By the light which is Christ we see more clearly the reality which

ST. LEO THE GREAT CHURCH
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
www.stleofairfax.com
January 4, 2015
By the light which is Christ we see more
clearly the reality which surrounds us. The moment of
“epiphany” is that moment when we recognize the
saving and loving presence of Jesus which transforms
all things and makes them new. As we begin this day
the final week of Christmas, it is good for all of us to
stop and take stock of all that we have to be grateful
for. With gratitude, we lift our families up to the Lord
in prayer. May he protect us, guide us, and by his
grace, help us all to become more fully the children of
God that we are.
In Christ,
Rev. David A. Whitestone, Pastor
Dear Friends,
“Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come,
the glory of the Lord shines upon you.
See, darkness covers the earth,
and thick clouds cover the peoples;
but upon you the LORD shines,
and over you appears his glory.
Nations shall walk by your light,
and kings by your shining radiance.
Raise your eyes and look about;
they all gather and come to you:
your sons come from afar,
and your daughters in the arms of their nurses.”
These words from the Prophet Isaiah express
the joy anticipated by the people of Israel and now
experienced by us. Jesus, the Eternal Son of the Father,
takes on our human nature. This coming down to us
and becoming one with us changes our relationship to
God forever. By Jesus’ becoming man, we have been
recreated as true brothers and sisters of God the Son.
We are now true sons and daughters of God the Father.
At the preparation of the gifts during Mass the
priest silently prays: “By the mystery of this water and
wine may we come to share in the divinity of Christ,
who humbled himself to share in our humanity.” By
Christ’s sharing in our humanity, we begin to share in
the divinity Christ. Great is our dignity and great is our
calling.
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 info,
contact Michele Healy: [email protected] or
Lisa Harsh: [email protected].
Gabriel Project Pregnant? Need Help? The
Gabriel Project is a Pro-Life movement offering
parish- based pastoral care to women in a crisis
pregnancy or expectant mothers simply in need
of support. St. Leo the Great is an active
participant in this ministry with volunteer “Angels”
willing and able to help. For volunteer information
on Gabriel Project contact [email protected]
or for help call 1-866-444-3553.
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
—Please remember in your prayers the repose
of the souls of the faithful departed, especially:
Dr. Eugene Binet, brother of Virginia Berg.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
—We ask you to remember those in need of our
daily prayers, especially John Berg.
BLESSING OF PARENTS TODAY, January 4 On the 1st
Sunday of each month, Saint Leo offers 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.
Mini-Retreat/Evening of Recollection for Women at St.
Leo on Tuesday, Jan. 6th from 7:30-9:00 pm in the church.
This monthly event is designed to help us refocus on our
struggle to become saints, and to make it our joyful duty
serve. Sponsored by Opus Dei. For more information,
please call Peggy, 703-620-4945.
Father Diamond Scholarship Council 6292 will award a 4
year $500 scholarship to a Catholic student entering 9th
grade in a Catholic HS starting in the Fall 2015. The
application is on the council website: www.6292.kofcva.org
in the News Headlines section. For further information
contact Tim Tilson at 703-273-9436 or via email at
[email protected].
All Saints Catholic Church presents The Westminster
Concert Bell Choir from Rider University’s Westminster
Choir College in Princeton, N.J. on Friday, Jan. 23, 7:30 pm
at All Saints Catholic Church (9300 Stonewall Rd.,
Manassas. This unique ensemble of talented students are
hailed for their virtuosity and perform a wide variety of
repertoire on the largest set of handbells in the world.
Admission is free, with a free-will offering taken. All are
welcome. For more information, please call 703-393-2146
or visit www.allsaintsvachurch.org.
LUNCH N' LIFE Are You 50 or Better? Please join us for
the next Lunch N’ Life sponsored by the Shepherd’s Center
of Fairfax-Burke on Thursday, January 15 (12:00-2:00 pm)
at Fairfax Presbyterian Church, 10723 Main St.,
Fairfax. The Program features the Tallwood Trio with
singer, Nancy Riley with music from The Great American
Song Book. For reservations, call Faye Quesenberry,
703-620-0161, by January 9th. The cost is $10.00; checks
payable to SCFB. If Fairfax County schools are closed due
to weather, reservations will be credited to May's Lunch N'
Life. If transportation is needed, call the SCFB office (703)
323-4788. Visit: www.scfbva.org for more information.
