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ST. LEO THE GREAT CHURCH FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA www.stleofairfax.com March 10, 2013

Prayer of Vatican II

We stand before you, Holy Spirit, conscious of our sinfulness,

but aware that we gather in your name.

Come to us, remain with us, and enlighten our hearts.

Give us light and strength to know your will,

to make it our own, and to live it in our lives.

Guide us by your wisdom, support us by your power,

for you are God, sharing the glory of Father and Son.

You desire justice for all:

enable us to uphold the rights of others;

do not allow us to be misled by ignorance

or corrupted by fear or favor.

Unite us to yourself in the bond of love

and keep us faithful to all that is true.

As we gather in your name may we temper justice with love,

so that all our decisions may be pleasing to you,

and earn the reward promised to good and faithful servants.

You live and reign with the Father and the Son,

one God, for ever and ever.

Amen.

St. Leo the Great Annual Parish Lenten Mission

"Hungers of the Human Heart"

presented by

Father John Conley, C.P.

Sunday, March 10th through Wednesday, March 13th

7:30 pm

Sunday VISION: From Wounds to Wonder~ Seeing as God Sees

Monday PASSION: From Magic to Mystery~ Cultivating Spiritual Growth

Tuesday FORGIVENESS: From Hurt to Harmony~ A Nightmare in My Closet

Wednesday HOPE: From Grumbling to Gratitude~ To Expect the Unexpected

Mass will be offered at 7:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings prior to the Mission.

Father Conley, a Passionist priest, was ordained in 1976. He has served as vocations director, campus minister, retreat director, and pastor. Having

preached both missions and retreats throughout the United States and Canada, he now resides in Chicago.

Dear Friends,

This weekend we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of

Lent also known as Laetare Sunday. The Latin word

“laetare” means “rejoice” and is found in this Sunday’s

opening antiphon based upon the book of the Prophet

Isaiah: “Rejoice, Jerusalem, and all who love her. Be joyful,

all who were in mourning; exult and be satisfied at her

consoling breast.” (Is. 66:10-11)

Isaiah speaks to a people brought low by their

infidelity to God’s covenant. They have turned their backs

on the Lord worshiping false Gods and failing to live justly.

While they have been unfaithful, God is always faithful. It is

when the nation repents and acknowledges their sin that

they are able to open their hearts again to the love of God

that gives them purpose, identity as a people, and joy. The

people have journeyed from sin through penance to a new

beginning. God speaks: “Lo, I am about to create new

heavens and a new earth; the things of the past shall not

be remembered or come to mind. Instead, there shall

always be rejoicing and happiness in what I create; for I

create Jerusalem to be a joy and in its people to be a

delight.”

These words are fulfilled in Jesus Christ who makes

all things new by taking upon himself the guilt of our sin. It

is by his own supreme act of sacrificial love that we are

created anew. When we open our hearts to him, humbly

acknowledging our sins and turning away from them, we

are reborn. The joy of this truth is expressed visually this

Sunday by rose colored vestments and flowers. They are

only symbols of the joy which is ours – a joy we celebrate

even as we continue through this Lent of repentance.

I encourage all to continue in prayer as we move

towards Easter. I most especially invite those who have for

any reason not celebrated the great sacrament of God’s

mercy (confession) for a while to trust that what awaits

you is neither condemnation from the God who wants you

to be fully alive in joy, nor from the priest who also shares

your weakness. In addition to the Wednesday, Friday, and

Saturday confession times, we will be celebrating a

communal penance service with individual confessions

Sunday March 17 at 7:30 PM. We will have several priests

joining us. The joy of Christ is freely offered - we need only

to accept it.

