PARISH POST
January 13-19, 2022
our mission: TO INSPIRE PEOPLE TO LOVE, SERVE, AND KNOW GOD AND ONE ANOTHER.
In This Issue:
CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION
St. Albert COVID Guidelines
Masking: For those who are not yet fully vaccinated against COVID-19, masks are required for Masses and all other indoor parish activities, ages three and up. Once again this directive extends to all indoor liturgies and events/meetings held on parish property, including but not limited to funerals, weddings, Eucharistic adoration, meetings of parish staff and committees, formation programs, etc. The wearing of masks is optional for fully-vaccinated individuals.
In accordance with Kentucky State and Archdiocesan guidelines, masks are required for all visitors, students and staff within our Parish School. In accordance with these guidelines, we also ask all visitors, students, and staff to please wear a mask upon entry to both the Parish and School Offices.
Social Distancing: St. Albert encourages social distancing between family groups.
Livestream Mass: St. Albert offers our livestream Mass Saturdays at 5:00pm or anytime after; available to view at https://stalbert.org.
Handwashing: Please wash your hands regularly and use hand sanitizer when washing with soap and water is not possible.
Sanitizing: St. Albert will continue to sanitize surfaces regularly and provide hand sanitizer in all buildings.
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.
If you have any questions regarding the Coronavirus and best practices please visit https://govstatus.egov.com/kycovid19.
Vaccine Information
Pope Francis is recently quoted as saying:
"Getting the vaccines that are authorized by the respective authorities is an act of love. And helping the majority of people to do so is an act of love...Getting vaccinated is a simple yet profound way to care for one another, especially the most vulnerable.” (Source: Ad Council)
Please visit https://govstatus.egov.com/ky-covid-vaccine for information on COVID-19 vaccines and where you can receive yours today.
Again, thank you for helping keep our community safe! May God Bless St. Albert the Great!
WORDS OF REFLECTION
Use me, God.
Written by
Cindy McKinley
Director of Children's Ministry
Use me, God. Show me how to take who I am, who I want to be, and what I can do, and use it for a purpose greater than myself.
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
When I read the above quote on a calendar, it gave me pause. Instead of New Years’ Resolutions, I think I will reflect on this prayer and do some self-searching on who God is calling me to be - what God is calling me to do.
In working with parents in preparation for their children’s Baptisms, we take time to reflect on how we are living our faith, and that our lives are an example of faith for our children. That through our words and actions, we make God’s love known to our children, to those in our lives. We are made adopted sons and daughters of God through the sacrament of Baptism, and we are given a candle lit from the Paschal (or Easter) candle. And upon receiving the Gifts of the Holy Spirit during Baptism and Confirmation, we are given the mission to take Christ’s light into our world. As beloved sons and daughters of God, “of whom He is well pleased”, we are called for a purpose greater than ourselves.
We need to remember, deep down in our hearts, that we are loved and that we are made for love. Jesus calls us to be light to the world.
“You are like light for the world…make your light shine so that others will see the good that you do and will praise your Father in heaven.”
– Matthew 5:14, 16
WORSHIP
mASS & rECONCILIATION uPDATES
A Communion Service will be offered in place of Saturday morning Mass for the foreseeable future. Reconciliation will be offered on the second and fourth Saturday of the month from 3:45-4:45pm.
Additionally, our Thursday school Mass will take place during the 8:30am daily Mass whenever school is in session for the foreseeable future. All daily Mass attendees are welcome to celebrate the Mass with the school at 8:30am on Thursdays.
We share with you a listing of other nearby Mass times:
St. Margaret Mary - 7813 Shelbyville Road:
Monday - Friday 8:15 a.m. and Noon
Saturday 8:15 a.m.
Holy Spirit - 3345 Lexington Road
Monday - Friday 8:15 a.m.
Holy Trinity - 501 Cherrywood Road
Monday,Wednesday,Friday 8:15 a.m.
Tuesday and Thursdays 5 p.m.
Our Lady of Lourdes - 508 Breckinridge Lane
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday Noon
STEWARDSHIP
Planned Giving Seminar
Why Prepare A Will?
A properly executed will is one of the most important papers you will ever sign. Your will ensures that your wishes for your estate and your loved ones are realized.
A will allows you to:
· Provide security for your family.
· Remember loved ones in a tangible way.
· Leave a legacy to your Church.
· Designate who will manage your estate.
· Reduce estate taxes and administration expenses.
Saint Albert the Great and the Archdiocese of Louisville Office of Mission Advancement are offering a complimentary an Estate Planning Information Session on Thursday, February 10th from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM at St. Albert the Great in the Parish Life Complex. All parishioners are invited to attend this informative presentation. Local estate planning experts, Cheryl Brunner and Chris Emison, will be the presenter.
To register, visit ARCHLOU.ORG/PG-WEBINAR. Reservations are limited. Please call Melody Denson in the Office of Mission Advancement (502-585-3291, Ext. 1117) if you have any questions or to register by phone.
Do not lay up for yourselves treasures upon earth...
but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven...
For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.
Matthew 6:19-21
2021 CSA: Almost There!
Donate at www.ArchLou.org/CSA.
Thanks to those who have already responded with a gift to the 2021 Catholic Services Appeal! There is still plenty of time to respond with a gift to this year’s Appeal. Gifts may be made through our parish office or online at www.ArchLou.org/CSA. We encourage you to make a gift to the CSA this Advent. All funds go to provide support to over 100 ministries spread throughout the Archdiocese of Louisville!