1 Jn 3:22-4:6; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25
1 Jn 4:7-10; Mk 6:34-44
1 Jn 4:11-18; Mk 6:45-52
1 Jn 4:19-5:4; Lk 4:14-22a
1 Jn 5:5-13; Lk 5:12-16
1 Jn 5:14-21; Jn 3:22-30
Is 42:1-4, 6-7; Acts 10:34-38;
Mk 1:7-11
MASS INTENTIONS
January 5 through January 11
Mon.:
6:15
9:00
Catherine LaCroix
Special Intention
Tues.:
6:15
9:00
Natalie Moser
Judith Ross
Wed.:
6:15
9:00
Donald Ramroth
Richard Lee Duncan
Thurs.:
6:15
9:00
Rita Palacio
Walter B. Hocker
Fri.:
6:15
9:00
Natalie Moser
Special Intention
Sat.:
9:00
5:00
Hank Urban
Helene Parvin
Sun.:
7:30
9:00
11:00
1:00
5:00
For the Parish
Marion R. Quinlan
John Front
Salome Rubio
Phillip Shapiro
In addition to the regular schedule of Masses, Mass has
been offered for the following intentions: Ann Kernan,
Special Intention, Timie Norton, James Dunleavy, Special
Intention, Isadora Paez and Carmen Guerro, Michael
Boothroyd.
BAPTISM CLASS IS MANDATORY at Saint
Leo. The next class is Tuesday, January 13th 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.
The second collection next weekend is a special collection for
the Ebola Crisis. Please be generous.
ST. LEO THE GREAT CHURCH
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
www.stleofairfax.com
A VOCATION VIEW
“They offered Him gifts of gold, frankincense
and myrrh.” Is God calling you to give Him
the gold of your freedom, the incense of your
prayer, and the myrrh of your love through a
vocation to the priesthood or consecrated
life? Call Father J.D. Jaffe at 703-841-2514 or write:
[email protected].
Soccer & Music Events for Middle Schoolers
Saint John Paul the Great invites middle school students to
participate in their annual 3v3 Soccer Tournament (Jan 10)
and their annual Band & Choir Music Festival (Jan 24). For
more information, and to register, visit: http://
www.jpthegreat.org/admissions/visiting/special-middleschool-invitations/. For information, please email:
[email protected] or call 703-445-0218.
Families of 7th and 8th grade students are invited to
College Night at Paul VI Catholic High School
on Tuesday, January 13, at 7:15 pm. Learn how
PVI can help you navigate the road to college. For more
information, contact Mrs. Battle, PVI’s College and Career
Specialist, at [email protected] or 703-352-0925.
Follow Bishop Loverde on Twitter! Pioneering the
#NewEvangelization, follow @Bishop_Loverde for pastoral
updates, inspiration and more.
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 2015-2016 school
year are available. Join us for an
Open House on any of the following
dates: Jan. 25, 12:00pm; Feb. 26,
10am, or call the school office to make
an appointment for a tour 703-273-1211.
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.
January 4, 2015
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Faith & Food at P.J. Skidoos
Please join Father Dufresne on Monday,
January 5th at 7:00 pm, for an evening of
fellowship and 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, please contact Carolyn:
[email protected], 703-273-7277.
Pilgrimage to Italy sponsored by St.
Leo the Great's Adult Faith Formation
Travel with Fr. Matthew DeForest and
Carolyn Smith to Rome, Tuscany,
Florence, Siena, Orvieto, Milan, Sordevolo, and
Turin. See the Holy Shroud in Turin which will not be
on display again until 2025! The trip will be from June
3 – 13, 2015. ALL inclusive price is $3,999.00. This
includes airfare, all hotels, breakfasts, dinners
(including red and white wine), tips, entrances, and
private guide. Mass will be celebrated daily.
To
register, please contact Proximo Travel at (855) 8428001 or (508) 340-9370. You can also register online
at www.proximotravel.com. You can see an online
brochure at www.stleofairfax.com.
For more information, please contact Carolyn at
[email protected] or 703-273-5369.
