September 30, 2012

ST. LEO THE GREAT CHURCH
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
www.stleofairfax.com
Dear Friends,
In a li&le over a month we will go to the polls to
elect our naonal and state leaders. It is a moral
imperave for every Catholic to seriously consider the
issues facing our naon and state in light of the teaching of
Jesus Christ. True discipleship does not permit a
compartmentalizaon of God’s truth from our human
experience and civic responsibility.
The Virginia Catholic Conference is offering on its
website a voter educaon document, “Civic Responsibility:
A Resource for Catholics in Virginia.” The two-sided, easyto- print document contains excerpts from a two-page
summary of the U.S. bishop’s November 2007 statement
Forming Consciences for Faithful Cizenship. This resource,
available at www.vacatholic.org, includes seven key
themes of Catholic social teaching that should guide
Catholics as they ponder their role in public policy
decisions. In the coming weeks, the Conference will also
distribute other materials to help Catholics pracce faithful
cizenship, including “Know the Posions of the
Presidenal Candidates,” a side-by-side look at the two
major party candidates on 10 issues important to Catholic;
a 10-queson response chart to the Conference’s survey of
Virginia’s two U.S. senatorial candidates; and a preelecon le&er by Bishop Loverde and Richmond bishop,
Francis DiLorenzo highlighng the importance of many
issues, the differences in moral gravity among issues, and
the call to parcipate in the polical process. All resources
will be available at www.vacatholic.org.
I want to remind all individuals and groups that it is
NEVER PERMITTED TO PLACE ANY LITERATURE OF ANY
KIND ON THE CARS AND WINDSHIELDS OF THOSE
ATTENDING MASS.
Any persons doing so will be
considered to be trespassing and appropriate acon will be
taken. Addionally, all literature le@ in Church regarding
the elecons and any and all voter guides of any kind must
be approved by me before hand. The only materials which
I permit to be placed in the Church are those published by
the Virginia Catholic Conference and the United Stated
Conference of Catholic Bishops – there are no excepons
at all to this rule.
As we get closer to Elecon Day, emoons, which
tend to be inflamed during any campaign season, will
perhaps be even more so this year due to the
unprecedented seriousness of the issues facing our naon.
Recognizing this, it is important to remain rooted in Christ
September 30, 2012
through prayer, respecul of the consciences of others,
and obedient to the parameters set by our Bishops
regarding the Church’s obligaon to present her moral
teaching, to make judgments concerning current issues
concerning the fundamental rights of all persons and their
sacred dignity, and at the same me not to endorse
parcular candidates.
In Christ,
Rev. David A. Whitestone, Pastor
In honor of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi,
Saint Leo Parish will have a blessing of pets
at 10:15 am (following First Saturday
Devotions) on Saturday, October 6th in
front of church. The blessing will take place
rain or shine.
Welcome Home Are you or
someone
you
know
questioning or struggling to
accept some aspect of
Church teachings, feeling
unable to participate in the
Church, or that the Catholic
faith is irrelevant? Welcome Home is an opportunity for
Catholics to find answers and support in a respectful,
welcoming setting. The group will meet twice a month on
Sunday evenings, starting October 14th. Each session
will include a brief talk, small group discussions, and
opportunities for private individual meetings. We are all on a
journey to our true home, and we need each other.
Please come, and invite any Catholic who is questioning
or away from the Church to find the answers for which they
are looking. Meetings will be held on October 14 & 21,
November 4 & 18, and December 2 & 16. The meetings will
start at 7pm and will be in the St. John Room in the Parish
Hall. For more information, please contact Deacon Dave
Maurer or Carolyn Smith at 703-273-5369.
Singer Michael John Poirier at
Saint Leo! Catholic recording
artist Michael John Poirier
returns to lead an inspiring
evening
of
music
and
Eucharistic
Adoration
on
Saturday, October 6th at 7pm in
the Church. This is his third visit
to St. Leo, and he is one of the most popular guest
musicians we have ever enjoyed. Admission is free. Music
will be available to purchase. All are welcome!
TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
—Please remember in your prayers the repose of
the souls of the faithful departed, especially:
Robert Watson, parishioner.
Monday
Tuesday
Wed.
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
—We ask you to remember those in need of our
daily prayers, especially: Christine Collins.
BLESSING OF PARENTS NEXT SUNDAY: 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. The next blessing will be Sunday,
October 7th.
Jb 1:6-22; Lk 9:46-50
Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23; Mt 18:1-5, 10
Jb 9:1-12, 14-16; Lk 9:57-62
Jb 19:21-27; Lk 10:1-12
Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5; Lk 10:13-16
Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17; Lk 10:17-24
Gn 2:18-24; Heb 2:9-11; Mk 10:2-16
MASS INTENTIONS
th
THE 11 AM MASS NEXT SUNDAY, October 7 , 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, Oct. 6th,
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, October 6th, 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 Michael John Poirier.
St. Leo Adult Bible Study group began our 2012-13 study
on Thursday, September 13th at 7:30 pm, in the St. Matthew
Room, Parish Hall. The group will continue to meet on the
2nd & 4th Thursdays each month. Drawing on what we've
learned about Christianity's roots in Judaism and the
Hebrew Scriptures, we will begin with the Messianic
prophecies of Isaiah, and then proceed to a study of
Matthew. Participants are encouraged to obtain a copy of
The Navarre Bible edition of St. Matthew. Call Norma Jo
Shore: 703-978-3361 for details.
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].
Legion of Mary presents The Fatima Movie
on Saturday, October 13th in the Guadalupe
Room. The movie will be shown after the 9am
Holy Mass and Rosary. Following the movie,
there will be discussion about the Fatima
apparitions. Refreshments will be provided. All
are welcome. Please join us.
October 1 through October 7
Mon.:
6:15
9:00
Bette Tyschen
Henry Urban
Tues.:
6:15
9:00
Alicia Finkel
Al and Irene DeMuth
Wed.:
6:15
9:00
Lucy Guenther
Alice Gorko
Thurs.:
6:15
9:00
Special Intention
Special Intention
Fri.:
6:15
9:00
Lisa Thornton
James F. and Caroline Curran
Sat.
9:00
5:00
Respect Life
Donald & Rosemary McCoy (anniv)
Sun.:
7:30
9:00
11:00
1:00
5:00
For the Parish
Geraldine Willett
deceased of the parish
Cesar Solorzano
Joseph Cruz
In addition to the regular schedule of Masses, Mass has been
offered for the following intentions: Anthony Vadillo, Special
Intention, Leo Bruyette, Ana Maojid, Leo Bruyette.
BAPTISM CLASS IS MANDATORY
at Saint Leo. The next class is Tuesday, October
9th 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.
The second collection this weekend is for the Catholic
University of America. Please be generous.
ST. LEO THE GREAT CHURCH
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
www.stleofairfax.com
A VOCATION VIEW
“Would that all the Lord's people were prophets,
and that the Lord would put His spirit on them.”
All Catholics share the prophetic ministry of the
Lord through baptism. Is He calling you to bear
witness to His truth as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated
life? Call Father Brian Bashista: 703-841-2514, or write
him: [email protected].
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION AT PAUL VI
CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Please join us for all
day Adoration on Thursdays from 8am—2pm each
week. Sign up for your time slot by calling Campus
Ministry: 703-352-0925 Ext #330. We welcome you to spend
some quiet time with our Lord in the school Chapel. We are
excited to open this to all members of our community. Because
of the nature of our rotating schedule, it is nearly impossible for
teachers and students to make a regular weekly commitment
to Adore Jesus. We are calling on you to come and pray with
the Paul VI faith community. All are welcome & encouraged to
join us. Visit or call Campus Ministry: 703-352-0925 Ext #330
or email [email protected] to sign up for a time slot.
