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July 25 - July 31, 2024

PARISH NEWS

"Updates with Fr. Chris" on Facebook Live!

Join us for "Updates with Fr. Chris" on Facebook Live on Friday mornings. Stay up to date on worship, formation, service, and parish life! Each update begins and ends with a prayer and includes a teaching moment about the Catholic faith. Find us on our Facebook page @stalbertchurchky

Parish Office Closed

The parish office will be closed on Friday, July 26th while the carpets are cleaned. The staff will be working remotely during morning hours. As a reminder, the parish summer office hours are Monday - Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm and Friday 8:00am-12:00pm.

WORSHIP

10,000 Holy Hours

During these more languid weeks of summer, take the time to pray! Bishop Robert Barron has asked that we support the Church’s Eucharistic Revival with prayers by helping pray 10,000 Holy Hours in July. Log your Holy Hour & location at www.wordonfire.org/eucharistic-revival/#log.

LIFELONG FORMATION & EDUCATION

Parish Study of Mary

SEPT 4, 2024 - APR 16, 2025
DAY & TIME TBD 

Fr. Chris will be offering a yearlong study of Mary consisting of three sections: Mary in Sacred Scripture by Ascension Press (7 weeks); Mary in the Teaching documents of the Church (9 weeks); Marian Consecration- Fr. Gatley's 33 days to Morning Glory group & self study (6 weeks). The study will end with a Mass and Consecration. 

The study could be offered on a weekday morning at 9:30-11:00am or on a Wednesday evening 7:00-8:30pm. A minimum of three participants per group is ideal. The cost of the study is estimated at $55 to purchase a workbook, retreat packet and book. 

If interested in joining the study contact the parish office or Fr. Chris at frchris@stalbert.org by August 19th. To see a week-by-week schedule of topics click on the button below.

Grace Marriage 

SEPTEMBER 7th, NOVEMBER 2nd, FEBRUARY 8th, APRIL 12th 

8:30am-1:00pm in the PLC

Cost: $200 for 4 sessions (breakfast, coffee, refreshments included)

Come join us for Year 3 of Grace Marriage! After last year’s amazing response from the St. Albert community, we are excited to continue to grow this ministry.  Last year, 27 couples (ranging from 3-47 years married) spent time investing in each other.  Grace Marriage is an intentional, ongoing, small group approach to marriage enrichment where couples spend time every 90 days in conversation focusing on their relationship. To learn more about Grace Marriage, please visit www.gracemarriage.com. To sign up, please scan the QR code. Contact Mark and Erin Morris at erin.ebelhar@gmail.com if you have any questions. 


PREP Registration

PREP is the religious education program here at St. Albert for children in grades K-8 who do not attend St. Albert the Great School.  It is a great opportunity for children to learn about their Catholic faith and grow in their relationship with God. PREP students in sacramental grades receive preparation as part of their PREP classes, along with some additional activities.  Registration for PREP Academic year 2024-25 is now open. 

Those who were in the PREP program last year are encouraged to turn in their registration forms for this year.  We welcome and encourage new families to the PREP program!

SOCIAL CONCERNS

School Supply Collection

THANK YOU!

Thank you for supporting the Sister Visitor Back to School collection. Your generous donations helps provide kids backpacks filled with school supplies taken straight off the lists of local school districts. The items we collected will be distributed to families served by several Catholic Charities programs, including Sister Visitor Center in west Louisville and students in our refugee resettlement program. The supplies ensures these sweet children have everything they need to excel in class. Again, thank you !

Loaves & Fishes

AUGUST 3RD & 4TH

Our next Loaves & Fishes Collection benefiting the Schuhmann Center will be the weekend of August 3rd & 4th. They are in need of the following. 

Pantry items: Peanut Butter & Jelly, Spaghetti & Spaghetti Sauce, Pancake mix and syrup, Macaroni & Cheese box, Tuna, Pork and Beans, Spaghetti-o’s, Beef stew, Ramen Noodles, Cereal, Bag Rice, Mixed Vegetables. 

