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our mission: TO INSPIRE PEOPLE TO LOVE, SERVE, AND KNOW GOD AND ONE ANOTHER.

May 30 - June 5, 2024

WORSHIP

Father’s Day Mass Intentions

If you would like to offer up in prayer an intention at the Father’s Day Masses this year, envelopes are due by Sunday, June 9th.

Come Celebrate Fr. Dave's Retirement!

JUNE 15TH & 16TH

Join us in celebrating Fr. Dave's retirement in the gathering space after the weekend Masses on June 15th & 16th. We will have cake after the Saturday 5:00pm Mass and coffee and donuts after the Sunday 8:00am & 10:30am Masses. 

We congratulate Fr. Dave on this milestone, and pray that God will continue to bless him as he enters this new chapter in his life. Thank you for blessing our parish with your leadership and deep love of the Lord!

Join Us For A Prayerful & Joyous Celebration with Future Father Schultz

May 31st    |  7:30pm  | St. Albert the Great Church

On the night before his Ordination as a Priest, our soon to be Associate Pastor, Deacon Michael Schultz will preside at Vespers and Eucharistic Adoration at St. Albert the Great. 

Following the service, all are welcome for a reception in our Parish Life Center.  

In addition, all parishioners are invited to attend Mass, with Future Father Schultz presiding, at his home parish of St. Athanasius Church (5915 Outer Loop)  at 1:30pm on Sunday, June 2. The Mass will be celebrated in the Romanian (Byzantine) Rite.  

Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre will ordain Deacon Schultz along with Deacons Matthew Millay, Kenneth Nauert, Yen Tran and Van Tran at 10 a.m. on June 1st at St. Michael Church, 3705 Stone Lakes Drive. Read about Deacon Schultz Here

Eucharistic Procession at St. Albert Church

JUNE 2nd AFTER 10:30AM MASS

On June 1st/2nd we will celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. In honor of this great feast day and to wrap up our Parish Level Eucharistic Revival year, we will be having a Eucharistic Procession on Sunday, June 2nd after the 10:30 a.m. Mass. The procession will begin in the church at the conclusion of Mass. We will process outside and walk around the St. Albert campus. Benediction in the church will conclude the procession.

Processions are important because they remind us that we are pilgrims journeying through this earthly existence following Jesus on “the Way”. When we have a Eucharistic Procession, not only are we gazing upon our Eucharistic Lord, but we are walking with him. We experience what the disciples did 2000 years ago as they walked with Jesus, proclaiming the Good News to the world.

EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage 

The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is an initiative of the Eucharistic Revival that seeks to take Jesus to the world on foot across the entire nation. Four routes begin with kickoff events on Pentecost, May 19, 2024. Each route will walk with Jesus across the country for approximately two months. All four groups will meet in Indianapolis on July 16 to attend the National Eucharistic Congress. The routes will cover 6,500 miles, 27 states, and 65 dioceses. 

JOIN THE EUCHARISTIC CARAVAN

Accompany Jesus for a segment of the Pilgrimage or meet up with him at events held by local parishes and shrines along the routes! We expect around 100,000 Catholics to join us in this massive witness to our love of Jesus in the Eucharist. Please note: for safety reasons, only certain segments of the Pilgrimage will be open to the public & preregistration is required. The southern route of the pilgrimage will be traveling through Kentucky from June 30 through July 9, 2024.


LOUISVILLE DATES:

We are blessed that the Juan Diego route, originating in Brownsville, Texas, will pass through the Archdiocese of Louisville from July 4 – 9, with events at local parishes on July 8 – 9. There will be several opportunities to interact with the pilgrims while here through prayer and fellowship. A schedule of events can be found at www.eucharisticpilgrimage.org/st-juan-diego-route. (or click on the buttons below) At this site, you can follow an interactive map of the Juan Diego route and click on specific stops along the route for more information or to register for liturgies or events. (Click on the red dots to bring up the list of events and registration forms.) The Pilgrimage Highlights is a printable flyer listing the major events in the Archdiocese of Louisville.


We are particularly in need of volunteers to host the pilgrims overnight for one or two nights. Hosts must have Safe Environment training and be willing to host two or more young adults age 19-29. If you are interested in hosting, please contact Chenele Shaw at chenele@moderncatholicpilgrim.com.


July 8th: St. Gabriel the Archangel to St. Raphael the Archangel to St. Francis of Assisi to St. James Catholic Church to Shrine of St. Martin of Tours.


July 9th: Catholic Charities, Cathedral of the Assumption to St. Augustine Catholic Church. 