TITHES & OFFERINGS
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!
RECEIVED AS OF January 9th:
Cash & Check: $30,827.18
Online Giving: $22,683.00
Total Received as of January 9th for Fiscal Year 2021-22: $844,519.89
Total Needed for Budget: $836,769.08
Total Over/Under Budget: $7,750.81
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.
Thank you for your generosity!
LIFELONG FORMATION & EDUCATION
Who is Your Neighbor?
In honor of the upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, we re-share this brief video for you and your children.
WHO IS YOUR NEIGHBOR? WE ARE ALL GOD’S PEOPLE!
A valuable children’s lesson on Love One Another and a Jump Start for Discussion on Discrimination and Racism with Kids. Produced by St. Margaret Mary Church.
The Chosen Bible Study!
Join us in watching the TV series The Chosen with discussion following. Learn more about the series at thechosen.tv
When: Tuesday mornings and evenings beginning January 18th
Times: 11:30am to 1:00pm - St. Joseph's Room (church)
and 7:00 - 8:30pm - Parish Life Complex
All are welcome to come Listen - Discuss - Reflect!
RSVP: Diane Thompson, dtcourtreporter@hotmail.com, or 770-722-0443
First Reconciliation
First Reconciliation for our First Graders has been scheduled for March 24, 2022.
A Parent Meeting for those with children in First Grade is scheduled for Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 7pm in the Church. We invite our First Graders and their families to attend the 10:30 am Mass on Sunday, January 23 for a Commitment Service and Blessing!
CLICK HERE for the online First Reconciliation enrollment form. It is very important that we receive this form before our meeting.
Please contact Cindy McKinley with any questions.
NURSERY!
Did you know that we have free Nursery care for children 5 and under during the 10:30 am Mass? Parents may drop off children in the Sacred Heart Center for quality care and play time!
PREP
Due to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day PREP will not meet on Sunday, January 16th. Classes will resume classes Sunday, January 23rd!
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
Children’s Liturgy of the Word is offered during 10:30am Mass! The ministry is intended for children ages 4-7. No registration is needed. The children must wear masks and are dismissed before the First Reading to Visitation Hall and return during the Preparation of the Gifts.
PARISH SCHOOL
Catholic School Tuition Assistance Applications Open
Need-based tuition assistance is available for families attending Catholic schools, and the tuition assistance application portal is open! Last year nearly $19 million in tuition assistance was distributed to families with children in grades K-12. Completed forms and a small application fee must be completed by January 31, 2022. Copies of your 2020 tax returns and W2s are submitted with the application form. Go to www.ceflou.org to apply online.
Complete only one FACTS application for your family, including all students in the family (elementary and high school) on the same form. FACTS will send a need evaluation to all funding sources for which each family could qualify as well as the schools you have listed on the form. For questions about the application form, call the FACTS parent help line at (866) 315-9262.
SOCIAL CONCERNS
Bakhita Empowerment Initiative
Catholic Charities' anti-human trafficking outreach, Bakhita Empowerment Initiative, is named after St. Josephine Bakhita, who survived being trafficked in the Sudan in the late 1800s. One of the best things you can to do fight trafficking is become well informed. We suggest you watch Trafficked in America; Very Young Girls; Not My Life; and OVC Faces of Human Trafficking, all available on YouTube or Amazon Prime.
If you think you see trafficking, call the National Hotline at 888-373-7888.
Loaves & Fishes Update
Please mark your calendars with these dates of food collections. The food is always picked up on the first Sunday of each month after the 10:30 Mass. Please know that you can put your food in the boxes any time that you are there. We want to make it as convenient as possible for you. Our food pantries are always so appreciative of St Albert’s generosity. Our first collection of 2022 will be February 6.
Feb. St Vincent De Paul
March. EACM
April. Sr Visitor
May St Ignatius
June Schuhmann Center
July St Vincent De Paul
Aug. Sr Visitor
Sept. St Ignatius
Oct. Schuhmann Center
YOUTH MINISTRY
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH RETREAT!
The Archdiocese Office of Youth and Young Adults presents, "Enough - A Story Of God's Grace" for any 9th-12th graders February 11-13 Cost is $110 - St. Albert the Great will pay half! DEADLINE: January 28 at www.archlou.org/youth
JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH RETREAT!
The Archdiocese Office of Youth and Young Adults presents, "Rooted - A Winter Retreat" for any current 7th-8th Graders February 25-27. Cost is $110 - St. Albert the Great will pay half! DEADLINE: January 28 at www.archlou.org/youth
Click on the 'Online Event Sign Ups' link to register for these amazing events!
COMMUNITY
Safe Environment Workshops
The Archdiocese of Louisville is committed to ensuring that children and youth who worship, study or participate in church-sponsored activities can do so in the safest and most secure setting possible. In an effort to fulfill this commitment, all employees or volunteers who have contact with children or youth (18 and under) for ANY length of time are required to participate in one of the 2-hour Safe Environment Training Workshops. We invite you to attend one of the upcoming workshops if you wish to volunteer within our parish.
1/17/22 6:30 p.m., Incarnation, 2229 Lower Hunters Trace, 40216 Gymnasium
1/26/22 6:30 p.m., St. Albert the Great, 1395 Girard Drive, 40222 PLC
Visit archlou.org/safe for more upcoming dates.
Adult Enrichment Class
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.
Scheduled in January 2022:
January 13-14. Minoan & Mycenaean Culture
January 20-21. Greek Culture
January 27-28. Persian Culture
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