Dear Friends,

ST. LEO THE GREAT CHURCH
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
www.stleofairfax.com
Dear Friends,
It has now been a couple of years since we have
begun praying the “newly” translated texts at Mass. I have
found them to be both rich in meaning and beauful in
expression. In addion to the gi> of the newly translated
prayers we have received further specificaon and
clarificaon concerning the manner in which we celebrate the
Mass. The General Instrucon of the Roman Missal states that
“The Diocesan Bishop is given the faculty to permit
Communion under both kinds whenever it may seem
appropriate to the Priest to whom a community has been
entrusted as its own shepherd.”
A>er much thought and prayer, I have decided to
offer to those who a#end our weekday Masses the opon of
receiving Holy Communion under both the form of Bread and
of Wine beginning this summer.
Following, and for the next several weeks, will be
reflecons and statements regarding communion under both
kinds from the Holy See as well as the United States
Conference of Catholic Bishops. This week I share a poron of
the General Instrucon of the Roman Missal promulgated
most recently by His Holiness Benedict XVI.
From the General Instrucon of the Roman Missal Communion under Both Kinds
281. Holy Communion has a fuller form as a sign when it takes
place under both kinds. For in this form the sign of the
Eucharisc banquet is more clearly evident and clearer
expression is given to the divine will by which the new and
eternal Covenant is rafied in the Blood of the Lord, as also
the connecon between the Eucharisc banquet and the
eschatological banquet in the Kingdom of the Father.
282. Sacred pastors should take care to ensure that the
faithful who parcipate in the rite or are present at it, are
made aware by the most suitable means possible of the
Catholic teaching on the form of Holy Communion as laid
down by the Ecumenical Council of Trent. Above all, they
should instruct the Chrisan faithful that the Catholic faith
teaches that Christ, whole and enre, and the true
Sacrament, is received even under only one species, and
hence that as regards the resulng fruits, those who receive
under only one species are not deprived of any grace that is
necessary for salvaon.
Furthermore, they should teach that the Church, in her
administraon of the Sacraments, has the power to lay down
or alter whatever provisions, apart from the substance of the
Sacraments, that she judges to be more readily conducive to
reverence for the Sacraments and the good of the recipients,
in view of changing condions, mes, and places.
April 21, 2013
However, at the same me the faithful should be instructed
to parcipate more readily in this sacred rite, by which the
sign of the Eucharisc banquet is made more fully evident.
283. In addion to those cases given in the ritual books,
Communion under both kinds is permi#ed for:
a) Priests who are not able to celebrate or concelebrate Mass;
b) the Deacon and others who perform some duty at the
Mass;
c) members of communies at the Conventual Mass or the
“community” Mass, along with seminarians, and all
those engaged in a retreat or taking part in a spiritual or
pastoral gathering.
The Diocesan Bishop may establish norms for Communion
under both kinds for his own diocese, which are also to be
observed in churches of religious and at celebraons with
small groups. The Diocesan Bishop is also given the faculty to
permit Communion under both kinds whenever it may seem
appropriate to the Priest to whom a community has been
entrusted as its own shepherd, provided that the faithful have
been well instructed and that there is no danger of
profanaon of the Sacrament or of the rite’s becoming
difficult because of the large number of parcipants or for
some other cause.
In all that pertains to Communion under both kinds, the
Norms for the Distribuon and Recepon of Holy Communion
under Both Kinds in the Dioceses of the United States of
America are to be followed (parcularly nos. 27-54).
284. When Communion is distributed under both kinds:
a) the chalice is usually administered by a Deacon or, in the
absence of a Deacon, by a Priest, or even by a duly
instuted acolyte or another extraordinary minister of
Holy Communion, or by one of the faithful who, in a case
of necessity, has been entrusted with this duty for a
single occasion;
b) whatever may remain of the Blood of Christ is consumed at
the altar by the Priest or the Deacon or the duly
instuted acolyte who ministered the chalice. The same
then purifies, wipes, and arranges the sacred vessels in
the usual way.
Any of the faithful who wish to receive Holy Communion
under the species of bread alone should be given Communion
in this form.
In Christ,
Rev. David A. Whitestone, Pastor
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
—Please remember in your prayers the repose of
the souls of the faithful departed, especially:
Christopher Heasly, husband of Patrice Heasly.
—We ask you to remember those in need of our
daily prayers, especially: Muriel Persick.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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 on Thursday, April 25 in
St. Mark Room from 7-8 pm. 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 via 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].
Acts 11:1-18; Jn 10:1-10
Acts 11:19-26; Jn 10:22-30
Acts 12:24-13:5a; Jn 12:44-50
1 Pt 5:5b-14; Mk 16:15-20
Acts 13:26-33; Jn 14:1-6
Acts 13:44-52; Jn 14:7-14
Acts 14:21-27; Rv 21:1-5a;
Jn 13:31-33a,34-35
MASS INTENTIONS
April 22 through April 28
Mon.:
6:15
9:00
Anthony Bartolotta
Gerard Dumais
Tues.:
6:15
9:00
Charlie Becker
Samuel Jones
Wed.:
6:15
9:00
Raymond Cushing
Dr. Rafael F. Madan
Thurs.:
6:15
9:00
Special Intention
Margaret Roberts
Fri.:
6:15
9:00
Wafa Nasr
Blanche and Donald Beechner
Sat.
