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

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.