Holy Week Schedule

Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Holy Thursday)

April 6th  |  7:00 p.m.

Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday)

April 7th  |  3:00 p.m.     

Stations of the Cross at 7:00 p.m. 

Day of Fast and Abstinence from meat. Fasting allows a person to eat one full meal. 

Two smaller meals may be taken in addition, but should not equal one full meal. 

The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night 

April 8th |  8:30 p.m.

Easter Sunday 

April 9th  |  8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m.

* Please note that there will be no 8:30 a.m. daily Mass on April 6th and 7th . There will be no communion service on Saturday morning, April 8th and no 5 p.m. Mass

Holy Hour for Vocations

All are invited to pray for more vocations to the priesthood and religious life by attending a Holy Hour for Vocations on Wednesday, April 12th at 1:15 p.m. at St Albert Church.

Prayers and the rosary will be lead by St. Albert the Great students and members of the Serra Club which is an organization dedicated to promoting and fostering religious vocations.

Feast of the Divine Mercy

Divine Mercy Sunday is celebrated on the Second Sunday of Easter.The Second Sunday of Easter completes the Octave (8 day celebration) of Easter and the readings and prayer texts highlight the mystery of divine compassion that underlies the Church’s Easter faith.

The origins of Divine Mercy Sunday date back to St. Faustina (1905-1938) who reported having visions of Jesus and conversations with him. In one of the visions Jesus shared that "Humanity will never find peace until it turns with trust to Divine Mercy." Divine Mercy is the Easter gift that the Church receives from the risen Christ and offers to humanity.

Jesus asked that the Feast of the Divine Mercy be preceded by a Novena to the Divine Mercy which begins on Good Friday. He gave St. Faustina an intention to pray for on each day of the Novena. “On each day of the novena you will bring to My heart a different group of souls and you will immerse them in this ocean of My mercy…. On each day you will beg My Father, on the strength of My passion, for the graces for these souls.”

Please see the link for the complete prayers and intentions for the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Rosary beads can be used to keep track of the prayers. https://saintmichael.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/divine-mercy-novena.pdf

In addition, St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church will feature a different sung version of the chaplet beginning Good Friday (April 7th) through Divine Mercy Sunday (April 16th) at 1pm on their SMM Facebook and YouTube. Dr. Holly Smith has recorded 10 different musical arrangements of the Chaplet, at 10 different area churches, with musicians from around the Archdiocese. The sung chaplet for Thursday, April 13 was recorded at St. Albert the Great and features Dr. Holly Smith and Emileigh Ledgerwood accompanied by Laura Sullivan.

St. Margaret Mary will also be offering a Holy Hour on Divine Mercy Sunday (April 16th) following the Noon Mass until 2pm. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be chanted around 1:30pm and will conclude with Benediction.

Catholic Service Appeal

COMFORT MY PEOPLE

Thank you for your overwhelming generosity to the 2022 Catholic Services Appeal! To date we have raised 101% of our goal for a total of $136,204.

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. 

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!

Adult Christian Enrichment 2023 

SESSIONS ON ZOOM

Begins April 6th

Thursdays 7:00 - 8:30 pm OR Fridays 10:00 - 11:30 am

This year we are exploring challenges presented in Scriptures relating to Faith, the Church, and the World today.  Join us. Call Lynnette LeGette 502-802-5966 to register (no fee) and receive the link to the class. 

Baptism 

If your child needs to be baptized, please contact Debbie Koeberlein the Parish Office at  502-425-3940 ext 110. 

PREP

We will not meet for classes on April 2nd or April 9th due to Spring Break and Easter. We will resume classes on April 16th. Have a blessed holiday!

Loaves & Fishes

Thank You!

Thank you for your generous food donations to St. Ignatius Martyr Food Pantry. Your generosity to outreach programs serving the hungry continues to make a difference in our community! Next month’s collection will benefit Eastern Area Community Ministries.

