St. Leo Church

We, the members of St. Leo Parish in Versailles, KY are a Roman Catholic faith community of diverse and caring people.  We come together to worship and to be nourished by the Eucharist and the Scriptures to strengthen us in order to fulfill the present and future spiritual needs of our members.  We strive to provide religious education for all members and to serve the community at large. 

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Catholic Diocese of Lexington Releases Names of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse of Minors

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Catholic Diocese of Lexington has released a list of priests accused of sexual abuse of minors. The list, released Aug. 14., a day after the diocese received it, was compiled by attorneys who had unlimited access to the diocese’s priest personnel files and the files of any reports of abuse made to the diocese. The review team also conducted interviews, talked with the diocesan Victims' Assistance Coordinator and met with the Diocesan Review Board.

“I, along with every priest in the Diocese of Lexington, am very sorry for what this report describes and apologize to every person who has ever been abused or injured in any way by one who was ordained to represent Christ,” wrote Lexington Bishop John Stowe, OFM Conv., in a letter accompanying the report, which he commissioned in December 2018.

The list, compiled by Lexington attorneys Allison Connelly and Andrew Sparks, is divided into categories of those with substantiated allegations against them (reasonable certainty that the allegation is true) and credible allegations (more likely true than not). The list also names those who served in the territory of the diocese but were listed by another diocese or religious congregation and one allegation that was found to be unsubstantiated.

Accusations against two priests in the Catholic Diocese of Lexington have been substantiated as having occurred in the time since the creation of the diocese in 1988. The reviewers found that the majority of clergy sexual abuse of minors in the territory of the Catholic Diocese of Lexington took place before the diocese’s creation. The territory of the diocese previously fell within the Diocese of Covington and the Archdiocese of Louisville. 

The reviewers will also issue a second part to the report, which will include a deeper analysis of the phenomenon of clergy sexual abuse of minors and will provide recommendations for response. This report will soon be made available online. The full list of names can be found online now, along with a letter from Bishop Stowe.

The Catholic Diocese of Lexington urges anyone who has experienced abuse in the Church to report it to the local authorities and to contact the diocesan Victims’ Assistance Coordinator, Laura Napora:
 (859) 338-5695 or victimsassistance@cdlex.org.
 

Father Stratman Services Will Be Saturday at Christ the King

LEXINGTON — The funeral Mass for Father Ray Stratman will be Saturday, Nov. 28, at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Lexington. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, those wishing to attend are encouraged to register online in advance. (Link to register goes live Nov. 25 at 5 a.m.) The funeral Mass will also be streamed via the cathedral’s YouTube channel and Facebook page: 
http://cathedralctk.org/howtostream 

Prior to the Mass, a drive-by tribute for Father Ray will be held from 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. at Christ the King

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Catholic Diocese of Lexington Annual Appeal 2020

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24 HOUR ADORATION
FIRST FRIDAY, DECEMBER  5,  2020
FOLLOWING OUR FRIDAY 9:00 AM –MASS

*ADORERS IF UNABLE TO ATTEND PLEASE FIND A SUBSTITUTE FOR THAT HOUR.

Nov. 28^th – Dec. 6^th   

SATURDAY, NOV. 28, 2020
Rv 22:1-7/Lk 21:34-36
8:30                  AM     Inside Church
5:00                  PM      Inside Church       

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT, NOV. 29, 2020
ls 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7 1 Cor 1:3-9 Mk 13:33-37
8:30                 AM     Inside Church
11:00               AM     Outside Weather
                                    Permitting          
6:00                 PM      Dentro de la Iglesia, Inside
                                    the Church, (Spanish)        

MONDAY, NOV. 30, 2020 (St. Andrew)
Rom 10:9-18 Mt 4:18-22

TUESDAY, DEC. 1, 2020
Is 11:1-10 Lk 10:21-24
8:30                AM     Mass

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 2, 2020
Is 25:6-10a Mt 15:29-37
9:00                AM     NO MASS       
10:00              AM     ADORATION
6:30                PM       Mass

THURSDAY, DEC. 3, 2020 (St. Francis Xavier)
Is 26:1-6 Mt 7:21, 24-27
10:00             AM       Mass

FIRST FRIDAY, DEC. 4, 2020
(St. John Damascene)
Is 29:17-24/Mt 9:27-31
9:00              AM        Mass
9:30             AM        24Hr. Adoration

FIRST SATURDAY, DEC. 5, 2020
Is 30:19-21, 23-26 Mt 9:35-10:1, 5a, 6-8
8:30                  AM     Inside Church
5:00                  PM      Inside Church

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT, DEC. 6, 2020
ls 40:1-5, 9-11 2 Pt 3:8-14 Mt 1:1-8
8:30                 AM      Inside Church
11:00               AM      Outside Weather
                                     Permitting          
6:00                 PM       Dentro de la Iglesia,
                                     Inside the Church,
                                      (Spanish)
                                                                                                         

Dear Friends,  

This is an unsettling time for our country and our community, as we are in a public health emergency due to the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Your elected leaders and public health officials are working around the clock to slow the spread of the virus and provide care to those who need it. It is important to remember that we need to be prepared, not scared. Heed the advice of public health experts who agree that the most effective way to “flatten the curve,” or slow the spread of the virus, is to practice social distancing. Below is some helpful information regarding COVID-19: 

How do I stay informed?  

It is important to remain informed with accurate information from an official source. Visit the state’s COVID-19 resource page for the most up-to-date and trustworthy information: www.kycovid19.ky.gov.   

How can you be infected? 

·Coronavirus can spread from person to person through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Because these droplets can travel up to six feet, public health experts advise maintaining six feet of distance from others. 

·The virus can also remain on a surface or object and enter the body through the mouth, nose, or eyes. This is why it is important to wash your hands before touching your face. 

How long does it take to show symptoms after being infected? 

It takes 2 to 14 days to develop symptoms after exposure to the virus. The average is about 5 days. 

What are the symptoms? 

·         Fever 

·         Dry cough 

·         Shortness of breath 

When should you seek testing? 

·         If you are exhibiting symptoms 

·If you have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for the coronavirus 

·If you have recently traveled to one of the high-risk countries 

Except in the case of an emergency, please call your healthcare provider before seeking treatment in person.  

While it is normal to feel anxious, there are ways to take control of the situation and be prepared. I urge you to take the following precautions to keep yourself and our community safe. 

·        Wash your hands often and for at least              20 seconds 

·        Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and                   mouth 

·        Avoid physical contacts like handshakes           and hugs 

·        Stay home if you feel sick 

·        Avoid large crowds 

·        Abstain from unnecessary travel 

What is the difference between “Healthy at Home” and “social distancing”? 

Healthy at Home is a stricter form of social distancing. There are some differences. Healthy at home means: 

Non-essential retail and businesses are closed. These types of businesses include entertainment, sporting goods, clothing, shoes, jewelry, book stores, florists, furniture and auto dealers.  

·Stay home (stay unexposed and do not expose others) 

·         Only go out for essential services 

·         Stay six feet or more away from others 

·         Don’t gather in groups 

It is important during this national emergency that we unite as a community, follow the advice of experts, and take responsibility for our actions to #SlowTheSpread of coronavirus. For more information, visit www.kycovid19.ky.gov or call the Kentucky COVID-19 Hotline: (800) 722-5725.