Shrine Herald. Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton. 2 Weeks And with your Spirit.

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1 Shrine Herald November 13, 2011 We proclaim Jesus as Lord and ourselves as servants for His sake. Royal Oak, MI Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton 2 Weeks And with your Spirit. As we are taken out of our routine with the change of the translation of the missal on the First Sunday of Advent, we will have the opportunity to ponder the significance of all that we say and do at Mass and rediscover the splendor. For example, consider the meaning behind one of the most noticeable changes found near the opening of Mass. It involves the people's response to the priest's greeting, "The Lord be with you." In the new translation, we will reply, "And with your spirit." This more adequately reflects the Latin text of the Mass ("et cum spiritu tuo") and the biblical language of St. Paul (see Galatians 6:18; Philippians 4:23; 2 Timothy 4:22). It also more fully expresses an important theological point. When we say, "And also with you" in the present translation, one might get the impression that our response was merely intended to express an exchange of personal greetings or reciprocal good will: "May the Lord be with you, too, Father." But there is much more to this response. When a man is ordained a priest, the Holy Spirit comes upon him in a unique way, enabling him to perform the sacred rites of the Mass and consecrate the Eucharist. By responding, "And with your spirit," we acknowledge the Spirit's activity through the priest during the sacred Liturgy. We are referring to the "spirit" of the priest, the very core of his being, where he has been ordained to offer the sacrifice of the Mass. Indeed, we are acknowledging that since God works through the priest who is offering the Mass, ultimately it is Jesus Christ who is the head of the community gathered for the Liturgy, and it is his Spirit who is the primary actor in the Liturgy, regardless who the particular priest celebrating Mass may be. It is also an Epiclesis an invocation asking the Holy Spirit to be upon the priest and the Church assembled. It happens five times in the Mass: at the beginning, at the reading of the Gospel, at the beginning of the Eucharistic Prayer, at the greeting of peace, and at the end before the blessing. Each time we invoke the Holy Spirit to be upon us as we enter into an important part of the liturgy. The great continued on page 3...

2 Page 2 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Please pray for the sick of our parish Manuel Antonino Jeanette Bertolino Bernice Bettendorf Earl Bossenberry Jack Brady Elsa Castagneto Joseph David Mary Lu DeFauw John Dillon Joyce Eagling Elizabeth Faris Fran Fleming Donald Fowler Donald Holden Linda Liggett Kansa Mary Krug Jim Lee Morton Lee Shumoi Lee Annette Lerner Allen Liggett, Sr. Betty Lau Mrs. Lui Meghan Malley Christina Mardone Katherine Olejniczak Robert Perry David Pietila Grant Quade Jim Ross Byron Shaffer Mary Ann Skaggs Randy Swanson Leia Wojciechowski Karl Wolfe Please pray for the repose of the soul of Kathleen Houston Ann Seefeld Widowed in Recent Years? Women whose spouse has died in the past few years are invited for "Coffee and Conversation" with the focus on your needs, interests and ways of coping now that your spouse is gone. We will share ideas on what may be helpful for this part of your life-journey. We will meet on November 17, 10 am to 11:30 am, in Room B. Park in the 12 mile lot and go to the receptionist for directions to Room B. If you will be new to the group, please call Sister Noreen and leave your name and phone number so we can plan accordingly , ext Bereavement Support Sessions sponsored by Wm. Sullivan and Son Funeral Home will be conducted by Susan Varady, LMSW, a grief counselor for anyone who wishes this help. The sessions are free-of-charge to participants. The group meets at 3233 Coolidge, Berkley, MI (1 block south of 12 Mile) from 7 to 8:30 pm on these dates: November 17, December 1, December 15, January 5, January 19, February 2, February 16, March 1, and March 15. Call Susan at Safe Harbor at to register or for more information. Mass for Shut-ins We need a congregation for the TV Mass for Shut-ins. Our parish has been asked to gather a group of people of various ages to join Msgr. Kosanke and celebrate the Mass that will be taped for television to be shown the next morning. We will gather at 11:15 am on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at WJBK Channel 2 at W. 9 Mile Rd. between Greenfield and Southfield. The Mass is one half hour, but taping begins at 11:30 am. If you or your family would like to participate, please call Sister Noreen at I intend on going and can drive three others. IMPORTANT EARLY HERALD ARTICLE SUBMISSION DATES As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be early article submission dates. Please adhere to the following schedule. No late submissions will be accepted. The Sunday, November 20 bulletin article submissions were due by 1 pm on Thursday, November 10. The Sunday, November 27 AND Sunday, December 4 bulletin article submissions are BOTH due by 1 pm on Wednesday, November 16. The earlier you can get your articles to me this month, the better. Thank You.

