April 24, 2016

ST. LEO THE GREAT CHURCH
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
www.stleofairfax.com
Dear Friends,
“My children, I will be with you only a lile while longer.
I give you a new commandment: love one another.
As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.
This is how all will know that you are my disciples,
if you have love for one another.”
Our Gospel this weekend brings us back to the Last
Supper as the Lord tries to prepare His disciples for His
imminent death. For St. John, the “glory” of the Lord is
manifested firstly not by His glorious resurrec+on but by
His death on a cross. This might seem strange to us but it
makes perfect sense. The perfect and infinite love and
obedience of the Son restores what was lost to the human
race by the sin and disobedience of our first parents. Jesus
never expressed admira+on for sin nor did He fail to
admonish and call to repentance and conversion the
sinners whom He loved. The sacrificial love of Jesus
demonstrated in the cross is the triumph of love over sin.
Jesus reconciles and forgives and brings into
communion with Him and the Father with no glint of
coercion but always with an invita+on which much be
responded to freely, even if imperfectly at +mes. Jesus
speaks clearly: “As I have loved you, so you also should
love one another”. We need to aen+vely and prayerfully
read the Scriptures, par+cularly the interac+ons with
sinners, to understand what this means. Divine mercy is
not cheap. Jesus never simply tries to make people feel
good in their sin but calls them to radical change of heart
and life. He never just “talks the talk” but truly “walks the
walk” all the way up to Calvary and the cross. The Lord
gives us a model of le0ng go of all things, even life itself, in
order to bestow new and Eternal Life. We love as He loved
when we live out the same mystery in our own lives. What
is the Lord asking us to let go of not only for our salva+on,
but for the salva+on of others?
In Christ,
Rev. David A. Whitestone
April 24, 2016
A novena rosary to our Lady of
Perpetual Help is prayed in the
church
every
Wednesday
evening at 7 pm.
All are welcome. Please join us.
Next Year’s Annual St Leo Parish
Retreat Our parish retreat for 2017
will begin Friday April 21 through
Sunday April 23, 2017 at Loyola on
the Potomac Retreat House, in
Faulkner MD. Mark your calendars.
This year the retreat house was full. This is not unusual.
Sorry if you were not able to register. Please put next year’s
dates on your calendar now and be sure to register early.
Don’t miss it next year! Check out Loyola’s website:
www.loyolaonthepotomac.com. Questions? Please contact
St Leo retreat captain, Jim Caputo: 703-691-0479.
Archdiocese for the Military Services 22nd Annual
Memorial Mass Join in prayer with the Archdiocese for the
Military Services, USA, to honor the men and women who
are serving or have served in the Armed Forces at the 22nd
Annual Memorial Mass on Sunday, May 15, at 12 pm in
the Great Upper Church of the Basilica of the National
Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington,
D.C. The principal celebrant and homilist will be Archbishop
Timothy P. Broglio. Parking is limited. Carpooling is
advised. Military personnel are encouraged to wear service
dress uniform; civilians are asked to wear business attire.
The Extraordinary Form
Traditional Latin Low Mass
according to the 1962 Missal
of Pope St. John XXIII will
be celebrated at Saint Leo
on Thursday,
May 19
at 7:00 pm.
The Missa Cantata will be celebrated for the
Solemnity of Corpus Christi
on Thursday, May 26
at 7:00 pm.
All are welcome. Please join us.
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
—Please remember in your prayers the repose of
the souls of the faithful departed, especially:
Donald Gast, husband of Vera Gast.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
—We ask you to remember those in need of our
daily prayers.
FRASSATI FAIRFAX Under the patronage of
Bl. Giorgio Frassati, we are a community of
young adults (20's-30's, singles & couples)
striving to deepen our faith, serve the
community, & evangelize the culture, while
enjoying coffee & outdoors-y activities.
