Stuff the Truck- ONE DAY ONLY! 1/31 Are you looking for somewhere to donate your gently used items? All items will go to the SVDP Thrift Store. Items needed include: bed linens, clothing & accessories, jewelry, housewares, furniture, home decor, toys, sporting goods, luggage, large & small appliances, electronics & medical equipment.  Please, NO Christmas decorations! Please bring your items in bags or boxes if possible to help make loading easier.

On Tuesday, January 27, the Adoration Chapel will open at 9 AM. However, the Blessed Sacramet will not be exposed. Our office will open at 11:30 as we may have a refreeze of today's melted ice. As Fr. Red said in Sunday's message, please use prudence and caution when deciding to come to church. Let us continue to pray for the safety of our friends and neighbors. El martes 27 de enero, la Capilla de Adoración abrirá a las 9:00 a. m. Sin embargo, no se expondrá el Santísimo Sacramento. Nuestra oficina abrirá a las 11:30 a. m., ya que es posible que se vuelva a congelar el hielo derretido hoy. Como dijo el padre Red en el mensaje del domingo, por favor, actúen con prudencia y precaución al decidir venir a la iglesia. Sigamos rezando por la seguridad de nuestros amigos y vecinos.

Due to the inclement weather, our Adoration Chapel will be closed on Monday, January 26. Please prioritize your safety and avoid driving in hazardous conditions. For updates, visit our website or social media channels. Let us all pray for the safety of our friends and neighbors. Debido al mal tiempo invernal, nuestra Capilla de Adoración permanecerá cerrada el lunes 26 de enero. Por favor, dé prioridad a su seguridad y evite conducir en condiciones peligrosas. Para obtener información actualizada, visite nuestro sitio web o nuestras redes sociales. Recemos todos por la seguridad de nuestros amigos y vecinos.

We have wonderful news to share! Thanks to your support, St. Albert the Great was able to increase our CSA pledge this year to $203,570, which is 150% of our goal. Your gift to the Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) helps men who are considering the priesthood or diaconate, as well as priests who are currently serving and those who are retired. Your generosity also supports Catholic schools, religious education, ministerial training, and programs for life, peace, and justice. The Diocese of Austin and St. Albert is truly grateful for your kindness. “Together We Bring Hope” is more than just a phrase—it is something we live every day. Thank you, thank you, thank you! ¡Tenemos una noticia maravillosa que compartir! Gracias a su apoyo, San Alberto Magno ha podido aumentar su compromiso con la CSA este año hasta alcanzar los 203 570 dólares, lo que supone el 150 % de nuestro objetivo. Su donación a la Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) ayuda a los hombres que están considerando el sacerdocio o el diaconado, así como a los sacerdotes que actualmente están en activo y a los que están jubilados. Su generosidad también apoya a las escuelas católicas, la educación religiosa, la formación ministerial y los programas para la vida, la paz y la justicia. La Diócesis de Austin y San Alberto Magno están verdaderamente agradecidas por su amabilidad. «Juntos traemos esperanza» es más que una simple frase: es algo que vivimos cada día. ¡Gracias, gracias, gracias!

Due to inclement winter weather, all ministry meetings (including RE) on Saturday, January 24, and Sunday, January 25, are cancelled. The Adoration Chapel will not have the Blessed Sacrament exposed on the weekend, either. Masses will proceed as scheduled and will be livestreamed. It is important to remember that while the Church requires all the faithful to attend Mass on all Sundays and Holy Days of obligation, this obligation does not apply in grave situations like severe inclement weather that makes travel exceedingly dangerous. Putting ourselves at risk on dangerous roads also puts other drivers and first responders at risk. If the weather this weekend does not permit your safe travel to and from the parish the law of the Church dispenses your obligation to attend Mass (CIC 1248 §2) and recommends that you spend an appropriate time in prayer, whether personally or as a family. Please prioritize your safety and avoid driving in hazardous conditions. For updates, visit our website or social media channels. Let us all pray for the safety of our friends and neighbors. Debido al mal tiempo invernal, se cancelan todas las reuniones ministeriales (incluida la educación religiosa) del sábado 24 y el domingo 25 de enero. La Capilla de Adoración tampoco expondrá el Santísimo Sacramento durante el fin de semana. Las misas se celebrarán según lo previsto y se retransmitirán en directo. Es importante recordar que, aunque la Iglesia exige a todos los fieles que asistan a misa todos los domingos y días de precepto, esta obligación no se aplica en situaciones graves, como condiciones meteorológicas adversas que hacen que desplazarse sea extremadamente peligroso. Ponernos en peligro en carreteras peligrosas también pone en peligro a otros conductores y a los servicios de emergencia. Si el clima de este fin de semana no permite un viaje seguro hacia y desde la parroquia, la ley de la Iglesia le exime de la obligación de asistir a misa (CIC 1248 §2) y le recomienda que dedique un tiempo adecuado a la oración, ya sea personalmente o en familia. Por favor, dé prioridad a su seguridad y evite conducir en condiciones peligrosas. Para obtener información actualizada, visite nuestro sitio web o nuestras redes sociales. Recemos todos por la seguridad de nuestros amigos y vecinos.

January 25th is Called by Name Sunday, an initiative of the Diocese of Austin Vocations Office that celebrates God’s call to each of us to follow Him in a particular way. At every parish in the diocese, our priests will share the story of their vocation to the priesthood - how they listened and responded to God’s call. As part of this special weekend, we are asking you to participate in two ways: pray for vocation and spend time this week thinking about someone in our parish whom God may be calling to the priesthood or religious life.