Divine Mercy Care and the Tepeyac Family Center invite
you to : DINE OUT TUESDAY at Pelanos Italian Food
(11184 Lee Highway, Fairfax—Jermantown Shopping
Center) on Tuesday, October 9th from 4-8 pm. Enjoy a
break from cooking and help us help needy babies and
moms! Dine-In or Carry Out!
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 are available for pickup at the school office
from 8am to 12 noon, and on the school
website: www.saintleothegreatschool.org
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. 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.
September 30, 2012
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Faith & Food at P.J. Skidoos
Join your parish priests at P.J. Skidoos, 9908
Fairfax Boulevard Fairfax, on October 15, at 7:00 pm, for
an evening of fellowship and lively discussion over dinner
(appezers on us!). We will be in a larger space, so be sure
to bring your friends! All ages are welcome! We will also
meet on Nov. 12 & Dec. 10. To suggest topics or submit
quesons you would like to have answered, contact Carolyn:
[email protected] or 703-273-7277.
Rite of Christian Initiation and Adult Confirmation
Classes for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
and for those seeking Confirmation has begun. If you, or
someone you know, is interested in learning more about the
Catholic faith, or in becoming a Catholic, please join us! Any
adult wishing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation will
need to attend the RCIA classes beginning in the Fall. Watch
the bulletin for info.
For addional informaon regarding any of the above
events, please contact Carolyn Smith:
[email protected] or 703-273-5369.
Calling all interested in serving God by praising Him in song.
Please consider serving your church by joining the Music
Ministry. If you have been thinking about singing with us…..
There are three choirs for adults:
Traditional Choir: sings for the 11am Mass on Sunday
mornings September - June. They also prepare music for Holy
Days, Confirmation, Christmas Midnight Mass, Holy Week, &
various other celebrations where music is needed throughout
the year. The choir rehearses Wednesday evening from 7:30 –
9 pm in the St. Cecilia room. 1st rehearsal Wed., Aug. 29th.
Contemporary Choir returned to the 9am Mass August 26th
under the direction of Ann LaBarge. This choir rehearses
Thursday evening in the St. Cecilia music room at 7:30pm.
Gregorian Schola under the direction of Bob Adams, sings at
the 7:30am Mass on the 1st Sunday of the month. They meet
Thursday evening in the Rectory basement from 7 – 8pm.
Choirs for the Youth of St. Leo:
Youth Choir accepting new members in grades 3–6.
Rehearsals are on Tuesday afternoon from 4:30 – 5:30pm or
on Wednesday afternoon from 3 – 4pm. The Youth choir will
alternate singing at the 5pm Saturday Mass & the 11am
Sunday Mass. Rehearsals began the week of Sept 10th.
NEW YOUNG ADULT CHOIR for those in entering 7th grade
thru high school. Rehearsals will be on Tuesday evening from
7–8pm. The first rehearsal will be on September 18th. This
group will begin singing at the 5pm Saturday Mass two
Saturdays per month.
For more information about joining any of our choirs or to
register for the youth or young adult choir, please contact
Lorraine Neill, Director of Music at 703-273-4682 or
[email protected].
TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Religious Education News
10/8
NO CCD classes today
Middle School Students: Join us for Edge nights! This
10/13 Girls Confirmation retreat- Call Erik Teter: 703-591-6089
10/16
Confirmation Parent meeting for Confirmation 2013
10/20 Boys Confirmation retreat- Call Erik Teter: 703-591-6089
10/30
First Communion Parent meeting 7pm in the Gym
Religious Education Office:
703-273-4868
Atlantic City Trip Monday, October 15th to the Tropicana.
Cost $48. Depart St. Leo 6am, return 10pm. You will receive
$20 return and a free buffet. Coffee, donuts, movie and
BINGO! on the bus. Sponsored by Saint Leo Columbiettes. To
reserve your seat, please call Flo Hogan: 703-280-2343.
