Eastern Kentucky Disaster Relief Collection This Weekend

The recent devastating floods in Eastern Kentucky have caused destruction, homelessness, and a tragic loss of life. We can assist our fellow Kentuckians affected by these floods with monetary donations that will be used to support disaster relief efforts of Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Lexington. 

If turning in your check at the parish, please make checks payable to the parish and include the notation: 2022 Eastern Kentucky Disaster Relief. If parishioners wish to donate online, they may direct donations to https://catholiccharitieslexington.org/donate-now/. In the designation dropdown, donors should choose DISASTER SERVICES.

Journeying Together: Synod on Synodality report

Recently, parishes, schools, diocesan agencies, and religious orders facilitated listening sessions to hear reflections from Catholics about their faith experiences. More than 600 pages of feedback is reflected in a 10-page synthesis report. Archbishop Fabre invites all of us to read and reflect on this synthesis and look for ways to engage with your local faith community.  You can find the report at www.archlou.org/synod-2022.

Women's Bible Study

St. Peter is both inspiring and confounding to many of us. How could a stubborn and impulsive fisherman become the “rock” upon which Jesus would build his Church? In Lectio: Peter Dr. Tim Gray gives a fresh perspective that is informative and relevant. 

Join us to watch the series and discover how God can bring out our best, too!

Tuesdays, September 6- November 15

7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m

Parish Life Center

RSVP no later than August 8 to ensure a study guide is ordered for you. RSVP to dkshea01@hotmail.com. For more information contact Debbie Shearn at dkshea01@hotmail.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.

AUGUST

11-12  Sayings of Jesus from the Gospel of Thomas

18-19  Jesus’s Statements Beyond the Gospels

25-26  Conversations with the Living Jesus

Baptism

Does your child need the Sacrament of Baptism?  Our next Baptism Service is scheduled on August 28 at Noon, with Parent Preparation Class on Monday, August 22 at 6:30 pm in Church. Contact Cindy McKinley, Director of Children’s Ministry, 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.  If your child(ren) are not registered in our parish school, we would LOVE to see them on Sundays!  Forms may be found on the church info racks and on the website.  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.

We have 10 more open spots for the Hand-in-Hand Appalachia Mission Trip on September 25-27th! This trip is open to youth grades 8-12. The cost is ONLY $50 thanks to some YM grants! ! 

Grace Marriage 

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

Grace Marriage is an intentional, on-going, parish-based, small group approach to marriage ministry where couples spend time focusing on their marriage. Couples will meet with their small group one Saturday morning once a quarter. 

More details details to follow! Registration opening soon. Contact Erin Morris at erin.ebelhar@gmail.com for more information. 

Loaves & Fishes

Sr Visitor food drive is this weekend. Sr Visitor is a Choice Pantry. The pantry is set up like a store, so that means the client is allowed to come and get the items that their family needs the most. Things that they always need are listed below.                          

All these items can be purchased at the Dollar Tree for only $1.25 each, a great deal. Saltine crackers are also very helpful. Walmart has their bran for $1.12 a box.

Cleaning supplies can not be purchased with food stamps so that’s why they are so helpful. Paper towels & toilet paper are needed too.

These are such great items because they are not given to the pantry by the USDA. Thanks again for your GREAT spirit of giving!

Red Cross Blood Drive

Sunday, August 14th

8:00am -12:30pm

Parish Life Complex

 You have the power to save a life in your hands! Appointments are recommended but not required. Social distancing will be encouraged and masks are optional. 

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. 

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 

The 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. 

St. Albert Yard Sale

Help the 8th grade students earn money to fund their 8th grade trip to Washington, DC and New York! Shop a grade-wide yard sale on Saturday, August 13th from 8:00am to 12:00pm. The kids will have tables set-up in the side parking lot of St. Albert. Lots of household items, clothes, toys, etc! If have questions or would like to donate items contact Jenifer Jester at jenher466@yahoo.com.

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. Albert School is Hiring

Play Cafe’

Looking for the perfect part-time job? St. Albert’s JK-5 After-School program, the Play Cafe’, is looking for individuals 18 years or older to work in our program from 2:30-6:00pm Monday through Friday beginning Monday, August 15. If interested, please contact Ellen Burton, Director, at eburton@stalbert.org. 

Cafeteria

Opportunity Knocks! Our cafeteria has a position to serve on the lunch line for 2.5 hours from 10:45am to 1:15pm Monday thru Friday when school is in session. Competitive pay. Contact cafeteria manager Mary Lynn Peterman at mpeterman@stalbert.org.

SAAM

Saint Albert Sports Ministry is looking for volunteer coaches for several girls volleyball teams. If you have a passion for sports and sportsmanship we need you! Without coaches we can't give all our kids the opportunity to play. High School Junior and Seniors are welcome to coach in addition to adults. Contact Cindy Lindle at cchoinka@yahoo.com 

St. Al's ACES

ACES, Please remember to send your check to Pat O’Bryant for the buffet at Hurstbourne Country Club on August 5!

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).

GAP Club News

Come watch the Friday Night Adult Kickball League! We have GREAT grilled sandwiches: chicken, cheeseburger, hot dog & fries. Plus cold adult beverages. Games start at 6pm on Friday nights. The league is running now through August 19th. Cheer on your friends while the kiddos play on the new St. Albert Island playground!

Catholic Disability Gala

Saturday, August 27th

St. Louis Bertrand Church

“Race for Belonging: Catholic Disability Gala” to honor Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Kurtz for his past service with the National Catholic Partnership on Disability (NCPD). 

Following Mass at 4:15 pm, tour the Shrine of Saint Margaret of Castello (patron saint of persons with disabilities), then enjoy cocktails, silent auction, and dinner. Proceeds will provide clergy and lay leaders with training to support persons with disabilities and their families in the Church. 

For cost and registration information, visit NCPD.org/CatholicDisability or call (781) 951-4553. Please register by August 15.