1 Pt 5:5b-14; Mk 16:15-20
Acts 14:19-28; Jn 14:27-31a
Acts 15:1-6; Jn 15:1-8
Acts 15:7-21; Jn 15:9-11
Acts 15:22-31; Jn 15:12-17
Acts 16:1-10; Jn 15:18-21
Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Rv 21:10-14, 22-23;
Jn 14:23-29
MASS INTENTIONS
April 25 through May 1
Running Group has started up again. We will be running
in various paces this year. All paces welcome! We will
also have various bonfires and social gatherings after
many of the runs; so if you just so happen to "miss the
run," you haven't missed out of the fun.
Mon.:
6:15
9:00
Michael Sheehan
Beatrice Balakier
Tues.:
Every Wednesday: Whiskey and Wisdom at Auld
Shebeen, 6:30-7:30 pm— Auld Shebeen, library. Every
other Wednesday is book discussion.
6:15
9:00
Richard E. Shea
Joseph Nguyen Ngoc Trinh
Wed.:
6:15
9:00
Kate Rabuse
Special Intention
Car Camping May 6-7 (Fri-Sat) 90min away
Thurs.:
6:15
9:00
Special Intention
Robert Wilkes Affleck
Fri.:
6:15
9:00
Thomas Scime
Rev. Kenneth J. Kecker, C.S.B.
Sat.:
9:00
5:00
Frederick Lee James
Richard X. Larkin
Sun.:
7:30
9:00
11:00
1:00
5:00
Cabin Camping May 28-30 [Memorial Day Weekend] Fri-Mon
Mark Your Calendars:
Saturday June 18th: Outdoor Rock Climbing / River Float
Monday August 8th: Day Pilgrimage to NYC
Monday August 15th: Assumption Party
Fri-Mon September 2-5: Labor Day Camping
If you would like to receive our newsletter with upcoming
events, or be added to our Google Community Group,
send an email to: [email protected]
Respect Life Mass and Prolife Rosary with Bishop Paul
Loverde on April 30 Join Bishop Paul Loverde at 8 am on
April 30 for a Respect Life Mass at Queen of Apostles
located at 4401 Sano St., Alexandria. Mass will be followed
by the recitation of the Rosary at Alexandria Women’s
Health Clinic 101 Whiting St., Alexandria. For more
information,
please
visit:
www.arlingtondiocese.org/
respectlife.
Catholic Home Missions Many dioceses right here in the
United States do not have enough priests and trained lay
ministers to serve their parishes. These dioceses are known
as home missions. The Catholic Home Missions Appeal will
take place this weekend in the second collection, and
supports these dioceses by funding essential ministries,
including seminary education and lay ministry training.
Please be generous in this appeal and share your
resources to strengthen the Church at home.
For the Parish
Theresa Rose Borgatti
deceased of the Parish
Thelma Granados (anniv.)
John Sutfin
In addition to the regular schedule of Masses, Mass has
been offered for the following intentions: Helena Barabasz,
Special Intention, Janina Stadnik, Mieczystaw Mazur, Maria
Mazur. Special Intention.
BAPTISM CLASS IS MANDATORY at Saint
Leo. The next class is Tuesday, May 10th at
7:30 pm in the St. Matthew 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 benefits Catholic Home
Missions. Please be generous.
ST. LEO THE GREAT CHURCH
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
www.stleofairfax.com
A VOCATION VIEW
World Day of Prayer for Vocations
“By this everyone will know that you are My
disciples.” How will you manifest your
discipleship? Consider living the Lord’s new
commandment of love as a priest, deacon,
sister or brother. Call Father J.D. Jaffe
(703) 841-2514, or write: [email protected].
April 24, 2016
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Faith & Food at P.J. Skidoos
Please join us on Monday, May 2 at 7pm,
for an evening of fellowship and lively
discussion over dinner (appetizers on
us!). Father Dufresne will lead our discussion. Be sure to
bring your friends! All ages are welcome!
