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. 

Tuesday Rosary After Mass 

The Tuesday Rosary will continue after the Novena ends. We will begin “after” the daily mass in the church. All are invited to participate and ask for Mary’s intercession. “The Rosary is a prayer both so humble and simple and a theologically rich in biblical content. I beg you to pray it.” — Pope St. John Paul II

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.

Women's Welcome Retreat

 February 22 - 23, 2025

Join us for the Women’s Welcome 2 Retreat on February 22 and 23, 2025. This free retreat will take place on the campus of St. Albert the Great.  This is a great opportunity to connect, relax, and grow together with the fellow women of St. Albert. For more details and to express your interest in attending, please fill out the interest form.

Baptism 

Does your child need the Sacrament of Baptism?  Our upcoming Baptism Services are scheduled for 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.

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 the Gospel today, Jesus tells us: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength…and you shall love your neighbor as yourself.”

Through your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul you can show your love for our Lord and your love of your neighbor who is hungry, hopeless, alone and frightened. 

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.

Special Disciples of Jesus Mass 

All are welcome! We hope your family will join us for the  Special Disciples of Jesus Mass.  We invite all Special Needs family and friends to St. Margaret Mary on Sunday, November 17 at 3pm. Your family will be welcomed with open arms and will hopefully meet other families in similar situations. The Mass will be shorter and geared towards our children. We hope to foster a Catholic community here with fellowship following Mass, so stick around to meet other families and kids. A light reception will follow in the Hospitality Room. For questions, more information or if you would like to help in this ministry, please contact Tara Mattingly at 502-690-2851 or tmattingly@stmm.org

St. Albert Men's Fellowship

Looking for brotherhood and a strong sense of community? The St. Albert Men's Fellowship is just for you!

All our parish brothers are invited  to come meet other like-minded men interested in forming strong friendships, deepening their faith, and participating in service. "As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." Proverbs 17:17

Join the Fellowship on Thursday, November 14th at 7:30pm in the Cafeteria for a Thanksgiving celebration! Join us for a night of football, drinks, and fellowship. Stay tuned for more details on the food spread. Commanders @ Eagles kicks off at 8:15PM.

If you have any questions, please contact Nick Norcia at NLNorcia@gmail.com

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
Doors open at 6pm, Trivia starts at 7pm

Presented by SAAM & The Noe Group

This year’s theme is college gameday! Dress up as your favorite team, player, mascot, coach,  game day anchor, the choices are endless! Prizes for the winning teams, best theme, split the pot and heads or tails.

Tables of 8 - $240 each
Tables will go on sale November 9 at 9:00am and can be purchased at St. Albert store. https://store.stalbert.org

DJ Dave with Odyssey Entertainment is the returning emcee for the evening. Water and soda will be available for free with table purchase. Bring your own food. 

Email trivia night chairs Nick and Erin Carter with questions. trivianight@stalbert.org  

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 cafeteria is hiring! Fast-paced and fun environment. Free lunch is provided. Monday-Friday, 7:45am-1:15pm. Must be able to lift 25lbs., pass a background check, and complete safe environment training. Contact Mary Lynn Peterman at mpeterman@stalbert.org.

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 Street Pavement Only!

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, landscaping and sidewalks. We thank you for your cooperation!