Lent

Ash Wednesday

February 22nd is Ash Wednesday and Masses will be at 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. St. Albert School students will attend Mass at 9:45 a.m.

Fasting and Abstinence

Both Ash Wednesday and Good Friday (April 7) are days of abstinence (no meat for those 14 and older) and fasting (for ages 18-59, one main meal with two lighter meals which if added together would not exceed the main meal in quantity). In addition, during Lent, all Fridays are days of abstinence from meat.

Confessions: Saturday, March 11th 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 28th 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Eucharistic Adoration: every Wednesday from noon-5 p.m. in the church.

Stations of the Cross: every Friday (including Good Friday) at 7:00 p.m. in the church.

Taize Lenten Prayer Service: Sunday, February 26th at 7 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary

Music during Lent

During the season of Lent you will notice that there is no organ music before or after Mass. During Lent, musical instruments are suggested to be used solely to support congregational singing. The exception to this is the 4th Sunday of Lent, commonly known as Laetare (lay tah ray) Sunday, translated as Joyful Sunday. Laetare Sunday is a little break in our penitential season. Rose vestments may be used and flowers can be used in decorating the altar area. (this year, the 4th Sunday of Lent is March 18/19)

During the season of Lent, there are some chants that are used to set this season apart for us musically. We speak the “I confess” (Confiteor) prayer and follow it with the Greek chant, Kyrie Eleison, Christe Eleison, Kyrie Eleison which means Lord, have mercy, Christ have mercy, Lord, Have mercy. We chant the Our Father. The Lamb of God is sung in Latin – the Agnus Dei. (pronounced Ah nus Day ee) Singing some of our chants in Greek, English and Latin during the season of Lent marks this season with a sense of solemnity.

2023 Black and Indian Mission Collection

The weekend of February 25-26, we will take up the annual Black and Indian Mission Collection. This Collection exists to help diocesan communities preach the Gospel of Jesus among the African American, Native American, and Alaskan Native people of God. Your donations help fund parish-based catechetical programs, support teacher and catechist professional development, encourage vocations to the priesthood and religious life, and create diocesan structures, such as our own archdiocesan Office of Multicultural Ministry, that support ministry and evangelization in these diverse ethnic communities.

Catholic Service Appeal

COMFORT MY PEOPLE

Our Parish Goal: $134,600

Thanks to those who have already responded with a gift to the 2022 Catholic Services Appeal. To date we have raised $118,504, 88% of our goal. Please consider making a gift to the Catholic Services Appeal this season of Advent. Gifts may be made through our parish office or online visit www.ArchLou.org/CSA.

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!

Baptism 

Our next scheduled Baptisms are April 23 at Noon, and May 21 during the 10:30 am Mass.  If your child needs to be baptized, please contact the Parish Office 502-425-3940. 

First Reconciliation 

Family Rehearsal will be held March 7 at 6:30 pm in the Church!

PREP

PREP will NOT meet next Sunday, February 19 in honor of our holiday.

National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC)

Is coming to Indy this November 16-18th for those in 9-12 grades in the Fall of ‘23!!  The cost will be $170 if you register before March 31st!  (St. Albert will pay $300 toward your fee and CEF pays $100) NCYC is a powerfully unique 3-day experience of prayer, community (with thousands of teens!), service and empowerment for Catholic teenagers of high school age. NCYC is the premiere Catholic youth event on a national scale that gathers people from all across America for a life-changing encounter with Christ! Contact the parish office to register before March 31 (price goes up after that).

Loaves & Fishes

Thank You!

The Schuhmann Center was so very grateful for the HUGE donation. The generosity of our parish is so very appreciated! The March collection will benefit Sr. Visitor. The Loaves & Fishes collection rotation will be the following: St. Ignatius, April; EACM, May; St Vincent de Paul, June.

St. John’s Drive

Weekend of February 18th and 19th

Drive for homeless men visiting St. John’s Center

For men who are outside in every kind of weather who are in need of:

• Ponchos (multipacks are good)

• Mens boxers (small, medium, large)

• Disposable razors

• Spray deodorants

Please put new articles in the basket in the back of church or in gathering space marked for St. John Center.

Saint Vincent de Paul

In the Gospel Jesus says: “Whoever fulfills and teaches these commands shall be great in the kingdom of God.”

By your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul you indeed put your faith into action as you fulfill the commands of Jesus.

Markey’s Group

Markey’s Group is a gathering of St. Albert Parishioners who share a common bond due to the death of a spouse. The group is named after one of its founding members who saw the need for an opportunity for individuals who have experienced the loss of a spouse to gather in a relaxed social atmosphere for an evening of friendship and sharing. 

The group meets once a month on the third Tuesday for dinner and conversation. Our next dinner meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 21st at 4:30 pm. We will meet in the back of St. Albert’s Church and proceed to Bravo’s for dinner at 5:00pm. For more information, contact Mike Ahrens at 836-7847.

NAMI Family Support Group

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, February 26th (PLC). Please share with friends and family outside the parish. The group will not meet on February 12th. Contact blair.mcbride.ky@gmail.com or gllm3112@gmail.com

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 February 15th in the Sacred Heart Center. Contact Laura Graven at lgraven@stalbert.org or 425-3940 ext. 169 for more information.

Opening for Part-Time Cafeteria Helper

Monday/Wednesday/Friday

Hours: 10:45am -1:15pm

Serve lunch to school children and help with cleanup. Fast-paced, fun environment. 

If interested, please contact Mary Lynn Peterman at mpeterman@stalbert.org

Supper with Sisters:  

Join other young women and sisters from different religious communities for an evening of food, fun and fellowship! The evening will include prayer, a meal, and time to get to know the sisters and their different communities. To RSVP contact Kelly McLemore at kmclemore@archlou.org