CATHOLICISM
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Arlington pay just $30. When registering, use Promo Code:
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THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE Bishop O'Connell High
School proudly presents the musical comedy, Thoroughly
Modern Millie. Show times: Saturday, April 23 at 7 pm, and
Sunday Apr. 24 at 2 pm. General admission: $10, students &
seniors: $5. For tickets, visit www.bishopoconnell.org/
ocplayers or call 703-237-1448. Bishop O'Connell is located at
6600 Little Falls Rd., Arlington.
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 for the current school year are available in the
school office. You may stop by to pick one up during school
hours, 8:00 am—3:00 pm or access forms on our website at:
www.saintleothegreatschool.org/Admissions.
Applications for the 2016-2017 school year are
available in the school office. Join us for an Open
House at 10:00 am on Wednesday, May 11, or
call the school office to make an appointment for a
tour 703-273-1211, ext. 645.
In case of inclement weather please check
the website or call the school office.
Financial Aid packets available upon
request.
PLEASE NOTE: Saint Leo parishioners receive preferential
status in Pre-School through eighth grade applications.
In-parish families must be registered.
Join us for a showing of this
acclaimed series about our
Catholic Faith! Discussion will
follow the video each week.
Beginning Friday, April 1st and con+nuing for 10 weeks,
on Fridays at 9:45 am in St. John Room, Parish Hall.
For more information about any of the above, please contact
Carolyn at [email protected] or 703-273-5369.
The Gospel of Luke Join Father Aitcheson
for a Bible Study, on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm in the Saint
Mark room, Parish Hall. We are studying and reflecting
upon the Gospel of Luke. Please join us for any or all of
the sessions.
Pantry items needed: Cereal (low sugar/
whole or multigrain preferred, corn flakes), low
sugar oatmeal, brown & white rice/quinoa/
couscous, milk (powdered/canned/shelf), flour,
cooking oils & sprays, pancake mix, syrup, jam, crackers,
canned fruit (in own juice preferred) & hash. Female
sanitary pads, ultra absorbency bladder pads, hand
sanitizers, tissues, paper towels, Ziploc style bags, and
fragrance free/unscented baby wipes/adult wipes,
disposable gloves.
We are unable to use the following items: expired food,
previously opened items, items that contain alcohol,
perishables requiring refrigeration and soda. Please drop
off at Church in the vestibule, or at rectory during the week
or on the 4th Monday of the month at 7:00 pm at our
pantry.
Volunteer Opportunities: Call 703/352-3509. Seeking
Pantry Coordinator, person to maintain pantry client
spreadsheet (Google Drive), & stock shelves 2x month.
Youth Volunteer 16+ to be Wednesday Pantry Evening
Runners/Packers. 2 bi-lingual Spanish volunteers needed
to assist with case management approx. 8 hrs/month.
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Religious Education News
Registration for 2016—2017 Religious Education
Classes Registrations for classes for grades K-8 will
begin this weekend, April 23-24, after all Masses. We will
have registration in the vestibule of the church and it will
be first come/first served. Parishioners have priority.
Please bring a copy of your child’s Baptismal certificate if
you have not already submitted one to our office.
First Communion Mass for children scheduled for
Saturday, May 7 will be at 11 am. Children should arrive
no later than 10:15 am at the school. (Enter through the
Religious Education office door.)
Rehearsal will be Thursday, May 5 at 6:45 pm. Children
should meet in the school at 6:45 pm.
First Communion Mass for children scheduled for
Saturday, May 14 will be at 11 am. Children should arrive
no later than 10:15 am at the school. (Enter through the
Religious Education office door.)
Rehearsal will be Thursday, May 12 at 6:45 pm.
Children should meet in the school at 6:45 pm.
Religious Education Office:
703-273-4868
Catholic Camps in Theatre & Art this
July Expert Instructors in Drama, Music,
Dance, and Art providing one week camps
this July for students Pre-K through High
School. Camp Broadway, Art Explorer,
Drama Bootcamp, Creative Kindergarten, & Art Fun Camp
offered.
Registration: 10 off per camp through May
31. Families registering 3 or more kids may take an additional
10% off. Visit: www.SpotlightSummerCamps.com.
