February 24, 2013 - St. Leo the Great Catholic Church | Fairfax

ST. LEO THE GREAT CHURCH
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
www.stleofairfax.com
February 24, 2013
Parish Lenten Penance Service
and
Individual Confessions
Dear Friends,
Caught up in the wonderful vision of Christ’s glory,
St. Peter cries out: “Master, it is good that we are here!” In
doing so, St. Peter not only acknowledges the unspeakable
joy he finds in Christ’s presence, but his desire to remain
on that mountain with Him forever. St. Peter will in fact
remain with the Lord, but the experience of that
“presence” will not be what he expected and will at )mes
be more than he can bear.
St. Peter does not understand that the
“Transfigura)on” was God’s gi, to him and the other
apostles to strengthen and encourage them as they
journeyed with the Lord to Jerusalem for the last )me. The
final victory of the Lord and the perfect manifesta)on of
His glory in the Resurrec)on will be revealed only in His
obedient and loving acceptance of His Passion and Death.
St. Peter will have to be with the Lord at those moments
too in order to defini)vely share in His glory. This is true as
well for us.
There will be a Lenten Penance
Service Sunday, March 17th at
7:30 pm in the Church. Visiting
priests will join our parish priests
to hear individual Confessions. Please plan to
take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to
participate in the sacrament before Easter.
St. Leo the Great
Annual Parish Lenten Mission
"Hungers of the Human Heart"
presented by
Father John Conley, C.P.
St. Paul, in today’s second reading, reminds us that
our “ci)zenship is in heaven”, and that He “will change our
lowly body to conform with his glorified body.” We journey
together, you and me with the Lord and He with us, to our
own Jerusalem or place of acceptance. Along the way
there will be flashes of the Lord’s goodness and power. We
are strengthened, as were the apostles, by these moments.
But we know that they are nothing compared to the final
glory to be revealed to and through us. “Therefore, my
brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and
my crown, in this way stand firm in the Lord.”
Sunday, March 10th through
Wednesday, March 13th
7:30 pm
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Next Sunday we will celebrate the first of the three
Scru)nies for those who are preparing for the Easter
Sacraments of Ini)a)on. Lent is, for those preparing to be
received into the church as well for all of us, a period of
purifica)on and enlightenment. We join together in
prayerful support of our brothers and sisters as they
con)nue their journey of faith. We express to them our
gra)tude – their eagerness to receive the Lord helps us to
rediscover the beauty and power of what perhaps has
been taken for granted by us.
In Christ,
Rev. David A. Whitestone, Pastor
Wednesday
Sunday
VISION: From Wounds to
Wonder~ Seeing as God Sees
Monday
PASSION: From Magic to
Mystery~
Cultivating Spiritual Growth
Tuesday
FORGIVENESS: From Hurt to
Harmony~
A Nightmare in My Closet
HOPE:
From Grumbling to Gratitude~
To Expect the Unexpected
Mass will be offered at 7:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday evenings prior to the Mission.
Father Conley, a Passionist priest, was ordained in
1976. He has served as vocations director,
campus minister, retreat director, and pastor. Having
preached both missions and retreats throughout the
United States and Canada, he now resides in Chicago.
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
—Please remember in your prayers the repose of the
souls of the faithful departed.
—We ask you to remember those in need of our
daily prayers.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
BLESSING OF PARENTS NEXT SUNDAY, March 3rd: On
the 1st Sunday of each month, Saint Leo features a blessing
for Expectant and Adopting Parents in support of life & family.
The blessing will take place after the 9am Mass in the church.
Parents in any stage of pregnancy or the adoption process
are invited.
Saturday
Sunday
THE 11 AM MASS NEXT SUNDAY, March 3rd, will be for the
souls of those parishioners, family members and friends who
have died during the last month. If you would like to have
someone remembered in the Prayers of the Faithful at this
Mass, please call 703-273-5369.
FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS: Next Saturday, March 2nd,
we will have our regular First Saturday devotions beginning
with 9am Mass, ending with Benediction. Come, pray for
peace and an end to abortion.
