Three weeks ago - St Leo the Great Parish
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Three weeks ago - St Leo the Great Parish
December 28, 2014 ST. LEO THE GREAT CATHOLIC CHURCH~~2427 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601~~~DECEMBER 28, 2014 PARISH OFFICE www.stleos.org Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:00 pm 2014-2015 COUNCIL MEMBERS Phone: 394-1742 Fax: 394-1779 Pastor Rev. Peter I. Hahn In Residence Rev. Bernardo Pistone Deacon Rev. Mr. Eugene Vannucci Parish Manager Mr. Frank A. Kuchinski, Ph. D. Director of Music Mr. Bill Ryder Adm. Asst. Mrs. Janet Schied Database Adm. Mrs. Deborah Scicchitano Director of Development & Ministries Alan Schwartz Principal Secretary [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] SAINT LEO THE GREAT SCHOOL & PRE-SCHOOL www.stleoschool.org Monday-Friday 8:25 am-3:10 pm Phone: 392-2441 Mrs. Christine McLean [email protected] Mrs. Gayla Rihaly [email protected] RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE (Located In School Building) Monday-Friday 9:00 am-3:00 pm Phone: 394-7354 Dir. of Religious Ed. S. Dorothy Wilkinson, SSC [email protected] Secretary Mrs. Deborah Johnson [email protected] Parish School of Religion (PSR) Pre-K-Grade 1 Sunday Grades 2-8 Wednesday 9:15 am 4:25-5:30 pm & 6:30-7:35 pm Mother Teresa Library (enter from Gathering Space in Church building) Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Youth Coordinator YOUTH MINISTRY OFFICE (394-1035) Mary Ellen Reitmeyer [email protected] SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Parishioners who would like to have their child baptized at St. Leo’s are requested to call Father Hahn at the Parish Office to personally schedule an appointment to meet with him to discuss this great Sacrament. Normally Baptisms are held on the first Sunday of each month, after our 11:00 am Mass, or approximately at 12:15 pm. At least one sponsor must be a practicing Catholic, age 16 or older, Confirmed, and must present a sponsor certificate if from another parish. Parents must be registered members of St. Leo’s parish. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Couples contemplating marriage must contact Fr. Peter Hahn, at the Parish office, at least one year before the date of the intended marriage. Church date and arrangements should precede all other wedding plans. Marriages may be scheduled on Saturdays at 11:00 am or 2:00 pm. SATURDAY VIGIL SUNDAY HOLY DAYS DAILY MASS MASS SCHEDULE 4:30 pm-Church 7:30 am, 9:15 am, 11:00 am-Church Variable (see inside bulletin)-Church Variable (see inside bulletin)-Chapel PARISH COUNCIL Howard Pryor (Chair) Tom Anater Steve Fritz Tom Gorman Peter Hughes Henry Longenberger Maggie Major Jean Markow Susan O’Day Sandra Shaub Bill Spencer Neal Veldheer PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL Michael Abel Eugene Musser Bill O’Leary Angie Sargent PARISH SCHOOL BOARD Kimberly Overbaugh (Chair) Mary Ann Albertini John Bridgen Tobie Brighter Brian Grignon Molly Hughes Emily Mace Gina Ramos Tom Sponaugle Jeff Sweeney Michelle Zachery David Zdurne SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING: Call any parish priest as soon as there is any serious illness. HOLY COMMUNION TO THE SICK: When a parishioner is confined to home because of illness, advanced age or infirmity, please call the Parish Office and arrangements will be made to bring Holy Communion to the person. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA): Adults interested in learning more about their faith or in becoming Catholic may join the program of formation and instruction which begins in September. Call the Religious Education Office for further information. SPONSOR CERTIFICATES: Letters of recommendation for sponsors of the Sacraments can be issued only to active registered members of the parish and who are receiving the Sacraments on a regular basis. NURSERY Babysitting is currently not available. CHILDREN’S CHAPEL Open during all Masses. LANCASTER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Phone: 509-0315 A WOMAN’S CONCERN (Pregnancy Resource) Phone: 394-1561 RECONCILIATION SATURDAY: 8:30-9:30 am; 3:00-4:15 pm or by appointment. REGISTRATION/PARISH MEMBERSHIP: New parishioners can register by calling the Parish Office. 