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