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Christ….By Their Holy Actions, the Laity Consecrate the World Itself to God ST. LEO THE GREAT CHURCH FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA www.stleofairfax.com June 8, 2014 Christ….By their holy actions, the laity consecrate the Dear Friends, world itself to God, everywhere offering worship by the holiness of their lives.” The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that “the Church was made manifest to the world on In regards to sharing in the prophetic office of the day of Pentecost by the outpouring of the Holy Christ: “Christ…fulfills this prophetic office, not only Spirit. The gift of the Spirit ushers in a new era - the by the hierarchy…but also by the laity. He accordingly age of the Church, during which Christ manifests, both establishes them as witnesses and provides them makes present, and communicates his work of with the sense of the faith and the grace of the salvation through the liturgy of his Church, ‘until he word….Lay people also fulfill their prophetic mission comes.’ In this age of the Church Christ now lives and by evangelization, ‘that is, the proclamation of Christ acts in and with his Church, in a new way.” by word and the testimony of life.’ For lay people, ‘this evangelization…acquires a specific property and By the gift of the Holy Spirit, Christ continues peculiar efficacy because it is accomplished in the his work of salvation in us, not only when we gather as ordinary circumstances of the world.’” a Church to celebrate the Sacraments but when we recognize and accept our responsibilities towards each And finally, in regards to sharing in the kingly other in matters spiritual and corporal. We are His office of Christ: “By uniting their forces let the laity so Body animated by the Holy Spirit. We are at the same remedy the institutions and conditions of the world time both recipients of God’s life or grace, and when the latter are an inducement to sin, that these channels through whom the grace of God flows to may be conformed to the norms of justice, favoring others. rather than hindering the practice of virtue. By so doing they will impregnate culture and human works Quoting from the Second Vatican Council, the with a moral value….The laity can also feel called, or Catechism of the Catholic Church states: “The faithful, be in fact called, to cooperate with their pastors in the who by Baptism are incorporated into Christ and service of the ecclesial community, for the sake of its integrated into the People of God, are made shares in growth and life. This can be done through the exercise their particular way in the priestly, prophetic, and of different kinds of ministries according to the grace kingly office of Christ, and have their own part to play and charisms which the Lord has been pleased to in the mission of the whole Christian people in the bestow on them.” Church and in the world….By reason of their special vocation it belongs to the laity to seek the Kingdom of +++++ God by engaging in temporal affairs and directing We welcome seminarian Stephen Vaccarro. them according to God’s will.” Stephen has completed his first year of theology at Pontifical College Josephinum. Stephen is a graduate Again, quoting from the Second Vatican of the University of Virginia and a member of St. Council, the Catechism makes clear that the lay Michael parish in Annandale. He will be with us faithful participate in Christ’s priestly, prophetic, and through mid August when he will return to the kingly offices. seminary. I know he looks forward to learning more about the life of a parish priest and serving you in In regards to sharing in the priestly office of many different ways this summer. I am honored that Christ: “The laity, dedicated as they are to Christ and we at St. Leo have the opportunity to be part of his anointed by the Holy Spirit, are marvelously called vocational discernment and look forward to our time and prepared so that even richer fruits of the Holy together. Spirit may be produced in them. For all their works, prayers, and apostolic undertakings, family and In Christ, married life, daily work, relaxation of mind and body, if they are accomplished in the Spirit – indeed even the hardships of life if patiently born – all of these become spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Rev. David A. Whitestone, Pastor PENTECOST SUNDAY —Please remember in your prayers the repose of the souls of the faithful departed, especially: Helen Noterman, sister of Peg Armstrong; Joanne Bretana Padilla, sister of Charles Bretana. Monday 1 Kgs 