Shrine Herald. Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton. Lourdes and Lisieux in October. Corpus Christi.

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1 Shrine Herald Royal Oak, MI June 9, 2013 Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton Lourdes and Lisieux in October Father Tomek Maka and I will be leading a pilgrimage to Lourdes traveling through France to Lisieux, the home of Saint Thérèse the Little Flower and then on to Paris. The pilgrimage will have special celebrations of Mass along the way. We will also visit wine country and the beaches of Normandy. There is a great group going and it will be a very special time of fun, faith, and prayer. There are still a few (less than 10) places available. If you are interested you can check out the program online at or by calling Mrs. Vicki Holtyn at the parish office, , ext Summertime With sixth grade promotion this Monday evening and school ending this week, things change over into Summertime mode at Shrine. There are a couple of things I would like to point out regarding the church in the Summer. Please DO NOT prop the church doors open and leave them open. It only defeats the climate control system in the church and is very costly. Even though it is summer, be mindful of your manner of dressing when coming to church. This is especially true for those exercising liturgical roles as lector and extraordinary ministers of communion. Parish Office We have recently changed the schedule for the parish office. The office is closed from 12 to 1 for lunch each day. The office is open Monday to Friday from 9 am to 8:30 pm with the exception of the lunch hour. The office is open on Saturday from 9 am to 2:30 pm. The office will now be open on Sunday morning from 9 am until 12:30 pm. We proclaim Jesus as Lord and ourselves as servants for His sake. Corpus Christi Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time I would like to express my gratitude to the First Communicants who came last Sunday, the Feast of Corpus Christi, to lead our Eucharistic Procession. They were an inspiration to us all. It was a wonderful event for all who attended. The ice cream social after the procession was a big hit. Thanks to the Youth Group for helping to put it on. The most common comment heard that evening was, This is great, we should do it more often. continued on page 3...

2 Page 2 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Please pray for the sick of our parish Pat Banish Eugene Bienkowski Jack Brady Sarah Burtwell Stephanie Burtwell Elsa Castagneto Victor A. Castagneto Kathryn R. Clark Kathy Cobbledick Michael Connolly Deanna Conway Carl Culver Charlene Cusick Loretta Cwiek Alice Dolf Jerry Dysarz Jean Haubert Donald Holden Pat Hughes Michael Ingram William F. Janelle III Paul Jirkans Cathy Krenzer Drew Lund William McCormick Christina Nardone Laura Piotrowski Tim Sauter Deanna Swincicki Nancy Takala Lucille Tavis Cathy Sullivan Dennis Van Stednas Mark Wehner Rob Wehner Kathy Wigmosta Karl Wolfe Johny Yako Karen Zwicker Please pray for the repose of the soul of Paul Lenhard Antoinette Marie Orosz Christian Service Eucharistic Visitors to the Homebound and the Sick It is a privilege and a gift to visit and pray with those who can no longer gather with us in the church for the celebration of Eucharist. My experience of bringing Holy Communion to homebound parishioners is that they find the visit very nourishing and helpful in their journey to remain faithful to God s will as they experience sickness or frailty. Some parishioners bring Holy Communion in a pyx to a homebound family member after Sunday Mass each week. It is wonderful for couples or families to pray together in this way. We are grateful for these National Shrine Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion who have been faithfully serving the frail and homebound on a weekly basis: Rita Areddy, Lou Lim, Jamie Kelly, Joan Fernane, Patrick Messing, Tom Dolf, Kevin and Barbara Norris, Bruce Bauer, Sharon Hoolehan, Mary Butler, Bev Causby, Holly Ruhle, Bob Crowley, Mary Uhan, Ginny Gamber, and Judith Mikich. Think of this... If one of your gifts is to pray with someone and bring Holy Communion to them after you leave a daily or Sunday Mass, please talk with me about becoming one of our regular Eucharistic visitors to the homebound. You will not only bring the Body of Christ to someone waiting, but you will be a special servant of the Body of Christ! Sister Noreen , ext. 411 Update from Jim Jirkans Jim and Barbara s son, Paul, had two successful surgeries for the serious brain aneurysm. He is at home (Cincinnati) and is resting 20 hours per day. His recovery will be many months. For now, Jim and Barbara are his caregivers as well as caring for the children M F. The family is grateful for your continued prayers. Office of Priestly Vocations Pray for the Camino Pilgrims! Buen Camino! This is the greeting that will most regularly be received by the thirty-seven men who will be travelling along the Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James) with Fr. Tim Birney, Director of Priestly Vocations. The translation of this greeting is, Good Way and is the traditional blessing for Camino pilgrims. The pilgrimage will be from June 10-19, 2013 and the group is composed of 28 discerners, 5 seminarians, 3 priests, and 1 Bishop. The support and prayers of the people from the Archdiocese of Detroit has been overwhelming and much appreciated. Be assured of their prayers for you during the pilgrimage. Learn more about the pilgrimage and follow them along the Way at their blog: vocationcamino.wordpress.com. Contact Fr. Tim Birney, Director of Priestly Vocations: or visit our website for more information: Follow us on Facebook: Office of Priestly Vocations or Vocations, one of the seven mission priorities for the Archdiocese of Detroit!