2 219 ST. LEO THE GREAT CATHOLIC CHURCH~~~2427 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601~~DECEMBER 28, 2014 “[T]hey returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon Him.” (Luke 2: 39-40) Today, we gather on this great Feast of the Holy Family. We pause, in awe and wonder, as we continue in this Octave of Christmas, these eight special days of celebration, that begin on Christmas and ends on January 1, the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God. On this Sunday within that special Octave, we gather on this Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. We reflect upon how that family lived in love, how God blessed Mary and Joseph in a most remarkable way in the presence of His Son. And, we are then called to reflect upon the remarkable gift that is ours in our “family”, in which God brings us together so that all of us may grow in our experience of the love of God. Married Love is so distorted these days by so many voices in our culture. There are so many attempts to reduce it to something that is just human, but it is actually an expression of the very love of God. We know who God is – an eternal expression of love that is Father, Son and Holy Spirit, One God who creates all living things. And we are called to see what married life and married love is, also this “permanent, unconditional and life giving” expression of love. We thank God in a most special way for our families, those persons to whom we have been joined by God in the genius of His Creative Love. How grateful I am to God for the family that formed me in His love and in our Catholic faith. Each day, I pray for my father, who was called home to God back in 1987. I pray for my mother, who just turned 93 last month; how she and my dad were people of such faith and taught me and my brothers and sister so much about God’s love. I pray for them and for their families, as I pray for all of you each day, that all our families may be those special places of God’s love. God has called us to be part of this Parish Family of Saint Leo the Great, and certainly these days of Christmas are a special time for us to thank God for one another. I can’t begin to thank all for your cards and gifts over these past days and weeks. I think of your great example of faith and generosity this past year; the remarkable response that so many of you have made to our Capital Campaign; those special collections throughout the year, those countless gifts that we collected for the poor and needy in our Christmas Giving Tree, the volunteer efforts of so many, and, most recently, to all who have worked so hard to participate in our Liturgies, to all involved in our Music Ministry, to those who have decorated our Church for these most glorious days of celebration. We look now, to this Thursday when we will begin a new year with our Masses for the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God. May this year be a most blessed one for all of us so that we might be filled with God’s love and our families grow in holiness, sustained by Mary’s intercession now, throughout 2015, and unto the eternal life meant for us. Happy New Year. Father Hahn 3 219 ST. LEO THE GREAT CATHOLIC CHURCH~~~2427 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601~~DECEMBER 28, 2014 Mass Schedule Weekly Collections 12/28-SUNDAY-THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH Gen 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Ps 105:1-6, 8-9; Heb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Lk 2:22-40 4:30 pm (Vigil) Theodore Kutchar (St. Leo Parishioners) 7:30 am-St. Leo Parishioners 9:15 am-Kenneth Armentrout (Shirley Armentrout) 11:00 am-Maria Jean Vaicunas (Lynch Family) NO ADORATION 12/29-MONDAY-ST. THOMAS BECKET, BISHOP/MARTYR 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5-6; Lk 2:22-35 8:00 am-Intentions of Customers of Linda Cao (Linda Cao) 12/30-TUESDAY 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40 6:30 am-Alice & Brendon Keeley (Lorraine & Kevin Keeley) 7:00 am-ADORATION (Chapel) 12/31-WEDNESDAY-ST, SYLVESTER I, POPE 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 4:00 pm-BENEDICTION (Chapel) 4:30 pm (HOLY DAY VIGIL MASS)-Irma Coradetti (Michael & Mary Ellen Reitmeyer) 1/1-THURSDAY-SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD~~HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 7:30 am-John Harold (Diane & Ed Supple) 9:15 am-St. Leo Parishioners 11:00 am-Rose Donnangelo (DiLazzaro Family) 1/2-FRIDAY-STS. BASIL THE GREAT & GREGORY NAZIANZEN, BISHOPS 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 