PARISH POST
our mission: TO INSPIRE PEOPLE TO LOVE, SERVE, AND KNOW GOD AND ONE ANOTHER.
October 5- October 11, 2023
In This Issue:
WORSHIP
Mass Schedule
Daily Mass on Thursday, October 12th will be at 9:25 a.m. during Fall Break. There will not be students attending this Mass.
The Most Holy Rosary
The month of October each year is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. This is primarily due to the fact that the liturgical feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is celebrated annually on October 7. The best way to celebrate the month is, of course, to pray the Rosary! Make it special by praying the rosary by candlelight, listening to instrumental musical or chants in the background or setting up a small altar at home.
Respect Life Month
During the month of October the church celebrates Respect Life Month. We are asked to spend time in reflection and pray for a true cultivation of respect for life at all stages. Created as we are in God’s own image we should build a world where human life is always loved and defended. In the homily of his inaugural Mass, Pope Benedict XVI said, “Each of us is the result of a thought of God. Each of us is willed, each of us is loved, each of us is necessary.”
The sacredness of life is violated when the life of the unborn is threatened; when children live in fear, poverty, hunger and abuse; when the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of the elderly and disabled are neglected; and when millions who live in refugee camps, in prison, in war zones and in disease are deprived of their God-given human dignity.
CATHOLIC SERVICE APPEAL
Do This in Memory of Me
The theme of the 2023 Catholic Services Appeal is “Do this in memory of Me.” These words of Jesus, spoken at each celebration of the Eucharist, resonate in the heart of every Catholic. With this invitation, and strengthened by the Eucharist, Jesus invites us to remember Him as we go forth into the world and respond as His disciples to all that we encounter. The annual Appeal gives us an opportunity to do this by living out our archdiocesan mission statement: to proclaim and live the good news of Jesus Christ.
Did you know that funds raised through the Catholic Services Appeal benefit our community directly? Whether responding to human needs, promoting vocations, providing ministry training, evangelizing, or assisting parishes, archdiocesan ministries and services reach beyond the ability of our parish or any other parish to do this work alone. It is the work that Christ has entrusted to His Church. Through our gifts to the annual Catholic Services Appeal, we are partnering in the work Christ has given to the Church.
Make sure to list your parish as St. Alber the Great (044) !
EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL
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.
Eucharistic Congress
July 17-21, 2024 | Indianapolis
Next July, nearly 80,000 Catholic from all over the United States will gather in Indianapolis for a transformative encounter with Jesus. This wonderful opportunity will take place from July 17-21, 2024, and you are invited and encouraged to participate. This event will feature compelling programming geared to various audiences, including youth, families, and individuals. For more information see https://www.eucharisticcongress.org/.
The Archdiocese has received a discount for tickets to this event, reducing the price from $375 to $299 per person. To access this code, email or call archdiocesan Vice-Chancellor, Mr. Richard “Tink” Guthrie at tguthrie@archlou.org or 502-585-3291, ext. 1118.
Registration does not include the cost of transportation, housing, or food. More information about hotels and housing can be found at https://www.eucharisticcongress.org/travel-and-housing
Because space and accommodations are limited, you are encouraged to register as soon as you can! The discounted ticket price will be available until November 1.
LIFELONG FORMATION & EDUCATION
Baptism
Our next Baptism Rites are scheduled for November 19 at 10:30 Mass, with Parent Preparation Class on Thursday, November 9 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.
Vacation Bible School Is Back!
June 24-27, 2024
Vacation Bible School at St. Albert the Great is scheduled for June 24-27, 2024. We are looking for some awesome people to help plan and implement it. If you are interested in being a part of VBS 2024, please email Sr. Sarah at syungwirth@stalbert.org Thanks!
Louisville Catholic Men
Join us for an Encounter Night!
Friday October 13 @ 7:00pm
Join us for Adoration, Confession, Vespers & Fellowship led by Fr. Erdman. Don't forget to bring a friend! Located at St Franci Catholic Church, 1960 Bardstown Road. For questions or more information, please contact us at: info@familyrenewalproject.com | 502.303.1996
SOCIAL CONCERNS
"For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me..." Matthew 25:35
Loaves & Fishes
October 7th & 8th
Our collection this weekend will benefit Saint Vincent dePaul Food Pantry. Items of need are peanut butter, spaghetti; canned tuna, chicken or ham; canned corn, mixed vegetables, mixed fruit or peaches; canned soup and chili; cooking oil, sugar, flour, cake & brownie mixes; coffee, tea, powdered drinks; body wash, shampoo/conditioner, lotion; Ajax, Clorox, 409, Mr. Clean, Windex.
According to a 2021 report from the Greater Louisville Project, 12.9% of Louiville residents and nearly 1 in 5 children experience food insecurity. Many of them do not qualify for federal food assistance and depend on the charitable sector or other non-governmental sources to meet their food needs. Thank you for helping to feed our neighbors!
