ST. LEO THE GREAT CHURCH FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA www.stleofairfax.com June 2, 2013 CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION TODAY, SUNDAY, JUNE 2 Saint Leo’s beautiful traditional procession on the Feast of Corpus Christi (Body of Christ) will take place today, Sunday, June 2 nd . At the conclusion of the 11am Mass, the congregation will march in prayerful procession, led by the Blessed Sacrament, to three different outdoor altars prepared by various parish groups, where songs and Benediction will take place. Please join in this celebration. Vacation Bible School Registration Dates Registration and Emergency Care forms may be picked up in the Religious Education office now. VBS will run July 29 th —August 2 nd and space is limited to 60 children (Pre-K through 4 th grade). If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Morrison in the Religious Education Office: 703-273-4868 or [email protected]. For children through age 18- The Junior Legion of Mary is open to all Catholic youth, ages 8 through 18, who are interested in exploring holiness through prayer and active works. To find out more, you are invited to attend the Jr. LOM meetings on Sunday mornings at 10:20 in the St. Mark Room, Parish Hall. 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- 866-444-3553. For volunteer information or to donate items, contact [email protected]Bishop’s Lenten Appeal (BLA) Pledges Thank you to everyone who has supported the BLA. This appeal funds programs and ministries in our diocese that support Vocations, Youth Ministry, Catholic Schools, Catholic Charities, Religious Education as well as many others. You may go online to make a payment or set up recurring monthly payments via credit card at www.arlingtondiocese.org. For questions please call the BLA office at 703-841-2570. Dear Friends, It is with great joy and gratitude to God that we congratulate Father Brendan Bartlett on his upcoming ordination to the Holy Priesthood on Saturday, June 8 th in the Cathedral of Saint Thomas More. Father Bartlett will celebrate his First Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving here at Saint Leo the Great next Sunday, June 9 th at 11am. A reception will follow in the school gym. Please pray for Father Bartlett as he answers God’s call to serve His people. All are welcome to come and celebrate this graced day for our parish. Pray also for all our priests, most especially (of course) Father Baez and me. Father Baez celebrates his 8 th anniversary on June 11 and I celebrated my 24 th anniversary on May 20. Pray that we may grow in holiness and zeal in service to Christ and His Body, which is you, the Church. To live in the midst of the world with no desire for its pleasures; to be a member of every family yet belonging to none; to share all sufferings; to penetrate all secrets, to heal all wounds; to daily go from men to God to offer Him their homage and petitions; to return from God to men to bring them His pardon and hope; to have a heart of fire for charity and a heart of bronze for chastity; to bless and to be blest forever. O God, what a life, and it is yours, O Priest of Jesus Christ! Jean-Baptist Henri Lacordaire, O.P. (1802-1861) In Christ, Rev. David A. Whitestone, Pastor
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ST. LEO THE GREAT CHURCH FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA www.stleofairfax.com June 2, 2013
CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION
TODAY, SUNDAY, JUNE 2
Saint Leo’s beautiful traditional procession on the Feast of Corpus Christi (Body of Christ) will take place today, Sunday, June 2nd. At the conclusion of the 11am Mass, the congregation will march in prayerful procession, led by the Blessed Sacrament, to three different outdoor altars prepared by various parish groups, where songs and Benediction will take place.
Please join in this celebration.
Vacation Bible School Registration Dates Registration and Emergency Care forms may be picked up in the Religious Education office now. VBS will run July 29th—August 2nd and space is limited to 60 children (Pre-K
through 4th grade). If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Morrison in the Religious Education Office: 703-273-4868 or [email protected]. For children through age 18- The Junior Legion of Mary is open to all Catholic youth, ages 8 through 18, who are interested in exploring holiness through prayer and active works. To find out more, you are invited to attend the Jr. LOM meetings on Sunday mornings at 10:20 in the St. Mark Room, Parish Hall.
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 1-866-444-3553. For volunteer information or to donate items, contact [email protected]
Bishop’s Lenten Appeal (BLA) Pledges
Thank you to everyone who has supported the BLA. This appeal funds programs and ministries in our diocese that support Vocations, Youth Ministry, Catholic Schools, Catholic Charities, Religious Education as well as many others. You may go online to make a payment or set up recurring monthly payments via credit card at www.arlingtondiocese.org. For questions please call the BLA office at 703-841-2570.
Dear Friends, It is with great joy and gratitude to God
that we congratulate Father Brendan
Bartlett on his upcoming ordination to
the Holy Priesthood on Saturday, June
8th
in the Cathedral of Saint Thomas
More. Father Bartlett will celebrate his
First Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving here
at Saint Leo the Great next Sunday,
June 9th
at 11am.
A reception will follow in the school gym. Please pray for
Father Bartlett as he answers God’s call to serve His
people. All are welcome to come and celebrate this graced
day for our parish.
