Daily Mass Schedule

The Thursday daily Mass will return to 9:25a.m. on August 24th, with St. Albert School students attending Mass.

2023 Peter’s Pence Collection

This weekend of August 19-20, the Archdiocese takes up the Peter’s Pence Collection, which supports the Universal Church and the work of the Holy See, including helping Pope Francis with the funds he needs to carry out his charitable works around the world. The proceeds benefit our brothers and sisters on the margins of society, including victims of war, oppression, and natural disasters. Take this opportunity to join with Pope Francis and serve as a witness of charity to our suffering brothers and sisters. For more information, visit https://www.obolodisanpietro.va/en/cos-e-l-obolo.html.

Anniversary Masses for 2023

September 17 & November 26, 2023

Cathedral of the Assumption, 12:00 PM

We have TWO special masses with Archbishop Fabre recognizing married couples celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2023.

Registration is now open for the first of the two events which recognizes those married 30, 40, 50, 60 years and beyond and will be held on Sunday, September 17, 2023. The Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Shelton at NOON at the Cathedral of the Assumption and all those recognized will receive a special certificate. 

Couples are invited to send their names, address and number of years married to the parish office right away so they can be recognized at this special mass. Email rnash@stalbert.org or call the parish office at 425-3940. Registration deadline for the event is Friday, September 1, 2023. The event will be available for viewing via the Cathedral of the Assumption YouTube Channel.

The Anniversary Mass for couples celebrating 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years married will take place at noon at the Cathedral of the Assumption on Sunday, November 26, 2022.

Please come join us to celebrate so many wonderful years of married love!

Adult Choir

“The choir enhances the beauty of the liturgy by contributing a musical dimension to the celebration that the congregation alone cannot achieve” (Sing to the Lord: Music in Catholic Worship, USCCB).

The new choir season is about to begin! Rehearsals are held every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. The choir sings at the Sunday 10:30 a.m. New members are always welcome. 

For more information, contact Laura Sullivan, Director of Music and Worship at 425-3940 ext. 148 or lsullivan@stalbert.org.

Jesus Christ invites us to return to the source and summit of our faith in the celebration of the Eucharist. The National Eucharistic Revival is a movement to restore understanding and devotion to this great mystery by helping us renew our worship of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.

Catholic Film Night

The Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist

By: Bishop Robert Barron

When: Tuesday, August 22

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Where: Parish Life Complex

Bishop Robert Barron is the Bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota and the founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries. He is an acclaimed author, speaker and theologian. Bishop Barron is one of the most followed Catholics in the world on social media.

Come join us in watching this talk by Bishop Barron and enjoying some fellowship, discussion, and refreshments.

RCIA Program Needs Help

Our next session of RCIA ( Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is right around the corner. This season we will have the largest group of adults inquiring about our faith, that we have ever had at St. Albert. Very exciting times!, but the team needs some help and NO this is not about attending every weekly meeting from October thru March! 

We are looking for folks who would help with organizing refreshments for parts of our meetings. We need some help in organizing two simple dinner meetings we have planned. We need some help in finding sponsors, with emphasis on active parishioners with school age children to match with similar inquirers. We need someone to coordinate service projects for the inquirers to be involved in.

Our goal is to immerse this group into Parish Life as soon as we can, and to get them involved in Parish Activities and Service Work.. You may not know it, but you and the entire Parish Community are part of the RCIA program as well. When we as a community of believers come together to celebrate the Eucharist and do good works, we represent the true meaning of RCIA. You set the example for them to follow.

Simply put... we need them... and they very much need us!

If you are moved to help in this ministry, please call Steve Teaford- 502-523-0153 or email at steve.teaford@gmail.com

Grace Marriage 

September 9th, November 4th, February 10th, April 20th 

8:30am-1:00pm in the PLC

Cost: $200 for 4 sessions (breakfast, coffee, refreshments included)

Grace Marriage is back! Last year was a huge success and this year, we have room for more couples ready to take time to invest in their marriage. Grace Marriage is an intentional, ongoing, small group approach to marriage enrichment where couples spend time every 90 days in conversation focusing on their marriage. You and your spouse will have one-on-one time to talk about the lessons and apply it to your own relationship. 

Deadline to register is August 25th. Drop off checks made to St. Albert the Great in the parish office, or pay online at store.stalbert.org. Contact Mark and Erin Morris at Erin.ebelhar@gmail.com for questions or more information. 

Baptism

Does your child need the Sacrament of Baptism?  Our next Baptism Service is scheduled for Sunday, October 15th at noon, with the Parent Baptism Class on Thursday, October 5th at 6:30pm in church. If your child needs to be baptized, please contact Sr. Sarah Yungwirth at syungwirth@stalbert.org or 425-3940 ext. 109.

First Communion 

THERE IS AN IMPORTANT FIRST COMMUNION PARENT MEETING for those celebrating the Sacrament of Holy Communion on Wednesday, September 6th at 7:00pm in the PLC (Parish Life Complex).  First Communion will be celebrated at two Masses on November 12th, 2023 and this meeting will have your calendar dates and important information!

