We will be celebrating the Sacrament of Baptism at the Sunday 10:30am Mass this weekend.
SEPTEMBER 7th, NOVEMBER 2nd, FEBRUARY 8th, APRIL 12th
8:30am-1:00pm in the PLC
Cost: $200 for 4 sessions (breakfast, coffee, refreshments included)
Come join us for Year 3 of Grace Marriage! After last year’s amazing response from the St. Albert community, we are excited to continue to grow this ministry. Last year, 27 couples (ranging from 3-47 years married) spent time investing in each other. Grace Marriage is an intentional, ongoing, small group approach to marriage enrichment where couples spend time every 90 days in conversation focusing on their relationship. To learn more about Grace Marriage, please visit www.gracemarriage.com. To sign up, please scan the QR code. Contact Mark and Erin Morris at erin.ebelhar@gmail.com if you have any questions.
SEPT 10 - OCT 29 | 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. | PLC
Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John invites you to experience the joy of a renewed friendship with Christ. In this study you will learn what it takes to follow Christ and discover the joy of divine friendship. You will see how God, and only God, can satisfy the deepest desires of your heart.
This eight-week study begins on Tuesday, September 10 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. in the Parish Life Center. Please RSVP no later than August 2 to Debbie Shearn at dkshea01@hotmail.com
PREP is the religious education program here at St. Albert for children in grades K-8 who do not attend St. Albert the Great School. It is a great opportunity for children to learn about their Catholic faith and grow in their relationship with God. PREP students in sacramental grades receive preparation as part of their PREP classes, along with some additional activities. Registration for PREP Academic year 2024-25 is now open.
Those who were in the PREP program last year are encouraged to turn in their registration forms for this year. We welcome and encourage new families to the PREP program!
Does your child need the Sacrament of Baptism? Our next Baptism Service is scheduled for Sunday, August 18th at 12:00pm, with Parent Preparation Class on Thursday, August 8th at 6:30 pm. Contact Sr. Sarah Yungwirth at 425-3940 or syungwirth@stalbert.org.
In the Gospel today we see how Jesus sent his Apostles out two by two. From the beginning of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, members visit in pairs “two by two”, those who are poor and needy in their homes. It is there, in the family setting, that Vincentians listen, offer humble advice, and render assistance.
Have you considered answering the call to help serve the poor by joining the Society of St. Vincent de Paul?
THANK YOU!
We filled 2 SUVs full of food for Saint Ignatius Martyr food pantry. Thank you for your generosity!
JULY 13TH-21ST
The social concerns committee is collecting school supplies to assist Sister Visitor Center in preparing over 500 children for the new school year. This year’s wish list includes:
Glue Sticks
Scissors
Colored Pencils
2-Pocket Folders
Washable Markers (10 pk.)
Composition Notebooks
Pencil Boxes or Pencil Pouches
Wide-Ruled Loose-Leaf Paper
Pens
Please leave your donations in the gathering space, July 13th-21st. Thank you for your generosity!
AUGUST 10TH - 25TH
Save the date and your gently used shoes!
Our Social Concerns committee in conjunction with our Grade School and PREP Program are sponsoring a Gently Used Shoe Drive for Waterstep from August 19th-September 3rd.
Waterstep uses the profits from selling these shoes to provide water treatment facilities where desperately needed throughout the world. Please deposit them in the boxes in the gathering space or give them to a child in our school or PREP class.
The next gathering for Markey’s Group will take place on Tuesday, July 16th at 5:00pm. We will dine at The Olive Garden located at 9730 Von Allmen Ct. Markey’s Group invites anyone who has experienced the death of a spouse to join them for an evening of fine dining, great conversation, and fun. We generally meet on the third Tuesday of each month and dine at various restaurants located in our region. New members are always welcome. If you plan to attend the dinner on July 16th, please contact Mike Ahrens at 502-836-7847 by Noon on Monday, July 15th. Providing an accurate number of guests helps the restaurant prepare for us and assures prompt seating.
JULY 17TH | 6:30PM
St. Albert the Great hosts a monthly support group for those who have lost a loved one from any type of substance use. Third Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 8:00pm in the Sacred Heart Center. The next meeting will be July 17th. Contact Laura Graven at lgraven@stalbert.org or 425-3940 ext. 169 for more information.
JULY 21ST | 7PM
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 group meets on the third Sunday of the month in the Parish Life Complex. The next meeting is Sunday, July 21st 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.
National Alliance on Mental Illness Louisville: Strengthening Families & Individuals Affected by Mental Illness.
The Elizabeth Ministry is an outreach ministry in which volunteers in the parish provide meals for a new mother/family to provide support and congratulations upon the arrival of their new baby. If you are interested in more information please contact Audra Kenyon at (502) 599-8909 or abkenyon@gmail.com
Do you know someone in need of physical and spiritual comfort?
We have blessed prayer blankets available at the parish office to give to someone you know who might benefit from being wrapped in warmth and prayers. The blankets are handmade by parishioners. Contact or stop by the parish office to request a blanket. Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm or call 425-3940.
Love children? Looking for the perfect part-time job? St. Albert’s JK through 5th grade after school program, the Play Café, is looking for enthusiastic individuals to work with our students Monday-Friday, 2:15-6PM (with some early extended days) Contact Debbie Lynch at dlynch@stalbert.org.
The St. Albert the Great Adult Choir is planning a trip to Ireland for July 17-29, 2025!
We will be joining forces with the adult choir from St. James Catholic Church in Louisville. This trip is open to anyone who would like to travel on this memorable adventure to see the sights and sounds of beautiful Ireland. Along with various sightseeing opportunities, the combined choir will have 3 performances including a Sunday Mass at Galway Cathedral. Brochures are available in the entryways of church. For more information, please contact Laura Sullivan, lsullivan@stalbert.org.
The Saint Louis Cemetery East Slope Project has obtained the military records of those buried in this section (where few markers exist), that may potentially be veterans and thus eligible for military markers. We have uploaded around 5,000 pages of handwritten documents to a crowdsourcing website which allows volunteers to help transcribe the documents. If you are interested in learning how to participate, there will be a session July 22 from 10:00 to 11:30 at the Catholic Enrichment Center 146 West Broadway. Let Jo Ann Orr know you wish to attend at orrja@yahoo.com. Interested in contributing to this project, but can’t make the training? Email Linda at lctfitz@gmail.com. It is a great project for those who may not be very mobile but wish to participate in an interesting project. Computer and internet access is necessary, but "hunt and peck" typing is OK!
Unlock your creative potential this fall at Sacred Heart School for the Arts! Our diverse, syllabus driven, and enriching arts programming offers something for every aspiring artist from age 3 through Adult, whether the passion lies in music, dance, theater, or visual arts. We produce 15 staged theatre and dance productions per year and offer both a pre-collegiate and a recreational track for students within each discipline. Registration opens on July 15th, so don't miss the chance to secure a spot in our exciting Fall 2024 programs. In addition, don't miss out on our Summer community theatre production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast July 25-28 featuring adults and students from the surrounding community! We are one of the last theatres to be able to produce this amazing classic before it goes into the Broadway vault as they prepare to tour it. For more information, visit our website www.shsa.shslou.org or call our office at 502-897-1816.
WEEK ENDING July 7:
Cash & Check: $29,627.56
Online Giving: $25,859.68
Total Rcvd as of July 8th for FY 2024-25: $55,487.24
Needed Budget as of July 8th for FY 2024-25: $31,078.87
Total Over/Under Budget: $24,408.37
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.
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.
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.