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.*

We are hiring! / ¡Estamos contratando! St. Albert the Great is hiring for a Coordinator of Facility Scheduling position. This is a part time position that is responsible for the scheduling of our facilities. Those applying need to be conversational in English and Spanish. Please submit your resume on our job posting link on our website. San Alberto Magno está contratando a un Coordinador de Programación de Instalaciones. Esta es una posición a tiempo parcial que es responsable de la programación de nuestras instalaciones. Los solicitantes deben hablar inglés y español. Por favor, envíe su currículum vitae en nuestro enlace de empleo en nuestro sitio web.

Our office is closed until December 30, and on January 1. Nuestra oficina permanecerá cerrada hasta el 30 de diciembre, y también el 1 de enero.

12/24 3:30 PM Kids Concert 4:00 PM Kids Mass 6:00 PM Mass of Remembrance 8:00 PM Misa Vigilia en espanol 12/25 12:00 AM Midnight Mass 10:00 AM English Mass 1:00 PM Misa en espanol

12/16 - 23 ¡Es tiempo de Las Posadas! Las Posadas conmemora el viaje que San José y la Santísima Madre María hicieron de Nazaret a Belén en busca de un refugio seguro donde la Santísima Madre pudiera dar a luz al Niño Jesús. Cada día, Posadas es dirigido por uno de nuestros ministerios hispanos. Venga y únase a esta hermosa tradición de prepararse para la venida de Cristo en este tiempo de Adviento.

Let us prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ!

Join us on December 12! ¡Nos vemos en el 12 de diciembre!

Even though it is not a holy day of obligation this year, we hope you can join us for a mass to celebrate the immaculate conception of our Blessed Virgin Mary next Monday! 6:30 PM English Mass 8:00 PM Misa en español

Thanksgiving Day is just around the corner! We want to remind you of the Mass schedule as follows: 9 AM English (No Mass at Noon!) 7 PM Spanish Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. ¡El Día de Acción de Gracias está a la vuelta de la esquina! Queremos recordarles el horario de misa como sigue: 9 AM Ingles (¡No hay Misa al Mediodía!) 7 PM Español Deseándoles a todos un maravilloso día de Acción de Gracias.

Pathfinders, a men’s faith sharing group, will be starting a series on Spiritual Warfare on November 13th. We will discuss what it is, how to fight evil, and the weapons and allies we must employ. Gain the knowledge and support to win the battle against sin. Pathfinders meets every Wednesday morning from 6:00 – 7:30 AM in the Seton Center. Breakfast and coffee provided. Join the fight!

Mark your calendar! St. Albert the Great is hosting our annual parish festival on November 17 from 9 AM to 6:30 PM. We will have music, live performances, games, food booths and much more! We will also be raffling off raffles after the 5:00 PM Mass, so buy your tickets now to win prizes! Raffles are $10 each.

November 15 is the feast day of our patron saint, St. Albert the Great! We have a Mass at noon (English) and 6:30 PM (bilingual). See you then! El 15 de noviembre es la fiesta de nuestro patrón, San Alberto Magno. Tenemos una misa al mediodía (inglés) y a las 18:30 (bilingüe). ¡Nos vemos entonces!

Prayer Vigil for Fr. Michael O'Connor 11/8 - 11/10, Chapel All are invited to participate in the prayer vigil for our beloved Fr. Michael O'Connor, who has been battling cancer for the last three years. The prayer vigil will start at 9 AM on Friday, November 8, in our Adoration Chapel and ends at 10 PM on Sunday, November 10. You can sign up by going to this link: https://adorationpro.org/special.php?org=albertaustin&special_listID=145 We will have cards so you can write messages for Fr. Michael. Let us all unite in our effort to pray one holy hour for the healing of Fr. Michael.

Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) October 26-27 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 make a difference. 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 https://austindiocese.org/csa/give.