3 June 9, 2013 Page 3 continued from page 1 Bearings... Audit The Archdiocese of Detroit audits the financial records of every parish. Ideally it should happen every 4 years. Here at the National Shrine we are just finishing the audit, the first one in 16 years. The preliminary report shows that there is nothing seriously out of line. Thanks to the hard work of our Finance Council and Mrs. Safranski our CFO, we have made great strides. The majority of the areas that need to be addressed are in relationship to proper reporting and controls in the area of fundraising on the part of groups within the parish. A set of policies and reporting forms have been established to assure that the necessary corrections are made. I want to thank everyone for their cooperation especially the officers of parent groups and other fundraising groups. Rosie, Carlito and Lord Stanley A few times I have mentioned that Rosie is experiencing difficulties and weakness that come with age. Father Camilleri reminds us that she is the equivalent of 90 years old. This past week she had a spell and was quite sick. Thanks to the expert care of Dr. Jim Mast at North Main Animal Hospital she is doing better. When people see Lord Stanley they often ask where Rosie is. Well at her age, she likes to rest more and conserves her energy. Divine Life Baptized in Christ Kate Avery daughter of Timothy and Kelly (Burns) Sullivan Nathan James son of Andrew and Loretta (McGuckin) Yakima Banns of Marriage First Bann Regina Zielonka and Geman D. Urbina Emily Laurinec and Stephen Boehnlein Second Bann Eline Haenebalcke and Sean Wilson Lauren Lucier and Ryan Behringer Third Bann Theresa Cyr and Brett Richardson Melissa Swaney and Donald Malkowski Reminder About New Rectory Office Hours Monday-Friday, 9:00 am to 8:30 pm Closed for lunch from 12 Noon to 1:00 pm weekdays Saturdays, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm Sundays, 9:00 am to 12:30 pm

4 Page 4 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Monday, June 10 6:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Claire Cerone, Grace Leonard 8:30 am Mass Fr. Espinoza Owen Smith, Petr Mehall Tuesday, June 11 6:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Erik Jenkins, Niklas Jenkins 8:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Cal Liggett, Noah Gappy Wednesday, June 12 6:30 am Mass Fr. Espinoza Adam Goller, Marty Massucci 8:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Patrick Schocke, A.J. Massucci Thursday, June 13 6:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Joey Lynch, Henry True 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Lydia Moylan, Katie Arce Grace Leonard Friday, June 14 6:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Patrick Pullis, Thomas Kennedy 8:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Maria Ruhle, Clara North Saturday, June 15 8:30 am Mass Fr. Espinoza Ellie Fromm, Allie Wagner Readings of The Week Monday, June 10 2 Cor 1:1-7/Mt 5:1-12 Tuesday, June 11 Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3/ Mt 5:13-16 Wednesday, June 12 2 Cor 3:4-11/Mt 5:17-19 Thursday, June 13 2 Cor 3:15 4:1, 3-6/ Mt 5:20-26 Mass Information Friday, June 14 2 Cor 4:7-15/Mt 5:27-32 Saturday, June 15 2 Cor 5:14-21/Mt 5:33-37 Sunday, June 16 2 Sm 12:7-10, 13/Gal 2:16, 19-21/Lk 7:36 8:3 or 7:36-50 Sunday, June 16 Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm Fr. Lang Lectors Frank Mills, Lisa Pickering Madelyne Luddy, Maureen Luddy Carolyn Luddy, Colleen Hull, Isabel Panyard Hospitality Margie Suchyta, Team 6:30 pm Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors Rebecca Joseph David Zobl, Dmitri Krick Ben Vidosh, Nikolas Wills Hospitality Gerald Schaffran, Team Sunday Masses 7:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Lectors Donna McNamara, Mike Holcomb Christian Rozanski, Andrew North, Sean Ruhle, Cal Liggett Hospitality MaryAnn Skaggs, Team 9:00 am Mass Fr. Espinoza Lectors Emma McNorton, Cassia Burley McKenna Lynch Dominic Romano, Patrick Romano Alex Sobeck, Joey Lynch Hospitality Tony Recchia, Team 10:45 am Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors Mark Mason, Ed Sulak Allie Archambault, Cassandra Morris Lydia Moylan, Claire Cerone M.C. Tyler Moylan Hospitality Wayne Friedman, Team 12:30 pm Mass Fr. Camilleri Lectors Marge Caram, Dave Uchalik Joe Wagner, Blake Smith Owen Smith, Max Gouin Hospitality Hugh Brennan, Team 4:00 pm Spanish Mass Fr. Espinoza 6:00 pm Mass Fr. Camilleri Lectors Lauren Battle, Brendan Battle Carlos Carpenter Andre Moon, Grant Fogle Elijah Harbut, Ethan Cwiek Hospitality Tom Torma, Team