8:45 am-Intentions of Sherry Troelsch (Fatima Prayer Group) 1/3-SATURDAY-THE MOST HOLY NAME OF JESUS 1 Jn 2:29—3:6; Ps 98:1, 3-6; Jn 29-34 8:00 am-Donald Roehm (Helen Kline & Family) SUNDAY COLLECTION: 12/14: $22,655.37 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN:12/14: $14,542.40 RETIREMENT FOR RELIGIOUS: $9,014.00 Thank you for your generosity. Please remember to write the amount of your contribution on the front of the envelope. This is a great help to our counters. In Your Prayers Please remember those who are sick and suffering, especially those who were in the hospital the week of 12/14: Lois Vance. We pray that they may be restored to health through the grace of God. We also pray for our elderly parishioners who are homebound and in nursing care facilities. New Memory Support Center St. Anne’s Retirement Community is now accepting applications for their new Memory Support Center designed to meet the skilled nursing care needs of persons diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia. The beautifully renovated center is licensed to care for up to 51 residents and features many different room accommodations. Please contact Stephenie Roush, Admissions Coordinator, at 717-285-1404 with any questions or to schedule a personal tour of their campus. The Cookie Sale Follow-up 1/4-SUNDAY-THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD 4:30 pm (Vigil) Carl & Ethel Nicklaus (Family) 7:30 am-St. Leo Parishioners 9:15 am-Alfred & Agnes Crimmins (Richard & Agnes Collins) 11:00 am-Margaret M. Heine (Stephanie Wagner) NO ADORATION SCRIPTURE READINGS SUNDAY, JANUARY 4TH, 2014 Is 60:1-6: Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 All nations are invited to sing the Lord’s praises for they have been called to hear the good news and worship the long awaited Messiah and King with the gift of their lives. 4 We would like to thank all of our parishioners who purchased cookie trays to help combat world hunger. 200 trays of cookies were sold. The purchase of one cookie tray feeds over 350 people one time with the help of the $15 from the sale of the cookie tray along with in-kind gifts and matching funds. We would also like to mention that Weber Advertising did all the photos for us for our 50th Anniversary Celebration at no charge to St. Leo’s (which was a $4,000 savings to the Church) and in exchange St. Leo’s agreed to sell 200 trays of cookies. Thank you for helping us fulfill this commitment and supporting this worthy cause 219 ST. LEO THE GREAT CATHOLIC CHURCH~~~2427 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601~~DECEMBER 28, 2014 News from the School “My heart is restless until it rests in You, O God.” (Saint Augustine) Congratulations to Saint Leo the Great Catholic School for being reaccredited by The Middle States Association of College and Schools! Three external evaluators poured over our 200 page self-study document and spent 3 days visiting our classrooms and meeting with key stakeholders. They were looking for evidence of excellent school quality, student achievement, and innovative plans that foster continuous school improvement. Do you feel God calling you to Himself and His Church? Have you ever thought of becoming Catholic? Do you need to complete your Sacraments? Would you like to know more about The Catholic Church? Most commendable achievements as noted in the evaluators’ oral report: Would you like to join a Community of Faith? If you answered YES to any of these questions, the R.C.I.A. experience at Saint Leo the Great Church may be right for you! The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is the process for initiation into the Catholic Church for: Unbaptized Persons Baptized Christians who would like to become Catholic Baptized Catholics who need to receive the sacraments of Holy Eucharist and Confirmation Anyone who would like to come to learn about deepening their relationship with Jesus! Happiness and contentment of the students Students’ devotion to their religious studies Quality and frequency of differentiated instruction Commitment of the parents to the success of the school Exciting plans charting the future of the school, not only the expansion and modernization of the facilities, but the commitment to bring Catholic Education to more children. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament As we approach the new year, make a resolution to set aside time each week to visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. We have Adoration every Tuesday beginning at 7:00 am through Wednesday ending at 6:45 pm in our Chapel. In the words of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, “Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is the best time you will spend on earth!” If you would like to learn more about the RCIA process, contact Sister Dorothy at the Religious Education Office at 394-7354 or [email protected]. The RCIA classes are held every Monday from 7:00-8:00 pm in Church Rooms 3 & 4. The 42nd March for Life The 42nd March for Life will take place in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, January 22 nd , 2015. Catholics Defending Life of Lancaster PA (CDL) has hired 5 buses to transport those willing to attend. On that day, bus departure is scheduled for 8:15 am at St. Leo Church following Mass at 7:00 am. Bus fare is $10 per person and $25 per family. Reduced fare and free bus seats are available for the mere asking. Reservations are a must! Persons able to attend the 2015 March and persons unable to attend but willing to sponsor someone in their place should phone Rosie at 397-6966. 12th Night Festival Our parish will host the 12th Night Festival of Choirs Concert on Sunday, January 4th, 2015, at 2:00 pm. Choirs from parishes in the Lancaster Deanery will be singing beautiful Christmas music with the “Halleluia Chorus” as the finale. A reception will be held in the School Gym following the concert. Please come and enjoy this wonderful music event as we raise our voices to celebrate our Lord’s birth. 5 219 ST. LEO THE GREAT CATHOLIC CHURCH~~~2427 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601~~DECEMBER 28, 2014 St. Leo the Great Prayer Chain World Meeting of Families "Again, amen, I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by My heavenly Father. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the midst of them. " Mt 18:19-20 The next World Meeting of Families will be held on September 22-27, 2015 in Philadelphia. This meeting is held every three years and is sponsored by the Holy See’s Pontifical Council for the Family. It is the largest Catholic gathering of families. People come from all over the world in faithful celebration of the family—the sanctuary of love and life. This year’s theme is “Love Is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive”. Following is a prayer prepared especially for families by Pope Francis in anticipation of the September meeting We encourage you to keep it and say it daily for your family and all the families of the world. Saint Leo's has a dedicated group of parishioners who receive prayer requests by email from the Parish Office. Prayer requests for God's will, for your needs and for others are sent or called into the office and an email request for prayer goes out to those who are participants in this prayer ministry. If you would like to become a member of this email prayer ministry, please send your email address to [email protected] or call the office at 394-1742. We all know of parishioners, friends and family who are in need of prayer. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Prayer of Pope Francis for the Synod on the Family “Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God." Phil 4:6 Jesus, Mary and Joseph in you we contemplate the splendor of true love, to you we turn with trust. Christmas Flower Donations Christmas flowers for the Church and the Chapel can be requested in memory or in honor of a loved family member or friend. All donations help to defray the cost of Christmas decorations to the parish and are greatly appreciated. You can call the Parish Office with information or mail names and donation to the Parish Office or drop it in the Sunday Collection marked “Parish Office”. The names of loved ones and contributors will be published in the bulletin after the holidays. Thank you for all your contributions in helping to make our Church beautiful for this special season. Holy Family of Nazareth, grant that our families too may be places of communion and prayer, authentic schools of the Gospel and small domestic Churches. Holy Family of Nazareth, may families never again experience violence, rejection and division; may all who have been hurt or scandalized find ready comfort and healing. Annual Sanctity of Life Mass Holy Family of Nazareth, may the approaching Synod of Bishops make us once more mindful of the sacredness and inviolability of the family, and its beauty in God’s plan. The Order of Malta in the Lancaster Region will host the Annual Sanctity of Life Mass on Tuesday, January 12th, at 7:00 pm at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 501 East Orange Street, Lancaster. The Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer, Bishop of Harrisburg, will be the Principal Celebrant and Homilist. Bishop Gainer is well known for his gentle, careful and uncompromising advocacy of the sanctity and dignity of every human life. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, graciously hear our prayer! Amen. For more information, call 717-413-6562 or go to www.orderofmalta-federal.org/147. All are welcome. 6 219 ST. LEO THE GREAT CATHOLIC CHURCH~~~2427 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601~~DECEMBER 28, 2014 Youth Ministry Calendar Mary Ellen Reitmeyer, Youth Coordinator 394-1035 [email protected] Catholicism is an entire way of life. We might be familiar with different aspects of the Catholic Faith. But how does it fit together? And what difference does it make for our lives. SYMBOLON: The Catholic Faith Explained opens up the “big picture” of the Catholic Faith in a way that helps us know it, live it and articulate it to others. Through beautifully crafted teaching and state-of-the-art -video, speaker and theologian Dr. Edward Sri leads a team of dynamic teachers who provide a clear and comprehensive explanation of the Catholic Faith. YOUTH RALLY AND MARCH FOR LIFE: Each year on the morning of the National March for Life, 28,000 youth gather from around the nation to attend the Youth Rally and Mass for Life hosted by the Archdiocese of Washington. This year, Saint Leo the Great Parish will take one coach bus for our 7th – 12th grade youth and their chaperones. All 7th – 12th graders are invited to join us on Thursday, January 22nd, 2015. We will leave Saint Leo’s by coach bus at 4:45 am and return here at approximately 7:30 pm. We will be at the DC Armory for the youth rally and Holy Mass and then take the metro to the National Mall for the National March for Life and participate in this peaceful march to the Supreme Court building. As Catholic Americans, this an opportunity for our young church to pray, celebrate the Eucharist and then exercise their constitutional right to stand for life. We will need adults who have clearances through the Diocese of Harrisburg as chaperones. Please register early as there are a limited number of tickets allotted to our parish. There is no cost for this day, except each person is asked to bring a bag lunch and drink as well as money to purchase a fast food dinner on the way home. Questions, please contact Mary Ellen or go to http:// youthrallyandmassforlife.org/. We invite you to join us for the next presentation on Monday, January 5th, in Rooms 3 & 4 of the Church from 7:00-8:00 pm. The topic will be: Mary and the Saints (Our Spiritual Mother and the Communion of Saints). Together we can unpack the Catholic Faith and learn to live it more deeply! Symbolon is also available to view on-line. To register/ create an account with Symbolon: 1. Go to www.stleos.org. 2. Click Links. 3. Click Register for Free CATHOLIC HEART WORKCAMP 2015 All 8th – 12th graders are invited to journey with us June 20th-26th, 2015 as we travel to Groton, MA to serve the poor and marginalized in that community. This week long adventure leaves a life-long impact on those we serve and on those that serve. The cost is $400 and fundraising opportunities are available. For more information about Catholic Heart Workcamp, contact youth ministry or go to: http://www.stleos.org/Youth.html. Did You Know Our Homilies Can Be Viewed on YouTube?? There are two ways to access our homilies: STEUBENVILLE YOUTH CONFERENCE If you are in 8th – 12th grade, please prayerfully consider joining us for this life-changing retreat experience on June 12th-14th, 2015 at Franciscan University. The conference combines awesome talks, incredible music, praise and worship, adoration, time for prayer and fellowship, entertainment and anointed liturgies. Basically it is a weekend to be rocked by God, to get serious about life in Christ and His Church, and to learn to live the Truth of the Gospel. The cost is $200 and fundraising opportunities are available. For more information, contact youth ministry or go to