PARISH POST

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

OUR LENTEN JOURNEY

Morsels & Meditation

Fuel Your Soul with An Evening of Lenten Prayer & Reflection

Sunday, March 27th, 6-8pm

Presenter: Judy Ribar, Associate Director of Retreats, Mt. St Francis

Please join us for a light meal followed by an evening of prayer and reflection. Our guest speaker, Judy Ribar, will lead us as we prepare to journey through the Lord’s passion and ultimate Resurrection. The evening will take place in Visitation Hall.

Please RSVP to Laura Graven at lgraven@stalbert.org or (502) 425-3940 ext.169 by March 24th.

Preparing with Prayer

Confessions: Second and Fourth Saturdays at 3:45 – 4:45 p.m, Tuesday, March 29th 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Eucharistic Adoration: Every Wednesday from 12-5 p.m. in the church.

Evening Prayer and Benediction: Wednesdays of Lent (except Ash Wednesday) at 5 p.m.

Stations of the Cross: Fridays of Lent (including Good Friday) at 7pm.

*There will be no Evening Prayer and Benediction on Wednesday, March 30th due to the installation Mass for Archbishop Shelton Fabre.

Living Lent as a Family

Have you ever wanted to live more liturgically but not known how? We want to help all families by providing these discussions on liturgical living during Lent to be a resource for the Domestic Church—the home. We pray that these discussions bless you and your family.

Part 1 - John and Mary Sehorn

Part 2 - Keenan and Bri Fitzpatrick

Part 3 - Bill and Lisa Patteron

Part 4 - Kevin and Lisa Cotter

https://watch.formed.org/living-lent-as-a-family

LENTEN FISH FRY

St. Albert the Great

Friday March, 25 5:00-7:30 pm

Dine-In or Take-Out

Both dine-in and take-out service will be located in Willett Hall Gymnasium. Take-out guests will place orders at the concession stand window. There will be some “take-out only” parking near the gym. No reservations needed. Take-Out will be moved to cafeteria during inclement weather. After your meal walk over to Stations of the Cross in the church at 7pm.

It's our last fish fry of the season!

Thank you to the many volunteers that make this cherished parish event a success. You are an example of giving God's gifts to support and serve others.

Consecration for Russia & Ukraine

The Holy See announced on March 15 that Pope Francis will consecrate both Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary at 5 p.m. local time in Rome on March 25, the feast of the Annunciation. EWTN will broadcast the ceremony live beginning at 12 noon ET. You can find the prayer at the link below or watch the live event on YouTube.

Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary for Russia and Ukraine

STEWARDSHIP

PARISH PICNIC IS BACK!

Friday, June 17th and Saturday, June 18th

We need your help to make it a success!

The Parish Picnic Committee is looking for volunteers to help with planning and executing the summer picnic.To volunteer email Christopher Boehnlein your name and number at Christopher@FamilyRealty.com. The next planning meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 29th at 7pm in the Viking Room.

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

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 March 20th:

Cash & Check: $21,338.66

Online Giving: $15,753.31

Total Rcvd as of March 20th for FY 2021-22: $1,107,896.23

Needed Budget as of March 20th for FY 2021-22: $1,135,615.18

Total Over/Under Budget: (27,718.95)

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.

Easter Mass Intentions

If you would like to offer up in prayer an intention at the Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday Masses this year, envelopes are due by Sunday, April 10th.

LIFELONG FORMATION & EDUCATION

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.

VBS Volunteer Sign Up

Baptism

Does your child need the Sacrament of Baptism? Our next Baptism Rites are scheduled for April 24, and May 15 at Noon, with Parent Preparation Class on Tuesday, April 19 and May 9 at 6:30 pm. Contact Cindy McKinley, Director of Children’s Ministry, cmckinley@stalbert.org

Seder Meal

You’re invited to a Passover Meal - the Seder! Come to the PLC on April 10th from 12:30-2:30pm for this special meal of prayer and praise.

In the Christian tradition the Passover Meal (the Seder - the Last Supper) is believed to be when Jesus instituted the Eucharist. What better way to commemorate our Lord’s Last Supper than with the ritual of the Seder! RSVP to Cindy McKinley by March 31 - and bring a potluck dish. Come enjoy this prayerful adapted Seder Meal Hosted by St. Albert Children’s Ministry for any age 8 and older. (Children must be accompanied by an adult) cmckinley@stalbert.org

RSVP Here

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

The Chosen

Season 2 meetings will begin again on April 19th! The group meets on Tuesday mornings 11:30am - 1:00pm (St. Joseph’s Room, church) and Tuesday evenings 7:00 - 8:30pm (Parish Life Complex)

Burning Within Us

Listen to the new Burning Within Us Podcast

Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Louisville Office of Youth and Young Adults and part of the Arch Lou Podcast Network, Burning Within Us is now available on major podcast platforms. The first episode of this new podcast for youth, young adults, and families seeking to deepen their relationship with Christ premiered on Ash Wednesday.

