Upcoming Mass Schedule

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.

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 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.

Ministers of Hospitality Needed!

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.

PREP

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.

This week on Formed

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

Loaves & Fishes

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.

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.

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. 

Saint Vincent de Paul

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.

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.

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, October 9th at 7pm in the Parish Life Complex.

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.

Sprouts Halloween

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

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!