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

Come and support the Welcome Weekend Retreats on Sunday, September 7 from 9am-4pm at their food sale in the courtyard.  All funds that are raised will be used for the men and women Welcome Weekend retreats throughout the year. We appreciate your support!

Cursos de Otoño: Universidad del Discípulo Este otoño, te invitamos a participar en las clases de la Universidad del Discípulo! Las clases serán los martes de 7pm-8:15pm comenzando el 9 de Septiembre y culminando el 18 de Noviembre. Para ver el catálogo de clases disponibles o inscribirte en línea, escanea el código QR en el flyer. Para más información, o inscribirse en persona, estaremos después de las misas en español el 23-24 de Agosto y el 6-7 de Septiembre. O contáctanos por texto al 512-760-1245 o por correo electrónico a crecimientoespiritual.stalbert@gmail.com ¡Ven y fortalece tu caminar con Cristo y tu formación en la fe!

Join us for fellowship, faith, and great conversation! This fall we’ll read Domestic Monastery by Ronald Rolheiser, meeting on the 1st & 3rd Fridays from Sept. 5 to Nov. 7, 9:30–11:30 AM, in the Palermo Center (Classrooms J/K). Childcare is provided across the hall in the Nursery if you wish. New moms are always welcome! On Dec 5, we’ll have a Special Advent Gathering with Scripture reflection, sacred art, and possibly a book swap. For more info or to join our email list, contact Sarah at stalbertmoyc@gmail.com.

Daughters of the King invites you to join us in fellowship to nurture our journey as women of God. This series is a chance for all women of St. Albert the Great to share experiences, support each other, and grow spiritually to become who He wants us to be. Whether you seek His guidance, friendship, or a space to reflect, our group offers inspiration and encouragement. We look forward to journeying on this walk of faith together.

Movimiento Familiar Cristiano Catolico Aprende más sobre el ministerio de Movimiento Familiar Cristiano Catolico (MFCC) en nuestra junta de Ambientación el día 30 de Agosto 2025 a las 3:30pm en el salón parroquial.

In this Jubilee Year of Hope, all men of the parish are invited to attend this year's Men's Retreat on August 16, 2025. Breakfast and registration start at 9:30 A.M. Lunch will be provided. The retreat will end with the 5:00 Vigil Mass, followed by family time and dinner after Mass. We encourage you to invite other men you know to attend the retreat. For more information or to register, please contact Art Bustamante at a_bustamante13@yahoo.com or 512-573-0609. There will also be a Mass for Life at 7:00 A.M., followed by a prayer vigil. All are invited to attend Mass and the prayer vigil.

We are hiring a receptionist. Please visit the link to find out more about the position: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/ Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3424427 Estamos contratando a una recepcionista. Visite el enlace para obtener más información sobre el puesto:https:// recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3424427

Fr. Red is finally here as our parochial administrator! We are so blessed to have him here at St. Albert the Great. This weekend, we'll have some sweets to celebrate the arrival of both Fr. Red and Fr. Michael after each Mass. Be sure to say hi to them and give them a warm welcome! ¡El padre Red por fin está aquí como nuestro administrador parroquial! Somos muy afortunados de tenerlo aquí en San Alberto Magno. Este fin de semana, después de cada misa, tendremos algunos dulces para celebrar la llegada del padre Red y del padre Michael. ¡No olviden saludarlos y darles una cálida bienvenida!

Back by popular demand!

Let’s Get To Know Fr. Michael Rhodes!  Fr. Michael Rhodes is our new parochial vicar who just joined St. Albert the Great. We asked him some questions to get to know him.  If you haven’t met him yet, please welcome him after Mass! Where were you born, and where did you grow up? * I was born and raised in Fort Worth and moved to College Station in 2005 where I worked managing restaurants and real estate until I entered seminary in 2019. When and where did you get ordained? * I was ordained on Jun 14, 2025 for the Diocese of Austin at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Who is your favorite saint and why?  * St. Augustine is my favorite saint because he shows us an example of a man who was tied up in worldly desires who became a great saint because he found truth in God and came to know that our heart is restless until it rests in God. His mother, St. Monica, also fervently prayed for her son and I know that my mother always prayed for me. What do you enjoy doing in your free time? * I enjoy tinkering with things and was in my high school robotics club. I like working on cars and am a Ham Radio operator. I also love to cook. What is one thing that people might be surprised to learn about you? * I built a giant venus fly trap puppet that could “eat” people for our seminary play last year. What is your favorite food? * Texas BBQ What is your impression of Austin if you are new here? * I think it’s great because there is so much to do so close, and the food scene is awesome! Any message for the parishioners at St. Albert the Great?  * Your hospitality is out of this world! Thank you so much for welcoming me into your parish family and my encouragement to you to remain rooted in Christ through prayer each day because he is our strength and our hope!

Attention Young Adults! 
Our annual Abide retreat to any young adult ages 18-35 is coming up on August 30th and 31st! If you are looking for a way to encounter God’s love in a new way, build authentic community and grow in your faith, this retreat is for you! Young adult men’s and women’s small groups will be formed at the end of the retreat. If you are interested in signing up or have any questions, members of our retreat team will be outside the church after Mass. We hope you join us!

Aprende más sobre el ministerio de Movimiento Familiar Cristiano Catolico (MFCC) en nuestra junta de Ambientación el día 17 de Agosto 2025 a las 3:30pm en el salón parroquial.

Limpieza del Campus Miembros de Cristo Renueva su Parroqia hombres/mujeres, Crecimiento, Sagrada Familia, Grupo de Oracion, Grupo Juvenil hicieron un trabajo fantastico dejando nuestro campus limpio y hermoso. Muchas gracias por su amor a Jesús y a nuestra parroquia. Campus Cleaning Members of Cristo Renueva su Parroqia hombres/mujeres, Crecimiento, Sagrada Familia, Grupo de Oracion, Grupo Juvenil did a fantastic job making our campus clean and beautiful. Thank you so much for your love for Jesus and our parish!

Welcome, Fr. Red! The Diocese of Austin has appointed Rev. Payden "Red" Blevins to be a pastor at St. Albert the Great! He is arriving on July 28, and we eagerly await his arrival! Bienvenido, P. Red! La diócesis de Austin ha nombrado al padre «Red» Blevins párroco de San Alberto Magno. Llegará el 28 de julio, ¡y esperamos ansiosamente su llegada!

7/12-13 Friends of the Poor® Walk (FOPW) annual fundraiser benefiting St. Vincent de Paul is September 27th. Walk starts at 8:30 am at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church outside the Parish Hall parking lot. We invite all parishioners to WALK A MILE WITH US and join in our fundraiser with us! We will have registration and walk information after masses in the courtyard July 12 & 13. Donations help our neighbors in need. Donate to the event or register to walk at: https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Austin/FriendsOfThePoorWalkStAlberttheGreatCatholicChurch

Office Renovation completed The office renovation is finally completed! Please start coming to our new front office in the Palermo Building. Thank you for your patience during this project! Renovación de la oficina completada ¡La renovación de la oficina está finalmente completada! Por favor, empiece a venir a nuestra nueva oficina en el edificio Palermo. ¡Gracias por su paciencia durante este proyecto!

We joyfully announce that early this morning Pope Leo XIV appointed Most Reverend Daniel E. Garcia as the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Austin. Bishop Garcia, a native of our diocese, currently serves as the bishop of Monterey, California. We look forward to welcoming him home. Please join us in praying for Bishop Garcia as he prepares to shepherd our diocese. More: https://www.austindiocese.org/bishop-daniel-e-garcia