April 14, 2013 - St. Leo the Great Catholic Church | Fairfax, Virginia

ST. LEO THE GREAT CHURCH
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
www.stleofairfax.com
Dear Friends,
We have completed our observance of Lent and
Holy Week. We began that journey of prayer, penance, and
almsgiving by acknowledging our guilt and humbly
accepng ashes as a sign of our repentance. We concluded
that journey standing in awe at the empty tomb which
could not contain the Risen Christ. And now we are on the
road again. The 50 days of the Easter season prepare us to
celebrate the great gi& of the Holy Spirit first received by
the Apostles and our Blessed Mother at Pentecost.
The season of Easter is given to us not only to bask
in the glory of Christ now risen triumphant over sin and
death, but to pray with fervor that the gi& of the Holy
Spirit come alive within our lives. This great gi& which was
given to us in its fullness in the sacrament of Confirmaon
needs to be acknowledged by us and accepted with faith.
Once received, it must now be lived.
So abundant is the life giving power of the Spirit
that we speak of seven gi&s: wisdom, understanding,
counsel, fortude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.
The Catechism states that “the moral life of Chrisans is
sustained by the gi&s of the Holy Spirit. These are
permanent disposions which make man docile in
following the prompngs of the Holy Spirit….They make
the faithful docile in readily obeying divine inspiraons.”
Less know perhaps are the “twelve fruits” of the Holy
Spirit. These are the “perfecons that the Holy Spirit forms
in us as the first fruits of eternal glory”. The tradion of the
Church lists them as being charity, joy, peace, paence,
kindness, goodness, generosity, gentleness, faithfulness,
modesty, self-control, and chasty.
Christ has conquered sin and death. In doing so, He
has not removed them from human experience but He has
robbed them of their power and has transformed them
into pathways to glory. As we now journey yet again, may
we never forget that we do so accompanied by the Risen
Lord and forfied by the Holy Spirit. We are now able to
move forward through even the darkest of situaons and
gravest of pains with confidence and hope. Alone we
cannot help but fail, but with God all things are possible.
In Christ,
Rev. David A. Whitestone, Pastor
April 14, 2013
FOLLOW-UP
VIRTUS
TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES
AND VOLUNTEERS Ongoing
refresher
training
is required each year for
diocesan
employees
and
volunteers who work with children. This is accomplished by
viewing a short (30-minute) video called "Keeping the
Promise Alive." The next follow-up training sessions at St.
Leo will be held Monday & Tuesday, April 22 & 23, and
Wednesday & Thursday May 15 & 16. The film will be
shown at 3 times: 8:15—8:45am, 2:15-2:45pm, and 6:006:30pm, all in the Guadalupe room, Parish Hall. This is not
a replacement for the original 4-hour training, but is a
follow-up for persons whose original training took
place a year or more ago. You do not need to sign up
ahead of time, but you will be asked to sign out at the
conclusion of the session to confirm your attendance.
Contact Mary Adams at 703-273-5369 for more information.
Gabriel Project Ministry Are you an
expectant mother? Would you like to have a
friend supporting and accompanying you on
your journey to motherhood? Gabriel Project
is a parish-based ministry that assists
pregnant women with material, emotional,
and spiritual support. Please call our
confidential
helpline
at
1-866-4443553. For volunteer information or to donate
items, contact [email protected]
2013 Annual St Leo Parish Retreat 4pm, Fri April 26 – 1pm,
Sun, April 28 at Loyola Jesuit Retreat House, Faulkner, MD
Jesus, frequently, often went off to a quiet place to pray and
listen to God the Father. Each of
us needs to do the same. Here is
your chance. The theme of the
Parish-Based Weekend Retreat is
“Speaking As One Friend To
Another”. This is an opportunity for
deepening our faith and love for
Jesus through honest dialogue in
prayer. Suggested retreat offering
is $235 (more if you can) covers 2 nights lodging, 6 meals &
snacks. Register at: www.loyolaonthepotomac.com or mail
your $115 deposit to Loyola Retreat House, PO Box 9, 9270
Retreat Rd, Faulkner, MD 20632. This retreat is one of a
limited number for both men & women. Make your reservation
early. Loyola’s policy is that no one will be denied a retreat
because of finances. To set up a confidential payment plan call
301-392-0819. Other questions, contact St Leo retreat captain,
Jim Caputo: 703-691-0479. Come away to a beautiful quiet
place and listen. See you there. God bless.
