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This inclination, which is objectively disordered, constitutes for most of them a trial. Dear Friends, They must be accepted with respect, compassion, and sensitivity. Every sign of “Who am I to judge?” unjust discrimination in their regard should be avoided. These persons are called to fulfill When Francis told reporters last July, "Who God's will in their lives and, if they are am I to judge" a homosexual person, he was emphasizing a , to unite to the sacrifice of the Lord's part of teaching often overlooked by the media and Cross the difficulties they may encounter from misunderstood by many people. The church teaches that their condition. any sexual activity outside the bond of marriage between a Homosexual persons are called to chastity. By man and a woman is sinful. did not change or the virtues of self-mastery that teach them inner challenge that teaching. We are all sinners in one way or freedom, at times by the support of another and we all struggle against concupiscence – or the disinterested friendship, by prayer and tendency towards sin. sacramental grace, they can and should gradually and resolutely approach Christian Pope Francis made his comments about perfection.” homosexuality during a news conference with reporters flying with him from Brazil to Rome. The pope was asked The current pope's approach to the question of about what has been described as a "gay lobby" in the homosexuality is not in opposition to previous . While Vatican, allegedly a group of priests and who live Pope Francis’ manner of speaking may be different, his unchastely. Pope Francis said it was important to message is consistent with the perennial teaching of the "distinguish between a person who is gay and someone who . Pope Benedict XVI responded to a makes a gay lobby." "A gay person who is seeking God, question from a reporter about gay marriage during a July who is of good will -- well, who am I to judge him? The 2006 flight to Spain where he celebrated the World Meeting Catechism of the Catholic Church explains this very well. It of Families: says one must not marginalize these persons, they must be integrated into society. The problem isn't this (homosexual) "It's true that there are problems and things that orientation -- we must be like brothers and sisters. The Christian life says no to. We want to make problem is something else, the problem is lobbying either people understand that according to human for this orientation or a political lobby or a Masonic lobby." nature it is a man and a woman who are made for each other and made to give humanity a Pope Francis states that the Catechism of the future….Let's shine a light on the positive Catholic Church explains the meaning of his words very things, so we can make people understand why well. Let us therefore look again at what the Catechism the church cannot accept certain things, but at states: the same time wants to respect people and to help them." “Homosexuality refers to relations between men or between women who experience an We delude ourselves at great risk and we do not exclusive or predominant sexual attraction authentically love ourselves and others if we fail to toward persons of the same sex. It has taken a recognize sin for what it is – either in our own lives or in great variety of forms through the centuries and the lives of others. Recognizing the reality of sin is a grace in different cultures. Its psychological genesis remains largely unexplained. Basing itself on from God and the first great step toward experiencing His Sacred Scripture, which presents homosexual tender mercy. At the very same time we fail to love and acts as acts of grave depravity, tradition has actually imperil our own if we do not recognize in always declared that "homosexual acts are all persons their sacred dignity. There will always be a intrinsically disordered." They are contrary to practical tension between these two – at least for us – not the . They close the sexual act to the for God. gift of life. They do not proceed from a genuine affective and sexual complementarity. Under no In , circumstances can they be approved.

The number of men and women who have deep- seated homosexual tendencies is not negligible. Rev. David A. Whitestone, SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

