Holiday Office Schedule

The parish office will be closed for the Christmas and New Year holidays beginning Wednesday, December 24th through Friday, January 2nd. Call 425-3940 ext. 106 for sacramental emergencies. It’s hard to believe that the holiday season is upon us! 

St. Albert School Play Café Is Hiring!

Do you enjoy working with children in grades JK–5th? The Play Café is looking for responsible, energetic individuals 18 years and older to join our team! This is a wonderful part-time opportunity for anyone who loves helping kids learn, play, and grow in a safe and welcoming environment. College students and young-at-heart seniors are especially welcome!

Hours: Monday–Friday, 2:15 PM–5:30 PM
If you’re interested or would like more information, please contact Debbie Lynch at dlynch@stalbert.org.

Second Collection for Archdiocesan Charities

Our parish will conduct the annual collection for Catholic Charities of Louisville on December 27-28. Your generosity helps to fund many vital ministries and social services, including:

• The Sister Visitor Center & Fr. Jack Jones Food Pantries.

• Indigent Burial program. 

• Bakhita Empowerment Initiative combating human trafficking.

• The Long-Term Care Ombudsman, serving close to 15,000 residents in long-term care homes.

• Community gardeners with Common Earth Gardens 

Rorate Mass

Saturday, December 20th | 7:00am

Join us for a beautiful Marian Mass celebrated by candlelight at sunrise—a treasured Advent tradition. Experience this peaceful dawn prayer as we reflect on the hope and light that Jesus brings into the world. The Mass intention will be for the departed members of the St. Albert Community this past year.

12 Hours of Mercy 

Monday, December 22nd | 9:00am-9:00pm

Join us for 12 hours of Confession and Eucharistic Adoration as we prepare our hearts to welcome Christ this Christmas. Take this special opportunity to receive God’s healing mercy and renew your spirit.

• 9:00am Exposition of the Eucharist & Morning Prayer (Liturgy of the Hours) 

• 9:30am Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary

• 11:30am Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary

• 12:00pm Noon Mass with Midday Prayer (Liturgy of the Hours)

• 2:00pm Office of Readings (Liturgy of the Hours)

• 3:00pm Divine Mercy Chaplet

• 4:30pm Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary

• 5:00pm Mass with Evening Prayer (Liturgy of the Hours)

• 8:00pm Chanted Night Prayer (Liturgy of the Hours) with Benediction of the Holy Eucharist

St. Albert Book Club

Our book for January is Rome Sweet Home by Scott and Kimberly Hahn, a book about their conversion to Catholicism. We will meet on the last Thursday of January, the 29th, at 10:00am in the Sacred Heart Center.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) 

Sunday, December 20th | 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 at 7:00pm. Next meeting is December 20th.

Styrofoam Recycling

Christmas is just a few days away. Perhaps you will receive something this year packed in Styrofoam. Although Styrofoam is an extremely useful product, it is incredibly harmful to our environment. Though most Styrofoam isn’t recycled, packaging Styrofoam is. The Environmental Concerns Committee will be collecting packaging Styrofoam (though not the “peanuts”) on the weekend of December 27th /28th . We will have bins set up and marked back behind the cafeteria near the dumpsters. Just bring any packaging Styrofoam you have with you to church that weekend and put in one of the bins. We will see that it gets recycled properly. Thanks. Remember, you do make a difference, please make it a positive one! Thanks, Environmental Ernie

Note: We will recycle Holiday lights on the weekends of January 3rd /4th and 10th/11th.

Epiphany Collection for Hand in Hand Ministries

January 4th -11th, 2026

Hand in Hand Ministries is in need of donations for the Auxier Center in Eastern Kentucky that assists 100+ families each month. These donations will help us sustain our pantry for the winter months. We appreciate your continued support.

• Deodorant (men, women)

• Toothpaste & Toothbrushes

• Shampoo & Conditioner (men, women, children)

• Paper Towels

• Toilet Paper

• Body Wash & Bar Soap

• Feminine Hygiene Products

Travel to Turkey with Fr. Chris!

October 12-22, 2026

Istanbul | Cappadocia | Pisidian Antioch | Smyrna 

Join Fr. Chris on a spiritual journey to Turkey and experience the rich history of early Christianity. Explore the beauty and culture of Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pisidian Antioch, and Smyrna, on this unforgettable pilgrimage of faith and discovery!

This faith-filled trip includes daily breakfast and dinner, accommodations in 4 & 5-star hotels, guided tours, and time for prayer and fellowship. Cost is $5,799.00. Brochures located in the parish office.

Stewardship: Prayer, Participation, Generosity

St. Albert serves the spiritual, physical and social needs of our members through many ministries... Liturgy, sacramental preparation, bereavement, outreach to the elderly, poor or homeless, religious education, fish fry, summer picnic and many more... 

We thank you for your generous support of the parish­ — through your prayers at Mass, volunteering with a ministry and making a regular contribution to the weekly collection. Keep doing what you’re doing! 

As we head into the new year, we also ask you to consider taking on a leadership role and raising your contribution if you can do so, ensuring these worthwhile ministries can continue to serve our parishioners and those in need.

No gift to the Lord is too small. That’s true whether through volunteering your time or monetary giving! 

Please visit our Online Giving Portal at www.stalbert.org/giving to easily make donations to your St. Albert Community. 

End of Year Giving

As you begin year-end tax planning, take advantage of the charitable tax deduction for gifts made before December 31 and consider the variety of gift options available to you. Your gift to our parish can make a great difference to us and help you as well! 

For more information about planned giving please contact Larry Brunner at the parish office (lbrunner@stalbert.org) or visit the Archdiocese of Louisville website at https://www.archlou.org/the-gift-of-stock/. If you choose to make a donation, please mail or bring your check to the parish office no later than January 9th.