Father Diamond Council
Events & Calendar
Meetings – 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
8:00 PM
Providence Hall
April 21-24 KOVAR – Tootsie Roll Campaign
Collections after each Mass –
please donate to help the Intellectually Disabled
4/26
7:30pm Rosary, 8:00pm Meeting- Providence Hall
4/29
7:00pm Fraternalism Night- Providence Hall
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May 7 – Comedy Knight
2 Professional Comedians
– Refreshments – Door prizes - Silent Auction—
Doors Open @ 6:00 pm - $25/person
Profits to support Scholarship Funds & Charities
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Join the Knights – Contact Joe Gesker – 703-435-4811
HIGH SCHOOL:
Join us for HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH NIGHT! "The
First Glorious Mystery." Dinner will be provided;
bring a friend! We will meet in the gym at 6 pm for dinner,
concludes at 8pm. Open to grades 9-12.
Girls CLC: Join us Monday, April 25, from 7:30-9 pm. Each
week we break open the Gospels and reflect on
scripture. Having tea par+es and ea+ng cupcakes are part of
the weekly fun! Interested? Contact Laura Benne
at [email protected]
Boys CLC is this week! Join us Wednesday, April 27 from 7:30
-9 pm. Each week we break open the Gospels and reflect on
scripture. Playing ul+mate frisbee, board games, or jamming
out are part of the weekly fun! Interested? Contact Mike
Paquee at [email protected]
"Royalty: Chosen by the King." Join us for the Second Annual
Ladies Tea Retreat: Saturday, April 30, 2:00-8:30 pm at St.
Leo. Cost: $35. Open to girls 7th-12th grade!
Middle School
Join us Thursday, April 28 for Thursday Takeovers! Join us
for an aFernoon of prayer, snacks and soccer. New folks
ALWAYS welcome! 3:30-5 pm. On April 28, Dr. Fisk will come on
behalf of Divine Mercy Care to receive the rosaries that we made for
mothers and babies back in March, and thus wrap up the service
project. As our special guest speaker, he will be talking to the teens
about the about the pro-life work that Tepyac does in our
community. For more informa%on about Divine Mercy Care,
visit: h'p://www.divinemercycare.org/
Volunteer! Do you have a heart for youth ministry? We are
looking for YOU! We are in need of adult volunteers with hearts
on fire for Christ! Must be at least 21 years of age, and must be
fully compliant with the requirements of the Diocesan Office for
the Protection of Children/Young People.
Questions? Email Melissa at [email protected]
For more informa+on, calendars and registra+on forms, check
out our website: www.stleosyouth.com
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Are you a person with
basic home repair and maintenance
skills? Have you ever painted a house or built
a deck? Please consider volunteering to help
our teens at workcamp June 27-30. Please contact Niamh:
[email protected] or 703-405-4976.
Bishop Ireton High School Spring “First Look” Event
Bishop Ireton High School (201 Cambridge Rd., Alexandria)
is hosting a “First Look” event on Thursday, April 28 at
6:30pm. This event will provide 6th and 7th graders a chance
to preview Bishop Ireton. Please RSVP by April 27 to
[email protected]. For info, call 703-751-7606.
ST. LEO THE GREAT CHURCH
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
www.stleofairfax.com
WMET 1160 AM Guadalupe Radio Network
Tune in to hear popular EWTN programming like “Catholic
Answers Live”, “Kresta in the Afternoon”, and “Morning
Glory” on WMET 1160AM every day. Guadalupe Radio
Network’s mission is to draw all people to the knowledge
and love of Jesus and His Church through the medium of
Catholic radio, in full accord with the Magisterium of the
Catholic Church. Check out www.grnonline.com for a full
program schedule.
Catholic Singles of Greater Washington is an
organization for single Catholics, ages 21 to 65-plus,
enjoying each other’s company in a wide variety of social,
religious, and cultural settings. Please visit us at http://
dcsinglecatholicpro.org or call Tricia at 301-460-9195.
Citizenship Classes – Hogar Immigrant Services We
offer Citizenship classes on Mondays and Wednesdays
from 7-9 pm at Queen of Apostles School (4409 Sano
Street, Alexandria). Registration for classes will be
on April 25 and 27 from 7-9 pm. We offer two levels of
classes. The cost is $70, this includes the textbook. We
only accept cash or money orders. Call Hogar Immigrant
Services at (571) 208-1572.