5 June 9, 2013 Page 5 Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration "Give me, O Lord, invincible hope; teach me to hope against all hope, teach me to hope with all my strength." "The least act of hope, of trust in God, made in the midst of trials, in a state of interior or exterior desolation, is worth far more than a thousand acts made in times of joy and prosperity. When we are suffering in mind or body, when we are experiencing the void of abandonment and helplessness, when we find ourselves prey to the repugnances of rebellions of nature which would like to throw off the yoke of the Lord, we cannot pretend to have the comforting feeling of hope, of confidence; often we may even experience the opposite sentiment, and yet, even in this state we can make acts of hope and confidence which are not felt but willed. The theological virtues are practiced essentially by the will....when the act must be made by the will alone, then this exercise is dry and cold, but is not for this reason of less merit; on the contrary, it is even more meritorious and therefore gives more glory to God. " - Divine Intimacy Please call Marie Lama at if you are able to help with any of the following Holy Hours. Open Holy Hours: Monday, 2 pm; Thursday, Saturday, 2 pm, 6 pm; Wednesday, 4 pm; Friday, Noon. The following Holy Hours have persons who desire partners with which to share their Holy Hours: Sunday, 8 am, 10 am, 2, 3, 4 pm; Monday, 10 am; Tuesday, 9 am, 3 pm, 7 pm; Wednesday, 2, 3pm; Thursday, 7 am; Friday, 1, 2, 3 pm; Saturday, 4 pm; Tuesday-Friday, 1 pm; Sunday 6 pm. Please Note! When in the chapel, I noticed that the June issue of the Magnificat and The Word Among Us booklet are now missing. If you accidentally took either of these home, please return them. They are the chapel copies for everyone's use. I also noticed that the basket with children's books is missing several books. Again, these are for use in the chapel. If you want copies of certain books, please contact me and I will assist you in obtaining them. Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, pray for us!!! Mass Intentions Monday, June 10 6:30 am Intentions of Amber Adams 8:30 am William C. Gietzen Tuesday, June 11 St. Barnabas 6:30 am Intentions of Ivas 8:30 am Marie O'Connor Wednesday, June 12 6:30 am Donald Brennan 8:30 am Loretta Vezina Thursday, June 13 St. Anthony of Padua 6:30 am Rosemary Gilbert 8:30 am Mary Lou Laurencelle Friday, June 14 6:30 am Mounty Bolis 8:30 am James Joseph and Rita Antoinette Civengros Saturday, June 15 8:30 am Genevieve Detloff Sunday, June 16 Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm Myron Grant 6:30 pm Sami Salim Sunday Masses 7:30 am Intentions of the Parishioners of NSLF 9:00 am John Mobley 10:45 am Frank Wallis 12:30 pm Albert Batchik 6:00 pm Frank Gorham A Reminder Whenever your address, phone number, , or family status changes, please be sure to contact the parish office and update your information with us. It is critical that we keep our parishioner records up-to-date! Thank you!