Little Way serves over 1,300 expectant mothers annually. Please consider picking up a Baby Bottle in the back of S.t Albert church on October 7th and 8th to take home, fill with donations, and return on October 28th and 29th weekend.
Collection for Catholic Charities Migration and Refugee Services Program
Saturday October 21st | 9 AM - 3 PM | St. Albert Parking Lot
Migration and Refugee Services (MRS) “welcomes the stranger” with open arms, helping those escaping persecution begin new lives with dignity. Our multilingual, multicultural staff offers comprehensive services and begins assisting refugee clients pre-arrival by finding suitable housing and stocking the home with food and furnishings. Catholic Charities will drop off a truck on Saturday October 21st from 9 AM till 3 PM. Below are the needed items we use to outfit apartments and homes for our wonderful clients. For more information on donations or volunteering please contact Lauren Goldener at lgoldener@archlou.org or (502) 636-9363.
Household & Furniture Items
Household Items
Baby Formula
Baby Items (strollers, rockers, car seats, etc.)
Bath towels, hand towels, washcloths
Bedding (sheets and comforters, twin/full only)
Bicycles (adult and children’s)
Cereal Bowls
Children’s clothing (especially boys)
Coats (all sizes and genders)
Cutting Boards
Diapers
Dish Drying Racks
Drinking Glasses
NEW Household Cleaning Items (all-purpose cleaner, brooms, mops, etc.)
Kitchen Items (plates, silverware, utensils, pots/pans)
Laptops
Men’s Clothing (S-M preference)
Pressure Cookers
Sewing Machines
Shoes (must be in good condition, all sizes/genders)
Shower Curtains, liners, rings
Small Kitchen Appliances (Toasters,
Microwaves, Juicers, Rice Cookers)
Tea Kettles/ Teapots
Vacuums
Winter Items (gloves, hats, etc. all sizes/genders)
Workwear (Polos, pants, steel toed boots, black tennis shoes, lunchboxes)
NEW Bed Pillows
Measuring Cups/Spoons
NEW Trash Cans/Bags
NEW Undergarments (all sizes/genders)
NEW Personal Hygiene Items (shampoo, bar soap, lotion, etc.)
Furniture Items (can be picked up by our box truck!)
Washers/Dryers
Cribs/Crib Mattresses
End Tables
Dressers
Couches, Loveseats, and Living Room Chairs (No sectionals or sleepers)
Coffee Tables
Tv/Entertainment Table (no full size entertainment centers)
Dining Room Table and Chairs
Saint Vincent de Paul
The good news of this Gospel is that all we need to do is let God tend us and bring us to produce good fruit. All we need do is be faithful; God will take care of the rest. Please help the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to bring the love and mercy of Jesus to those who feel left out and abandoned.
PASTORAL CARE
Markey's Group
The next gathering of Markey’s Group will take place on Tuesday, October 17th at 5:00pm at Olive Garden, 9730 Von Allmen Ct which is located near the intersection of the Gene Snyder Expressway and Brownsboro Rd in the Brownsboro Center shopping area. Markey’s Group is composed of individuals who have experienced the death of a spouse. We gather monthly for an evening of good food and lively conversation. Markey’s Group is not intended to serve as a grief group, but rather is established to provide an evening of relaxation and fun. There is no need to make a reservation this month. We will plan to meet each other at the restaurant at 5:00pm.
Understanding Your Grief Finding Hope and Healing Your Heart
This 10 week study will help you in healing your broken heart and find ways to love and find joy again.
Mondays from 3:00 to 4:30 in the Sacred Heart Center, Room C, Beginning October 30th.
Contact Laura Graven to register at 425-3940, Ext. 169 or lgraven@stalbert.org
+ Let us journey together +
NAMI Support Group Resumes Meeting in October
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 the third Sunday, October 15 at 7:00pm. Please share with friends and family outside the parish. Contact Blair or Gretchen McBride at blair.mcbride.ky@gmail.com or gllm3112@gmail.com
COMMUNITY
The 22nd annual St. Albert Trivia Night presented by SAAM is December 2, 2023!
Please consider sponsoring the 2023 St. Albert Trivia Night presented by SAAM on December 2, 2023. A big thank you to The Noe Group for being the Event Sponsor again this year. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Nick and Erin Carter at Trivianight@stalbert.org
SCHOOL
St. Albert the Great Gym Manager Position
Part Time – appx. 10-15 hours per week during Fall and Winter Indoor Sports | $18 per hour
Responsible for overseeing gym operations during the following Fall and Winter CSAA competitions. This includes regular season games, which are typically on Saturdays or Sundays, and some tournament games, which are on weeknights or weekends.
