The Lumen Christi (Light of Christ) Award is given to Parishioners acknowledging the time and talent they have generously given to the Church of Saint Leo the Great over the years.

This year's recipients were recognized at the 10:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 12, 2021
 

2021 Recipients

Terrance & Stephanie Dotzler
Frederick & Roxanne Grisé
Richard Gubitosi
Mary Koury
Kenneth & Arda McCarthy
Susan McLaughlin
John & Josephine Sharkey

Congratulations and God Bless You!

 
  

  

 

2019 Recipients

The DeFelice Family
Margaret Lang
Joseph Manzi
Elizabeth Patterson

Congratulations and God Bless You!




 

2018 Recipients
Paula DeStefano
Thomas & Rose Ann Dogas
Anne Germain
Michael & Mary Lee
James Krall, Jr.
The Smith Family
John Jr., Josefa, Rosemary, John III (in abstenia) & Seton
 
Congratulations!

2017 Recipients
John Cizin, Debra Iapicco (in absentia), Gary Krall, James Krall, Joseph Lapsanski

Congratulations!

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Sincere congratulations to
Sir Cornelius G. Begley, KC*HS
and
Sir Joseph A. Manzi, KC*HS
on their promotion to
Knight Commander with Star
and to
Sir Derek Johnson and Dame Elizabeth Johnson
on their investiture to the
Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre
at Saint Patrick's Cathedral
by His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan
on Saturday, October 16, 2021

The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem – Eastern Lieutenancy is an association of Roman Catholic Christian faithful entrusted with an important mission from the Holy Father – to serve as witnesses to the Christian faith and supporters and protectors of the Church and the living Christian communities in the Holy Land.  The Order’s mandate originates from the time of the crusader knights who were responsible for protecting the Christian pilgrims traveling to the sacred sites. Today the Order’s members continue to aid the Church in the Holy Land and to strengthen the practice of Christian life amongst its members.

It is a great honor to be a part of The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre.

Congratulations and God bless our Parishioners, Sir Mark Russo and Lady Christy Russo, who were elevated to the rank of Knight/Lady Commander on October 5, 2019 at Saint Patrick's Cathedral.

Congratulations and God bless Saint Leo the Great Parishioners who were invested as Knights and Ladies of the Holy Sepulchre on September 29, 2018 at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral

Sir Thomas Gioia
Sir John and Lady Julia Hall
Sir Donald and Lady Beth Knice
Lady Michelle Linzalone
Sir John Shibles

 
Congratulations and God bless our Parishioners who were elevated to the rank of Knight/Lady Commander
 

Sir Raymond and Lady Gloria Harter
Sir Joseph Manzi

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Present Knights and Ladies from Saint Leo the Great are:

Reverend John T. Folchetti
Sir Cornelius Begley
Sir Timothy Andree
Sir Thomas DiChiara
Sir Ronald Gentile
Sir Thomas Gioia
Sir John Hall & Lady Julia Hall
Sir Raymond Harter & Lady Gloria Harter
Lady Patricia Hicks
Sir Donald Knice & Lady Beth Knice
Sir Michael Lee & Lady Mary Lee
Lady Michelle Linzalone
Sir Joseph Manzi
Sir Mark Russo & Lady Christy Russo
Sir John Senkewicz & Lady Deirdre Senkewicz
Sir John Shibles
 

This is the only Lay Institution of the Vatican State charged with the task of providing for the needs of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and for all the activities and initiatives which are necessary to support the presence of Christians in the Holy Land. The contributions made by its members throughout the world are therefore the Patriarchate's institutions' main source of funding.

The Order's support for the Christians in the Holy Land does not just take the form of financial contributions and prayers, important though we recognize that these are. All of the Order's Lieutenancies arrange formal pilgrimages, in the course of which Members do not simply view and explore the Holy Sites, but also have the opportunity to meet the people whom they are supporting and assure them that they are not forgotten.

The Order is charged, in its Constitution:

• To strengthen in its members the practice of Christian life, in absolute fidelity to the Supreme Pontiff and according to the teachings of the Church, observing as its foundation the principles of charity which make the Order a fundamental means of assistance to the Holy Land.
• To sustain and aid the charitable, cultural and social works and institutions of the Catholic Church in the Holy Land, particularly those of and in the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, with which the Order maintains its traditional ties.
• To support the preservation and propagation of the Faith in those lands, and promote interest in this work not only among Catholics scattered throughout the world, who are united in charity by the symbol of the Order, but also among all other Christians.
• To uphold the rights of the Catholic Church in the Holy Land.

Invested as Knights & Ladies of the Holy Sepulchre on November 18, 2016 at Saint Patrick's Cathedral

Click Here to Read the 2019 Report 
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!

POSTER CONTEST
Grades 6-8 / Diocesan-wide 1st Place:
Juliann Dietrich (Grade 6), Saint Leo the Great Parish, Lincroft

ESSAY CONTEST
Grades 3-5 / Monmouth County 1st Runner up:
Vincent Sorsaia (Grade 5), Saint. Leo the Great School, Lincroft
Grades 6-8 / Monmouth County 1st Runner-up:
Cathleen Dietrich (Grade 6), Saint Leo the Great School, Lincroft

PHOTO MEME CONTEST
Grades 6-8 / Diocesan-wide 1st Place:
Kailyn Lehan (Grade 6) Saint Leo the Great Parish, Lincroft

HELPING TO REDUCE OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT!

Solar panels panels will help protect the environment by producing clean energy, while saving the Parish money at the same time.

Almost four years ago we started exploring using solar technology as a means to reduce energy expense and to be responsible energy users. We partnered with the Diocese and after four different vendors (all chosen by the Diocese) we have now entered the phase of actual planning the system and obtaining the necessary township approvals to construct a 300-megawatt ground mount system that will address over 80% of our energy consumption.  The system will be installed by the vendor. The Parish will have a fixed rate of 10. cents per KW for the next 16 years; we will own the system in year 17.  The current rate per KW is over 13 cents per KW.  It is estimated that we could realize annual savings of $20,000 -$25,000 in electric expense. All permits have been secured from Middletown Township.

Click here to view the progress!

Church of Saint Leo the Great has received a grant from Investors Foundation to kick off our community vegetable garden!

Church of Saint Leo the Great recently received a $2,000 grant from Investors Foundation.  This grant will help further Saint Leo’s mission of feeding the hungry by establishing a vegetable garden on our premises to help feed those in need with fresh, healthy food.

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