Centennial of St. Thérèse's Sainthood

Saturday May 17th | 5pm Mass

May 17th marks a truly historic milestone—100 years of Sainthood, a century of faith, devotion, and the enduring legacy of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Celebrate the centenary of the canonization of the "Little Flower" by joining us at the Saturday evening Vigil Mass. The adult choir will be singing in her honor. Let us gather together to honor her legacy and seek her intercession in our lives!

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.

Mass Schedule Update

Please note that the Wednesday evening and Friday noon Masses were offered only during Lent and are no longer being celebrated at this time. Also, the Saturday evening Mass will return to its usual 5:00 PM time following the Kentucky Derby holiday. Any permanent changes to the Mass schedule will be communicated well in advance. We apologize for any confusion caused by recent discrepancies in the parish calendar.

2025 Crusade for Children Collection

May 31st & June 1st

Since 1955, the Archdiocese of Louisville has contributed millions of dollars to the Crusade for Children. This community-wide effort changes the lives of children with special needs, and families and Catholic schools in the Archdiocese have benefited directly from the Crusade. On the weekend of May 31st & June 2nd, our parish will collect donations for this year's Crusade. Those who wish to donate may bring contributions to Mass or to the parish and put the word "Crusade" in the memo line. If giving online, you can credit our parish in the "Additional Details" portion of the giving platform. The online form will ask a question about crediting a fire department. Answer no and then the form will populate a question about crediting a Catholic parish. With a yes answer to that question, the online form provides a drop-down menu of parishes.

Resources for the Papal Interregnum

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

The conclave begins 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

Thank You!

Thank you so much for your wonderful support of Loaves & Fishes! You filled 6 grocery carts of food for EACM. Our June 1st food collection will be going to St. Ignatius Martyr Food Pantry.

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.

Homebound Ministers for Communion

We are currently seeking compassionate volunteers to serve as Homebound Ministers for Communion. This meaningful ministry brings the Eucharist and a sense of connection to those in our parish who are unable to attend Mass due to illness, age, or mobility issues. If you feel called to share your faith in this special way and can commit to visiting on the weekend or as needed, please contact Laura Graven at 425-3940. Training will be provided. Your presence could be a powerful reminder of God’s love and our parish community’s care!

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. 

Thank You!

Our 8th graders recently returned from their trip to Washington, D.C., Gettysburg, and New York City! We would like to take this opportunity to THANK YOU for your support this year to help to offset the cost of this incredible trip for our 8th graders! For many of our students, this was the trip of a lifetime, and it would not have been possible without your support!

Safe Environment Training

The next scheduled Safe Environment Training will take place on Tuesday, May 13th at 6:30 p.m., St. Margaret Mary, Church, 7813 Shelbyville Road; and Tuesday, May 20th at 4:00 p.m., Catholic Enrichment Center, Thea Bowman Hall (basement), 3146 West Broadway. All employees or volunteers who have contact with children or youth (18 and under) for ANY length of time are required to participate in one of the 2-hour Safe Environment Training Workshops.