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

 

 

THIS WEEK AT ST. ALBERT'S
Sunday, January 29th
   8:00 AM Mass
 10:30 AM Mass Blessing of 2nd Graders
   9:00 AM Grade 2 & Parents Meeting
                Blessing of Throats
                Recycle the Warmth
                Food Pantry Weekend
   5:30 PM Mission Trip meeting, ULPC
   6:30 PM Grade 10 & Parents meeting
Tuesday, January 31st
   3:30 PM Mobile Food Pantry @ Sunshine Place
   5:30 PM Mass
   6:30 PM Journey Through Grief, Albert House
Wednesday, February 1st
   8:05 AM Rosary
   8:30 AM Mass
   1:30 PM Women’s Bible Study, FS Room
   7:00 PM Choir rehearsal, Church
Thursday, February 2nd
   8:05 AM Rosary
   8:30 AM Mass
   9:30 AM Playgroup, Albert House
   7:00 PM RCIA, FS Room
   7:00 PM Praise Band rehearsal, Church
Friday, February 3rd
   8:05 AM Rosary
   8:30 AM Mass
                Chula Vista
Saturday, February 4th
   4:00 PM Mass
                Children’s Liturgy of the Word
                Dinner With Friends
Sunday, February 5th
   8:00 AM Mass
 10:30 AM Mass
   9:00 AM New Altar Server Training
                Children’s Liturgy of the Word
                Chula Vista Youth Return
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IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
2012 Diocese of Madison Annual Catholic Appeal Begins!
Please make a generous pledge!
   This week, parishioners throughout the Diocese will receive a mailing from Bishop Morlino. The Bishop is asking for a pledge to the Annual Catholic Appeal to support the work of the Diocese of Madison.
   Please prayerfully consider making a pledge payable over 5-months to the appeal. Your gift will help enable the diocese to reach its goal and provide grant opportunities for Catholic schools, religious education programs and assisting distressed parishes in need.
   Thank you for your continuing support of our parish, Diocese and the work of the Church throughout the world.

February FLAME DATES:
   Mark your calendars now for the February Healing and Hope sessions. During FLAME 1 we will learn and share about the Sacrament of Anointing and the many ways our Catholic sacraments can touch our humanity: emotionally, spiritually, and physically.
   FLAME 1 Dates: February 12 and February 15
   During FLAME 2 we will see and experience the Sacrament of Anointing during ALL the Masses on February 18 & 19.
   All FLAME households of faith are also asked to attend one of the services on Ash Wednesday. If you like, come support the Twinning Soup Supper with a delicious bowl of soup, some great bread, and donate to a worthwhile cause at the same time. The services are: 8:30 AM Mass; 4:00 PM Service, and
7:00 PM Mass.

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.

Save A Life—Donate Blood
St. Albert’s Once-a-Week Club
   Nearly every two seconds someone in the country needs blood. This need might arise due to trauma, surgery, organ transplant, premature or difficult childbirth or treatment of disease such as leukemia and cancer. It only takes a little of your time and bit of inconvenience to help save these lives. St. Albert’s is involved in this important effort by the American Red Cross through the Once A Week Club. In 2011 parishioners and friends made 184 blood donations to support this important effort. Please join us to make 2012 an even more successful year as we help to save lives. Make a donation either at one of the Red Cross Donor Centers or at a special blood drive held throughout the county. Sign the Once-A-Week log with the code for St. Albert’s which is 116 so that the parish will get credit. For more information, including times and locations for blood drives, please visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767. Thank you.

Ministry of Mothers Sharing
Next MOMS Session—Feb. 1st
   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 a6 837-3798 ext. 36 or lindasheridan@saintalberts.org

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.

Welcome to St. Alberts Parish Family
   Chris & Melissa Casey & Connor & Chloe
   Gerald & Karen Lauters
   Alexandrea Ramirez and Enrique & Isabella

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.

Red Barn Needs Volunteers!
Saturday, February 4th and Monday, February 6th

Our next scheduled date to work the Red Barn will be Saturday, February 4th and Monday, February 6th, 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.

Mission Trip Fish Fry with the Knights of Columbus
Mark Your Calendars!!!!
   Join us for our fantastic Fish Fries that will benefit the Youth from St. Albert’s and Sacred Hearts who are doing mission work this summer in Marvell, AK and St. Louis, MO. Please mark your calendars for the following dates:
   February 10th & 24th
   March 9th & 23rd
   April 6th
   More information will be coming in the upcoming bulletins!

Voices of St. Albert’s Full Choir
   February rehearsal times are as follows:
      Wednesday, February 1st 7:00-8:30 PM
      Wednesday, February 8th 7:00-8:30 PM
      Wednesday, February 15th 7:00-8:30 PM
      Wednesday, February 22nd No rehearsal-Ash Wednesday
      Wednesday, February 29th 7:00-9:00 PM

Voices of St. Albert’s Praise Band
   February rehearsal times are as follows:
      Thursday, February 2nd 7:00-8:30 PM
      Thursday, February 9th 7:00-8:30 PM
      Thursday, February 16th 7:00-8:30 PM
      Thursday, February 23rd 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.

Lenten News!
   Lent is nearly here, and with that comes the beautiful practice of the Way of the Cross. We participate in this miniature “pilgrimage” on five Thursdays during Lent. Each Way of the Cross begins at 6:30 PM and lasts for approximately 30 minutes. The dates are March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th. Please come and join us….. you’ll be glad you did!

Food Pantry Volunteers
February 3rd, 2012
   Gina Hallbauer (837-5544)
   Sue Ann Klein (837-5322)
   Nancy Veenendaal ( 837-8290)
   Helen Running (837-7526)
   Carol Lund (772-0827)
   Diane Smith (837-9572)
   Sandra Deane (837-9502)
   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 30th, No Mass
Tuesday, January 31st, 5:30 PM Luella Tyson
Wednesday, February 1st, 8:30 AM Randy Schopen
Thursday, February 2nd, 8:30 AM Joe & Rita Connors
Friday, February 3rd, 8:30 AM Bishop William Bullock
Saturday, February 4th, 4:00 PM Loretta Hoepker
Sunday, February 5th, 8:00 AM People of the Parish; 10:30 AM Randy Levenhagen

LAY MINISTERS
5th Sunday Ordinary Time
(February 4 & 5th, 2012)
   4:00 PM Sr. Fran Hoffman, Chris Schoenherr
   8:00 AM Mark Hetzel, Bill Morrissey
 10:30 AM Mike Butler, Carla Dickman
Hospitality Ministers:
   4:00 PM Jane Williams, Julie Beisenstein, David & Jennifer Franchek
   8:00 AM Greg & Marlene Cichy, Rod Kazmerzak, Thomas Miller
 10:30 AM Bob & Irene Rauwald, John Hornung, James Mastrangelo
Servers:
   4:00 PM Haley Johnson, Josh Otteson, Jacob Graeve
   8:00 AM Chris Hetzel, Carly Graeve, Connor Shanahan
 10:30 AM Conner Finnegan, Dan Harwood, Katie Healy
Eucharistic Ministers: From Parish Community
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FROM THE DESK OF FR TERRY...
   ...for the bulletin of Sunday, January 29
   ...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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