Holiday Office Schedule

The parish office will be closed for the Christmas and New Year holidays beginning Wednesday, December 24th through Friday, January 2nd. Call 425-3940 ext. 106 for sacramental emergencies. It’s hard to believe that the holiday season is upon us! 

St. Albert School Play Café Is Hiring!

Do you enjoy working with children in grades JK–5th? The Play Café is looking for responsible, energetic individuals 18 years and older to join our team! This is a wonderful part-time opportunity for anyone who loves helping kids learn, play, and grow in a safe and welcoming environment. College students and young-at-heart seniors are especially welcome!

Hours: Monday–Friday, 2:15 PM–5:30 PM
If you’re interested or would like more information, please contact Debbie Lynch at dlynch@stalbert.org.

2025 Retirement Fund for Religious

The collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious will be held in our parish on the weekend of December 13-14. Women and men religious have spent their lives serving others in prayer, ministry, education, and care for those in need — usually for little or no pay. Today, their religious communities do not have enough retirement savings. As religious men and women age, they require essential care and medications. Please support them by giving to the Retirement Fund for Religious. Your donation makes a difference for over 21,000 senior men and women religious. For more information, go to retiredreligious.org

Holiday Schedule for Weekly Bulletin 

It’s hard to believe that the holiday season is upon us! With shortened weeks and office closures we have to make special arrangements for the printing and delivery of the bulletin. If you need to include your message in the Weekly Bulletin and Parish Post please make note of the following deadlines:

Announcements for the weekends of: 

• December 28th & January 4th: received by noon December 15th

Advent Season!

The holy season of Advent is here! We enter this time of hope and preparation by lighting the Advent wreath at every Mass. Advent prayer materials are also available for you to take home and use throughout the season.

This year’s observances include extra Wednesday evening Masses, as well as special celebrations for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Gaudete Sunday, and our beautiful Sunrise Rorate Mass. Family-focused events—Family Adoration and Bambinelli Sunday—will help households prepare their hearts together.

We will conclude the season with 12 Hours of Mercy, a powerful opportunity for confession, quiet prayer, and spiritual renewal.

Use the drop-down menu to view the full Advent schedule and details.

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe  

Vigil Mass, Thursday December 11th at 5:00 PM

Mary appeared to St. Juan Diego in 1531, leaving us the miraculous image that continues to inspire faith and devotion throughout the world—especially among the Americas. Her message remains the same today: “Am I not here, I who am your Mother?”

We will celebrate a Vigil Mass on Thursday, December 11th at 5:00 PM.Come rejoice in the love of Our Lady, who leads us ever closer to her Son.

Gaudete Sunday 

Weekend of December 13th & 14th

This weekend WEAR PINK (or Rose) at Mass for Rejoicing Sunday (Gaudete Sunday)! Break out your pink sweaters, scarves, ties, or socks and join us as we celebrate the joy of Advent and light the pink candle on the Advent wreath. 

The third Sunday of Advent is known as Gaudete, or “rejoicing” Sunday. The altars may be decorated with flowers and the priest may wear rose colored vestments instead of purple. We also light the rose colored candle in the Advent wreath signifying the anticipated joy of the birth of Christ. 

Bambinelli Sunday

Weekend of December 13th & 14th

St. John Paul II began a tradition early on in his papacy where he invited the children of Rome to bring their little statue of the baby Jesus that would be placed in their Nativity set at home. John Paul II blessed the figurines of those present and told them to pray before their manger scene with their family at home in a spirit of prayer. Children can also wrap their Bambinelli in paper, place it under their Christmas tree, and open it as the first gift on Christmas morning. All children and teens are invited to bring their baby Jesus to Mass on December 13th & 14th for this special blessing and tradition.

12 Hours of Mercy 

December 22nd; 9:00am-9:00pm

Join us for 12 hours of Confession and Eucharistic Adoration as we prepare our hearts to welcome Christ this Christmas. Take this special opportunity to receive God’s healing mercy and renew your spirit.

• 9:00am Exposition of the Eucharist & Morning Prayer (Liturgy of the Hours) 

• 9:30am Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary

• 11:30am Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary

• 12:00pm Noon Mass with Midday Prayer (Liturgy of the Hours)

• 2:00pm Office of Readings (Liturgy of the Hours)

• 3:00pm Divine Mercy Chaplet

• 4:30pm Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary

• 5:00pm Mass with Evening Prayer (Liturgy of the Hours)

• 8:00pm Chanted Night Prayer (Liturgy of the Hours) with Benediction of the Holy Eucharist

Catholic Fundamentals Class

“Whether new to the Church or Catholic all your life, there’s always more to learn!”

Join us for Catholic Fundamentals—an engaging overview of what we believe and why we believe it. This formation series is perfect for newcomers and lifelong Catholics alike. The last class of 2025 will meet on December 15th at 10:30a.m. & 6:30p.m. in the Parish Life Center. The class will resume after the holidays.

St. Albert Book Club

Our book for January is Rome Sweet Home by Scott and Kimberly Hahn, a book about their conversion to Catholicism. We will meet on the last Thursday of January, the 29th, at 10:00am in the Sacred Heart Center.

Substance Abuse Passing

Wednesday, December 17th | 7pm

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 in the Sacred Heart Center. Next meeting is December 17th.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) 

Sunday, December 20th | 7pm

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 at 7:00pm. Next meeting is December 20th.

The Giving Tree

Thank You!

The Social Concerns Committee would like to thank everyone who gave so generously to the Christmas Giving Tree. We had over 500 ornaments on the trees representing six organizations from Louisville to Eastern Kentucky and several items on an Amazon Wish List. Your generosity allowed us to distribute gifts to many lonely or poor in our community. Your gifts bring much joy to the young and old this Christmas season and to those who would otherwise receive little to nothing. Many thanks also to everyone who helped sort and deliver the gifts. We could not do this project without you!

Holiday Lights Recycling

Once again this year, the Environmental Concerns Committee will be recycling old/broken holiday lights. We will collect them on the weekends of December 6th /7th and December 13th /14th. We will also collect them for 2 weekends in January. 

This is a good opportunity for you to get rid of your old lights and help the environment in the process. How many millions of strings of lights have been thrown into landfills in the past? It was all we could do. Times have changed and we now have the ability to depose of these lights in a more environmentally friendly manner. Please bring us your old lights. We’ll take it from there. Remember, you do make a difference, please make it a positive one! Thanks, Environmental Ernie

Epiphany Collection for Hand in Hand Ministries

January 4th -11th, 2026

Hand in Hand Ministries is i need of donations for the Auxier Center in Eastern Kentucky that assists 100+ families each month. These donations will help us sustain our pantry for the winter months. We appreciate your continued support.

• Deodorant (men, women)

• Toothpaste & Toothbrushes

• Shampoo & Conditioner (men, women, children)

• Paper Towels

• Toilet Paper

• Body Wash & Bar Soap

• Femininne Hygiene Products

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.