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This Week at St Albert's
Important Reminders
From the desk of Fr Terry

 

 

THIS WEEK AT ST. ALBERT'S
Sunday, January 22nd
   8:00 AM Mass
 10:30 AM Mass
   9:00 AM FLAME 2
                Children’s Liturgy of the Word
                Twinning Cinnamon Rolls
   6:00 PM FLAME 2
Monday, January 23rd
   7:00 PM Children of God, FS Room
Tuesday, January 24th
   5:00 PM Luke House, 310 S. Ingersoll, Madison
   5:30 PM Mass
   6:30 PM Journey Through Grief, Albert House
Wednesday, January 25th
   8:05 AM Rosary
   8:30 AM Mass
   1:30 PM Women’s Bible Study, FS Room
   6:30 PM FLAME 2
   7:00 PM Choir rehearsal, Church
Thursday, January 26th
   8:05 AM Rosary
   8:30 AM Mass
   9:30 AM Playgroup, Albert House
   7:00 PM Praise Band rehearsal, Church
   7:00 PM RCIA, FS Room
Friday, January 27th
   8:05 AM Rosary
   8:30 AM Mass
   6:00 PM CYC Laser Tag
Saturday, January 28th
   9:00 AM MOMS Retreat
   4:00 PM Mass
                Blessing of Throats
                Recycle the Warmth
                Food Pantry Weekend
Sunday, January 29th
   8:00 AM Mass
 10:30 AM Mass
   9:00 AM Grade 2 meeting with Parents
                Blessing of Throats
                Recycle the Warmth
                Food Pantry Weekend
   5:30 PM Mission Trip Meeting, ULPC
   6:30 PM Grade 10 & Parents meeting
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IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
Welcome to St. Alberts Parish Family
   Nicole Pfleger
   Raul Velazquez & Maria Camarena & Andrea, Raul & Luis
Baptisms: January 14, 2012
   Blake Borchert son of Robert & Maureen
   Henry Ruhland, son of Kevin & Kelly
   Margaret Terry, daughter of Patrick & Rebecca

FLAME 2 is Here!
   The times and dates are:
      January 22nd at 9 AM and 6 PM
      January 25th at 6:30 PM
   Remember, we meet in age appropriate groups as follows:
      Adults showing of Journey of the Universe film in chapel
      Adult discussion group of Questions Based on the Creed in Room 3, upper level Parish Center
      High School Youth meet at Albert House
      Middle School Youth meet in the lower level Parish Center
      Elementary youth meet in the upper level Parish Center
      Children ages 1-4 in Pray and Play in ULPC

Special Sacramental Preparation Classes in January
   Grade 2 and those preparing for First Communion with that class, have a gathering on Sunday, January 29th, with Sr. Joan at 9:00 AM in the lower level Parish Center. Parents attend with the children! Following the meeting there will be a special blessing during the 10:30 AM Mass.
   Grade 10 and those preparing for Confirmation with that class have a Theology of Confirmation session on Sunday, January 29th, with Susan at 6:30 PM in Church. Sponsors OR a parent must attend with the youth.

Recycle the Warmth Blanket Drive
Friday through Sunday, January 27-29th
   The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is very pleased that St. Alberts has agreed to help with our 20th Annual Recycle the Warmth Blanket Drive. St. Vincent de Paul is an organization committed to helping our neighbors in need without regard to the religion, race, or ethnic background of those whom we assist. This drive helps us provide free blankets, pillows, sheets and other bedding throughout the year to those who seek our help. We need your help to make this possible.
   Our drive will take place Friday through Sunday, January 27-29. To participate, you may purchase new blankets, or donate your gently used blankets and bedding to any of the Shopko stores in the Madison area or drop them off at Church in the boxes provided. Your generosity is greatly appreciated, and we thank you in advance for helping our neighbors in need through this year’s Recycle the Warmth Blanket Drive.

Catholic Youth Connection: Laser Tag
Friday, January 27th from 6:00-9:00 PM
   All high school youth (grades 9-12) are invited to join us for a crazy evening of fun as we play Laser Tag against the Sun Prairie United Methodist Church and Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. May the fastest and best shooting team win! Permission slips are available on line at www.saintalberts.org Chaperones are needed to help make this event a success. Cost is $13 (pay at the door) and bring some extra money for ice cream. You must have a permission slip to attend. To find out more, go to our FaceBook page at Catholic Youth Connection! There are only 10 spots left!

Ministry of Mothers Sharing:
Morning Retreat: “Listening with the Ear of Your Heart”
Saturday, January 28th, 9:00 AM
   Mothers, take a morning to focus on yourself and your spirituality. Experience a reflective environment during the retreat “Listening with the Ear of Your Heart,” in which women will develop an awareness of God’s grace in all situations and gain a greater respect for God’s presence in another person. This will be a three-hour parish-based retreated offered by Ministry of Mothers Sharing-MOMS leaders. All mothers are invited to attend—new mothers, mothers with teenagers or grown children, and grandmothers are all welcome.
The Next MOMS Session will begin the week of February 1st. This is an 8-week session for a small group of moms, which meets for 2 hours one night a week. MOMS session topics include: Self-esteem and Self-acceptance, Stress, Worries, and Anxiety, Everyday Spirituality, Feelings, Personal Growth, Expressing Values in Friendship, Continuing the Journey, etc. To sign up or for more information regarding the retreat and/or session, please contact Jennifer Thompson tandjthompson@gmail.com or 608-541-8375 or Linda Sheridan lindasheridan@saintalberts.org or 837-3798 ext. 36.