http:// www.stleos.org/Youth.html. Via our parish website at www.stleos.org then click “Bulletins & Homilies” OR Access and subscribe to our parish YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UCJpskZ2Iv87l6mNH_NMuPQg. First Friday Prayer Group This group of parishioners meets on the 1st Friday of each month to pray for their families. All are welcome to join them for their next meeting on Friday, January 2nd, from 1:00-2:00 pm in the Daily Chapel. If you have questions or would like more information about this group, please contact Theresa Kline at 872-7003. If you are interested in financially helping our young people attend the Steubenville Conference or the Workcamp, please contact the youth ministry office. 7 219 ST. LEO THE GREAT CATHOLIC CHURCH~~~2427 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601~~DECEMBER 28, 2014 8 219 ST. LEO THE GREAT CATHOLIC CHURCH~~~2427 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601~~DECEMBER 28, 2014 Christmas Movies for the Family During the holidays, find one of the following classic gems and enjoy it with your family. The movies listed below have been evaluated by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops according to artistic merit and moral suitability. The reviews include the USCCB rating, the Motion Picture Association of America rating, and a brief synopsis of the movie. For more information about these movies and other suggestions, go to www.usscb.org. THE BISHOP'S WIFE (1947) A debonair, smartly tailored angel (Cary Grant) uses his heavenly powers to help the neglected wife (Loretta Young) of a busy Episcopalian bishop (David Niven) renew her husband's ministry to those in need rather than in raising the money for a new cathedral. Most of the family will find it charming entertainment. (A-II) (NR) A CHRISTMAS CAROL (1951) This British version of the Dickens' classic has worn well over the years with its 19th-century London setting and the ghostly visitations that are done simply but with considerable flair. The result is dandy family viewing. (A-I) (NR) CHRISTMAS WITH THE KRANKS (2004) Delightful yuletide comedy about a Chicago couple (Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis) who boycott Christmas after their daughter leaves home to join the Peace Corps, sparking unforeseen reactions from their militantly merry neighbors (led by Dan Aykroyd). Some suggestive humor, comic violence and mildly crude language. (A-II) (PG) COME TO THE STABLE (1949) Sentimental but amusing picture from Clare Booth Luce's story of two French nuns (Loretta Young and Celeste Holm) trying to establish a hospital in New England with some help from an eccentric artist (Elsa Lanchester) and a cynical songwriter (Hugh Marlowe). Unpretentious, generally high-minded fun. (A-I) (NR) THE FOURTH WISE MAN (1985) Adaptation of Henry Van Dyke's vintage short story "The Other Wise Man," tells of a fourth Magi (Martin Sheen) who is delayed in following the star to Bethlehem, then finally catches up with it in Jerusalem some 33 years later in an encounter which fulfills his life's search for truth. Family entertainment with the universal theme of bettering oneself by helping others. (A-I) (NR) JOYEUX NOEL (2006) Intensely moving World War I tale of soldiers -- Scottish, French and German -- who spontaneously agree to a ceasefire on the Western front on Christmas Eve as they hear carols wafting from the enemy's trenches, intermingle and bond on a humanistic level, to the eventual disdain of their superiors. It conveys a powerful message about the senselessness of war, while there is an admirable religious underpinning in the character of a dedicated Anglican priest (Gary Lewis) who brings everyone together for a liturgy on that special night. Partially in English, partially subtitled. Battlefield violence with death, some profanity and crude language, discreet husband-wife bedroom scene. (A-II) (PG-13) THE NATIVITY STORY (2006) Dramatization of the New Testament birth narratives from the Annunciation to the birth of Jesus. Mike Rich's screenplay manages to flesh out Mary and Joseph while remaining faithful to Scripture, poignantly suggesting the humanity beneath the halos. Some violent images. A-I (PG) THE POLAR EXPRESS (2004) Visually captivating animated fantasy -- in which Tom Hanks plays five separate roles -- about a doubting young boy who is whisked away on Christmas Eve aboard a magic train bound for Santa's