March 3, 2013 - St. Leo Catholic Church

March 3, 2013
We are a welcoming Catholic Community called by God to live
out the message of Christ in love and service to all people.
28290 Beaumont Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34134 • Phone (239) 992-0901 • Fax (239) 992-5282
www.stleocatholicchurch.org • Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am - 4 pm
Daily Mass in Lent, M-F: 8 am, 12 noon Sat:8 am • Confessions during Lent: Friday 5-7pm, Sat. 9-11am
Saturday Vigil Masses: 3:30 & 5:30 pm • Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 am & 5 pm
Se habla Español • Misa en español 7 pm y las confesiones antes de la misa
Mówimy po polsku • Mass in Polish: 3rd Sunday of the month: 1:30 pm

ctÜ|á{ fàtyy
Rev. Jarek (Jaroslaw) Sniosek ...................... Administrator
Rev. Jim Cogan ............................................ Parochial Vicar
Rev. Jaime Gonzalez .................................... Parochial Vicar-Sacerdote
Rev. Henry Januszkiewicz ........................... Priest in Residence
Brigitte Stefka ................................................ Bookkeeper-
Administrative Assistant
Rose Deffenbaugh .......................................... Religious Ed Director
Joan Raab ...................................................... Parish Records,Reception
Bob Bogacz ................................................... Maintenance Supervisor
Maria Rico ...................................................... Maintenance
Hermilo Calderon ............................................ Maintenance
Perry Fusco .................................................... Maintenance
Elsy Hernandez .............................................. Bulletin, Recepción
ehernandez@stleocatholicchurch.org
Christian Brothers ........................................ Home 947-9098
www.christianbrothers.info .......................... Office 992-7700
Br. T. M. Connolly, C.F.C
Br. Benedict McDonough, C.F.C.
P.O. Box 716 Bonita Springs, FL 34133
Office Hours: 8:30 am - 11:30 am Monday & Thursday
PLEASE NOTE:
Next Saturday the 3:30 pm
Overflow Mass will be
moved from the Parish
Life Center to the
Activities Building.
St. Leo is hosting the
Diocesan Couples
Anniversary Celebration
in the Parish Life Center.
ctÜ|á{ V{âÜv{ fâÑÑÉÜà
Thank you for your continued generosity!
Date
February 23 & February 24
Church Support
$ 38,074.66
Candle Box
$ 575.52
Poor Box
$ 727.90
Second Collection
$3,731.00
Reporting and records for
“Making Room for More” (blue envelopes in pews)
are kept separately and annual
tax letters are sent to donors of $100 and over.
Following the March Finance Council meeting we
will be able to furnish a detailed parish financial
report to parishioners.
Second Collection next week will for
Catholic Relief Services
Those parishioners who wish to
bring communion to their spouses
should contact the parish office to pick
up a pyx with the St. Leo inscription
on it.
Weekend Mass Schedule
March 9-10
Saturday
3:30 pm Fr. Michael Monshau
3:30 pm - Overflow Fr. Jim - Activities Building
5:30 pm Fr. Jarek
Sunday
7:30 am Fr. Jarek
9:30 am Fr. Michael Monshau
9:30 am - Overflow Fr. Jim
11:30 am Fr. Jarek
5:00 pm Fr. Jaime
7:00 pm Fr. Jaime

[Éã T Çxã cÉÑx |á V{ÉáxÇ
The voting by cardinals to elect the next pope takes
place behind the locked doors of the Sistine Chapel, following
a highly detailed procedure last revised by Pope
Benedict XVI. Under the rules, secret ballots can be cast
once on the first day of the conclave, then normally twice
during each subsequent morning and evening session.
Except for periodic pauses, the voting continues until a
new pontiff is elected. Only cardinals under the age of 80
when the “sede vacante,” or the period between the
death or lawful resignation of one pope and the election
of his successor, begins are eligible to enter the conclave
and vote for the next pope. In theory, any baptized
male Catholic can be elected pope, but current church
law says he must become a bishop before taking office;
since the 15th century, the electors always have chosen
a fellow cardinal. Each vote begins with the preparation
and distribution of paper ballots by two masters of ceremonies,
who are among a handful of noncardinals allowed
into the chapel at the start of the session. Then the names of nine voting cardinals are
chosen at random: three to serve as “scrutineers,” or voting judges; three to collect the votes of
any sick cardinals who remain in their quarters at the Domus Sanctae Marthae; and three
“revisers” who check the work of the scrutineers. The paper ballot is rectangular. On the top half
is printed the Latin phrase “Eligo in Summum Pontificem” (“I elect as the most high pontiff”), and
the lower half is blank for the writing of the name of the person chosen. After all the noncardinals
have left the chapel, the cardinals fill out their ballots secretly, legibly, and fold them twice.
Meanwhile, any ballots from sick cardinals are collected and brought back to the chapel.
Each cardinal then walks to the altar, holding up his folded ballot so it can be seen, and says
aloud: “I call as my witness Christ the Lord who will be my judge, that my vote is given to the one
who before God I think should be elected.” He places his ballot on a plate, or paten, and then
slides it into a receptacle, traditionally a large chalice. When all the ballots have been cast, the
first scrutineer shakes the receptacle to mix them. He then transfers the ballots to a new urn,
counting them to make sure they correspond to the number of electors. The ballots are read out.
Each of the three scrutineers examines each ballot one by one, with the last scrutineer calling
out the name on the ballot, so all the cardinals can record the tally. The last scrutineer pierces
each ballot with a needle through the word “Eligo” and places it on a thread, so they can be secured.
After the names have been read out, the votes are counted to see if someone has obtained
a two-thirds majority needed for election. The revisers then double-check the work of the
scrutineers for possible mistakes. At this point, any handwritten notes made by the cardinals during
the vote are collected for burning with the ballots. If the first vote of the morning or evening
session is inconclusive, a second vote normally follows immediately, and the ballots from both
votes are burned together at the end. If a conclave has not elected a pope after 13 days, the cardinals
pause for a day of prayer, reflection and dialogue, then move to a runoff election between
the two cardinals who obtained the most votes on the previous ballot. The two leading cardinals
do not vote in the runoff ballots, though they remain in the Sistine Chapel. When a pope is elected,
the ballots are burned immediately. By tradition, the ballots are burned dry—or with chemi-
cal additives—to produce white smoke when a pope has been elected; they are burned with
damp straw or other chemicals to produce black smoke when the voting has been inconclusive.