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
—Please remember in your prayers the repose of
the souls of the faithful departed, especially:
Leland Thompson, husband of Mary Ellen
Thompson; Paul Shortell, brother of Connie
Pattee;
Fred O’Brien brother-in-law of Al
Botticelli; Robert Bailey, brother of Kate Bailey.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
—We ask you to remember those in need of our daily prayers,
especially: Muriel Persick.
Saint Luis de Montfort Consecration:
Everyone who is preparing to participate in
the Marian Consecration using St. Louis de
Montfort's manual is invited to a Prayer &
Share session with Fr. Baez and the Legion
of Mary members. The dates are
Thursdays, April 11, 18 & 25 in St. Mark
Room from 7-8 pm. You can attend as
many as you wish. We will discuss what the
Consecration means for daily life. Any questions please call
Fr. Baez or e-mail him at [email protected].
Vocations Chalice for Families Please stop by the
vestibule this Sunday to see the new vocations
chalice and sign up to take the chalice for a
week to pray for priestly and religious
vocations. Any parish family can sign up. The
chalice will remain in the family's home and
should be returned the following Sunday so
another family can then take it home. Mr. Dan
Horvath, our parish Vocations Promoter, will be
in charge of helping families sign up to take the vocations
chalice home. Contact the parish office or email:
[email protected] for more information or to sign up.
The Blood & The Rose Spiritual Event to benefit
Guadalupe Radio Tuesday, April 30th at 7 pm Our Lady of
Good Counsel Parish in Vienna will present a lineup of
dynamic speakers (including EWTN host, Fr. Leo Patalinghug)
and a screening of The Blood & The Rose, the highly
acclaimed documentary detailing the magnificent story of Our
Lady of Guadalupe. Tickets are $25, available at
TheBloodandTheRose.com/events or through the OLGC
Parish Office. Questions? Call Merle Senyk: 703-896-7402.
St. Leo Moms' Group Join us for faith-filled
fellowship every 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month
in the Guadalupe Room at 10am. Mothers of any
age children, and children of all ages are welcome!
Contact Michele Healy: [email protected] or
Lisa Harsh: [email protected].
April 17 - 7:30 pm book club "The Song of Bernadette"
April 25 - 10:30 am meeting in Guadalupe room
Annual Diocesan Hispanic Vocations Mass Sunday,
April 21 Join celebrant Bishop Paul S. Loverde for the
annual Hispanic Vocations Mass at Holy Family Catholic
Church in Dale City on Sunday, April 21 at 12:30 pm. Mass
will be in Spanish.
Acts 6:8-15; Jn 6:22-29
Acts 7:51-8:1a; Jn 6:30-35
Acts 8:1b-8; Jn 6:35-40
Acts 8:26-40; Jn 6:44-51
Acts 9:1-20; Jn 6:52-59
Acts 9:31-42; Jn 6:60-69
Acts 13:14, 43-52; Rv 7:9, 14b-17;
Jn 10:27-30
MASS INTENTIONS
April 15 through April 21
Mon.:
6:15
9:00
Thomas Charles Caignart
Dr. Rafael Madan
Tues.:
6:15
9:00
Roslyn Negron
Edway Johnson
Wed.:
6:15
9:00
Elinore Mundy
Special Intention
Thurs.:
6:15
9:00
Doris Stoehr
Elinore Mundy
Fri.:
6:15
9:00
Mary Fromme
George Cannon
Sat.
9:00
5:00
Virginia Boschi
Jean Ebaugh
Sun.:
7:30
9:00
11:00
1:00
5:00
For the Parish
Special Intention
Josephine M. Jones
Felipa Vega
Catherine Hinkle
In addition to the regular schedule of Masses, Mass has
been offered for the following intentions: Stephanie
Wochok, Garcia Family, Special Intention.
BAPTISM CLASS IS MANDATORY
at Saint Leo. The next class is Tuesday, May 14th
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
“Feed My lambs, tend My sheep.” If you think
you may have a vocation to follow the Risen
Lord as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated
life, call Father Brian Bashista: 703-841-2514,
or write him: [email protected].
SUMMER HIGH SCHOOL DISCERNMENT CAMPS
at Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary, in Emmitsburg, MD.
FIAT DAYS– for high school young women:
Sunday, June 30—Thursday, July 4
QUO VADIS DAYS– for high school young men:
Sunday, July 28— Thursday, August 1.