Confirmation

Confirmation is a beautiful and important sacrament in the life of all Catholic Christians. THERE IS AN IMPORTANT Confirmation Student/Parent meeting on Wednesday, August 30th at  7:00 pm in the PLC.

If you have questions or would like the information sent to you again, please contact Sr. Sarah at syungwirth@stalbert.org or call 502-425-3940, ext. 109

Loaves & Fishes

September 2nd & 3rd

Our next Collection will benefit St. Ignatius Martyr Food Pantry. Items of need are soup, canned vegetables, rice beans, tuna, cooking oil, pasta, tomato sauce, laundry soap, shampoo, toilet paper and diapers.

Waterstep Shoe Collection

AUGUST 19th - SEPTEMBER 3RD
Collection Boxes are located in Church and School!

Our Social Concerns committee in conjunction with our Grade School and PREP Program are sponsoring a Gently Used Shoe Drive for Waterstep from August 19th-September 3rd. Waterstep uses the profits from selling these shoes to provide Water treatment facilities where desperately needed throughout the world. The shoes are resold to small companies who resell in poorer countries. Please deposit them in the boxes in the gathering space or give them to a child in our school or PREP class.

Saint Vincent de Paul

The Gospel this weekend announces that the kingdom and salvation are for all people. It is our persistent calling out to Jesus and our faith that count, for Jesus always responds.

With love for your neighbors who have nothing, look around your house to see what furniture, household items, and clothing you no longer use…and give it to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

Catholic Charities Refugee Services

Our Migration & Refugee Settlement Program is expecting 142 refugees (approximately 25 families) to arrive by October 1. Do you like:

 
Driving and helping families? We need volunteers to 

• Drive clients to/from appointments and errands.

• Drive van/pick up food for Fr. Jack Jone’s Food pantry. Lifting required*

• Drop off soup for Common Table Soup Subscription to various parishes and businesses.

Gardening and Yard work?

Join us for a 1/2 day at Common Earth Gardens to help maintain the gardens by weeding, mowing and removing debris. Or bring your own mower and help a new arrived family with yard work.

Organizing or Shopping?

Sister Visitor Center is in need of help in their food pantry. Assist clients in the food pantry or help organize/stock shelves. Tuesdays through Fridays

Building Supporting Relationships and Showing Off our City?

Become a mentor to refugee families -- share your knowledge of how to navigate the city, provide friendship & support and serve as a reliable resource to clients learning about their new community. We need individuals and families to join us in this mentorship process.

For these volunteer opportunities, please contact Karen at kpate@archlou.org to get you started.

Come join us for Viking Fest 2023! 

Saturday August 19th, 6:00-10:00pm 

Let’s PACK THE PEWS at 5:00 for Mass and then head outside for fellowship and fun to start the school year! DJ, Face Painting, Games, Cornhole, Food & Beer. Hosted by SAAM.

Sprouts Upcoming Events

Saturday, September 23
Fall Festival 6:00 PM

Sunday, December 10
Brunch with St. Nicholas 11:30 AM

Sunday, March 24
Holy Week Event 12:00 PM

Safe Envrinmoment Training

The Archdiocese of Louisville is committed to ensuring that children and youth who worship, study or participate in church-sponsored activities can do so in the safest and most secure setting possible. In an effort to fulfill this commitment, 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.

If you have never attended an IN PERSON Safe Environment Training Session, you will need to do so. 

8/22/23, 6:30 p.m., St. Aloysius-Pewee Valley, School Gymnasium

9/5/23, 6:30 p.m., Holy Spirit, Dinning Commons

9/6/23, 6:30 p.m., Holy Trinity, Church

9/18/23, 6:30 p.m., St. Patrick, Schindler Hall

The Archdiocese is now requiring a refresher course for anyone that has a certificate of completion over five years. If you have attended the in-person session (and we are able to verify your certificate), you may complete the online refresher course.  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.

Join Our Team!

Full Time Counselor

St. Albert the Great is seeking a full-time counselor to work with the administrative team. Candidates must be able to facilitate programs and activities that provide assistance to students and/or their families in support of the students. Candidates must also provide and/or coordinate individual, family, group, and classroom intervention and problem-solving within the school community as well as refer students’ problems to appropriate professionals.  We are looking for a candidate with a Master’s Degree in School Guidance Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or Social Work.  If interested, please send resume to Ellen Martin, Principal: emartin@stalbert.org

Save the Date! St. Albert Ministry Fair 

Sunday, September 17th after the morning Masses

God has given every member of St. Albert a unique talent or wisdom to share! Come to the St Albert Ministry Fair to learn how you can share the talents you have been given and meet other members who have similar interests to you. (singing, teaching, community outreach, leadership, cooking, landscaping, decorating, athletics and many more...) Ask questions and discover where God is calling you to serve!