An Evening of Praise, Worship, & Adoration will be held
Saturday, March 2nd, from 7-8:30 pm at Saint Leo in the
Church. All are welcome for prayer, beautiful music,
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction. Praise
music will be provided by Vision.
LENT HAS BEGUN
Throughout Lent, Saint Leo Parish will
offer an extra Mass at 7:00pm each week
night. We will also have Eucharistic
Adoration between the 6:15 and 9am
Masses each weekday. Beginning Feb. 15th, on
Fridays instead of the Holy Hour, we will have
Stations of the Cross at 7:30pm. Beginning Feb. 20th,
on Wednesdays we will have Confessions beginning
at 6:30 pm and Holy Hour from 7:30-8:30pm.
Good Friday is a day 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.
Dn 9:4b-10; Lk 6:36-38
Is 1:10, 16-20; Mt 23:1-12
Jer 18:18-20; Mt 20:17-28
Jer 17:5-10; Lk 16:19-31
Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a;
Mt 21:33-43, 45-46
Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15; 1 Cor 10:1-6,
10-12; Lk 13:1-9
MASS INTENTIONS
February 25 through March 3
Mon.:
6:15
9:00
7:00
Joseph Paul McNulty
Antonia DiMonte
Josephine M. Jones
Tues.:
6:15
9:00
7:00
Maria Chapman
Virginia Boschi
Jean Ebaugh
Wed.:
6:15
9:00
7:00
Luis and Laureana Luna
Philomena O’Carroll
Jean Lawlor
Thurs.:
6:15
9:00
7:00
Helen Long
Mary Seida
George Gaberlavage
Fri.:
6:15
9:00
7:00
Florencio Amorosio
Mary J. DZama
Anne Marie Murphy
Sat.
9:00
5:00
Respect Life
Jose Odilio Vasquez
Sun.:
7:30
9:00
11:00
1:00
5:00
Dorothy and Julius Klobukowski
Therese Rodgers
deceased of the parish
Angel Saltos
For the Parish
In addition to the regular schedule of Masses, Mass has
been offered for the following intentions:
William E.
McLaughlin
BAPTISM CLASS IS MANDATORY
at Saint Leo. The next class is Tuesday, March
12th 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
“This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!” If in
your listening to the Lord you are sensing the
invitation to follow Christ as a priest, deacon,
sister or brother, call Father Brian Bashista: 703841-2514, or write him: [email protected].
St. Leo the Great School PTO Quiz Bowl Please join us for
a fun evening for adults only Saturday, March 2nd at 6:30 pm in
the School’s Finan Gym. You may sign up for a table of up to
10 people. Couples & singles are welcome to register as well.
Food & drink from home are welcome. Coffee & dessert
provided. Register online at: www.saintleothegreatschool.org
under PTO, or email: [email protected].
We are proud to announce that the Youth and Teen choirs of
St. Leo will be taping for television the Easter Sunday Mass
for Shut-ins. This will take place in the Crypt Church at the
Basilica in Washington DC. The taping takes place on
Monday, March 4th at 7:30 PM. Any St. Leo parishioners are
invited to be a part of the congregation on that Monday
evening. Please come out and support the youth of our music
program. You too will be on TV!
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
An Open House for Preschool and
Kindergarten through Grade 8, for school
year 2013-2014 will be held on Wednesday,
March 6th at 10 am in the Guadalupe room,
Parish Hall. Principal’s welcome will begin at
10am followed by a tour of the school.
Applications are available for pickup at the open house, and
during the school day from 9am to 2pm, and on the school
website: www.saintleothegreatschool.org Please RSVP to
Mrs. Cynthia Washington, Assistant Principal and Director of
Admissions at 703-273-1211, ext. 645 to reserve a place.
All completed applications, with
copies of supporting documents, may
be sent through the mail or handcarried to the school between the
hours of 9am and 2pm. Acceptance
letters for the 2013–2014 school year
will be mailed once completed applications are received.