Quo Vadis and Fiat Days are camps for young Catholics to
deepen their faith, learn about all vocations, and to better
discern God’s call in their lives. Online registration at:
www.arlingtonvocations.org. For more information, contact
Fr. JD Jaffe, Promoter of Vocations: 703-841-2514 or email
to: [email protected]. Fee: $125.00.
Paul VI Catholic High School presents “Once Upon a
Mattress” the musical version of the fairy tale of the
“Princess and the Pea”, April 14 (Sunday matinee) at
2:00pm. Tickets are $10 for students & seniors, $15 for
adults. Come and see if you believe in happily ever after!
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
Please call Mrs. Cynthia Washington, Assistant
Principal and Director of Admissions at 703-2731211, ext. 645 to request a tour.
All completed applications, with copies of
supporting documents, may be sent through the
mail or hand-carried 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.
April 14, 2013
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Faith & Food at P.J. Skidoos Returns!
Join your parish priests at P.J. Skidoos, 9908
Fairfax Boulevard Fairfax, May 6, 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.
The Institute of Catholic Culture presents: Whatever
You Ask in My Name– An Introduction to the Jesus
Prayer TONIGHT, Sunday, April 14, at 7:30pm in the
Guadalupe room, Parish Hall. Talk presented by Father
Anthony Messeh.
For addional informaon regarding any of the above
events, please contact Carolyn Smith:
[email protected] or 703-273-5369.
Kitchen Lead Assistant for the current school
year. Hours are 10:30-1:30, Monday—Friday. Please call
703-273-1211 ext. 650 or send cover letter and resume to
Jessica Cabrera: [email protected].
Paul VI High School Girls Soccer Camp for
girls ages 7-13 Developing soccer technique
& tactics in a positive, fun environment July 812, 9am-3pm. Cost: $185
(includes camp t-shirt; team
discounts available) Please contact Coach
Meg Ashley: 703-352-0927 x503 or
visit
http://www.paulvi.net/document.doc?
id=1047 for more info/reservation form
Art & Theatre Camps led by Catholic Professional
Educators & Artists. Excellent instruction in a safe, faithbased environment from teachers with skills in Acting,
Music, Dance, & Visual Arts. Spotlight on the Arts Summer
Camps will host 2 weeks of day camps this July in Vienna
& Manassas. Programs are available for youth K-12. Early
Bird Discounts cut-offs are April 15th and May 30th. Sign-up
early and save—multiple child discounts also available! To
receive a Registration Brochure & Camps Descriptions with
Instructor Bios, email [email protected] or
visit www.allsaintsvaschool.org & click on the Camp Icon.
Center for Adoption and Pregnancy Services Needs
Volunteers Please consider offering your time to the Center
for Adoption and Pregnancy Services in Burke. Drivers are
needed to drive clients to doctor’s appointments. If you can
assist, please contact Kim Harrell: 703-425-0100 or email
[email protected].
Marriage Help Is your marriage in trouble? Retrouvaille can
help; call 703-351-7211 or visit www.Help Our Marriage.com.
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
Religious Education News
MAY
5/2
1st Communion Rehearsal – 6:45 pm in the school
5/4
FIRST COMMUNION Mass 11:00 am (divided by
classes/teacher and will meet in classrooms at
10:15 am); reception in gym following Mass
5/9
1st Communion Rehearsal – 6:45 pm in the school
5/11
FIRST COMMUNION Mass 11:00 am (divided by
classes/teacher and will meet in classrooms at
10:15 am); reception in gym following Mass
5/13
May Crowning, all family members are invited to
participate; 1st session @ 4:00 pm in the church;
2nd session @ 7:15 pm in the church
Religious Education Office:
703-273-4868
7th Grade Pre-HSPT & Lunch Bishop O'Connell High School
offers 7th graders the chance to take a practice High School
Placement Test, or Pre-HSPT, from 8:30 am-12:30 pm on
Saturday, May 11 and Saturday, May 18. Following the PreHSPT, all participants will be provided a lunch. The cost for the
test and lunch is $40. For more information and to register,
visit www.bishopoconnell.org/prehspt or call 703-237-1433.
Bishop O'Connell High School Theatre presents Rodgers
and Hammerstein's "Cinderella," April 19-21 Performances
are Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinee at 2
pm. General admission is $10, (students & seniors $5.) For
tickets and additional information, please contact the box office
at 703-237-1448 or visit www.bishopoconnell.org/theatre.
