PARISH POST

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February 29 - March 7, 2024

Today, as we add an extra day to the calendar to realign time in the solar year, help us to see the corrections we need to personally make to realign ourselves with you. Help us keep in mind how small deviations can add up over time to put us completely out of sync with your plan for our lives. On Leap Day and Leap Year, help us leap forward by depending on You daily for guidance. Amen.

In This Issue:

WORSHIP

Lent Schedule


Fasting and Abstinence

During Lent, all Fridays are days of abstinence from meat. In addition, Good Friday (March 29) is a day of abstinence (no meat for those 14 and older) and fasting (for ages 18-59, one main meal with two lighter meals which if added together would not exceed the main meal in quantity).


Eucharistic Adoration: every Wednesday from 1pm-5p.m. in the church.

Evening Prayer & Benediction: every Wednesday at 5 p.m.

Family Adoration: Saturday, March 16th, 9:30 a.m.

St. Joseph’s Day Holy Hour:  Tuesday, March 19th, 7 p.m.


Stations of the Cross: every Friday (including Good Friday) at 7:00 p.m. in the church.


Reconciliation: 

Tuesday, February 27th 6 – 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 9th 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.

RCIA and the Scrutinies

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process by which one explores faith and life in the Catholic tradition. The Rite is modeled after the initiation process used in the first centuries of the early Church and involves a formation process that includes weeks of study, prayer and discernment.

During the 10:30 a.m. Mass on the Third, Fourth and Fifth Sundays of Lent, those who are preparing to be baptized at Easter, known as “the Elect” will participate in special rites of the Church called the Scrutinies. These are important and special rites of the Church. Whenever they are celebrated the Scripture readings of Year A of the liturgical cycle are used.

Please note that, in solidarity with our Elect,during these 3 Sundays of Lent, scripture readings from Cycle A will be used at all of the weekend Masses (we are currently in Cycle B)

Please continue to pray for those who are preparing to join the Catholic Church this Easter.

Youth Choral Festival

Fourteen members of our Advanced Children’s Choir will be participating in the Pueri Cantores Youth Choral Festival and Mass with Archbishop Shelton Fabre at the Cathedral of the Assumption on March 9th. Pueri Cantores is the national student choral organization of the Catholic Church. Hundreds of 4th - 12th graders from the region will combine their voices to sing beautiful music from the Church’s rich historical repertoire. The St. Albert the Great Advanced Children’s Choir will be one of 5 featured choirs singing during a mini concert before the 5:30 p.m. Mass. The concert and Mass are open to the public. Choral music begins at 5:10 p.m. and Mass begins at 5:30 p.m.

Family Friendly Adoration

Includes the rosary, prayers and time for reflection.
Families of all ages are welcome!

Saturday, March 16th

9:30 a.m.

St. Albert the Great Catholic Church

donuts, juice and coffee to follow

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, March 24th. 

Holy Week Schedule


Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Holy Thursday)

March 28th  |  7:00 p.m.


Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday)

March 29thth  |  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 

March 30th |  8:30 p.m.


Easter Sunday 

March 31st  |  8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m.


Please note that there will be no 8:30 a.m. daily Mass March 28th and 29th . 

There will be no communion service on Saturday morning, March 30th and no 5 p.m. Mass

CATHOLIC SERVICE APPEAL

Do This in Memory of Me

Thank you for your generous donations! Currently we have raised $135,479 or 99% towards our goal through the support of 269 households. Please consider a making donation to the CSA. 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. Make sure to list your parish as St. Albert the Great (044) !

LIFELONG FORMATION & EDUCATION

Synod on Synodality 

New Opportunity for Feedback to the Synod

The “Interim Stage” for the Synod on Synodality is the period between Synod of Bishops’ meetings in October 2023 and October 2024. All are invited to participate in consultation that will contribute to preparation for the October 2024 Assembly in Rome. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has recommended that dioceses conduct two to three listening sessions during Lent.

The Archdiocese of Louisville will hold three listening sessions during February and March:

For questions, contact Richard “Tink” Guthrie, Archdiocesan Synod Coordinator, at tguthrie@archlou.org or 502-585-3291.

Guiding Questions to Reflect On

All are welcome! To prepare for this consultation, participants should prayerfully reflect on the guiding questions below:

1) Where have I experienced or witnessed ways in which Church structures, leadership, or life encourage and foster our shared mission?

2) Where have I experienced or witnessed ways in which Church structures, leadership, or life hinder our shared mission?

3) How can the Church’s structures and organization help us to proclaim the gospel and live as a community of love and mercy in Christ?


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

Adult Christian Enrichment 2024

Sessions on ZOOM Thursdays 7:00 - 8:30pm or Fridays 10:00 - 11:30am

Join us! Call Lynnette LeGette 502-802-5966 to register (no fee) and receive the link to the class. 

MARCH

7th-8th: Church Teaching Based on Rule or Conscience (Ex: Birth Control)?

14th-15th: Why Mass? Prayer, Sacrifice, Fundraising, Instruction, Practice, Sharing  or something else?

21st-22nd: Science of Gender Confusion

28th-29th: NO CLASS - HOLY WEEK

Baptism

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

Daily Reflections on Formed

Sign up at FORMED Daily to receive these daily reflections directly to your inbox. Start your day off right. Be inspired and renewed each morning with a short video from Dr. Tim Gray. 


