Rosary of Hope for Families Facing Cancer

Sunday, April 19th | 7:00pm 

All are invited to join us for a Rosary Hour on Sunday, April 19th at 7pm as we lift up in prayer all those affected by cancer, especially those caring for or walking alongside a loved one. Come find comfort, strength, and hope in the Blessed Mother’s intercession as we pray together.

St. Albert Book Club

Our book for April book will be My Life on the Rock : A Rebel Returns to His Faith by Jeff Cavins. We will meet on the last Thursday of the month, April 30th at 10am in the Sacred Heart Center. All are welcome! No reservation needed. Just read the book and show up! Our May book will be Mother Angelica: The Remarkable Story of a Nun, Her Nerve, and a Network of Miracles by Raymond Arroyo.

Upcoming Baptism Dates 

Baptisms for children under the age of 7 are celebrated throughout the year. Parents are invited to begin the process by contacting the parish office to receive information on upcoming dates and preparation requirements. We look forward to welcoming your child into the life of the Church through this beautiful sacrament! Contact Rebecca Nash, Coordinator for Children's Sacraments at rnash@stalbert.org

• Sunday, April 26th at 12:00pm 

• Saturday, May 9th at 2:00pm 

• Saturday, June 6th at 2:00pm 

• Saturday, June 27th at 2:00pm 

Register for A Baptism Date Here

All Baptism Prep Classes occur on Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm and meet in the St. Joseph Room, located to the right of the altar at the end of the hall. 

• Tuesday, May 5th at 6:30pm

• Tuesday, May 26th at 6:30pm

Register for a Baptism Prep Class Here

You must attend a Baptism Prep Class prior to your child's baptism, unless you have had a child baptized at St. Albert in the past 3 (three) years. 

Markey's Group

Tuesday, April 21st | 5:00pm

The next gathering of Markey’s Group will take place on Tuesday, April, 21st at 5:00pm at Village Anchor, 11507 Park Road. Please note we are meeting for dinner. To help us plan seating, please RSVP to Rosemary Walsburger at 502-552-7249 no later than Monday, April 20th.

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.

Pastoral Care Offerings

Special Disciples Of Jesus Mass
All Special Needs family and friends are invited to St. Margaret Mary on Sunday, April 19 at 3PM.  The Mass will be shorter and geared towards our children. Meet other families in similar situations. For more information contact Tara Mattingly at 502-690-2851 or tmattingly@stmm.org.

Hope & Healing Group: Substance Abuse Passing
St. Albert the Great hosts a monthly support group for those who have lost a loved one from any type of substance use. Third Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 8:00pm (SHC).

NAMI Family Support Group
The group provides a safe space for family and friends of people with mental health conditions to receive knowledge, encouragement and support. Third Sunday of the month, April 19th, at 7:00pm (PLC). Please share with friends and family outside the parish. Contact blair.mcbride.ky@gmail.com or gllm3112@gmail.com

Red Cross Blood Drive

April 19th | 8am-1:00pm |PLC

You have the power to save a life in your hands and "pay forward" your gratitude for good health!

The Social Concerns Team are sponsoring our quarterly Red Cross blood drive in the Parish Life Complex on Sunday 4/19/26 from 8am until 1pm.  Appointments are recommended but not required. For appointments, please call Mary Jo Bird at (502) 552-2093 or email kybirdsnest@aol.com.  Appointments can also be made directly with the Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS or online at www.Redcrossblood.org. Donors who register are also encouraged to fill out the “Rapid Pass” online within 24 hours of their donation to expedite the donation process. 

Little Way Mother’s Day Card & Mass Offering

April 25th & 26th

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 the weekend of April 25th & 26th weekend in the back of church. All proceeds will benefit the life-saving work of Little Way. Thank you for your support.

Environmental Concerns

Earth Day 2026: No Time for Celebration

April 22 will mark the 57th annual Earth Day, but there’s no time for celebration. The Earth doesn’t need another celebration—it desperately needs help. Another year has gone by since the last Earth Day, and what have we truly done to help the Earth?

We have added another 37 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide to our atmosphere (40% of which will still be here 1,000 years from now!). We’ve dumped 2.5 billion tons of garbage onto our land—into landfills, rivers, oceans, and other places. The environment is changing quickly.

