Holy Hour for Vocations

All are invited to pray for more vocations to the priesthood and religious life by attending a Holy Hour for Vocations on Wednesday, May 8th at 1:15 p.m.

Prayers and the rosary will be lead by St. Albert the Great students as well as members of the Serra Club which is an organization dedicated to promoting and fostering religious vocations.

Mass Schedules

Saturday, May 5th, 4:00PM

The Saturday evening Mass will be held at 4pm due to the Kentucky Derby.

Thursday, May 23rd, 8:30AM

The Thursday daily Mass time will return to 8:30am. 

Friday, May 24th, 9:30AM

The school closing Mass will be held at 9:30am with students attending. There will not be an 8:30am Mass.

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 5th.

2024 Catholic World Mission Collection

MAY 18th & 19th

On the weekend of May 18th-19th, our parish will take up donations for the Catholic World Missions Collection, which supports both the Catholic Home Missions and the international missionary agency, the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. 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.

Confirmation

Attention students finishing their 7th grade year and their parents!

It is very exciting to begin the Confirmation process— which will hopefully be a blessed and joyful experience!  This is a reminder that we will be having a parent-student information meeting in the PLC on Thursday, May 9th at 7pm. This meeting will provide an overview of the Confirmation program, information about the service component of the program, as well as other aspects that are a part of this sacramental formation.  Dates for upcoming Confirmation experiences will also be provided. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Loaves & Fishes

May 4th & 5th

This weekend's collection will benefit St. Vincent de Paul. They are in particular need of personal care items — soap, deodorant, toothpaste and feminine care products. (items which cannot be purchased with SNAP assistance) Food items in greatest need are peanut butter, tuna fish, hearty soups & stews, and canned fruit. 

Little Way Mother’s Day Card Sale 

MAY 11th & 12th

In honor of Mother’s Day, we will be hosting an event to support the work of Little Way Pregnancy Center. Archbishop Shelton will offer a mass to honor mothers, both living and deceased. Enrollment and Mother’s Day cards will be available in the back of church on May 11th & 12th. The card will share the details of your gift.

Or for online donations and Mass enrollment visit www.littleway.org/mothersday

St. Vincent dePaul

In the Gospel today, Jesus says to us, “This is my commandment: love one another as I have loved you…You are my friends if you do what I command you.” By your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul you fulfill this commandment.

Red Cross Blood Drive

SUNDAY, MAY 19th 

8:00am - 12:30PM in the PLC

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

The Social Concerns Team and the St. Albert school children are sponsoring our quarterly Red Cross blood drive in the Parish Life Complex on Sunday 5/19/24 from 8am until 12:30pm.  

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.

Ministry for the Chronically Ill and their Caregivers 

Are you or someone you love chronically ill and in need of spiritual support? Are you a caregiver for someone chronically ill and wish to feel God’s increased presence?

The Maranatha Retreat is a day-long event that uses the teachings of St. Ignatius to reignite the sense of purpose and renewed hope for the ill and those who care for them.

The retreat is offered to 10 individuals living with chronic illnesses and 10 individuals who serve as caregivers. It will be held May 11, 2024, at the Flaget Center, 1935 Lewiston Drive, Louisville, KY 40216, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Attendance is free, but preregistration is required.

For more information or to register, contact Denise Bouchard in the Family and Life Ministries Office at (502) 636-0296 or by email at dbouchard@archlou.org.

PPC Nominations

It is a 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.

Potential parishioners should possess the following qualities:

• A desire for spiritual growth in themselves and the Parish

• An enthusiasm about the future direction of the Parish

• A willingness to listen, to speak honestly and to work toward consensus

• The ability to inspire and empower others to delegate

• Flexibility and openness with people and ideas

What we are asking of you is the following:

• • Consider if you have the above qualities, and if so, prayerfully consider nominating yourself

  • Consider others within the Parish that you feel exhibit the above qualities and nominate them (with their approval)

Process:
Candidates should be an active member of the parish at least 18 years of age. Nominees will learn about the role of the Parish Pastoral Council through a consultation with the current PPC Chair. All nominees will be asked to reflect and pray on this information and discern whether or not they feel called to the ministry of service and leadership. New members will be identified on May 19th, at 10:30am Mass, Pentecost Sunday. Names are drawn from the list of nominees.

To nominate yourself or a fellow parishioner contact Ted Sims at tedsims@icloud.com subject line: PPC Nominations.

Stewardship Renewal

Stewardship is living a life of gratitude, taking the time every day to recognize the gifts that God has given and to be grateful for them. Stewardship is returning a portion of our gifts to God. The gifts we return are our time, our talent and our treasure. We return these gifts not because it is required, but because we feel an overwhelming need to show our love and gratitude to God, and to support each other on our journey to heaven. 

Thank you in advance for your continued support of our parish. It takes all of us —pastor, deacons, laity, members, and children— to live out our Parish Mission to “Know, Love and Serve God and One Another.” Your prayer, participation, and generosity to our community is a blessing!

Stewardship forms are in the mail. Please return your form to the parish office, or email it to stewardship@stalbert.org, before June 1, 2024.

Join Our Team!

We’ve all had teachers who impacted our education in one way or another. They inspired us to learn more, be creative and do our best. We are looking for a GREAT teacher to join our team and share their enthusiasm for learning with our students! 

St. Albert the Great is seeking a seventh/eighth grade science teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.  

We are looking for a team player that is willing to collaborate with other junior high teachers.  Please send resume to Ellen Martin: emartin@stalbert.org.

Help Your New College Student Connect with their Campus Faith Community

As some of our youth go away to college for the first time this fall, you can submit your student’s name and college (and email address and phone number, if you have them). This will enable the college’s local Catholic community to contact the student about Catholic social functions as well as the time and location of weekend Masses. 

If you will be an incoming college student this fall or are their parent, complete the form at https://signupnc.newmanministry.com to have your info passed on to your college or university campus ministry.

For Questions contact Chuck Lynch of the St. Serra Club of Louisville, at (502) 442-9302 or ChuckLynch4782@gmail.com.

University of Notre Dame Band Concert

The University of Notre Dame band is performing a free concert at St. Xavier High School on May 11th, at 4:00pm. Free. All are welcome!