March 13, 2016 - St. Leo the Great Catholic Church | Fairfax, Virginia

ST. LEO THE GREAT CHURCH
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
www.stleofairfax.com
MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the
Annual Saint Leo Parish Retreat
Friday, April 22, 4 pm —Sunday
April 24, 1 pm at Loyola Jesuit
Retreat House in Faulkner MD. The
theme of the Parish-Based Ignatian
Weekend Retreat this year is “The
Way.” The suggested retreat offering is $235 for 2 nights
lodging, and 6 meals & snacks. Special retreat fee of $185
for a first time retreatant & for young adults up to age 30.
Remember Loyola’s policy is no one will be denied a retreat
because of finances. Just contact the retreat house staff
directly at 301-392-0800. Register on-line or by mail.
(Loyola on the Potomac, PO Box 9, Faulkner, MD 20632)
Visit:
www.loyolaonthepotomac.com. Contact St Leo
retreat
captain,
Jim
Caputo:
703-691-0479
or
[email protected].
2016 Bishop’s Lenten Appeal~
Go forth as heralds of God’s mercy!
The Bishop’s Lenten Appeal is in full
swing and we are asking every household
in our parish to support this appeal to the
extent that they are able. The BLA funds
many programs, services and ministries that serve people
in need and further Jesus’ Mission in our diocese. During
this Jubilee Year of Mercy, let’s join together to do the
Lord’s work – works that touch the lives and souls of
thousands in our diocese.
Diocesan Mass and Anointing of the Sick
Most Reverend Bishop Paul S. Loverde will
celebrate a special Mass and Anointing of the
Sick of the Diocese on Saturday, March 19 at
11:00 am at St. Ambrose Catholic Church (3901
Woodburn Rd., Annandale) Lunch will follow for
all attendees, provided by the Knights & Dames from the
No. Va. Region of Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of
Malta, Federal Assn. There will be no charge for the lunch.
Please RSVP to Laura Mead: 703-280-1122 or
[email protected] with name, # attending
and contact phone/email.
The Extraordinary Form Traditional Latin Low Mass
according to the 1962 Missal of Pope St. John XXIII
will be celebrated at Saint Leo on
Thursday, March 17 at 7:00 pm.
The Missa Cantata
will be celebrated
on Saturday, March 19
at 2:00 pm.
All are welcome. Please join us.
March 13, 2016
Our Parish Adult Choir will be
recording the Easter Sunday Mass at
the Basilica of the Shrine of the
Immaculate Conception on Monday,
March 14 at 7:15 pm. All are invited to
attend the Mass at the Basilica. For
more information, please call Lorraine
Neil: 703-273-4682.
FRASSATI FAIRFAX Under the patronage of
Bl. Giorgio Frassati, we are a community of
young adults (20's-30's, singles & couples)
striving to deepen our faith, serve the
community, & evangelize the culture, while
enjoying coffee & outdoors-y activities.
Running Group will take a break during the winter months.
We will start up again April 3rd.
Every Wednesday: Whiskey and Wisdom at Auld Shebeen,
6:30-7:30 pm. (begin at 6:30 (discussion at 7pm).
March 23 [Chapters 11, 12] - book "Letters to a young
Catholic" led by Mike Horvath.
If you would like to receive our newsletter with upcoming
events, or be added to our Google Community Group, send
an email to: [email protected]
LENT
Throughout Lent, Saint Leo Parish will hold
Eucharistic Adoration between the 6:15 and
9am Masses each weekday. Confessions
will be heard on Fridays at 7:00 pm as usual,
but instead of the Holy Hour, we will have
Stations of the Cross at 7:30 pm. Confessions will also be
heard on Wednesdays beginning at 6:30 pm and a Holy
Hour will be observed from 7:00-8:00 pm.
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and
abstinence.
Every Friday in Lent is a day of Abstinence.
Fast means 1 main meal per day and 2 smaller, meatless
meals for all between the ages of 18 and 59 (inclusive.)
Abstinence means no meat or meat products are to be
eaten. This is applicable to all who are 14 years or older.
These are minimum standards for the observance of the
Lenten penitential period of preparation and no Catholic
may lightly excuse him/herself from them.
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
—Please remember in your prayers the repose of
the souls of the faithful departed, especially: Marie
Petrini Papa, cousin of Bonnie Gallagher; Judy
Yuri Munive, sister of Carmen Munive; George
Schuld, husband of Silvia Schuld; Earl Frosch,
father of Jo Anne Ratay.
Monday
Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62;
Jn 8:12-20
Tuesday
Nm 21:4-9; Jn 8:21-30
Wednesday
Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Jn 8:31-42
Thursday
Gn 17:3-9; Jn 8:51-59
Friday
Jer 20:10-13; Jn 10:31-42
Saturday
2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16;
Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a
Sunday
Lk 19:28-40; Is 50:4-7; Phil 2:6-11;
Phil 2:8-9; Lk 22:14-23:56
—We ask you to remember those in need of our daily
prayers, especially: Thomas Harter.