You can listen to this week's episode (or previous week's episodes) and subscribe to Burning Within Us https://anchor.fm/archlou-ymoffice

SOCIAL CONCERNS

The Loaves & Fishes April food collection is going to Sr Visitor Choice Food Pantry.

These are the items that they are requesting. A great place to get these items is the Dollar Tree. Remember that you can drop any time before the 10:30 Mass on Sunday April 3. Thanks for your generosity.

Items List

Laundry detergent
Dish soap
All-purpose Cleaner
Disinfectant wipes
Ketchup
Mustard
Mayonnaise
Grape, Strawberry Jelly
Italian, Ranch salad dressing
Pepper
Seasoning salt
Garlic powder
Sugar
Flour
Corn meal

Lenten Giving Tree

The Lenten Tree is an annual gift-giving event which invites the parish to express appreciation to our retired religious for their service and commitment to the Catholic Church. Families purchase personal care items which are given to show our love to over 400 religious from various organizations, including the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, the Little Sisters of the Poor and the Ursuline Sisters of Mount St. Joseph in Owensboro, KY.

The Lenten Tree will be set up in the gathering space starting on Saturday, March 12th. The crosses share a wish list from each religious organization/home. Please consider taking a cross from the tree and purchasing a few of the items listed. Return all items in a bag/box with the cross securely attached no later than NOON, Sunday, March 27, 2022.

The Social Concerns Committee sincerely appreciates the St. Albert the Great Parish Community for caring for our retired religious who give so much to our communities! Please email or call Marie Gould atmcgould@bellsouth.net or 502-439-9830 with any questions.

3rd annual collection for the Community of Appalachia

Benefits the Piarist Community of Appalachia

Saturday, March 26, 2022 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.

Campus of St. Albert the Great Church

HOUSEHOLD GOODS, SMALL FURNITURE, AND CLOTHING

The Piarist community is in a very poor area of Appalachia. They accept most kinds of donations but particularly need cleaning supplies currently. As you clean out your home for Lent, please set aside all goods you no longer need so someone else has a chance to re-use them. Remember, anything you would use on a daily basis, they could also use. Consider soap, toothpaste, detergent, diapers, dishes, towels, sheets, and much more! Please call Cathy Roux (502-594-0974) or Denis Roux (502-551-5277) with any questions.

*No large furniture or food will be accepted at this time.

PASTORAL CARE

Support Groups

Various support groups are offered throughout the year that allow those struggling an opportunity to come together in love and support. Some of the groups offered are grief support groups, including GRASP which is specifically for those who have lost a loved one to Substance Abuse Disorder, Divorce Groups, Divorce Groups for children, and groups for adults who have children struggling with mental health issues. In addition, social support groups for those who have lost a spouse meets once a month for a short meeting and dinner at a local restaurant 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.

Nami Support Group

The NAMI Family to Family Support Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month from 7 - 8:15pm at St. Albert in the Parish Life Complex. The group provides a safe space for family and friends of people with mental health conditions to discuss their loved ones mental health while receiving knowledge, encouragement and support. The next meeting is this Sunday, March 27th. Please share with friends and family outside the parish. Contact Blair McBride for more information: blair.mcbride.ky@gmail.com

Hope & Healing Group: Substance Abuse Healing

St. Albert the Great will begin hosting a monthly Hope & Healing support group. If you 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. 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.

PARISH SCHOOL

Name that Dragon!

Kids of any age can enter our naming contest for the new playground climbing dragon. Entry slips can be found next to the dragon in the church gathering space through this weekend. Let's see how creative we are!

Playground Update

Construction has begun on the St. Albert Island!

The themed playground features a Viking ship, palm trees, and a climb on sea dragon. It includes equipment sized for both big kids and little kids, shaded areas and fencing. In addition, there will be a separate Preschool playground for our little ones.

Construction will last around 6 weeks, weather dependent.
Installed on a poured-in rubber surface for added safety.
Grand opening expected middle to late April!
Please avoid the construction site area.

COMMUNITY

The Archdiocese of Louisville joyfully invites Catholics throughout the Archdiocese to attend the Mass of Installation for the Most Reverend Shelton J. Fabre on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.

The Mass will be followed by a public reception. These events will be held at the Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC). The Mass will be held in the Ballroom and the reception in the lobby, all on the main floor of the KICC. Doors to the ballroom will open at 12:45 p.m. Parking is available at the Commonwealth (313 South 4th Street) and Cowger (329 West Market Street) Parking Garages. If you have questions, please contact comm@archlou.org or call the Pastoral Center at 502-585-3291.

Chrism Mass

All are invited to attend the Chrism Mass, celebrated by Archbishop Fabre on Tuesday evening, April 12th at 7:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Assumption (433 S 5th St.). At this liturgy, the Holy Oils which will be used throughout the archdiocese in the coming year are blessed and consecrated by the archbishop. In addition, the priests of the archdiocese will renew their priestly promises. A reception will follow in the undercroft. Please join us for this beautiful celebration of the local Church.

THANK YOU & GOD BLESS OUR COMMUNITY!

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