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Let's
D.A.N.C.E. - "Let's D.A.N.C.E." is a casual night of dining,
dancing and fun. All proceeds benefit St. Leo the Great School. For
reservations, contact the Director of Development at 392-8450 or email
jtraeger@stleoschool.org.
Fall Baseball - St. Leo Athletic Association
is sponsoring fall baseball for boys ages 8 - 13 as of July 31 of this year.
Games are played on Saturday or Sunday afternoons from 1:00 - 4:00 PM. The
season begins September 6 and ends October 19. This is a low intensity program
with no records kept or championships awarded and minimal practices. The
objective is honing skills both as individual players and as teams while
in competition with teams from other areas. Registration is at St. Leo Church
on Monday, July 28 at 8:00 PM in room 3. Cost is $30 per player. Additional
details will be given at registration. Please note: Coaches and players
are needed for all age groups. If there are not enough players or coaches
to sign up, we will not be able to field the teams.
Grocery
Certificate Program - Our grocery certificate program directly benefits
St. Leo's Parish without any additional expense from parishioners. Parishioners
are asked to purchase gift certificates for their own use at various local
grocery stores. St. Leo's then received a nominal portion. All you need
to do to help the parish is:
1. Choose the store(s) you wish to shop. 2. Determine the amount of certificates
you wish to buy. 3. Purchase certificates from Church after weekend masses
or purchase certificates from the School Office. It's that simple! For each
dollar purchased through this program, St. Leo's receives a 5% rebate. Participating
stores are Giant, Weis, Darrenkamps, John Herrs, Stauffers (including the
Garden Center) and Redner's. A little planning with everyone's grocery budget
will greatly benefit the parish.
Attention All Teens - The Senior High youth group frequently has
many activities and meetings planned. Please refer to the calendar above
for specific activities and meeting dates. The Junior High youth group meets
once or twice per month (usually on a Monday). Again, please refer to the
calendar above for specific activities and meeting dates for the Junior
High group. Generally, youth group meetings of any kind are held in the
Weber Activities Center (WAC). Permission slips and more information about
meeting and Youth events can be obtained from the Coordinator of Youth Ministry,
Mrs. Mary Ellen Reitmeyer. The phone number for the Youth Office is (717)
394-1035 or email youth_ministry@stleos.org.
Check out the Youth Ministry section on the Parish web site... Visit the
Youth Page now!
Armata Bianca Calling all children ages
4 -12. Our Lady needs you. Come and join us on Wednesday afternoons during
the school year from 3:15 - 4:30 and see what we are all about. We meet
in rooms 3 & 4 for a snack, then journey into the chapel where we sing
songs, offer prayer intentions, share sacrifices and answered prayers, and
pray the rosary together. Occasionally, we participate in service activities,
watch exciting movies and do special crafts. Each week someone has an opportunity
to take the statue of Our Lady home! Please call the church office at 394-1742
for more information.
Knights of Columbus -
Council #6810 invites all men over age 18 to join the largest Catholic Fraternal
Organization in the U.S. Local council is active in various charitable programs
and raises money for Mom's House and PARC. For more information call the
rectory at 394-1742 or email jerrycase1@cs.com
or click on the "Knights of Columbus" link above.
Social Justice Action
Group - A small group of parishioners met with the Parish Council
Social Justice Chair to discuss possible projects that a newly formed Group
might undertake this year. Volunteers are needed to take part in five or
six activities over the next ten months. Most projects are still in the
plannng stage. If you are interested in some good old fashioned "Catholic
Action", please call the rectory at 394-1742.
Greeters Needed - Any individual, family or
organization who would like to be a greeter at the 5:30, 9:00 or 11:00 Masses,
please call the Parish Office at 394-1742. This is a new program at St.
Leo's, and any help you can give to get it started would be greatly appreciated.
Legion of Mary
- Even though The Legion of Mary at St. Leo the Great started in 1999, membership
is still open. Be part of this loving experience of service and prayer as
a Legionary. For more information, please call the Rectory at 394-1742.
My Home Towne Reproductions - Anyone interested
in purchasing a My Home Towne Reproduction of St. Leo the Great School or
the Parish Church, please call the school office at (717) 392-2441. The
cost of the school is $14 and there are a limited number available. A small
number of church reproductions are also available (seconds) for $8 each.
Rosary
- Pray the Rosary as a family in the chapel before 9:00AM Mass on Sunday.
Books are available to help you.
Children's
Liturgy of the Word - Children's Liturgy of the Word is usually
held on the 4th Sunday of each month at the 9:00AM Mass (except summertime).
To find out more about this committee, click on the link above. Any adult
interested in serving on this committee should call the Parish Office
at 394-1742. Check the calendar above to see if or when children's liturgy
will be celebrated this month.