Giving through the CFA…..is giving even more to St. Leo’s
This week’s message is a printed version of the homily which Father Jarek
delivered on the Catholic Faith Appeal. Per request, it is transcribed here.
When I visit my parents in my native Poland I sometimes like to walk
down the familiar streets alone, allowing myself to be undistracted. I am
always amazed by how much change has occurred in the past 20 years. I
see nice homes and cars, perfectly renovated old buildings and
cobblestone streets bustling with great shopping, fancy restaurants and
eclectic boutiques. I am amazed because not so long ago, the economic
situation in my homeland was devastated by communism and living there
was not easy. Basic food products and other daily necessities were hard to
come by. For instance, to get a loaf of bread or a small bottle of milk for
breakfast, my parents had to stand in line, often from 4 o’clock in the
morning, because the quantity was always limited.
The eighties were particularly difficult. In December of 1981, I was 10 years old. My father was lucky
enough to get one orange from work as a bonus. The orange was my Christmas gift that year. My younger
sister and I cherished it dearly. It looked so delicious and exotic. For days we just kept looking at it and
imagining that one day we would taste it. We decided that we would enjoy it on my father's upcoming
birthday in January.
However, at the turn of 1982, due to strange weather anomalies, the temperature rose rapidly and ice jams
caused a record breaking flood on the Vistula River, twenty miles downstream from our home. Many
people were left homeless and my parents decided to bring a young family to stay with us. I remember how
their five year old daughter was scared. She sobbed all evening and kept asking her parents when they could
return home. She cried until my mother told her: "Sweetie, don't cry, Jarek has something nice for you."
To my terror, I realized that my mother just gave away my orange. orange Knowing how unhappy that made me,
she approached me and whispered, “She needs it more than you. So just let her have it. I promise God will
reward you one day and you will have as many oranges as you want.” Her words were prophetic. Here I am
in Florida, oranges are all around. There is even one on my license plate.
The motive for Christian giving should always be love, not the desire for rewards. But there are rewards
nonetheless, because it is in giving that we receive. receive In his letter to the Corinthians St Paul calls the local
Church to give to another church in Jerusalem and he mentions multiple tangible and intangible rewards. He
tells them: You will receive unlimited blessings, your needs will always be met and you will always have
resources for giving.
The amount of blessing that we reap is limited only by the manner of our sowing. The proper sowing
attitude is not just to "sow big," but "sow on the basis of blessings.” In other words, we should be involved
in doing things which bring help and happiness to other people. Then we ourselves will reap on the basis of
our blessings. We will receive unlimited help and happiness in return.
The Lord can also bless us abundantly for our support of the Catholic Faith Appeal. Appeal Through its various
programs, we catechize children, train new priests, and assist the hungry, the homeless, and the oppressed
on a daily basis. Certainly the Lord will not leave such charity unrewarded.

In addition to spiritual fulfillment, there are also immediate tangible rewards for our parish of St. Leo when
we contribute to the Catholic Faith Appeal. Appeal Let me explain, each dollar which is taken in by many parishes
in the United States through weekly collections and certain donations are subject to an assessment, or more
precisely a church tax. In our diocese the assessment for each parish is annually calculated based on
income, and the bills are presented. Our bill for St. Leo for 2013 is $420, 000 and it must be paid. How we
choose to pay it can have great consequences on the financial health and stability of the parish.
Again, money brought in through weekly collections and certain other donations is subject to a diocesan
assessment or taxation of 26%. However, money brought in through the CFA is NOT SUBJECT to
assessment. The most economical way to pay our tax bill is directly through our CFA pledges with what are
in effect pre-taxed pre taxed dollars. dollars In 2012 our CFA contributions fell short of our goal by over $170,000. Now we
have no choice but to pay that bill using operating funds from the parish with more expensive, post tax
dollars. And this must be done by June 30th to avoid interest accruing on the unpaid balance.
According to last year’s CFA final status report there are some parishes in this diocese that have
enormously successful results exceeding their assessment targets. What is it about these parishes? Are they
more generous than us? Do they love our bishop more than we do? I don’t think so. I think these parishes
simply discovered how to make the CFA work for them.
Every dollar contributed to the CFA in excess of the goal up to 125 % is returned to the parish. And here is
the best part: this money is not assessed or taxed. taxed Theoretically, we could get $105,000 returned to us
completely ASSESSMENT FREE. Actually, since our parish has an outstanding debt, additional funds
could also qualify for assessment free status. I guess you can call it the diocesan version of a “tax
loophole.”
I would like you to consider taking advantage of this little “tax-loophole” for St. Leo. If we could set our
sights on pledging to the CFA 100% of our diocesan “goal” we could pay our taxes without having to use
our post tax dollars from our operating budget. And even better, if we can pledge over 100% of our goal
there is that beautiful “tax-loophole” waiting for us to take advantage
of.
I want to thank all of you who have already generously returned
your pledge cards. If you have not, please consider doing so soon.
You may update your pledge, or register a new one by visiting our
website and clicking on the "Donate to CFA" banner, or calling the
diocesan office at 941-486-4722, or contacting the parish office at
239-992-0901.
You have been extremely generous to this parish. I want you to be
comfortable in knowing that by paying the parish assessment direct-
ly through the CFA you are not only helping those in need but you
are helping St. Leo in the most financially efficient manner. manner
The orange story of my childhood always reminds me that God’s
rewards for our generosity are plentiful. As we work to bring the
light of hope to others, we actually light our own way. As someone
once said, “We become more as we offer to the world our gifts of
love, compassion and wisdom.” As we give selflessly, we know in
our hearts that it will be returned to us one way or another because
our God of goodness sees all goodness in us.
2013 Catholic Faith Appeal Pledges
Our Goal ............... $420,000
Our Pledges ......... $ 97,548*
Goal Attained ........ 23.23%
Households ......... ..2.94% (85 of 2826)
*Does not reflect pledges made during the past two weeks.
= 10% of Goal