6 Page 6 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Military Please pray for our Military Sgt. Daniel J. Allen, US Army Maj. Eric Ansorge PhD, US Army Patrick Paul Atallah, USMC Christopher Babcock, USAF Envin E. Billings, US Army Corey Brady, US Navy Capt. Matthew Cain, US Army Pat Carroll, USAF, Shrine 61, MIA Crisanto R. Delos, USCG Lt. Joseph W. Doman, US Navy Col. Thomas M. Doman, USMC Specialist Raymond Dorierty PV2-E2 Melissa Ducastel, US Army Capt. Elena Elwart, US Army Lt. Jason D. Everts, US Army Thomas Fern, USAF LCpl. Sarah Fitzpatrick, USMC 2LT Kristina Fleming RN Air Force Lt. Cmdr. Troy Perry Glendye, USCG Joseph Haddad, USMC Capt. Richard Holt, USAF SSgt. Philip Huber, USMC Cpt. Kevin Joyce, US Army Jacob Kindl, USMC Andrew Kostrzewa, US Navy Capt Justin Kuhlmann, US Army 2 nd Lt. Nicholas Robert Langan, US Army Peter Laperriere, US Navy Brian MacKenzie, USAF Sgt. Jonathan D. Maten, US Army GS13 Dan Marem MI BN Spec. Ryan McWilliams, US Army Rangers Capt. Christopher Mellon, USMC Sgt. Beau G. Messer, US Army Aaron Mingle, US Navy Sgt. Alan Mullin, US Army Airman Sean P. O Dell, USAF Spec. Kevin C. Oldani, F.A.S.T. USMC Capt. Daniel P. Palmer, US Army Capt. John F. Palmer, US Army Capt. Martin J. Palmer, US Army Lt. Col. Loren D. Penney, US Army Sam Piontkowski, USMC 1st Capt. Johnny Pruitt, ASAF Anthony Reynolds, USAF Maj. David N. Roberts, USMC Lt. Col. Eric J. Simpson, FA Capt. Michael Szalma, US Army Spec. David Wittla, US Army 1 st Private Wyatt Wray, USMC Candle Cleaners Needed The Candle Cleaner Volunteers meet every Monday morning in the St. Thérèse Chapel after the 8:30 am Mass to clean the votive candle cups and column candles along with the votive stands. This group is in need of a few more volunteers to help with this very important ministry. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Barbara Cullen at or Barbara Schmidt at Rachel s Vineyard God stands with His arms outstretched, longing to soothe your hurting heart and heal your wounds. Don t allow the enemy to tell you that your sin was too great. Come find healing and hope on a Rachel s Vineyard retreat Detroit Rachel s Vineyard Call to attend the next retreat September 6-8, Just a reminder, please notify us when you have additions to the Military prayer list, or when one of our Military members can be taken off the prayer list. Thank you!

7 June 9, 2013 Page 7 Lending Library Lending Library hours are Sundays from 10 am to 2 pm, and Fridays from 9:15 am to Noon, in the National Shrine Conference Center, Room C (across the alley from the Northwood parking lot). For information call Kathy McGuire at or JoAn Gilleran at Folk Ensemble Friday, June 14, 7:30 pm, St. Mary Parish (Royal Oak) Plan to join the St. Mary Parish (Royal Oak) Folk Ensemble for an evening of joyful song on Friday, June 14, at 7:30 pm. The long-standing musical group offers outstanding talent and creativity presenting Christian music in a contemporary setting! The six-member group possesses enormous talent with a flair for the inspirational and enthusiastic reproduction of well-known hymns and other contemporary sounds! Please join us at St. Mary Parish located at 730 South Lafayette on the corner of Lincoln and Lafayette in the heart of Royal Oak! Free will donations will be accepted. Refreshments will follow the concert. Call for additional information. Events Calendar Location Guide A Academy AC Adoration Chapel, Coughlin Building CC-SH Conference Center, Seton Hall CC-A Conference Center, Room A CC-B Conference Center, Room B CC-C Conference Center, Room C CL Choir Loft CR Choir Room GS Grade School HH-BR Heritage Hall Board Room HH-B Heritage Hall Mtg. Rm. B HH-EW Heritage Hall East Wing HH-WW Heritage Hall West Wing HH-MF Heritage Hall Main Floor HS High School STC St. Thérèse Chapel YR Youth Room Sunday, June 9 Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30, and 4:00 (Spanish), 6:00 pm Masses Lending Library CC-C 10:00 am Rosary for the Unborn STC 5:00 pm Volleyball GS-Gym 6:00 pm Monday, June 10 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Grade 6 Promotion Mass Church 7:00 pm Grade 6 Promotion Reception HH-MF After Mass Tuesday, June 11 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Metro Coalition of Congregations Task Force Mtg CC-A 5:30 pm Girl Scout Bridging Ceremony GS-Gym 6:00 pm Devotions STC 6:45 pm Boy Scout Troop #1634 YR 7:00 pm Legion of Mary Meeting CC-B 7:00 pm Love of God Prayer Group STC 8:00 pm Wednesday, June 12 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Mens Bible Study CC-A 6:30 am Used Uniform Sale GS-Café 7:00 am HS Girls Varsity Soccer Banquet CC-SH 5:30 pm ENDOW CC-A 7:00 pm Militia Immaculata Prayer Village HH-B 8:00 pm Events Calendar Crisis Pregnancy? Crisis Pregnancy Center can help. Call Hurting from an abortion experience? Call Silent No More HELP Miscarriage Help? help4miscarriage@gmail.com Thursday, June 13 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Grupo de Renovacion Carismatico YR 6:00 pm Volleyball GS-Gym 6:00 pm France Tour Group Meeting CC-SH 6:30 pm Friday, June 14 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Lending Library CC-C 9:15 am Cub Scout Den 1 YR 3:00 pm Girl Scout Troop #43068 CC-B 6:30 pm Saturday, June 15 Mass 8:30 am Sunday Liturgy Vigil Mass 4:30, 6:30 pm Sunday, June 16 Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30, and 4:00 (Spanish), 6:00 pm Masses Lending Library CC-C 10:00 am Rosary for the Unborn STC 5:00 pm

