Thank You Coit Cleaning!

FOR BEING SO GENEROUS

Thank you to Mark and Eunice Krish and Coit Cleaning for pressure cleaning our church ceramic floors this past week. Their annual donation of this service restores the tile floors after the long winter months. 

We couldn’t do it without donors like you – thank you for helping us make our worship space an inviting place for our parishioners to experience God's word and celebrate the Eucharist.

In addition, they are longtime advertisers in our weekly bulletin. Please consider supporting their business as a thank you for their generosity to our parish. www.coit.com

Temporary Housing

We will have two priests who will be temporarily living in our rectory while awaiting housing at their assignments. We are pleased that we can assist the Archdiocese in this matter. "My God will fully supply whatever you need, in accord with his glorious riches in Christ Jesus". Phil 4:19

RCIA

Congratulations and blessings to the following on receiving the sacraments of entry into the Catholic Church during the Easter Vigil. Mac & Ashley Adams, Sue Brown, Clayton Condon, Susan Glasgow, Tyler & Kaylynn  Grubbs, Jason Hostetler, Michael & Laura Kearns, Candace Le, Sarah Portman, Tim & Sondra Rembowski, Chris & Sarah Vincent, and Nicole Krumme. May the Holy Spirit guide them on their journey as a member of our Church, and may it be filled with peace and happiness.

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the holy Spirit". Rm 15:13

Baptism

Congratulations to the following families on the baptism of their children: Owen McKinley and Simspon Evan, sons of Mac and Ashley Adams; Louis Russell, son of Sam & Stephanie Vonderheide.

Our next Baptisms will be held on Sunday, May 12th at 8:00am Mass, with the Parent Preparation class on May 1st from 6:30-8:00pm in church. If you are interested in having your child baptized, please contact Sr. Sarah Yungwirth at 425-3940 ext. 109 or syungwirth@stalbert.org.

Vacation Bible School 

SAVE THE DATE! Vacation Bible School will be held June 25th-June 28th from 9:00am-12:00pm. VBS is open to all children in the parish age 4 years old to children who will be entering the 5th grade.

Love Children? Want to help Children Grow in their Friendship With God? Need Service Hours?Volunteers are needed to help with Vacation Bible School!  Our Scuba VBS is going to be a lot of fun- an underwater adventure with Jesus!  We need people to help lead stations, take care of snack, be group leaders and other great things along the way!  Students entering 7th grade- Adults are needed to help make Scuba VBS as awesome as it can be! If you are interested in helping to volunteer, please contact St. Sarah at syungwirth@stalbert.org or call 502-425-3940, ext. 109.  (Registration forms for Scuba will be going out in the Spring.)

Families of Light

Keep the candle burning! Join us for fun and fellowship!

Saturday, April 27th following 5pm Mass

• Who: Family members of child(ren) baptized since April 2023

• What: Come join us for some fellowship while sharing wine & snacks

• When: Saturday, April 27th after 5pm Mass

• Where: St. Joseph room or cafeteria (size pending)

Please respond to Sr. Sarah Yungwirth at 425-3940 or syungwirth@stalbert.org.

Loaves & Fishes

THANK YOU!

Thank you to everyone who donated items to EACM this month. We filled 17 grocery carts or 1,110 lbs of food! Your generous spirit will provide meals to families in need in our local community. And special thanks to the parishioners who helped load the food into cars after Mass. Many hands make light work! 

St. Vincent dePaul

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus explains the meaning of the scriptures. Like the disciples, when we offer and receive forgiveness our hearts burn because we encounter the risen Christ within us.  

Have you considered answering the call to “help the poor find forgiveness and healing in their life” by joining the Society of St. Vincent de Paul?

Environmental Concerns Committee

Earth Day 2024 is quickly approaching. This year’s global theme is “Planet vs. Plastics.” We’ll look at the impact plastic is having on our environment in the future. For now, it’s crucial to remember the earth every day, not just once a year. The earth is truly one of the utmost gifts from God to humanity. If you doubt that, try living without it. It’s impossible. And remember, there is no backup for the earth. As Pope Francis said in Laudato Si’, “creation can only be understood as a gift from the outstretched hand of the Father of all.” So I hope everyone will make each day “Earth Day,” do all you can to protect and preserve the earth, and thank the good Lord each day for this most precious gift. Thank you for that. Remember: you do make a difference, please make it a positive one. Thanks!

Environmental Ernie

Markey's Group

April 16th  |  5pm

The April gathering for Markey's Group will take place on Tuesday, April 16th at 5:00pm. Please note the change in time. We have been meeting for lunch these past months, but with the arrival of daylight savings time we are returning to our dinner routine. We will meet this month at Outback Steakhouse, 9498 Brownsboro Rd. 

Markey's Group is a gathering of those who have experienced the loss of a spouse. We meet monthly for a meal, lively conversation, and fun. 

If you plan to attend our April gathering, please contact Mike Ahrens at 836-7847 by Monday, April 15th. This will help us  prepare the restaurant for our arrival.  

Hope & Healing Group: Substance Abuse Passing

April 17th | 6:30pm | SHC  

St. Albert the Great hosts a monthly support group for those who have lost a loved one from any type of substance use. The group meets on the third Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 8:00pm in the Sacred Heart Center. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 17th. Contact Laura Graven at lgraven@stalbert.org or 425-3940 ext. 169 for more information.

NAMI Family Support Group

April 21st | 7pm | PLC 

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. The next meeting is Sunday, April 21st at 7:00pm. Please share with friends and family outside the parish. Contact Blair or Gretchen McBride at blair.mcbride.ky@gmail.com or gllm3112@gmail.com. 

National Alliance on Mental Illness Louisville: Strengthening Families & Individuals Affected by Mental Illness.

Thank You Zaxby's!

FOR BEING SO GENEROUS!

The St. Al's Aces would like to thank Steve and Diane Brewer, Paula McConville, and Jerry Ayres, the executive team of Zaxby's restaurants for providing us a free box lunch for our April luncheon and concert. You have our deepest gratitude for helping us provide a wonderful event for the senior members of our parish.

In addition, Zaxby's is the long time sponsor of our Summer Picnic "Split the Pot" and "Capital Prize" raffles. From the bottom of our hearts, we are so appreciative of your generous donations and your ongoing support of our parish and ministries!

Summer Picnic Silent Auction Items Needed!

The Summer Picnic is beginning to collect items for the Silent Auction and Gift Basket Raffles. Donate items as an individual, group or business! Popular themes are

• Travel and Experiences, 

• High-End Items or Jewelry,

• Dinner Experiences or Gift Cards, 

• Sports Memorabilia and Tickets, 

• Themed Gift Baskets 

• Bourbon 

For questions or to donate contact Ashley Jaha, Chair of the Silent Auction at ashleyjaha85@gmail.com or the parish office at 425-3940.

Booth Captains Needed!

Booth Captains set up the game, ask friends to help work a shift, stock booth with prizes from the prize room and clean up the game after the picnic ends. The following dates and booths still need Captains.

• Friday, June 21st: Wallet Booth

• Saturday, June 22nd:  Cornhole, Tic Tac Toe, Horse Dice and Kerplunk

Contact Lauren Owens laurenhowens@gmail.com