2024 Catholic Services Appeal: Bringing Christ to Others

Our Parish Goal: $142,600

Our Parish Participation Goal: 309 households 

The annual Catholic Services Appeal invites area Catholics to join together in supporting the more than 100 ministries, services, and programs offered by the Archdiocese. For information on the work of the Archdiocese of Louisville, visit www.ArchLou.org/CSA. 

• Funding from the Catholic Services Appeal helped welcome 317 new Catholics (201 Candidates and 116 Catechumens) into the Church last year through the RCIA program with the Office of Faith Formation.

• Funding from the Catholic Services Appeal provided marriage preparation and enrichment classes and/or retreats for 202 couples in the past year.

• Funding from the Catholic Services Appeal provides formation for the priesthood for 20 seminarians.

• Funding from the Catholic Services Appeal provided Safe Environment Training for 3,144 staff and volunteers who work with children or youth in the past year.

• Funding from the Catholic Services Appeal helps serve an average of over 9,200 individuals through the Food Pantry at the Sister Visitor Center each year.

Second Collection for Hurricane Helene Relief

Weekend of October 12th & 13th

Hurricane Helene has devasted parts of Florida, Georgia, both Carolinas, Virginia and Tennessee. We pray for those who lost their lives; and for those whose homes and livelihoods have been impacted by the hurricane. St. Albert will be taking up a second collection this weekend of October 12 & 13 if parishioners would like to give through the parish. Funds will be used to support emergency response and reconstruction efforts for the civic and faith communities affected. Checks should be made payable to St Albert the Great with "Hurricane Helene Relief" in the memo.

Annual Anniversary Mass 

Sunday, November 3, 2024

Cathedral of the Assumption, 12:00pm

The second of two annual Anniversary Masses with Archbishop Shelton will be held this year at 12:00 noon at the Cathedral of the Assumption on Sunday November 3, 2024.

Couples celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2024 of 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years are invited to send their names, addresses and number of years married to the parish office right away so they can be recognized at this special mass. 

Registration deadline for the event is October 21, 2024.

The event will be available for viewing via the Cathedral of the Assumption's YouTube Channel. 

Rosary Novena for our Country and the Upcoming Election 

Beginning September 10th, the rosary will be prayed every Tuesday for the 9 weeks leading up to the election, including election day on November 5th.  We will begin “after” the daily mass in the church. All are invited to participate and pray for our leaders and ask for Mary’s intercession and protection for our country.

St. Albert Book Club

Thursday, October 24th | 10:30am | Sacred Heart Center

The first book will be Maurice & Thérèse: The Story of A Love by Patrick Ahern. For the second meeting, on November 21st, the book will be Chasing Francis: A Pilgrim's Tale by Ian Morgan Cron. There is no cost to join and no pre-registration required. Just read the book and show up!

Baptism 

Does your child need the Sacrament of Baptism?  Our upcoming Baptism Services are scheduled for Saturday, November 9th during the 5:00pm Mass, with Parent Preparation Class on Tuesday, October 29th at 6:30 pm; and Sunday, December 15th at noon, with Parent Preparation Class on Tuesday, November 26th at 6:30pm. Contact Sr. Sarah Yungwirth at 425-3940 or syungwirth@stalbert.org.

Markey's Group

The next gathering for Markey’s Group will take place on Tuesday October 15th at 5:00pm. We will meet this month at Corner Café located at 9307 New LaGrange Rd. 

Markey’s group provides an opportunity for those who have experienced the loss of a spouse to gather for an evening of fun, conversation, and fine dining with others who have shared the same experience. If you plan to attend, please contact Mike Ahrens at 836-7847 by Noon on October 14th. This will help provide an accurate number of attendees so that the restaurant can properly prepare for us.

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. Third Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 8:00pm in the Sacred Heart Center. Next meeting is October 16th.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) 

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. Next meeting is October 20th.

Litlle Way Baby Bottle Boomerang Fundraiser

October 12th - 27th

In honor of Respect Life Month, we will be hosting our annual Baby Bottle Boomerang to support the work of Little Way Pregnancy Center. Empty baby bottles to be filled with donations are in the back of the church. Please return your bottles on the weekend of October 26/27th.

For 40 years, Little Way Pregnancy Center has served the women and families in our community - offering free medical services, parenting classes, baby closet items and support groups at our new ministry, The Rose - over 3500 client visits annually. All proceeds will benefit the center.

Loaves & Fishes Thanksgiving Baskets

Now Through November 17th

It’s that time of year again. Loaves & Fishes will be collecting food for our annual EACM Thanksgiving Baskets. Food can be dropped off any time through November 17th. This spring we donated 999lbs of food to EACM. Let's do it again! We hope to collect enough food to make 75-80 baskets.

Food items Needed:

• Instant Mashed Potatoes

• Green beans

• Corn

• Packaged or Canned Gravy

• Box stuffing

• Fruit

• Cake & frosting

• Tea/Lemonade boxed or powder only

Save the Date! St. Albert Trivia Night

College Gameday Edition

December 7, 2024

Presented by SAAM & The Noe Group

Join us for a lively night of fun and entertainment. Back by popular demand DJ Dave will serve as your emcee. More info to come soon!

Knight of Columbus Coats for Kids

October 19th & 20th

The Knights of Columbus of the Archdiocese of Louisville is working with Catholic Charities and St Vincent de Paul to provide 1,200 winter jackets for children in the Louisville area this winter. These high quality winter jackets are purchased directly from Khights of Columbus Supreme in New Haven, Connecticut for a cost of $20 each. To date they have received donations of $4,000 or 200 jackets.

Help them reach their goal of providing winter jackets to children in our Louisville community! Donate in the back of church the weekend of October 19th & 20th or donate online beginning October 12th at https://bit.ly/3EDSBBh