When: March 9-12
Where: St. Leo Catholic Church
fàA _xÉ ctÜ|á{ ãtÜÅÄç
ãxÄvÉÅxá tÄÄ ä|á|àÉÜá tÇw ÇxãvÉÅxÜáA
exz|áàÜtà|ÉÇ yÉÜÅá tÜx tät|ÄtuÄx |Ç à{x Éyy|vxA
ííííííííííííííííííí
Welcome to our new members:
Joseph & Jacqueline McGuire
Thomas Misek
Allen & Ann Richards
Thomas & Anita Mraz
Patricia, Jesus, Daniel & Ezai Piña
Paul & Barbara Garfold
Ronald & Jackie Kadane
Frank Buckley
William Meyers
Patrick & Diane Dilworth
Jim Stokes & Fred Hoffman
Mariano Solis
Lorenzo Pascual
Bonifacio Mendez de Leon
Jose Luis Laynes Gabriel
Eligio Jeremias
Juan Antonio Leon Soc
Edward Engel
Donald & Elaine Marvin
Samuel & Marion Krug
_enten carish `ission
"Catholicism: God's Strategy for Our Happiness"
Topics: "What are They Saying About Penance Today?
"What are They saying About Catholic Family Life and Prayer Today?
"What are They Saying About Learning Your Theology Today?
"What are They Saying About Being a Catholic Monday through Saturday?
Who: Rev. Michael Monshau, Professor of Homiletics,
Liturgy and Spirituality at the Pontifical University of
St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome.

ST. PATRICK’S WEEKEND CELEBRATIONS
IN THE PARISH LIFE CENTER
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE IN THE PARISH OFFICE
St. Patrick’s Eve Concert with complimentary Wine & Cheese
on Saturday, March 16th
at 7:00pm - Door open at 6:30 pm -$10 $10
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner-Dance
Sunday, March 17 th 1-4pm
Irish Feast with a Musical Celebration
Corned beef & Cabbage or Quarter pound Hot Dog
Baby red potatoes and carrots
Delicious Dessert
Lemonade, Iced Tea and Beer included
Adults $20 Children 10 and under $10
COUPLES WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS
ST. LEO CATHOLIC CHURCH, BONITA SPRINGS
MARCH 9
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS
TH, 2013
All couples celebrating 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, or more than 50 years of marriage are invited by Bishop Frank J.
Dewane to a special Anniversary Mass in their honor. The celebration Mass will begin at 11:00 a.m. on
Saturday, March 9, 2013 at St. Leo Parish in Bonita Springs. Family and friends may join in the celebration at
the reception immediately following the Mass in the Parish Life Center. Please call the parish office for
reservations no later than Monday, March 4th, 2013. Fill out the following form and bring it or mail it to the
Parish office.
Last name: ________________________________Phone number: _________________________________
Husband’s name: ___________________________Wife’s name: ___________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________________
Anniversary date: ____________Number of years married: _____Number of people attending reception: ____