The Real Deal: The Bioethics of Fertility and Pregnancy
Register for “The Real Deal” bioethics conference, Saturday,
Jan. 10 (9:50 am-1:00 pm), at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic
Church (3304 Washington Blvd., Arlington). Co-sponsored by
Arlington Diocese Respect Life Office and St. Charles Church,
the conference will explore today’s consumer mindset towards
infertility, IVF, pregnancy, and abortion affecting our culture.
Presenting are Dr. John Bruchalski, Founder of Tepeyac
Family Center, and Sr. Terese Auer, Ph.D., Bioethics Chair of
St. John Paul the Great Catholic High School. Registration is
FREE, but required. Complimentary continental breakfast
included. Register at http://RealDeal2015.eventbrite.com.
Considering a Catholic High School education next year for
your current 8th grader? Don’t miss out on the opportunity
to register your child for the High School Placement on
Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Paul VI Catholic High
School.
Visit
www.paulvi.net
or
contact
[email protected] or contact Mike Cresson, Dir. of
Admissions, Bishop O’Connell High School:
[email protected] or 703-237-1433.
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
Religious Education News
Classes resume on Sunday, January 4.
All Confirmation paperwork is due to the Religious
Education office by Monday, January 26.
On Sunday, January 4, all parents of children in the
Sunday program are invited to the children’s Christmas
play in the school gym at 11:10 am. (The children should
come to their classrooms at the usual time- 11:00 am.)
8th Grade Religious Education classes continue with the
Bible Study “Encounter”. We look forward to seeing your
child on Mondays, 7:00 -8:15 pm.
Religious Education Office:
703-273-4868
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AS DRIVERS! The Shepherd’s
Center of Fairfax Burke serves those 50+ and who no
longer drive. Volunteer Drivers are needed for trips
(Monday - Friday) to medical appointments and Companion
Shopping within the Fairfax/Burke area. If you can volunteer
your time, contact Barry Wickersham: 703-359-2918.
Busy Couple’s 7-Day Online Retreat with Bishop
Loverde In honor of National Marriage Week 2015, Bishop
Loverde will lead an online retreat for couples beginning on
World Marriage Feb. 8 through Feb. 14. Each day, Bishop
Loverde will offer reflections and practical steps for growing
closer to Jesus and to your spouse. The retreat will
conclude at 10 am on St. Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, with a
live reflection, exposition and Holy Mass led by Bishop
Loverde at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More, in Arlington.
To learn more about the retreat, visit:
www.arlingtondiocese.org/CouplesRetreat.
Father Diamond Council
Events & Calendar
Meetings – 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
8:00 PM
Providence Hall
1/4
1/6
1/10
1/18
Bowling Starts
7:30 PM - Officer's Mtg Providence Hall
8 AM Rosary to end Abortion
in front of Our Lady of Providence Statue
Family Breakfast
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Giant, Shoppers Food Warehouse & Safeway Food Cards for
sale – at Parish Hall every weekday at 3:00 PM or call Larry
Novak - 703-978-6137
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Join the Knights – Contact Pat McGuire – 703-218-2986
HIGH SCHOOL:
Happy New Year! Join us for HSYN TONIGHT!
"Defense Against the Dark Arts." We are looking
at the seven deadly sins. Come aer the 5:00 pm Mass, for
dinner, games, and friends, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm.
RCIT (Rite of Chris$an Ini$a$on for Teens) If you are in
high school and are looking to receive, Bap$sm, First
Communion, or Confirma$on please email Erik at:
[email protected]. Registra$ons for sacramental
prep classes now available!
Girls CLC starts up again THIS week, Monday, January 5.
Each week we break open the Gospels and reflect on
scripture. Having tea par$es and ea$ng cupcakes are part
of the weekly fun! Interested? Contact Laura Benne7
at [email protected]
NO Boys CLC is this week. We will resume on Wednesday,
January 14. Each week we break open the Gospels and
reflect on scripture. Playing ul$mate frisbee, board games,
or jamming out are part of the weekly fun! Interested?
Contact Erik Teter at [email protected]
Middle School
"Thursday Takeovers" will resume THIS Thursday, January
8th, from 3:30-5:00 pm. 6th-8th graders are invited to come
for snacks, games, and ul$mate frisbee. We will meet in
the Youth Room. This is a weekly, and our last one un$l
2015!