8 Page 8 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Religious Formation Preschool Religious Formation Register now for Preschool Religious Formation We are now accepting preschool registrations for the upcoming Fall for those potty trained children who will be at least 3 by December 1 and will not be starting kindergarten yet. For more information or to get a registration form, please contact Renee Cramer at rcramer@shrinechurch.com or Elementary Religious Formation and Sacramental Preparation Feast of Corpus Christi Last Sunday, after the 6:00 pm Mass, several of our First Communion children helped lead the Eucharistic procession for the Feast of Corpus Christi. What a powerful witness they made, dressed in their Communion attire, with Msgr. Easton holding the Blessed Sacrament following. Our reverent little children truly enjoyed the ice cream social that followed. The screams and giggles could be heard throughout the neighborhood as the children enjoyed the beautiful weather running around the grass. So much for the white dresses and suits! It was a perfect way to end their sacrament prep year! Thank you to all who participated. A huge thank you goes to Christine Wist and the Shrine youth group for hosting the social and to Kathie Dorsch for all her behind the scenes help! First Communion Families First Communion children and their families are invited to the 6:00 pm Mass on Sunday, June 2 as we celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi. The Feast of Corpus Christi celebrates the institution of the Eucharist by Christ at the Last Supper. Children should wear their First Communion clothes and plan on joining in the Eucharistic procession following the Mass. We will celebrate with ice cream afterwards. Early Bird Discount About to Expire! To take advantage of our early bird discount, registration packets for the Religious Formation year must be received or postmarked by Saturday, June 15. Questions? Contact Renee Cramer at rcramer@shrinechurch.com or Attention Parents of Kindergarteners! Did you know that two years of preparation is required before receiving First Holy Communion? In order for your child to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion at the traditional time of second grade, he/she must attend Religious Formation classes or Catholic school starting in the Fall of first grade. Registration has started for the Religious Formation year. Contact Renee Cramer at or rcramer@shrinechurch.com for a registration packet. Registration has started for the Religious Formation Year Registration packets are available for pickup to all currently enrolled grades Preschool through Grade 7 afterschool Religious Formation families. The tuition for Shrine registered parishioners (as of 4/15/13) is $90 per child, with a $15 discount if registration and payment is received by June 15. If you are new to the program or would like to register a new sibling, please contact our office at rcramer@shrinechurch.com or to request a registration packet. Programs meet on the following days and times: Preschool (ages 3 & 4), Sundays during 9 am Mass in the Church Youth Room. Elementary (K-6), Mondays from 4:30-5:30 pm or 6-7 pm at Shrine Catholic Grade School. Grades 7 & 8, Mondays 6:15 7:30 pm at Shrine Catholic Academy. High School Youth Ministry (9-12), Sundays from 7 9 pm in the Church Youth Room. New students older than grade 2 who have not attended a Catholic school or Religious Formation program for the year may be placed in the RCIA adapted for Children program, also held on Monday evenings. The Preschool Religious Formation and High School Youth Ministry programs are designed for all parish families while the K-8 programs are geared specifically to public school or home-schooled children. RCIA for Children and Teens For Children and Teens age 7 to 17 who have had a delay in their religious formation and want to be prepared properly for receiving the Sacraments or for those of the same age who want to become a Baptized Catholic, please join Deacon Tom and Mrs. Barb Avery for interesting and interactive classes on Monday evenings this Fall! We would love to hear from you so please call or us to set up a time to meet with parent(s) and child. Have Blessed Week! averyfamtkc@sbcglobal.net or Deacon Tom