Saint Leo the Great
Lenten Soup Suppers
MASS INTENTIONS
Don't know what to cook on Fridays during Lent?
You don't have to!
Join your fellow parishioners and their families and friends on
the Friday evenings of Lent for a peniten!al soup supper.
Soup will be served in the Guadalupe Room
beginning at 6:00 pm
on Friday, March 18.
There is no charge for the supper, however donations will be
accepted for the charitable works of St. Vincent de Paul Society.
The Gospel of Luke
Join Father Aitcheson for a Lenten Bible Study, on
Wednesdays at 7:30 pm in Our Lady of Guadalupe
room, Parish Hall. We will study and reflect upon the
Gospel of Luke. The bible study will continue through
Lent and possibly beyond. You are welcome to
attend any or all of the sessions.
CAR RAFFLE UPDATE Thanks to all those who have
returned their car raffle tickets—special thanks to those who
have picked up extras to sell to their relatives, friends, etc. If
you haven’t returned your car raffle tickets yet, Knights of
Columbus will be available after all Masses on the weekend
of March 12 & 13 to collect tickets. You may also pick up
extra tickets from them to sell. Thank you for your continued
support of our Parish’s fundraising activities.
Prime-Time Single Catholics PTSC is a
Washington-area social group of single
Catholics 40 and over. Delight in Christian
fellowship with us! Take a look at all we offer:
visit
www.blessedsacramentcc.org/church/
parish-community/prime-time-single-adults, or contact John
McBride ([email protected]; 703-820-9196).
March 14 through March 20
Mon.:
6:15
9:00
Patrick Laing
Debra Phegley
Tues.:
6:15
9:00
Thaddeus Bruchalski
Afif Hatem
Wed.:
6:15
9:00
Patrick Laing
Veronica Kuzma
Thurs.:
6:15
9:00
Mary Hassett
Carlos Otal
Fri.:
6:15
9:00
June Jacobs
Enrico Gedse
Sat.:
9:00
5:00
Pedro Juanpere
Richard Dzikowski
Sun.:
7:30
9:00
11:00
1:00
5:00
John Brosnan
Joseph and Rose Cesarini
Louis Rowlands
Marina Ortiz Florez
For The Parish
In addition to the regular schedule of Masses, Mass has
been offered for the following intentions: Rainey Leone,
Jeff Wolfhope, Jeff Wolfhope, Glen Biagiotti.
BAPTISM CLASS IS MANDATORY at Saint
Leo. The next class is Tuesday, April 12th at
7:30 pm in the St. Matthew 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
“Christ Jesus has made me His own.” Are
you called to belong to Christ alone as a
priest, deacon or through the consecrated
life? Call Father J.D. Jaffe at 703-841-2514,
or write: [email protected].
Entrusting Yourself to God
through the Special Care of His Mother
Join in a time of devotion and renewal
beginning April 10 with a month long
preparation for total consecration to Jesus
through Mary. This beautiful and worthwhile
exercise set forth by St. Louis Marie de
Montfort is supported through a series of brief readings and
prayers (10-15 minutes each day). For those who wish to
make this month long preparation for
consecration the booklet of readings and
prayers, 33 Days to Morning Glory, will be
available after all weekend Masses on April 2-3
and April 9-10. The preparation will begin on
April 10, and will conclude with the recitation of
the consecration prayer following the 8 pm
Novena of the Miraculous Medal on Friday, May 13, the
Feast of Our Lady of Fatima.
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 2016-2017 school year are
available in the school office. Join us for an Open
House at 10 am on any of the following dates:
March 16; April 20; or May 11, or call the school
office to make an appointment for a tour 703-2731211, ext 645.
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.
March 13, 2016
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Faith & Food at P.J. Skidoos
Please join us on Monday, April 4th at 7
pm, for an evening of fellowship and
lively discussion over dinner (appetizers on us!). Be sure
to bring your friends! All ages are welcome!
CATHOLICISM
Join us for a showing of this
acclaimed series about our Catholic
Faith! Discussion will follow the
video each week.
Beginning Friday, April 1st and con$nuing for 10 weeks,
on Fridays at 9:45 am in St. John Room, Parish Hall.
For more information about any of the above, please contact
Carolyn at [email protected] or
703-273-5369.
DEMENTIA CARE GIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
sponsored by the Shepherd's Center of Fairfax-Burke is
held the 2nd Tuesday of each month from Noon-1:30pm at
Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 5114 Twinbrook Rd, Fairfax.
