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

In observance of the Independence Day, our office will be closed on Friday, July 4th. 

Con motivo del Día de la Independencia, nuestra oficina permanecerá cerrada el viernes 4 de julio.

We are so excited to welcome our new pastor, Fr. Aloy Nzekwe, MSP, and parochial vicar, Fr. Michael Rhodes! Be sure to say hi when you come to Mass. There is also a special potency in the blessing by a newly ordained priest, so make you get a blessing from Fr. Michael! 

¡Estamos muy contentos de dar la bienvenida a nuestro nuevo párroco, el P. Aloy Nzekwe, MSP, y vicario parroquial, el P. Michael Rhodes! No dejen de saludarlos cuando vengan a Misa. También hay una potencia especial en la bendición de un sacerdote recién ordenado, ¡así que asegúrese de obtener una bendición del P. Michael!

This is the final weekend for Fr. Charlie at St. Albert the Great! Be sure to wish him well and come to the farewell party after the 2pm Mass in Seton Center!

Prayerfully consider signing up for a Holy Hour during our 40 hour Devotion starting on June 26 at 8pm through Friday, the Solemnity for the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and ending on Saturday, June 28 at 12 pm. A 40 hour Devotion is 40 continuous hours of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament praying for a specific intention. Our 40 Hour Devotion is for the intention of an increase of vocations to the priesthood, religious and consecrated life especially in our Diocese. Prayer resources will be available. Sign up online at adorationpro.org/albertaustin or contact Daisy@saintalbert.org

Mass times: 12:00 PM (English) Misa a las 7 pm (espanol)

Today (June 18th) is Fr. Alberto's birthday! Be sure to wish him well when you see him next time!

Inviting all couples! Couples who are not yet married and those already married in the Church are invited to the Together in Holiness marriage conference at St. Albert the Great in the Seton Center on August 2nd from 10am-5pm. Childcare will be provided! Early registration pricing available. This retreat will help inspire couples to grow together in holiness and empower parents to form their children in the faith. There will be a special blessing for those attending at the 5 pm Vigil Mass following the Conference.  Early registration pricing is available until June 16. Don’t wait to sign up! https://forlifeandfamily.org/events/th25-atx/ 

Did you know that we have a nursery available for children age 4 and under at Sunday 12PM Mass. Childcare will be in the Palermo Center in the Nursery room. We are limiting the number of children to 10. Drop off is 15 minutes prior to Mass with pick up after Mass. Contact Mary Jackson (mcjcftre@gmail.com) for more information.

Fr. Alberto 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!

Nasario Pérez será ordenado diácono permanente en la Iglesia Católica San José el 1 de marzo a las 10:30 AM. Como diácono recién ordenado, servirá y predicará en las misas de 8 AM y 2 PM el domingo 2 de marzo. Habrá una recepción para Nasario a las 3 PM el domingo, 2 de marzo, en Seton Center. ¡Por favor, únase a nosotros en la celebración de esta alegre ocasión!

Friends, we have complied a list of all the homily recordings of the late Fr. Michael while he was at St. Albert the Great: https://saintalbert.org/fr-michaels-homilies We once asked him if he ever considered publishing a book as his homilies were so powerful. He answered that it had been suggested to him by some people, but all he wanted was to celebrate mass as reverently as possible. We hope Fr. Michael’s voice can put a smile on your face today. St. Joseph, pray for us.

We are excited to share that Fr. Alberto has arrived! He will be celebrating all Spanish Masses this weekend. You will also start seeing him co-celebrate daily Masses from time to time. Please give him a warm welcome when you see him! ¡Estamos muy emocionados de compartir que el Padre Alberto ha llegado! Celebrará todas las misas en español este fin de semana. También empezarán a verlo co-celebrando misas diarias de vez en cuando. Por favor denle una calurosa bienvenida cuando lo vean.

