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. 

LAW OF ABSTINENCE
  No meat is permitted for persons   
  14 years of age and older.

DAYS OF ABSTINENCE
  Ash Wednesday, (2/22/2023), all   
  Fridays of Lent, & Good
  Friday (4/7/2023).

LAW OF FASTING
  Allows one full meal and two   
  lighter meals; prohibits eating
  between meals; obliges persons 18    to 59    years of age.

DAYS OF FASTING
  Ash Wednesday, (2/22/2023) &   
  Good Friday (4/7/2023).

The Resurrection of the Lord, Sunday APRIL 9, 2023
 

First Friday Devotion 
TO THE
SACRED HEART OF JESUS
Friday, April 7, 2023
7:00 PM
Church Cry Room

On the first Friday of every month, we observe the First Friday Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
It takes about 30 minutes and this will be time well spent as we honor Jesus’s passion, and love for us, whom He gave His life for.
Join us for the next Devotion on Friday, April 7, 2023
Contact: [email protected]il.com

THE DEVOTION OF THE SEVEN JOYS AND SORROWS OF SAINT JOSEPH

Over the next seven Sundays, we are invited to reflect on the seven sorrows and joys of Saint Joseph leading up to his feast day on March 19. Saint Peter Julien Eymard said, “Because Saint Joseph was associated with Mary in her glorious privileges, he also had to suffer like her and his heart too was pierced by seven swords.”

How to Pray the Devotion:
Announce and recite the appropriate day’s Sorrowful Mystery then spend some time reflecting and meditating on the mystery; follow up with an OF (Our Father), HM (Hail Mary), & GB (Glory Be). Then: Announce & recite the corresponding Joyful Mystery; spend some time reflecting/meditating on the mystery; and conclude with an OF, HM, & GB.

1st Sunday (February 5) Mediation: 1st Sorrow: St. Joseph Resolves to Leave Mary Quietly (Mt 1:19), Chaste Lover of Mary, how overwhelmed you were when you thought that you would have to end your betrothal to her. 1st Joy: Saint Joseph’s Annunciation (Mt 1:20) But when the angel of God came to you in a dream, you were filled with awe to realize that Mary would be your wife, and you would be the guardian of the Messiah.

Prayer: Help us, Saint Joseph, help our families and all our loved ones to overcome all sadness of heart and develop an absolute trust in God’s goodness.

2nd Sunday (February 12) Mediation: 2nd Sorrow: The Poverty of Jesus’ Birth (Lk 2:7) Faithful guardian of Jesus, what a failure you thought you were when you could only provide a stable for the birth of the Holy Child. 2nd Joy: The Birth of the Savior (Lk 2:10-11) And then what a wonder it was when shepherds came to tell of angel choirs, and wise men came to adore the King of Kings.

Prayer: Through your example and prayers, help us Saint Joseph and all we love to become like sinless managers where the Savior of the world may be received with absolute love and respect.

3rd Sunday (February 19) Mediation: 3rd Sorrow: The Circumcision (Lk 2:21) Tender-hearted Joseph, you too felt pain when the blood of Jesus was first to shed at His circumcision. 3rd Joy: The Holy Name of Jesus (Mt 1:25) Yet how proud you were to be the one privileged to give the name Jesus, Savior, to the very Son of God.

Prayer: Pray for us Saint Joseph, that the sacred blood of Christ, poured out for our salvation, may guard our families, so the Divine Name of Jesus may be written in our hearts forever.

4th Sunday (February 26) Mediation: 4th Sorrow: The Prophecy of Simeon (Lk 2:34) Joseph, loving husband, how bewildered you were when Simeon spoke the words of warning that the hearts of Jesus and Mary would be pierced with sorrows. 4th Joy: The Effects of the Redemption (Lk 2:38) Yet his prediction that this would lead to the salvation of innumerable souls filled you with consolation.

Prayer: Help us, Saint Joseph, to see with eyes of faith that even the sorrows and pains of those we deeply love can become the pathway to salvation and eternal life.