The group is for those caring for someone with dementia
or interested in learning more about providing care giving
to a person with a disorder that affects memory & cognition
and may impact behavior and physical abilities. Before
attending, please contact the facilitator, Eileen Thompson
at 703-451-8626 or [email protected]
The key to the ministry of the Society of St.
Vincent de Paul is home visitation. Vincentians
go in pairs to the homes of the poor and suffering
after the exhortation of Jesus who sent his
Apostles and disciples two by two to continue the mission.
Frederic and the founding members also came to know
that “No work of charity is foreign to the Society.” Not only
were they called to take care of the physical and material
needs of others (food, shelter, clothing, firewood), they
also became involved with tutoring. No matter what the
demands of poverty are, in every work of charity, members
of the Society are solicitous to the spiritual and moral
welfare of others.
Pope Francis tells us: “The Church must step outside
herself. To go where? To go to the outskirts of existence,
whatever they may be, but she must step out. In this
“stepping out” it is important to be ready for encounterR
Encounter with others. Why? Because faith is an
encounter with Jesus.” How can you use your gift in this
ministry today? Call 703/352-3509 for upcoming
orientation/training.
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
Religious Education News
Vacation Bible School 2016 will be held July 11-15.
The next meeting for individuals interested in volunteering
or learning about the program will be held on Thursday,
April 21 at 7:00 pm in the Guadalupe Room. Many people
are needed to make this event succeed, so please
consider helping. All volunteers must be fully compliant
with the requirements of the diocesan Office of Protection
and Safety. Questions? Please call the Religious
Education office 703-273-4868 or email Sue Spitz at
[email protected].
There will be no Religious Education classes on Sunday,
March 20 through Monday, March 28 due to Holy Week/
Easter vacation.
Classes will resume the week of Sunday, April 3rd.
Religious Education Office:
703-273-4868
John XXIII: The Pope of Peace Movie Showings
--a movie about the life of Pope John XXIII, now a Saint,
from his youth through the papacy during which he called
for the Second Vatican Council. Showing: Tuesday April 5
at 10 am at St. Ann Church, Room 106, 5300 N. 10th St.,
Arlington. Running time: 200 min. English with Spanish
subtitles. Suggested donation: $5/person, $10/family.
Proceeds benefit Junior Catholic Daughters. Sponsored by
Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Queen of Peace
#1872. RSVP for seat count to [email protected] or
Teresa at 703-573-1582.
Father Diamond Council
Events & Calendar
Meetings – 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
8:00 PM
Providence Hall
3/12-13
3/14
3./15
3/15
3/16
3/18
3/19
Car Raffle Sales after Masses
Bingo at FFx Nursing Home – 7:15 pm
Gray Gost Luncheon Providence Hall – 11:00
Ladies of Council 6292 Soup Supper
Providence Hall – 7PM – all KofC members invited
4th Degree Mtg Providence Hall – 7:30 pm
Soup Supper - Guadalupe Room – 6 pm
St Patrick’s Day Dinner– 6:30 pm Providence Hall
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Giant, Shoppers Food Warehouse & Safeway Food Cards
for sale at Providence Hall every weekday at 3:00 PM
or call Larry Novak - 703-978-6137
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Join the Knights – Contact Joe Gesker – 703-435-4811
HIGH SCHOOL:
Join us for HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH NIGHT
TONIGHT!! "Would you help Jesus carry the
Cross? The 4th Sorrowful Mystery" Join us tonight, March
13. We will meet a/er the 5 pm Mass in the Gym for
Dinner, Games, and fun! Ends at 8 pm. Bring a friend!
Girls CLC: Join us Monday,March 14, from 7:30-9 pm.
Each week we break open the Gospels and reflect on
scripture. Having tea par$es and ea$ng cupcakes are part
of the weekly fun! Interested? Contact Laura Benne9
at [email protected]
Boys CLC is this week! Join us Wednesday, March 16 from
7:30-9 pm. Each week we break open the Gospels and
reflect on scripture. Playing ul$mate frisbee, board games,
or jamming out are part of the weekly fun! Interested?
Contact Mike Paque9e at [email protected]
Middle School
Thursday Takeovers con!nue this week, March 17. We
meet weekly from 3:30-5:00 pm for snacks, games, and
prayer! New folks always welcome!
JOIN US NEXT Saturday, March 19: "Show Know Mercy"
Day Retreat! Open to all 6th-8th graders. Cost: FREE. Join us
for an awesome day of prayer, fun, and friends/ Sign Up
Forms and Details are on the website!
Volunteer! Do you have a heart for youth ministry? We are
looking for YOU! We are in need of adult volunteers with
hearts on fire for Christ! Must be at least 21 years of age,
and must be fully compliant with the requirements of the
Diocesan Office for the Protection of Children/Young
People.