We offer FORMED to our entire parish for free! With award-winning programs, inspiring audio content, movies, e-books, and family-friendly kids’ programming, there is something for everyone on FORMED.

PASTORAL CARE

Markey's Group

The next gathering of Markey’s Group will take place on Tuesday, March 19th at 11:30am at Bravo's located at 206 Bullitt Lane. (Note: we are meeting for lunch) 

Markey’s group is open to anyone who has experienced the loss of a spouse. We gather monthly for fine dining and conversation. We are always open to new members. You will find a warm and inviting group of friends. Those wishing to attend are asked to call or text Mike Ahrens at (502) 836-7847 by Monday, March 18th.

SOCIAL CONCERNS

Loaves & Fishes

MARCH 2ND & 3RD

The next Loaves and Fishes collection will benefit the Schuhmann Center. They are in particular need of personal items: Toilet paper, sanitary napkins, deodorant, shampoo, razors, toothpaste, tooth brushes, and bar soap.

Red Cross Blood Drive

SUNDAY, MARCH 17th 

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! 

Appointments are recommended but not required. 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.

Lenten Giving Tree

FEB 10th – MARCH 17th

The Lenten Tree is an annual gift-giving event to express our appreciation to our retired religious for their service and commitment to the Catholic Church. 

Please consider taking a cross from the tree and purchasing a few of the items listed. Return all items to gathering space in a bag/box with the cross securely attached no later than NOON, Sunday, March 17th. 

Or visit the wish list on Amazon at the link below!

COMMUNITY

Men's Fellowship!

Looking for brotherhood and a strong sense of community? The St. Albert Men's Fellowship is just for you!

All our parish brothers are invited  to come meet other like-minded men interested in forming strong friendships, deepening their faith, and participating in service. "As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." Proverbs 17:17

Join the Fellowship on Thursday, March 7th at 7:30pm in the Cafeteria for pizza, drinks and college hoops on the TV!

The group will be brainstorming ideas for future social gatherings and ways to get involved in parish life. If you have any questions, please contact Nick Norcia at NLNorcia@gmail.com

St. Albert Lenten Fish Fry

March 1st-March 22nd
5:00-7:30p.m.

Dine-In at Willett Hall or 

Carry Out in Visitation Hall

Fried Fish & Chips, Baked Fish, Fried Shrimp, Rolled Oyster, Pizza, Green Beans, Mac and Cheese, Hush Puppies, Baked Potato, Cole Slaw, Applesauce, Homemade Desserts. YUM! 

Pull Tabs and Beverages.

No Fish Fry on February 16th, the first Friday of Lent, due to the School Winter Break and President's Day holiday.

Fish Fry Volunteers

We need your help!  Please sign up to work a shift at the fish fry!  There are lots of options.  We ask that all SAAM athletes help bus the tables during the fish fry. This is our largest fundraiser for SAAM and we need many hands to make a lighter load for all. THANK YOU! GO VIKINGS! 

Recycle at the Fish Fry!

Another Great Fish Fry! Wow! Thanks to all the workers who make it possible. It’s always good to see so many parishioners, families, and friends enjoying a good meal and time together. And thanks for everyone’s efforts in recycling all those cans and bottles. In addition, we recycled 65 aluminum food pans last week. Thanks to all the workers who took the time to recycle cardboard as well. Please continue to keep up the recycling efforts while you enjoy our fish fries each week. Thanks! Environmental Ernie

Summer Picnic Silent Auction Items Needed!

The Summer Picnic is beginning to collect items for the Silent Auction and Gift Basket Raffles. Donate items as an individual, group or business! Popular themes are

For questions or to donate contact Ashley Jaha, Chair of the Silent Auction at ashleyjaha85@gmail.com or the parish office at 425-3940.

Spring Recycle & Re-Use Event

The Environmental Concerns Committte is promoting the RESolutions and City of Plantation Annual Spring Cleaning Event to encourage parishioners to recycle, donate and properly dispose of household items. Click on the button below to see the full flyer.

List of Accepted Items

Accepted Items:


Donated Items:

Queen’s Daughters Annual Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon 

Please join us for the Queen’s Daughters Annual Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon on April 11,2024 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. 

View beautiful fashions presented by Dillard’s, enjoy a delicious lunch and purchase chances to win fabulous raffle prizes and gift baskets. This year’s raffle includes 2 Reserved Box Seats for the 2024 Kentucky Oaks, 2 tickets to the 2024 PGA Championship and a designer purse filled with Gift Cards.

Queen’s Daughters is a Catholic ministry of women founded over 106 years ago. Currently, the focus of our outreach programs is to award scholarships for high school students wanting a Catholic education in the Louisville area and to address the needs of mothers, children, and families in our community. Details are available at our website Queensdaughtersinc.com or click on the flyer button below.

TITHES & OFFERINGS 

WEEK ENDING February 25:

Cash & Check: $22,522.50

Online Giving: $12,333.61

Total Rcvd as of February 26th for FY 2023-24: $1,088,690.31

Needed Budget as of  February 26th for FY 2023-24: $1,076,386.85

Total Over/Under Budget: $12,303.46

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?

Please call 425-3940 with any questions about giving.  

STOCK DONATIONS

Another way you can give to the Parish this Christmas is through gifts of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. For more information about this type of donation please contact Larry Brunner at the parish office (lbrunner@stalbert.org).

St. Albert the Great, Pray for Us.