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN
The Religious Education Program continuously welcomes children from pre-school through high school. Parents have been
entrusted to teach their children to pray and discover their vocation as children of God. Our faith community offers a place of
catechesis for children and their families. For registration or information please contact Rose Deffenbaugh at 992-0901
Children’s Liturgy of the Word for ages 3-10
Sunday 9:30 am Mass through Palm Sunday, March 24th.
During the liturgy Father will dismiss the children to catechists
who present the readings and teachings
especially prepared for their understanding. They
return to share Mass with their family following the
Intercessions. All are welcome. No need to register!
We welcome new volunteers!
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR ADULTS
Please join us for Monday Mornings of Faith 9:00am-
10:30am for a series of talks about our faith! In the
Education Building - Room 13-14
March 4 Movie Morning – Life Is Beautiful
March 11 Eric Sammons – How Catholics Evangelize
March 18 Rose Deffenbaugh – A Time to Pray Always
April 8 Eric Sammons – The Role of Scripture,
Tradition, and the Magisterium
The Youth Group of St. Leo’s is hosting a Catholic Book
and Film Fair featuring hundreds of
books and films for all ages from Ignatius
Press.
Don't miss this great opportunity for one
-stop Catholic shopping to support our
youth! Look for us at:
all Youth Group Carwashes,
the K of C Fish Fries
P lease continue to pray for our Catechumens and Candidates preparing to receive the Sacraments at the
Easter Vigil as they continue their journey through the period of Purification and Enlightenment this
Lent. The Catechumens will celebrate the Rites of the Scrutinies on the 3 rd, 4 th, and 5 th Sundays of Lent
at the 11:30am Mass and the Candidates are preparing for their 1 st Reconciliation.
Volunteers needed for all Religious Education Programs
Our children are always in need of friendly faces to assist in their journey to discover God’s love. We are especially in
need of a committed adult in helping our preschool catechist in the classroom to provide personal attention to the
students. Also needed immediately are leaders and assistant (particularly men) for the Youth Group to help in the
classroom and also to chaperone field trips, activities, retreats and fundraisers. Volunteers with diverse skills are always
needed. We are looking for photographers, food preparers, clerical aides, and assistants for the classroom and
sacramental preparation programs. Please consider becoming involved in this highly rewarding ministry.
Join us for Totally Tuesday Movie Nights 6:30-
8:00pm in the Youth Ministry Room in the
Education Building for enjoyable award-winning
movies about faith. Refreshments provided by the
Youth Group. Sound improvements have been made.
March 5 The Scarlet and the Black: Monsignor
O’Flaherty organizes safe houses for Jewish refugees in
Rome during the Nazi occupation
March 12 Becket.
Rice School
Wednesday Morning Adult Faith Formation
March 6- Perpetua and Felicitas, two early Christian Women Martyrs. These women were martyred in AD 20 3 in Carthage, North Africa. We
know about them because Perpetua left a moving diary which records her intimate thoughts and feelings as she faced her death for the sake of
Jesus. Come meet women who will change your life. (Feast Day: March 7)
March 13- The Beatitudes. The teaching of Jesus that appears in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. These ethical teachings
are presented as 8 blessings in Matthew’s Sermon on the Mount. On the other hand, Luke’s Sermon on the Plain presents them
as four blessings, followed by four woes that mirror the blessings. In either case, these teachings represent the very pinnacle
of Jesus’ vision of the Kingdom. How can we draw from their wisdom and apply their ethic to our lives as Christians?
The classes are offered in the Education Building, Room 13-14 at 9am on Wednesdays.

Volunteer
Appreciation Mass
In an effort to recognize all of the time, talent and treasure that
volunteers donate to their Church, in this Year of Faith, Bishop
Frank J. Dewane invites ALL VOLUNTEERS throughout the
Diocese of Venice to share in the celebration of Mass with him
so he may express his appreciation and thanks for service.
The Mass for volunteers in Lee and Collier counties will be
held Tuesday, March 5 at Our Lady of Light Parish in
Estero. All volunteers are encouraged to attend this event.
This important Mass provides a "thank you" and formal sign
of appreciation for the volunteers of our parishes and those
throughout the Diocese. Mass will be celebrated at 4:30 p.m.
and will be followed by a reception in the parish hall.
To register, please go to
www.dioceseofvenice.org/volunteermass and follow the
prompts. To register by phone, please call 941-441-1136.
For more information please call Gail Ardy
at 941-484-9543.
Fridays in Lent
5 to 7 pm in the Parish Life
Center
$12.00
Baked & Fried
Tilapia,
French Fries,
Stewed Tomatoes,
Creamy Cole Slaw,
Corn Fritters, Rolls,
Dessert
Beverages Available
No Reservations
Penance
Service
St. Leo Church is offering
a Communal Penance
Service on
March 13, 2013 at 6:30pm
Priests from the area will be
available to hear confessions
in English, Polish and
Spanish.
O ur Religious Library, located
off the hallway in the Activity
Building, has available many
full bookcases where you can select
materials for your faith and spiritual
enrichment. Just take a book, and
return it at your convenience. There
is no need to check it out. We welcome
donations of Catholic religious
books; just leave them on the desk
in the library.
Hours 8am-3pm Monday-Friday
Lenten Observations
An additional weekday Mass will be
celebrated Monday-Friday at 12 noon.
The Stations with Mary the Mother of Jesus
will be prayed every Friday after the 8 am Mass
in the Church.
Traditional Stations of the Cross will be
prayed every Friday in the Church at 3 pm.
Throughout the Diocese of Venice churches
will be celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation
on Fridays from 5-7 pm and Saturday from
9-11 am. A communal Penance service will also
be celebrated on March 13 at 6:30pm.
A Lenten Parish Mission will be held March
9-12 by Rev. Michael Monshau from the Pontifical
University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Regulations on Fasting and Abstinence
Ash Wednesday, February 13, 2013 and Good
Friday, March 29, 2013 are days of fast and
abstinence. All Fridays of Lent are days of
abstinence.
Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and
Good Friday by all Catholics between the ages of
18 years and 59 years (inclusive). On a fast day
one full meal is allowed. Two smaller meals,
sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken
according to each one’s needs, but together they
should not equal another full meal. Eating
between in not permitted, but liquids are allowed.
Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all
Catholics who are 14 years of age and older.
Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent
(and Good Friday) are days of abstinence.
Note: if a person is unable to observe the above
regulations due to ill health or other serious
reasons, they are urged to practice other forms of
self-denial that are suitable to their condition.
Coffee and Donuts
The Ladies of St. Leo will be
serving Coffee and Donuts
on Sundays after the
9:30am Mass in the
Activities Building.

