Lent Schedule

Ash Wednesday

February 14th is Ash Wednesday and Masses will be at 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. St. Albert School students will attend Mass at 9:45 a.m.

Fasting and Abstinence

Both Ash Wednesday and Good Friday (March 29) are days 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). In addition, during Lent, all Fridays are days of abstinence from meat.

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

Evening Prayer & Benediction: every Wednesday at 5 p.m. (except Ash Wednesday)

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

St. Joseph’s Day Holy Hour:  Tuesday, March 19 th – 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.

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.

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. 

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.

Vacation Bible School 

SAVE THE DATE! Vacation Bible School will be held June 25th-June 28th from 9:00am-12:00pm. VBS is open to all children in the parish age 4 years old to children who will be entering the 5th grade.

Love Children? Want to help Children Grow in their Friendship With God? Need Service Hours?Volunteers are needed to help with Vacation Bible School!  Our Scuba VBS is going to be a lot of fun- an underwater adventure with Jesus!  We need people to help lead stations, take care of snack, be group leaders and other great things along the way!  Students entering 7th grade- Adults are needed to help make Scuba VBS as awesome as it can be! If you are interested in helping to volunteer, please contact St. Sarah at syungwirth@stalbert.org or call 502-425-3940, ext. 109.  (Registration forms for Scuba will be going out in the Spring.)

Confirmation

Our 8th grade young men and women will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Thursday, February 22 during the 7:00 pm Mass!

The school 8th Grade Confirmation Classes will host their Grandparents’ Day on Wednesday, February 21st by meeting their guests in the Church for 8:30 am Mass and then going to Visitation Hall for doughnuts and their craft crosses. 8th Grade PREP Confirmation Classes will welcome their grandparents Sunday, February 18th at 9am. Please remember to bring your craft supplies!

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Loaves & Fishes

Thank you for your generous donations! We filled 2 vans and 1 pick up truck with 2,300 lbs. of food!

St. Ignatius would like to extend a whole-hearted and sincere thanks to St. Albert the Great Parish for their contributions to the Southeast Helping Hand Food Pantry.  The pantry continues to have an increased need in our service area and we were having a tough time keeping our shelves filled.  Once again, your parish community came through like gangbusters!  Just know that it is greatly needed and appreciated.  Your friends in Christ, St. Ignatius SVDP 

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.

Saint Vincent de Paul

In the Gospel today Jesus moved with pity touched the leper and healed him. Let us pray today for the grace to be generous with our gifts to help those who are suffering.

By your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul you indeed put your faith into action as you bring healing to the poor, hungry and weeping.

Markey’s Group

The next gathering of Markey’s Group will take place on Tuesday, February, 20th at 11:30am at The Goose, 812 Lyndon Ln. (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. No reservation necessary. For more information, contact Mike Ahrens at 836-7847.

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, February 18th (PLC). Please share with friends and family outside the parish. Contact blair.mcbride.ky@gmail.com or gllm3112@gmail.com.

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 February 21st in the Sacred Heart Center. Contact Laura Graven at lgraven@stalbert.org or 425-3940 ext. 169 for more information.

St. Albert Lenten Fish Fry

February 23rd, 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.

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

• Travel and Experiences, 

• High-End Items or Jewelry,

• Dinner Experiences or Gift Cards, 

• Sports Memorabilia and Tickets, 

• Themed Gift Baskets 

• Bourbon 

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

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.