Mass Times
Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm
Sunday 9 am (also live streamed)
Monday Noon
Tuesday No Mass
Wednesday 7 PM
Thursday Noon
Friday Noon
Office Hours
Friday 9 am-3 pm
Staff
- Rev. Alfred Obiudu, Pastor
- Deacon Brian Crim, Deacon
- Mrs. Lisa Feeley, Secretary
- Mr. Joseph Ash, Bookkeeper
- Mrs. Michele Bui, Director of Religious Education
- Mrs JoAnne Muia, Custodial Staff
- Mr. Russell Harp, Buildings and Property
Parish App!
Make sure to download the new and improved app, then enable notifications by clicking on the "More" menu. Go to "Message Settings" to subscribe to general notifications as well as for group specific notifications. If you have any questions, contact Michele Bui at the church office.
Live Streamed Masses
Fr. Alfred will be live streaming Sunday 9 AM Masses on our St. Leo Catholic Church Facebook page.
Please share this information with your family and friends and encourage them to join us for Masses. For those who do not have Facebook, please click on the link below to see the recording of the daily Mass. Click on "Videos" and you will be able to choose the most recent recording.
Mask Policy
To read Bishop Brennan's updated letter regarding wearing of masks, please click on the link below:
Note from the Diocese
The Chancery offices have been made aware of a number of parishes receiving letters from the “Faith & Freedom Coalition.”
The letter details several initiatives designed to encourage voter registration among your congregation and makes available “non-partisan voter guides” that allege compliance with IRS rules and regulations.
Please know that this letter is not endorsed by the Diocese, nor the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The USCCB maintains this resource https://www.usccb.org/issues-
Annual Backpack Celebration
School Supplies Needed
Faith Feeding Freedom Annual Back to School Backpack Celebration on
August 5, 2022.
Please see the attached list!
They already have 100 back packs, they request supplies to fill them by July 22nd so they can be
ready for the event on August 5th. Please bring your donations to St. Leo and drop them near the
food collection baskets.
We will also be assisting with Mountain Ridge Intermediate School and any and all donations of
school supplies will be appreciated.
As always, thank you for your generous support and cooperation, we have the BEST
PARISHONERS!
Immanuel House Event
Immanuel House is having a fund-raiser yard sale of household goods
on August 27th. If any parishioner has items to donate, please drop
them off on the days they are open (Monday after 1 pm, Wednesday &
Friday 9-1) or call (304) 596-1155 and leave a message for Cliff
with your name and phone number to arrange other drop-off times.
ST. LEO'S ANNUAL CAR SHOW!
St. Leo's 2nd Annual Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show will be held on
Saturday, September 17, 2022
(rain date: October 1, 2022)
at
St. Leo Catholic Church
2109 Sulphur Spring Rd., Inwood, WV.
There is a $15 show entry fee, open to all makes and models.
Registration will be from 9-11am the day of the show.
Spectators do not have to pay a fee.
Trophies will be given for Best in Show, Priest's Choice, Top 32-Car
and Truck, Top 3-Motorcycle, and Dash Plaques for the First 100.
There will also be gift card giveaways/door prizes for participants, tickets
for purchase for 50/50 raffle and Chinese auction (open to everyone),
breakfast and lunch items for sale from St. Leo's Fellowship Hall kitchen,
and oldies music all day!
Show will last until 2:30pm.
For more information, please contact John Muia at (h) 304-229-2434 or
(c) 304-596-3575.
We are accepting donations of gift cards as prizes for the car show.
A list of cards and denominations are available on the gift card table in the Narthex.
If you would like to donate, you can speak to a member of the gift card ministry or contact the office at 304-229-8945 or [email protected]. We are also accepting donations for our Chinese auction. If you have items to donate, you can bring
them to the parish office or contact John Muia at the phone numbers above.
Music Director Position
St. Leo is accepting resumes for the Music Director position. The position is part-time. Please click on the link below for more details:
A Message from Bishop Brennan
Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston Weekly Mass Link
Tax Information
If you would like a copy of your contributions from 2021 for tax purposes, please contact Joe Ash at [email protected] He would be happy to mail your copy or scan and email to you. Please provide your physical address or email address.
Resources
Some links of interest provided by our Diocese on their website, www.dwc.org:
Daily Readings written http://usccb.org/bible/readings
Daily Readings audio http://usccb.org/bible/readings-audio.cfm
Daily Reflection from The Word Among Us can be accessed at https://wau.org/meditations/
Access The Magnificat free online at https://www.osvnews.com
Catholic enrichment site for children: Catholicsprouts.com
For teens and twenty-somethings: lifeteen.com
Daily Living with Fr. Chapin: mydailyliving.com
Information from USCCB
Fr. Alfred wanted to share some information from the USCCB:
To read an article regarding the Covid-19 vaccine, please click the link below:
RCIA Sessions
RCIA sessions have begun. Sessions are on Sundays at 10:30 AM. If you, or anyone you know, is interested in beginning the process of becoming Catholic, or simply want to know more about your Catholic faith, please contact the parish office at 304-229-8945.
Drone Footage
Beautiful drone footage of our property is available to view at the link below:
Gift Card Ministry
Consider purchasing Gift Cards through our St. Leo Gift Card Ministry this year!
Your cost is the value of the gift cards; St. Leo receives a percentage of the amount of the purchase. A win-win situation!
To place an order, email Melanie Nesselrodt ([email protected]).
For a list of the cards that are available, please click on the link below:
Newsletter
Click the link below to view the newest edition of the Joyful Noise Newsletter!
Joyful Noise Summer 2022 Edition
Amazon Smile
Please consider signing up for Amazon Smile. There is no cost to sign up and a percentage of all orders goes to St. Leo. This is a painless way to help raise funds for our parish without any extra work from you! Please encourage your friends and family to sign up as well.
Renew, Restore, Rejuvenate Campaign
Thank you for your generosity!
Welcome Back Weekend Festivities/St. Leo Car and Truck Show
Together in Holiness
USCCB Information Regarding COVID-19 Vaccines
Please click on the links below to read letters provided by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops regarding COVID-19 Vaccines.
USCCB Answers to Ethical Questions Regarding COVID-19 Vaccines
USCCB Letter on Moral Considerations Regarding COVID-19 Vaccines
BINGO!
Join us on Tuesday evenings for Bingo! Doors open at 5 PM. Kitchen is open each week.
Click the link below to read the newest edition of Faith In West Virginia from the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston.
Saints of the Month
SCAM ALERT!
If you receive a text or an email saying Fr. Alfred needs a favor and asking you to make a purchase of gift cards or to send money DO NOT RESPOND OR MAKE PURCHASES OR SEND MONEY! This is a scam! Please call the office if you receive a text or email saying it is from Fr. Alfred.
Letter from Bishop Brennan
Knights of Columbus News
St. Leo Knights of Columbus meet on the first Thursday of each month at 7 PM at the
Knights of Columbus Hall.