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.
U|uÄx fàâwç
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.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights of Columbus Council, No. 8877 at St. Leo’s is dedicated to the service of our
Bishop and Priests. We serve God by serving others in need and our parish ministries.
Calendar of Coming Events:
Friday, March 8 - 5 to 7 pm, Fourth Lenten Fish Fry in the
Parish Life Center
Monday, March 11 - 6:30 pm, Mass / Business Meeng
Friday, March 15 - 5 to 7 pm, Fih Lenten Fish Fry in the
Parish Life Center
Tuesday, March 19 - 7 pm, 1st Degree Exemplificaon at
Our Lady of Light Parish
Wednesday, March 20 - 7 pm, 2nd Degree Exemplifica-
on in the PLC
Friday, March 22 - 5 to 7 pm, Sixth Lenten Fish Fry in the
Parish Life Center
Saturday, March 23 - 12 Noon, 3rd Degree Exemplifica-
on at St. Williams Council, Naples, FL
Monday, March 25 - 5:30 pm, Social Meeng in the PLC
Tuesday, March 26 - 7:30 pm, 4th Degree Assembly
Meeng at Our Lady of Light Parish
Monday, April 8 - 6:30 pm, Mass / Business Meeng
Tuesday, April 16 - 7 pm, 1st Degree Exemplificaon at
Our Lady of Light Parish
Wednesday, April 17 - 7 pm, 2nd Degree Exemplificaon
in the PLC
** EVENTS DESIGNATED IN RED ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC**
K of C Outdoor Stations of the Cross
The Outdoor Stations of the Cross are now completed.
We are still looking forward to the installation of the
walkways, benches, landscaping and inscription plaques on
each Station. The paver bricks are scheduled to be laid
around Easter time. There are still opportunities for you to
memorialize special events or loved ones. In addition to the
engraved paver bricks priced at $100, there are still several
larger paver pads, priced at $300, to be located in front of
the individual stations. Polished granite benches are now
available as memorials. The back of the benches may
contain up to 2 lines of engraving. The benches will be placed near each Outdoor Station.
The picture depicts the style, the inset swatch will be our color. The donation for a bench
with engraving is $3000. Contact construction co-coordinators:
Joe Stegle at (239) 390-1353 or Tom Valus at 405-7801.
We are hosng the Harry Chapin Mobile Food Pantry at St.
Leo’s on Wednesday, March 6th. Volunteers are needed
from 3:30-6:30PM to help with the distribuon at the
Acvies Building. Thanks for your generosity!
Brother Ben and Brother Mike

The St. Leo the Great Ladies Guild
The Guild functions to enhance the spiritual
well-being of its members through charitable works
and to foster a friendly atmosphere among parish
members, while striving to support parish endeavors.
Ladies interested in joining are cordially invited
to contact Joan Andresen at 495-6534. Some highlighted
activities sponsored by the Guild are:
Bingo, Bingo, Bingo Come join us for Bingo on
Thursdays. Doors open at 10:30am in the Parish
Life Center. "Early Bird" games start at 11:30am
and regular games at 12:00 noon. This fun
gathering supports many budgeted charities. All
are welcome. Lunch is available to purchase.
Call Lois at 992-8214 for more information.
Perpetual Baby Shower Guild members wish to
thank all the donors to our Perpetual Baby
Shower. We are still in need of diapers of all sizes,
and clothing for babies & small children. Items
may be placed in the baby basket located in the
front of church. For monetary donations, please
make checks payable to Ladies of St. Leo and leave
them at the Parish Office. Many thanks for your
generosity! For further information
contact Marg Krohn at (239) 947-5559.
Sing a Longs Ladies and gents of the parish join
together as we sing for residents in our community
at nursing and assisted living homes. Our next
visit will be at 2 PM on Tuesday, March 05, 2013
at Merrill Gardens 1710 SW Health Parkway,
Naples (239) 598-1213. Carpools will leave the
Activities Building at 1:30 PM. Call Lois
at 992-8214 for more information.
The Sewing, Knitting & Crocheting Group
Crafters meets on Tuesdays from October-April,
1-3 PM, in the large classroom at the rear of the
Juan Diego building. All interested parishioners
are encouraged to come and share their talents
for the good of many local charities. If you have
any questions contact Bernice Romano at
992-2985. We welcome donations of yarn and
materials.
Cafe of Life We prepare and serve meals to the
needy at the Café of Life several times a month.
The Café is a non-profit organization which serves
meal five days a week to 80 to 100 people.
ACTIVITIES
Golden Agers
The Golden Agers meet on Wednesdays in the activities
building from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. For details call Ray at
(239) 947-6267 or Ernie at (239) 495-0446.
Altar Servers
Being an altar server is a special honor and a great
privilege in the Catholic Church. Through this unique
ministry a young person can spread the message of
Christ through their actions and words. Being an altar
server is not difficult, but you must have received your
First Holy Communion and attend training. We need
additional youth altar servers for the Sunday 5:00pm
Holy Mass.
Please contact C.J. Costino at (248) 390-7560 or at
cjfiguresk8r@yahoo.com for more information.
Arimathean Ministry
Arimatheans are caring parishioners who wish to
support their brothers and sisters in Christ who have
experienced the loss of loved ones. This ministry reflects
the good works of St. Joseph of Arimathea. As representatives
of our faith community, they attend funerals
of dear ones. They honor the departed in a final act of
love as they travel toward their heavenly home. Please
call Kathleen Chin at 992-7937 for more information.
Homebound Ministers
Homebound Ministers have the privilege of taking the
Lord, present in the Eucharist, to our fellow parishioners
who are unable to attend Mass. Your visit will assure
them that the St. Leo Community is one in spirit
and prayer with them. The rewards are many for those
who have a small amount of time to devote to this ministry.
Please contact Jack Hollmeyer at (586) 214-7452.
Father Henry continues to
improve following his
surgery. If you would like to
leave a card or
message for him at
the Parish Office we
will be delighted to
see that he receives it.