Saint Vincent de Paul

As we celebrate the feast of Easter, we find the challenge of also seeing and believing the resurrection that comes through our own lives of self-sacrifice. It is then that we are truly Easter people!

As you place your gift in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box, know that you are a sign of God’s love to those who are suffering, and you give them Easter hope and joy.

If you would like to join the SVDP team, sharing joy and kindness, contact Lu Ann West at  lwysewest@outlook.com.

Save the Date! Red Cross Blood Drive

SUNDAY, APRIL 30th 

8AM - 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 4/30/23 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.

Seasonal Flower Ministry

Thank You!

Thank you to everyone who brought a flower to one of our ill, homebound or bereaved parishioners and making them feel loved and connected to our parish!

Divorce Care for Kids

DC4K, provides a safe, fun place where your children will learn to understand their feelings, express their emotions appropriately, feel better about themselves and develop coping skills.

Weekly:  Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. 

April 11 - May 16

Location: St. Margaret Mary, 7813 Shelbyville Rd.

Donation:  $25

Deadline to RSVP is April 6th to Denise Ruiz at 426-1588 ext. 126 or druiz@stmm.org

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. Third Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 8:00pm (SHC). The next meeting will be April 19th. Contact Laura Graven at lgraven@stalbert.org or 425-3940 ext. 169 for more information.

Markey's Group

The next gathering of Markey's Group will take place on Tuesday, April 18th at 5:00pm. Will be dining at Corner Cafe, 9307 New LaGrange Rd. Our procedure will be a little different this month. We will meet directly at the restaurant instead of Church. This will save everyone an unnecessary stop on the way to dinner. We will need to get an idea of the number of attendees so that we can notify the restaurant in advance. If you plan to attend, please conatact Mike Ahrens by Monday afteroon, April 17th. Markey's Group is a community of individuals who have experienced the death of a spouse. We gather once a month for lively conversation, good food, and the enjoyment of a night out. For more information or to make an April RSVP, contact Mike Ahrens at 836-7847 or michaelahrens93@yahoo.com

NAMI Family Support Group

The group provides a safe space for family and friends of people with mental health conditions to receive knowledge, encouragement and support. Second and fourth Sunday of the month at 7:00pm (PLC). The next meeting will be April 23rd. Please share with friends and family outside the parish. Contact blair.mcbride.ky@gmail.com or gllm3112@gmail.com 

St. Albert School is Hiring

We've all had teachers who impacted our education in one way or another. They inspired us to learn more, be creative and do our best. We are looking for GREAT teachers and assistants to join our team and share their enthusiasm for learning with our students! Send resumes to Ellen Martin, Principal, at emartin@stalbert.org

Calling all St Al's Aces!

Come and celebrate Springtime together with Brunch in the Parish Life Center on Friday, April 14th! Fellowship and meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m. followed by a meal with three choices. Reservation forms were mailed to all members during first week of March. Price of the luncheon is $10 and guests are welcome. Mail your reservations ASAP to Pat O’Bryant at 8610 Glenfield, Louisville, Kentucky 40241. If you have any questions, please call Robert Englert at 426-3542.

St. Al’s Aces (Parish Seniors’ Ministry) is looking for caterers and food vendors to provide food and drink to our social functions. If you have an interest, please contact the Aces’ Chairperson, Robert Englert, at 426-3542.

Free Annual Spring Cleaning Event 

Join us on Saturday, April 8th from 9-11:00am for a free recycle, shred, donate, dispose event! This free neighborhood event is hosted by RE Solutions (8712 Bayberry Place) in partnership with the City of Plantation and several non profit agencies (WaterStep, Twice Blessed Bargains, Free2Hope) to allow surrounding neighbors the opportunity to do a little spring cleaning and a lot of giving back through donations! Coffee and donuts will be provided, drive through option available! 

Summer Picnic

Don’t miss the fun! Summer Picnic is the third weekend in June. To join the Picnic Committee, captain a booth or help with set up contact Chris Boehnlein christopher@familyrealty.com.