Hospitality Sunday This Sunday!

Join us in the gathering space after 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Mass on this Sunday, August 21st for donuts & coffee! And on the third Sunday of the month: September 18th, October 16th, November 20th.

Mass Schedule

Reminder that daily Mass on Thursday mornings will be held at 9:25a.m. during the St. Albert School Mass while school is in session.

Adult Choir

“The choir enhances the beauty of the liturgy by contributing a musical dimension to the celebration that the congregation alone cannot achieve” (Sing to the Lord: Music in Catholic Worship, USCCB).

The new choir season is about to begin! Rehearsals are held every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the church beginning September 7th. The choir sings at the Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass beginning September 11th. New members are always welcome. 

For more information, contact Laura Sullivan, Director of Music & Worship at 425-3940 ext. 148 or lsullivan@stalbert.org.

• the joy of connecting with and giving back to the community of St. Albert

• the joy of music – words cannot sufficiently describe the power of beautiful harmony

• the joy of friendship and camaraderie across generations and lifestyles

• the joy of working hard with a group to achieve a common goal

• the joy of cultural enrichment – world renowned composers and arrangers

• text and music passed down to us through the ages

• the joy of carrying on the enduring rituals of our Catholic Mass

• the joy of personal growth

2022 Peter’s Pence Collection

This weekend of August 20th-21st, the Archdiocese takes up the Peter’s Pence Collection, which supports the Universal Church and the work of the Holy See, including helping Pope Francis with the funds he needs to carry out his charitable works around the world. 

Take this opportunity to join with Pope Francis and serve as a witness of charity to our suffering brothers and sisters.

Special Disciples of Jesus Mass 

All are welcome!  We invite all Special Needs family and friends to St. Margaret Mary on Sunday, August 21 at 3PM.  We know Mass can be a struggle for many families, so we hope to have a unique celebration together where all feel welcome. The Mass will be shorter and geared towards our children. Light reception to follow. 

For questions, more information or if you would like to help in this ministry, please contact Tara Mattingly at 502-690-2851 or tmattingly@stmm.org. 

Future dates: September 18, October 16, November 20, December 18

Baptism

Does your child need the Sacrament of Baptism?  Our next Baptism Rites are scheduled on September 18 during the 10:30 am Mass (limited number) and on October 30 at Noon, with Parent Preparation Class on Monday, September 12 or on Tuesday, October 25 at 6:30 pm in Church. Contact Cindy McKinley, Director of Children’s Ministry at cmckinley@stalbert.org.

PREP

Our Parish Religious Education Program meets on Sunday mornings from August - late April for children in Grades K-8 with religious and sacramental formation. Our OPENING ASSEMBLY is August 21 at 9:00 am - 10:15 am in the Parish Life Complex. Please Contact Cindy McKinley, Director of Children’s Ministry cmckinley@stalbert.org.

First Communion 

THERE IS AN IMPORTANT FIRST COMMUNION PARENT MEETING for those with children in 2nd grade or older who need the Sacrament of Holy Communion coming up on August 30 at 6:30 pm in the PLC (Parish Life Complex).  First Communion will be celebrated at two Masses on November 13, 2022 and this meeting will have your calendar dates and important information!

Grace Marriage 

September 17th, November 5th, February 4th, April 22nd

No marriage is perfect, but all marriages can grow. Grace Marriage is for all married couples. You and your spouse will have one-on-one time to talk about the lessons and apply it to your own relationship. There is no forced sharing, so you will never have to share anything that you don’t want to share. The cost is $200/couple for the entire year. Which breaks down to $50/session. Breakfast and coffee/drinks will be provided, as well as snacks during the day.  

Contact Erin Morris at erin.ebelhar@gmail.com for more information. To register online go to Grace Marriage Registration and store.stalbert.org

Retrouvaille 

Thinking about Separation or Divorce? Is your marriage or that of a relative or friend heading for divorce? Do you know how to save that marriage? Or do you feel helpless? Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi) has helped tens of thousands of couples at all stages of disillusionment or misery in their marriage. This program can help you too. It helps spouses uncover or re-awaken the love, trust, and commitment that originally brought them together. The program is highly successful in saving hurting marriages, even bringing reconciliation to couples who have already separated or divorced.

For confidential information about or to register for the program beginning with a weekend on September 16-18, 2022, call 502-479-3329; email: 3012@helpourmarriage.org; or go to helpourmarriage.org.

Thank You for your Generosity

Thank You! On behalf of Social Concerns, thank you for taking the time on Sunday to donate blood with the American Red Cross! 

Because of your donation, we were able to collect 30 pints of blood. Of course, the real winners are the patients in need of blood. As you know, each blood donation can help save up to three lives. Your donation is truly appreciated by the blood recipients and their loved ones.