MASS INTENTIONS
MASS INTENTION REQUESTED BY
SATURDAY MARCH 02
8:00 am +Caroline Previdi John & Mary Brown
3:30 pm +Marion Huchler Friends, Jean Zera & Frank
Rzasa
3:30 pm +Kathleen Padellaro Mike & Sue Pirro
3:30 pm Overflow Parishioners of St. Leo
5:30 pm +Angelina Filippini George & Carol Ciaffone
SUNDAY MARCH 03
7:30 am +Simone & +Olga Simonini/+Silvio
& +Ethel
DiPaolo
Louis & Annette Simonini
9:30 am +Michael & Helen Karas Son, Michael V. Karas Jr.
9:30 am Overflow Deceased Members of Terry Smith
the Shettler Family
11:30 am +Ted Daniels Wife & Family
5:00 pm +Ralph & +Lena The Family
Marmora
7:00 pm +Cheryl Queen Jim & Eileen Boyle
MONDAY MARCH 04
8:00 am Deceased Members of
the Scollard Family
William Scollard
12:00 noon +Eddie Van Note Cynthia Meyer & The
Wiegenstein Family
TUESDAY MARCH 05
8:00 am +Matthew Klimcoritz Sister-in-law, Joan Andresa
12:00 noon +Roy Murphy Vin & Terry Ziccardi
12:00 noon +John D. Moro, Jr. John & Janet Moro
WEDNESDAY MARCH 06
8:00 am +Elizabeth & +John
Davies, II
Jack Davies
12:00 noon +Neal Farrell The Farrell Family
THURSDAY MARCH 07
8:00 am +Connie Thompson Chub & Joan Thompson
12:00 noon All The Poor Souls Juanita Stewart
FRIDAY MARCH 08
8:00 am +Karen Mason Jones Tom & Mary Fahy
12:00 noon + Stephen Dunne Sister, Bonnie Dunne-Martin
SATURDAY MARCH 09
8:00 am +Patricia A. Brady The Family
3:30 pm +Salvatore Cambria Wife, Rose & Children
3:30 pm Overflow Parishioners of St. Leo
5:30 pm +John Jablonski Adam & Audrey Jablonski
SUNDAY MARCH 10
7:30 am Deceased Members of Shirley & Ethel
9:30 am +Pat Steil Husband
9:30 am Overflow +Diva Zona Rosemary & Nick Trigony
11:30 am +Paul Duffy Mathieu & Roy Family
5:00 pm +John Damato Anthony & Carolyn Geraci
7:00 pm +Susanne D. Leddy David & Mimi McGill
The policy of the bulletin is to publish information primarily regarding the activities and status
of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church and the Diocese of Venice.
Jeff Brown
Brendan Coleman
James Costigan
David P. Cote, Jr.
Vincent DeVictoria
Michael Docherty
David Duritsch
Joseph D. Frost
Manuel Gonzalez
Jeremiah Hernandez
Timothy Hernandez
Brian Howlett
Paige Kennedy
Kevin Knowles
VtÇwÄxá yÉÜ à{|á ãxx~
For the intention of
Deceased Members of the Scollard Family
Please Pray for Our Troops
Walter Avery
Dick Birch
Holly Bowen
Lucille Brantl
Jorge Calvo
Bill Cassidy
Mary Chaumard
Dolores Clancy
Cindy Connor
Dolores Courtney
Anthey Creanza
Maria Creanza
Nancy Dineen
Greg Fox
Shawn Giffen
Emily Griffith
Eric Grywalski
Noble Hochmeister
Rev. Henry Januszkiewicz
Bryan Jones
Madeline Kennedy
John Klocko
Mary Kobel
Matthew Krohn
Conner Kuhnert
Requested by:
William Scollard
Michael Oliveira
David Pritchard
Frank Razzano
Robert Redman
Arnold Ronquillo
Becky Rumptz
Joshua Rumptz
Joseph Schowalter
Ricci Allen Velasquez
Ryan Ward
Jeffrey Williams
Michael Zangare
And all Soldiers in Iraq &
Afghanistan
We pray today for…
Randy McDowell
Ann Miller
Mike Muckler
Catalina Nader
Rafaela Ocampo
Joan Peters
Dan Plecki
Janet Pritchard
Aiden Putnam
Debbi Redfield
Samuel Romo
Tony Ross
Tessa Santagate
Susan Sherman
Boguslaw Sniosek
Maria Soloman
Annette Smith
William Stapish
Monika Stegle
Robert Stoval, Sr.
“Chip” Robert Stoval, Jr.
Gerald Russell
Carol Wharton
Gina White
Harriet Winter
And the present and past priests of our Parish.
Names will remain on our prayer list for 30 days.
Call the Parish Office (239) 992-0901 or email
ehernandez@stleocatholicchurch.org