Bishop Vasquez has assigned Fr. Alberto Garcia to St. Albert the Great as our new parochial vicar. Fr. Alberto is a Diocesan priest from the Diocese of Cuernavaca, Mexico and is serving in the Diocese of Austin for a few years. This is part of a new cooperative effort between the Diocese of Austin and the Diocese of Cuernavaca. Fr. Alberto is arriving on Tuesday, January 28th. Please join us in welcoming Fr. Alberto to St. Albert the Great. El Obispo Vasquez ha asignado al Padre Alberto Garcia a San Alberto Magno como nuestro nuevo vicario parroquial. El Padre Alberto es un sacerdote Diocesano de la Diócesis de Cuernavaca, México y está sirviendo en la Diócesis de Austin por algunos años. Esto es parte de un nuevo esfuerzo de cooperación entre la Diócesis de Austin y la Diócesis de Cuernavaca. El Padre Alberto llegará el martes 28 de enero. Por favor acompáñenos a darle la bienvenida a San Alberto Magno.

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 St. John Vianney Parish, Round Rock 5:30pm-7:00pm Visitation 7:00pm-8:00pm Vigil for the Deceased and recitation of the Holy Rosary Thursday, February 6, 2025 St. John Vianney Parish, Round Rock 10:00am Mass of Christian Burial (Reception to follow in parish hall)

Do you know someone who might be called to serve as a priest? If your answer is yes, submit your name by scanning the QR code or clicking the link: https://austinvocations.com/called/ 
¿Conoces a alguien que podría ser llamado a servir como sacerdote? Si su respuesta es afirmativa, envíe su nombre escaneando el código QR o haciendo clic en el enlace: https://austinvocations.com/es/called/

"Today, Pope Francis named Bishop Joe S. Vasquez as the 9th Bishop and 3rd Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. The priests, deacons, religious women and men, diocesan staff, and lay faithful of the Diocese of Austin congratulate Bishop Vasquez on this profound expression of confidence by the Holy Father. While we will dearly miss his steady leadership, strengthened by his faithful life of prayer and service to God's people, we rejoice with the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston that they will have a shepherd after the heart of Jesus, the Good Shepherd. We hold Bishop Vasquez in our daily prayers as he prepares for this new mission in his episcopal ministry." - Very Reverend James A. Misko, Vicar General Click the link to read the letter by Fr. Mitsko: https://files.ecatholic.com/5456/documents/2025/1/FINAL%20BJSV%20MESSAGE%20V1%201.20.2025.pdf?t=1737405464000

The KC's will have a BBQ fundraiser on January 26th after all the Sunday Masses. Place orders online at www.StAlsKC.com. There will be a drive-thru for order pickup at the end of the covered walkway. There will also be onsite sales as long as supplies last. All KC proceeds will benefit St. Vincent de Paul and Youth Scholarships. The St. Al's Gals will be selling sides and desserts, and their sales will benefit the Youth Ministry Conferences.

Parish-wide Stuff the Truck: 1/25-26 Parish-wide Stuff the Truck! Are you looking for somewhere to donate your gently used items? Christmas break might be the perfect time to get those items ready for our upcoming Stuff the Truck event January 25-26.  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-the SVDP Family Center has plenty!!  Contact Tencha Rodriquez for more information- 512-922-0061.

Do you sense that something’s missing in your life? :herb: Do you feel that if you weren’t so busy you would be happier, healthier, more effective, more fulfilled, and maybe even a better person? :pray: Come to the Women’s Welcome weekend retreat. :dove_of_peace: It’s an incredible experience that will help you discover what’s missing in your life and what to do about it. Whether you want to connect with other women in the parish, improve your prayer life, or just take a break from the craziness of your everyday, please come and you will find what you are looking for—and more :latin_cross: *Overnight stay is part of the Welcome Weekend. Please bring a pillow, sleeping bag/air mattress, and toiletries. All meals are provided. There is a cost of $20 which includes a Welcome Weekend retreat shirt. Scholarships are available.*