—Please remember in your prayers the repose of the souls of the faithful departed, especially: Frank Horvath, father of Dan Horvath; Steven Wainczac, son-in-law of Zunilda Rojas; Robert LeBlanc, father of Robert LeBlanc; Bernis Turcio, of Monday Mi 6:1-4, 6-8; Mt 12:38-42 Maria Paz. Tuesday Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 Wednesday Jer 1:1, 4-10; Mt 13:1-9 —We ask you to remember those in need of our daily Thursday Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13; Mt 13:10-17 prayers, especially: Sarah Tisdale. Friday 2 Cor 4:7-15; Mt 20:20-28 Christmas Spectacular Radio City Music Saturday Jer 7:1-11; Mt 13:24-30 Hall, NYC Wednesday, December 10 th The Sunday 1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12; Rom 8:28-30; Knights of Columbus will sponsor a bus trip to Mt 13:44-52 New York City to see the annual Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall. We will leave St. Leo at 8:30 am & will arrive at Radio MASS INTENTIONS City Music Hall at approximately 1pm. This will give us a chance to browse the area, visit St. Patrick’s July 21 through July 27 Cathedral, Rockefeller Plaza, stroll 5 th Avenue and see the window displays or have lunch. The Christmas show starts at Mon.: 6:15 Jennie Girondo 5pm & will last for 90 minutes. The return bus will leave New 9:00 Joe E. Hall York City right after the show and return to St. Leo at 11:30 PM. Cost: $110 per person, (incl. bus fare & show tickets) Tues.: 6:15 Eduardo Kinkel Coffee & doughnuts served on the trip up. Reservations 9:00 Austina Kelley required. Please contact Paul Cooke for reservations or questions: [email protected] or call: 703-691-0825. Wed.: 6:15 Nick and Kaye Delio (anniv.) 9:00 Special Intention St. Leo Mom's Group Welcoming all mothers for faith-filled fellowship. We have monthly Thurs.: 6:15 Vern Doenges studies, outings with the children, mom's night out 9:00 Special Intention and meals for new moms. For more info, contact Michele Healy: [email protected] or Lisa Fri.: 6:15 Tony Colucci Harsh: [email protected] . 9:00 Yolanda T. delCastillo

Gabriel Project Pregnant? Need Help? The Gabriel Sat.: 9:00 Joseph Maurer Project is a Pro-Life movement offering - 5:00 Patricia Louise Davis based pastoral care to women in a crisis pregnancy or expectant mothers simply in need of support. St. Sun.: 7:30 Teresa D’Avila My Huong Nguyen Leo the Great is an active participant in this ministry 9:00 Eileen Stanton with volunteer “Angels” willing & able to help. For 11:00 Beatriz and Amanda Russi volunteer information on Gabriel Project, contact Michele 1:00 Bryan Vidarte Healy: [email protected] or for help call 1-866-444-3553. 5:00 For the Parish

Come Pray the : Wednesdays 7:00—7:45 pm (Our In addition to the regular schedule of Masses, Mass has Lady of Perpetual Help) and Fridays Holy Hour 8—9 pm (Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal). Praying the Rosary allows been offered for the following intentions: Fernandez family, Mary to form and mold us with her tenderly, motherly care Fernandez family, Fernandez family, Huntly Boyd, H. according to the image of her Son. Thomas Walter, James Thomas Walter, Miguel A. Angel, Ernest (Blackie) Bierbaum, Richard Reilly, Huntly Boyd, William Pantall, Geraldine Parrella. "the harvest is great; the workers few..." We depend on your generosity and prayers so we can take it from the head, heart, to our CLASS IS MANDATORY at serving hands seeing the face of Christ in those Leo. The next class is Tuesday, August 12 th at we serve. We can trust that God knows our love and 7:30 pm in the St. Mark room. Please call the good deeds, and that he will mercifully gather us into his rectory office (703-273-5369) to register. kingdom. This week, please say a special prayer each day for the poor and forgotten in our parish. We are in need of caseworkers to help on home visits. Low Gluten Hosts are available for those who need them. Call 703-352-3509 today! Please inform the sacristan before Mass begins.

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A VOCATION VIEW ADULT FAITH FORMATION “The Spirit too helps us in our weakness, for we do not know how to pray as we ought.” Faith & Food at P.J. Skidoos Do you approach the Lord in prayer with the confident strength given by the Please join Father Dufresne on Monday, asking that He make known your unique August 4 th at 7:00 pm, for an evening of vocation? If God may be inviting you to consider the fellowship and lively discussion over priesthood or , call Father J.D. Jaffe at dinner (appetizers on us!). Be sure to bring your (703) 841-2514 or write: [email protected]. friends! All ages are welcome!

