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. 

Knights of Columbus Free Online Membership. Please click on the link below.

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 OUR FIRST EVER ZOOM MAGNIFICAT BREAKFAST!
 
FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME!
(PAJAMAS AND SLIPPERS WELCOME!)
 
SPEAKER – LINDA HARVEY
 
Pour your coffee, butter your toast, and join us for our first Magnificat Zoom Breakfast on August 29, 2020, at 9:00 AM.   Enhance your spirituality while keeping safe!  Linda Harvey, who has volunteered for fifty years serving people in need, being a social justice advocate, founding and co-founding many volunteer organizations in meeting unmet needs, will be our speaker.    Her philosophy is, “If you just reach out to one person in need, you can change the world”.   She pioneered “Restorative Justice”, which is a reconciliation ministry that brings victims and offenders together to restore the harm that has been done.   Linda, a Catholic since birth, has founded and co-founded several organizations such as Birthright of Lexington, Christians in Community Service, Mediation Center of Kentucky, Transformation House, and Juvenile Restorative Justice.   Linda believes in healing prayer and the power of the Holy Spirit.  To hear the story of this powerful woman of God, please connect with Zoom via the following link:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86592901095 
 
Questions? Contact Laura Westbrook at (859) 229-1801 or e-mail Pat Hunt at
pwhunt27@aol.com.    

Sign up with FORMED. ORG. It will provide you with a podcast, an Ebook, a movie or even a kid’s cartoon. Every St. Leo parishioner has FREE 24/7 access to the best Catholic content on any device, including your smart TV, computer, smartphone and tablet with internet access. It's been called the Catholic Netflix, though it's not just movies and documentaries. There are daily devotionals, weekly sermons, kids programming, audiobooks, ebooks, and Spanish-language content!

It’s all part of our parish subscription! It truly is the Catholic faith - on demand. If you haven’t signed up yet, it’s easy and FREE! Here’s how to get FORMED:

1. Go to www.FORMED.org.
2. Click signup
3. Select “I belong to a Parish or Organization”
4. Type in: St. Leo Versailles, Kentucky
5. Enter your email and you are good to go!

It's time for PREP Registration. You now have the ability to register for PREP online. Once the PREP Registration Form has been completed, you may email the form back to me. For those of you having difficulty registering online, I will be available after all Masses starting the following weekends Saturday, August 22^nd & 29^th & Sunday, August 23^rd & 30^th.  
Depending on the weather, I will have a table set up outside otherwise I will be in the parish hall. 

• All grades must be registered no later than Friday,               September 11, 2020 (NO EXCEPTIONS)

• PREP Classes will start Sunday, September 13, 2020

• Each grade will look a little different this year. When you sign up, I will give or forward you the schedule & what it will look like per that grade.  Most classes will be online except for the Sacraments. Covid-19 Guidelines are in place for any in-person classes or activities we are having.

• We have waived PREP Registration fees for this year.

• CONFIRMATION IS A 2 YEAR PROGRAM. If you were in the first year program last school year you will finish the program this school year and be CONFIRMED in April 2021.

For those of you who have not attended the first part of the CONFIRMATION PROGRAM, you will be required to start PREP Classes this year 2020 and will eligible to be CONFIRMED in 2022.
If not baptized at St. Leo Church, you are required to bring the child’s Baptismal Certificate no later than Sunday, September 13, 2020.
Any question please contact Denise Jones jdenisej@hotmail.com or 859-873-4573

PREP REGISTRATION FORM
PLEASE CLICK ON THE DOCUMENT BELOW. 

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24 HOUR ADORATION
FIRST FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2020
FOLLOWING OUR FRIDAY 9:00 AM –MASS

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

              
MONDAY, AUG. 3, 2020
Jer 28:1-17 Mt 14:22-36
 
TUESDAY, AUG. 4, 2020 (St. John Vianney)
Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22 Mt 14-22-36
8:30               AM   NO MASS     
 
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 5, 2020
 (The Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major)
Jer 31:1-7/Mt 15-21-28
5:30              PM   Holy Hour
6:30              PM   Mass
 
THURSDAY, AUG. 6, 2020
(The Transfiguration of the Lord)
Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 2 Pt 1:16-19/Mt 17:1-9
8:30              AM   NO MASS    
 
FIRST FRIDAY, AUG. 7, 2020
(St. Sixtus II, & St. Cajetan)
Na 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7/Mt 16:24-28
9:00             AM   MASS
9:30             AM   24HR. ADORATION
 
SATURDAY, AUG. 8, 2020 (St. Dominic)
Hb 1:12-2:4 Mt 17:14-20
8:30            AM   Daily Mass
5:00         PM  Vigil Mass, Inside     
                         Church
 
SUNDAY, AUG. 9, 2020
1 Kgs 19-9a, 11-13a Rom 9:1-5 Mt 14:22-33
10:00         AM    Mass, Outside Weather
                              Permitting               
6:00           PM    Spanish Mass, Outside   
                              Weather Permitting
 

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.