Dear Parishioner:
Welcome to St Leo's! Ours is a great Christian community, and we are so pleased that you have chosen to join us. Our hope is that you will experience the Lord's presence every time you gather with us to worship and pray, to grow in appreciation of the mysteries of our faith, to share our community life, and to help us reach out to those in need. To register with our parish, please call or stop by the parish office during the week or on Sunday mornings to pick up a registration packet. If you have any questions, please call Dina at the parish office, 397-0407.
- Generations of Faith
Our Generation of Faith process offers opportunities for enrichment at every age level.
- Joining our Parish
If you are new to our area, you may register in the parish by stopping by the parish office during office hours on weekdays, 8:30am to 5:00pm, (closed for lunch from 12:30-1:30pm) and on Sunday from 9:00am to 12:30pm. Please email or call Dina Turco for more info at 397-0407.
- Becoming Catholic
If you, or someone you know would like to learn about becoming Catholic, you may call Fr. Harry Buse or Fr. Andy Phan at the parish office, 397-0407.
- Catholic School
If you are interested in a Catholic school for your children, we share a grade school (Pre K-8) with St. Pius X Parish. St. Pius X/ St. Leo school is located at 6905 Blondo St. The principal is Joyce Gubbels, phone 551-6667.
- Religious Education
If you have children attending public school and are interested in weekly religious education for your children (Grades 1-8), call Sue Doty at 397-0407. We also have a Sunday School program for all children, ages 3 through kindergarten.
- Youth Program
The Omaha area has a number of Catholic high schools. You would have to call the schools directly for information. Here at St. Leo, we have a youth program “Connections” for all high school students. Connections meets on Sunday evenings at 6:30pm and is led by our Youth and Young Adult Minister, John Gencarelli. You may call John at 397-0407.
- Music Ministry
Here at St. Leo we are proud of our Sunday Liturgical celebrations. We welcome you to become part of the music ministry and other liturgical ministries. You may call Kelly Barth at 397-0407 if you would like to become part of these liturgical ministries.
- Outreach Ministries
St. Leo Parish is also involved in a number of outreach ministries. e.g. serving meals at local shelters. If you are interested in this type of ministry, call Dina Turco at the parish office, 397-0407.
- Performing Arts
Grade 6 through Young Adults interested in the Performing Arts should consider The ACTS (Acting in Christ Through the Spirit) Drama Group. Call Sue Doty at 397-0407 if interested.
Again, we welcome any new people to St. Leo Parish. At the same time, we challenge you to become more active in the practice of your faith by continuing your own faith formation, providing for the formation of your children and serving the needs of others. For a listing of ministries offered at St Leos, please download our Parish Ministry Form.
Check out our Bulletin Page for weekly news, both past and present.
Once again, welcome! Our parish community is more complete because you are with us.
In the Lord's love,
Fr. Harry Buse