9 June 9, 2013 Page 9 Special Needs Religious Formation Classes Join Deacon Tom Avery and Barb for the Special Needs Religion Classes on Wednesdays October thru May from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. This will be our third year offering Religion classes for children with Autism, cognitive impairment and other learning disabilities. We offer a hands-on interactive and interesting class for the children! We would love to meet with you to see if this class would be helpful in bringing your child closer to Christ and His Church, and preparing them to receive the Sacraments. Have Blessed Week! averyfamtkc@sbcglobal.net or Deacon Tom C.R.E.W. High School Youth Ministry Parent Fundraising Meeting Thursday, June 13, 7:30 pm, Heritage Hall Board Room All parents with teens participating in NCYC or hoping to send teens to World Youth Day are invited to join us for a meeting to discuss and plan fundraising events for the Summer and upcoming year. If you have any questions please contact Christine Wist at cwist@shrinechurch.com. Adult Religious Formation Surrender! Book Study Tuesday, July 23, 7 8:30 pm National Shrine Conference Center Fr. Joe Lang will be facilitating a one evening book study perfect for busy people! Surrender! The Life Changing Power of Doing God s Will by Fr. Larry Richards is available for purchase from The Reason For Our Hope foundation ( or ) if you don t already have a copy. Due to this one evening format, be sure to read the book ahead of time! To help us plan accordingly, contact Janie Lynch at jlynch@shrinechurch.com or to let us know that you plan on joining us. If you are interested in a multi-week study on this same book, contact Janie Lynch so you can be notified once it s scheduled. ENDOW Women's Study Group Evening Session Presents: Redemptoris Mater (Mother of the Redeemer) Wednesdays from 7:00 to 9:00 pm beginning June 12 Shrine Conference Center Room A. Cost is $80 for approximately 12 week course (financial assistance is available) Register online at Facilitated by Melissa Thompson. Questions? Melissa at mompson@gmail.com. In his 1987 encyclical on Mary, John Paul II's papal writing draws on Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition to explore Mary's place in the life of the Church and in Catholic devotion. Rich with prayers, quotes, and personal meditations, Redemptoris Mater embraces Mary as the most excellent example of the feminine genius and sees her as a model for all to emulate. Join us and let the teachings of the Church enrich your soul! Pray for Vocations 31 Club Pick a day of the month and sign-up at the church entrance. No Dues. No Meetings. Just Prayers. Evangelization: Discernment & Evangelization Discerning when and how to share your faith story with another is an important part of evangelization. To proclaim randomly and without thought may turn people away. To be shy about being a witness of God s action in your life limits the power of the message. Pope Benedict XVI writes, A Christian knows when it is time to speak of God and when it is better to say nothing and to let love alone speak. He knows that God is love (cf. 1 Jn 4:8) and that God's presence is felt at the very time when the only thing we do is to love. (Deus Caritas Est, 31)

10 Page 10 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Grade School Happenings Preschool As our preschool year comes to an end, we thank God for the many blessings He so generously gives. During the month of May, we helped the children reflect on their many experiences this school year and celebrate their growth and learning. These past weeks we sang Rain, Rain, Go Away as we learned about the water cycle. We were paleontologist and studies dinosaurs by observing fossils and bones. Then we discovered that birds aren t the only ones that lay eggs, as we studied birds, reptiles, insects, amphibians, and fish. Our classrooms were decorated by the children with pictures and collages of butterflies and caterpillars. We thoroughly enjoyed an author study of Eric Carle. We even tried our hand at making our own paintedpaper collages. Many of Carle s books are about insects and God s world of animals. Our favorite story was A House for Hermit Crab. Just like the hermit crab, our 4 year olds are growing and moving on to a bigger school. We have been taking care of God s world by recycling and reusing. We made musical instruments out of recycled items from home. Our 14 caterpillars formed chrysalis and after several weeks became butterflies! As we released them into God s world, we blessed each one as they flew up into the sky so freely. Just like our butterflies, we say goodbye with blessings to all of our children for the Summer. Mrs. Oldani