Financial Aid packets are also available upon request. In the
event of inclement weather, please check the website, or call
the school office, 703-273-1211 for information.
Applications available: www.saintleothegreatschool.org.
PLEASE NOTE: Saint Leo parishioners receive preferential
status in Pre-School through eighth grade applications.
In-parish families must be registered.
February 24, 2013
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Faith & Food at P.J. Skidoos Returns!
Join your parish priests at P.J. Skidoos, 9908 Fairfax
Boulevard Fairfax, on March 4, at 7:00 pm, for an evening
of fellowship & 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, contact Carolyn: [email protected]
or 703-273-7277.
For addional informaon regarding any of the above
events, please contact Carolyn Smith:
[email protected] or 703-273-5369.
Welcome Home
Are you, or someone you know, questioning or struggling to
accept some aspect of Church teachings? Are you unable to
participate in the Sacraments of the Church? Do you think
that the Catholic faith is irrelevant? Welcome Home is an
opportunity for Catholics to find answers & support in a
respectful, welcoming setting. Our next session of Welcome
Home meetings will be today, Sunday, February 24 and will
continue for two additional consecutive Sundays. Each
meeting will include a brief talk, small group discussions, and
opportunities for private individual meetings. Please join us
and invite any Catholic who is questioning or is away from the
Church. The meetings begin at 7pm in the St. John Room,
Parish Hall. For information, contact Deacon Dave Maurer or
Carolyn Smith at 703-273-5369.
Paul VI Catholic High School Close Up for prospective 8th
graders and their families will be held on March 6 at 7:00PM.
Learn about our exciting laptop program, advanced diploma,
academic offerings and all the other exciting happenings at
PVI. For more information, please contact [email protected]
Gabriel Project Ministry Are you an expectant mother?
Could you use some extra support during your pregnancy?
Gabriel Project is a parish-based ministry that assists
pregnant women with material, emotional, and spiritual
support. Please call our confidential helpline: 1-866-444-3553.
Contact [email protected] for volunteer info.
Winter 2013 Theology on Tap "Knowing.
Trusting. Doing." Mondays, through March
11th, 7-8:30pm. If you are a young adult in your
20’s or 30’s and have questions about the
Catholic Faith, come join us for food, fun & faith in
a casual setting at Pat Troy’s “Ireland’s
Own” (111 North Pitt St., Old Town Alexandria corner
of
King
&
Pitt).
For
info,
visit:
www.ArlingtonDiocese.org or [email protected] or
call 703-841-2550.
Feb. 25th: “Conversion, Evangelization, and Discerning
Your Spiritual Gifts” ~ Simone Rizkallah, Director, Religious
Education, St. Ambrose, Annandale
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
Religious Education News
Vacation Bible School 2013
We need volunteers (Virtus compliance required) in order
to host this program. Please contact Lee Cena: 703-2734868 as soon as possible.
3/2
2013 CONFIRMANDI half-day retreat at Saint Leo
Morning session (8:30-11:30am) for teams 1,2,3,4,6 & 7
Afternoon session (1:30-4:30pm) for teams 5,8,9,10 & 11
Religious Education Office:
703-273-4868
Diocesan Women’s Conference Saturday, March 9th at St.
Joseph, Herndon. Fr. Paul Scalia, Delegate for Priests and
Gloria Purvis Scott, Host of EWTN series’ “Authentically Free
at Last” will speak. Bishop Loverde will celebrate the opening
Mass. Breakfast and lunch are included. For info visit http://
www.arlingtondiocese.org/familylife/wc_conference.php
4th Annual Diocese of Arlington 2013 Men's Conference
Saturday, March 2nd at St. Joseph, Herndon. Visit:
www.arlingtondiocese.org/men for info & to register. Contact
Tom Gross: 703-273-0631, Juan Velasquez: 703-624-7783, or
Al Leightley: 703-273-2089.
Movie about the life of St. Francis and St Clare sponsored
by The Catholic Daughters of America. The movie will be
shown Saturday, March 16, at 1:00 pm at Bishop O'Connell
High School. Free admission with open seating. For info call:
703-573-1582 or [email protected].