Personal items: Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Women’s Hygiene Items, Deodorant, Razors, Shampoo, Toilet Paper, Bar Soap.

The Environmental Concerns Committee

The Environmental Concerns Committee has scheduled a meeting for Monday, July 29th at 7 PM in the St. Joseph's Room. All are invited to attend!

Waterstep Shoe Collection

AUGUST 10TH - 25TH
Save the date and your gently used shoes! 

Our Social Concerns committee in conjunction with our Grade School and PREP Program are sponsoring a Gently Used Shoe Drive for Waterstep from August 19th-September 3rd. 

Waterstep uses the profits from selling these shoes to provide water treatment facilities where desperately needed throughout the world. Please deposit them in the boxes in the gathering space or give them to a child in our school or PREP class.

Red Cross Blood Drive

SUNDAY, AUGUST 11TH 

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, August 11th from 8:00am 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.

St. Vincent de Paul

In the Gospel, Jesus supersedes both the apostles’ and the crowds’ expectations: with little he feeds many… Jesus is the sign of God’s lavish presence and love. Your donation to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is indeed a sign of God’s extravagant love to the lonely and the poor. 

During the 3rd Quarter 2023-24, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to assist 174 families, providing $17,748.53 for utilities and rent. God Bless You!

PASTORAL CARE

Elizabeth Ministry

The Elizabeth Ministry is an outreach ministry in which volunteers in the parish provide meals for a new mother/family to provide support and congratulations upon the arrival of their new baby. If you are interested in more information please contact Audra Kenyon at (502) 599-8909 or abkenyon@gmail.com

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.

COMMUNITY

Take a Trip to Ireland!

The St. Albert the Great Adult Choir is planning a trip to Ireland for July 17-29, 2025! 

We will be joining forces with the adult choir from St. James Catholic Church in Louisville. This trip is open to anyone who would like to travel on this memorable adventure to see the sights and sounds of beautiful Ireland. Along with various sightseeing opportunities, the combined choir will have 3 performances including a Sunday Mass at Galway Cathedral. Brochures are available in the entryways of church. For more information, please contact Laura Sullivan, lsullivan@stalbert.org.

Incarceration Ministries Training Event

The Archdiocesan Family and Life Ministries Office is pleased to offer a comprehensive training event for those interested in ministering to the many incarcerated populations throughout the Archdiocese. The event will be held at the St. Albert the Great Parish Life Center at 1365 Girard Avenue, Louisville, KY on Saturday August 3 from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM, with a working lunch provided. To register for this free event, please contact Stephanie Sanchez at the Archdiocese Family and Life Ministries Office at either ssanchez@archlou.org or (502) 471-2129.

Save the Date: 24th Annual ‘Tee Off Fore Life’ Golf Outing for Life-Affirming Scholarships!

Join us for the 24th Annual “Tee Off Fore Life” Golf Outing hosted by the KY Right to Life Educational Foundation on October 7th at Shelbyville Country Club. This year’s event celebrates the 51st Anniversary of Kentucky Right to Life and introduces the “Her Future – Pregnant & Parenting Scholarship,” aiming to support young mothers and their children with essential resources and educational opportunities. With a goal to raise $175,000, including a $50,000 institutional match, your participation will make a meaningful impact. Save the date for a day of golf, camaraderie, and advancing life-affirming values. Stay tuned for registration details and further updates. Mark your calendar and get your team together! Call the Kentucky Right to Life office at 502-895-5959.

TITHES & OFFERINGS 

WEEK ENDING July 21:

Cash & Check: $8,249.88

Online Giving: $18,541.08

Total Rcvd as of July 22nd for FY 2024-25: $110,182.92

Needed Budget as of  July 22nd for FY 2024-25: $124,315.48

Total Over/Under Budget: ($14,132.56)

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.