2024 Catholic Services Appeal: Bringing Christ to Others

Thanks to everyone who has already donated to the CSA! We have raised $75,068 or 53% of our $142,600 goal. Please consider supporting the campaign. No donation is too small! 

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. 

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.

All Saints Day Vigil

On Thursday October 31st, Halloween night we will offer a Candlelit Mass for All Saints at 9:00pm. Relics of saints will be exposed for veneration after Mass. Confession and Eucharistic Adoration will begin at 8pm.

All Saints Day Mass

Friday, November 1st is All Saints Day and is a holy day of obligation. Masses are at 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. (school children will attend Mass at 9:45 a.m.) This feast day has been in existence since 844 when Pope Gregory IV set November 1 for a festival in honor of all the saints.

The saints in heaven give us courage that it is possible to spend our lives being faithful to God and charitable toward each other. They model for us gospel living.

St. Bernard of Clairvaux said, “Calling to mind the saints arouses in us above all else a longing to enjoy their company.”

All Souls Day

November is the month the church sets aside specifically to honor and pray for those who have died. Every year on November 2nd the church celebrates the Feast of All Souls. It is a special day to remember those who have died and to pray for them. On Saturday evening, November 2nd, at the 5 p.m. Mass we will honor those who have been buried from our church since November of last year.

Families of our deceased parishioners are invited to attend as well as anyone who has lost a loved one in the last year. Indeed, all are invited to this special Mass to pray for all souls, trusting that God will hear and answer our prayers that the deceased will know eternal light, happiness and peace. At this Mass, names of the deceased from our parish are sung during a special Litany. Other names of those who have passed away since November, 2023 and whose funerals were held at other locations will be spoken during the Litany. For more information, contact Laura Sullivan, Director of Music and Worship, lsullivan@stalbert.org or 425-3940 ext. 148.

Mass for our Military

We will be celebrating the courageous men and women who have served—and are serving—our country at St. Albert the Great’s Veterans Day Mass at 9:30am on Monday, November 11th. We invite all veterans and current service men and women to attend our Veteran’s Day Mass, planned by St. Albert the Great School’s 8th Grade class.

Trunk or Treat After Mass

Saturday, October  26th

The St. Albert School PTO will be hosting a Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 26th from 6pm to 9pm immediately after Mass. The parking lot from the gym to the primary school wing will not be available to park for Mass. Please park in the front of church or in the parking lot by the secondary wing of the school.

Students and young children in the St. Albert Community are invited to wear a costume to Mass. (No masks during Mass, no gore, guns/swords or inappropriate costumes) Dressing as your favorite saint is encouraged! This event is not open to the public.

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.

Litlle Way Baby Bottle Boomerang Fundraiser

All bottles should be returned this weekend!

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

• Cranberries

• Fruit

• Cake & frosting

• Tea/Lemonade boxed or powder only

St. Vincent de Paul Society

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus asks Bartimaeus: “What do you want me to do for you?” And he answers, “Master, I want to see.” Let us ask Jesus for the grace to “see” our brothers and sisters who are poor and lonely.

Through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is able to bring God’s love and mercy to families in our community needing assistance for utilities and rent. God Bless You!

Red Cross Blood Drive

Sunday, November 17th 

8:00am - 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 and the St. Albert school children are sponsoring our quarterly Red Cross blood drive in the Parish Life Complex on Sunday, November 17th from 8:00am until 12:30pm. 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.

Safe Environment Training

All St. Albert employees and volunteers who have contact with children, youth (18 and under) and vulnerable adults for ANY length of time are required to complete a two-step process:

• An Archdiocesan approved background check (should be done first).

• Attend an IN PERSON Safe Environment Training (SET) provided through the Archdiocese.

The Archdiocese of Louisville will be hosting a Safe Environment Training at St. Albert on Monday, November 11th at 6:30pm in the Parish Life Complex. No advance registration is necessary. IMPORTANT REMINDER:  No one under the age of 16 will be admitted to the training, this includes infants.

St. Albert Trivia Night

College Gameday Edition

December 7, 2024

Presented by SAAM & The Noe Group

Click HERE to learn about sponsorships available for Trivia Night. Get your table early by sponsoring Trivia Night today!!

St. Albert Parish or School Christmas Ornaments

Celebrate the holidays with a beautiful, customizable keepsake ornament with the parish or school logo. $20 each or two for $35. Can be personalized with a date ($1), name ($1) or both ($2). To order, please send order details to Shannon Stafford Ndsmc95@yahoo.com or text 502-930-4512. All proceeds go towards the 8th grade class trip. 

St. Albert School is Hiring

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.

Please Park on the Pavement!

We are fortunate to have a vibrant and loving Catholic community with many opportunities for worship, service and fellowship. Often we have multiple events occur on our campus which puts a strain on the parking available to our parishioners and guests. If you need to park on the streets surrounding the St. Albert campus, we ask that you be considerate of neighbor's concerns. Please do not park on both sides of the street and refrain from having your vehicle's tires on lawns. We thank you for your cooperation!

Scouting for Food

Every year Scouts from all over the country participate in this project to feed the hungry. This year on November 9, St. Albert the Great BSA Scouts will distribute Scouting for Food flyers, letting our North Lyndon & Graymoor-Devondale community know that they will be back to collect bags of food on November 16. So, if you see our Scouts walking around your neighborhood drive slowly and support them as they fight food insecurity in our local community!