Epiphany of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church invites all
to join them for Meatless Meals every Friday during Lent (3410
Woodburn Rd., Annandale.) Take out: 4-7pm, dine in: 5-7pm.
Serving savory, meatless, Eastern European meals. Slovak &
Ukrainian handiwork & ceramics, nutrolls & cookbooks also on
sale. Questions? Call the Parish Center Fridays after noon:
703-573-0777. A Pre-Sanctified Liturgy will be celebrated at
7:30pm following the dinner. Visit: www.epiphanyofourlord.org.
Father Diamond Council
Events & Calendar
nd
th
Meetings – 2 and 4 Tuesdays
8:00 PM
Providence Hall
2/26
3/2
Council Mtg- Food 7 PM, Rosary 7:30 PM, business mtg after
Diocesan Men’s Conference 9 AM—St. Joseph, Herndon
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Giant, Shoppers Food Warehouse & Safeway Gift Cards
for sale at Providence Hall every weekday at 3:00 PM
or call Larry Novak: 703-978-6137
(Profits benefit scholarship funds and St Leo PTO)
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Join the Knights of Columbus. Call Pat McGuire 703-218-2986
High School Students: Join TONIGHT, 6pm-8pm
in the Gym for our First Annual Coffee House!
This will also be the premiere of “It’s a Bird! It’s a
Plane! It’s Chickenman!” before the cast heads to Diocesan
One Act Compe))on. Parents, Teens, Friends, Parishioners
are all invited! Appe)zers, coffee & tea provided!
Middle School Students: You are invited to the EDGE.
Friday, March 1 is )tled: “Yes, Mother: Mary, Mother of
God.” Meet in the Guadalupe Room 7:00-9:00pm for
silliness, dinner, and awesome people. See you there!
Bring your friends!
Are you an adult who has a desire to do rela4onal
ministry with Middle or High School age youth? We're
looking for YOU! We need adult volunteers who are
willing to help with our Youth Nights this school year.
Contact Erik or Melissa for info: [email protected]
Girls CLC Meets THIS Monday, February 25th. Each week
we break open the Gospels, grow deeper in our faith and
build strong rela)onships. Usually cupcakes or other sweet
treats are involved. Meet in the Youth Room 7:30-9:00pm.
Boys CLC Meets THIS Wednesday, February 27th. Each
week we break open the Gospels, grow deeper in our faith
and build strong rela)onships. Crazy madness and crea)ve
games usually ensue. Meet in the Youth Room 7:309:00pm
To learn more about CLC’s (Catholic Life Communies) visit
our website: stleosyouth.com
Want to stay updated on youth events? Visit our website
for the full calendar & registra)on forms. hHp://
www.stleosyouth.com
"It is love alone that gives worth to all things."
-St. Teresa of Avila
Please pray for our youth, that they will come to know the
love of Christ and rediscover their faith.
2013 “Amigos en Cristo + Friends in Christ” Scholarship Program
This year we will award scholarships up to $1,000 to Hispanics in the
Arlington Diocese. Scholarships are to be used for tuition and to pursue
post secondary school education. Factors considered in awarding
scholarships are demonstrated leadership, active involvement in civic
and/or religious activities, & academic performance. Application forms &
complete program rules can be obtained at St. Mary’s Parish office or at
St. Mary of Sorrows Web Site, http://www.stmaryofsorrows.org or
requested at [email protected]. The application
must be received not later than May 15, 2013 to be considered."
ST. LEO THE GREAT CHURCH
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
www.stleofairfax.com
Are you seeking a closer relationship with Christ? Consider a
Cursillo Weekend. Cursillo is a lay Catholic movement; the name
means 'short course in Christianity.' On the Weekend you examine and
celebrate yourself, your relationship with Christ, and your relationship
with the Christian Community. There are times of quiet, spiritual
direction, a series of talks, Mass & Reconciliation. The next Women's
Weekend is March 14-17 at Missionhurst, Arlington. The next Men's
Weekend is April 18-21 at Missionhurst. Brochures available at the
entrance of the church. For more details, please contact Jeff Wolfhope:
703-597-3638, [email protected].