To suggest topics or submit questions you would like answered, please contact Carolyn: Are You a New and Expectant Mother Looking for [email protected] or 703-273-7277. Help? This can be a joyful and sometimes apprehensive time. We have amazing mentors living lives firmly rooted in Christ, who have wisdom gained from experience. These For addional informaon, please contact Carolyn Smith: women want to accompany you, whether you're a new [email protected] or 703-273-5369. mom or just moved to the area, and offer you friendship, encouragement & support. For info on how to get a mentor, contact us at 703-841-3810. 13 th running of PVI RunFest 5K Race th Marriage Help Retrouvaille has helped tens of thousands Sunday, September 14 8:00 am The race will be held at Paul VI High of couples at all stages of disillusionment or misery in their School (10675 Fairfax Boulevard, marriage. This program can help you too. For confidential Fairfax). Register at http://tinyurl.com/ information about how to register for the program beginning PVIRunfest2014 or at the race. T-shirts given out to first the weekend of July 18, call 703-351-7211 or visit: 500 registrants, plus many other prizes, giveaways, and www.HelpOurMarriage.com. food on race day. RunFest will benefit PVI’s Options Program which provides

Saint Leo the Great a quality modified inclusive education in a Catholic environment for high school age students with intellectual disabilities. Additionally, a portion of the PVI RunFest proceeds will benefit the PVI Cross Country Teams – your invites interested parents to visit the hosts for the event.

school and learn what makes us a The Institute of presents: National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Galileo on Trial: Why the Church was Right Applications are available for pickup during presented by Christopher Check on Sunday, the day from 8am — 12pm, and on the school July 27, 7:30 pm. At St. James Church Hall (905 Park Ave., Falls Church) website: www.saintleothegreatschool.org. Kingdom of the Cults: Scientology, Baha’i, & the Ma- All completed applications, with copies of sonic Lodge presented by Rev. Randy Sly on Tuesdays, supporting documents, may be sent through July 29, August 5 & 12, 7:30 pm at St. Michael Church Hall the mail or hand-carried to the school (7401 Saint Michael Ln, Annandale) between the hours of 8am and 12pm. Free Admission! No Reservation Required! Acceptance letters for the 2014–2015 school year will be For info, visit: www.instituteofcatholicculture.org or call : 703-504- mailed once completed applications are received. Financial Aid packets are also available upon request. In San Damiano Directed Retreat August 10-16 the event of inclement weather, Come to the beautiful Shenandoah Valley for a directed please check the website, or call the retreat August 10-16. Spend 7 days being refreshed & school office, 703-273-1211 for renewed, in a spirit of silence at a place set apart to listen to information. the Lord. Opportunity for daily Mass and common prayer.

Applications available: www.saintleothegreatschool.org. Each day the director, Fr. Sam Vaccarella T.O.R. meets with each retreatant to assist in facilitating the spiritual PLEASE NOTE: Saint Leo parishioners receive preferential experience. The cost for the entire 7 days of retreat is $575. status in Pre-School through eighth grade applications. For more information or to register, please contact San In-parish families must be registered. Damiano Spiritual Life Center at (540) 868-9220 or at [email protected] SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

HIGH SCHOOL: M&M&M is TOMORROW!!!! Join us Monday, July 21 st at 9:00 am Mass, followed by a FREE Religious Education News breakfast and then BOWLING! Invite your friends! Permission Slips will be required for this event, they can be PARENTS OF FALL 2014 CANDIDATES found on our website, www.stleosyouth.com Our Confirmation Dates are: Teams 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, and 11: Confirmation Rehearsal- Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 6:00 pm Middle School: and Confirmation -Thursday, Nov. 20, at 7:30 pm. NO Take Over Tuesday this week: Join us NEXT Tuesday, th Teams 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10: July 29 for an aernoon at Burke Lake Park! Invite your Confirmation Rehearsal- Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 8:00 pm friends! Meet at St. Leo. Cost: FREE! Time: 1:00-6:00pm. and Confirmation- Friday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 pm. Permission forms ONLINE! We have lots of awesome We will send more information home in the fall. events planned for the summer! The Edge summer