LIFELONG FORMATION & EDUCATION

Women's Fall Bible Study

SEPT 10 - OCT 29  |  7:00 – 8:30 p.m.  |  PLC

Following Christ takes more than simply believing in him or doing what he asks of us. Jesus wants you to be more than just a believer—he wants you to be his disciple and friend. Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John is your guide to a personal encounter with Christ. As the Good Shepherd, Jesus seeks us. He comes to meet us and beckons us to follow him. He calls us to be his disciples, to trust him, to open ourselves to his merciful love, and to love others as he has loved us. Follow Me invites you to experience the joy of a renewed friendship with Christ. In this study you will learn what it takes to follow Christ and discover the joy of divine friendship. You will see how God, and only God, can satisfy the deepest desires of your heart.

This eight-week study begins on Tuesday, September 10 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.  in the Parish Life Center.

Please RSVP no later than August 2 to Debbie Shearn at dkshea01@hotmail.com

Baptism 

Does your child need the Sacrament of Baptism?  Our next Baptism Service is scheduled for Sunday, July 14th during the 10:30am Mass, with Parent Preparation Class on Thursday, July 11th at 6:30 pm; or Sunday, August 18th at 12:00pm, with Parent Preparation Class on Thursday, August 8th at 6:30 pm. Contact Sr. Sarah Yungwirth at 425-3940 or syungwirth@stalbert.org.

SOCIAL CONCERNS

St. John’s Drive

JUNE 22nd & 23rd

Drive for homeless men visiting St. John’s Center in need of:

Please put new articles in the basket in the back of church.

Diapers for EACM

Eastern Area Community Ministries is in urgent need of diapers and baby wipes for their Good Start for Kids Program. Diaper sizes 5, 6 & 7 and Pull Ups in 3-4T & 5-6T. You can drop off donations directly at EACM, 9104 Westport Road, Monday-Thursday from 10:00am-2:00pm. Or you may leave items at the parish office or in the back of church now through June 9th. One of the greatest points of stress and anxiety for a family in need is taking care of their littlest ones. Providing families in crisis with diapers is just one way to alleviate stress and show care for them.

PASTORAL CARE

Prayer Blankets

Do you know someone in need of physical and spiritual comfort? 

We have blessed prayer blankets available at the parish office to give to someone you know who might benefit from being wrapped in warmth and prayers. The blankets are handmade by parishioners. Contact or stop by the parish office to request a blanket. Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm or call 425-3940.

STEWARDSHIP

Stewardship Renewal

DUE JUNE 2ND

Last Call for Stewrdship Forms! The form can be mailed to the parish office or dropped in the collection basket using the included envelope; or email to stewardship@stalbert.org.

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!

SCHOOL

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! 

Our school is looking for a kindergarten assistant for the 2024-2025 school year.  The Assistant position will require working with small groups and individual students, monitoring lunch and recess, carpool duties as well as assisting the teacher.  Looking for someone to work five days per week:  7:15 - 3:15. 

If you are interested, please email Ellen Martin: emartin@stalbert.org

COMMUNITY

Prayer Garden Memorial Brick

Searching for that perfect gift for someone who seemingly has everything? Look no further! Leave a legacy in St Albert's Prayer Garden as a reminder of a loved one or special occasion. 

Engrave a brick in memory of a special person in your life; honor a veteran, first responder, teacher or priest; recognize your school; or mark a special date in your life (graduation, birthday, baptism, communion, anniversary, or wedding), the possibilities are endless.  

The GAP Club will once again be selling bricks for the prayer garden. The cost will be $100.00 per brick. The link to purchase a brick is store@stalbert.org or you can fill out the attached form and send it to the parish office.

GAP Club Golf Outing

SAVE THE DATE!

The annual St. Albert the Great GAP Golf Outing supporting the Steven Vanover Foundation will be Friday, September 13th.  More information will be coming soon!

TITHES & OFFERINGS 

WEEK ENDING May 26:

Cash & Check: $9,055.60

Online Giving: $7,086.16

Total Rcvd as of May 27th for FY 2023-24: $1,505,165.60

Needed Budget as of  May 27th for FY 2023-24: $1,476,187.68

Total Over/Under Budget: $28,977.92

Thank you to all who have blessed St. Albert the Great with gifts of treasure! It is through your generosity that our parish is able to meet our financial obligations and continue God's work of supporting and serving our community and those in need.

HOW CAN I GIVE TO ST. ALBERT?

Please call 425-3940 with any questions about giving.  

STOCK DONATIONS

Another way you can give to the Parish this Christmas is through gifts of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. For more information about this type of donation please contact Larry Brunner at the parish office (lbrunner@stalbert.org).

St. Albert the Great, Pray for Us.