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Page 1: STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT - St. Leo Parish · St. Leo Seniors… The annual Christmas Luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday, December 13th at Giovanni’s Waters Edge beginning at 11:30 AM

STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT

Page 2: STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT - St. Leo Parish · St. Leo Seniors… The annual Christmas Luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday, December 13th at Giovanni’s Waters Edge beginning at 11:30 AM

PARISH FAMILY OF ST. LEO, STAMFORD

SAT. (December 10)

5:00 PM Dominick Vartuli &

Dominick Stramandinoli

by Grace Vartuli & Family

SUN. (December 11)

8:00 AM Yolanda & Lucian Sclafani

by Children

10:00 AM Pasquale Iorfino

by Wife & Children

11:30 AM Angelo Bruno

by Jennie Bucolo

MON. (December 12)

8:30 AM Anna & Louis Saggese

by Dom & Lois Cavaliere

TUES. (December 13)

8:30 AM Joseph Richichi

by Georgy, Danielle & Jon

WEDS. (December 14)

8:30 AM Michael Sassi

by Sassi Family

THURS. (December 15)

8:30 AM Dominick Chiappetta

by Vincenza Pompa & Family

FRI. (December 16)

8:30 AM John J. Pivarnik, Jr

by Pivarnik Family

SAT. (December 17)

8:30 AM Intentions of Parishioners

5:00 PM Deceased Members Mulreed Family

by Betty & Jim French & Agnes Toth

SUN. (December 18)

8:00 AM Mary Cavaliero

by Perrotta Family

10:00 AM Marie Scanlan

by Bill & Family

11:30 AM Kenneth Downer

by George & Betty Joseph

The Sanctuary Lamp will burn In memory of

Mary Cavaliero by Perrotta Family

Children’s Christmas Pageant

Saturday, Christmas Eve December 24, at 4 PM Mass

On the weekends of December 4 & 11 there will be sign up sheets in the vestibule - taking the first 30 children who sign up. Children in Grade 1 thru 5 are invited to participate. You must be able to attend both rehearsals.

The rehearsals will be held on Wednesday, December 21st from 4:30-5:30 and Thursday, December 22nd from 4:30-5:30. If you have any questions, contact Steph Boccuzzi;

[email protected]

Thank You!

Because of your generosity, we have collected over 800 gifts for those in need this holiday season. Thank you for your kindness.

Youth Group Poinsettia Flower Sale

Weekend of December 17/18

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THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

St. Leo Seniors…

The annual Christmas Luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday, December 13th at Giovanni’s Waters Edge beginning at 11:30 AM. Cost of the luncheon is $36. Reservations are still being taken, please contact Dot Vakos at 203-322-7533.

Additionally, SLS has scheduled a trip to NYC to see the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall on Wednesday, December 28th. The cost is $96. ($65 for ticket and $31 for the bus) plus a prix-fixe luncheon at Maria Pia Italian Restaurant at a cost of $15.95. Please note that this expense is the responsibility of each attendee. We have four openings remaining. If interested, please call Marian Ross at 203-357-7653. Hope to see you there!

Please remember St. Leo Legacy Fund when doing

your estate planning. This parish endowment will

assure the excellence of our parish ministries and

charitable projects, for future generations.

OFFERTORY REPORT

Mass Collection ......................... $7,473. Credit Card donations................ $4,065.

Last week’s collection amounted to $11,538

Thank you for your generosity.

CALENDAR

12/11 - Meeting

12/17 & 18 - Poinsettia sales after all Masses

12/18 - Meeting

12/25 - No meeting

E-mail: [email protected]

Please use the Christmas Flower envelopes in your

packet, or those in the vestibule. We spare no

expense to decorate our Church for Christmas. We

are grateful for your donations for this very expensive

task. You may place your Christmas Flower Envelopes

in any regular collection.

Christmas

Flowers

Knights of Columbus Father Myron Miller Council

#5833

We had a great collection of $924. Each year the funds we collect are directed to helping those individuals with intellectual disabilities. At the end of the drive we donate the entire amount collected to those charities supporting the intellectually disabled in our local area.

Please send prayer requests to:

[email protected]

Become a member of the prayer chain - your

email address will be added, then once you

receive a prayer request, all you have to do is pray.

Newly Elected Officers

President - Paul Tusch Vice President - John Bellacicco

Secretary - Christine Green

St. Leo Website

All things about St. Leo Parish!

www.StLeoStamford.org

Website content can be submitted to:

[email protected].

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DECEMBER 11, 2016

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.Paul Tusch, President 203-322-2463

Mr. John Bellacicco, Vice-President 203-329-0328

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

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.

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.