5th Sunday (March 5) Mediation: 5th Sorrow: The Flight into Egypt (Mt 2:14) Courageous protector of the Holy Family, how terrified you were when you had to make the sudden flight with Jesus and Mary to escape the treachery of King Herod and the cruelty of his soldiers. 5th Joy: The Overthrow of the Idols of Egypt (Is 19:1) But when you reached Egypt, what satisfaction you had to know that the Savior of the world had come to replace the pagan idols.

Prayer: Teach us by your example, Saint Joseph, to keep far from the false idols of earthly attractions, so that like you, we may be entirely devoted to the service of Jesus and Mary.

6th Sunday (March 12) Mediation: 6th Sorrow: The Return from Egypt (Mt 2:22) Ever-obedient Joseph, you trustingly returned to Nazareth at God’s command, in spite of your fear that King Herod’s son might still be a threat to Jesus’ life. 6th Joy: Life with Jesus & Mary at Nazareth (Lk 2:39) Then what fatherly pride you had in seeing Jesus grow in wisdom and grace before God and men under your care.

Prayer: Show us, St. Joseph, how to be free from all useless fear and worry, so we may enjoy the peace of a tranquil conscience, living safely with Jesus in our hearts.

7th Sunday (March 19) Mediation: 7th Sorrow: The Loss of the Child Jesus (Lk 2:45) Dependable father and husband, how frantic you and Mary were when, through no fault of yours, you searched for three days to find Jesus. 7th Joy: The Finding of the Child Jesus (Lk 2:46) What incredible relief was yours when you found Him safe in the Temple of God.

Prayer: Help us, Saint Joseph, never to lose Jesus through the fault of our own sins. But if we should lose him, lead us back with unwearied sorrow, until we find Him again; so that we, like you, may finally pass from this life, dying safely in the arms of Jesus and Mary.

Final Prayer: O blessed Saint Joseph, tender-hearted father, faithful guardian of Jesus, chaste spouse of the Mother of God, I pray and beseech you to offer to God the Father my praise to him through his divine Son, who died on the cross and rose again to give us sinners new life. Through the holy name of Jesus, pray with us that we may obtain from the eternal Father, the favor we ask . . . (Pause) . . . We have been unfaithful to the unfailing love of God the Father; beg Jesus' mercy for us. Amid the splendors of God’s loving presence, do not forget the sorrows of those who suffer, those who pray, and those who weep. By your prayers and those of your most holy spouse, our Blessed Lady, may the love of Jesus answer our call of confident hope. Amen. Ant. And Jesus himself, when he began his work, was about thirty years old being, as was supposed, the son of Joseph. V. Pray for us, holy Joseph. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray: Father, you entrusted our Savior to the care of Saint Joseph. By the help of his prayers may your Church continue to serve its Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever.  R. Amen. Ite Ad Joseph (Go to Joseph)!!!
 

2023 Fish Fry

Calling all bakers!  The Knights of Columbus are asking for your help during our Friday Fish Frys with your delicious desserts, cakes, cookies, and all types of dessert bars lemon, brownies, etc.

You can drop off you’re baked goods at the Parish Hall Kitchen, before 5:00 PM, every Friday for the next 6 Fridays starting on February 24^th.  Your contribution is greatly appreciated.
 

24 HOUR ADORATION
APRIL 7, 2023
FOLLOWING OUR FRIDAY 9:00 AM –MASS

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

MASS SCHEDULE
MAR. 18th - MAR. 26th

SATURDAY, MAR. 18, 2023
(St. Cyril of Jerusalem)
Hos 6:1-6 Lk 18:9-14
8:30     AM      Gordon Myhre†
5:00     PM       Bill Cambron† 
 
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT, MAR. 19, 2023
1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a Eph 5:8-14 Jn 9:1-41
8:00     AM      Michael & Marie Barry†
11:00   AM       Robert Shorter, III, &
                         Ashley & Hunter Wilson (L)
6:00     PM      For the People of St. Leo,
                        Misa en Español/Spanish Mass   

