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April 3 - 9, 2025
April 3 - 9, 2025
In This Issue:
In This Issue:
WORSHIP
WORSHIP
Easter Mass Intentions
Easter Mass Intentions
If you would like to offer up in prayer an intention at the Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday Masses this year, envelopes are due by Sunday, April 6th.
Holy Week Collections
Holy Week Collections
RICE BOWL COLLECTION
On Holy Thursday, our parish will take up the annual collection for our sisters and brothers across the globe facing hardships like hunger and climate change. Through your Lenten alms, we have the power to make the world a better place for all.
HOLY LAND COLLECTION
On Good Friday, our parish will take up the annual collection to support Christians and holy places in the Holy Land. Stand in solidarity with the Church as a witness of peace.
LENT
LENT
Lenten Reconciliation Service
Lenten Reconciliation Service
Join us for reflection and reconciliation at our communal penance service on Sunday, April 13th at 1:00 PM in the church. The service will include prayers, readings from Scripture, and an Examination of Conscience to help prepare our hearts for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Then stay for "no excuse" confession after the service.
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday
On the weekend of April 12th & 13th, we will celebrate Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord which will lead us into Holy Week. The blessing of palms will take place at all the Masses. Weather permitting, we will also have a Procession with Palms at the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Parishioners will be invited to be part of a grand procession that will make its way through the Prayer Garden and back into church.
Adoration
Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration:
Every Wednesday from 1pm-5pm and Friday morning after the 8:30am daily Mass.
Family Adoration:
Thursday, March 27th at 6:00pm.
Additional Masses during Lent
Additional Masses during Lent
Wednesdays (except Ash Wednesday) at 5:00pm and Fridays at 12:00pm (noon).
Stations of the Cross:
Stations of the Cross:
Every Friday (including Good Friday) at 7:00 pm in the church.
Reconciliation:
Reconciliation:
Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri., 9:00am after daily Mass.
Wednesdays, 4:30pm & 6:00pm before/after Mass.
Fridays, 11:30am & 12:30pm before/after Mass.
Saturdays, 3:45pm before evening Mass.
Easter
Easter
Chrism Mass
Chrism Mass
Tuesday, April 15th | 7:00pm | Cathedral of the Assumption
All are invited to attend the Chrism Mass, celebrated by Archbishop Fabre. At this liturgy, the Holy Oils which will be used throughout the archdiocese in the coming year are blessed and consecrated by the archbishop. In addition, the priests of the archdiocese will renew their priestly promises.
The Sacred Triduum
The Sacred Triduum
The word “Triduum” comes from the Latin word meaning “three days,” and encompasses the three most sacred days in the Church year. It begins at sundown on Holy Thursday, reaches a high point at the Easter Vigil,and concludes with evening prayer at sundown on Easter Sunday. The liturgical celebrations during the Triduum on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, the Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday are rich with symbolism and flow from one to another in a seamless way. While it may appear as if these liturgies are separate and distinct, they are actually intended to be one continuous celebration that commemorates the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus.
Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Holy Thursday)
April 17th | 7:00 p.m.
Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday)
April 18th | 3:00 p.m.
Stations of the Cross at 7:00 p.m.
Day of Fast and Abstinence from meat. Fasting allows a person to eat one full meal.
Two smaller meals may be taken in addition, but should not equal one full meal.
The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night
April 19th | 8:45 p.m.
Easter Sunday
April 20th | 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m.
Please note that there will be no 8:30a.m. daily Mass on Holy Thursday, April 17th; neither 8:30a.m daily Mass nor 12:00p.m. Lenten Mass on Good Friday, April 18th. There will be neither 8:30a.m daily Mass nor 5p.m. evening Mass on Holy Saturday, April 19th.
Join Us for the Easter Vigil
Join Us for the Easter Vigil
Join us at the Easter Vigil as we welcome catechumens & candidates into the Catholic Church.
The Great Vigil of Easter is one of the most beautiful and oldest known rites of the church, dating back to the second century. It brings worshippers, literally and symbolically, from darkness into light. Celebrate the first Eucharist of the Easter season and the sacraments of Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation for those joining the Catholic faith. A reception will follow immediately after Mass.
FAITH FORMATION & EDUCATION
FAITH FORMATION & EDUCATION
The Wild Goose Is Loose
The Wild Goose Is Loose
Parish Wide Study on the Holy Spirit
A Video study and discussion on the Holy Spirit.
“Wild Goose” was a term that the ancient Celts used for the Holy Spirit. The Wild Goose is a video series featuring Fr. Dave Pivonkia, TOR and various interviews. Filmed in various locations from Niagara Falls to the California desert, the Wild Goose invites viewers to an encounter, or a renewed encounter with the Holy Spirit.
Beginning Tuesday evenings – April 29 through June 3rd from 7:00-8:30pm in Parish Life Center. (Six Sessions)
Please RSVP to Debbie Shearn by April 21st dkshea01@hotmail.com to ensure enough handouts are printed.
St. Albert Book Club
St. Albert Book Club
April 24th | 10:30am | SHC
The April book will be The Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary: From the Visions of Ven. Anne Catherine Emmerich by Anne Catherine Emmerich.
The May book will be The Fourth Quarter of Your Life: Embracing What Matters Most by Allen Hunt & Matthew Kelly.
There is no cost to join and no pre-registration is required. Just read the book and show up! We will meet in the Sacred Heart Center on the last Thursday of the month at 10:30am.