CHANGES IN THE MONDAY AFTERNOON RELIGIOUS Calendar can be found on our website, under “Edge.” EDUCATION CLASSES Due to the extension of the school day on Mondays for the OUR LAST BIBLE STUDY: NEXT THURSDAY, JULY 31: Join us Fairfax County Public School System, we will be changing for INTO THE DEEP! Want to go deeper into the Faith? Do our 3:45pm -5:00 pm class to 4:45 pm -6:00 pm on you have quesons? Then this is for you! We will be Mondays. We are contacting parents who have already learning about the of Luke! Meet for 9 am Mass, registered to confirm class times. followed by FREE breakfast in the Youth office and bible VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2014 We have ended study from 9:30- 11:00 am. Open to Grades (rising) 7-9. registration for Vacation Bible School this summer since we have reached our limit in the number of children we are JR. HIGH WORKCAMP, “Duc In Altum” is THIS WEEK! enrolling. Thank you to everyone who has registered. Please pray for our teens, adult crew leaders and those

Religious Education Office: 703-273-4868 whom we will be serving! St. Peter, Pray for Us!

Girls CLC is this Monday, July 21 Each week we break open Franciscan Monastery Garden Tours Learn about the histo- the , grow deeper in our faith and build strong ry, architecture, gardens and who designed the beautiful, century-old gardens of the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy relaonships. Crazy madness and creave games usually Land, 1400 Quincy St. NE, Washington, D.C. 20017. Free ensue. Meet in the Youth Room from 7:30-9:00pm. tours are offered on Saturdays through September at 11 am & noon; group tours may be arranged for other times. Sponsored Boys CLC is this Wednesday, July 23: Join us from 7:30- by the Franciscan Monastery Garden Guild, www.FMGG.org 9:00pm in the Youth Room. We play Ulmate Frisbee, and (202) 526-6800. break open and go deep into the faith.

Father Diamond Council To learn more about CLC’s (Catholic Life Communies) visit Events & Calendar our website: stleosyouth.com . Meetings – 2nd and 4 th Tuesdays 8:00 PM Providence Hall Do you have a heart for youth ministry? We are looking for YOU! We are in need of adult volunteers with hearts on fire 7/22 7:30pm Rosary, 8pm Business Meeting Providence Hall for Christ! Must be at least 21 years of age, and be fully 8/5 Officers and Chairmen Meeting Providence Hall 7:30PM compliant with the requirements of the Diocesan Office for 8/9 Rosary to End Abortion – front of church 8:00AM the Protecon of Children/Young People. We need volunteers for both our High School and Middle School Crab Feast – September 27 – Plan on it!! One price – all crabs and beverages you Youth Ministry Programs.

can eat or drink. More info to come. ——————- Quesons? Email Melissa or Erik at [email protected] Giant, Shoppers Food Warehouse & Safeway Food Cards for sale – at Parish Hall every weekday at 3:00 PM Want to stay updated on youth events? *Visit our NEW or call Larry Novak - 703-978-6137 website for the full calendar and registraon forms. hp:// ——————-— www.stleosyouth.com . Join the Knights – Contact Pat McGuire – 703-218-2986 ST. LEO THE GREAT CHURCH FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA www.stleofairfax.com July 20, 2014

5th Annual Young Adult BBQ EXTRAVAGANZA Movie Showings of Restless Heart: The Confessions of Saturday, August 9 Augustine Come see a movie about the life of St. Augustine. A Pig Roast, Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt, Outdoor Games, Upcoming showings: Friday July 25 at 7:30 pm, & Saturday and a Dance Night with Salsa Band! August 23 at 1:00 pm. All showings are at St. Ann Catholic th Saturday, Aug. 9 (Rain or Shine) 6 pm - Midnight at St. Church, 5300 N. 10 St., Arlington. Suggested Donation: $5 Veronica Catholic Church (3460 Centreville Rd., Chantilly) per person or $10 per family. A portion of the proceeds will go $10 Admission. All young adults in their 20's and 30's are to to assist the Typhoon Haiyan welcome! Sponsored by St. Veronica Young Adults. Email victims in the Philippines. RSVP for seat count to [email protected] or Teresa at 703-573-1582. [email protected] for more info.