17:1-6; Mt 5:1-12 —We ask you to remember those in need of our daily Tuesday 1 Kgs 17:7-16; Mt 5:13-16 prayers. Wednesday Acts 11:21b-26, 13:1-3; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday 1 Kgs 18:41-46; Mt 5:20-26 Come Pray the Rosary : Wednesdays 7:00 -7:45 pm (Our Friday 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16; Mt 5:27-32 Lady of Perpetual Help) and Fridays Holy Hour 8-9 pm Saturday 1 Kgs 19:19-21; Mt 5:33-37 (Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal). Praying the Rosary Sunday Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9; 2 Cor 13:11-13; allows Mary to form and mold us with her tenderly, Jn 3:16-18 motherly care according to the image of her Son. MASS INTENTIONS T.E.A.M. Retreat for Teenagers The Arlington Legion of Mary is sponsoring a retreat for teenagers on Saturday, June 28 th , 8 June 9 through June 15 am -5 pm. The cost of the retreat is $35 per child. The retreat includes skits, fun games, prayers and other exciting activities. Mon.: 6:15 Ramon Baez, Jr. For more information contact Dr. Seggy Acosta at 703-392- 9:00 Samuel Jones 6420 or Father Baez at the rectory office. Tues.: 6:15 Phero Nguyen Van Lai 9:00 Stephen Pepin Gabriel Project Pregnant? Need Help? The Gabriel Project is a Pro-Life Wed.: 6:15 Marianna McNeill movement offering parish- based pastoral care to women in 9:00 James Witek a crisis pregnancy or expectant mothers simply in need of support. St. Leo the Great is an active participant in this Thurs.: 6:15 Derrick D’Souza ministry with volunteer “Angels” willing & able to help. For 9:00 Frank Fetta volunteer info on Gabriel Project contact Michele Healy: [email protected] or for help call 1-866-444-3553. Fri.: 6:15 Special Intention 9:00 Margaret A. Gleason Altar Server Training Finally! The chance you have been waiting for! Sat.: 9:00 James Rodgers All rising fifth graders in both Saint Leo School 5:00 Special Intention as well as students in the CCD program are invited to train to serve. Training will be Sun.: 7:30 For the Parish conducted on the following dates: 9:00 Father’s Day Novena June 14 th 10:15 am-12:15 pm 11:00 Father’s Day Novena June 21 st 10:15 am-12:15 pm 1:00 Father’s Day Novena June 28 th 10:15 am-12:15 pm 5:00 Father’s Day Novena July 12 th 10:15 am-12:15 pm Candidates must attend at least two of the 4 training In addition to the regular schedule of Masses, Mass has been sessions to become proficient. Please confirm your child will offered for the following intentions: Beatriz Fernandez, Claudia be attending by calling Fr. Baez at the parish office (703- de Fernandez, Special Intention, Michael & Anna Sciora, 273-5369). You can also e-mail at [email protected]. Marian & Antonio Staniorski, Nick & David Doan, Special Intention, Elizabeth DiVall Lynch, Girard Lynch, Bush Family, Father Jerry Wooton will lead a pilgrimage to Italy JB & Zella West, Frank Jr & Kay McGrail, Special Intention, November 10—21, 2014. We will visit Venice, Florence, Mercedes Averia, Special Intention, Special Intention. Assisi, and Rome, to include an audience with the Holy Father, Pope Francis, and daily Mass. The cost is $2875 BAPTISM CLASS IS MANDATORY at Saint per person (dble. room rate -includes airfare, hotel & most Leo. The next class is Tuesday, June 10 th at meals. Does not include airline fuel surcharges or taxes) 7:30 pm in the St. Mark room. Please call the For more information, please pick up a brochure from the rectory office (703-273-5369) to register. parish office or call Father Wooton at 202-277-2883. Vacation Bible School 2014: Low Gluten Hosts are available for those who need them. Please see registration information in the Please inform the sacristan before Mass begins. Religious Education section of the bulletin. ST. LEO THE GREAT CHURCH FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA www.stleofairfax.com June 8, 2014 A VOCATION VIEW ADULT FAITH FORMATION “There are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit.” Is the Lord inviting you to share your Faith & Food at P.J. Skidoos gifts as a priest, deacon, sister or brother? Please join us Monday, July 7 th at 7:00 pm, Call Father J.D. Jaffe at (703) 841-2514 or for an evening of fellowship & lively write: [email protected]. 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: Get Going Into the Wild [email protected] or 703-273-7277. Join The King’s Men on “Into the Wild”- an outdoor, For addional informaon, please contact Carolyn Smith: experiential retreat for men, July 10-13 , at Prince William Forest National Park (Triangle, VA).
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