2013 Entertainment Books 1000s of $$ of discounts
from local & national restaurants, hotels, theaters &
activities. Fr. Diamond Council, K of C, is selling the
books for $30 each. Books are valid until Nov. 2013.
Available at KofC Breakfasts or call David Todd: 703-352-2724
or [email protected]. Copies at rectory office 8-4, Mon-Fri.
The Columbiettes are accepting registrations from vendors
interested in renting booth space at a CRAFT FAIR to be
held at St. Leo on Sunday, Oct. 21st (8am-3pm). Please
contact Linda Baringhaus: [email protected] or
703-385-9455 for registration information.
Tau Fraternity Open House You are invited to meet the
Secular Franciscans. The Third Order Secular Franciscans is
an order within the Catholic Church, not a club or organization.
The SFO are members of local fraternities who recognize that
they are called to follow Christ in the footsteps of Saint
Francis. Sunday, October 7th, 1pm, St Joseph Catholic Church
Meeting Rm 205 (750 Peachtree St., Herndon.) For more
information, please contact Bill Bouffard, Tau Minister:
[email protected], or 703-437-6465.
SVDP National Vehicle Donation Program can help
help someone in need in just three simple
steps. Used car donations may be turned into money
to provide critical items such as food, shelter, housing, care
for the elderly, or medicine. Your tax deductible car donation
will help someone in our community. Call (800) 322-8284 (24
hours a day) or http://www.svdpusa.com/NVDPHome.aspx
We will host an Ozanam Orientation Volunteer Training
Session October 27, 9am - 4:30pm in the Guadalupe room.
All Arlington Diocesan Conferences invited. Please RSVP to
703/352-3509.
October Food Pantry Distribution:
Wednesday, October 17, 6pm - 8pm;
Saturday, October 20, 9am - 12noon
Join us for High School Youth Night tonight! 68pm in the school gym. Come immediately following
the 5:00pm Mass for food, fun, faith and
prizes. Open to 9th through 12th grade high school students.
Friday, October 5 is called The Best Selling Book of All
TIme: Bible Timeline. We meet from 7 to 9pm in the
Guadalupe Room every Friday. Open to grades 6-8. An evening
of games, crazy fun, and faith!
To register for high school youth group/RCIT please visit our website
at www.stleosyouth.com.
Are you an adult who has a desire to do relational
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 information,
at [email protected]
Our next Girls CLC meeting is Monday, October 1st.
Each week we will break open the Gospel, enjoy cupcakes, and
have AWESOME conversations as we grow deeper in our faith.
Come check it out! 7:30-9:00pm, Youth Room. All Confirmed
High School Girls are invited!
Our next Boy’s CLC meeting is Wednesday October
3rd. We’ll start the night with an epic game of ultimate
Frisbee! Join us for a night of fun and growing deeper in your
faith. 7:30-9:00pm. All Confirmed High School Boys are
invited!
To learn more about CLC’s (Catholic Life Communities) visit
our website: stleosyouth.com
Want to stay updated on youth events? Visit our website for the
full calendar and registration forms. http://
www.stleosyouth.com
"It is love alone that gives worth to all things." -St. Teresa of Avila
20th International Week of Prayer & Fasting: Imploring
God’s Mercy, Oct. 20—Nov 6. In October, we will unite for 18
days of prayer & fasting leading up to the election to pray &
fast for the conversation of nations, for world peace, and to
promote the culture of life. This 18 day period consists of 2
novenas (9 days each). The 1st novena will be to petition for
God’s mercy on our world, our country, our leaders, our
families, our youth, and the unborn. The 2nd novena will be in
thanksgiving for hearing & answering our prayers. We begin
with all day EUCHARISTIC ROSARY PRAYER VIGIL at the
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in
Washington DC, (9AM-4PM) Saturday Oct. 20th. Registration is
free. For info please visit our website at www.iwopf.org or call:
1-888-478-PRAY (7729) or 703-707-0799.