Volunteer! Do you have a heart for youth ministry? We
are looking for YOU! We need adult volunteers with
hearts on fire for Christ! Must be at least 21 years of age,
and be fully compliant with the requirements of the
Diocesan Office for the Protec>on of Children/Young
People. We need volunteers for both our High School and
Middle School Youth Ministry Programs.
Questions? Email Erik or Melissa at: [email protected].
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God gave us the greatest gift of love when
He sent His son to redeem us.
He asks us to love one another as He loves
us. Take the time to grow deeper in love with
God, your spouse and your family at a
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The
next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are Feb
20-22 in Herndon or Apr 17-19 in Fredericksburg. For
more information or to apply, visit our website at
renewmarriage-vanorth.org
or
contact
us
at
[email protected] or 703-378-4150.
ST. LEO THE GREAT CHURCH
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
www.stleofairfax.com
Theology Courses at Christendom Graduate School
Registration is open for spring theology courses at the
Christendom Graduate School. Earn your MA in theology or
take a course for personal enrichment! Courses at our
Alexandria campus: Gospel of Mark, Church History II,
Virtues, Catechetical Tradition, Christology, Philosophical
Errors, New Testament, Moral Theology, and Introduction to
Ecclesiastical Latin. We have online courses including a realtime, inter-active online course on the Pauline Epistles & Acts
of the Apostles taught by Dr. Sebastian Carnazzo. Semester
runs Jan 12-May 2. Discounted rate for catechists, seniors,
and religious who wish to audit. Visit www.christendom.edu/
grad,
call
703.658.4304,
or
email
us
at
[email protected].
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. For information, visit http://dcsinglecatholicpro.org or
call Anne at 301-218-2772.
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.
RCIA Para Adultos: Domingos 11:00am-12:15pm, Salón Juan
en el Centro Parroquial. Para información, llamar al Diácono
José López, 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 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 mas información, llamar al Diacono José López 703222-7704.
January 4, 2015
“Le ofrecieron regalos: oro, incienso y mirra”.
¿Está Dios llamándote para recibir de ti el
oro de tu libertad, el incienso de tu oración y
la mirra de tu amor a través de una vocacion
al sacerdocio o a la vida consagrada? , llama
al Padre J.D. Jaffe al (703) 841-2514 o
escribele a: [email protected].
Las Clases de Educación Religiosa resumirán el Domingo
4 de Enero.
El Domingo 4 de Enero, todos los padres de los niños en el
programa del domingo están invitados a la Pastorela de los
niños en el Gimnasio del colegio a las 11:10 am. (Los niños
deben venir a sus clases a la hora de siempre las 11:00 am.)
Coro de San Leo: El coro está en busca de
participantes. Si tiene interés y desea formar parte,
venga a la práctica los miércoles a las 7:30pm en el
salón San Juan y los comingos a las 12:00pm en el
salón St. Cecilia en el Centro Parroquial. Para
mayor información enviar email a [email protected].
Se ofrece clases de inglés Caridades Catolicas–Hogar
Hispano ofrece clases de inglés en la Iglesia San Leo
Magno los sábados de 10 am a 12 pm. Ofrecemos varios
niveles de clase. Llame a 571-208-1572 para más
información.
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.
Estudio Bíblico: Gálatas- Liberados para Vivir una Vida Plena
El grupo de estudio bíblico se volverá a reunir a partir de
viernes, 23 de enero, todos los viernes de 7:30-9:00pm en el
salón San Juan del Centro Parroquial. Estamos comenzando
un nuevo estudio sobre la Carta a los Gálatas. Personas que
no estuvieron en la sesión anterior que deseen integrarse lo
pueden hacer, el costo de material es $10. Para mayor
información contactar a Gustavo y Sandra Solares (703) 3460409.
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. La próxima hora santa
será el 31 de enero.
GED: Los domingos de 2:30 a 4:00pm en el salón Guadalupe.
Alfabetización: Los domingos de 2:30 a 4:00pm en el Centro
Parroquial.
Grupo de Oración Sábados 6-8:30pm, Salon de Nuestra Sra
de La Guadalupe. Información: Jose Ferrufino: 703-250-1343.
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
ST. LEO THE GREAT CHURCH
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
www.stleofairfax.com
January 4, 2015