3 November 13, 2011 Page 3 continued from page 1 Bearings... Epiclesis is when the priest asks the Holy Spirit to come upon our gifts of bread and wine that they be changed into the Body and Blood of Christ. The greeting is much deeper than a Good morning or a Hi, how are you? It draws attention to the sacred work we are about in the liturgy of the Eucharist. Christ the King Next Sunday is the last Sunday of the Church Liturgical Year. It is the last Sunday we will use the current Sacramentary or Missal of the Church. In two weeks we begin the New Liturgical Year of the Lord 2012 with the First Sunday of Advent and the full implementation of the new translation of the Roman Missal. Rosie, Carlito & Kodiak Kodi has found a new place to go walking. The roads and trails of Cranbrook Schools are wonderful and very dog friendly. Rosie prefers the lake over everything else. Carlito enjoys the confines of his cage. Kodi used to enjoy his crate, but now we have to leave the door open because he is too cramped if it is closed. Divine Life Baptized in Christ Calla Ann daughter of Craig and Jane (Ludtke) Casler Emma Jean daughter of Walter and Kari (Atkinson) Hayes Finn MacDalton son of Richard and Ellen (Stack) Dart Hadley Anne daughter of Thomas and Kara (Stark) Sawarynski Mari Lynn daughter of Jay and Sheri (Fry) Slonick Coffee and Donuts There will be donuts and coffee after 9 am Mass on Sunday, November 20. Come and join us for fellowship and preparing for the start of Advent the next week. One of our welcome ladies told me she is baking a special treat too for the children. Hope to see you there! - The Welcoming Committee 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!

4 Page 4 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Mass Information Monday, November 14 6:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Blake Smith, Grant Fogle 8:30 am Mass Fr. Espinoza Rose Vidosh, Mary Doman Tuesday, November 15 6:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Peter Chekal, Danny Chekal 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Niklas Jenkins, Ian Grimes Wednesday, November 16 6:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Mary Fromm, Theresa Lowery 8:30 am Mass Fr. Espinoza Kevin Hejka, Elijah Harbut Thursday, November 17 6:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Max Gouin, Nikolas Wills 8:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Alex Sobeck, Isaiah Thummel Friday, November 18 6:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Gwendolyn Schmidt, Katy Zink 8:30 am Mass Fr. Espinoza Anthony Segvich, Joey Lynch Saturday, November 19 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Jackson Stachelek, Hayden Haran Readings of The Week Monday, November 14 1 MC 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, LK 18:35-43 Tuesday, November 15 2 MC 6:18-31 LK 19:1-10 Wednesday, November 16 2 MC 7:1, LK 19:11-28 Thursday, November 17 1 MC 2:15-29 LK 19:41-44 Friday, November 18 1 MC 4:36-37, LK 19:45-48 Saturday, November 19 1 MC 6:1-13 LK 20:27-40 Sunday, November 20 EZ 34:11-12, COR 15:20-26, 28 MT 25:31-46 Sunday, November 20 Our Lord Jesus Christ the King Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm Mass Fr. Lang Lectors Ginny Gamber, Bill Barnes Alyssa Cramer, Daniella Cramer Mary Fromm, Audrey North Hospitality Margie Suchyta, Team 6:30 pm Mass Fr. Camilleri Lectors Don Erwin, Janie Lynch Kaleigh Sonntag, Bailey Haran Isabel Aklestad, Candice Burley, Cassia Burley Hospitality Gerald Schaffran, Team Sunday Masses 7:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors Marge Chouinard, Preston True Dominic Romano, Patrick Romano Andrew Jaeger, Alex Sobeck Hospitality MaryAnn Skaggs, Team 9:00 am Mass Fr. Lang Lectors Lauren Battle, Claire Baumhardt Brendan Battle Michael Zobl, David Zobl Dmitri Krick, Anthony Segvich Hospitality Tony Recchia, Team 10:45 am Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors Jim Wilson, Ed Sulak Christian Rozanski, Brad Chaklos Andrew North, Sean Ruhle Emcee Kevin Palmer Hospitality Wayne Friedman, Team 12:30 pm Mass Fr. Camilleri Lectors Kristen Jones, Marge Caram Christopher Mastantuono, Joe Wagner Blake Smith, Max Gouin Hospitality Hugh Brennan, Team 4:00 pm Spanish Mass Fr. Espinoza 6:00 pm Mass Fr. Espinoza Lectors Claire McNorton, Sami Kinjorski Sarah Quigley Lily Queen, Lucy Queen Gabrielle Schmidt, Gwendolyn Schmidt Hospitality Tom Torma, Team

