Upcoming Mass Schedule

Friday, November 11th, Veterans Day Mass at 9:25 a.m. with the school. There also will be an 8:30a.m. Daily Mass on that day.

Mass for our Military

We will be celebrating the courageous men and women who have served—and are serving—our country at St. Albert the Great’s Veterans Day Mass at 9:25am on Friday, Nov. 11. We invite all veterans and current service men and women to attend our Veteran’s Day Mass, planned by St. Albert the Great Parish School’s 8th Grade. 

St. Albert the Great Feast Day

This weekend we celebrate our patronal feast day of St. Albert the Great, bishop, religious, and doctor of the church. St. Albert (1206-1280) was a brilliant philosopher, theologian and scientist who studied every field of knowledge possible. Born in his family’s castle on the Danube River in Germany, St. Albert eventually studied at university and then joined the Dominican Order. He soon had a reputation as a great teacher at the University of Paris and other schools. His most famous student was a young Dominican named Thomas Aquinas. 

Besides teaching, Albert wrote 38 large volumes (not counting his Bible studies and sermons) covering such topics as biology, zoology, botany, chemistry, geography, astronomy, logic, rhetoric and math. He conducted his own studies of plants and animals and was the first to study the mountain ranges of Europe. His faith and hard work paved the way for a new age of scientific exploration.

The symbols for St. Albert are the crosier (staff) of a bishop, the cap of a teacher and a book for study. He was named Universal Doctor by the Church because of his encyclopedic knowledge and writings and is the patron saint of scientists. 

In honor of St. Albert’s love of science and nature, the Adult Choir will sing John Rutter’s All Things Bright and Beautiful at the 10:30 a.m. Mass on November 13th.

Special Collection: Catholic Campaign for Human Development Collection

On November 19-20, our parish will take up a collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. More than 37 million people (over 11% of the population) in the United States live in poverty. This collection supports programs that empower people to identify and address the obstacles they face in bringing permanent and positive change to their communities. 

In addition, 25% of the donations stay here in the Archdiocese of Louisville to fund anti-poverty programs throughout our 24 counties. Learn more about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development at www.usccb.org/cchd.

Holiday Schedule for Weekly Bulletin and Parish Post

It’s hard to believe that the holiday season is just around the corner! With shortened weeks and office closures we have to make special arrangements for the printing and delivery of the bulletin. If you need to include your message in the Weekly Bulletin and Parish Post please make note of the following deadlines:

Announcements for the weekends of: 

November 19-20 & 26-27 must be received by Sunday, November 13.

December 16-17 & 24-25 must be received by Sunday, December 11.

Dec 31-Jan 1 & January 7-8 must be received by Sunday, December 18.

*Email blasts will not be sent for individual announcements that miss the deadlines.

Young People’s Mass

November 20, 2022 5:30p.m.

Cathedral of the Assumption

All youth and young adults are invited to come celebrate together at the 5:30pm Mass with Archbishop Shelton Fabre at the Cathedral of the Assumption!

Following Mass, please join us in the Undercroft from 6:30-8:00pm for a light dinner and a teaching by Archbishop Shelton on this year’s theme: “Mary arose and went with haste.” (Luke 1:39) For meal planning, please let us know you’re coming by Monday, November 14! (ArchLouYM@archlou.org or 502-636-0296)

We will also be collecting personal hygiene items in support of Catholic Charities and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Please bring items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, small bottles of shampoo, deodorant, wipes, feminine hygiene items, etc.

Catholic Service Appeal

COMFORT MY PEOPLE

Our Parish Goal: $134,600

Each year we are invited to participate in the annual Catholic Services Appeal, which is an opportunity for each of us to support our brothers and sisters in Christ. Your prayers and generous support of the Appeal are continuing to make a difference in the Archdiocese of Louisville and right here in our parish. The fund supports more than 100 ministries, services, and programs offered by the Archdiocese. For information on the work of the Archdiocese of Louisville, or to donate online visit www.ArchLou.org/CSA.

A gift to the Catholic Services Appeal is a wonderful way to share our blessings with others and demonstrate our gratitude to God for all He has given!

Baptism

Congratulations to Connor Ambrose Bisig, son of Adam and Lauren Bisig; Parker Rae and Carson Caroline Blackman, daughters of Alison and Rachael Blackman; and Jack Timothy Degaris, son of Scott and Megan Degaris on their Baptism on Sunday, October 30th!  

If your child needs to be baptized, our next scheduled baptisms are December 11 during the 10:30am Mass and at Noon on January 22, 2023. Please contact Cindy McKinley cmckinley@stalbert.org.

Sprouts Ministry 

Sprouts will host Breakfast with St. Nicholas on December 4th beginning at 11:30 am in Visitation Hall!  Mark your calendars - RSVP coming out soon!  

Sprouts Ministry is dedicated to “Growing Disciples” by connecting families with young children Preschool through age 7 through dynamic and fun-filled activities.

Loaves & Fishes

It’s that time of year again!  Loaves & Fishes will be collecting food for our annual EACM Thanksgiving Baskets. Food can be dropped off any time from November 1 - 13.  We will hopefully collect enough food to make 75-80 baskets. Start shopping now to avoid supply issues at the grocery store! 

Each basket gets a $25 gift card to purchase turkey or ham. Collection jars will be in the back of church after weekend Mass for monetary donations.