Horarios e 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: Todos los viernes a las 7pm
Todos los sábados de 3:30 a 5:00pm. Los domingos desde
las 12:00pm a 12:50pm.
Bautizos: Preparación- llamar a Carlos Cea: 703-8362139 ó Padre Ramon: 703-273-5369.
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 el Padre Ramon al 703-273-5369.
Grupo de Jóvenes: domingos 2:30–5pm—
Información: Guadalupe Barrera 703– 655–2729.
Catequesis Para Niños y Jóvenes: domingos 11–
12:30. Llamar a Lee Cena: 703-273-4868.
Catequesis para Niños especiales ó sordos:
domingos 11:00am—12:30pm
Información - Lee Cena: 703-273-4868.
Sacramentos para Estudiantes de Secundaria:
llamar a la Oficina de Jovenes al teléfono 703-591-6089, ó
email a [email protected].
"Este es mi Hijo, el Elegido; ¡Escúchele!” " Si
al escuchar al Señor está sintiendo la
invitación a seguir a Cristo como un
sacerdote, diácono, hermana o hermano, el
padre Brian Bashista llamada (703) 8412514,
o
escriba
a:
b.bashista@
arlingtondiocese.org.
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.
¡Vamos a Adorarlo! Todos los últimos sábados del més,
adoramos al Santisimo Jesucristo durante una Hora
Santa. Estan invitados a la proxima Hora Santa que sera el 26
de enero, 2013 a las 6:30 pm en la iglesia para prepararnos
para la llegada del año nuevo.
Curso de Matrimonios Todas las parejas que están casados
por lo civil o están juntados por mas de 5 años están invitados
al curso de matrimonio que comenzará el 26 de enero, 2013
en el Salón de San Juan a las 6:30 pm. Tenemos cuidado de
niños. Para mas información, llame a Padre Ramon Baez al
703-273-5369.
2013 "Amigos en Cristo + Amigos en Cristo" Programa de Becas
Este año vamos a otorgar becas de hasta $1,000.00 para los
hispanos de la Diócesis de Arlington. Las becas son para ser usados
para la matrícula y continuar su educación después de la secundaria.
Los factores que se tendrán en cuenta en la adjudicación de las
becas se demuestran liderazgo, la participación activa en la vida
cívica y / o actividades religiosas, y el rendimiento académico. Los
formularios de inscripción y las reglas completas del programa se
puede obtener en la oficina de la Parroquia de Saint Mary of Sorrows
o se puede obtener en Saint Mary of Sorrows Web Site, http://
www.stmaryofsorrows.org o se pueden solicitar en
[email protected]. La solicitud debe ser
recibida antes del 15 de mayo, 2013 para ser considerado."
Legion de Maria: lunes 7:30—9 pm ó domingo 11 am—
12:30 pm. Llamar a Padre Ramon: 703-273-5369.
Información general: llamar a Diacono Jose Lopez
703-222-7704
San Leo Magno ofrece clases de ingles ¡Aprender inglés! Inscríbase en clases de inglés los sábados, a las
10am. Clases son los sábados de 10am a 12pm y
empiezan el 2 de febrero a las 10am. Las clases cuestan
$50 por el semestre. Puede pagar solo con efectivo o money orden. Para más información, llame a Hogar Immigrant
Services, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington al
(703) 534-9805 ext. 222.
February 24, 2013
Educación Religiosa
3/2
2013 CONFIRMANDI
HALF-DAY RETREAT
@ ST. LEO
8:30-11:30AM– GRUPOS 1,2,3,4,6 &7
1:30-4:30PM– GRUPOS 5,8,9,10,& 11
Catequesis: Se necesitan catequistas bilingues para los
domingos de 11:00 am a 12:30 pm. Intresados por favor
comunicarse a la oficina de Educacion Religiosa 703-2734868, o por correo electrónico: [email protected].