This past March was the warmest our nation has ever experienced: 9.4 degrees above the 20th-century average—the first time any month has exceeded a more than 9-degree increase over the baseline. In addition, the first three months of 2026 were the driest three-month period our nation has ever experienced.

To put it bluntly, we are in trouble, big trouble. As Pope Francis said, we are not hearing “the cry of the Earth.” So this Earth Day, please make a resolution to do more, to become more aware, and to do all you can to help save our planet.

We only have one Earth. We have only a little time left to make a difference. Please do all you can to help—we won’t get another chance. Remember, you do make a difference. Please make it a positive one—beginning now! Thanks, Environmental Ernie

Parish Clean-Up Day 

April 25th at 9:30AM | St. Albert Campus

Our parish will be holding a campus-wide clean-up day on Saturday, April 25 at 9:30 AM. All storage areas will be cleaned and organized.

If your ministry or organization has items stored on campus, please be sure to clearly mark everything you wish to keep before April 25. Any items not marked will be assumed to be unwanted and will be discarded.

We need as many volunteers as possible to make this a success—your help is greatly appreciated! Please sign up using the SignUpGenius link below if you are able to help on April 25.

https://www.signupgenius.com go/ 8050545AEAE2CAB9-62982227-stalbert

St. Albert Men’s Fellowship Golf Scramble 

Presented by Bonnycastle Appliance & TV

• Friday, May 15th 2026

• 1:30 Shotgun Start

• Oxmoor Country Club

• $500 per team

Premium Sponsorships and Hole Sponsorships are also available!

Come join The Fellowship for an afternoon of camaraderie and golf! Register your team or sign up to sponsor at www.store.stalbert.org. Proceeds from this event will go towards fundraising for the 2027 8 the 8th grade field trip.

Contact Eric Geswein egeswein@hotmail.com or Nick Norcia nlnorcia@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Join the Parish Summer Picnic Committee! 

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to help the parish and connect with fellow parishioners? Volunteer to be on the booth captain for Summer Picnic 2026! 

This is a great opportunity to gather a group of friends, parents, or classmates and be part of one of the best events of the year. Booth Captains help bring energy and excitement to the picnic while supporting our parish community.

The role is simple! As a Booth Captain, you’ll oversee set-up and take-down for your booth for one evening and coordinate volunteers for each shift. You don’t need to be there the entire night—and if needed, we can even help fill volunteer spots. Most importantly, you’ll help keep the games running smoothly, encourage participation, and create a fun, welcoming atmosphere. Feel free to decorate your booth, spark a little friendly competition, and enjoy the evening!

We are currently in need of Booth Captains for:

• Friday: Wallet Booth, Cornhole Toss

• Saturday: 4 in a Row, Cartoon Characters, Duck Pond, Ping Pong, Plant Booth, Popcorn, Roll a Score, Tic-Tac-Toe

The Parish Picnic will take place June 19th & 20th from approximately 5:00–11:00 PM (some booths may close earlier). 

For more information or to sign up, please contact Lauren Owens at 312-285-6400 or laurenhowens@gmail.com

Summer Picnic Gift Basket Raffle!

The Summer Picnic is beginning to collect items for the 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.

Travel to Turkey with Fr. Chris!

October 12-22, 2026

Istanbul | Cappadocia | Pisidian Antioch | Smyrna 

Join Fr. Chris on a spiritual journey to Turkey and experience the rich history of early Christianity. Explore the beauty and culture of Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pisidian Antioch, and Smyrna, on this unforgettable pilgrimage of faith and discovery!

This faith-filled trip includes daily breakfast and dinner, accommodations in 4 & 5-star hotels, guided tours, and time for prayer and fellowship. Cost is $5,799.00. Brochures located in the parish office.

Stewardship: Prayer, Participation, Generosity

St. Albert serves the spiritual, physical and social needs of our members through many ministries... Liturgy, sacramental preparation, bereavement, outreach to the elderly, poor or homeless, religious education, fish fry, summer picnic and many more... 

We thank you for your generous support of the parish­ — through your prayers at Mass, volunteering with a ministry and making a regular contribution to the weekly collection. Keep doing what you’re doing! 

No gift to the Lord is too small. That’s true whether through volunteering your time or monetary giving! 

Please visit our Online Giving Portal at www.stalbert.org/giving to easily make donations to your St. Albert Community.