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. Thursday, November 10th Mass will be at 9:25 a.m. without students.

FALL BACK! Don't forget Daylight Savings Time this Sunday. On Nov. 6 at 2 a.m., turn your clocks back to 1 a.m. (and sleep in an extra hour!)

Wedding Anniversary Mass

CATHEDRAL OF THE ASSUMPTION

Sunday November 20, 2022 for Couples Celebrating 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 years 

Sunday December 18, 2022 for Couples Celebrating 30, 40, 50, 60+ years 

The annual Anniversary Masses with Archbishop Fabre will be held this year at 12:00pm at the Cathedral of the Assumption. 

Couples are invited to send their names, addresses and number of years married to their parishes right away so they can be recognized during these special masses. All those recognized will receive a special certificate at the event.

Please contact the parish office to submit your information. Registration deadline for the November mass is Wednesday, November 9, 2022, while the deadline for the December mass is Wednesday, December 7, 2022.

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.

Special Collection: Archdiocese for the Military Services

Our parish will take up the Collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS) November 5-6. This special collection is approved by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to be taken up every three years. The AMS provides pastoral care to Catholic men and women serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, enrolled at a U.S. Military Academy, being treated as a patient at any of the 153 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers, or who work for the federal government beyond U.S. borders — including those from our own parish and Archdiocese. The AMS does not receive any funding from the government or military and has no parishes from which to receive a weekly assessment. To learn more, go to www.milarch.org/nationalcollection.

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.

Foundation for Marriage Schedule

SATURDAY 9:00- 5:00pm at various locations

Your decision to marry may well be the most important decision of your life. The Church celebrates this exciting time with you and wishes to do our very best in preparing you for a lifetime together in marriage. With this in mind, the Foundations for Marriage preparation program was created to assist in this vital task.

Taught by various professionals in their respective areas, the Foundation for Marriage program is a one-day, 8-hour session held on selected Saturdays throughout the year in various locations around the Archdiocese.

• January 21(Flaget Center, 1935 Lewiston Dr.)

• February 25 (St. Augustine, 235 S. Spalding Ave., Lebanon)

• April 29 (St. Margaret Mary, 7813 Shelbyville Rd.)

• June 10 (St. Albert the Great, 1395 Girard Dr.)

• August 19 (Flaget Center, 1935 Lewiston Dr.)

• September 23 (St. Joseph, 310 West Stephen Foster Ave., Bardstown)

• November 18 (Holy Trinity, 501 Cherrywood Rd.)

For more information or to register visit: www.archlou.org/foundation-for-marriage.

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 Blackman and Rachael Walz; and Jack Timothy Degaris, son of Scott and Megan Degaris on  their Baptism on Sunday, October 30th!  

If your child needs to be baptized, please contact Cindy McKinley, cmckinley@stalbert.org

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 starting 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

In today’s Gospel we find that God is a God of the living, and this is indeed the core of our hope. Jesus has risen and is with us, therefore, at no time should we be without hope for the future. When you give to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, you give hope to your neighbors who have nothing. Thanks for your generous donations to our collection last weekend!

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.

CEF New Tuition Assistance Application Period This Year!

Starting October 15, 2022, all families with one or more children entering kindergarten-8th grade for the 2023/2024 school year, can begin applying for tuition assistance. 

To better serve families, CEF has changed their application process to allow them to communicate the awards much earlier. Families wanting to apply for tuition assistance for the 2023/2024 school year need to submit their application between October 15 - November 30, 2022. For more information, visit https://www.ceflou.org/2023-2024-tuition-page/

For questions regarding St. Albert the Great tuition assistance, please contact Lisa Kleyer at lkleyer@stalbert.org.

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.

25 Hours of Prayer

MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH THROUGH NOVEMBER 11TH.

Please join us at The Marian Center for 25 HOURS OF PRAYER for our Pope, our Bishops, our Priests, our Vowed Brothers and Sisters and Seminarians. We will be praying for Vocations too!

We will begin each day with Holy Mass at 10:00 a.m. and conclude with Benediction at 2:45 p.m.

Looking forward to seeing you there! The Marian Center, 165 Sears Ave in St. Matthews, please call 502-899-5125 for any other details. Please check us out on Facebook at The Marian Center Catholic Bookstore and Chapel.

SAAM Trivia Night

Tickets will go on sale Saturday, November 5th at 9:00 a.m. on the St. Albert website store. 

Tickets go fast so consider a blue and gold sponsorship to secure your table and avoid the rush! Sponsorship opportunities are currently on sale in the St. Albert store. www.store.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.

Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids

The Knights of Columbus of of Louisville is working with the Louisville Catholic Charities and St. Vincent de Paul to provide 800 winter jackets for children in the Louisville area this winter. These jackets are purchased directly form KoC in New Haven, Connecticut for $20 each. Donate today to help them reach their goal of providing 800 winter jackets to children in our Community. You can donate online at stb2008.weshareonline.org/coatsforkidsknightsofcolumbus