Advent Confessions Christmas Mass Schedule New Year`s Day

ST. LEO THE GREAT CHURCH
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
www.stleofairfax.com
December 21, 2014
Dear Friends,
“Our Savior, dearly Beloved, was born
this day. Let us rejoice. Sadness is not
becoming upon the Birth Day of Life
Itself, which, now that the fear of death is
ended, fills us with gladness, because of
our own promised immortality. No one is
excluded from sharing in this
cheerfulness, for the reason of our joy is
common to all men. Our Lord, the
Conqueror of sin and death, since there
was no one free from servitude, came that
He might bring deliverance to all.
Let him who is sanctified rejoice, for he
draws nigh to the palm. Let the sinner
rejoice, since he is invited to grace. Let
the Gentiles exult, for they are called to
life. For the Son of God, in the fullness of
time, has taken upon Himself the nature
of our humanity, as the unsearchable
depths of the divine counsel hath decreed,
in order that the inventor of death, the
devil, by that very nature which he
defeated, would be himself overcome.”
(from a Christmas Homily by Pope St. Leo the Great)
As we conclude our Advent preparations and
anticipate the Christmas Season and New Year, I know
that Fathers Dufresne and Aitcheson, and Deacons
Lopez and Maurer, share with me a deep sense of
gratitude for all of you who make up the parish family
of St. Leo. Your fidelity, kindness, prayers, and
support humble us and inspire us to more faithfully
serve you in the coming year. St. Leo in his Christmas
homily boldly states that “no one is excluded from
sharing in the cheerfulness.” This flows from the
knowledge that Jesus Christ became man and by his
passion and death has conquered sin and death. My
prayer is that each of us, made more fully aware of our
fellowship in the Lord will be always ready in the New
Year to face all challenges with serene faith and an
open heart.
In Christ,
Rev. David A. Whitestone, Pastor
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION DURING ADVENT
To help prepare our minds and hearts for the birth of our
Savior, Saint Leo parish will offer Adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament between the 6:15 and 9am Masses each
weekday.
Advent Confessions
Wednesdays:
Fridays :
Saturdays:
Mon., Dec. 22—Wed. Dec. 24:
after 6:15 & 9 am Mass
7:00 pm
3:30—4:30 pm
after 6:15 & 9am Mass
Christmas Mass Schedule
Wednesday, Dec.24:
5 pm Children’s Mass
8 pm Mass in Spanish
12 midnight– Midnight Mass
7:30 am, 9 am, 11 am,
1 pm (in Spanish)
Thursday, Dec. 25:
PLEASE NOTE - There is no 5 pm Mass on December 25.
New Year’s Day– Mary, Mother of God
a Holy Day of Obligation
Wed., Dec. 31:
Thurs., Jan. 1:
7:30 pm
7:30am, 9am, 11am,
1pm (in Spanish)
PLEASE NOTE - There is no 5 pm Mass on January 1.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
—Please remember in your prayers the repose
of the souls of the faithful departed, especially:
Tom Kelly, parishioner.
Monday
1 Sm 1:24-28; Lk 1:46-56
Tuesday
Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Lk 1:57-66
Wednesday 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Lk 1:67-79
Thursday
Is 52:7-10; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18
Friday
Acts 6:8-10, 7:54-59; Mt 10:17-22
Saturday
1 Jn 1:1-4; Jn 20:1a, 2-8
Sunday
Sir 3:2-6, 12-14; Col 3:12-21; Lk 2:22-40
—We ask you to remember those in need of our
daily prayers.
Considering a Catholic High School education next year for
your current 8th grader? Don’t miss out on the opportunity to
register your child for the High School Placement on
Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Paul VI Catholic High
School. Visit www.paulvi.net or contact [email protected]
Father Diamond Scholarship Council 6292 will award a 4
year $500 scholarship to a Catholic student entering 9th
grade in a Catholic HS starting in the Fall 2015. The
application is on the council website: www.6292.kofcva.org
in the News Headlines section. For further information
contact Tim Tilson at 703-273-9436 or via email at
[email protected].