In Christ,

Rev. David A. Whitestone, Pastor

FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT

Monday Is 65:17-21; Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday Ez 47:1-9, 12; Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday Is 49:8-15; Jn 5:17-30 Thursday Ex 32:7-14; Jn 5:31-47 Friday Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Jn 7:1-2; 10, 25-30 Saturday Jer 11:18-20; Jn 7:40-53 Sunday Is 43:16-21; Phil 3:8-14; Jn 8:1-11

MASS INTENTIONS

March 11 through March 17

Mon.: 6:15 Rosemargaret Cuccias 9:00 Dr. Edward Gallagher 7:00 Nassif Cannon Tues.: 6:15 Special Intention 9:00 Dr. Rafael Madan 7:00 Laurice Cannon Wed.: 6:15 Carling Ramos 9:00 George Craig 7:00 George Cannon Thurs.: 6:15 Michelle Camps 9:00 Dr. Rafael F. Madan 7:00 Maria Chapman Fri.: 6:15 Paul Mack 9:00 Special Intention 7:00 Ruth Elizabeth Jameson Sat. 9:00 Virginia Boschi 5:00 Mickie Goush Sun.: 7:30 For the Parish 9:00 John Judge (anniv.) 11:00 Walter Martinez (anniv.) 1:00 Schell Wessel 5:00 Mary Chisarik Hovan

In addition to the regular schedule of Masses, Mass has been offered for the following intentions: Maria Vedayanaki.

BAPTISM CLASS IS MANDATORY at Saint Leo. The next class is Tuesday, March 12th 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. —We ask you to remember those in need of our daily prayers, including: Paul Higdon.

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 6:00-6:30pm, 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. 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].

LENTLENTLENTLENT Throughout Lent, Saint Leo Parish will offer an

extra Mass at 7:00pm each week night. We will also have Eucharistic Adoration between the 6:15 and 9am Masses each weekday. Beginning Feb. 15th, on Fridays instead of the Holy Hour, we will have Stations of the Cross at 7:30pm, and on Wednesdays we will have Confessions beginning at 6:30 pm and Holy Hour from 7:30-8:30pm.

Good Friday is a day of fast and abstinence.

Every Friday in Lent is a day of Abstinence.

Fast means 1 main meal per day and 2 smaller, meatless meals for all between the ages of 18 and 59 (inclusive.) Abstinence means no meat or meat products are to be eaten. This is applicable to all who are 14 years or older.

These are minimum standards for the observance of the Lenten penitential period of preparation and no Catholic may lightly excuse him/herself from them.

Parish Lenten Penance Service

and

Individual Confessions

There will be a Lenten Penance

Service Sunday, March 17th at 7:30

pm in the Church. Visiting priests

will join our parish priests to hear

individual Confessions. Please plan to take

advantage of this wonderful opportunity to

participate in the sacrament before Easter.

ST. LEO THE GREAT CHURCH FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA www.stleofairfax.com March 10, 2013

ADULT FAITH FORMATION

Faith & Food at P.J. Skidoos Faith & Food at P.J. Skidoos Faith & Food at P.J. Skidoos Faith & Food at P.J. Skidoos Returns!Returns!Returns!Returns!

Join your parish priests at P.J. Skidoos, 9908 Fairfax Boulevard Fairfax, on April 8, 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 additional information regarding any of the above

events, please contact Carolyn Smith:

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

An Open House for Preschool and Kindergarten through Grade 8, for school year 2013-2014 will be held on Wednesday, April 10th at 10 am in the Guadalupe room, Parish Hall. Principal’s welcome will begin at 10am followed by a tour of the school.

Applications are available for pickup at the open house, and during the school day from 9am to 2pm, and on the school website: www.saintleothegreatschool.org Please RSVP to Mrs. Cynthia Washington, Assistant Principal and Director of Admissions at 703-273-1211, ext. 645 to reserve a place. 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.

In-parish families must be registered.

Need a great book to read over spring break? Saint Leo the Great School Spring Book Fair will be held in the school library Sunday March 17th (10am-12:30pm) — Thursday, March 21st (weekday hours 8:30-3:00). Don’t need another book? Please consider donating a book fair book to the library. Just stop by the library during book fair hours and pull a “wish list” form from the library pocket! Please stop by and support the library! Thank you!! St. Leo Adult Softball We are looking for addition adults to join us for Adult Co-ed softball. Must be 18+. In need of both women and men. Games are played in Fairfax Adult Softball league. We usually play Sunday evenings. For more info, contact Tom LaBue at 703-938-0695 or at: [email protected]

A VOCATION VIEW

“God is making His appeal through us.” Does a life dedicated to furthering the grace of reconciliation in Christ for others appeal to you?