9:00
5:00
Special Intention
Anthony Sieve
Sun.:
7:30
9:00
11:00
1:00
5:00
Robert Rosenkranz
Rose and Joseph Cesarini
For the Parish
Felipa Vega
Edward Donnelly
In addition to the regular schedule of Masses, Mass has
been offered for the following intentions: Afable Family,
William Pantall, Eleanor Jayne Crum, Socorro Zendejas
Contreras.
April 25 - 10:30 am meeting in Guadalupe room
St. Leo School PTO Golf Outing at
Westfield Golf Club, Thursday, May 9th
St. Leo’s Golf Tournament at Westfields is
rapidly approaching. The Tournament
promises to be a great event and the proceeds benefit a
worthwhile cause – St. Leo School Technology Fund.
Sponsor forms may be obtained at the St. Leo the Great
School website (click on “Fundraising”.) Please contact Bob
Bolster at [email protected] with questions.
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
“The disciples were filled with joy and the Holy
Spirit.” Does a life of joy in knowing you are
following the Lord as a priest, deacon or in the
consecrated life inspire you? Call Father Brian
Bashista: 703-841-2514, or write him:
[email protected].
SUMMER HIGH SCHOOL DISCERNMENT CAMPS
April 21, 2013
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Faith & Food at P.J. Skidoos Returns!
Join your parish priests at P.J. Skidoos,
9908 Fairfax Boulevard Fairfax, May 6th, 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 703273-7277.
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.
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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].
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.
For addional informaon regarding any of the above
events, please contact Carolyn Smith:
[email protected] or 703-273-5369.
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
7th Annual Band and Strings Camp at Paul VI Catholic
High School, June 17-21 8:30-noon. Open to Diocesan and
public school rising 5th-9th graders, optional jazz unit.
Students prepare light pop, sacred, & classical selections,
performance last day in historic Donald Heet Auditorium for
family and friends. $80. Questions: [email protected]
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.
Applications available: www.saintleothegreatschool.org.
PLEASE NOTE: Saint Leo parishioners receive preferential
status in Pre-School through eighth grade applications.
Marriage Help Is your marriage in trouble? Retrouvaille
can help; please call (703) 351-7211 or visit
www.HelpOurMarriage.com.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
High School Students: Join us tonight for HSYG!
6:00pm-8:00pm. Dinner, Dessert, Games, and the
"Sacrament of Mawwage." 8th Graders Welcome!
Religious Education News
May
5/2
st
1 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.
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]
Father Diamond Council
Events & Calendar
Meetings – 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
8:00 PM
Providence Hall
4/23
4/25, 26 & 27
4/26, 27 & 28
5/4
Food 7:00 PM, Rosary 7:30 PM,
Business Meeting 8:00 PM
KOVAR Collections
State Annual Meeting in Roanoke
Pig Roast at 5:00 PM Providence Hall
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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
Middle School Students: EDGE THIS WEEK, April 26! “Facing
the Final Judgment: Eternity.” 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 Saturday April 27th at Bishop O'Connell High
School. Meet at 3:00pm, and arrive back at St. Leo at
10:30pm. Forms online!
Quesons? Email Melissa or Erik at [email protected]
WORKCAMP UPDATE: DONUT SALES THIS WEEKEND AFTER
ALL MASSES! We are in desperate need of VANS and
CONTRACTORS: Vans to transport teens and tools, and
Contractors to help accomplish the work at the sites. Please
contact Greg Kava is you are interested and willing to assist
us! [email protected]
Are you an adult who has a desire to do relaonal 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 informaon, at [email protected]
Girls CLC Meets THIS Monday, April 22nd. 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 from 7:30-9:00pm.
Boys CLC Meets THIS Wednesday, April 24th. Each week we
break open the Gospels, grow deeper in our faith and build
strong relaonships. Crazy madness and creave games
usually ensue. Meet in the Youth Room from 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. h#p://www.stleosyouth.com
"It is love alone that gives worth to all things." -St. Teresa of Avila.
Food pantry request: Rice, pancake mix, syrup,
jam, peanut butter, and hot cereal.
April Food Pantry Distribution Dates:
Wednesday April 17
Saturday
April 20
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
ST. LEO THE GREAT CHURCH
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
www.stleofairfax.com
Summer Theology Courses at Christendom Graduate
School Enrich your life and learn more about the Faith by
taking a summer course at the Christendom Graduate
School! The six-week session runs from June 24 – August
3. At our convenient Alexandria campus (on Queen of
Apostles Parish grounds) we are offering Christology (Tues
& Thurs evenings), and a special team-taught Apologetics
course on selected Mon & Wed evenings and some
Saturday mornings. At the Front Royal residential program
we are offering Patristics, Sexual & Biomedical Ethics,
Catechetical Norms & Methods, Old Testament, Holy Spirit
& Ecclesiology, and Theological Research Seminar. We
welcome both degree-seeking and casual students, on
either a part-time or full-time basis. We have low tuition
rates and discounts for seniors, catechists, and Catholic
school teachers. WE ALSO HAVE ONLINE COURSES. For
more information, please visit www.christendom.edu/grad,
call 703.658.4304, or email us: [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].
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 21, 2013
"Los discípulos estaban llenos de gozo y del
Espíritu Santo." ¿Te inspira felicidad en tu
vida el saber que estás siguiendo al Señor
como un sacerdote, diácono o en la vida
consagrada? Llamar al Padre Brian Bashista
(703)
841-2514,
o
escriba
a:
[email protected].
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: 703250-1343.
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].