ST. LEO the GREAT CHURCH FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA July 20, 2014
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ST. LEO THE GREAT CHURCH FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA www.stleofairfax.com July 20, 2014 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 Pope 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 Christians, to unite to the sacrifice of the Lord's part of Catholic 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. Pope Francis 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 popes. While Vatican, allegedly a group of priests and bishops 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 Catholic Church. 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 salvation 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 natural law. 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 Christ, circumstances can they be approved. The number of men and women who have deep- seated homosexual tendencies is not negligible. Rev. David A. Whitestone, Pastor 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, brother 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 bible 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 parish- 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 Rosary : 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 BAPTISM CLASS IS MANDATORY at Saint 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. ST. LEO THE GREAT CHURCH FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA www.stleofairfax.com July 20, 2014 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 Holy Spirit 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 consecrated life, call Father J.D. Jaffe at dinner (appetizers on us!).