Consider a vocation as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life. Call Father Brian Bashista: 703-841-2514, or write him: [email protected].

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]

Winter 2013 Theology on TapWinter 2013 Theology on TapWinter 2013 Theology on TapWinter 2013 Theology on Tap "Knowing. Trusting. Doing."

Mondays, 7-8:30pm If you are a young adult in your 20’s or 30’s and have questions about the Catholic Faith, come join us for food, fun & faith in a casual setting at Pat Troy’s “Ireland’s Own” (111 North Pitt St., Old Town Alexandria -corner of King & Pitt). For info, visit: www.ArlingtonDiocese.org or [email protected] or call 703-841-2550.

March 11 “Livin’ the Dream: The Realities after the ‘I do’ ”

~ Justin & Mary Kate Sparrow, Presenters, Conference for the Engaged

Welcome Home

Are you, or someone you know, questioning or struggling to accept some aspect of Church teachings? Are you unable to participate in the Sacraments of

the Church? Do you think that the Catholic faith is irrelevant? Welcome Home is an opportunity for Catholics to find answers & support in a respectful, welcoming setting. Our next session of Welcome Home meetings will be today, Sunday, March 10. The meeting will include a brief talk, small group discussions, and opportunities for private individual meetings. Please join us and invite any Catholic who is questioning or is away from the Church. The meetings begin at 7pm in the St. John Room, Parish Hall. For information, contact Deacon Dave Maurer or Carolyn Smith at 703-273-5369.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT

High School Students: Do you know what it is to

truly be hungry? Join us TONIGHT, 6pm-8pm in the

Gym to find out. Dinner will be provided for all!

Middle School Students: You are invited to the EDGE. Friday,

March 15th

is titled: “Have Faith in ME: Issue Night on the

Year of Faith” Meet in the Guadalupe Rm, 7-9pm. Silliness,

dinner, & awesome people. See you there! Bring your friends!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR RETREAT! “In Sanctity” Retreat

will be March 16-17 for our High School Students. We will go

to Concord Retreat Center with All Saints & Holy Trinity. There

will be an opportunity for paintball!

“March Madness” Middle School Retreat March 23, 2-10pm

with St. Mary of Sorrows. Sports, crazy games, Saints and

Jesus. What could be better?

All forms online. Both retreats include Mass, opportunities

for Confession, Adoration & Praise and Worship. In addition,

it is a great way to meet new people, build community and go

deeper into your faith. See you there!

Questions? Email Melissa or Erik at [email protected]

Girls CLC Meets THIS Monday, March 11th

. Each week we

break open the Gospels, grow deeper in our faith and build

strong relationships. Usually cupcakes or other sweet treats

are involved. Meet in the Youth Room from 7:30-9:00pm.

Boys CLC Meets THIS Wednesday, March 13th

. Each week we

break open the Gospels, grow deeper in our faith and build

strong relationships. Crazy madness & creative games usually

ensue. Meet in the Youth Room, 7:30-9:00pm.

Our annual Nail Sale fundraiser will continue all throughout

Lent. Proceeds support our high school workcamp. Envelopes

with Nail crosses are available in the vestibule. Please return

envelopes with your donation by dropping it off in the rectory

office. Thank you for supporting this awesome opportunity

for our young people to answer the call of service.

Want to stay updated on youth events? Visit our website for

calendar & registration forms. http://www.stleosyouth.com

The Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC), a national non-profit serving the needs of the poor through volunteer work of retired persons, seeks a Director for its No. Va. Region to plan for & manage anticipated growth. The successful candidate will have broad experience in recruitment and support of volunteers and partner non-profit agencies; organizational, program, fundraising & network development; admin. management, incl. computer programming, budgeting & financial planning; a commitment to and working with the poor; adult faith formation and Ignatian spirituality. Submit online letter of application & resume, with names & contact info for 2 references, to Tom Ulrich, Director of Programs: [email protected] no later than March 29. Job description on request.

