2023 Catholic Campaign for Human Development 

On November 18-19, our parish will take up a collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. More than 37 million people in the United States live in poverty. This collection supports programs that empower people to identify and address the obstacles they face in bringing permanent and positive change to their communities. In addition, 25% of the donations stay here in the Archdiocese of Louisville to fund anti-poverty programs throughout our 24 counties. Learn more about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development at www.usccb.org/cchd.

Live Streaming Teams

We are in need of more people to help with our Livestreaming which takes place at the 5:00p.m. Saturday evening Mass. Please contact Laura Sullivan, lsullivan@stalbert.org if interested.

The Purple Mass 

The Purple Mass for those who have lost a loved one to Substance Abuse or Overdose will be held on Tuesday, November 21st at 7:00 p.m. at St. Albert the Great, 1395 Girard Drive, 40222. Archbishop Shelton Fabre will be the Celebrant and all are welcome! 

Join us for a night of peace & healing.

Holiday Office Schedule 

The parish office will be closed for Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday November 23rd and Friday November 24th. The daily Mass on Thanksgiving will be at 9:00am. The school office will be closed the week of Thanksgiving November 20-24th.

Holiday Schedule for Weekly Bulletin and Parish Post

It’s hard to believe that the holiday season is just around the corner! With shortened weeks and office closures we have to make special arrangements for the printing and delivery of the bulletin. If you need to include your message in the Weekly Bulletin and Parish Post please make note of the following deadlines:

Announcements for the weekends of: 

November 18-19 & 25-26 must be received by Sunday, November 12.

December 16-17 & 23-25 must be received by Sunday, December 10.

Dec 31-Jan 1 & January 7-8 must be received by Sunday, December 17.

*Email blasts will not be sent for individual announcements that miss the deadlines.

Baptism

Our next Baptism will be held on Sunday, December 3rd at noon, with the Parent Preparation class on Thursday, November 30th from 6:30-8:00pm in church. If you are interested in having your child baptized, please contact Sr. Sarah Yungwirth at 425-3940 ext. 109 or syungwirth@stalbert.org.

First Communion

It’s a great weekend of faith and joy for our seventy-three second grade students who will celebrate their First Communion this Sunday! The children have been preparing all fall for this special occasion. We thank the First Communion Class and their parents for living their faith and bringing their children into the sacramental life of the church. We also thank the parish staff, second grade teachers, and PREP catechists, who prepared them to receive the body and blood of Christ and make the First Communion Mass so joyful and beautiful; especially Sr. Sara Yungwirth and Debbie Koeberlein who oversee and coordinate the Children's Ministry.

Loaves & Fishes Thanksgiving Baskets

November 4th-12th

It’s that time of year again. Loaves & Fishes will be collecting food for our annual EACM Thanksgiving Baskets. Food can be dropped off any time through November 12th. We will hopefully collect enough food to make 75-80 baskets. Start shopping now to avoid supply issues at the grocery store! 

Food items Needed:

Instant mashed potatoes, Canned corn, Canned green beans, Canned yams, Canned fruit, Cranberry sauce, Packaged or canned gravy, Boxed stuffing mix, Tea/Lemonade boxed or powder only, Cake mix & frosting, Pie filling & crust

Red Cross Blood Drive

Save the date! 

Sunday, November 19th

8:00am -12:30pm | PLC

You have the power to save a life in your hands! The Social Concerns Team are sponsoring our quarterly Red Cross blood drive on Sunday, Nov. 19th from 8:00am until 12:30pm in the Parish Life Complex.  

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.

Markey's Group

The next gathering of Markey’s Group will take place on November, 14th at 11:30am at Longhorn Steakhouse, 9700 Von Allmen Ct., which is located near the intersection of the Gene Snyder Expressway and Brownsboro Rd. (Note: we are meeting one week early and for lunch). Markey’s Group is composed of individuals who have experienced the death of a spouse. We gather monthly for good food and lively conversation. Markey’s Group is not intended to serve as a grief group, but rather is established to provide relaxation and fun. There is no need to make a reservation.

Divorce Care Surviving the Holidays

Attempting to pick up the pieces of one’s life during or after a divorce is challenging and complex.  With the holidays approaching, it can be cause for even more anxiety.  “Survivingthe Holidays” is being offered to help you through this time.

• Date/Time: November 16 th , 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

• Location: St. Margaret Mary, Spirituality Center

• Donation: $5

• Contact: Denise Ruiz, 426-1588 ext. 126 or druiz@stmm.org

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

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, November 19th at 7:00pm (PLC). Please share with friends and family outside the parish. Contact gllm3112@gmail.com or blair.mcbride.ky@gmail.com.

Voces Novae Concert

Sunday, November 19th, 2023
3:00 PM at St. Albert the Great Church

Voces Novae Celebrates 30th Season with Icons of the Last 30 Years Concert!

Voces Novae, a semi-professional choral ensemble of musicians across Louisville and Southern Indiana, is delighted to announce its 30th-season kick-off concert, "Icons of the Last 30 Years." The event will take place on Sunday, November 19th, 2023, at 3:00 PM at St. Albert the Great Church. 

Under the direction of Angela Vaughn Hampton, Voces Novae has consistently pushed the boundaries of choral music. This landmark concert will focus on choral icons of the last 30 years, including composers like Eric Whitacre, Moses Hogan, Elaine Hagenberg, René Clausen, and Z. Randall Stroope. Expect iconic pieces as well as compositions that will be new experiences for many audience members.

“This concert has been fun for me to plan because my professional conducting career is just about the same time frame of the music we are singing,” says Angela Vaughn Hampton, Artistic Director of Voces Novae. “The composers in this concert have shaped choral music over the past 3 decades, as well as my own career.  I am particularly excited about the pieces that are new to me in this concert -- Wild Forces by Jake Runestad, We Remember Them by Susan LaBarr, and The Music of Living by Dan Forrest.”

Voces Novae has been heralded as "one of Louisville's most treasured musical institutions" by The Courier-Journal. In 2021, Angela Vaughn Hampton was named the Most Admired Woman in the Arts by Today's Woman. Past performances include collaborations with the Louisville Orchestra and an appearance this summer in London for the UK premiere of Elaine Hagenberg's Illuminare.

As thanks to St. Albert the Great Church for being our host, Voces Novae would like to offer a reduced $10/ticket rate to church members. To purchase tickets, please visit vocesnovaelouisville.com. 

Healing Mass

Wednesday, November 29th, 2023
7:00 PM at Holy Family Church

Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) is a spiritual movement within the Catholic Church that emphasises the availability of the power and the many gifts of the Holy Spirit in the life of every believer, and the need for a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ in order to live life to the fullest. CCR consists of thousands of local prayer groups and communities, as well as special ministries and services, in almost every country around the world. 

St. Albert the Great School

Teacher's Assistant

St. Albert the Great Parish School is looking for a full time second grade teacher's assistant.  This position follows the school calendar and school hours:  7:30-3:00.  If you are interested, please contact:  Ellen Martin:  emartin@stalbert.org.

Safe Environment 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.

Upcoming classes:

11/13/23, 6:30 p.m., St. Rita, 8709 Preston Hwy, Casper Center

11/14/23, 6:30 p.m., St. Joseph-Bardstown, 320 W Stephen Foster Avenue, School Cafeteria

11/20/23, 6:30 p.m., St. Albert the Great, 1395 Girard Drive, Parish Life Center

11/27/23, 6:30 p.m., St. Margaret Mary, 7813 Shelbyville Road, Hospitality Room

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.