St Albert Pictorial Directory

Feb. 13-15; Feb. 17-19; Feb. 27-March 1, 2025

A pictorial directory is a powerful tool in our church to help each of us know each other better. Our last directory is now out-dated and it is time for a new one. We want everyone to get a new picture made so that our new directory will be complete. IT WON’T BE COMPLETE WITHOUT YOU! Your participation will help the church and yourself. Every family photographed for the directory will receive a copy of the directory and an 8x10 portrait at no cost. Sign up for your session here! Photo dates are: Feb. 13-15; Feb. 17-19; Feb. 27 - March 1, 2025. You will have a professional photography session, see your proofs, and have the opportunity to purchase extra portraits for family and friends. 

Epiphany Masses

The Feast of Epiphany is the traditional time for the blessing of homes. Chalk is used to mark the symbols 20 + C + M + B + 25 on the lintel of the doorway. We use chalk to remind us of the dust of the earth from which God created us. The numerals represent the current year and the letters represent the first initials of the Magi, traditionally known as Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar. The letters also stand for Christus Mansionem Benedicat which means “May Christ bless this house”. These symbols are separated by four crosses.

The following prayer may be said: Lord God of heaven and earth, you revealed your only begotten Son to every nation by the guidance of a star. Bless this house and all who inhabit it. Fill them with the light of Christ, that their concern for others may reflect your love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Fr. Schultz will bless chalk at this weekend's Masses. Take a blessed chalk kit home with you after Mass this weekend! We will also have a small treat for children by the three kings in our nativity scene. The school will bless their classroom doorways next week.  

Jubilee Mass

Pope Francis has announced a Jubilee Year for 2025, the theme of which is “Pilgrims of Hope.” While the Holy Father is officially opening the Year of Hope on December 24, 2024 in St. Peter’s Square, Archbishop Fabre has invited all priests of the Archdiocese to acknowledge the opening of the Holy Year by celebrating a special Mass on Monday, January 13th, 2025 (the first weekday of Ordinary Time) in their parishes, according to the Mass formulary provided by the Dicastery for Divine Worship.  At St. Albert we will have music and special prayers at the 8:30 a.m. Mass on Monday, January 13th in honor of the Year of Hope.

St. Albert Book Club

For the next meeting, on January 30th, the book will be Tattoos on the Heart by Gregory Boyle. There is no cost to join and no pre-registration required. Just read the book and show up! We will meet in the Sacred Heart Center at 10:30am.

Baptism 

Does your child need the Sacrament of Baptism?  Our upcoming Baptism Services are scheduled for Sunday, February 2ndat noon, with Parent Preparation Class on Thursday, January 23rd at 6:30pm in church. Contact Sr. Sarah Yungwirth at 425-3940 or syungwirth@stalbert.org.

Environmental Concerns Committee

Holiday Lights Recycling

The Environmental Concerns Committee will be collecting holiday lights the weekends of January 11th /12th. As you undecorate from the holidays and find that you have lights that are broken, that don’t work, or only partly work, just bring them with you to church and we’ll take it from there. 

Electronics Recycling

Maybe you got some new electronic devices as gifts this year. Wonderful! But what do you do with the old ones? That’s where our friends at Greenway Shredding and Recycling come in. You can take all your old electronics (and batteries too) to them at 2318 Watterson Trail in J-town and they will gladly recycle those devices for free. It’s a win-win, both for you and the environment. Of course, you can recycle electronics there any time of the year. I’m sure you will enjoy your new electronics even more knowing you’ve disposed of your old ones responsibly. Remember, you do make a difference, please make it a positive one! Thanks, Environmental Ernie

For more recycling tips go to the St. Albert Environmental Concerns Website at https://sites.google.com/stalbert.org/enviro-ernie-news/home

Epiphany Collection

January 4th & 5th 

Help us continue to be a blessing to others!

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 sustain our pantry for the winter. We appreciate your continued support.

• Pine Sol, Toilet Bowl Cleaner, Lysol Spray

• Toothpaste

• Shampoo, Conditioner (men, women, children)

• Laundry Detergent, Dryer Sheets

• Toilet Paper

• Body wash and bars of soap

• Canned vegetables, soups

• Non-perishable food items

Saint Vincent de Paul 

Today we celebrate the feast of the Epiphany, where the Magi find the newborn king and offer him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.

In the spirit of the Magi, please put your gift in the St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box so that comfort and peace can once again be given to a newborn child.

The St. Vincent de Paul Conference at St. Albert is seeking someone to assist us with the taxfiling process. Specifically, we are looking for an individual with experience e-filing the 990EZ, the tax document required for our size nonprofit. We would like to find someone and start this process as soon as possible. Interested individuals can contact LuAnn West at lwysewest@outlook.com or 920-539-2209. If you don’t have this experience but know ofsomeone with that expertise you can give us the contact information for that individual, and we will happily make the contact. We would appreciate any assistance.

Markey's Group

The next gathering of Markey’s Group will take place on Tuesday, January, 21st at 11:30am at Cunningham's, 6301 River Rd, Prospect (Note: we are meeting for lunch) 

Markey’s Group invites anyone who has experienced the loss of a spouse to join us for socializing and the enjoyment of a good meal. If you have been unable to attend in the evening but are available during the day, this would be a great time to check us out. If you plan to attend the lunch on November 19th, please contact Mike Ahrens at (502) 836-7847 by Noon on Monday January 20th to reserve a spot.