Stuff the Truck Volunteers Needed-January 31st One Day Only! to help load the truck…many items are heavy and volunteers are needed who can lift boxes & load the truck. Sign up online or at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49A9AB2CA0FBC70-stuff#/ to volunteer. Please bring your items in bags or boxes if possible to help make loading easier.

MARY, MOTHER OF GOD - MARÍA SANTÍSIMA, MADRE DE DIOS Holy day of obligation - Día santo de precepto 12/31/25 Vigil Mass 6:30 PM (English) Misa de vigilia a las 8 PM (español) 1/1/26 12PM (English) 5:30 PM (English) Misa a las 7 PM (español)

We start at 7 PM with the Penitential Act so you can pray for the forgiveness of your own sins, but also for those of all the people who come to the Penance Service. Comenzamos a las 7 de la tarde con el acto penitencial para que puedas rezar por el perdón de tus propios pecados, pero también por los de todas las personas que acuden al servicio de penitencia.

LAS POSADAS 12/16, 17,18, 19, 22 & 23: 7:00 PM, Seton Center 12/20: 6:00 PM, Courtyard 12/21: 3:00 PM, Courtyard LAS POSADAS 12/16, 17,18, 19, 22 & 23: 7:00 PM, Seton Center 12/20: 6:00 PM, Courtyard 12/21: 3:00 PM, Courtyard LAS POSADAS 12/16, 17,18, 19, 22 & 23: 7:00 PM, en PAC 12/20: 6:00 PM, en el patio 12/21: 3:00 PM, en el patio

This Tuesday, December 2, all the priests in the Diocese of Austin will be at the Advent day of Prayer and Reflection. Instead of a Mass, we will have a communion service at noon. Este martes, 2 de diciembre, todos los sacerdotes de la Diócesis de Austin participarán en la jornada de Adviento de Oración y Reflexión. En lugar de una misa, tendremos un servicio de comunión al mediodía.

We are receiving reports that parishioners are receiving suspicious emails from someone who is impersonating Fr. Red. Please DO NOT open or respond to such an email. The only email address you can trust is the one listed in the bulletin. When in doubt, delete it and do not interact with the imposter! 

Estamos recibiendo informes de que algunos feligreses están recibiendo correos electrónicos sospechosos de alguien que se hace pasar por el padre Red. Por favor, NO abras ni respondas a dichos correos electrónicos. La única dirección de correo electrónico en la que puedes confiar es la que aparece en el boletín. En caso de duda, ¡bórralo y no interactúes con el impostor!

Our office will be closed from Thursday to Saturday, and resume our normal Narthex office hours on Sunday, November 30. Nuestra oficina permanecerá cerrada de jueves a sábado, y reanudará su horario habitual en Narthex el domingo 30 de noviembre.

On Wednesday, November 25, St. Albert is hosting a Thanksgiving meal—Feast of Grace—for parishioners and neighbors who are currently without a home, unable to provide a Thanksgiving meal for themselves or their family, or who will be alone for Thanksgiving. The meal will be in Seton Center from noon to 3 pm. There will be plenty of turkey, sides & desserts, fellowship & gratitude as we celebrate Thanksgiving together.

This Saturday is the feast day of our patron saint, St. Albert the Great. We will have the installation mass (bilingual) for Fr. Red at 10:00 AM. Please join us for this joyous occasion! Este sábado es la fiesta de nuestro santo patrón, San Alberto Magno. Tendremos la misa de instalación (bilingüe) del P. Red a las 10:00 AM. ¡Acompáñenos en esta alegre ocasión!

YCP Austin invites all young Catholic professionals (ages 21–39) to a panel discussion on charity featuring Allison Cavazos (Catholic Charities of Central Texas), Joe Pojman (Texans for Life Coalition), and Fr. Michael Noriega (St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church). The event will explore how to integrate charity into our personal, professional, and faith lives. Join us Thursday, November 13 from 6:30–8:30 PM Saint Albert the Great Catholic Church in the Seton Center. For more information and to register, visit the YCP Austin Website t https://ycp.glueup.com/event/executive-panel-discussion-on-charity-november-13-2025-159645/

In preparing for Christmas for our neighbors in need we ask for your help in giving a gift card to help them provide a gift and meal for their family. We will have our Christmas Giving Tree set up in the Narthex, hung with envelopes and instructions for a needy family for you to take and return with a gift card (include a gift receipt), starting Nov 8 & 9. You can donate on our church website by clicking on GIVE and selecting "Christmas". We will be available that weekend to accept donations after masses. Please return the cards by Dec 6 & 7.

Table of Remembrance During the month of November our dearly departed loved ones will be remembered at all Masses celebrated at St. Albert the Great. You are invited to place a framed photo of your deceased loved one on the Table of Remembrance in the baptistery. Write their name in the Book of the Names of the Dead and place a flower near the photo. If you would like your photo returned please write your contact information on the back. For more information, contact Chaplain Debbie, dgeorge@saintalbert.org. May the souls of the faithful departed by the mercy of God rest in peace. Mesa del Recuerdo Durante el mes de noviembre, recordaremos a nuestros seres queridos fallecidos en todas las misas que se celebren en San Alberto Magno. Les invitamos a colocar una foto enmarcada de su ser querido fallecido en la Mesa del Recuerdo, situada en el baptisterio. Escriban su nombre en el Libro de los Nombres de los Difuntos y coloquen una flor junto a la foto. Si desean que les devolvamos la foto, escriban su información de contacto en el reverso. Para obtener más información, pónganse en contacto con la Capellana Debbie, dgeorge@saintalbert.org. Que las almas de los fieles difuntos, por la misericordia de Dios, descansen en paz.