SOCIAL CONCERNS
SOCIAL CONCERNS
Check out the Social Concerns website for all the current information and happenings!
https://sites.google.com/stalbert.org/st-albert-social-concerns/home
Loaves & Fishes
Loaves & Fishes
April 5th & 6th
Our next food collection will be going to Sr. Visitor. They are always in need of bleach, dish detergent, jellies, ketchup, mustard, BBQ sauces, cooking oil, flour & rice. As always, thank you for helping to alleviate food insecurity in our local community!
ReSolutions Spring Recycle & Re-Use Event
ReSolutions Spring Recycle & Re-Use Event
The Environmental Concerns Committee would like to encourage everyone at St. Albert’s parish to support our friends at RESolutions and the City of Plantation in their annual Spring Cleaning and Donation event next Saturday, April 12 th from 9 – 11A.M. It’s a wonderful opportunity for all of us to help the environment. RESolutions is showing their love for the environment by helping us recycle items we might otherwise toss away, and by allowing us to donate items (and thus allowing others to reuse them) that others need. Let us show our love for the environment by supporting RESolutions in this most worthwhile event. Remember, you do make a difference, please make it a positive one. Thanks! Environmental Ernie
Accepted Items
Accepted Items
Paper shredding
Electronics recycling (including old Televisions, computers, monitors)
DVD/VHS players
Cell phones
Expired prescription
Tattered US flags
Batteries (no car/vehicle)
Donated Items:
Gently used backpacks, sleeping bags
Books, DVD's, games, puzzles
New toiletries
Baby/children's clothes, toys, gear, blankets, newborn onesies, sleepers
Diapers (sizes 3-6), wipes, baby lotion, hair and body wash
Winter Coats & Shoes
Home goods (dishes, lamps, artworks, etc.)
Intact Furniture
Red Cross Blood Drive
Red Cross Blood Drive
April 13th | 8am-12:30pm | Parish Life Complex
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 4/13/25 from 8am 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.
PASTORAL CARE
PASTORAL CARE
Seasonal Flower Ministry
Seasonal Flower Ministry
Weekend of April 12th & 13th
Let our parishioners know you care by bringing a flower to one of our ill, homebound or bereaved. Just choose a flower with name and card attached provided by your Pastoral Care Team and deliver. It’s that easy! Thanks for spreading the love!
Markey's Group
Markey's Group
Tuesday, April 16th | 5pm
The April gathering of Markey’ Group will take place on Tuesday, April 15th at 5:00pm. We will meet for dinner at Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen located at 10403 Westport Rd. Please note the change in time. We will be moving from lunch to dinner meetings for the summer months as daylight savings time has arrived. Hopefully, this will allow those who work during the day to have easier access to our gatherings.
Markey’s Group is a community of individuals who have experienced the loss of a spouse. We meet for a meal once a month for the purpose of lively conversation and fun. New members are always welcome. If you plan to attend the April dinner, please contact Mike Ahrens by phone or text at 836-7847 by Monday, April 14th at Noon.
PARISH LIFE
PARISH LIFE
Sprouts Eggcellent Event
Sprouts Eggcellent Event
The Sprouts Ministry for families with young children will be hosting their Easter event on Palm Sunday, April 13th after the 10:30 am Mass. RSVP using the link. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C4FA9AD2B0-55840101-sprouts
PARISH NEWS
PARISH NEWS
Parish Pastoral Council Nominations
Parish Pastoral Council Nominations
It is with great pleasure to announce that it is time to begin the process of identifying new members for the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC). In consultation with the Pastor, the PPC actively listens to and identifies the needs and concerns of the parishioners and develops a parish pastoral plan to respond to these needs working closely with the parish staff. The Council also seeks to implement the plan by seeking the involvement of parishioners.
Prayerfully consider nominating yourself or others within the Parish with their approval. Nomination identification is open until Sunday, June 1, 2025. Nominations can be sent to tedsims@icloud.com, subject line: PPC Nomination, or can be brought to the Parish office.
Mass Time Survey Results
Mass Time Survey Results
We would like to thank everyone who took the time to participate in our recent survey about Mass times. Your feedback will help us better serve our community by making decisions that reflect the needs and preferences of our parish family. We are committed to ensuring that our worship times are accessible for all, and your responses will play a crucial role in shaping our next steps.
Also included in our survey was a section for comments. One suggestion repeatedly expressed was interest in a Sunday evening Mass. We look forward to your participation in an upcoming survey where we will explore the feasibility of offering a Sunday evening Mass.
Thank you once again for your time, insight, and continued support. We look forward to seeing you at Mass and continuing to grow together in faith.
We Made our Goal!
We Made our Goal!
Thank you for your generous support of the 2025 Catholic Services Appeal. We made our goal! Your gifts aid in important diocesan ministries and also directly help our parish community. Thank you!
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 or to make a donation, visit www.ArchLou.org/CSA.
TITHES & OFFERINGS
TITHES & OFFERINGS
WEEK ENDING March 30:
Numbers not available this week
Cash & Check: $
Online Giving: $
Total Rcvd as of March 31st for FY 2024-25: $
Needed Budget as of March 31st for FY 2024-25: $
Total Over/Under Budget: $
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.
HOW CAN I GIVE TO ST. ALBERT?
HOW CAN I GIVE TO ST. ALBERT?
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.
STOCK DONATIONS
STOCK DONATIONS
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.
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