March 3, 2013 - St. Leo Catholic Church

D
uring the past week training
sessions for Liturgical
Ministers were held. Many
thanks to all who took the time to attend
and participate, while learning and sharing your
ideas and concerns. We are grateful for all that
you do to enhance our liturgy as Extraordinary
Eucharistic Ministers at the Mass, Ushers,
Lectors, Greeters, Sacristans and Acolytes.
The LIGHT is ON for YOU
All Catholics are encouraged to partake
in Reconciliation, a beautiful Sacrament
of the Lord, especially during this season of repentance.
Throughout the Diocese during Lent, churches
will be celebrating the Sacrament at the same
times, on Fridays from 5-7PM and on Saturdays
from 9-11AM. Regularly scheduled Saturday afternoon
confessions will not be heard.
WELCOMING RETURNING AND
INACTIVE CATHOLICS
If you are a Catholic who has been away from the Church,
know that we are thinking about you. We invite you to be an
active part of us again.
LANDINGS is a program that offers a "safe place to land," a
place for listening and for being heard, a place for asking
questions and for reconnecting with the faith as an adult.
A small group of active Catholics, some of them "returnees"
themselves, meets with a small group of inactive or returning
Catholics to share and explore their faith together on Tuesday
evenings,
7-8:15 p.m., in the Parish Life Center.
If you are interested and want more information, contact Peter
& Paula Hand, (239) 221-8878 or paulahand416@gmail.com.
The representatives of the Little
Bethlehem Christians would like
to express their gratitude to all
the parishioners who purchased
their beautiful olive wood carvings.
They were able to raise over
$18,000 to help support the more
than 250 families of carvers who
struggle to live as Christians in
the Holy Land.
40 Days for Life Naples
Spring Campaign
L ooking for a Lenten sacrifice?
Be a witness to moms and dads who think
they have no choice but abortion. Take an hour
to join other St. Leo parishioners in prayer for an
end to abortion during Lent on Wednesday,
March 20 th outside Planned Parenthood in
Naples between 9am and 5pm. Commitment
cards will be available in the pew holders. Simply
take one, fill it out and drop it at the office or
in the collection basket. Instructions and directions
will be available in the church narthex. For
further information call Jack Panozzo at
(239) 287-0885.
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It's not too late to participate in the "Great Adventure
Bible Timeline" series presented by Jeff Cavins, via
DVD. The program is held in the Teleconferencing
Center, located in the Parish Life Education Center,
rooms 13-14. Sessions run from 9:00-10:30am each
Thursday morning. There is no charge for this outstanding
program that takes us for a journey from Adam
& Eve through the New Testament. Each program
stands on its own, so don't be concerned about missing
the previous sessions. You will enjoy this exciting bible
study with Jeff and your fellow parishioners as we
progress through this 24 week program. Come, join in
and be blessed with the rest of us. Any questions call
Ann Hall at 239-220-1322.