Care Team Ministry
   There is a gift that few ask for, but that could make a difference in someone’s life….If you or someone you know could use a little help, please contact our Care Team. We are here to provide respite care, help with small tasks, or offer friendship with scheduled visits. For more information, our brochures are located in the information rack in the Gathering Area or contact Diane Buechner at 244-6909.

Mobile Food Pantry: January 31st
   Volunteers are needed for the next mobile food pantry on January 31st from 3:45-7:00 PM. Please contact susan@saintalberts.org to help with this ministry. We will unpack the truck, sort groceries, then distribute the groceries to our customers. Middle School youth must be accompanied by an adult.

Luke House
Tuesday, January 24th
   It’s good to start out the New Year by thanking the many St. Albert’s parishioners who helped in any way to provide meals for the guests of Luke House during 2011. The opportunity and the need carries over into 2012. Our menu of chopped turkey and gravy over biscuits, peas and carrots, applesauce, bread, milk and cupcakes remains the same. The faces you see at Luke House might change, but the sense of community remains.
   St. Albert’s provides a meal on Tuesday, January 24th. Please note that we always serve on the 4th Tuesday of the month which is not necessarily the last Tuesday of the month. Sign up sheets are on the narthex bulletin board. Bring your meal item to Luke House, 310 S. Ingersoll, Madison as near 5 PM as possible, or bring it to church before 4 PM on January 24th. Call Micky Wherley at 837-2032, if you have questions.

Red Barn Needs Volunteers!
Monday, January 23rd
   Our next scheduled date to work the Red Barn will be Monday, January 23rd, from noon until 4:00 PM. If you are available and would like to help out, please stop by. The Red Barn is located in the Sunshine Place, 18 Rickel Road, Sun Prairie. More information please contact Eileen Grimm at 837-3541. We are also in need of brown paper bags at the Red Barn! Please drop them off at the Parish Center or the Red Barn. Thank you.

Voices of St. Albert’s Full Choir
   January rehearsal times are as follows: Wednesday, January 25th 7:00-8:30 PM

Voices of St. Albert’s Praise Band
   January rehearsal times are as follows: Thursday, January 26th 7:00-8:30 PM

Liturgical Ministry News
   If you are interested in becoming an altar server, hospitality minister or lector, please contact Cecile Gregory.
   Upcoming training sessions are scheduled as follows:
      New Altar Server training: February 5th @ 9:00AM
      New Hospitality Minister training: February 12th @ 9:00 AM
      New Lector training: February 19th @ 9:00 AM
   Training sessions are held in between Masses on Sunday mornings. Attendees, please meet at the baptismal font following the 8:00 AM Mass.

Upcoming Diocesan Training Sessions for New Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist:
   Saturday, January 28, 2012, 9:30-11:00 AM @ the Bishop O’Connor Catholic Pastoral Center. Please register by calling the Diocesan Office at 821-3080 by January 23rd.
   After attending a Diocesan session, please contact Cecile to arrange for final orientation in order to be able to serve in this capacity here at St. Albert the Great.
   If you are interested in joining any of the various liturgical ministries here at St. Albert the Great, please contact Cecile Gregory @ 837-3798, ext. 25 or cecile@saintalberts.org

Food Pantry Volunteers
   January 27, 2012
      Barbara Komoroske (837-7178)
      Sue Ann Klein (837-5322)
      Nancy Veenendaal ( 837-8290)
      Terri Hayes (837-2875)
      Mary Ann Kloppedal (837-9627)
      Sherri Helmke (850-4800)
      Diane Smith (837-9572)
      Megan Katz (825-6802)
   Reminder: Lead person is to contact all workers. If workers have not heard from lead person the day before your shift, please contact them. Thank you.

MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, January 23rd, no Mass
Tuesday, January 24th, 5:30 PM Celebrant Intention
Wednesday, January 25th, 8:30 AM Dave Scofield
Thursday, January 26th, 8:30 AM Tim Connors
Friday, January 27th, 8:30 AM Ted Starker
Saturday, January 28th, 4:00 PM Bob & Betty Rowe
Sunday, January 29th, 8:00 AM Judith Hilton; 10:30 AM People of the Parish

LAY MINISTERS
4th Sunday Ordinary Time
(January 28th & 29th)
Lectors:
   4:00 PM Shelby McCulley, Jerry Thornsen
   8:00 AM Paul Timmons, Jeanne Behrend
 10:30 AM Bill Wambach, Mike Koll
Hospitality Ministers:
   4:00 PM Perry Haugen, Lucy Neuenschwander, Jessica & Eric Neuenschwander
   8:00 AM Tom & Chris Seagren, Bert St. Louis, Christopher Pundzak
 10:30 AM Nancy Nakkula, Chris Abbeduto, Mike & Joanne Butler
Servers:
   4:00 PM Luke Breyer, Connor Shanahan, Ruth Frank
   8:00 AM Katie Quamme, Emily Seib, Josh Otteson
 10:30 AM Becky & Ethan DeKelver, Tove Westermeyer
Eucharistic Ministers: From Parish Community
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FROM THE DESK OF FR TERRY...
   ...for the bulletin of Sunday, January 22
   ...for the bulletin of Sunday, January 15
   ...for the bulletin of Sunday, January 8
   ...for the bulletin of Sunday, January 1
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