POPE ST. LEO THE GREAT
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November 07, 2021 Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time 110 Old Hojack Lane, PO Box 725, Hilton, NY 14468-0725 | P: 585-392-2710 | E: [email protected] | W:www.stleochurch.org POPE ST. LEO THE GREAT OUR PATRON SAINT He was a Roman aristocrat, and was the first pope to have been called "the Great". He is perhaps best known for having met Attila the Hun in 452 and persuaded him to turn back from his invasion of Italy. It was during Leo's papacy that the term "Pope," which previously meant any bishop, came to exclusive- ly mean the Bishop of Rome. In 440, Leo was unanimously elected as the next pope to succeed Pope Sixtus III. Pope Leo saw himself as privileged to sit in the Chair of St Peter and worked diligently as "Peter's succes- sor." Over time, Leo became known as one of the best administrative popes of the ancient Church. During his reign, he fought to preserve the unity of the Church and its faith. Pope Leo I continuously worked to oppose and root out numerous here- sies threatening the Western Church, including Pelagianism and Manichae- ism. He wrote a letter setting down the Church's official teaching on Je- sus Christ as One Person with a hu- man and a divine nature that could not be separated. To this day, Leo's letter is praised, not only for bringing peace, but for preserving the fullness of Christian truth and doctrine. Along with his dynamic faith and outstand- ing theological wisdom, Pope Leo I was courageous. He led Rome's defense against Attila the Hun's barbarian invasion on Italy in 452, by taking on the role of peacemaker. Pope Leo I was renowned for his profoundly spiritual sermons. Nearly 100 sermons and 150 letters of Leo I have been preserved. Leo died on November 10, 461, and wished to be buried as close as possible to St. Peter's tomb. In 1754, Pope Benedict XIV proclaimed Leo I a Doctor of the Church. Pope Leo I faithfully held to the belief that everything he did and said as pope represented Jesus Christ, and St. Peter. His feast day is celebrated on No- vember 10.
Transcript of POPE ST. LEO THE GREAT
November 07, 2021 Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
110 Old Hojack Lane, PO Box 725, Hilton, NY 14468-0725 | P: 585-392-2710 | E: [email protected] | W:www.stleochurch.org
POPE ST. LEO THE GREAT OUR PATRON SAINT
He was a Roman aristocrat, and was the first pope to have been called "the Great". He is perhaps best known for having met Attila the Hun in 452 and persuaded him to turn back from his invasion of Italy. It was during Leo's papacy that the term "Pope," which previously meant any bishop, came to exclusive-ly mean the Bishop of Rome. In 440, Leo was unanimously elected as the next pope to succeed Pope Sixtus III. Pope Leo saw himself as privileged to sit in the Chair of St Peter and worked diligently as "Peter's succes-sor." Over time, Leo became known as one of the best administrative popes of the ancient Church. During his reign, he fought to preserve the unity of the Church and its faith. Pope Leo I continuously worked to oppose and root out numerous here-sies threatening the Western Church, including Pelagianism and Manichae-ism. He wrote a letter setting down the Church's official teaching on Je-sus Christ as One Person with a hu-man and a divine nature that could not be separated. To this day, Leo's letter is praised, not only for bringing peace, but for preserving the fullness of Christian truth and doctrine. Along with his dynamic faith and outstand-ing theological wisdom, Pope Leo I was courageous. He led Rome's defense against Attila the Hun's barbarian invasion on Italy in 452, by taking on the role of peacemaker. Pope Leo I was renowned for his profoundly spiritual sermons. Nearly 100 sermons and 150 letters of Leo I have been preserved. Leo died on November 10, 461, and wished to be buried as close as possible to St. Peter's tomb. In 1754, Pope Benedict XIV proclaimed Leo I a Doctor of the Church. Pope Leo I faithfully held to the belief that everything he did and said as pope represented Jesus Christ, and St. Peter. His feast day is celebrated on No-vember 10.
ADVENT SALES Advent begins Sunday, November 28. Do you have your
supply of Advent candles? Do you need a new Advent wreath? Sunday’s Word will also be available. Sunday’s Word is a publi-cation intended for those who wish to preread the scriptures of the day as preparation for the celebration of Mass, or who have diffi-culty hearing or feel the need to read the text as it is proclaimed for full comprehension. The readings are available for the week-ends and Holy Days. Similarly, the eucharistic prayers are also included. Advent materials will be available November 13.