Pray also for all our priests,
most especially (of course) Father
Baez and me. Father Baez
celebrates his 8th
anniversary on
June 11 and I celebrated my 24th
anniversary on May 20. Pray that
we may grow in holiness and zeal in
service to Christ and His Body,
which is you, the Church.
To live in the midst of the world with no desire for its pleasures; to be a member of every family yet belonging to none; to share all sufferings; to penetrate all secrets, to heal all wounds; to daily go from men to God to offer Him their homage and petitions; to return from God to men to bring them His pardon and hope; to have a heart of fire for charity and a heart of bronze for chastity; to bless and to be blest forever. O God, what a life, and it is yours, O Priest of Jesus Christ!
Mon.: 6:15 In Thanksgiving 9:00 Antonio Sinon Tues.: 6:15 Robert Quinlan 9:00 Vincent Bateman Wed.: 6:15 Agnes Yeo 9:00 Dr. Rafael F. Madan Thurs.: 6:15 Joyce Fuss 9:00 Chang Kil Kim (anniv.) Fri.: 6:15 Hector Cortes (anniv) 9:00 Geraldine Willett Sat.: 9:00 Dr. Rafael F. Madan 5:00 Special Intention Sun.: 7:30 Samuel Jones 9:00 For the Parish 11:00 Edward Ciszek (anniv.) 1:00 Maria Arroyo 5:00 Anthony & Antoinette Papandrea
In addition to the regular schedule of Masses, Mass has been offered for the following intentions: Eileen Ivers, Special Intention, Arthur Murphy, Special Intention, Elizabeth L. Sullivan, Virginia Lopez.
BAPTISM CLASS IS MANDATORY
at Saint Leo. The next class is Tuesday, June 11th 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.
—Please remember in your prayers the repose of the souls of the faithful departed, especially: William Hamilton, husband of Jane Hamilton; Jacob Barrido, husband of Rebecca Barrido.
—We ask you to remember those in need of our daily prayers.
St. Leo Mom's Group Welcoming all mothers for faith-filled fellowship. We have monthly Bible studies, outings with the children, mom's night out and meals for new moms. For more information, please contact Michele Healy: at [email protected] or Lisa Harsh at [email protected]. Our next scheduled event is Mom's night out June 4th at The
Cheesecake Factory in Fair Oaks Mall at 7:30 pm. Nursing babies welcome .
Campus Ministry at George Mason University is having a summertime barbeque for all college students and graduating high school seniors on Thursday, June 6th at 6:30pm at St. Robert Bellarmine Chapel (4515 Roberts Road, Fairfax.) It’s a great way to meet college students from different schools! Our student center will also be hosting events on Thursday nights in June and July. Like us on Facebook: College Summers with GMU CCM. Visit: www.gmuccm.org or email [email protected]. We are pleased to announce the “Kick-off" of a New Arlington Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (ADCCW) Program "CATHOLIC WOMEN IN THIS YEAR OF FAITH". Please join Liz Schiavone, President of the ADCCW and pro-life advocate Susan Muskett, on Saturday, June 15, for a presentation on the special calling of Catholic women today in promoting a culture of life in this year of faith. All are welcome to attend in the “Our Lady of Guadalupe” Room after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided.
BLESSING OF PARENTS TODAY, SUNDAY, June 2nd
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 11 AM MASS TODAY, June 2nd, is for the souls of those parishioners, family members and friends who have died during the last month.
There will be a silent mini-retreat for women at Saint Leo in the church on Tuesday, June 4th, from 7:30-9pm. Meditation and talk given, opportunity for Confession. Sponsored by Opus Dei. For more information or if you have questions, please call Peggy: 703-620-4945.
ST. LEO THE GREAT CHURCH FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA www.stleofairfax.com June 2, 2013
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Faith & Food at P.J. Skidoos
Returns! Join your parish priests at P.J.
Skidoos, 9908 Fairfax Boulevard Fairfax, on Monday, June 3rd, 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 addi�onal informa�on regarding any of the above events,
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 703-273-1211, 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.
PLEASE NOTE: Saint Leo parishioners receive preferential status in Pre-School through eighth grade applications.
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.
St Mary of Sorrows will hold a White Elephant Sale June 6th with $5 admission. FREE all other days: Friday, June 7th (10 am-8 pm), Saturday, June 8th (9 am-7 pm) and Sunday, June 9th (8 am- noon). 703-323-0345.
