Special Collection

Black and Indian Mission Collection

On February 17-18, 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.

Mass for Those Grieving the Loss of a Loved One to Suicide

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH  |  7PM

The Family Ministries Office is offering a special Mass for those who have passed away due to suicide and those who grieve for them.

The Mass will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday, February 19, 2024, at St. Francis of Assisi Church located 1960 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40205. Archbishop Shelton will be the celebrant with Father Jonathan Erdman as the homilist. The Mass is open to everyone. 

For more information, contact Deacon Stephen Bowling at the Office of Family and Life Ministries at (502) 471-2127.

Baptism

Our next Baptisms will be held on Sunday, April 7th after Mass at noon, with the Parent Preparation class on March 14th 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.

Defending the Eucharist

THURSDAY, MARCH 14  |  7pm

ST. ALBERT THE GREAT CHURCH

Join us for an evening with Steve Ray! Steve is a best-selling author, international speaker, and pilgrimage guide to Israel and biblical lands. He is a video producer, Bible study writer and teacher, and frequent guest on radio and TV, producer of the award winning documentary series The Footprints of God which can be found on FORMED.

Invite someone to come with you! The event is free and no are reservations needed.

REGIONAL EVENT SPONSORED BY: St. Albert the Great,  St. Aloysius, St. Bernadette,

Epiphany, St. Margaret Mary, St. Patrick

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Loaves & Fishes

WEEKEND OF FEBRUARY 3RD & 4TH

The next collection will benefit St. Ignatius Martyr Food Pantry. Donations can be left in the Gathering Space of church on or before noon on Sunday, February 4th.  See the drop down menu below for a list of suggested items.

St. John’s Drive

WEEKEND OF FEBRUARY 17TH & 18TH

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.

Environmental Concerns Committee

It’s wintertime, and that means it can get pretty cold outside. When it’s cold and we’re in our cars, we seek to stay warm. We do this by running the engine. But when you idle your engine for more than 10 seconds, there are 5 major negative effects associated with it. 

Last week we looked at the first 4. The fifth? It hurts the environment. Idling your car for more than 10 seconds uses more fuel and produces more emissions (that contribute to climate change) than stopping and restarting your engine. Every gallon of gas burned produces more than 20 pounds of greenhouse gases. A car engine can use as much as half of a gallon of fuel per hour while idling. Annually, approximately 60 Billion pounds of carbon pollution are added to the air from idling cars. WOW! The carbon, as well as methane, produced by idling trap heat from the sun, leading to global temperature increases. It’s important to stay warm, but please try to limit your engine idling, for both the sake of the environment and our children’s future. Remember: you do make a difference, please make it a positive one. 

Thanks! Environmental Ernie

Saint Vincent de Paul

In the Gospel today, we find that Jesus would rise very early before dawn and go to a deserted place to pray and then he went out to preach and to heal.

Please pray for the poor and suffering, knowing that you are bringing the love and peace of Jesus to those who live in fear and doubt, loneliness and dread.

Catholic Charities Annual Fundraiser 

It is hard to believe but Lent is just a few short weeks away and what better way to bring in the Lenten season than celebrating Mardi Gras!

On February 13th, 2024, Catholic Charities invites you join us at Mellwood Art Center to celebrate Mardi Gras. There will be a live band, an open bar, gaming, and delicious New Orleans style food. Plus, all the money made from the event goes back to supporting our wonderful programs that serve the poor and vulnerable in our community!

If you are interested, use this link to buy tickets: https://one.bidpal.net/rouler24/ticketing.