LUNCH N' LIFE Are You 50 or Better? Please join us for
the next Lunch N’ Life sponsored by the Shepherd’s Center
of Fairfax-Burke on Thursday, January 15 (12:00-2:00 pm)
at Fairfax Presbyterian Church, 10723 Main St.,
Fairfax. The Program features the Tallwood Trio with
singer, Nancy Riley with music from The Great American
Song Book. For reservations, call Faye Quesenberry, 703620-0161, by January 9th. The cost is $10.00; checks
payable to SCFB. If Fairfax County schools are closed due
to weather, reservations will be credited to May's Lunch N'
Life. If transportation is needed, call the SCFB office (703)
323-4788. Visit: www.scfbva.org for more information.
MASS INTENTIONS
December 22 through December 28
Mon.:
6:15
9:00
Frank J. Cavaliero
Florence and Eugene Ransom
Tues.:
6:15
9:00
Frank O’Brien
Samuel Jones
Wed.:
6:15
9:00
5:00
8:00
Rosario Misterio
John Greenhalgh (1st anniv.)
Eliose Davis
Thurs.:
7:30
9:00
11:00
1:00
Special Intention
Baby Frances
Dong Yun
Bernis Montecino
Fri.:
6:15
9:00
Natalie Moser
Special Intention
Sat.:
9:00
5:00
Anne Maguire
Georgina Sgrol
Sun.:
7:30
9:00
11:00
1:00
5:00
Fuensanta and Jose Antonio Guevara
Midnight For the Parish
th
Save the Date: Saturday, March 21, for the 12 Annual Live
Jesus, a Lenten morning of reflection, fellowship and prayer
hosted by the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales. This year’s
theme: “Living Gently: Finding God in the Turmoil”. Please
note change of venue to St. John Neumann Catholic
Community, 11902 Lawyer’s Rd., Reston.
The Blessed Christmas Wafers, a
centuries’ old Christmas vigil tradition
enjoyed by the East Europeans, are
available from Saint Leo Saint Vincent de
Paul Society at the Knights of Columbus
Christmas tree trailer Monday–Friday:
3:30-8 , Saturday 9-9, & Sunday 9-6, and at the Rectory
office Monday—Friday: 8 am -9 pm, Saturday & Sunday:
9:30 am-7 pm. Please call for availability after December
17. Donation is $3.00 per wafer package. For information
call 703-764-0243. All wafer proceeds benefit the Saint
Vincent de Paul Society.
For the Parish
Chang Kil Kim and Tae Young Kim
Dr. Rafael F. Madan
Steven Wainczac
Special Intention
In addition to the regular schedule of Masses, Mass has
been offered for the following intentions: Sandi McGuire,
Sandi McGuire, Sandi McGuire, Anthony Anton, Sr.,
Anthony Anton, Jr., Poor Souls in Purgatory, S. Brown, E.
Telfair & B. Worley.
BAPTISM CLASS IS MANDATORY at Saint
Leo. The next class is Tuesday, January 13th at
7:30 pm in the St. Mark room. Please call the
rectory office (703-273-5369) to register.
Low Gluten Hosts are available for those who need them.
Please inform the sacristan before Mass begins.
ST. LEO THE GREAT CHURCH
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
www.stleofairfax.com
A VOCATION VIEW
“Be it done unto me according to your word.”
Docile obedience to the Lord’s will is the fruit
of humble prayer. If God is inviting you to a
deeper consecration as a priest, deacon,
brother or sister, call Father J.D. Jaffe at 703841-2514 or write: [email protected].
Soccer & Music Events for Middle Schoolers Saint John
Paul the Great invites middle school students to participate in
their annual 3v3 Soccer Tournament (Jan 10) and their annual
Band & Choir Music Festival (Jan 24). For more information,
and to register, visit: http://www.jpthegreat.org/admissions/
visiting/special-middle-school-invitations/. For information,
please email: [email protected] or call 703.445.0218.
