St. Albert's Fish Fries to Benefit Youth Ministries

The Church of St. Albert will be hosting Fish Fries the next two Fridays at the St. Albert Parish Center, with all proceeds benefitting youth projects.

While the fish fry is a thing of Lenten tradition, especially in a Catholic community like St. Michael and Albertville, it's always best to do a bit of good while enjoying your dinner.  St. Albert's Parish in Albertville will let diners do just that the next two Fridays, as it hosts fish fries at the local parish center to raise funds for this summer's youth ministry events.  In particular, the parish is aiming to raise funds for Extreme Faith Camp (EFC) and for youth participating in the Steubenville Rockies Conference, both scheduled for church youth and teens this summer.  Cost is just $9 for adults, and $5.50 for kids ages 5 to 10. Those age 4 and under are free.  The meal includes fried fish, coleslaw, potatoes, beans, buns and a …

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St. Albert's to Host a Sunday Full of Activities in Albertville

The annual church festival, one of the first of the season, is a huge boost for faith, family and funding.

Were you looking for a way to support your community, have buckets of fun, maybe win some money and prizes and get the best chicken and stuffing dinner in town for the best price? Then Patch needs to see you at the St. Albert Parish Annual Festival Sunday, July 17, at St. Albert’s Parish, Albertville.   What makes this bigger and better than most festivals? Anyone with a large family will be delighted to hear there is a family cap on the dinner prices! To stuff yourself silly with chicken, stuffing, sides, dessert and beverage – it is only $9 for each person 12 and up, $5 for children 4-11 and FREE for 3 and under. But, wait – there is a $40 cap per family!  Food is served 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m Of course there is entertainment for your …

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Easter Services for Sunday in St. Michael, Albertville

A season of preparation and remembrance concludes with Easter celebration services Sunday.

Church Services Set for Easter in St. Michael, Albertville   A season of preparation and remembrance concludes with Easter celebration services Sunday.   As Lent winds to a close and Holy Week arrives, churches will welcome families to special services throughout the rest of the week, culminating with Easter Sunday celebrations Sunday. Here’s a look at the docket for St. Michael and Albertville worship services.   St. Michael Catholic Church Sunday, services are at 6:30 a.m. (sunrise), 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. There will not be a 6 p.m. mass Easter Sunday.   St. Albert’s Catholic Church Sunday services are at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.   Alleluia Lutheran Church Services Easter Sunday are at 9 and 10:30 a.m.   Westrbidge Church “Nobody’s Perfect…

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Viewfinder: Fridays Mean it's Time for a Fish Fry in Albertville

Hundreds have turned out every Friday for fish fries at venues community-wide. We focus our photo gallery on St. Albert's Parish Center, which always packs 'em in.

If it’s a Friday night in Lent, chances are there is a Fish Fry or two you can attend not far from home. If you live in a small town, you will likely have your choice of the local parish, or the local VFW for your evening meal. Friday April 8, Patch stopped in at St. Albert’s Catholic Parish in Albertville to visit with some of the patrons enjoying the Fish Fry event.  Typically, Catholics will give up meat on Fridays for the roughly seven week season of Lent. The Lenten period – considered to be a time of sacrifice and reflection - commences with Ash Wednesday in February and ends just prior to Easter in April.  In lieu of meat, fish is frequently the meatless alternative and Catholics often use this time to connect and socialize during …

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St. Michael-Albertville Foundation to Host Fundraiser April 9

The annual spring gala is just around the corner.

For nearly three decades, the St. Michael Foundation has had the same mission. It's goal is to "aid in the mainstreaming of people with developmental disabilities of our community, so that they may better function in and contribute to the community in which we live."  The St. Michael Foundation believes in people helping people and through their foundation they reach out and help and accept those with developmental disabilities. There are various events, meetings and activities each year. Coming up on April 9, is an event not to be missed. The 29th Annual St. Michael Foundation Dinner and Dance at St. Alberts Parish. For just $20, adults can come and enjoy a chicken dinner and dance. ($10 for teens and $5 for children.) The night promises …

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Symbol of the Season at St. Albert Parish Center

For the fifth year St. Albert Parish Members in Albertville presented a living nativity outside of the parish center.

Members of St. Albert's Catholic Church in Albertville - along with some friends - braved the sub-freezing temperatures for two hours Tuesday to present a living nativity scene.  The traditional Christmas setting of Joseph, Mary and the newborn Jesus at the manger was accompanied by kings, shepherds and angels, as more than a dozen people got in on the scene.  Vehicles honked, passengers waved and one driver even shouted, "Better than any light display in the whole town!" The nativity scene will be outdoors again tonight, Wednesday, Dec. 29. Volunteers will set the stage at 5 p.m., and will be outside until about 7 p.m. Featured in this photo are (from left to right) Lina Lindenfelser, Monticello; Mary, 12, Monticello; Anna, 12, …

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Celebrating the Season: St. Michael and Albertville Churches Set Christmas Service Schedule

Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Dec. 26 will all be busy days for churches throughout the community.

Three of the holiest days of the year descend upon St. Michael and Albertville this holiday weekend, as Christmas and the Feast of the Holy Family – a new Catholic holy day – arrive.  Services around the area are set at most of the local churches. Here are times and places around town. St. Michael Catholic Church Christmas Eve masses are set for 4 p.m. (Children's Mass), 6:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. (Midnight Mass). Attendees of the 4 p.m. service are asked to arrive early and make room for a large crowd. More than 1,500 people regularly attend this event, which is a St. Michael tradition.  Christmas Day services are at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.  The Feast of the Holy Family, which is Sunday, mass times are the standard Sunday services – 8:30 and 10 a.…

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