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL BLOOD DRIVE
Last week the Red Cross had another successful blood drive at St. Leo’s. Twenty-seven pints of blood were collected which will benefit 81 patients. Thank you to all who contributed to help save 81 lives. Blood is always needed. The next Red Cross at St. Leo’s will be Wednesday, December 29 from 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Contact the Red Cross to schedule an online appointment.
WEST BY NORTHWEST ULTREYA - A Cursillo Center of the Rochester Dio-cese. Ultreya meets the last Saturday of each month at 5:15 PM MINISTRY TO THE SICK: Contact Margaret, 392–8064; Theresa, 392-4856 or the Parish Office 392-2710; concerning the needs of the sick, hospi-talized or shut-ins. Those unable to attend Mass regularly will have Holy Communion brought to their homes. Parish Membership: those who choose to worship regularly with us are invited and welcome to join our parish community offering your time, talent and financial support. Call the Parish Office, 392-2710 to register. Christian Formation: Ongoing education for Pre-School through adults. Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA): Our faith community invites anyone who is interested in becoming Catholic or wishes to be fully initiated into the Catholic Church by their Sacraments contact Mary Lou Rosien, 594-2621, [email protected]. Sacrament of Marriage: Call the Parish Office, 392-2710 when you be-come engaged. Sacrament of Baptism: Call Carol Steiger at [email protected] 392-9558. six months before the anticipated birth date. Parent class is re-quired.
THIS WEEK AT ST. LEO’S Monday Mass: 5:30 PM; Tuesday – Thursday Mass 8:30 AM Friday Communion Service 8:30 AM Monday - November 8
5:30 PM Mass 6:15 PM Cursillo Group, Room 2 6:30 PM Stewardship Council 7:00 PM Festive Choir
Tuesday - November 9! 2:00 PM Confraternity of Christian Women, Room 5
Wednesday - November 10 9:00 AM 6:00 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
12:00 PM Rosary for the USA 7:00 PM Evangelization Committee, Room 5 7:00 PM Handbell Choir, Room 2
Thursday - November 11
VETERAN’S DAY—OFFICE CLOSED Friday - November 12
8:30 AM Communion Service 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM St. Mark’s Mental Hlth Talk, Gary Zimack
Saturday-November 13 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM Stewardship Day, St. John of Rochester 9:30 AM Mass
10:30 AM St. Leo Mental Health Talk, Gary Zimack 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Confession 3:20 PM Rosary NOTE NEW TIMES 4:00 PM Mass
Sunday - November 14 8:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM New Parishioner Brunch 9:00AM Social Justice, Room 5
10:30 AM Mass with Children’s Liturgy 11:45 AM Adult Bible Study - “The Real Presence of Jesus”
6:00 PM Mass
VACCINATION RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION For those whose conscience will not let them get the COVID
vaccination on religious grounds, check out the following resources that include a template letter:
https://www.ncbcenter.org
(https://www.ncbcenter.org/ncbc-news/vaccineletter
Let us remember in prayer John Collins, Frank Furtner, father of Tom Furtner,
Mary McDonald Camille, Patricia Maher, Joyce Wilson, Eternal rest grant unto them and let perpetual light
shine upon them.
SCRIPTURE CORNER Do you want to spend time in prayer each day? A good way to begin is to read or reread the daily Scripture readings. Prepare for Mass by taking a few moments to read the Scripture readings. Readings for the Week of November 07, 2021 Sunday: 1 Kgs 17:10-16/Heb 9:24-28/Mk 12:38-44 Monday: Wis 1:1-7/Lk 17:1-6 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 121 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17/Jn 2:13-22 Wednesday: Wis 6:1-11/Lk 17:11-19 Thursday: Wis 7:22n—8:1/Lk 17:20-25 Friday: Wis 13:1-9/Lk 17:26-37 Saturday: Wis 18:14-16, 19:6-9/Lk 18:1-8 Sunday Dn 12:1-3/Heb 10:11-14, 18/Mk 13:24-32 FORMED: Get Catholic videos, books, etc. for all ages! To sign up for FREE, just visit us here: https://stleo.formed.org
The Sunday Mass will be live streamed on the
St. Leo Hilton Facebook page on Saturday at 5 PM.
