We have activated St. Albert ‘s FORMED subscription there is no cost to you for this subscription due to the special grant opportunity offered by the Diocese of Cleveland. To register go to saintalbert.formed.org and set up your own personal password. What is FORMED? FORMED On Demand is a subscription service offering access to thousands of studies, films, audios, and ebooks.Discover great digital media from over 40 of the best Catholic content producers including the Augustine Institute, Ignatius Press, the USCCB, Catholic Answers, EWTN, St. Paul Center, Marian Press, Sophia Press, Knights of Columbus, FOCUS, and many more. Through its online platform and free mobile apps for iOS and Android, FORMED has helped individuals and communities know, love, and share their Catholic faith.
Dear Saint Albert Family, “Building Faith: a New Generation“ is the name and the invitation of our parish master plan. Building Faith is a great description of what Saint Albert Catholic community has done over the 60 years since our founding. Building Faith is the challenge facing our community today and into the future. Building Faith is the essence of this master plan presented in the following four pages. Please join me today in being grateful for all that has been and being hopeful about what we can do, with God’s help and your cooperation, as we serve the needs, hopes, and dreams of the church now and for a new generation.
Adult Confirmation classes will be offered for Adults who have been baptized and made their First Communion, but never received the Sacrament of Confirmation. Classes will be offered here at St. Albert the Great on Saturday, March 30th, April 6th and April 13th, from 9:30am-11:30am. Please contact Fr. John if you are interested in attending these sessions or if you have any questions 440-237-6760.
The next Baptismal Class will be held onSunday, January 27, 2019 at 1:30pm in Small Hall A. Registration is not required. Formation is required for all first-time parents.
Couples preparing for marriage need to attend a Pre-Cana Day. The next Pre Cana here at St. Albert the Great will be on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Please call the parish office to make your reservation, 440-237-6760.
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Patroness of the United States, is always a holy day of obligation. A vigil Mass for the immaculate Conception may be celebrated on Friday, December 7th after 4:00pm. All Masses before 4:00pm on Saturday, December 8th celebrate the Immaculate Conception. Masses after 4:00pm on Saturday, December 8th anticipate the Second Sunday of Advent.
On December 16th and 17th, a Bambinelli Blessing will be held during all of the Masses at St. Albert the Great. “Bambinelli”, plural for the word “bambinello”, refers to the “Baby Jesus” in a Nativity scene. The Bambinelli Blessing is a thirty year old tradition that was started in Rome at the Vatican. Every family is invited to bring their “Baby Jesus” from their Nativity Scene to the Mass they attend on the Third Sunday of Advent and receive a blessing alongside the parish Bambinelli. The Bambinelli Blessing will incite us to experience God’s true joy and love that comes to us from the infant Jesus. Come and rejoice in God’s love for you in this new Advent celebration with your parish family.
New registrants welcome! Beginning Tuesday evening, January 23rd and Thursday morning, January 25th we will resume our classes. Season Two has five classes and runs through February 20/22. Anyone interested in joining the Bible study is welcome to do so. Simply contact the parish office, pay the registration fee, receive a workbook, and review the first five sessions on our YouTube channel. You will fit right in. (envelopesare available at theentrances of the church)
Couples preparing for marriage need to attend a Pre-Cana Day. The next Pre Cana here at St. Albert the Great will be on Saturday, February 10, 2018. Couples wishing to attend this class should call the parish office to make your reservation, 440-237-6760.
We will be having our 17th Annual Super Bowl Party on February 4, 2018. The funds raised will go to our mission in El Salvador. Besides our ambulance program, we financed the digging of wells, bibles for their youth group, computers, a new school, food and medicine. If you have any questions about our mission, would like to help or donate, please call Brian Flanagan at 440-237 7667.
On December 16th and 17th, a Bambinelli Blessing will be held during all of the Masses at St. Albert the Great. “Bambinelli”, plural for the word “bambinello”, refers to the “Baby Jesus” in a Nativity scene. The Bambinelli Blessing is a thirty year old tradition that was started in Rome at the Vatican. Every family is invited to bring their “Baby Jesus” from their Nativity Scene to the Mass they attend on the Third Sunday of Advent and receive a blessing alongside the parish bambinelli. The Bambinelli Blessing will incite us to experience God’s true joy and love that comes to us from the infant Jesus. Come and rejoice in God’s love for you in this new Advent celebration with your parish family.
We remember, we celebrate, we believe. Praying for those who have died is an important part of our lives. We remember those who have loved and nurtured us and shaped us, we celebrate the precious gift of their lives as a blessing from God, and we believe and hope in the promise of eternal life. Please join us on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 7:00pm for an All Souls’ Day Mass of Remembrance. All Souls Envelopes, this year, will be collected at the offering box stationed at the entrance of the lower church. These envelopes will be included in the offering of the Eucharistic Liturgy.
As part of our Parish Service Day, we are collecting items for Metro Health’s Friends of Mothers and Infants Program. These items will be given to infants and children of 6 years of age and under who are struggling to have their basic needs met.
Seasons of Hope, offers an opportunity for those grieving to come together to share God’s love. The program is rooted in our Catholic tradition and conveys God’s healing through scripture, prayer, reflection and sharing our faith.
The Legion of Mary active and auxiliary members of Our Lady of Lourdes Praesidium, invite all parishioners, their families and friends to join our Fatima Rosary Devotion which will be combined with the Our Lady of the Rosary Devotion with Benediction, to be held on Friday, October 13th at 7:30pm in the church.
Coinciding with the Feast of St. Luke (October 18th), the Patron Saint of Physicians and Surgeons, there will be anointing of the sick at all of the Masses the weekend of October 21st/22nd. A hand-knitted/crocheted prayer square, created by our parish Prayer Shawl Committee, will also be given to all of those who seek the anointing and are in need of our prayers for healing.
Have some summertime fun with St. Albert the Great Social Adult Ministry (SASA) St. Albert Social Adults (SASA) is a parish ministry that brings together adult parishioners on a bimonthly basis for opportunities to socialize. SASA is for all adult parishioners, including those who are widowed, single, divorced or married and looking for fellowship and social activity provided through parish coordination. Click the link above for our next events.
The 5K Run and 1 Mile walk (or run) starts on Saturday, June 10th at 8:30 am on the back driveway. Don’t miss early registration for only $20 if registered by May 15th or $75 for a family of 4. After May 15th registrations are $25 till June 6th, then they go up to $30. Family of 4 registration goes up to $95 after June 6th. (click title link above for more information)