11 June 9, 2013 Page 11 Class of 2017 Steven Balboa Beck Benson Nicholas Blasio Grace Bontrager Sophie Cannaday Katherine Carbajo Lauren Carey Brennan Carr Regan Castle Julia Chase Michael Coletti Ellen Cook Jeremiah Paul Cortez Lyndon DeFoe Tanika Dunbar Tara Ellison Malachi Flood Vanessa Gappy Ian Gappy Gregory Golias Ethan Groth Shrine Catholic Academy 8th Grade Graduates Julia Halkey Katherine Howard Emma Kruse Jeanne Lampertius Mark Ledford Ryan Ledford Lauren Leonard Ryan Lopp Maureen Luddy Molly Lyons Natalie Masopust Aidan McCourt Celia McFarland Emma McNorton Josef Mehall Morgan Minjares Michael Niehaus Megan O'Donnell Casper Padilla Brian Palmer Thomas Peaslee James Quigley Brianna Rivera Sean Ruhle Jack Salerno Luke Schenkel Alexander Schienke Matthew Schienke Alexandra Schoenherr Cassidy Skaggs Keagan Smith Asher Smith Jamison Terbrack Peter Trout Angela Tsiamoura Gabriela Vettorello Molly Wagner Joseph Wagner Emma Yardley Olivia Zardus Sacred Heart Major Seminary News Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron ordained three men to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Detroit at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in May. Fathers Marko Djonovic, Patrick Gonyeau, and James Grau studied for the priesthood at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. Gifts to the Catholic Services Appeal provide significant support for candidates who prepare for the priesthood at the college and graduate seminary of the Archdiocese of Detroit. Sacred Heart s student body also includes lay men in the archdiocesan permanent diaconate program, and lay women and men earning graduate and undergraduate degrees and diplomas in religious studies through the Institute for Ministry. For more information about Sacred Heart Major Seminary, or other CSA-funded ministries, programs, and services, go to

12 Page 12 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Triumph the Movie Capuchin Soup Kitchen Benefit "The Triumph" The Documentary movie about Medjugorje will have a one-time showing on June 24 at 7:00 pm at the Royal Oak Main Art Theater. Tickets are $12.00, but the proceeds will go to benefit the Soup Kitchen in Detroit. You can purchase tickets online at or you can purchase them at the Theater. Tickets are going fast, so get them now if you can.

13 June 9, 2013 Page 13 About the Legion of Mary The Legion of Mary is the largest apostolic organization of lay men and women in the Catholic Church, with about 3 million active members in almost every country of the world. The Legion of Mary has been active in the United States (USA) since 1931, has been approved by 7 Popes, and was endorsed by the Second Vatican Council. The main purpose of the Legion of Mary is to give Glory to God through the sanctification of its members. Members of the Legion of Mary become instruments of the Holy Spirit through a balanced program of prayer and service in a family atmosphere. Works include door-to-door evangelization, parishioner visitation, visitation of the sick or aged, Catholic education, visiting the newly baptized, visiting families, and meeting the other spiritual needs of the parish community. Legionaries are under the guidance of a spiritual director named by the pastor. The Legion of Mary is, in essence, an extension of the heart and hands of the pastor. Members meet weekly for prayer, planning and discussion. Then members do two hours of definite work each week in pairs. The Legion of Mary is open to all Catholics who: faithfully practice their religion; are animated by the desire to fulfill their role in the Catholic Church's apostolate through membership of the Legion; are prepared to fulfill the duties which Active and Auxillary Membership of the Legion involves. Visit: and for more information. The National Shrine Legion of Mary group Our Lady of Victories meets on Tuesday at 7:00 pm in the Conference Center, Room B. Please attend the meeting for more information or call Year of Faith Pilgrimage: Walking on Holy Ground Terra Sancta Pilgrimages, with co-sponsors the Knights of Columbus (of Michigan) and Orchard Lake Seminary, invite you to a Year of Faith Pilgrimage based on Holy Land themes called, Walking on Holy Ground. This one-day opportunity to re-connect with the roots of our faith and walk in the footsteps of Jesus will include biblical reflections about different holy places of the Holy Land, teaching on our Catholic Faith, celebrating Mass and praying the Rosary, and visiting different historic churches of Detroit. The Most Reverend Frank Reiss, Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit, and Franciscan friar Fr. Alex Kratz, will lead this pilgrimage on Saturday, August 10, from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm, beginning at Orchard Lake Seminary. Cost is $75 (all expenses included). Call or mrspattig@yahoo.com. Faith Direct What is the best way to ensure our parish receives the support needed for our operating expenses and ministries during the busy, Summer months? egiving through Faith Direct! Please enroll today by visiting Our church code is MI16. Increased enrollment with Faith Direct will help stabilize our parish finances during the coming Summer months when many families are away on vacation. Thank you for your continued support of our parish family with your time, talent and treasure! God Bless You, Rev. Msgr. William H. Easton National Shrine of the Little Flower Perpetual Mass Enrollment Cards The National Shrine of the Little Flower now has a beautiful six page perpetual Mass card available at the Parish rectory office and the National Shrine gift shop. With this enrollment, the person or persons, living or deceased, will be remembered in a Mass once a month at the National Shrine on or near the first Friday of each month. The Masses will be celebrated every month in perpetuity. The suggested offering for the enrollment card and a card suitable to be given to family or individuals is $25 per card.