Confessions will be heard Saturday from 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Rosary will be prayed Saturday at 4:20 PM
MASS SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEK Monday - Weekday
5:30 PM Maurice Keaty (Family) Tuesday - The Dedication of the Latern Basilica
8:30 AM David Lane (Sue Lorz) Wednesday - St. Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church
OUR PATRON SAINT 8:30 AM Tom Bailey Kathleen Curatalo (Fr. Joe)
Thursday - St. Martin of Tours, Bishop 8:30 AM NO MASS OFFICE IS CLOSED
Friday - St. Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr 8:30 AM Communion Service
Saturday - St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin 5:00 PM Bruce Mance (Bea Eichas)
Sunday - Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM Brian Anger (John and Karen Christman)
10:30 AM Anastacia Sagra (daughter, Wilma) 6:00 PM James Albano (Diane Albano)
Our Sanctuary Candle burns in prayer for the intentions of Carol Struble. From: Sheryl Camp
SATURDAY MASS SCHEDULE BEGINNING
NEXT SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13 MASS WILL BEGIN AT 4:00 PM
CONFESSION: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM ROSARY: 3:20 PM MASS: 4:00 PM
THIS MASS IS LIVE-STREAMED
ST. LEO PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Provide a warm and supportive community to aid in the salvation of souls, to
promote evangelization, and to serve God, our congregation and our world.
Ministry Team Rev. Dr. Joseph Catanise, SFO, Pastor; [email protected] Deacon, Jim Steiger, [email protected] - 392-9558 Deacon, Jeff Serbicki, [email protected] - 392-2710 Finance Director, Marisa Stieve; Administrative Assistant, Carol Rotolo, [email protected] Youth Minister, Michele Pechie, [email protected] Christian Formation Coordinators, Nina (Rita) Rivera, [email protected] Mary Lou Rosien, [email protected] Director of Music & Liturgy, Patricia Gorman: [email protected] Bulletin Editor, Sharon Prince; [email protected] Finance Council Chair, Dan Schwind; [email protected] Pastoral Council Chair, David Jones 392-5087; [email protected] Stewardship Council Chair, Carol Lennon; [email protected]
IN NEED OF OUR PRAYER Meg Camp, Owen Camp, Karen Cardone, John Collins, Jay Confer, Susan Crump, Christine Davison, Aiden Dreher, Steve Ewert, John Flanagan, Lynn Frisch, Pamela Godshalk, Don Hettig, Evelyn Hoff-man, Walter Horylev, Ed Hubbell, Ernest Hubbell, Janette Hundley, Justine Kauffman, Justine Kelly, Inge Kresimon, Pete Kutzer, Dcn. Bill Lenhart, Don Mac Kenzie, Paul Marvin, Catherine McGinnis, Erin Merritt, Sue Nealon, Norene Peter, Kathi Popowich, Jennifer Pringle, Anne Reyner, Laura Richter, Ken Robinson, Jamie Roth-fuss. Maddie Scheuerman, Sara Shiveler, David Smith, Sr. Donna Smith, Linda Smith, Cameron Tomlin, Mary Beth Turiano-Fox, Marily Vargas, Marilyn Walker, Bob Wilhelm, Carol Williams, Pat Wilson, Ron Wilson, Mary Wirth, Sally Woodley, and all in need of prayer.
CMA Save paper, save postage, save the environment
Thanks to your generous response for our 2021-2022 Catholic Ministries Appeal, we have reached 46.94% of our goal with $35,675.00 pledged. This is outstanding! If everyone contributes according to his/her ability the goal is certain to be reached. New this year: make your gift by Text
Text “CMA” to 585-257-2929 or 833641-0518 Follow the prompts—our code is 259 Register your credit or debit card
Opt to receive your acknowledgments by email instead of paper Set up your pledge online, create your installment plan online Consider a sustaining Gift (a recurring monthly gift that continues after May 31) and gives St. Leo’s a head start on next year’s cam-paign.