Bishop O'Connell High School is located at 6600 Little Falls
Rd., Arlington.
Father Diamond Council
Events & Calendar
Meetings – 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
8:00 PM
Providence Hall
4/15
4/16
4/17
4/20
4/23
Columbiettes 7:00 PM in Providence Hall
Grey Gosts 11 AM Social Hour, Lunch at 12 Noon
Father Malloy Assembly 7:30 PM
Salute to Seniors 12 Noon in Providence Hall
Spaghetti Dinner followed by Bingo
Food 7:00 PM, Rosary 7:30 PM, Business Meeting 8:00 PM
4/25, 26 & 27 KOVAR Collections
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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 us tonight for HSYG!
6:00pm-8:00pm. Dinner, Dessert, Games, and talk
on a hot topic that has been all over social media.
th
8 Graders Welcome!
Middle School Students: EDGE THIS WEEK, April 19!
“Mysterious Love: The Trinity.” 7:00-9:00pm in the
Guadalupe Room. Dinner provided! Games, give-a-ways
and more! See you there!
Middle School Students: Mark Your Calendars for “Junior
High Bash” on April 27th. Forms online!
Quesons? Email Melissa or Erik: [email protected]
Are you an adult who has a desire to do relaƟonal
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 more informaƟon,
at [email protected]
Girls CLC Meets THIS Monday, April 15th. Each week we
break open the Gospels, grow deeper in our faith and build
strong relaonships. Usually cupcakes or other sweet
treats are involved. Meet in the Youth Room 7:30-9:00pm.
Boys CLC Meets THIS Wednesday, April 17th. Each week
we break open the Gospels, grow deeper in our faith and
build strong relaonships. Crazy madness & creave games
usually ensue. Meet in the Youth Room 7:30-9:00pm
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
calendar & registraon forms. hFp://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.
Food pantry request: Rice, pancake mix, syrup,
jam, peanut butter, and hot cereal.
April food pantry distribution:
Wednesday, April 17, 6pm - 8pm;
Saturday, April 20, 9am - noon.
SVDP National Vehicle Donation Program can help
someone in need in 3 simple steps. Your tax deductible
car donation will help someone in our community. Call
(800)
322-8284
or
http://www.svdpusa.com/
NVDPHome.aspx.
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. 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 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].
Diocesan Science Fair Needs Volunteers The science fair
needs individuals with a science background to help judge
seventh and eighth grade students' research projects for the
2013 Science Fair. These projects encompass such categories
as botany, health, chemistry, zoology, behavioral science,
engineering, physics, math and other areas of life and physical
science. If your calendar allows you to spend the morning (8
am– 12 noon) on Saturday, April 20, at Paul VI High School to
judge projects, please call Janet Vetrano from the Office of
Catholic Schools at (703) 841-2560.
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].
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
April 14, 2013
"Alimenta Mis ovejas, cuida Mis corderos" Si
usted piensa que puede tener una vocación para
seguir al Señor resucitado como sacerdote,
diácono o en la vida consagrada, llamar al Padre
Brian Bashista (703) 841-2514, o escriba a:
[email protected].
Misa Anual para a las Vocaciones Hispanas – Domingo 21
de Abril Unete a nuestro Obispo Paul S, Loverde, el dia
domingo 21 de Abril a las 12:30 p.m en la Iglesia Catolica de la
Sagrada Familia, localizada en Dale City; para celebrar la
Misa Anual por las Vocaciones Hispanas. La misa será
celebrada en Español.
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 27
de abril, 2013 a las 6:30 pm en la iglesia para prepararnos
para la llegada del año nuevo.
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. 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.
Grupo de Oración Sábados 6-8:30pm, Salon de Nuestra Sra
de La Guadalupe. Información: Jose Ferrufino: 703-250-1343.
Educación Religiosa
Mayo
5/2
(Jueves) Ensayo de la Primera Comunion
(nos reuniremos en la escuela a las 6:45)
5/4
(Sabado) Primera Comunion: (asignados según la
clase) Nos reuniremos en la escuela a las 9:30 am;
Santa Misa sera a las 11:00
5/9
(Jueves) Ensayo de la Primera Comunion
(nos reuniremos en la escuela a las 6:45)
5/11 (Sabado) Primera Comunion: (asignados según la
clase) Nos reuniremos en la escuela a las 9:30 am;
Santa Misa sera a las 11:00.
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].