Feast of the Epiphany

The word “epiphany” comes from the Greek epiphainen, a verb that means “to shine upon,” “to manifest,” or “to make known.” Thus, the feast of the Epiphany celebrates the many ways that Christ has made Himself known to the world, mainly the three events that manifested the mission and divinity of Christ: the visit of the Magi (Matthew 2:1-12), the baptism of Jesus (Mark 1:9-11), and the miracle at Cana (John 2:1-11).

Right to Life Signature Sunday

Right to Life of Louisville will once again sponsor a January memorial advertisement to commemorate the somber anniversary of Roe v Wade. Consider participating in this campaign by signing your name and making a modest donation (suggested $5 or more per submission). Names will be taken as a sign of support and included in a print advertisement. Extra funds may be used for other advertising channels. Signature sign-ups will be collected following all Masses the weekend of January 7th & 8th. 

In addition, a Mass for the sanctity of all life will be celebrated by Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre on Jan. 14 at 6:30 p.m. The liturgy will be at St. Gabriel Church, 5505 Bardstown Road. A reception will follow Mass. 

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 $93,974, 70% 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!

PREP

PREP will NOT meet for classes on Sunday, January 15th; we will resume classes on Sunday, January 22nd!   

Baptism 

Our next scheduled Baptisms are January 22 at Noon. If your child needs to be baptized, please contact Cindy McKinley cmckinley@stalbert.org.

First Reconciliation for First Graders  

There will be an important Parent Meeting for those who have children in First Grade who will be making their First Reconciliation this year on Thursday, January 19 at 6:30 pm in the Parish Life Complex. Their First Reconciliation Commitment Mass will be held on Sunday, January 29 during the 10:30 am Mass! 

Confirmation

CONFIRMATION REHEARSAL with our 8th grade candidates AND their Sponsors will be held on Thursday, February 2 in Church at 7:00 pm! If the Sponsor is unable to attend, then a parent may come stand in their place! These young men and women will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Thursday, February 9, 2023 with Archbishop Fabre during the 7:00 pm Mass!

The Chosen Bible Study

Watch Season 3 Episodes followed by a group discussion.

Tuesdays, January 24th - March 14th

10:00-11:30am, St Joseph Room

7:00-8:30pm, Parish Life Complex

Jesus gives a sermon that turns the world upside down, and all 12 disciples are ready to follow him to the ends of the earth. Season Three picks up where we left off, and is the most emotional and consequential season of The Chosen to date.

If you have not yet watched Season 1 or Season 2 we highly recommend watching them before joining us for Season 3. See the information below on how to watch the first two seasons. Feel free to invite friends from St Albert or other parishes! If you have questions or need assistance contact Diane Thompson at dtcourtreporter@hotmail.com or Cathy Hardin at cbhardin50@gmail.com

Red Cross Blood Drive

Sunday, February 5th 

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 02-05-23 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.

Saint Vincent de Paul

This weekend we celebrate the feast of the Epiphany, where the Magi find the newborn king and offer him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.

In the spirit of the Magi, your gifts to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul brought comfort and peace to the poor by helping 140 families, providing $11,008.28 of assistance for utility and rent bills during the First Quarter of the 2022/23 fiscal year.

The Viking Gala Bourbon Pull

Help us stock the Lanning Paints Bourbon Pull by donating a bottle of bourbon! It's always a crowd favorite at the Viking Gala presented by JW Services!

Email gala@stalbert.org or reach out to Ann Kalayil Abrams or Beth Mudd Spalding - to arrange pick up of your donation!

Prayer, Participation, Generosity

St. Albert serves the spiritual, physical and social needs of our members through many ministries... liturgy, sacramental preparation, bereavement, outreach to the elderly, poor or homeless, religious education, fish fry, summer picnic and many more... 

We thank you for your generous support of the parish­ — through your prayers at Mass, volunteering with a ministry and making a regular contribution to the weekly collection. Keep doing what you’re doing! 

As we head into the new year, we also ask you to consider taking on a leadership role and raising your contribution if you can do so, ensuring these worthwhile ministries can continue to serve our parishioners and those in need.

No gift to the Lord is too small. That’s true whether through volunteering your time or monetary giving!