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15 June 9, 2013 Page 15 Year of Faith The Tradition that comes from the apostles makes progress in the Church, with the help of the Holy Spirit. There is a growth in insight into the realities and words that are being passed on. This comes in various ways. It comes through the contemplation and study of believers who ponder these things in their hearts. It comes from the intimate sense of spiritual realities which they experience. And it comes from the preaching of those who have received, along with the right of succession in the episcopate, the sure charism of truth. Thus, as the centuries go by, the Church is always advancing towards the plentitude of divine truth, until eventually the words of God are fulfilled in her. Dei Verbum 8 Question Do I take time to contemplate the words of Scripture and pay full attention to the homily at Mass? Prayer Lord Jesus, let me know myself and know you, And desire nothing, save only you. Let me be willing to obey for the sake of you. Let me cling to nothing, save only you. Look upon me, that I may love you. Call me, that I may see you, And forever enjoy you. Amen. Protecting God s Children Attention: If you are in need of verification for attending 'Protecting God's Children class, please submit your request to Kevin Sutherland at ksutherland@shrinechurch.com. NATIONAL SHRINE of the Little Flower Parish Office 2100 W. 12 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI Pastoral Staff Parish Main Number Rev. Msgr. William H. Easton, Pastor... ext 415 Rev. Joseph Lang, Assoc... ext 412 Rev. Anthony Camilleri, Assoc... ext 419 Rev. Adalberto Espinoza, Assoc... ext 416 Rev. Mr. Thomas R. Avery, Deacon... ext 422 Christian Service, Sister Noreen Ellison, SC... ext 411 Director of Liturgical Music, Mr. Rob Abbott... ext 442 Parish Education & Religious Formation Staff Shrine Catholic High School & Academy, 3500 W 13 Mile Rd. R.O Principal, Mrs. Gabrielle Erken Shrine Catholic Grade School, 1621 Linwood R.O Principal, Mrs. Sharon Dixon Director of Admissions, Mrs. Meg Armstrong Religious Education Office Coordinator, Renee Cramer Preschool & Elementary Coordinator, Janie Lynch Youth Minister (9-12 grades), Christine Wist Grades 7/8 Religious Formation, Michael Reece Director of RCIA and Adult Formation, Mr. John LaCroix Parish Staff Chief Financial Officer, Mrs. Andrea Safranski... ext 432 Director of Advancement, Ms. Cynthia Grzelak... ext 455 Bookkeeper, Mrs. Tracy Vincent... ext 421 Parish Receptionist, Mrs. Charlene Lewandowski... ext 410 Director of Special Projects, Mr. Kevin Sutherland... ext 414 National Shrine Director/Church Tours, Mr. Jack Hoolehan... ext 418 Parish Solutions Specialist, Mrs. Vicki Holtyn... ext 448 Office Hours Monday - Friday... 9 am-8:30 pm...closed for Lunch between 12 Noon and 1 pm Saturday... 9 am-2:30 pm Sunday... 9 am-12:30 pm Emergencies handled at any time. Please limit other visits or phone calls to the above times. Church Hours Monday - Friday... 5:30 am-5 pm Saturday... 7:30 am-after 6:30 pm Mass Sunday... 6:30 am-after 6:00 pm Mass Gift Shop Hours Monday - Friday... 1 pm-4 pm Second Saturday of the Month... 5:30 pm-6:30 pm Second Sunday of the Month... 9:30 am-2 pm Masses Sunday... 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am, 12:30, 6:00 pm Saturday... 8:30 am, 4:30 pm, 6:30 pm Weekday... 6:30, 8:30 am Holy Day... 6:30, 8:30 am, 12:00 noon, 7:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation After 6:30 am Mass; Saturdays 3-4 pm and 5:30-6 pm. Sacrament of Baptism Sunday at 2 pm. Please contact Charlene Lewandowski in the Parish Office at ext 410. Sacrament of Marriage Parish members, please contact Charlene Lewandowski in the Parish Office at ext 410 at least six months in advance. Spiritual Care for the Sick and Homebound Please notify the Parish Office or Sister Noreen at extension 411 if there is an illness, hospitalization or need for homebound ministry. We will do our best to provide spiritual support for our parishioners. Parish Tours Docents are on duty from 10 am-4 pm Monday-Saturday except during services. Groups of 10 or more call Jack Hoolehan at , ext. 418 to schedule a time. Shrine Herald Submissions are due Monday by 1 pm. Articles should be ed to vholtyn@shrinechurch.com to be considered for publication. For questions and/or comments, please contact the Shrine Herald Editor. While we urge our readers to consider patronizing our advertisers, we cannot and do not endorse their conduct or performance. For information on advertising in the Shrine Herald, please call , ext. 326.

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