Religious Education News

Vacation Bible School 2013

We need volunteers (Virtus compliance required) in order to host this program. Please contact Lee Cena: 703-273-4868 as soon as possible.

Religious Education Office: 703-273-4868

Father Diamond Council

Events & Calendar

Meetings – 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 8:00 PM Providence Hall

3/12 Council Mtg. Food 7 PM, Rosary 7:30PM followed by First Degree & Business Mtg. at 8 PM 3/14 Second Degree 8 PM 3/16 Easter Food Basket Delivery 10 AM 3/16 St. Patrick’s Dinner 6 PM in Providence Hall 3/17 Family Breakfast after 7:30 & 9am Masses Providence Hall

———————————————————————— Join the Knights of Columbus. Call Pat McGuire 703-218-2986

Finding life with your teen like a roller coaster ride? Nationally renowned adolescent expert, neuropsychologist, Dr. William Stixrud, will present The Mysteries of the Adolescent Brain at Paul VI Catholic High School, Fairfax, on Monday, March 18, at 7:00pm. Don’t miss this informative talk and opportunity to learn more about the adolescent mind and how to handle the teenage years’ challenges with humor & optimism. Contact [email protected] for reservations/questions Sponsored by Paul VI Catholic High School PTO. Movie about the life of St. Francis and St Clare sponsored by The Catholic Daughters of America on Saturday, March 16, at 1:00 pm at Bishop O'Connell High School. Free admission with open seating. For info call: 703-573-1582 or [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.

ST. LEO THE GREAT CHURCH FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA www.stleofairfax.com March 10, 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

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 26 de enero, 2013 a las 6:30 pm en la iglesia para prepararnos para la llegada del año nuevo. Curso de Matrimonios Todas las parejas que están casados por lo civil o están juntados por mas de 5 años están invitados al curso de matrimonio que comenzará el 26 de enero, 2013 en el Salón de San Juan a las 6:30 pm. Tenemos cuidado de niños. Para mas información, llame a Padre Ramon Baez al 703-273-5369.

2013 "Amigos en Cristo + Amigos en Cristo" Programa de Becas Este año vamos a otorgar becas de hasta $1,000.00 para los hispanos de la Diócesis de Arlington. Las becas son para ser usados para la matrícula y continuar su educación después de la secundaria. Los factores que se tendrán en cuenta en la adjudicación de las becas se demuestran liderazgo, la participación activa en la vida cívica y / o actividades religiosas, y el rendimiento académico. Los formularios de inscripción y las reglas completas del programa se puede obtener en la oficina de la Parroquia de Saint Mary of Sorrows o se puede obtener en Saint Mary of Sorrows Web Site, http://www.stmaryofsorrows.org o se pueden solicitar en [email protected]. La solicitud debe ser recibida antes del 15 de mayo, 2013 para ser considerado." Grupo de Oración Sábados 6-8:30pm, Salon de Nuestra Sra de La Guadalupe. Información: Jose Ferrufino: 703-250-1343.

Are you seeking a closer relationship with Christ? Consider a Cursillo Weekend. Cursillo is a lay Catholic movement; the name means 'short course in Christianity.' On the Weekend you 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 Women's Weekend is March 14-17 at Missionhurst, Arlington. 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].

"Dios está haciendo su petición a través de nosotros." ¿Es una vida dedicada a fomentar la gracia de la reconciliación en Cristo para otros lo que te llama? Considere la posibilidad de una vocación como sacerdote, diácono o en la vida consagrada. Llamar al Padre Brian Bashista (703) 841-2514, o

escriba a: [email protected].

Educación Religiosa

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 703-273-

4868, o por correo electrónico: [email protected].

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 Dio-cese of Arlington al (703) 534-9805 ext. 222.