3rd -8th Girls Volleyball – Regular season: Aug thru Sept, Tourney: early-mid-Oct
3rd -8th Girls/Boys Basketball – Regular season: Dec thru Jan, Tourney: early-mid-Feb
Job Description
Responsible for overseeing gym operations during the following Fall and Winter CSAA competitions. This includes regular season games, which are typically on Saturdays or Sundays, and some tournament games, which are on weeknights or weekends.
3rd-8th Girls Volleyball – Regular season: Aug thru Sept, Tourney: early-mid-Oct
3rd-8th Girls/Boys Basketball – Regular season: Dec thru Jan, Tourney: early-mid-Feb
The regular season games require the gym manager to be at the gym for a full day. Duties on game days include but are not limited to the following:
Responsible for maintaining and distributing online sign-up for concession/gate/scorekeepers
Communicates schedule to workers
Communicates shifts that need to be filled
Prior to the first game of the day, preps the gym and concessions for games
Sets up nets/goals to the correct height, pulls out benches, scores table, gate table and bleachers (with help of the workers)
Ensures that CSAA scoring sheets are provided to scorekeepers
Oversees workers for concessions, entry gate and scorekeeping/line-judging
Ensures that workers have signed in and signed out each shift and W-9 forms have been provided
Ensures the nets/goals are broken down as needed and gym/concessions are cleaned after the last game and bleachers are pushed back in
Accounts for gate and concession proceeds and ensures the appropriate forms are filled out correctly and signed.
Locks and secures the gym at the end of the day
Reports any maintenance needs for gym and concessions to SAAM chair/vice-chair
Gym Manager reports to SAAM chair/vice-chair. Prior approval required for time off or additional hours. Hours may vary based on schedule determined by CSAA.
Must be responsible, reliable, and comfortable directing workers as needed. Must be 18 years or older. Ideal part time job for a college student or retiree!
If interested, email SAAM Chair, Carmen Williams, at cnoltemeyer@yahoo.com no later than October 20, 2023!
2024/2025 Tuition Assistance
Now is the time to start thinking about tuition assistance for the 2024-2025 school year! The application process consists of completing the FACTS application and submitting supporting documentation. The tuition assistance application will be available at www.ceflou.org on October 15, 2023. Deadline to complete the application and provide all documentation is November 30, 2023 for consideration in the initial round of funding. See the drop down menu below for more detailed information.
Tuition Assistance Process
Saint Albert School tuition assistance application process consists of completing the FACTS application and submitting supporting documentation.
The tuition assistance application will be available at www.ceflou.org on October 15, 2023. Parents/guardians will need their 2022 federal tax return and 2022 W-2’s; (additional documents may be requested if they have additional income).
Deadline to complete the application and provide all documentation is November 30, 2023 for consideration in the initial round of funding. These families will receive award notifications no later than March 1, 2024. A smaller amount of tuition assistance may be available for forms submitted after November 30th.
The 2024-2025 application fee is $35.
Financial assistance is available for students entering kindergarten through eighth grade, both parishioner and non-parishioner families.
FACTS Management is an independent, third-party service that provides reasonable assessments of the ability of families to pay tuition at private and parochial schools. Copies of the FACTS analysis and forms are shared only with the contracting parish, school or agency; no one else will receive this information.
For more information visit https://www.ceflou.org/2023-2024-tuition-page/ after October 15th.
For specific questions regarding tuition assistance, please contact Lisa Kleyer in the Parish office at lkleyer@stalbert.org.
TITHES & OFFERINGS
RECEIVED AS OF October 1:
Cash & Check: $20,764.55
Online Giving: $6,107.50
Total Rcvd as of October 2nd
for FY 2023-24: $432,058.06
Needed Budget as of October 2nd
for FY 2023-24: $430,554.74
Total Over/Under Budget: $1,503.32
Thank you to all who have blessed St. Albert the Great with gifts of treasure! It is through your generosity that our parish is able to meet our financial obligations and continue God's work of supporting and serving our community and those in need.
HOW CAN I GIVE TO ST. ALBERT?
Use Online Giving (scan the featured QR code, visit www.stalbert.org, or download the Give+App--available free in Apple and Android app stores).
Text 877-254-4667 your gift amount and follow the prompts. Click here for more information about Text-to-Give.
Mail gifts of treasure to the Parish Office. Our mailing address is 1395 Girard Drive, Louisville, KY 40222.
Drop off donations to the Parish Office or leave securely in the black security mailbox located on the brick wall to the immediate left of the Parish Office entrance doors.
Planned Giving: Visit https://stalbert.org/giving for more information.
Please call 425-3940 with any questions about giving.
STOCK DONATIONS
Another way you can give to the Parish is through gifts of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Please contact lbrunner@stalbert.org for more information about this type of donation.
Answer to the Trivia Question:
C. The Blood of the Passover Lamb (Exodus 12); Jesus is the new sacrificial lamb