Upcoming Mass Schedule

Tuesday, November 1st, Solemnity of All Saints:
8:30a.m. and 7:00pm Holy Day Mass. School Mass at 9:45a.m. Thursday, November 3rd Mass will be at 9:25 a.m. without students.

Wedding Anniversary Mass

CATHEDRAL OF THE ASSUMPTION

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

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

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.

Respect Life Month

During the month of October the church celebrates Respect Life Month. We are asked to spend time in reflection and pray for a true cultivation of respect for life at all stages. Created as we are in God’s own image we should build a world where human life is always loved and defended. In the homily of his inaugural Mass, Pope Benedict XVI said, “Each of us is the result of a thought of God. Each of us is willed, each of us is loved, each of us is necessary.”

The sacredness of life is violated when the life of the unborn is threatened; when children live in fear, poverty, hunger and abuse; when the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of the elderly and disabled are neglected; and when millions who live in refugee camps, in prison, in war zones and in disease are deprived of their God-given human dignity.

Month of the Holy Rosary

October is also known as the Month of the Holy Rosary. The rosary is a tool that helps us reflect on the life, death and resurrection of Christ. 

Praying the rosary began in the Middle Ages, where it came into being in medieval monasteries for the lay monks and devout lay persons who did not know how to read. Instead of reciting the 150 psalms, they would pray 150 “Our Fathers” counting them on a ring of beads known as the crown or “corona.” With the growth of popularity of Marian devotion in the twelfth century, 150 “Hail Marys” were said in place of the “Our Fathers.”

The 150 “Hail Marys” were subsequently subdivided into fifteen decades, with each decade referring to an event in the life of Jesus and Mary. It was further divided into the episodes of salvation, becoming the joyful, sorrowful and glorious mysteries.

During this beautiful month of fall, let us consider this prayer as a means that we can use in order to draw closer to Jesus and Mary by meditating on the great mysteries of our salvation.

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!

COME & SEE
Thursday, October 13 at 7pm in the Sacred Heart Center. 

Interested in becoming Catholic? Or know someone who is? Not sure, but would like to explore your questions about Catholicism? We invite you to join the us. A new RCIA group is forming in November.

The RCIA is a process for exploring the Roman Catholic faith, teaching, practice, and way of life. It is a process of conversion which includes prayer, learning, fellowship, and discernment within the Christian community. Sessions take place on Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm in the Sacred Heart Center.

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! 

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.

Warm Clothing and Furniture Drive

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 9:00am-3:00pm

Social Concerns will be having their annual donation drive for the Migration and Refugee Services program of Catholic Charities on Saturday, October 22nd. A truck will be at St. Albert from 9 AM until 3 PM on that Saturday for parishioners to bring their donations. Please contact donations@archlou.org or (502) 636-9363 with any questions.

Saint Vincent de Paul

In the Gospel today Jesus tells his disciples to pray always without becoming weary. Indeed our prayer must always be an expression of our love for God, our family, our world, and especially for the suffering.

On October 29 & 30 there will be a collection for St. Vincent de Paul. As you place your gift in the basket, please say a special prayer for the poor who have no one to pray for them.

YES for Life

In matters of public policy that are not tied to either candidate or party, the church is both legally permitted and duty bound to speak... especially when those policies concern the dignity of life.

On November 8th, Kentuckians will go to the polls once again. One of the choices facing them this year are two proposed amendments to our State Constitution. The second of these is of paramount importance, as it will explicitly affirm that the Kentucky Constitution contains no right to either abortion or its government funding.

The Kentucky Catholic Bishops are therefore strongly encouraging all Kentuckians to go to the polls on election day this year, find its place on the ballot and vote ‘YES’ for Amendment #2. Vote ‘YES’ for Life.

As a reminder, the Catholic Conference of Kentucky policy regarding elections does not allow parishes to distribute materials on parish property, through email, or in conjunction with church activities, unless they have been published by the USCCB. This applies to materials from other Catholic entities, since they may not cover the full range of Catholic social doctrine of  all human life issues including abortion, euthanasia, the death penalty, and the violence of war. 

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 October 19th in the Sacred Heart Center. Contact Laura Graven at lgraven@stalbert.org or 425-3940 ext. 169 for more information.

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.

Sprouts Halloween

OCTOBER 29TH, 6p.m.

Pizza and Pumpkins after Mass! Followed by PTO Trunk or Treat at St. Albert the Great.  

Too cute to spook! Have you little ones wear their costumes to the Saturday 5pm Mass. Then join us in the cafeteria for pizza and pumpkin decorating before Trunk or Treat at St. Albert. to RSVP for a howling good time go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050c4fa9ad2b0-sprouts

PTO Trunk-or-Treat 

OCTOBER 29TH, 6-9p.m. 

Prizes for best child's costume, best trunk and best family costume. No gore, violence, guns or knives! Free pizza (lots!), water and soft drinks, plus a DJ, bouncies, popcorn and giveaways! This event is for current and prospective parish/school families only. Admission is a food donation. 

Girl's Night Out Bunco

October 21st, 7:30pm, PLC
Come for a night of food, fellowship, and fun!

You do not need to know how to play, we make sure one person at each table is experienced. You switch tables multiple times so you get to meet lots of new people! Bring a dish to share-tailgate theme! Beer, seltzers, sodas, and water for sale. To reserve a spot go to https://store.stalbert.org/

St. Albert PTO Viking Gala

The Viking Gala is a biennial fundraiser and celebration hosted by the St. Albert PTO. It is one of the largest fundraisers for the school that affords us the ability to provide supplemental resources, programs and equipment to help further our students' education. 

We need sponsors to make this biennial PTO fundraiser a success. Funds provide supplemental programming, equipment, and upgrades for our students! Sponsor opportunities are posted at VikingGala.org. Help us spread the word to area businesses!

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 hte Louisville area this winter. These jackets are purchased directly form KoC in New Haven, Connecticut for $20 each. You can donate online at stb2008.weshareonline.org/coatsforkidsknightsofcolumbus