5 November 13, 2011 Page 5 Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration "Leading a Eucharistic life, then points to the unfolding of the divine love story...indeed it was a love to be shared, for the closer one is to God, "the more one has to go out of oneself to bring divine life into the world." - Saint Edith Stein: A Spiritual Portrait, by Dianne Marie Traflet "The attitude we take in our spiritual life depends greatly upon the idea we have of God. If we have a poor, impoverished concept of God, like the slothful servant in the Gospel, instead of being impelled to love Him and to give ourselves generously to His service, we shall be cold, indolent, calculating; and burying the talents we have received from the Master, we shall not trouble ourselves to use for God the benefits we have received from Him... When, on the other hand, our soul begins to understand that God is charity, when we penetrate even slightly the mystery of the infinite love that surrounds us, realizing God's love in the love which Jesus has for us, then everything changes spontaneously, because "love calls to love." - Divine Intimacy Please call Marie Lama at if you are able to help with any of the following Holy Hours. Open Holy Hours: Sunday, 4 pm; Monday, 1 am and 8 pm; Wednesday, 3 am; Thursday, 10, 11 am, 2 pm; Friday, 11 am, 1, 2, pm; and Saturday, 9 am. The following Holy Hours have persons who would like prayer partners with which to share the Holy Hours: Sunday, 9, 10 am and 2, 3, 5, 6 pm; Monday, 10 am; Tuesday, 9 am; Wednesday, 9, 11 am and 3, 11 pm; Thursday, 10, 11 am; Friday, 11 am and 1, ; and Saturday,. Please pray for the souls of Ann Seefeld and Kay Houston who passed away recently. Ann served as a captain and divisional leader for adoration for many, many years. She led the Rosary after daily Mass for many years, too. Her love for our Lord and our Lady was something she lived daily. Kay, also, was a long-time devoted adorer of our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. I met her praying before an abortion clinic a couple of years ago. Both women lived their faith, and I am so grateful to God to have known them a little. May they, and all the souls of the faithful departed, rest in the peace of Christ. Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, pray for us! Mass Intentions Monday, November 14 6:30 am Mike Hansen 8:30 am Intentions of Joseph M. Husted Tuesday, November 15 St. Albert the Great 6:30 am Danette Wilkins 8:30 am Vincent P. Walker Wednesday, November 16 St. Margaret of Scotland, St. Gertrude 6:30 am Intentions of Ryak Baneley 8:30 am John Monette Thursday, November 17 St. Elizabeth of Hungary 6:30 am Ted Widgren 8:30 am Delphine Delich Friday, November 18 The Dedication of the Basilicas of St. Peter and St. Paul in Rome, St. Rose Philippine Duchesne 6:30 am Beverly Sabo 8:30 am Margaret Fedewa Saturday, November 19 8:30 am Robert Vermett Sunday, November 20 Our Lord Jesus Christ the King Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm Margaret Zeunen 6:30 pm Chris Kurczyk Sunday Masses 7:30 am Brenda Campbell 9:00 am Intentions of the Parishioners of NSLF 10:45 am Philip Redigan 12:30 pm Kathleen Moore 6:00 pm Felix E. Cramer Citywide Thanksgiving Service at the National Shrine of the Little Flower On Sunday, November 20 at 7:30 pm, the Royal Oak Pastoral Association will hold its annual Thanksgiving Service at the National Shrine. All are welcome to attend this time of ecumenical, neighborly prayer. A reception in Heritage Hall will follow.