MONDAY, MAR. 20, 2023
2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16/Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22
Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a 
(St. John, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary)
9:00     AM     Joan Bauer†
6:30     PM      Spanish Mass 
  
TUESDAY, MAR. 21, 2023
Ex 47:1-9, 12 Jn 5:1-16
8:30     AM     Gabriella Lowell† 

WEDNESDAY MAR. 22, 2023
Is 49:8-15 Jn 5:17-30
10:00   AM      ADORATION
6:30     PM       Robert Hamilton†

THURSDAY, MAR. 23 2023
Ex 32:7-14 / Jn 5:31-47
8:30     AM      John O’Leary† 

FRIDAY, MAR. 24, 2023 (ABSTINENCE)
Wis 2:1a, 12-22 Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
9:00     AM      Gabriella Lowell†
6:30     PM       Via Crucis
7:30     PM       Stations of the Cross 
  
SATURDAY, MAR. 25, 2023
(The Annunciation of the Lord
Is 7:10-14; 8:10 / Heb 10:4-10 Lk 1:26-38
8:30     AM       Cindy Mead†
5:00     PM       Deceased members of the     
                          Rossie, Campalong, and Myhre   
                          Families† 

FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT, MAR. 26, 2023
Ez 37:12-14 Rom 8:8-11 Jn 11:1-45
8:00     AM       Joan Bauer†
11:00   AM        Marianne Lopes†
6:00     PM       For the People of St. Leo,
                         Misa en Español/Spanish Mass                                                                          

SAVE THE DATE: 
WOMEN’S LENTEN MINI-RETREAT-SATURDAY, MARCH 25TH 
Join us on Saturday, March 23rd, at the Feast of the Annunciation.  Ladies, let’s prepare our hearts for Easter!  All are Welcome.  More details to come.  Please RSVP to stleokycrhp@gmail.com 
 

"COME AND SPEND TIME WITH JESUS!"

 Thank you, St. Leo Family, for coming to adore Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament. Even though we can go to pray at any time, we do need individuals to commit to a scheduled holy hour, in order to sustain Eucharistic Adoration. When Jesus is exposed in the Monstrance, someone must be present with Him at all times. Please consider signing up. There are always subs if you cannot be there for your scheduled time. Thank you to all current adorers, especially those who pray for those "difficult" hours. Here is a list of hours that need adorers:
 
Every Wednesday: 1:00-2:00 pm
                                 2:00-3:00 pm
                                 4:30-5:30 pm or
                                 5:00-6:00 pm
 
First Fridays (once monthly):
5:00-6:00 pm, 7:00-8:00 pm, 8:00-9:00 pm, 9:00-10:00 pm, 11:00- 12:00 am, 1:00-2:00 am, 2:00-3:00 am, 3:00-4:00 am, 4:00-5:00 am
 
Contact Pat Deluca
859-338-5578 ninapops2014@outlook.com
 
 

“THE LITTLE MOUNTIAN”
COFFEE FROM GUATEMALA
 

Experience the aroma and taste of freshly brewed coffee, ground beans, or whole beans at home transporting you to the hilltops of Guatemala. I invite you to purchase a pound or two of this robust and flavorful coffee at the Parish Office. Below you will find the price and description of this flavorful coffee.
 
Whole Bean (Strong)           9.00 (Dark Roast)
Whole Bean (Classic)          9.00 (not available                                                            at this time) 
Ground Bean (Balanced)   10.00 (Dark Roast)
Ground Bean (Organic)     13.00 (Dark Roast)
Ground Bean (Natural)      10.00  (Dry Process
Ground Bean (Strong)       10.00 (Dark Roast)
 
All money goes towards the development of the school and the children’s bilingual education. Accepting Cash Only. 

“The Little School in Guatemala.”
Fr. Miguel Alvizures
 

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