St. Joseph’s Day Mass

Wed., March 19th  |  5pm

Wednesday, March 19th is the Solemnity of St. Joseph. In his honor we will be having evening Mass at 5:00pm and school Mass at 9:45am. All are welcome! St. Joseph is venerated for his role in family life with Mary and Jesus. He is the patron saint of the universal church, fathers and workers, especially carpenters. Pop Francis writes, “In his relationship to Jesus, Joseph was the earthly shadow of the heavenly Father. He watched over him and protected him, never leaving him to go his own way. We can think of Moses’ words to Israel: ‘In the wilderness … you saw how the Lord your God carried you, just as one carries a child, all the way that you traveled’ (Deuteronomy 1:31). In a similar way, Joseph acted as a father for his whole life.”

Family Friendly Adoration 

Thurs., March 27th  |  6pm

Families and individuals of all ages are welcome!

This holy hour will include prayers, music, scripture and time for silent reflection. The presence of Christ in the Eucharist is real, true and substantial. We have an amazing opportunity to spend time with Jesus who is physically present in the Eucharist that is exposed on the altar.

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

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.

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 

Wednesdays (except Ash Wednesday) at 5:00pm and Fridays at 12:00pm (noon).

Stations of the Cross: 

Every Friday (including Good Friday) at 7:00 pm in the church.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Baptism 

Does your child need the Sacrament of Baptism?  Our upcoming Baptism Services are scheduled for Sunday, April 27th at noon, with Parent Preparation Class on Tuesday, April 8th at 6:30pm in church. Contact Sr. Sarah Yungwirth at 425-3940 or syungwirth@stalbert.org.

Lenten Tree

March 5th – March 23rd

The Lenten Tree is an annual gift-giving event which presents the parish with the opportunity to express our appreciation to our retired religious for their service and commitment to the Catholic Church. St. Albert the Great Parish families purchase personal care items which are given to show our love to over 400 religious from various organizations, including the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, the Little Sisters of the Poor and the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville and Mount St. Joseph in Owensboro, KY.

The Lenten Tree is set up in the gathering space and filled with paper crosses. The crosses share the wish list from each religious organization/home. Please consider taking a cross from the tree and purchasing a few of the items listed. Please return all items to the gathering space in a bag/box with the cross securely attached no later than NOON, Sunday, March 23rd. To purchase gifts off the Amazon use the registry for St Albert Giving Tree. 

The Social Concerns Committee sincerely appreciates the St. Albert the Great Parish Community for caring for our retired religious who give so much to our communities!

 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!

Environmental Concerns Committee

Laudato si Study Group

The Environmental Concerns Committee of St. Albert the Great parish would like to invite you to join a new study group being formed to read and discuss Laudato si, and to explore actions we can all take to help care for our common home. 

If you are interested in joining our group, please contact Mark Wehrley at 456-5176, or by using the Environmental Ernie web site’s “Contact Us” section. Go to: sites.google.com/stalbert.org/enviro-ernie-news/home. Remember, you do make a difference, please make it a positive one! Thanks, Environmental Ernie

Once again, it’s Fish Fry Time!

Lent’s here, and that means it’s once again Fish Fry Time! Who doesn’t love a good fish fry, and St. Albert has the best! While you’re enjoying your meal with the companionship of fellow parishioners, please remember the earth as well. Just look for me, Environmental Ernie, and place your aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and pull tabs in the recycling bins in the gym. I hope you enjoy our fish fry, and thanks for helping the earth. Remember, you do make a difference!

Markey's Group

The March gathering for Markey’s Group will take place on Tuesday, March 18 th at 11:30am. We will enjoy lunch this month at Bravo’s Restaurant located at 206 Bullitt Lane. Markey’s Group is a long-standing ministry of St. Albert the Great Church designed for those who have experienced the loss of a spouse and who wish to gather for fun, conversation, and fine dining. New members are always welcome. If you plan to attend our March lunch, please phone or text Mike Ahrens at (502) 836-7847 by Noon on Monday, March 17th.

Summer Picnic Raffle Sponsor Needed!

We are looking for a new 2025 picnic sponsor for the Capital Prize and Raffle booth! The sponsor of this booth can include marketing materials and/or a coupon for their business on the back of each raffle and capital prize ticket sold or distributed and can also include signage during the picnic weekend to advertise your business. Please reach out to Brittany Ullrich at 502-974-1641 if you’re interested and would like to discuss the sponsorship opportunity!