Father Diamond Council
Events & Calendar
Meetings – 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
8:00 PM
Providence Hall
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Join the Knights of Columbus. Call Pat McGuire 703-218-2986
ST. LEO THE GREAT CHURCH
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
www.stleofairfax.com
The Institute of Catholic Culture presents:
Creed or Chaos: An Introduction to the True Faith
Thursday, October 11, 7:30 pm at St. Ambrose Church Hall
(3901 Woodburn Road, Annandale). Presenter: Rev. Paul
Scalia.
Forming Sacred Scripture: Understanding How the Bible
Came to Be Sunday, October 14, 6 – 8:00 pm at Epiphany of
Our Lord Church Hall (3410 Woodburn Road, Annandale).
Presenter: Eric Jenislawski, PhD (cand).
Free Admission! No Reservation Required!
For more info, visit: www.sjicc.com or call : 703-504-8733
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: Tomas Reyes 703- 677–2335.
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
Grupo de Oración Sábados 6-8:30pm, Salon de Nuestra Sra
de La Guadalupe. Información: Jose Ferrufino: 703-250-1343.
September 30, 2012
“¡Ojalá todo el pueblo del Señor fuera profeta y
recibiera el Espíritu del Señor!”. Todos los
católicos comparten el ministerio profético del
Señor a través del Bautismo. ¿Te está llamando
a ser testigo de su verdad como sacerdote,
diácono o religioso/a? Llama al Padre Brian
Bashista al (703) 841-2514, o escríbele a:
[email protected]
Clases de Catequesis para Adultos: ¿Has recibido todos tus
sacramentos? Si te falta el Sacramento de Comunión o
Confirmación, y eres un adulto mas de 17 años, tienes que
inscribirte en el curso de catequesis para adultos (RICA). EL
curso te enseña todo lo que necesitas para que seas una
persona preparada en la fe. El curso comienza el 16 de
septiembre 2012 en el Salon de San Juan a las 10 am y
continua casi todos los domingos hasta la cuaresma del
proximo año. Para inscribirte, habra una mesa en la entrada
de la iglesia todos los domingos hasta el 9 de septiembre. Si
necesitas mas información, favor de llamar al Diacono Jose
Lopez o al Padre Baez al 703-273-5369.
Estudio Bíblico– Cronología Bíblica: La Historia de la
Salvación "Pues la palabra de Dios es viva y eficaz", "que
puede edificar y dar la herencia a todos los que han sido
santificados".- Del documento del Vaticano II DEI VERBUM
Este 28 de septiembre comenzaremos un nuevo Estudio
Bíblico. En este estudio abarcaremos la biblia entera
enfocándonos en la historia de la salvación y estudiaremos 14
de los libros que nos ayudarán a poner en contexto todos los
demás libros de la Biblia. El Estudio se llevará a cabo todos
los viernes a las 7:30pm en el salón parroquial de San Juan y
el costo será aproximadamente $25 por persona (cubrirá el
costo del libro de trabajo y el esquema de la cronología
bíblica). Se requiere que cada participante tenga una biblia o
por lo menos una por familia. El cupo es limitado así que
reserve su espacio lo antes posible. Para información hablar
con Gustavo o Sandra Solares al teléfono 703-250-0089.
¿Deseas conocer tu fe? El ultimo domingo de cada més
estudiamos un aspecto de catequesis de la iglesia.
Estamos estudiando algunos documentos de Segundo
Consejo Vaticano. Según el Santo Padre Papa Benedicto
XVI, debemos de estudiar los documentos para
prepararnos para el quincuagésimo aniversario (50 años)
del Consejo Vaticano. La próxima charla será el 30 de
septiembre después de la misa de la 1:00 pm en el Salón
de Nuestra Sra de la Guadalupe. Para información llame al
Padre Baez o al Diacono Jose Lopez al 703-273-5369.
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.