Lent

Fasting and Abstinence

On Good Friday, fasting is obligatory for all who have completed their 18th year and have not yet reached their 60th year. Fasting allows a person to eat one full meal. Two smaller meals may be taken, not to equal one full meal. Abstinence (from meat) is obligatory for all who have reached their 14th year. If possible, the fast on Good Friday is continued until the Easter Vigil as the “paschal fast” to honor the suffering and death of the Lord Jesus, and to prepare ourselves to celebrate more readily his Resurrection.

Confession: 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.

Palm Sunday

Next weekend, we will celebrate Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord which will lead us into Holy Week.  The blessing of palms will take place at all the Masses.  Weather permitting, we will also have a Procession with Palms at the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Parishioners will be invited to be part of a grand procession that will make its way through the Prayer Garden and back into church.

Come, let us Adore Jesus

IN A SPECIAL WAY BY SPENDING SOME TIME WITH HIM IN EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Saturday, March 25th 9:30–10:30 a.m.

Includes rosary and prayers for mothers and families on this Feast Day of the Annunciation, when Mary said yes to being the mother of Jesus. Families of all ages are welcome. Coffee, donuts and juice after adoration.

Tuesday, March 28th 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Adoration and Confession

Holy Week Schedule

Tuesday, April 4th   

Chrism Mass, 7:00 p.m., Cathedral of the Assumption

All are invited to attend the Chrism Mass, celebrated by Archbishop Fabre. At this liturgy, the Holy Oils which will be used throughout the archdiocese in the coming year are blessed and consecrated by the  archbishop. In addition, the priests of the archdiocese will renew their priestly promises. 

Wednesday, April 5th   

Eucharistic Adoration 12-5pm 

THE SACRED TRIDUUM

The word “Triduum” comes from the Latin word meaning “three days,” and encompasses the three most sacred days in the Church year. It begins at sundown on Holy Thursday, reaches a high point at the Easter Vigil,and concludes with evening prayer at sundown on Easter Sunday. The liturgical celebrations during the Triduum on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, the Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday are rich with symbolism and flow from one to another in a seamless way. While it may appear as if these liturgies are separate and distinct, they are actually intended to be one continuous celebration that commemorates the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus. 

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

Easter Mass Intentions

If you would like to offer up in prayer an intention at the Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday Masses this year, envelopes are due by Sunday, April 2nd. 

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 

Our next scheduled Baptisms are April 23 at Noon. If your child needs to be baptized, please contact the Parish Office 502-425-3940. 

Loaves & Fishes

APRIL 1st & 2nd

The next Loaves and Fishes collection will benefit St. Ignatius Martyr Food Pantry. They are in particular need of hearty canned soup, Spaghetti O’s, canned tuna, cereal, Ramen noodles, elbow macaroni, shelf Velveeta cheese and Vienna sausage or jerky.

Lenten Tree

Items Due March 26th

The Lenten Tree is an annual gift-giving event which presents the parish with the opportunity to express our appreciation to our retired religious for their service and commitment to the Catholic Church. St. Albert the Great Parish families purchase personal care items which are given to show our love to over 400 religious from various organizations.

This is the last weekend to return all items! Drop off in a bag/box with the cross securely attached no later than 12pm, Sunday, 3/27. 

The Social Concerns Committee sincerely appreciates the St. Albert the Great Parish Community for caring for our retired religious who give so much to our communities! Please email or call Marie Gould at mcgould@bellsouth.net or 502-439-9830 with questions.

Collection for the Piarist Community of Applachia *with a twist*

Benefits The Piarist Community of Appalachia. 

Saturday, March 25, 2023, 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.

*The list of needs this year is different from the previous years due to overwhelming response to the flood victims in recent months and limited storage space. 

ITEMS REQUESTED AND DESPERATELY NEEDED:

• Cleaning supplies

• Toiletries

• School Supplies

• Baby Shampoo and Body Wash

Note: No clothes or household furnishings are currently needed. They are not an approved food pantry and, therefore, cannot accept food items.

Volunteers are needed on Saturday, March 25th for short 2 hour periods to assist in packing boxes and loading them onto the truck for transport.

Please call Cathy Roux (502-594-0974) if you have questions or would like to volunteer. This is a GREAT opportunity for charity and service during Lent!

Saint Vincent de Paul

The Gospel today, challenges us to see and believe the signs of grace in our lives: joy, peace, forgiveness, mercy and kindness. 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

APRIL 1st & 2nd

Let our parishioners know you care by bringing a flower to one of our ill, homebound or bereaved. Just choose a flower with name and card attached provided by your Pastoral Care Team and deliver. It’s that easy! Thanks for spreading the love!

NAMI Support Group

The group provides a safe and confidential 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 this Sunday, March 26th at 7:00pm (PLC). 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

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.