A VOCATION VIEW
“You give them something to eat.” Do these words of Christ challenge you to give your all for Him as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life? Call Father J.D. Jaffe at (703) 841-2514, or
Paul VI High School Girls Soccer Camp for girls ages 7-13 Developing soccer technique & tactics in a positive, fun environment July 8-12, 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 information. 7th Annual Band and Strings Camp at Paul VI Catholic High School, June 17-21 8:30-noon. Open to Diocesan & 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]. Bishop Ireton High School 2013 Summer Camps Camps offered: theater, basketball, soccer, football, baseball, lacrosse & crew. Ages served: rising 1st graders through rising 12th graders. For brochure & registration, email [email protected] or call 703-212-5190. Paul VI Girls & Boys Summer Basketball Camps June 17-21 / July 8-12 / July 22-26 for Grades 2-8 (9am-
4pm) Visit www.pvibasketball.com for camp info. Saint Leo the Great Mini-Hoopster Camp June 24-27 for Girls & Boys Grades K—2 (9am-1:30pm) Visit www.pvibasketball.com for camp info.
Are you an older adult parishioner who is homebound and need food? Please call us at 703/352-3509 to see how we may help you.
Food pantry request: Pancake mix, syrup, jam, peanut butter, hot cereal, boxed cereal, brown and white rice, and low sodium canned food. Diapers needed in size 5/6.
June distribution dates: Wednesday, June 19, 6 - 8pm; Saturday, June 22, 9am - 12noon.
Office wish list: Multi-use copier paper, Packing Tape, Mobile scanner.
THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST
Middle School Students: The Summer Events
Calendar is online! Check it out!
Middle School students! Register for Junior High WorkCamp!
“Come and Follow: The Unexpected Journey” July 24-28. Be
a part of this incredible experience! Approximately 100
middle school students from 4 parishes will come together for
4 days of service to our local community. This is a
great opportunity to live out our faith in service to others.
Par7cipa7ng parishes are: ST LEO, ST MARK, ST MARY, And ST
JAMES. Registra4ons are available in the rectory
office. Register soon! Space is limited! For ques7ons contact
To learn more about CLC’s (Catholic Life Communi�es) visit
our website: stleosyouth.com.
Religious Education News
Religious Education Office: 703-273-4868
Father Diamond Council
Events & Calendar
Meetings – 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 8:00 PM Providence Hall
6/4 Officers/Chairmen Meeting 7:30 PM Providence Hall - All members are welcome to attend
6/8 Rosary to End Abortion 8:00 AM Eaton Pl. Abortion Facility 6/10 Bingo at Fairfax Nursing Center 7:15 PM 6/11 Council Business Meeting at 8 PM preceded by Food and Rosary at 7:30 PM
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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
Family Fun Bingo Fundraiser for the Shepherd’s Center of Fairfax Burke on Saturday, June 8, 1—3 PM in Saint Leo School Gym. All Ages Welcome! Tickets available $12 each. Includes: 2 Bingo Cards to play the entire time, snacks and
beverages. Additional Cards may be purchased on site $1./ Card/Game. Prizes for each game donated by local merchants. Call Lisa Carroll 703-426-2824 for tickets.
Theology on Tap returns Monday, June 3rd
!
All young adults are welcome to join us for our
Summer 2013 Theology on Tap "six pack"
Monday evenings June 3rd
- July 8th
. The
summer 2013 series, "Healing the Culture: An
Easter People in a Broken World," will open at
7:15pm and the talk will begin at 7:30pm at "Ireland's
Own" (111 N. PiM St., Old Town Alexandria.)
Monday, June 3rd
"One Way Conversa7ons: Social Media and
Rela7onships" ~ Dr. Michael Horne, Program Director,
Catholic Chari7es Family Services counseling clinic,
ST. LEO THE GREAT CHURCH FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA www.stleofairfax.com June 2, 2013
Horarios e Información
Santas Misas:
Español: domingos a la 1:00 pm Inglés: 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: 703-836-2139 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
Para niños de 8 a 18 años—La Legion de Maria tiene un grupo de Jovenes que se reúnen todos los domingos en el Salon de San Marcos a las 10:20 am. Los niños aprenden sobre la Virgen y hacen trabajos de caridad. Es una buena oportunidad de poner en concreto lo que aprenden en la catequesis los domingos. Para conocer mas, hablen con el Padre Baez o pasen por el Salon de San Marcos el domingo. Consagración a Jesús a traves de la Virgen Maria: Todos están invitados después de la misa en español del domingo, 2 de junio del 2013 a participar en la Consagración de si mismo a Jesús de acuerdo al libro de San Luis Maria de Montfort, el gran santo mariano. Esto tomara lugar en la misma iglesia. Después de la consagración, habrá un pequeño refrigerio auspiciado por la Legión de María. Si deseas más información , llame al Padre Baez.
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 29 de junio, 2013 a las 6:30 pm en la iglesia para prepararnos para la llegada del año nuevo.
Grupo de Oración Sábados 6-8:30pm, Salon de Nuestra Sra de La Guadalupe. Información: Jose Ferrufino: 703-250-1343.
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].
"Dadles vosotros algo de comer." ¿Fueron estas palabras de Cristo un desafío a darlo todo por El, como un sacerdote, diácono o en la vida consagrada? Llame al Padre J. D. Jaffe al (703) 841-2514, o escriba a:
