PARISH FAMILY OF ST. LEO, STAMFORD

SAT. (June 8) 2

5:00 PM Catherine Sabia

by Family

SUN. (June 9)

8:00 AM William & Mary Sabia

by Dan & Pat Colangelo

10:00 AM Elisabetta & Vincenza Rosano

& Mary Toth

by Angela & Brian Butler & Family

11:30 AM James Smith

by Eileen & Chris Towne

MON. (June 10)

8:30 AM Irma C. Martinelli

by Fran & Jerry Bobinski

TUES. (June 11)

8:30 AM Jeffrey Corbett

by Alma Hamilton

WEDS. (June 12)

8:30 AM Antonio, Immaculata

& Ferndinando Volane

by daughter/sister Vincenza & Family

THURS. (June 13)

8:30 AM Magdi Mantoura

by wife, Yvette

FRI. (June 14)

8:30 AM Anna Esposito

by Denise, Joe & Family

SAT. (June 15)

8:30 AM For Intentions of Parishioners

5:00 PM Malfalda & William Blair

by Elaine Ferretti & Carol Muccio

SUN. (June 16)

8:00 AM Maria Socci

by Albino & Raffaela Castellucci

10:00 AM Salvatore & Ines Rapisarldi

by Rapisarldi Family

11:30 AM Anna & Antonio Cortese

by Bob Della Valle

The Sanctuary Lamp will burn

in memory of

Jennie Z. Stabile

by Mildred Ritchie & daughters

Send prayer requests to: annhogan@optonline.net

From the Pastor

Raffle tickets are now available, in the church vestibule. You will find an envelope for each registered family. Thanks for all you will do in the next several months to make this another great Fair for St. Leo Parish.

Also, as you know Booth Sponsorships for our Annual Parish Fair were recently mailed to all parishioners. As we remind you each year, Booth Sponsors are a very important part of the success of our Fair. I thank all of those who have contributed to our Fair, in this way, in past years and hope many more will do so this year. Last year we had a record number of Booth Sponsors, and I hope we can do at least as well this year.

In Christ’s Love,

Father’s Day

June 16

Envelopes may be put in

any collection this

weekend. They will be

placed on the altar next

weekend - Father’s Day

Weekend, June 15/16.

BANNS OF MARRIAGE

2nd - Amy Celis & Robert Fanti

2nd - Mary Ellen Kelleher & Charles Lattimer

See our Parish website

Stleostamford.org for pictures of Fr. Grosso’s 40th Anniversary Festivities.

Pentecost Sunday

Offertory Report

Mass Collection ................... $6,086. Credit Card donations ......... $4,251.

Last week’s collection amounted to $10,337.

Thank you for your generosity.

Adult Faith Formation St. Leo Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

Come, and See… St. Leo Parish warmly welcomes you to explore the Catholic faith with us.

All Are Called...Yet inquiry into the Catholic faith is very individual; the Church recognizes that each person’s situation and questions are unique. Because of this, the Church offers a process that is flexible to each person’s faith journey, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. The information provided here is an introduction to what the Catholic Church offers, and to what we provide at St. Leo. Our parish priests welcome the opportunity to speak with you further, as do our parish members, especially the team involved in the RCIA process!

What is the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process by which an adult or young adult is initiated into the Christian way of life, specifically in the Roman Catholic tradition.

What are the Sacraments of Initiation into the Catholic faith? Baptism, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation are the foundational sacraments of a life in Jesus Christ.

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is:

• a process of formation in the Gospel, divided into various periods that respect the individual’s faith journey

• community celebrations marking these periods of formation and deepening faith,

• culminating in the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation.

Who is the RCIA for: The RCIA is for persons who wish to become full members of the Catholic Church, including:

• those who were never baptized,

• those who were baptized into another Christian faith and who are now considering a decision to join the Roman Catholic Church,

• those who were baptized Catholics but have not completed their initiation through reception of the sacraments of Holy Eucharist and Confirmation.

For more information contact Kathy Heslin at: katemheslin@gmail.com.

ST. LEO SENIORS NEWS

JUNE PICNIC MEMBERSHIP MEETING

TUESDAY, June 18, 2019

Sterling Farms, Newfield Avenue (under the tent)

$30. Reservation (If haven’t paid, call Dot Vakos 203-322-7533)

We will conduct the installation of our next cycle officers.

Registration forms, for the Grades 1-8, 2019-2020 Religious Education Program are now due .