Theology Courses at Christendom Graduate School
Registration is open for spring theology courses at the
Christendom Graduate School. Earn your MA in theology or
take a course for personal enrichment! Courses at our
Alexandria campus: Gospel of Mark, Church History II, Virtues,
Catechetical Tradition, Christology, Philosophical Errors, New
Testament, Moral Theology, and Introduction to Ecclesiastical
Latin. We have online courses including a real-time, interactive online course on the Pauline Epistles & Acts of the
Apostles taught by Dr. Sebastian Carnazzo. Semester runs
Jan 12-May 2. Discounted rate for catechists, seniors, and
religious who wish to audit. Visit www.christendom.edu/grad,
call 703.658.4304, or email us at [email protected].
Saint Leo the Great
Catholic School
invites interested parents to visit the
school and learn what makes us a
National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
Applications for the current school year are
available in the school office. You may stop by to
pick one up during school hours, 8:00 am-3:00
pm or access forms on our website at:
www.saintleothegreatschool.org/Admissions.
Applications for the 2015-2016 school
year are available. Join us for an
Open House on any of the following
dates: Jan. 25, 12:00pm; Feb. 26,
10am, or call the school office to make
an appointment for a tour 703-273-1211.
In case of inclement weather please check the website or call
the school office.
Financial Aid packets available upon request.
PLEASE NOTE: Saint Leo parishioners receive preferential
status in Pre-School through eighth grade applications.
In-parish families must be registered.
December 21, 2014
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Faith & Food at P.J. Skidoos
Please join Father Dufresne on Monday,
January 5th at 7:00 pm, for an evening of
fellowship and lively discussion over dinner
(appetizers on us!). Be sure to bring your friends! All ages are
welcome! To suggest topics or submit questions you would
like
answered,
please
contact
Carolyn:
[email protected], 703-273-7277.
Pilgrimage to Italy sponsored by St.
Leo the Great's Adult Faith
Formation Travel with Fr. Matthew
DeForest and Carolyn Smith to Rome,
Tuscany, Florence, Siena, Orvieto,
Milan, Sordevolo, and Turin. See the
Holy Shroud in Turin which will not be on display again
until 2025! The trip will be from June 3 – 13, 2015. ALL
inclusive price is $3,999.00. This includes airfare, all
hotels, breakfasts, dinners (including red and white
wine), tips, entrances, and private guide. Mass will be
celebrated daily. To register, please contact Proximo
Travel at (855) 842-8001 or (508) 340-9370. You can
also register online at www.proximotravel.com. You can
see an online brochure on the St. Leo webpage
www.stleofairfax.com.
For more information, please contact Carolyn at
[email protected] or 703-273-5369.
Christmas Trees The Knights of Columbus
are selling Christmas Trees in front of Saint
Leo School weekdays: 3:30-9pm; Saturdays:
9am-9pm; & Sundays 9 am-6 pm. Sales will
continue through Monday, December 22.
There will be Fraser Firs and Scotch Pines.
Proceeds from the sales support the Knights of Columbus’
charitable activities.
Arlington
Young Adult
Ministry
is partnering
with Commissioned by Christ, to offer one day mission trips
& service opportunities to young adults. We ask that, in
addition to serving your time, volunteers make a small $10
donation to the site we are serving to assist with the needs
of the organization. Mission trips will be offered every eight
weeks. Contact Erin for info: [email protected].
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Religious Education News
There will be no Religious Education classes on Sunday,
Dec. 21/Monday, Dec. 22 or Sunday, Dec. 28/Monday
Dec.29 due to Christmas vacation. Classes will resume on
Sunday, January 4.
All Confirmation paperwork is due to the Religious
Education office by Monday, January 26.
On Sunday, January 4, all parents of children in the
Sunday program are invited to the children’s Christmas
play in the school gymnasium at 11:10 am. (The children
should come to their classrooms at the usual time- 11:00
am.)
8th Grade Religious Education classes continue with the
Bible Study “Encounter”. We look forward to seeing your
child on Mondays, 7:00 -8:15 pm.
Religious Education Office:
703-273-4868
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AS DRIVERS! The Shepherd’s
Center of Fairfax Burke serves those 50+ and who no
longer drive. Volunteer Drivers are needed for trips
(Monday - Friday) to medical appointments and Companion
Shopping within the Fairfax/Burke area. If you can volunteer
your time, contact Barry Wickersham: 703-359-2918.