PARISH MINISTRIES
Altar Servers - Adults Dwight Hoover ................. 992-0901
Altar Servers - Youth Cathi (C.J) Costino ….248-390-7560
Arimatheans Kathleen Chin ................... 992-7937
Bible Study Ann Hall............................ 220-1322
Bingo Events Lois Boomgaard ............... 992-8214
Candle Ministry Kathy Brown .................... 601-4317
Catholic Charities Lee County ........................ 334-4007
Collier County ................... 455-2655
Eucharistic Adoration Heidi Arco ........................ 289-4474
Chapel Hours Monday - Friday ............... 7am-4pm
Extraordinary Minister Coordinators:
Daily Mass Br. Ben McDonough ....... 947-9098
Weekend Masses Bruce Fedor ...................... 992-0901
Homebound Jack Hollmeyer………586-214-7452
Hospice - Joanne’s House Fr. Jarek ............................ 992-0901
Nancy Duritsch ............... 992-0901
Hospitals/Nursing Homes Parish Office ..................... 992-0901
Golden Agers Raymond Zymowski ......... 947-6267
Greeters Ministry John Bonney ..................... 221-8170
Knights of Columbus Jack Panozzo ................... 287-0885
St. Leo the Great Ladies Guild Annette Smith ................... 948-1640
Lector Ministry Coordinator Peggy Bischoff ................. 992-0901
Daily Lector Coordinator Br. Ben McDonough ........ 947-9098
Parish Volunteer Coordinator CJ Costino ......................... 992-0901
Respect Life Jack Panozzo .................... 287-0885
Rite of Christian Initiation Rose Deffenbaugh ............ 992-0901
Spanish R.C.I.A. Hermilo Calderon ............. 992-0901
Sacristan Ministry Annette Smith ................... 948-1640
Sewing-Knitting-Crocheting Bernice Romano ............... 992-2985
Spanish-English Coordinator Patricia Renwart ............... 948-0118
Usher Ministry Frank Grywalski ................ 273-2491
Youth Ministries Rose Deffenbaugh ............ 992-0901
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Bob & Joan Loft ............... 495-1803
Eucharistic Adoration
To spend your special hour with Jesus, sign-up sheets for the month are
located outside the Chapel. We ask that you sign up for one entire month at
a time. For more information please call Heidi Arco at 289-4474.
Chapel hours are Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lk 4:24-30
Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6-7bc, 8-9; Mt. 18:21-35
Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19
Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23
Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34
Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9-14
Sunday: Jos 5:9a, 10-12; Ps 34:2-7; 2 Cor 5:17-21; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
This week at St. Leo
Monday, March 4, 2013
8:30 am Coffee & Donuts Group ACT
9:00 am Mornings of Faith PLC
6:00 pm RCIA for children PLC
6:30 pm Emaus Men Meeting ACT
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
8:30 am Coffee & Donuts Group ACT
1:00 pm Sewing /Crocheting Group JD
6:30 pm EMAUS Women Group ACT
6:30 pm Adults Rel. Educ. Movie Night PLEC
7:00 pm Landings Ministry PLC
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
8:30 am Coffee & Donuts Group ACT
9:00 am Adult Faith Formation PLEC
1:00 pm Golden Agers Meeting ACT
3:00 pm Mobil Food Pantry ACT
6:00 pm Religious Education Classes PLEC
7:00 pm RCIA – Spanish JD
7:00 pm Latino Committee Meeting PLC
7:00 pm Reunion del Grupo Luz Divina JD
Thursday, March 7, 2013
8:30 am Coffee & Donuts Group ACT
9:00 am Bible Study PLEC
10:30am Bingo PLC
6:00 pm Religious Ed. Catechist Training PLC
7:00 pm Adoration de Jesus CPL
Friday, March 8, 2013
8:30 am Coffee & Donuts Group ACT
6:00 pm Grupo de Oración ACT
6:15 pm Polish Children’s Class JD
Saturday, March 9, 2013
10:00 am Polish Adult Class JD
11:00 am Couples Anniv. Mass CH
12:00 pm Couples Anniv. Reception PLC
Sunday, March 10, 2013
5:00 pm Youth Group PLEC
Z|yà fàÉÜx
Tuesday - Wednesday - Friday:
8:30am to 11:00 am
Saturday: 3:00pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday: 8:30am - 11:30 pm
$2 Raffle Tickets are available in
the Gift Shop
for this beautiful
Communion Bible.
Drawing on March 22 th

Ministerios Parroquiales
Adoración al Santísimo
Rigoberto Martinez (239) 498-6816
Clases Pre-Bautismal
Graciela Ortiz (239) 498-3741
Catecumenado - RCIA
Hermilo Calderón (239) 498-3741
Coro
Rosendo García (239) 450-0901
EMAUS-Hombres
Enrique Olmos (239) 247-9919
EMAUS-Mujeres
Claudia Laynes (239)200-3785
Eucaristía
Rosy Rayón (239) 913-9030
Eventos
Pedro Matías (305) 896-3102
Grupo Luz Divina
Ester Pérez (239) 249-1350
Liderazgo Parroquial Latino
Rigoberto Sánchez (305) 323-1680
Liturgia
Yolanda Castro (239) 503-5359
Ministerio de la Hospitalidad (Ujieres)
Jeremías Antonio (239)601-8232
Ministerio de Matrimonios
Doris Pandoga (239) 878-9178
Monaguillos
Jeremías Antonio (239)601-8232
Proclamadores de la Palabra
Rafael Mozo (239) 682-7064
Quinceañera
Alvina Lemus (239) 948-6620
Sacristán
Ernesto Rayón (239) 287-2092
EL BAUTIZO PARA NIÑOS
Contacto: Padre Jaime
El Bautizo de niños menores de 7 años se
ofrece cada segundo sábado de cada mes en
español y cada segundo domingo del mes
en inglés. Por favor, visite nuestra página
web o contacte al Padre Jaime en nuestra
oficina para obtener más información y
requisitos. Teléfono (239) 992-0901.
NOTAS EN ESPAÑOL
TÄzâÇÉá wx ÄÉá `|Ç|áàxÜ|Éá ctÜÜÉÖâ|tÄxá
áÉÇ ÄÉá á|zâ|xÇàxáM
Grupo Liderazgo Parroquial Latino
Es comité está formado por todos los coordinadores de los
diferentes ministerios latinos, el objetivo de este ministerio es
tener y mantener una comunicación entre cada uno de los
grupos ya sean latinos o anglos, los feligreses, empleados de
la Iglesia y los sacerdotes. Se ayuda a los Ministerios en sus
necesidades como por ejemplo: coordinar actividades,
retiros, charlas de formación, etc. Esto con el fin de mantener
un orden en nuestra comunidad y en la Iglesia en general.
El Ministerio de Emaús (Hombres & Mujeres)
Este ministerio está basado en la lectura se San Lucas
24-13:35, es un ministerio laico que le brinda a la comunidad
la oportunidad de vincularse más activamente a la Iglesia a
través del servicio y experimentar el amor de nuestro Señor.
Te ayuda a enfocarte en tu vida de una forma positiva y
constructiva, de manera de mejorar tus relaciones personales
y familiares. Ofrece retiros varias veces por año para
hombres y mujeres por separado; una vez que las personas
hayan participado en al menos un retiro pueden asistir a las
reuniones semanales que se celebran en la Parroquia en las
cuales se presentan remas para reflexionar.
Todos adultos están invitados a unas sesiones de Formación
en la Fe con el Padre Jaime cada Miércoles de 6:15-7:15pm
en la salón de los jóvenes en el Edificio de Educación.
Pescado frito los Viernes durante
LA CUARESMA
5 a 7 pm en el Centro Parroquial
$ 12 adultos - $6 niños
Tilapia al horno o frito, papas fritas,
Tomates guisados, ensalada de col cremosa,
Buñuelos de maíz, pan de rollo, postre
Bebidas disponibles
no necesitan reservaciones