• Instant mashed potatoes

• Canned corn 

• Canned green beans 

• Canned yams, Canned fruit 

• Cranberry sauce 

• Packaged or canned gravy 

• Boxed stuffing mix 

• Tea/Lemonade boxed or powder only 

• Cake mix & frosting 

• Pie filling & crust

Red Cross Blood Drive

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20th 

8:00am - 12:30pm in the PLC

You have the power to save a life in your hands and “pay forward” your gratitude for good health! 

The Social Concerns Team and the St. Albert school children are sponsoring our quarterly Red Cross blood drive in the Parish Life Complex on Sunday 11-20-22 from 8am until 12:30pm. 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.

Saint Vincent de Paul

The Gospel predicts end times; our challenge though is to live faithfully now. St. Vincent often asked this simple question: “What would Jesus Christ do, if he were in my place now? Ask yourself “What would Jesus Christ do?” 

From the generous support of the St. Albert community, the following assistance was provided to those in need during the 4th quarter of fiscal year 2021-2022

• 62 Families with LGE for $6,159.63 

• 7 Families with LWC for $600.00 

• 108 Families with Rent/Mortgage for $9,725.00 

• 1 Family with Hotel for $75.00 

• Donation to Downtown SVDP of Personal hygiene, Wash Clothes/Towels for $349.42 

Total Assistance was $16,909.05 

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 from 6:30 to 8:00pm. The next meeting will be November 16th in the Sacred Heart Center. Contact Laura Graven at lgraven@stalbert.org or 425-3940 ext. 169 for more information.

NAMI Family Support

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 Sunday, November 13th at 7pm in the Parish Life Complex. Please share with friends and family outside the parish. Contact blair.mcbride.ky@gmail.com 

Special Disciples of Jesus Mass 

NOVEMBER 20th at 3:00PM ST MARGARET MARY

All are welcome!  We hope your family will join us for the  Special Disciples of Jesus Mass. We know Mass can be a struggle for many families, so we offer a beautiful, unique celebration where all feel welcome.  Just come as you are!  Your family will be welcomed with open arms and will hopefully meet other families in similar situations. A light reception will 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. Save the Date! December 18th Christmas Social.

Safe Environment Training

NOVEMBER 29, 6:30PM, ST. ALBERT THE GREAT
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. No registration is necessary. Sign-in sheets will be available at the workshops.

The Archdiocese is now requiring a refresher course for anyone that has a certificate of completion over five years. To take the online refresher course go to https://louisville.cmgconnect.org/ and create a new account. You can access a completion certificate after you finish the training.

The Viking Gala

Donate to the Silent Auction

We needs lots of donations for the silent auction including but not limited to experiences such as tickets, passes and memberships, dining and spa certificates, home décor, personal and home services and more. Think of businesses in your network or near our school that might be willing to support! We can provide a gift-in-kind form with our tax ID number as a receipt for any silent auction items. If you would like to donate something for the silent auction email us at gala@stalbert.org or fill out this form!

Donate to the Live Auction

We are in search of unique experiences or travel opportunities for our live auction such as beach or lake house stays, private dining experiences, VIP concert or event packages and more. If you would like to donate something for the silent auction, email us at gala@stalbert.org or fill out this form! 

Donate Bourbon for the Bourbon Pull

We need bourbon donations for the ever-popular bourbon pull! We are looking for premium bottles valued at $50+. If you would like to make a bourbon donation, please email us at gala@stalbert.org.

Can you help teach English to new neighbors?

The Beginning English class at the Catholic Charities language school (ESL) is in dire need of volunteers for three hours, once a week, from 9:30-12:30. You can volunteer as many days as you want. (Currently there is only one volunteer one day a week.) You will be working with adults who have an urgent need to learn English; how to fill out forms, identify letters and numbers, counting, how to ask questions in English, and other basic language skills we take for granted. Classes are small and are held Monday-Thursday. Christmas break and Spring break are days of no school. We will train you to help tutor new neighbors in English as a Second Language. No experience necessary.

Classes are combined, meaning participants will typically be speaking Kinyarwanda, Haitian Creole, Kiswahili, Spanish, Arabic, Pashto, and Dari. You do not need to know their language, only help them learn yours! Contact Lauren at lgoldener@archlou.org for info.

St Al's Aces

St. Al’s Aces will be meeting for its annual Christmas luncheon on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Audubon Country Club.  Fellowship will commence at 1100 am followed by a meeting and Christmas presents with plated lunch at 1245 pm.  There is a choice of three entrees:  pork chop with new potatoes or mesquite salmon with rice pilaf and vegetables or a vegan plate.  Each entree will be served with a house salad, rolls, coffee, tea and ice cream for desert.  Members and guests are welcome.  Please return a completed reservation form along with $20.00 per person by November 28, 2022 to:  Pat O’Bryant, 8610 Glenfield Way, Louisville, Kentucky 40241.

The Record Bridal Issue

Announce your upcoming wedding or recent marriage FREE in The Record! The submission deadline for the next Bridal issue is December 2, 2022, at 12 noon for the January 12, 2023, publication.

Fill out the announcement at https://therecordnewspaper.org/submissions/bridal-announcements/ or e-mail it to record@archlou.org. Hard copies can be mailed to our office: Attn: Bridal, The Record, 1200 South Shelby St., Louisville, KY 40203. 

If you missed the chance to announce before your wedding, we can print a marriage announcement. Your first anniversary cannot take place before the next bridal publication date, Jan. 12, 2023. You may submit a marriage announcement using this form, as well.

If you have any questions, please contact Rachell Rauh at 502-471-2125, or rrauh@archlou.org.