichael.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/divine-mercy-novena.pdf
Now is the perfect time to catch up on your tithing contributions for the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year. If you have any questions about where you stand for this year's tithing please contact the parish office. Thank you!
TITHES & OFFERINGS
RECEIVED AS OF April 10th:
Cash & Check: $27,410.50
Online Giving: $9,404.00
Total Rcvd as of April 11th for FY 2021-22: $$1,198,327.79
Needed Budget as of April 11th for FY 2021-22: $1,225,269.01
Total Over/Under Budget: (26,941.22))
Thank you to all who have blessed St. Albert the Great with gifts of treasure! It is through your generosity that our parish is able to meet our financial obligations and continue God's work of supporting and serving our community and those in need.
HOW CAN I GIVE TO ST. ALBERT?
Use Online Giving (scan the featured QR code, visit www.stalbert.org, or download the Give+App--available free in Apple and Android app stores).
Text 877-254-4667 your gift amount and follow the prompts. Click here for more information about Text-to-Give.
Mail gifts of treasure to the Parish Office. Our mailing address is 1395 Girard Drive, Louisville, KY 40222.
Drop off donations to the Parish Office or leave securely in the black security mailbox located on the brick wall to the immediate left of the Parish Office entrance doors.
Planned Giving: Visit https://stalbert.org/giving for more information.
Please call 425-3940 with any questions about giving.
LIFELONG FORMATION & EDUCATION
PREP will NOT meet on Easter Sunday, April 17, we will resume classes on April 24th! We will have our Closing Family Assembly with “Chris Cakes” flipping pancakes and sausage for us on May 1 - Meet in the Parish Life Complex!
2023 CONFIRMATION
A student/parent meeting for our Current 7th Graders will be held on April 27 at 7:00 pm in the Parish Life Complex. We ask that ALL of our 7th graders, school and PREP be here with parent(s). There will be a meeting on the 2023 8th Grade Class Trip immediately following the Confirmation Information Session.
Vacation Bible School
We are hoping to host VBS again this Summer, June 6-9! We will need Adult and Youth Volunteers to create this wonderful experience! Please see the signup on Service Central on the parish website, or contact Cindy McKinley cmckinley@stalbert.org.
Baptism
Does your child need the Sacrament of Baptism? Our next Baptism Rites are scheduled for May 15 at Noon and June 12 at 10:30 am, with Parent Preparation Class on Tuesday, May 9 and June 6 at 6:30 pm. Contact Cindy McKinley, Director of Children’s Ministry, cmckinley@stalbert.org
Let's Glow Crazy!
Father Daughter Dance is
Friday, April 29th 7-9 pm
Daughters Free/Dads $15 *pre-sale
Proceeds Support Tornado Victims
Presales may be sent to the Parish Office, Attn: Cindy McKinley with $15 payment, include Names and an email address. cmckinley@stalbert.org
The Chosen
Season 2 meetings will begin again on April 19th!
Tuesday mornings & evenings.
11:30am to 1:00pm - St. Joseph’s Room (church)
7:00 - 8:30pm - Parish Life Complex (room 3)
Contact: Diane Thompson, 770-722-0443 and dtcourtreporter@hotmail.com or Cathy Hardin, 502-807-8131 and cbhardin50@gmail.com
Adult Christian Enrichment Classes
Join us as we examine the ancient biblical cultures, peoples, places, and writings and explore the meaning and impact on our life of faith today. We invite you to join us on Zoom; Thursdays 7:00-8:30 pm OR Fridays 10:00-11:30 am. Call Lynnette (502-802-5966) to register (no fee) and receive the link to the class.
APRIL
April 7-8. Being Roman
April 14-15. NO CLASS HOLY WEEK
APRIL 21-22. Being a Roman Soldier
April 28-29 Being a Roman Woman
SOCIAL CONCERNS
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Sunday, May 1st, 8am-12:30pm, Visitation Hall
Appointments are recommended but not required. Social distancing will be enforced and all donors will be required to wear a mask inside the cafeteria.
For appointments, please call Mary Jo Bird at (502) 552-2093 or email kybirdsnest@aol.com. Appointments can also be made directly with the Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS or online at www. Redcrossblood.org.
