Saturday Vigil Mass Time Change – May 3rd

In the spirit of balancing faith and fellowship, please note the Saturday Vigil Mass will be celebrated at 4:00 PM this weekend to accommodate those planning to celebrate the Kentucky Derby. In addition, we will NOT be offering Confession before Mass. (We will celebrate our morning daily Mass at 8:30 AM followed by Confession at 9AM)

Mother’s Day Mass Intentions

If you would like to offer up in prayer an intention at the Mother’s Day weekend Masses this year, envelopes are due by Sunday, May 4th. 

World Day of Prayer for Vocations 

Sunday, May 11th

Join the Universal Church in observing the World Day of Prayer for Vocation! This day is a reminder to pray for and support those discerning the priesthood, religious life, and other vocations in the Church.

Here are three simple ways you can participate:

• Pray: Offer a Rosary or a personal Holy Hour for an increase in vocations.

• Encourage: Take a moment to affirm someone who may have a vocation to priesthood or religious life.

• Special Intention at Mass: Offer your Mass intentions for priests, seminarians, and all those discerning their vocations.

Resources for the Papal Interregnum

Fr. Chris will be in Rome from April 21- May 2nd. He will be posting on our Parish Facebook page which can be found at St. Albert the Great Parish Facebook Page.

Catholic News Agency also has good resources and live broadcasts on EWTN Global Catholic Television Network.

The conclave will begin on Wednesday, May 7th. Major news organizations will provide updates on the conclave, especially during the voting sessions and when the new pope is announced. The official Vatican news agency, Vatican News, will also provide detailed information and updates on the conclave.   

National Catholic Youth Conference

The Archdiocese will once again be sending a delegation to the National Catholic Youth Conference, in Indianapolis, on November 20-23. Any high school youth interested in attending should contact Deacon Mark through the parish office by April 29th. The cost is $500 and includes lodging, transportation and Arch Lou support. Additionally, each participant receives a $125 discount from the Catholic Education Foundation. For questions contact ncyc@archlou.org.

St. Albert Book Club

May 29th | 10:30am | SHC

The May book will be The Fourth Quarter of Your Life: Embracing What Matters Most by Allen Hunt & Matthew Kelly; the June book will be The Shroud Face to Face by Robert Orlando; and the book club will not meet in July. 

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.

Loaves & Fishes

May 3rd & 4th

Please put all food donations in the wood bins by noon on Sunday, May 4th. We are always in need of extra hands to help load the food for transportation immediately after Mass.

• Diced tomatoes

• Vegetable or olive oil, ketchup, mustard, mayo

• Spaghetti and pasta sauce

• Peanut butter and jelly

• Pancake mix and syrup

• Crackers

As always, thank you for helping to alleviate food insecurity in our local community!

Little Way Mother’s Day Card & Mass Offering

May 10th & 11th

In honor of Mother’s Day, Little Way Pregnancy Center will be offering a beautiful, grace-filled gift for mothers. Archbishop Shelton will offer a mass for your mother—living or deceased.

It is said that— “The graces acquired by having a Mass said for a special intention are beyond earthly comprehension. The Mass is the greatest prayer and therefore the most powerful means to help others and ourselves gain eternity with him.”

Mother’s Day cards detailing the gift of this special Mass offered by our Archbishop, will be available Mother’s Day weekend in the back of church. All proceeds will benefit the life-saving work of Little Way. Thank you for your support.

Help Wanted: Pastoral Associate 

St. Albert the Great is seeking a Pastoral Associate for Pastoral Care. This full-time position collaborates closely with the pastor and parish staff to serve the pastoral and spiritual needs of our parishioners. If you feel God might be calling you to serve in this way, we’d love to hear from you! The job description and qualifications can be found at https://www.archlou.org/about-the-archdiocese/human-resources/employment-opportunities/parish-job-openings/. Resumes should be sent to: Pastor Fr. Chris Lubecke frchris@stalbert.org or Larry Brunner, Business Manager lbrunner@stalbert.org.

Markey's Group

The next gathering of Markey’s Group will take place on Tuesday, May 20th at 5:00pm. We will meet for dinner at Longhorn Steakhouse located at 9700 Von Allmen Court near the Norton Brownsboro Medical Complex. Markey’s Group provides a monthly opportunity for those who have experienced the loss of a spouse to socialize and enjoy a meal together. The purpose is to have an evening out with fun conversation. New members are always welcome. If you plan to attend the dinner on May 20 th, please RSVP by call or text to Mike Ahrens at (502) 836-7847 by Noon on Monday, May 19th.

Substitute Teachers Wanted - Preschool 

St. Albert Preschool preschool program, is looking for energetic individuals 18 or older, that enjoy working with children, to join our team for the 2025-2026 school year.

Substitutes are needed on an ongoing basis throughout the school year. Team members will supervise and assist students with a variety of tasks. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 7:15am - 3:00pm. 

Applicants must be 18 or older, have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, complete a background check (including fingerprinting), attend Safe Environment Training, and complete 15 hours of continuing education training. If interested, please contact the Preschool Director, Elizabeth Dallenbach, at edallenbach@stalbert.org

Cafeteria Help Wanted

We’re looking for a dependable, friendly individual to join our school cafeteria team! Make a daily difference in students’ lives! 

Hours are Monday-Friday 7:45am-1:15pm. Fast-paced, fun environment. Free lunch provided. Applicants must be able to lift 25lbs., pass a background check, and take the Archdiocese of Louisville Safe Environment Training Class. If interested please contact mpeterman@stalbert.org. 

Aces Derby Party

May 4th | 11:30am | Visitation Hall (cafeteria) 

We have moved the races to another track! The ACES Oaks Day Celebration will now be held in Visitation Hall (the cafeteria). We begin at the same time, 11:30am, and we'll have Churchill Downs streaming the whole day. We look forward to seeing you in your race day finery!