Catholic Singles of Greater Washington is an organization Are you 50+ or better and are you no longer able to drive? for single Catholics, ages 21 to 65-plus,enjoying each other’s SCFB Medical Transportation and Companion Shopping company in a wide variety of social, religious, and cultural Programs offer free transportation to seniors in the Fairfax & settings. Please find out more about us at http:// Burke area who are 50+ & no longer drive. Please call SCFB dcsinglecatholicpro.org or call Anne at 301-218-2772. office volunteers Monday - Friday at 703-323-4788 to record your request. For Medical transportation , please call Catholic News on Your Smartphone Get the latest news on Monday - Friday, 3 business days in advance your medical, local parish activities, Catholic schools and the latest dental and/or rehab appointment to arrange for a driver. happenings with Pope Francis and the Vatican delivered to Companion Shopping must be requested for one week in your inbox. Visit bit.ly/1f2bJo5 to sign up for the Arlington advance of the needed transportation day, (offered on Catholic Herald’s e-newsletter, and don’t forget to find us on Tuesday afternoons & Friday mornings). Outings include a Pinterest, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. maximum of 3 stops such as a grocery and/or drug stores, appointments with lawyers, hair salons, etc. Be the first to know about events like the Diocesan Men’s

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Español : domingos a la 1:00 pm Inglés : sábados–5 pm (Vigilia), domingos–7:30, 9, 11:00, 5pm “El Espíritu nos ayuda en nuestra Confesiones en español : Los domingos desde las 12:00pm debilidad porque no sabemos cómo pedir lo a 12:50pm. que debemos.” ¿Te acercas al Señor en

Bautizos: Preparación- llamar a Carlos Cea: 703-836- oración con la confianza dada por el 2139. Espíritu Santo pidiéndole que te haga conocer tu única vocación? Si Dios te está RCIA Para Adultos: domingos 10:30 am—12pm Salon Juan invitando a considerar el sacerdocio o la al lado de la iglesia. Para información, llamar al Diacono Jose vida consagrada, llama al Padre J.D. Jaffe al (703) 841- Lopez 703-222-7704. 2514 o escribe a: [email protected].

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 Hora Santa: nos dijo ¿No puedes acompañarme por Jose Lopez 703-222-7704. una hora? El grupo de oración de la parroquia los invita a una Hora de Adoración delante del Santísimo normalmente Grupo de Jóvenes : domingos 2:30–5pm— todos lo últimos sábados del més. La próxima hora santa Información: Guadalupe Barrera: 703– 655–2729. será el 26 de julio.

Catequesis Para Niños y Jóvenes : domingos 11– 12:30. Grupo Divina Misericordia y Compasión ¿Conoce a alguien Llamar a: 703-273-4868. que se encuentre solo y enfermo? ¿Sabe de alguien que

Sacramentos para Estudiantes de Secundaria : llamar necesite de la palabra de Dios y de la compañía de miembros a la Oficina de Jovenes al teléfono 703-591-6089, ó email a de su iglesia? Un grupo de personas de nuestra parroquia [email protected] . visita a los miembros de la comunidad que se encuentran enfermos en los hospitales ó en sus casas. Se brinda Legion de Maria: sabado 5:00—6:30 pm ó domingo 11 oraciones y compañía a todas aquellas personas delicadas de am—12:30 pm. salud. Tambien un ministro le puede traer comunión ó puede Información: Virginia Pierson —[email protected] pedir que un sacerdote le visite para recibir los sacramentos. Por favor llamen a Gilma Orozco al 571-238-6634. Información general: llamar a Diacono Jose Lopez 703- 222-7704. Grupo de Oración Sábados 6-8:30pm, Salon de Nuestra Sra de La Guadalupe. Información: Jose Ferrufino: 703-250-1343. SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ST. LEO THE GREAT CHURCH FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA www.stleofairfax.com July 20, 2014