Donors who register are also encouraged to fill out the “Rapid Pass” online within 24 hours of their donation to expedite the donation process.
All Students who recruit family members or neighbors to donate will earn a PRICELESS free “dress down” pass for the next school day AFTER the blood drive (most likely Mon. 5-2-22).
Habitat for Humanity
April 20, May 11, June 1, June 15, June 22, and July 13. We still need volunteers!
We need 5 volunteers per date to help with building and renovations. No experience is necessary, tasks are both indoors or outdoors, and all levels of skills and abilities are welcome. Students 16-17 years welcome, but need to work with an adult guardian.
Address: 4408 Ginkgo Trail, 40245
Please arrive at 8:30 a.m. for the safety briefing and check-in.
Please park along the streets near the house and be mindful of neighbors' driveways. Habitat supplies the tools and materials needed for the day's tasks. If you need to cancel your shift, please do so with enough notice to recruit another volunteer.
LOAVES & FISHES
Thank you to everyone who donated items to support Sr Visitor Choice Food Pantry. We filled a huge van with over 700 lbs. of food valued at $1,400! They were so very grateful for all the needed supplies. Your generosity is inspiring!
LENTEN TREE
Thank you to our parishioners who contributed to our collection for the retired religious through the Lenten Tree. Our parishioners are so generous. We received almost 100 gift bags for our beneficiaries! Thank you for your donations and your loving hearts!
What are the most needed items for a food pantry?
The most needed items are diapers, personal care products and cleaning supplies because these items are not covered by SNAP. The least needed items are mac-n-cheese, peanut butter, corn and beans because food pantries already receive these items in bulk. The next time you are out shopping grab one of these items, especially when they are on sale!
Baby Food
Dry Pasta & Pasta Sauce
Canned Fish or Meat
Canned Fruit or Veggies
Canned Soups
Spices
Healthy Cereal
Baking or Pancake Mixes (that require only water)
Diapers & Baby Wipes
Dish Soap & Disinfectants
Toilet paper
Toothpaste
Soap & Shampoo
Deodorant
Personal Hygiene Products
Kids’ Snack Items (juice boxes, individual applesauces, etc.)
Piarist Community of Appalachia
A hearty and heartfelt thank you to all of those who donated clothing and goods for the recent collection benefitting the Piarist Community of Appalachia. As always, the generosity of the St. Albert parish is amazing!
PASTORAL CARE
HOPE & HEALING GROUP: SUBSTANCE ABUSE PASSING
St. Albert the Great hosts a monthly support group for those who have lost a loved one from any type of substance use. Please come and connect with others journeying through the same type of loss. The group meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month in the Parish Life Complex from 6:30 to 8:00pm. The next meeting will be April 20th. Feel free to share with other family and friends as well. Contact Laura Graven at lgraven@stalbert.org or 425-3940 ext. 169 for more information.
Seasonal Flower Ministry
Thank You!
The Pastoral Care Team thanks you for bringing a flower to one of our ill, homebound or bereaved parishioners. Your thoughtfulness spread Easter joy to our community!
STEWARDSHIP
Stewardship Renewal
Our Stewardship Renewal forms have been mailed to all parishioners! The form can be mailed to the parish office using the included envelope. In addition, we will also once again offer an online renewal for your convenience. You can find the links to Online Giving and Online Stewardship at www.stalbert.org.
Please complete your 2022-2023 Stewardship Renewal form By June 1st.
We thank you for your commitment to our beloved Parish Community!
~The Stewardship Committee
PARISH PICNIC IS BACK!
Friday, June 17th and Saturday, June 18th
(Family Night & 5K on Thursday)
We need your help to make it a success! A GREAT way to meet your fellow parishioners.
The Parish Picnic Committee is looking for volunteers to help with planning and executing the summer picnic. We are in particular need of booth captains.
To volunteer email Christopher Boehnlein your name and number at Christopher@FamilyRealty.com. The next planning meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 19th at 7pm in the Viking Room.
PARISH SCHOOL
Early Dismissal on Good Friday & No School on Easter Monday
COMMUNITY