Religious Retreat for Men. Start the new year with a
weekend retreat for men on January 16-18, at the
Dominican Retreat House in McLean. Fr. Julio Martinez,
OFM, Conv. will be the retreat director. For reservations or
information please go to www.dominicanretreat.org or call
the Dominican Retreat at 703-356-4243.
Father Diamond Council
Events & Calendar
Meetings – 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
8:00 PM
Providence Hall
HIGH SCHOOL:
NO HSYN TONIGHT! We will resume on
Sunday, January 4, 2015. Have a blessed
Christmas with your families!!!
RCIT (Rite of Chrisan Iniaon for Teens) If you are in
high school and are looking to receive, Bapsm, First
Communion, or Confirmaon please email Erik
at [email protected]. Registraons for sacramental
prep classes now available!
NO Girls CLC is this week. We will resume on Monday,
January 5. Each week we break open the Gospels and
reflect on scripture. Having tea pares and eang cupcakes
are part of the weekly fun! Interested? Contact Laura
Benne+ at [email protected]
NO Boys CLC is this week. We will resume on Wednesday,
January 14. Each week we break open the Gospels and
reflect on scripture. Playing ulmate frisbee, board games,
or jamming out are part of the weekly fun! Interested?
Contact Erik Teter at [email protected]
Middle School
"Thursday Takeovers" will resume on Thursday, January
8th, from 3:30-5:00 pm. 6th-8th graders are invited to come
for snacks, games, and ulmate frisbee. We will meet in
the Youth Room. This is a weekly event!
Volunteer! Do you have a heart for youth ministry? We
are looking for YOU! We need adult volunteers with
hearts on fire for Christ! Must be at least 21 years of age,
and be fully compliant with the requirements of the
Diocesan Office for the Protec>on of Children/Young
People. We need volunteers for both our High School and
Middle School Youth Ministry Programs.
Questions? Email Erik or Melissa at: [email protected].
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12/21
Santa Breakfast after 7:30 & 9 am Masses
In School Gym—Kids of All Ages Invited
12/24 KOVAR Collections – 5pm to 9pm (2 shifts)
Call Matt West 703-359-4652 to volunteer
12/28 - 1:00 Redskins Game –Providence Hall
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Giant, Shoppers Food Warehouse & Safeway Food Cards for
sale – at Parish Hall every weekday at 3:00 PM or call Larry
Novak - 703-978-6137
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Join the Knights – Contact Pat McGuire – 703-218-2986
God gave us the greatest gift of love
when He sent His son to redeem us.
He asks us to love one another as He
loves us. Take the time to grow deeper
in love with God, your spouse and your
family at a Worldwide Marriage
Encounter
Weekend.
The
next
Worldwide
Marriage
Encounter
Weekends are Feb 20-22 in Herndon or Apr 17-19 in
Fredericksburg. For more information or to apply, visit our
website at renewmarriage-vanorth.org or contact us at
[email protected] or 703-378-4150.
ST. LEO THE GREAT CHURCH
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
www.stleofairfax.com
Social Action Linking Together (SALT)—The Virginia
General Assembly will be back in session in January 2015.
Many of the issues addressed by the Virginia legislature
require examination in light of Catholic Social Teaching (CST)
pertaining to the human dignity of every person. Join with
SALT to become a well-informed advocate and a voice for the
human dignity of the poor and vulnerable in our midst-- the
least among us with whom Jesus identifies. Letters, e-mails,
phone calls and a visit to legislators will join you in solidarity
with the least among us and provide a voice for our most
vulnerable brothers and sisters. For information, email
[email protected] & visit SALT web site: www.S-A-L-T.org
Horarios e Información
Santas Misas:
Español:
Inglés:
domingos a la 1:00 pm
sábados–5 pm (Vigilia),
domingos–7:30, 9, 11:00, 5pm
December 21, 2014
“Cúmplase en mí lo que me has dicho”. Dócil
obediencia a la voluntad de Dios es el fruto de
la humilde oración. Si Dios te está invitando a
una consagración más profunda como
sacerdote, diácono, hermano o hermana,
llama al Padre J.D. Jaffe al (703) 841-2514 o
escribele a: [email protected]
Itinerario de la Natividad de Jesucristo
Confesiones
Los miércoles después de las misas de las 6:15 y 9 am
Lunes-miércoles, el 22-24 de diciembre
después de las misas
de las 6:15 y 9 am
(la ultima fecha será el 24 de diciembre)
viernes durante el adviento:
sabados durante el adviento
7:00 pm to 8 pm
3:30-4:30 pm
Confesiones en español: Los domingos desde las 12:00pm
a 12:50pm.
