Thursday, October 13th: Daily Mass will be at 9:25 a.m. even though the school is on Fall Break. There will not be any students at this Mass.
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.
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.
October is also known as the Month of the Holy Rosary and October 7th is the Memorial for Our Lady of the Rosary.
The rosary is a tool that helps us reflect on the life, death and resurrection of Christ. In a homily given on the feast of the Assumption, Pope Francis reminds us of the importance of praying the Rosary. He focuses on three words: Struggle, Resurrection, and Hope.
The first term, according to Pope Francis, addresses the inherent struggle between good and evil, and how Our Lady plays an important role in guiding the world along this struggle. Mary joins us, she fights at our side. She supports Christians in the fight against the forces of evil. Especially through prayer, through the rosary.
The Pope continued saying that Our Lady had shared in the struggles of her Son, Jesus Christ. She suffered along with him, and so when Jesus resurrected, she was also given redemption. Because of her suffering and redemption, Our Lady is also the most important image of hope. She is close to those who suffer throughout the world and she provides them the hope to overcome their struggle. It is not too late to develop a new habit and make an effort to pray the rosary regularly. May Mary always be our life, our sweetness and our hope.
We will resume passing the collection basket at the 5 p.m. and 10:30 a.m. Masses beginning the weekend of October 1st & 2nd . Because of this, we are in need of more Ministers of Hospitality. At the present time, we will not be passing the basket at the 8a.m. Mass since we do not have enough Ministers of Hospitality for that Mass.
This is a great ministry for families to serve together or for individuals. For more information or to sign up for this ministry, contact Laura Sullivan, Director of Music & Worship at 425-3940 ext. 148 or lsullivan@stalbert.org.
RECEIVED AS OF October 1, 2022:
Cash & Check: $14,495.55
Online Giving: $5,637.00
Total Rcvd as of October 3rd for FY 2022-23: $368,013.26
Needed Budget as of October 3rd for FY 2022-23: $424,518.06
Total Over/Under Budget: ($56,505.80)
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.
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.
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!
You are invited to an evening of reflection and discussion on “Presence - The Mystery of the Eucharist” with Holly Preischel on Thursday, October 6 at 7:00 pm in the Viking Room above the gym! We especially invite our Parents of 2nd graders preparing to make their First Holy Eucharist!
First Communion Retreat/ Rehearsal for our 2nd graders will be October 23rd in Church with their parents! Those with last names beginning with A-K will begin at 1:00 pm and those with last names beginning with L-Z will begin at 3:00pm.
Our Parish Religious Education Program WILL meet this weekend, October 9 for our classes 9:00-10:15am. Our 8th grade class will be serving at the BBQ for the Homeless at the Cathedral immediately after class this morning.
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.
WOMEN'S WEEKEND OF PRAYER, DISCOVERY AND FELLOWSHIP
NOVEMBER 11 & 12
Mt. St Francis, Indiana. Begins on Friday at 7:00 pm and ends Saturday at 4:00pm. (Saturday only is an option) RSVP to Laura Graven at lgraven@stalbert.org or 425-3940, EXT. 169. $75 per person/overnight
SAINT THERESE OF THE CHILD JESUS AND PRAYER
Peter and Paul are excited to be in the finals of the reef baseball championship. They are nervous about their big moment, but Lukas teaches our friends how to speak to God in prayer following the example of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus.
https://watch.formed.org/carousel/videos/lukas-storyteller-saint-therese-of-the-child-jesus
October 1st & 2nd
During Respect Life Month, Little Way Pregnancy Center is asking for your support of their life-saving ministry. Please consider picking up a Baby Bottle in the back of church to take home, fill with donations, and return on October 29th and 30th weekend.
Thank You!
Thank you for your generous donations for the Schumann Center, especially the personal hygiene items. They are disappearing off the shelf!
Save the Dates!
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.
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.
Household Items Needed:
Baby Formula & Diapers
Baby Items (strollers, rockers, car seats, etc.)
Bath towels, hand towels, washcloths
Bedding (NEW pillows, sheets and comforters, twin/full only)
Cutting Boards, Measuring Cups/Spoons
Kitchen Items (drinking glasses, plates, cereal bowls, silverware, utensils, pots/pans, etc.)
NEW Household Cleaning Items (all-purpose cleaner, brooms, mops,etc.)
NEW Trash Cans/Bags
Sewing Machines
Shower Curtains, liners, rings
Small Kitchen Appliances (Toasters, Microwaves, Juicers, Rice Cookers, Crockpots)
Tea Kettles/ Coffee Makers
Vacuums
Bicycles (adult and children’s)
Clothing
Men’s Clothing
Children’s clothing
Coats (all sizes and genders)
Shoes (must be in good condition, all sizes/genders)
NEW Undergarments (all sizes/genders)
Winter Items (gloves, hats, etc. all sizes/genders)
Workwear (Polos, pants, steel toed boots, black tennis shoes, lunchboxes)
NEW Personal Hygiene Items (shampoo, soap, toothpaste, etc.)
Furniture Items
Washers/Dryers
Cribs/Crib Mattresses
Couches
Living Room Chairs
Coffee Tables
TV/Entertainment Table (no full size cabinets)
Dining Room Table and Chairs
Reminder: NO Beds, Mattresses, Bed Frames, Overly Large Furniture, or Women’s Clothing
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.
In this weeknd's Gospel we hear that only one of those healed returned to glorify God and to give thanks to God. It is true, that when we have a grateful heart we know that everything is a gift from God.
To give thanks for all God has given to you, have you considered answering the call to help serve the poor by joining the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
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.
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, October 9th at 7pm in the Parish Life Complex.
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.
OCTOBER 29TH, 5-6p.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
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.
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/
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!