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: Los domingos desde las 12:00pm
a 12:50pm.
Bautizos: Preparación- llamar a Carlos Cea: 703-8362139.
RICA Para Adultos: Domingos 10:30am-12:15pm, Salón Juan
en el Centro Parroquial. Para información, llamar al Sandra Otero
de Solares, 703-346-0409.
Matrimonio: Todo Católico que desee contraer matrimonio
debe contactar la parroquia por lo menos seis meses antes del
evento. Para mayor información comunicarse con Diacono
Jose Lopez 703-222-7704.
Catequesis Para Niños y Jóvenes: domingos 11– 12:30.
Llamar a: 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: sabado 5:00—6:30 pm ó domingo 11
am—12:30 pm.
Información: Virginia Pierson —[email protected]
Para información, llamar al Diacono José López 703-222-7704.
April 24, 2016
Jornada Mundial de Oración por la Vocaciones
“Y por este amor reconocerán todos que
ustedes son Mis discípulos”. ¿Cómo vas a
manifestar tu discipulado? Considera la
posibilidad de vivir el mandamiento nuevo
del Señor del amor como sacerdote,
diácono, hermana o hermano religioso.
Llama al Padre J.D. Jaffe (703) 841-2514,
o escribele a: [email protected].
Registraciones para las Clases De Educación
Religiosa 2016-2017 Las registraciones para las clases
grados K-8 empezaran el fin de semana del 23-24 de Abril
después de todas las Misas. Tendremos mesa de
registración en el vestíbulo y será en base al primero en
llegar / primero en ser servido. Los feligreses tienen
prioridad. Por favor traiga una copia del acta de Bautizo
de su niño, si es que todavía no ha entregado una a
nuestra oficina.
5/7 (Sabado): Primera Comunion (asignados segun la
clase). Nos reuniremos en la escuela a las 10:15 am; Santa
Misa sera a las 11:00 am.
5/5 (Jueves): Ensayo de la Primera Comunion (nos
reuniremos en la escuela a las 6:45pm.)
5/14 (Sabado): Primera Comunion (asignados segun la
clase). Nos reuniremos en la escuela a las 10:15 am; Santa
Misa sera a las 11:00 am.
5/12 (Jueves): Ensayo de la Primera Comunion (nos
reuniremos en la escuela a las 6:45 pm.)
Se ofrece clases de inglés en Iglesia San Leo Magno
Caridades Católicas – Hogar Immigrant Services ofrece clases
de inglés los sabados de 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Ofrecemos
varios niveles de clases. El precio de las clases es $50 por las
12 semanas de clases e incluye el libro. Llame a 571-2081572 para más información.
Introducción a la Teología del Cuerpo: Deseas conocer el
sentido de la vida? El Santo Papa Juan Pablo II ha dado lo
que ahora conocemos como la Teología del Cuerpo a través
de 129 discursos desde septiembre de 1979 hasta noviembre
de 1984. Es un estudio muy profundo sobre la humanidad, el
matrimonio, la sexualidad, y la aperture a la vida. El curso es
dado en 7 sesiones y se impartirá el ultimo domingo de
cada mes en el salon San Juan después de la Misa de la 1pm
comenzando el 24 de abril, 2016. No hay costo para asistir.
Todos están cordialmente invitados. Para mayor información,
llamar a Sandra Otero de Solares, tel. 703-346-0409.
Hora Santa: Jesus nos dijo ¿No puedes acompañarme por
una hora? El grupo de oración de la parroquia los invita a una
Hora de Adoración delante del Santísimo normalmente todos
lo últimos sábados del més.
Grupo de Oración Sábados 6-8:30pm, Salon de Nuestra Sra
de La Guadalupe. Información: Jose Ferrufino: 703-250-1343.
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
ST. LEO THE GREAT CHURCH
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
www.stleofairfax.com
April 24, 2016