Rito Penitencial con confesiones
diciembre 14 a las 7:30 pm
Individuales (muchos sacerdotes)
No habran confesiones durante la Nochebuena
Bautizos: Preparación- llamar a Carlos Cea: 703-8362139.
Misas de las Navidades:
RCIA Para Adultos: domingos 10:30 am—12pm Salon Juan
al lado de la iglesia. Para información, llamar al Diacono Jose
Lopez 703-222-7704.
Matrimonio: Todo Católico que desee contraer matrimonio
debe contactar la parroquia por lo menos seis meses antes del
evento. Para mayor información comunicarse con Diacono
Jose Lopez 703-222-7704.
Catequesis Para Niños y Jóvenes: domingos 11– 12:30.
Llamar a: 703-273-4868.
Sacramentos para Estudiantes de Secundaria: llamar
a la Oficina de Jovenes al teléfono 703-591-6089, ó email a
[email protected].
Legion de Maria: sabado 5:00—6:30 pm ó domingo 11
am—12:30 pm.
Información: Virginia Pierson —[email protected]
Para mas información, llamar al Diacono José López 703222-7704.
GED: Comienza el domingo 7 de septiembre 2:30 -4:00 pm
Alfabetización: Comienza el domingo 7 de septiembre 2:30 4:00 pm
Clases de Convalidación: Comienza el sábado 13 de
septiembre 7:00—9:00 pm
Hora Santa: Jesus nos dijo ¿No puedes acompañarme por
una hora? El grupo de oración de la parroquia los invita a una
Hora de Adoración delante del Santísimo normalmente todos
lo últimos sábados del més. La próxima hora santa será el 27
de diciembre.
Grupo de Oración Sábados 6-8:30pm, Salon de Nuestra Sra
de La Guadalupe. Información: Jose Ferrufino: 703-250-1343.
miércoles, diciembre 24
jueves, diciembre 25
5 pm Misa para los niños
8 pm Misa en español
12 am Misa de la medianoche
7:30 am, 9 am, 11 am, 1pm (español)
No hay misa a las 5 pm el 25 de diciembre
Dia del año Nuevo – Solemnidad de Maria,
Madre de Dios ~ un dia de precepto
miércoles, diciembre 31
7:30 pm,
jueves, enero 1ro, 2015
7:30 am, 9 am, 11am, 1 pm (español)
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No habrá clases de Educación Religiosa el Domingo 21 de
Diciembre o el Domingo 28 debido a las vacaciones de
Navidad. Las Clases resumirán el Domingo 4 de Enero.
El Domingo 4 de Enero, todos los padres de los niños en el
programa del domingo están invitados a la Pastorela de los
niños en el Gimnasio del colegio a las 11:10 am. (Los niños
deben venir a sus clases a la hora de siempre las 11:00 am.)
Se ofrece clases de inglés Caridades Catolicas–Hogar
Hispano ofrece clases de inglés en la Iglesia San Leo Magno
los sábados de 10 am a 12 pm. Ofrecemos varios niveles de
clase. Llame a 571-208-1572 para más información.
Grupo Divina Misericordia y Compasión ¿Conoce a alguien
que se encuentre solo y enfermo? ¿Sabe de alguien que
necesite de la palabra de Dios y de la compañía de miembros
de su iglesia? Un grupo de personas de nuestra parroquia
visita a los miembros de la comunidad que se encuentran
enfermos en los hospitales ó en sus casas. Se brinda
oraciones y compañía a todas aquellas personas delicadas de
salud. Tambien un ministro le puede traer comunión ó puede
pedir que un sacerdote le visite para recibir los sacramentos.
Por favor llamen a Gilma Orozco al 571-238-6634.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
ST. LEO THE GREAT CHURCH
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
www.stleofairfax.com
December 21, 2014