VÅÉ áx xÄ|zx âÇ ÇâxäÉ ÑtÑtA
La votación de los cardenales para elegir al nuevo papa tiene lugar
tras las puertas cerradas de la Capilla Sixtina, siguiendo un procedimiento
sumamente detallado revisado por última vez por el papa
Benedicto XVI. Según las normas, las votaciones secretas se
pueden emitir una vez en el primer día del cónclave, luego normalmente
dos veces durante cada sesión subsiguiente por la mañana y
por la tarde. Salvo por pausas periódicas, la votación continúa hasta
que se elige un nuevo pontífice. Sólo los cardenales menores de 80
años cuando empieza la “sede vacante”, o el periodo comprendido
entre la muerte o renuncia legal de un papa y la elección de su sucesor,
califican para entrar en el cónclave y votar por el próximo papa.
En teoría, cualquier católico varón bautizado puede ser elegido papa,
pero la ley actual de la Iglesia dice que debe convertirse en obispo
antes de asumir el cargo; desde el siglo XV, los electores siempre han elegido un colega cardenal.
Cada votación se inicia con la preparación y distribución de las papeletas por dos maestros de
ceremonias, que figuran entre las pocas personas aparte de los cardenales admitidas en la capilla
al comienzo de la sesión. A continuación, se eligen al azar los nombres de nueve cardenales electores:
tres para servir como “escrutadores”, o jueces electorales; tres para recoger los votos de los
cardenales enfermos —si los hubiera— que permanecen en sus habitaciones en la Domus Sanctae
Marthae, y tres “revisores” que verifican el trabajo de los escrutadores. La papeleta es rectangular.
En la mitad superior está impresa la frase latina “Eligo in Summum Pontificem” (“Elijo como Sumo
Pontífice”), y la mitad inferior está en blanco para que se escriba el nombre de la persona elegida.
Después de que todos los que no son cardenales han dejado la capilla, los cardenales llenan sus
papeletas en secreto, de forma legible, y las doblan dos veces. Mientras tanto, se recogen y se
llevan de vuelta a la capilla las papeletas de los cardenales enfermos.
Cada cardenal luego camina hacia el altar, levantando su papeleta doblada para que pueda ser
vista, y dice en voz alta: “Pongo por testigo a Cristo Señor, el cual me juzgará, de que doy mi
voto a quien, en presencia de Dios, creo que debe ser elegido”. Pone su papeleta en un plato, o
patena, y luego la introduce en un receptáculo, tradicionalmente un cáliz de gran tamaño. Cuando
se han depositado todas las papeletas, el primer escrutador sacude el receptáculo para mezclarlas.
Luego transfiere las papeletas a una nueva urna, contándolas para asegurarse de que se corresponden
con el número de electores. Se leen las papeletas. Cada uno de los tres escrutadores examina
cada papeleta una por una, y el último escrutador dice en voz alta el nombre escrito en la
papeleta, para que todos los cardenales puedan registrar el conteo. El último escrutador va cosiendo
todas las papeletas con aguja e hilo a través de la palabra “Eligo”, para que se mantengan juntas.
Después de que se han leído los nombres, se cuentan los votos para ver si alguien ha obtenido
la mayoría de dos tercios necesaria para ser elegido. Luego, los revisores Atención vuelven Padres! a verificar el trabajo
de los escrutadores para detectar posibles errores. En este punto se recogen las notas manuscritas
tomadas por los cardenales durante la votación para Le quemarlas pedimos su con cooperación las papeletas. y se les Si agradece la
primera votación de la sesión de la mañana o de la tarde no de es antemano concluyente, para mantener normalmente a sus sigue hijos de
inmediato una segunda votación, y las papeletas de ambas vigilados votaciones cuando se este queman en la propiedad juntas al final. de la Si
el cónclave no ha elegido papa después de 13 días, los cardenales iglesia durante hacen la pausa misa o para otros un eventos. día de
oración, reflexión y diálogo, y luego pasan a una segunda vuelta Deben electoral de estar bajo entre la los supervisión dos cardenales de un
que hayan obtenido más votos en la votación anterior. Estos adulto dos cardenales en todo momento. no votan Nos en unimos la segunda a
vuelta, aunque permanecen en la Capilla Sixtina. Una vez se elige ustedes papa, en compartir las papeletas su y nuestra se queman
inmediatamente. Por tradición, las papeletas se queman en seco preocupación —o con aditivos por la seguridad químicos— de para
producir humo blanco cuando se ha elegido papa; se queman con paja nuestros húmeda niños. u otros químicos
para producir humo negro cuando la votación no ha sido concluyente.