21 Park Rd.
Heber Springs, AR 72543
ph: 1-501-362-2914
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St. Albert Catholic Church

History
Before Greers Ferry Lake was created most Catholics in the area traveled to Searcy or Fairfield Bay for Mass. With the lake here, there was a need for a Sunday Mass as more Catholics moved into this area.
In 1965, we celebrated Mass every Sunday at the Heber Springs City Hall. In 1967, the Presbyterian pastor offered their church for a place for the Catholics to conduct Mass. Bishop Albert Fletcher then assigned priests to celebrate Sunday and Holy Day Masses during the year.
Donations of land and money enabled us to begin building our own church in Dec. 1968. Our first Mass was offered on June 2nd, 1969. Our parish center was added in 1981 and expanded to its current size in 1993.
Expansion and renovation plans were begun in 2005. With our growing parish family we are working towards a new church building. We are a mission church so our Pastors have resided in the neighboring towns of Fairfield Bay and Searcy. Currently our Pastor resides at Searcy.
Ground was broken in Nov. 2008. The church dedication was held by Bishop Anthony Taylor on Dec. 19, 2009.
Saint Albert's parish is a family of Catholic believers seeking to know, love, and serve God and others. We recognize Christ in one another and so use our gifts of time, talent, and treasure to serve the community and world. We are dedicated to creating an environment of welcoming and fellowship through worship, outreach, evangelization, and service.
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What makes a Saint:
Why were the saints, saints?
Because they were cheerful when it was difficult to be cheerful; patient when it was difficult to be patient; and because they pushed on when they wanted to stand still; and kept silent when they wanted to talk; and were agreeable when they wanted to be disagreeable. That was all!
It is quite simple and always will be.
(Borrowed from Minute Masterpieces)
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Heavenly Father, teach us to trust you always, even when we face great challenges. We overcome challenges not by our own power but only by your spirit. In Jesus' name. Amen
Parishioner Prayer List
Please say a prayer for recently deceased: Norma Birdsong. Also please pray for those listed in our prayer book and in our bulletin at St. Albert's parish.
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Our Pastors
Fr. Edward E. Simpson 1962-1969
Fr. Ruiben Groff 1969-1979
Fr.Richard P. Davis 1979-1983
Fr. John E. Barnes 1983-1993
Fr. Frances D. Colavechio 1993-1995
Fr. Robert T. Dienert 1995-2001
Fr. James Fanrak 2001-2002
Fr.Udo Vincent Ogbuji 2002-2007
Fr. John O. Agbakwuo 2007- 2011
Fr. Mathew Malapati 2011-
Coming Home
This is an evangelization program using the Internet and television to bring Catholics back to the Church. This is a full-time national apostolate. The program now features a new advertising campaign and an interactive Web site: www.CatholicsComeHome.org.
St. Albert Mailing Address:
PO Box 1198
Heber Springs, AR 72543
Copyright 2010 St. Albert Catholic Church. All rights reserved.
21 Park Rd.
Heber Springs, AR 72543
ph: 1-501-362-2914
stalbert