Questions? Email Melissa at [email protected]
For more informa$on, calendars and registra$on forms, check
out our website: www.stleosyouth.com
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Are you a person with basic home
repair and maintenance skills? Have
you ever painted a house or built a
deck? Please consider volunteering
to help our teens at workcamp June 27-30. Please contact
Niamh: [email protected] or 703-405-4976.
ST. LEO THE GREAT CHURCH
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
www.stleofairfax.com
March 13, 2016
Saint Leo the Great Catholic School
Marriage and Religious Liberty: What's Next?" Join us for
invita a todos los padres a visitar la escuela
y a conocer lo que hace que nuestra escuela sea
una Escuela de Excelencia Nacional Blue Ribbon.
a half-day conference entitled "Marriage and Religious Liberty:
What's Next?" Saturday, March 19 at St. Charles Borromeo
Catholic Church, Werthmann Gymnasium. (3304 Washington
Blvd., Arlington) Listen to Ryan T. Anderson, Ph.D.,
and Loretta Fleming (NCHLA) speak on the impact of court
decisions redefining marriage. What should be our response?
Registration FREE but required. To Register: https://
religiousliberty2016.eventbrite.com or contact Elizabeth Spoth:
[email protected] or Anne Marie Kaufmann 703-5275500. Event co-sponsored by Diocese of Arlington's Respect
Life Office and St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church.
Las solicitudes para el año escolar en curso están
disponibles en la oficina de la escuela. Puede ir a
recoger un paquete de solicitud durante el horario
escolar, de 8:00 am—3:00 pm o puede obtener
los formularios en nuestra pagina web:
www.saintleothegreatschool.org/Admissions.
Las solicitudes para el año escolar 2016-2017 están
disponibles en la oficina de la escuela.
Únase a nosotros para un open house a
las 10:00 am el 16 de marzo, o llame a la
oficina de la escuela para hacer una cita
para una visita 703-273-1211, ext 645. Los
paquetes de ayuda financiera están disponibles si lo desea.
NOTA: Los feligreses de San Leo reciben trato preferencial
en las solicitudes de Preescolar hasta el octavo grado.
Para ser considerado como feligrés y obtener el descuento,
las familias deben estar registradas como miembros de la
parroquia.
Horarios e Información
“Cristo Jesús me ha conquistado”. ¿Estás
llamado a pertenecer sólo a Cristo como
sacerdote, diácono o en la vida
consagrada? Llama al Padre J.D. Jaffe
(703) 841-2514, o escribele a:
[email protected].
Se ofrece clases de inglés en Iglesia San Leo Magno
Caridades Católicas – Hogar Immigrant Services ofrece clases
de inglés los sabados de 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Ofrecemos
varios niveles de clases. El precio de las clases es $50 por las
12 semanas de clases e incluye el libro. Llame a 571-2081572 para más información.
Santas Misas:
Español:
Inglés:
domingos a la 1:00 pm
sábados–5 pm (Vigilia),
domingos–7:30, 9, 11:00, 5pm
Confesiones en español: Los domingos desde las 12:00pm
a 12:50pm.
Bautizos: Preparación- llamar a Carlos Cea: 703-8362139.
RCIA Para Adultos: Domingos 11:00am-12:15pm, Salón Juan
en el Centro Parroquial. Para información, llamar al Diácono José
López, 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 información, llamar al Diacono José López 703-222-7704.
¿Necesita ayuda para completar su aplicación de
ciudadania? Catholic Charities Hogar Immigrant Services
será el anfitrión de un taller de la ciudadanía el 19 de marzo en
Queen of Apostles Catholic School-4409 Sano Street,
Alexandria VA 22312. La inscripción será desde las 10 de la
mañana a 1 de la tarde. Por favor llame a 571-208-1572 para
preguntas o más información sobre qué documentos debe
traer . Habrá un cargo de $120 para una consulta con un
abogado, ayuda con su aplicación de ciudadanía y fotografías.
Vamos aceptar efectivo o tarjeta de crédito.
Clases de Convalidaciones Empezamos una nueva serie
de siete charlas para aquellas parejas que están conviviendo o
sólo están casados por lo civil y que desean contraer
matrimonio religioso católico. Comienza el sábado, 20 de
febrero, 2016 a las 6:30 pm en el Centro Parroquial de San
Leo, salón San Juan. El costo es de $25 por pareja. Para
mayor información llamar a Amilcar y Kelly González 703-7250122.
Estudio Bíblico - Concordancia de la Biblia Todos los
viernes de 7:15 a 8:45pm en el salon San Juan. Para mayor
información llamar a Sandra Solares, 703-346-0409.
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.
Grupo de Oración Sábados 6-8:30pm, Salon de Nuestra Sra
de La Guadalupe. Información: Jose Ferrufino: 703-250-1343.
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
ST. LEO THE GREAT CHURCH
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
www.stleofairfax.com
March 13, 2016