St. Thomas Aquinas 

PRIEST & DOCTOR of the CHURCH

PATRON SAINT of STUDENTS

His feast day is celebrated on January 28th

St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274), called the “Angelic Doctor” for his writings, was born near Naples. Against his family’s wishes, he joined the newly established Dominicans and went to study under Albert the Great in Paris. Thomas’ theological writings, especially the Summa Theologica, remain preeminent texts to this day. For all his brilliance, Thomas was also a man of deep prayer who realized that the mysteries of God cannot fully be expressed by words. He contributed the liturgical texts for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, including the Tantum Ergo, which is still sung at Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

Catholic Schools Week

KICK OFF MASS

SUNDAY, JANUARY 28th

 Join us at the 10:30am Sunday Mass! Students - wear your spirit wear to show the parish your school spirit!

Since 1974, National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. It starts the last Sunday in January and runs all week, January 28 – February 3. The theme for National Catholic Schools Week 2024 is “Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community.” 

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

Congratulations to our newly baptized! Shepherd James Burch, son of Jacob & Paige Burch; Owen Lee Colyer, son of Nicholas & Sara Colyer; Mason Cole Merimee, son of Justin & Stephanie Merimee; Lucy Lynn Steiden, daughter of William & Chelsea Steiden; Dean Magdy Tawfik, son of Sheref & Rebecca Tawfik, and great-nephew of parishioners Nagy & Christiane Tawfik. 

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.

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.

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

Epiphany, St. Margaret Mary, St. Patrick

Eucharistic Adoration

Encounter Ministries is having a night of adoration, preaching, and healing on Friday, February 2nd, 6:30pm at St. Raphael.  Many healings have been reported from those who have attended previous meetings.  If you know someone who needs the touch of Jesus bring them with you.

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.

Red Cross Blood Drive

SUNDAY, March 17th (date change)

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! 

The Social Concerns Team are sponsoring our quarterly Red Cross blood drive in the Parish Life Complex on Sunday 3/17/23. 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.

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. 

First, it uses up valuable resources, Second, it puts unnecessary wear and tear on your engine, Third, it costs you money. Fourth, it hurts air quality and that’s detrimental to people with respiratory illnesses, such as asthma, especially children. Fifth, well, I’ll get to that one next time. 

Stay warm this winter, but please try to limit your engine idling. Maybe keeping blankets in the car can help keep you and your family warm. Remember: you do make a difference, please make if a positive one. 

Thanks! Environmental Ernie

Saint Vincent de Paul

In the Gospel today we read that because Jesus spoke with authority his reputation spread throughout the surrounding region of Galilee. As his disciples, we can also speak with authority when we put our faith into actions by helping the poor and suffering.

Have you considered answering the call to serve the poor by joining the Society of St. Vincent de Paul?

St. Albert School After School Care Director

St. Albert is looking for an After School Care Director for the 2024-2025 school year. The hours are from 2:15-6:00 Monday thru Friday, and will follow the school calendar. Our director is in charge of 11 employees and 130 students in grades K-5 that stay after school.  A qualified candidate will need to meet the educational requirements for a Type 1 Child-care center. If interested, or have questions, please email Ellen Martin at emartin@stalbert.org.

St. Al's Aces Groundhog Day Luncheon

FEBRUARY 2ND in the PLC

10:30am - 1:30pm

"I wonder if spring is on the way, I'll go and check the weather today..."

Join us for the St. Al's Aces February Groundhog Day Luncheon in the Parish Life Center. Food will be catered by Olive Garden, with a choice of pasta, and includes a salad, breadsticks & dessert. Vegan option avaialble. $14.00 per person. Guests are welcome!

Fellowship starts at 10:30am, followed by entertainment at 11:00am, meeting at 12:00pm and lunch at 12:30pm.

Please return completed Reservation Form along with payment made payable to St Al's Aces by Monday, January 29th. Mail to Pat O'Bryant, 8610 Glenfield Way, Louisville, KY 40241.