Baptismal Preparation Seminar - Baptism instruction
class is required for parents who wish to have their child
baptized in our parish. Both parents are required to attend;
sponsors and godparents are encouraged to attend. Pre-registration
is required. Class should be attended prior to the birth
of the child, and must be attended prior to the baptism.
Please contact the rectory at 394-1742 to register.
RCIA News -
RCIA means Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. The RCIA process is
not just a group-convert class. The goal of the RCIA process is to build
Discipleship. It is the process by which the Church initiates unbaptized
adults or baptized Christians of other faith traditions into full Communion
with the Catholic Church. Along with the catechetical teachers and team
members, each Catechumen or Candidate is accompanies on their Journey
of Faith by a sponsor. A sponsor is more often referred to as a companion.
Someone to walk the journey and to share their faith with the candidate.
Remember that by our Baptism we are all called to be disciples, to evangelize,
and to share our faith. If you, or someone you know is interested in participating
in the RCIA process as an inquirer into the Catholic Church, or as a companion,
please call the Parish Office at 394-1741.
Food
Collection for the Poor - Cash donations and grocery certificates
for the needy are collected on the third weekend of every month. The generous
contributions you continue to make enable St. Leo to meet its committment
to those in need. Many thanks to those who continue to contribute each
month. If you would like to help with this effort, call the rectory at
394-1742.
Charismatic Prayer
Group - The Charismatic Prayer Group meets every Tuesday evening
at 7:00PM in the Chapel.
Athletic
Association - The St. Leo the Great Athletic Association meets monthly
on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00PM in Room 1 of the Church.
Adopt-A-Plot
- The flower beds around the church and school buildings are maintained
by St. Leo families. If you would like to share in the beautification
of the grounds, please join the Adopt-A-Plot group. Your family would
be reponsible to weed, trim and mulch their plots through the Fall (mulch
and flowers provided by Parish). If you would like to tend a garden plot
at St. Leo, call the Rectory at 394-1742 or email the rectory at secretary@stleos.org.
Cursillo
Group - The Cursillo Movement makes it possible for people to
live what is fundamental for being a Christian. It makes it possible to
fulfill their baptismal responsibility. It helps people discover and fulfill
their personal vocations. It promotes the creation of core groups of Christians
who leaven their environments (home, work, school, etc.) with the Gospel.
The purpose of the Cursillo Movement is to bring about a change in our
environments. It is a deliberate act to bring Jesus Christ into the world.
The Cursillo Group meets every Wednesday evening at 7:30PM after mass,
except for the 4th Wednesday when there is Ultreya at 7:30PM. For more
information, call the rectory at 394-1742 or click on the "Cursillo
Group" link above.
Ultreya
- Meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7:30PM.
Reconciliation
- The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered Wednesday evenings at 6:30PM
and Saturday afternoons from 4:00 - 5:00PM, and any time by appointment.
Marriage Preparation Program - In order
to facilitate marriage preparation and increase its value to our engaged
couples, a 12-month preparation period is expected. Most engaged couples
take at least one year to prepare for their marriage.
Youth Mass - Attention
all 7th through 12th grade students... You are invited
to participate in a Youth Liturgy. There will be a Youth Liturgy
the last Saturday of every month at 5:30PM Mass, so if you are interested
in participating, please call the Rectory at 394-1742. Also, any 9th through
12th grade students interested in being part of the Teen Choir,
please call the Rectory at 394-1742.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Past
Events ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Family
Mardi Gras Celebration - This celebration of Mardi Gras, held
on March 4, 2003, was fun for the entire family.
Valentine's Day Dance
& Social - St. Leo Parish held their 2nd Annual Valentine's
Day Dance & Social on Saturday, February 14, 2004 from 7:00 PM - 11:00
PM in the school gym. DJ Deb Hayes entertained.
School Registration - Registration
for St. Leo the Great School for grades K - 8 for the next year is held
annually in December. If you have any questions, please call the school
office at 392-2441.
Christmas Giving
Tree - Our annual Christmas Giving Tree provides us with an opportunity
to help make the holiday season special for someone by choosing a tag
from the tree. The tag describes a person (child or adult) wishing for
a simple Christmas gift.
Parish Festivals:
Oktoberfest 2004 - We had another
beautiful day for our 2004 Oktoberfest. Thanks to all who stopped by for
some food, fun, and fellowship!
Oktoberfest 2003
Oktoberfest 2002
Harvest
Fest 2001 (Italian Fest and Yard Sale) - The St. Leo Harvest Festival
was held on September 28 - 29, 2001. It started with an Italian Fest,
then a parish wide yard sale, Harvest Fest activities, quilt raffle and
closed with a concert by Steadfast and a prayer for peace ceremony.
100% of the proceeds have been allocated to be donated to a September
11th relief fund. Thank you to the organizers, all the volunteers who
gave their time and talents, to the parishioners who patronized the event
and to Father Sullivan for recognizing the healing that transpires from
doing and giving.
Harvest Jubilee 2000
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