village in the North Pole. Based on the children's novel by Chris Van Allsburg, director Rob Zemeckis' hauntingly beautiful fairy tale celebrates childlike wonder and -- though secular in tone -- imparts a profoundly faith-friendly message about the importance of believing in things that can't be seen. (A-I) (G) THREE GODFATHERS (1948) After robbing a bank, an outlaw trio (John Wayne, Pedro Armendariz and Harry Carey Jr.) pause to help a dying woman (Mildred Natwick) deliver her infant son on Christmas Eve, then take the babe with them as they are pursued across a desert wasteland. Dedicated by director John Ford to Western actor Harry Carey, Sr., the story may be unabashedly sentimental and the action romanticized, but its lyrical images and religious resonances celebrate the myth of the Old West and its rugged heroes with good hearts. Off-screen suicide of one of the principals. (A-II) (NR) 9 219 ST. LEO THE GREAT CATHOLIC CHURCH~~2427 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601~~DECEMBER 28, 2014 Prayer Shawl Retreat Parish Events All women of the Diocese are warmly invited to attend a Prayer Shawl Retreat on Saturday, January 17th, 2015 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. at the Diocesan Center in Harrisburg. The program, hosted by the Harrisburg Diocesan Council of Catholic Women's Organization Commission, will include prayer, knitting/crocheting, fellowship and lunch. Beginners are welcome to be part of this time of fellowship and sharing of this special ministry. If you have a favorite pattern or two, please let them have it beforehand to copy and share at the workshop. The program is free but advance registration is required by Sunday, January 11th. Please call Kathy at 448-8899 or Deb at 514-8815 to reserve your space or e-mail your reservation and patterns to [email protected] or [email protected]. They hope to see you there as they come together in the spirit of Mother Teresa -- "Give your hands to serve and hearts to love." SUNDAY-12/28 NO PSR NO ADORATION MONDAY-12/29 NO SCHOOL TUESDAY-12/30 ADORATION-7:00 AM-CHAPEL NO SCHOOL WEDNESDAY-12/31 SEE HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE-PAGE 4 NO SCHOOL BENEDICTION-4:00 PM-CHAPEL THURSDAY-1/1—HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! SEE HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE-PAGE 4 FRIDAY-1/2 NO SCHOOL HOME SCHOOL MEETING-9:45-11:30 AM-RMS. 3 & 4 SATURDAY-1/3 MEN’S GOSPEL REFLECTION-7:00 AM-RM. 3 WOMEN’S GOSPEL REFLECTION-7:00 AM-RM. 4 Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible This is a rare opportunity to see Jeff Cavins in person, and go behind the scenes as we produce this extraordinary Great Adventure Bible study. Two nights only - different content each night. We look forward to seeing you at West Chester University on February 3rd and 4th from 5:30 - 9:30 PM. Register for FREE by going to: https://ascensionpress.com SUNDAY-1/4 NO PSR NO ADORATION 12TH NIGHT FESTIVAL OF CHOIRS-2:00 PM-CHURCH FOLLOWED BY A RECEPTION IN THE GYM CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP-7:00 PM-RMS. 3 & 4 A Powerful Study on the Blessed Mother Begins in January Filmed on location in the Holy Land, Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother will place you in the midst of the powerful drama of Mary’s earthly life, taking you through her joys and her sorrows. You will learn how she works in our lives today, drawing us ever closer to her divine Son. Seeing Mary in this way will change you forever. She will become a part of your daily life and help you to become more like Christ. Dates and Time: Sunday 6:30-8:00 pm~~~1/18 and 25, 2/1, 8, 22; 3/8,15 ,22~~~Place: Church Room 1 Tuesday 10:00-11:30 am or 7:00-8:30 pm~~~1/20, 27; 2/3, 10, 24; 3/10, 17, 24~~~Church Rooms 3 & 4 Study Kit Cost: $26.95~~~Financial assistance available. Registration Form Name _________________________ Phone _____________E-mail ______________ # of kits _______ Circle Session Choice:~~Sunday~~Tuesday Am~~Tuesday PM Place form in Registration Box in the Narthex. Questions? Contact Sister Dorothy 394-7354 or [email protected]. 10 219 121 S. Prince St., Lancaster PA962 397-8298 Andrew T. Scheid, CFSP, Supervisor 320 Blue Rock Rd., Millersville 872-2266 Thomas W. Ford, Supervisor www.scheidfuneralhome.com NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Dr. John Richard, D.D.S. 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