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.

All Saints Day - Todos Los Santos 11/1, 9:30 AM, Bilingual/ Bilingüe (NOT a holy day of obligation this year - Este año NO es un día festivo obligatorio) All souls Day - Todos los Fieles Difuntos 11/2, Normal Mass schedule - Horario normal

Next weekend is the Catholic Services Appeal, during which you can support the more than 100 ministries and programs of the Diocese of Austin. This year’s theme is Together we bring hope. Your gift is a powerful testament to what can be accomplished when we work together to make a difference. As Scripture reminds us, “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds." (Hebrews 10:24) Your gift to the CSA is combined with others to have a greater impact than any single gift could. Please prayerfully consider making a gift so you can be a miracle to those in most need. To learn more and make your gift today, visit austindiocese.org/give.

You are Invited to join the Pilgrimage of Hope for Creation Saturday, Nov 8, 2025, co-sponsored by Catholic Charities of Central Texas and St. Thomas More Creation Care Team.  Come ride the Metro rail and walk downtown Austin visiting places in nature to ask God for an ecological conversion as we Care for God's Creation. The pilgrimage ends with mass at St. Mary’s where you can receive a plenary indulgence. Join us at Bishop’s Hall before mass to learn more about creation care and Laudato Si. For more information and to register:  www.stmaustin.org/creation-care-team Estás invitado a unirte a la Peregrinación Esperanza por la Creación el sábado 8 de noviembre de 2025, co-patrocinada por Caridades Católicas del Centro de Texas y el Equipo de Cuidado de la Creación de St. Thomas More. Ven, toma el tren y camina por el centro de Austin visitando lugares en la naturaleza y pedir a Dios una conversión ecológica mientras cuidamos la Creación de Dios. La peregrinación termina con la misa en la Catedral de St. Mary’s, donde podrás recibir una indulgencia plenaria. Únete a nosotros en el Bishop’s Hall antes de la misa para aprender más sobre el cuidado de la creación y Laudato Si. Para más información y para registrarte:  www.stmaustin.org/creation-care-team

Our old rectory in the Scofield neighborhood has been listed for sale. We will hold an open house on October 18, 12 pm to 2:30 pm, at 1800 Montana Sky, Austin, TX. 78727. The proceeds will go towards building a new rectory off of Bittern Hallow.

Here is a letter to the faithful by Bishop Daniel E Garcia. Aquí tiene la carta a los fieles del Obispo Daniel E Garcia

Blessing of The Animals October 4 is the memorial of St. Francis of Assisi, who is known as the patron saint of all God's creations. We will have a pet blessing after the 9:30AM First Saturday Mass in the courtyard on Saturday, October 4. Please have all pets on a leash, in a cage or carrier, so that they can be kept safe. All God’s creatures great and small are welcome! St. Francis of Assisi pray for us! BENDICIÓN DE LAS MASCOTAS El 4 de octubre es la conmemoración de San Francisco de Asís, conocido como el santo patrón de todas las criaturas de Dios. Tendremos una bendición de mascotas después de la misa del primer sábado a las 9:30 a. m. en el patio el sábado 4 de octubre. Por favor, traigan a todas las mascotas con correa, en una jaula o transportín, para que puedan estar seguras. ¡Todas las criaturas de Dios, grandes y pequeñas, son bienvenidas! ¡San Francisco de Asís, ruega por nosotros!


We are trying to raise $30,000 to help our neighbors in need. Donate or join us with the run/walk in our Conference: https://runsignup.com/Race/185911/Donate/ esNg56BWcwYpu6ey The registration fee is $10, which includes breakfast, a T-shirt, and a chance to win a door prize. We are also looking for bilingual volunteers who can assist on the day of the walk in English and Spanish! Contact Racheck 19rachelutnac53@gmail.com with questions.


Fr. Red is participating in the Friends of the Poor Walk and is trying to raise $2000! He writes,
“Please support me in my Walk to raise funds to benefit the neighbors in need the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church helps.  No amount is too small.  A donation will help those who are struggling due to some life event and are reaching out for help.” Join us in our efforts to raise funds to help our neighbors in need by scanning the QR code or visit  https://runsignup.com/Race/185911/Donate/Jaf2TRCDBJre22Nrw

Today, Tuesday, September 16 is Fr. Red’s birthday! Be sure to wish him well after Mass! ¡Hoy, El martes 16 de septiembre, es el cumpleaños del padre Red! ¡No olviden felicitarlo cuando lo vean después de la misa!

In order for all clergy to attend the events surrounding the installation of Bishop Daniel Garcia there will be no confessions, no Mass, and no communion services here at the parish on Wednesday. September 17th and Thursday, September 18th. Our regular schedule will resume on Friday, September 19th. Para que todo el clero pueda asistir a los eventos relacionados con la toma de posesión del obispo Daniel García, no habrá confesiones, misas, ni servicios de comunión en la parroquia el miércoles 17 y el jueves 18 de septiembre. El horario habitual se reanudará el viernes 19 de septiembre. 

Venturing Crew 3 is a ministry of St. Albert, a co-ed, high-adventure branch of Scouting America for ages 14-20. Their crew focuses on adventure, leadership, personal growth, and service. They have events scheduled this fall that include hiking, adoration, kayaking, camping, backpacking, and rock climbing. You can find them outside in forest green shirts to get more information.

September is Suicide Awareness Month.  On Saturday September 13 at 9am we will have a special Mass to remember, heal from, and commend to God those who have taken their own life.  Under the patronage of Our Lady of Lourdes, we will implore the intercession of the Mother of God to intercede on our behalf for our loved one who has died.  We will pray for each one by name during the Mass.  If you would like to have your loved one remembered please submit the name by 12 noon on Friday September 12 to Chaplain Debbie at dgeorge@saintalbert.org.

Good news! We now have three priests at many of our confession times. A third confessional has been set up on the left side of the reservation chapel behind the altar. A confessional candle is on a table near the door to indicate when the priest is in the confessional hearing confessions. Sit in the front pew of the section nearest the door to the reservation chapel to wait for confession at this new confessional. A sign identifying the priest and the languages in which he can hear confessions is located on the door of each confessional.

Discipleship U starts on Sept. 10th and 11th. We are offering two classes this Fall: Exodus - a deep dive into the Book of Exodus and Catholic Social Teachings - An Exploration of the Social Teachings of the Church. Exodus offers a Wednesday morning and a Thursday evening class. Catholic Social Teachings will be on Thursday evenings. Learn something new this Fall, grow deeper in your knowledge in Scripture and Tradition, and discover the foundations of your faith at DU! All classes are free! Register for classes online at: https://saintalbert.org/adult-faith-formation