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 Cpl. James Bolitho, USMC Pvt. Sean Brady, U.S. Army 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 Elward, US Army Lt. Jason D. Everts, US Army Thomas Fern, USAF LCpl. Sarah Fitzpatrick, USMC Sean Gillion, US Army Lt. Cmdr. Troy Perry Glendye, USCG Joseph Haddad, USMC Capt. Richard Holt, USAF SSgt. Philip Huber, USMC 1 st Lt. Kevin Joyce - US Army Jacob Kindl, USMC Andrew Kostrzewa, US Navy 2 nd Lt. Nicholas Robert Langan, US Army Peter Laperriere, US Navy Brian MacKenzie, USAF Spc. 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 Sgt. Eric Michael Mihelcich, USMC LCpl. Troy Alan Mihelcich, USMC Aaron Mingle, US Navy Sgt. Alan Mullin, US Army Spec. Kevin C. Oldani, F.A.S.T. USMC Capt. Daniel P. Palmer, US Army Lt. John F. Palmer, US Army Lt. Martin J. Palmer, US Army Lt. Col. Loren D. Penney, US Army Sam Piontkowski, USMC Sgt. Ken T. Potenga, Jr., US Army 1st Capt. Johnny Pruitt, ASAF Anthony Reynolds, USAF Capt. David N. Roberts, USMC Andrew Schulte, US Army Lt. Col. Eric J. Simpson, FA Capt. Michael Szalma, US Army PV2 Christopher M. Villerot, US Army Spec. David Wittla, US Army Life Matters A big Thank You to those of you who participated in the Fall 40 Days for Life and prayed in front of the WomanCare abortion facility on Southfield Rd. Nationally, 465 babies and their mothers were saved from the pain of abortion. Locally, we know of one mother who chose life for her baby. God used your presence and the words of sidewalk counselors to help these women understand that there is support available when they choose LIFE! A quote from Diane from NY posted on the 40 Days for Life website expresses what many have found as they got involved in 40 Days: Prior to 40 Days for Life, said Diane, I wanted to get involved in pro-life work but didn t know how or thought I didn t have the time to do so. The Lord changed that for me and opened a big door so that I am now able to be involved in 40 Days for Life and pro-life work. Through these 40 days, Diane has experienced changes in her life. I m willing to stand up for my faith and to be a witness, she said. I m willing to take a risk and share my ideas with people. I have the opportunity to pray with people on the street who need God s love and healing. I have new prayer partners and have made new friends. Even though the 2011 Fall 40 Day campaign is over, the organizers of the Southfield 40 Days for Life maintain an on-going prayerful presence at Womancare along with people who have been praying there for over 25 years on Saturdays mornings. There will be an online calendar at to sign up for times to pray from 7 am to 5 pm, Monday Saturday. Come and pray for Life! Lifespan Christmas Cards Right To Life - Lifespan Christmas Cards will be on sale after all masses on the weekend of November 19 and 20 in Heritage Hall. Your purchase supports Lifespan's pro-life activities during the coming year. Ladies Guild Meeting Monday, November 14 at National Shrine Conference Center 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 November 13, 2011 Page 7 Lending Library Immaculee Ilibagiza, the survivor of the 1994 Rwanda genocide, who wrote Left To Tell, has written another book, Our Lady of Kibeho, about the apparitions of the Virgin Mary to eight young people in the r e m o t e v i l l a g e o f K i b e h o Rwanda beginning in "Through these visionaries, Mary and Jesus warned of the looming holocaust, which (they assured) could be averted if Rwandans opened their hearts to God and embraced his love... [Mary] warned them that Rwanda would become 'a river of blood'--a land of unspeakable carnage -- if the hatred of the people was not quickly quelled by love...the prophetic and apocalyptic warning tragically came true during 100 horrifying days of savage bloodletting and mass murder." (of more than a million people). She tells this from the perspective of one who was alive and hearing about the visionaries before it happened, and then barely escaped being one of those who died. Section 6, Mary. Lending Library hours are Sundays from 10 am to 2 pm, and Wednesdays 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 Events Calendar Location Guide A Academy AC Adoration Chapel, Coughlin Building 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 Youth Room Sunday, November 13 Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30, 4:00 and 6:00 pm Dad s Club Pancake Breakfast GS-Gym, Cafe 7 am Religious Formation Preschool 9 am Lending Library CC-C 10 am RCIA 10:30 am Discalced Carmelites Secular 1 pm Youth Group School Auction Meeting CC-A 7:15 pm Monday, November 14 Mass 6:30, 8:30 am HS Mothers Club Bridge Group 10:30 am Religious Formation Grades K-6 GS-CR 4:30, 6:30 pm 6 th Grade Girls Basketball GS-Gym 5 pm RCIA for Children CC-A 5 pm Daisy Troop #70260 GS-Café 