Daily Mass Schedule

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

Blessing of the Backpacks! 

During Mass on Saturday, August 5th & Sunday, August 6th

Bring your school backpack or bookbag to Mass on the weekend of August 5th and 6th for a back to school blessing and tag. Whether you are starting pre-school or graduate school, start the year off with a prayer for a GREAT school year!

2023 Peter’s Pence Collection

On the 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!

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.

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, September 24th during 10:30 Mass, with the Parent Baptism Class on Thursday, September 14th 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.

PREP 

We are excited that it is almost time for PREP to begin again! We are looking forward to welcoming all PREP students and families to the cafeteria for our Opening gathering on Sunday, August 20th at 9am. This will begin our journey together for this academic year. Here is a link to the PREP calendar for the upcoming year: An email will be sent to PREP families with more exciting information at the end of next week.

If you have not registered for PREP, and have a child grades K-8 that does not attend St. Albert the Great Catholic School, we welcome you to join our PREP families. Please contact Sr. Sarah at syungwirth@stalbert.org or call 502-425-3940, ext. 109 for more information.

Confirmation

Confirmation is a beautiful and important sacrament in the life of all Catholic Christians. We want to remind you that information was emailed to families of upcoming 8th graders regarding Confirmation preparation earlier this summer. We are looking forward to journeying with these students as they move towards this awesome sacrament and full initiation in the Catholic Church. Enrollment forms are due to Sr. Sarah by Monday, August 28th. Please also be sure to mark your calendars for all the program dates that were included in the Confirmation information that was shared in June. 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

August 5th & 6th

The August food drive benefits Sr. Visitor, a Choice Pantry. The pantry is set up like a store, so that means the client is allowed to come and get the items that their family needs the most. Things that they always need are: jelly, pancake syrup, pancake mixes, BBQ sauces, sugar, Vienna Sausage Bites Spaghetti Os, dish detergent, instant coffee & creamer, laundry detergent, saltine crackers, bleach.

Cleaning supplies can not be purchased with SNAP benefits so that’s why they are so helpful. Paper towels & toilet paper are needed too!

Red Cross Blood Drive

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13th 

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 is sponsoring our quarterly Red Cross blood drive in the Parish Life Complex on Sunday 8/13/23 from 8am until 12:30pm. Appointments are recommended but not required. 

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.

Waterstep Shoe Collection

AUGUST 19th - SEPTEMBER 3RD

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

In the Gospel this weekend, the Lord’s voice says:, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” The disciples were afraid, but Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Rise, and do not be afraid.”

Know that in making your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul you are listening to Christ, and helping others not to be afraid.

Markey's Group

The next gathering for Markey’s Group will take place on Tuesday, August 15th at 5:00pm. We will meet for dinner at The Goose (formerly Goose Creek Diner) located at 812 Lyndon Lane. This will be our first visit to the new location. 

Markey’s Group is a longstanding St. Albert the Great gathering of those who have experienced the loss of a spouse. The purpose of our group is to enjoy some fun, conversation, and a variety of Louisville dining options. We visit a different restaurant each month. New members are always welcome. If you plan to attend the dinner in August, please contact Mike Ahrens by August 14th at (502) 836-7847 or michaelahrens93@yahoo.com

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

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.

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.

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. 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!

Cafeteria Server / Cashier

Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 1:15pm while school is in session

This person would assist the cook, serve lunch and operate the computer/Point of Sale system at different times. The ideal candidate needs to be a muli-tasker, love working with children and a team player. Competitive wage is offered. If interested to learn more please contact Marylynn Peterman at mpeterman@stalbert.org.

Maintenance Assistant 

Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

Seeking a full-time maintenance assistant to provide a safe, healthy and orderly campus. Must be able to lift  up to 50lbs. and help with snow removal. Full time with benefits. If interested contact Larry Brunner at lbrunner@stalbert.org.