Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) Nominations

It is with great pleasure to announce that it is time to begin the process of identifying new members for the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC). In consultation with the Pastor, the PPC actively listens to and identifies the needs and concerns of the parishioners and develops a parish pastoral plan to respond to these needs working closely with the parish staff. The Council also seeks to implement the plan by seeking the involvement of parishioners.

Four parishioners will be selected out of all nominees on Pentecost Sunday. 

• Nomination identification is open until Sunday, May 17, 2026

• Nominees will be contacted individually to discuss and confirm interest.

• New members will be identified on May 24, 2026,10:30 a.m. Mass, Pentecost Sunday

• The new pastoral council members will be blessed by the community on May 31, 2026

Nominations can be sent to Kerry Wahl at kerry@centralcreativity.com, subject line: PPC Nomination, or can be brought to the Parish office.

Catholic World Mission Collection

The weekend of May 23- 24, our parish will take up donations for the Catholic World Missions Collection. Your donations help the Church's missionary work, providing monetary assistance for the pastoral and evangelizing programs of the Church in the United States, Africa, Asia, the Pacific islands, and remote regions of Latin America. Donations fund the education and support of seminarians, religious novices, and lay catechists; the work of religious communities in education, health care, and social services; communication and transportation needs; disaster and emergency relief when necessary; and the Church’s ministry to children.

Pentecost

Next weekend (May 23/24) the church will celebrate the great Solemnity of Pentecost. Easter Time comes to its glorious conclusion with this celebration which the Church celebrates 50 days after Easter Sunday. The word, Pentecost, means 50 days or 50th day in Greek. Pentecost is sometimes called the birthday of the Church because it was only after the Apostles were filled with the gifts of the Spirit that they set forth on the mission Christ gave them, to preach the Good News and to baptize all nations. 

In honor of this great celebration of the Church, all are invited to wear red which is the liturgical color for this day. We will also be welcoming catechumens and candidates into the church during the 10:30am Mass.

St. Albert Book Club

Our book for May will be Mother Angelica: The Remarkable Story of a Nun, Her Nerve, and a Network of Miracles by Raymond Arroyo. We will meet on the last Thursday of the month, May 28th at 10am in the Sacred Heart Center. All are welcome! No reservation needed. Just read the book and show up! 

PREP Registration

We warmly welcome all parish students who are not enrolled in a Catholic school to join our Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) at St. Albert the Great. Open to students in kindergarten through 8th grade, PREP meets on Sundays from 9:00 to 10:15 AM. It provides a strong foundation in the Catholic faith, includes sacramental preparation, and offers students the opportunity to participate in St. Albert Athletic Ministry (SAAM) sports.

Registration forms and additional information is available in the Gathering Space through the link below. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our Coordinator for Children’s Ministry, Rebecca Nash. We’d love to welcome your family!

Markey's Group

Tuesday, May 19th | 5:00pm

The next gathering of Markey’s Group will take place on Tuesday, May 19th at 5:00pm at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, 7900 Shelbyville Road (in Oxmoor Mall). Please note we are meeting for dinner. To help us plan seating, please RSVP to Mary Anne Davis at 502-553-0022 no later than Monday, May 18th. 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.

SVDP: Helping Our Neighbors in Need

Client story: We provided rent assistance to a recently separated nurse who is the mother of 4-year-old with severe disabilities. Her daughter’s SSI benefits were mistakenly cut the same month her hospital employer ended bonus hour opportunities. Multiple phone calls got the SSI reinstated but it will take 6-8 weeks for the check to be processed. The temporary loss of benefits plus the loss of expected income means she needed rent help for that month.

Because of your generosity, St. Vincent de Paul is able to be a source of hope in times of crisis. Donations may be placed in the poor box at church, in the collection basket (marked for St. Vincent de Paul), or given online through Vanco. Thank you for helping us care for our neighbors when they need it most.

Summer Picnic Blue & Gold Raffles

The St. Albert the Great Summer Picnic Blue & Gold Raffles are here! Golden Ticket Raffle tickets are on sale NOW at store.stalbert.org What would you do with $10,000 in YOUR pocket?! You can’t win if you don’t play! BUY ONE, SELL ONE! Every ticket supports our parish and helps make our beloved Summer Picnic a success. Blue Raffle tickets are available at the parish office and the gathering space of Church.

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.

The Marian Center Our Lady of the Rosary Pilgrimage

Welcome to our 3rd annual pilgrimage in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary. We will be traveling to Our Lady of Champion, Wisconsin to see the site of the only Vatican approved apparition of Mary, with many other spiritual and inspirational stops along the way. Fellowship, prayer, and spiritual renewal led by Father Schultz.

• Dates: October 6–10, 2026  

• Departing from Louisville, KY and traveling by motorcoach to Champion by way of Chicago, with spiritual stops in Indianapolis on the way to and from Chicago.

• Solemnity Mass at Our Lady of Champion

• Candlelit Rosary Procession

• Visits to 3 Chicago-area shrines

Cost: Early Bird price! $1200 per person when paid in full before July 1, 2026. $1600 per person after July 1, 2026. Final payment due September 1, 2026.

Includes: 4 hotel nights (double occupancy), motorcoach transportation, 2 group dinners, shrine fees 

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.