6 pm 5 th Grade Boys Basketball GS-Gym 6:30 pm Ladies Guild Worship Commission HH-B 7:30 pm Legion of Mary CC-B 7:30 pm 6 th Grade Boys Basketball GS-Gym 8 pm Tuesday, November 15 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Mission Ladies Sewing/Quilting Group CC-A 10 am Hand Bell Choir Choir Room 1 pm Cub Scout Den 7 3:15 pm 5 th Grade Boys Basketball GS-Gym 5 pm 5 th Grade Girls Basketball GS-Gym 6:30 pm Devotions STC 6:45 pm Shrine Moms Tuesday Night Bridge Boy Scout Troop #1634 7:30 pm Love of God Prayer Group STC 8 pm 7 th Grade Boys Basketball GS-Gym 8 pm Wednesday, November 16 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Men s Bible Study CC-A 6:30 am Lending Library CC-C 9:15 am Funeral Luncheon Meeting CC-A 1 pm Cadette Troop # :15 pm Altar Server Training Church 4 pm Altar Server Reception 5 pm Events Calendar 5 th Grade Girls Basketball GS-Gym 5 pm Special Needs Religious Formation Church 5 pm 6 th Grade Boys Basketball GS-Gym 6:30 pm Cub Scout Troop #1634 Pack Meeting GS-Café 6:45 pm ENDOW CC-B 6 th Grade Girls Basketball GS-Gym 8 pm Thursday, November 17 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Widows Group HH-B 10 am K of C Challenge Girls 4 pm 7 th Grade Girls Basketball GS-Gym 5 pm Grupo de Renovacion Carismatico (Spanish Charismatic Renewal) 6 pm 6 th Grade Boys Basketball GS-Gym 6:30 pm FOCCUS Testing HH-B GS Mothers Club Boy Scout Troop #1634 Committee Meeting CC-A 7:30 pm 5 th Grade Boys Basketball GS-Gym 8 pm Friday, November 18 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Lending Library CC-C 9:15 am ENDOW, A, B 9:30 am Brownie Troop # :30 pm Gift Boutique GS-Gym, Café 4 pm Girl Scout Troop #43068 CC-B Frassati Young Adults Holy Hour Church 8 pm Saturday, November 19 Mass 8:30 am Gift Boutique GS-Gym, Café 9 am Confessions 3-4 pm, 5:30-6:15 pm Sunday Liturgy 4:30, 6:30 pm Kings and Queens Pinochle Group Sunday, November 20 Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30, 4:00 and 6:00 pm Religious Formation Preschool 9 am Lending Library CC-C 10 am RCIA 10:30 am Homeschool Scouting Group GS-Gym 6 pm Youth Group ROPA Prayer Service Church 7:30 pm

8 Page 8 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Religious Formation Preschool Religious Formation Thanksgiving Break November 27 There is no Preschool Religious Formation class on Sunday, November 27 due to Thanksgiving break. Elementary Religious Formation and Sacramental Preparation Please pray! Last Sunday at the 9 am Mass, the children preparing to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion and the teens preparing for Confirmation came up into the sanctuary. They received holy cards with the name of one of the other youths to pray for. Please join them and pray for the 132 candidates for Reconciliation and Holy Communion and the 108 first year candidates for Confirmation. November 21 There are no Religious Formation classes for grades K through 8 on Monday, November 21 due to Thanksgiving break. Confirmation Grades 7 and 8 Reminder A reminder to all families of seventh or eighth grade students registered in the National Shrine Confirmation program: 2011/2012 Confirmation folders are available and need to be picked up this week from the Religious Formation Office in the elementary school if you have not already done so. Grade 7 folders are BLUE and the cost is $20. Grade 8 folders are RED and the cost is $5. Checks should be made payable to Shrine of the Little Flower. These folders contain updated and extremely important information to help you understand all requirements of the Shrine Confirmation program. As always, feel free to call Mike Reece with any questions you have about the program. Sarah Cerone can address questions related specifically to the SERVANT MINISTRY (short-term/long-term service projects). God bless all of you with a wonderful week! Mike Reece Confirmation Servant Ministry Opportunities Sunday s Word Saturday, November 26, 9:15 am, Heritage Hall The beginning of Advent means it is time to change the books in our sanctuary! If you would like to help Mr. Abbott remove the old books and replace them with the books for the new liturgical year, let us know. You can contact Mrs. Cerone at or scerone@shrinechurch.com with the words Sunday s Word in the subject line. Waiting in Bethlehem Saturday, December 3, Shrine Catholic Grade School A limited number of Confirmation candidates are needed to assist with the Waiting in Bethlehem Advent family event. You would need to be available from 12:30 to 3:30 pm on December 3. Please contact Mrs. Lynch at or jlynch@shrinechurch.com to sign up for this servant ministry opportunity. Focus: HOPE Food Distribution Saturday, December 10, 9 am, Ferndale Site Parents and youth are needed to unload the truck for the Focus: HOPE food distribution site. It is located in Ferndale on 9 