If you have not turned in your forms, please do so ASAP. Classes are filling up quickly and some are already full, so you may not get your first choice of day.

New families with grade school children please call or stop by the Religious Education Office for a registration form. Classes are for students in grades 1-8. First grade must be completed before a child can be placed in a 2nd grade program, which is the First Communion & Reconciliation year.

Any questions, please contact the Religious Education office at 203-348-0052.

CREDIT CARD DONATIONS - Summer will be here in a month and many of our parishioners are away on Vacation. We are grateful to those parishioners who make up their envelopes for absent weekends, when they return. Our collections fall off by 20% during the summer months. Our bills do not go away, even if you do.

We hope you will consider making your weekly and/or monthly donation to St. Leo Parish by credit card. Credit Card Forms are located on the table in the vestibule. Any questions? Contact Betty, our parish secretary at 203-322-1669 ext. 1.

2019 We Stand With Christ Appeal

To date we have received $996,564. from 95 families. This is 57% of our goal of

$1,756,925.

June 9, 2019

SAINT LEO PARISH 24 Roxbury Road

Stamford, Connecticut 06902

REV. JAMES D. GROSSO, Pastor

Rev. Robert S. Balan, S.T.D., Parochial Vicar

PARISH SECRETARY: Mrs. Elizabeth Klemm REL.ED. DIRECTOR: Mrs. Eileen Towne

YOUTH MINISTER: Mrs. Holly Connolly

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOR. Mrs. Holly Connolly

REL.ED. OFFICE MANAGER: Mrs. Sue Manning

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC: Mrs. Denise A. Esposito

ORGANIST: Mrs. Alma A.J. Hamilton

BUILDING MGR: Mr. Michael Lombardo

(ext.223)

PARISH TRUSTEES: Marie Cordeiro

Joseph Baranowski

PARISH COUNCIL OFFICERS:

Mr. Michael Nicholson, President 203-357-7737

Mr. John Kennedy, Vice-President 203-329-8285

Mrs. Christine Green, Secretary 203-609-0188

PARISH FINANCE COMMITTEE: Mr. Peter McMullin, Chairman 203-326-5606 MASS SCHEDULE: WEEKENDS: Saturday 5:00 PM

Sunday 8:00, 10:00, 11:30 AM

WEEKDAYS: Monday – Saturday 8:30 AM

CONFESSIONS: Saturdays 4:00-4:45PM

BAPTISM: 2nd & 4th Sundays

of the month

(Pre-Baptism classes - for appointment,

call Eileen Towne at 203-348-0052)

MATRIMONY: By appointment, at least

ONE YEAR in advance

R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults):

Kathy Heslin (203-273-6910)

TELEPHONES:

Rectory: 203-322-1669

Fax: 203-461-9761

Religious Formation: 348-0052

OFFICE HOURS: Rectory: Mon.-Thurs: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Fri.: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

ST. LEO WEBSITE: www.StLeoStamford.org

BULLETIN DEADLINE: Monday at noon is the deadline for articles to be placed in the following weekend’s bulletin.

Parish Registration or change in Information

If you attend our parish on a regular basis, please consider registering with us. It is helpful, especially whenever the need arises for special sacraments, sponsor certificates, religious education classes, etc. Kindly fill in the form below and return it to the rectory either by mail or by dropping it in the collection basket.

Please Print

New:_____ Change:_____ Mr. ___ Mrs. ___ Mr. & Mrs. ___ Miss ___ Ms. ___ First Names:______________________________

Wife’s Maiden Name:________________________

Last Name:________________________________ Street Address:_____________________________ City:__________________ State:_____________ Phone:________________ Zip Code:__________ E-mail address:_____________________________ Name(s) of Children (under 18) & Birth Date(s): ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________

PRAY THE ROSARY ON YOUR LUNCH HOUR

On the 1st Tuesday of every month, the Rosary will be prayed in classroom #7 and will commence promptly at 12:15 pm and end at 12:45 pm. Please bring (optional) your written petitions/intentions to place before Our Lady’s statue. Instruction sheets will be available to those who want to learn to pray the Rosary.

ROSARY FOR WORLD PEACE Please join us on the 3rd Thursday of every month when a World Peace Rosary will be prayed after the 8:30 am Mass in English, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Hungarian, Korean and French.

ROSARY EVERY WEEKDAY AFTER MORNING MASS

We look forward to seeing you and your loved ones. Any questions about either of the Rosary sessions, please call Katie Arnau at 203-564-3626 or Ann Hogan at 203-968-1486.