There is a huge demand for blood and platelets right now. We hope to see you again at our next blood drive on Sunday, November 20th! 

Waterstep Shoe Collection

August 27th-September 11th

Your Social Concerns committee in conjunction with our Grade School and PREP Program are sponsoring a Gently Used Shoe Drive for Waterstep from August 27th-September 11th. Waterstep uses the profits from selling these shoes to provide Water treatment facilities where desperately needed throughout the world. The shoes are resold to small companies who resell in poorer countries. Please deposit them in the boxes in the gathering space or give them to a child in our school or PREP class.

Razom for Ukraine 

This weekend of August 20th-21st the Knights of Columbus will be accepting donations for US/Ukraine Flag Lapel Pins. All proceeds will support Ukraine Relief through “Razom for Ukraine” in partnership with Water With Blessings (local Louisville Charitable Organization). Any denomination is appreciated in this effort. The donations will be going to buy mini-filters, provided by Water With Blessings, to go in medical packs that are provided to the refugees inside Ukraine. They are in dire need of safe water; these filters will provide that for them. 

Loaves and Fishes

September 3rd & 4th

The next Loaves and Fishes collection will benefit St. Ignatius Martyr Food Pantry. They are in particular need of hearty canned soup, Spaghetti O's, canned tuna, cereal, Ramen noodles, elbow macaroni, shelf Velveeta cheese and Vienna sausage or jerky.

Understanding Your Grief

Finding Hope and Healing in Your Heart

A new group is forming on Tuesday afternoons from 12:30 to 2:00pm for ten weeks. We will begin on Tuesday, September 27th in the Sacred Heart Center Room C starting with a meet/greet and hand out of materials. Contact Laura Graven to register at 425-3940, Ext. 169 or lgraven@stalbert.org.

Welcome Back St. Albert Students!

Bless the students, teachers, and staff of St Albert, that together we may grow in faith, hope, and love as we learn from you and each other how to follow your Son Jesus. Expand the horizons of our minds, that we may grow in wisdom, understanding, and knowledge; deepen our commitment to seek the truth of your ways; and enliven our faith to reach out to those in need. Amen

St. Albert School Admission Policy

If you are interested in applying for admission into St. Albert the Great Parish School, please review the dates below to determine when you need to apply for the 2023/2024 school year. Please keep in mind that we will not accept early applications.

Current School Family Registration for New Siblings

If you are a current school family and would like to add a new student to St. Albert for the 2023/2024 school year, you will need to apply between August 15 - 31, 2022. Late applications will be considered in the general pool below. 

St. Albert the Great Parishioner Registration Priority

If you are a current and active parishioner at St. Albert the Great, you may apply for 2023/2024 priority enrollment between September 1 - 30, 2022. Length of membership and involvement will be taken into consideration.

Early Registration Open to the Public

Any Catholic or non-Catholic family that applies between October 1 - November 30, 2022 will be evaluated based on the date in which we receive the completed application.

Rolling Registration

We will accept applications after December 1, 2022 on an on-going basis until we reach our class capacity. Once grades are full, we will start wait lists. Applications will be considered based on the date in which we receive the completed application.

St. Al's ACES

Oxmoor Garden Tour Date Correction

The Oxmoor Garden Tour is scheduled for Thursday, August 18th (NOT Monday, August 15th) at 10:00am.

St. Al’s Aces BUS Trip

Wednesday September 7, 2022.

We are planning a day long bus trip to the Hofbrauhaus in Newport, KY where we will have lunch. After lunch, we will go to Jungle Jim’s International Market, “Theme Park of Food!” in Fairfield, Ohio. We will return to St. Albert late afternoon. If interested, contact Pat O’Bryant at 502-609-6305 or patobryant@bellsouth.net.

Viking Fest

August 20th 6-10pm. Join us after 5pm Mass!

Come out for food fun & friends! 

Cornhole Tournament,

Music, DJ, Face Painting, Games,

Food, Beer & Seltzers

St. Albert Gap Club Annual Golf Scramble

Friday, August 26th

Eagle Creek Golf Course 

Shotgun start time will be 1:30p.m. 

$90 per player ($360 for a foursome)

Covers the golf, beverages and dinner after the round. 

There will also be challenge holes on the course and raffle opportunities. A cash prize will be awarded to the winning team. Register online at https://store.stalbert.org Funds raised at this tournament go directly to support the Steven Vanover Foundation. 

Sponsorship Opportunities

$100 Hole sponsorships are available to support the tournament and the Steven Vanover Foundation.  With a file containing your company’s logo, we will take care of creating your hole sponsorship sign.  If interested, please contact Marty Fry (mfry975@gmail.com) or Mike Vanover (mike.vanover95@gmail.com).