This year the pledges have to be mailed to an address in Ithaca and requires a U.S. Postal stamp. Please do not send cash, use a check or money order made out to CMA. All monies raised in the CMA are only used for the programs, services, and ministries for which they are designated. No gifts to the CMA are used to satisfy legal fees or settlement costs associated with abuse.
RCIA SESSION BEGIN NOVEMBER 15
Are you baptized in any faith, but never received the Sacra-ments of Eucharist or Confirmation? Join St. Leo’s RCIA classes beginning Monday, November 15 from 6-8 PM. Contact Mary Lou Rosien for details: [email protected].
HANDBELL CHOIR NEWS
Our St. Leo Hand Bell choir will be ringing at the 6:00PM Christmas Eve Mass! But we are missing a few ringers. If you like hearing the Bells, why not join us?
We need people of all ages, from 5th grade & up. No experi-ence needed. For more information call or text Heather
Come to the rehearsal on Wednesday at 7 PM in Room 2.
THE FIFTEEN PROMISES OF MARY TO THOSE WHO PRAY THE ROSARY
“1. Whoever shall faithfully serve me by the recitation of the Rosary will receive signal graces.”
The November Rosary Society meeting will be in Church Wednesday, November 10 at 12 Noon starting with the Rosary for our Country. We will go to Room 5 where Anne Reyner will give a presentation on the Miraculous Medal. All are welcome.
BROTHER, CAN YOU SPARE A COAT? St. Leo Social Justice Committee is sponsoring a “Coat Drive”
to aid and welcome incoming refugees from Afghanistan the week-ends of November 14/21. Fifty-seventy refugees have already ar-rived in the Rochester area with a total of 200 expected in the near future...many arrive in need and ill prepared for the upcoming win-ter weather.
Bins for both “NEW” and “GENTLY USED” coats will be in the Parish Life Center. Coats for men, women and children are needed so please pick up an item the next time you are out shop-ping...and search those closets! While primarily focusing on coats, contributions of hats, gloves and mittens are also welcomed and appreciated.
If unable to contribute any clothing but you wish to help, mon-etary donations can be made. Place your donation in an envelope marked “Coat Drive” and placed in the collection box. Checks should be made out to St. Leo Church with “Coat Drive” in the memo field.
Help us reach our goal of 100 coats! Working in conjunction with the Catholic Family Center, coats received will be delivered to the CFC who will distribute items to incoming refugees; any sur-plus will be distributed to the CFC supported shelters including Francis Center, Sanctuary House and Place of Hope.
Please call Jack Norris at 613-5879 with any questions.
GARY ZIMAK - GIVE UP WORRY FOR GOOD! Mr. Zimak will be at St. Mark’s, Friday Nov. 12 at 7 PM and
at St. Leo’s on Saturday, Nov. 13. Saturday will begin with Mass at 9:30 AM followed by his talk at 10:30 AM. Learn how to move past fear to hope and find peace in this pandemic world. All are invited and welcome.
SNOWBIRDS
Each year a number of parishioners head south for warmer climates. If you will be away and wish to receive the parish bulle-tin, please complete the following and drop it in the collection bas-ket or return it to the Parish Office. Help us save money on postage by advising us the begin and end date to avoid paying “postage due” for your returned envelopes.
Name:_________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________
“Winter address:”________________________________
______________________________________________ I will be leaving on:_______________________ I will return on:____________________________ Please send the bulletin: Yes No
ELECTRONIC GIVING Thank you to all who have signed up for electronic giving. Much time is save by using electronic giving. It helps facilitate our
bookkeeping. Did you forget your envelope again when you came to church? Do you want to find an easy way to give to the church without wor-
rying about writing checks and finding envelopes? Then why not sign up for electronic giving. It is easy to do. There is a simple form (in the Parish Life Center) that needs to be filled out. You can choose to give weekly or monthly. You can choose whether or not to add the Holydays to your electronic giving schedule. Just fill out the form and send it along with a voided check and you are done.
If you ever need anything changed, added or subtracted or stopped, all it takes is a simple phone call or an email. We would be happy to email the form to you to get started. If you are interested in starting electronic giving or have questions, feel free to call the Parish Office at 392-2710.