mile Rd at the OLHSA building (across from the Police Station). To register, please contact Mrs. Cerone at or scerone@shrinechurch.com with the words "Focus Hope" in the subject line. Wreaths Across America Remembrance Ceremony Saturday, December 10, 11:30 am Oakview Cemetery In honor of those who have had to spend a Christmas away from home. In honor of those who never made it home. Help honor our veterans by participating in the wreath laying ceremony. Confirmation candidates that would like to be part of this powerful nationwide event may Mrs. Cerone at scerone@shrinechurch.com with the words Wreath Ceremony in the subject line or call More infor m a tion can be foun d a t Visiting our Veterans Monday, December 12, 6:30 pm, VA Medical Center Detroit (meet in Heritage Hall parking lot) Join Berkley s American Legion members in providing our veterans with companionship by playing Bingo and serving a snack. Candidates must have a parent with them. Volunteers will travel to the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit to spend time with those who have served our country. If you are interested, please Mrs. Cerone with VA in the subject line or call her at Volunteers will meet American Legion members in the church parking lot at 6:30 and will caravan to the Medical Center.

9 November 13, 2011 Page 9 Christmas Food Basket Delivery Saturday, December 17, 9:30 am A limited number of volunteers (candidates and one parent) are needed to make homes deliveries of Christmas food baskets to families in need. Volunteers will be traveling with a St. Vincent de Paul representative. To register, please contact Mrs. Cerone at or scerone@shrinechurch.com with the words Food Baskets in the subject line. C.R.E.W. High School Youth Ministry Pro-life presentation Sunday, November 13, 7:30 to 9 pm Zaid Chabaan, a former National Shrine youth group teen, will be sharing a pro-life presentation that he has put together with the group. We have been hearing so much about the pro-life movement during the 40 Days for Life, but there are still some people that have questions about being pro-life and what that means in different situations including rape. Join us for a very informational night and be there to hear the big surprise! You do not want to miss this! An was sent out to all CREW members regarding the 30 Rainbow Conference Look Past the Cover. Please let Mrs. Wist know if you are interested in attending. All registration packets are due by Sunday, November 13. No late registrations will be accepted. Adult Religious Formation Jesus is Coming: Are You Ready? Wednesday, November 30 at National Shrine Church Are you prepared to meet Christ when he comes again? Do you wonder what Heaven is about? The National Shrine of the Little Flower will host guest speaker, Fr. Ben Luedtke, this Advent to talk about the Second Coming of Jesus and Heaven. Come and have your questions answered! Father Ben was ordained by Pope John Paul II in Rome and has worked on three continents. He personally knew Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta and was often her personal driver in Rome. Each Missionary of Charity prays for a special priest; Fr. Luedtke was Mother Teresa s special priest. He is a very popular speaker for retreats and missions. Catholicism to 9 pm; dates and topics listed below Calling all parishioners! Want to brush up on basics of our Catholic faith? Are you a Catechist working towards certification? Do you desire to discuss the faith with others who love the Lord? Then these evenings are for you! Judy Maten, Director for the Office for Evangelization and Master Catechist, will present a variety of topics focusing on our faith. All sessions will be held in the Shrine Conference Center from 7-9 pm (unless noted otherwise). Cost is $10 per session; there is no cost to current Shrine Catechists and teachers. All Catechists in attendance will receive credit towards the Archdiocese of Detroit's Catechist Certification. To register, Renee Cramer at rcramer@shrinechurch.com or call NOTE: Please bring your Bible to any of the below topics you attend. Date: Topic (Catechist Certification Topic Number): January 21 Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist, #10 (9 11 am). Lunch may be ordered for $5 if staying for both topics this day. January 21 Sacraments at the Service of Communion: Matrimony and Holy Orders, #17 (Noon 2 pm) February 16 Catechesis in a Multicultural World, #F March 2 Catholic Social Teaching: Understanding & Response, #19 May 3 Dying and Rising: A Pastoral Perspective, #G A Walk through the Catechism with Fr. Joe Lang Tuesday Evenings 7:15 8:30 pm in the High School Library on the following dates: November 22, December 6 and 20 Please join Fr. Joe Lang as he breaks open the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This study will be a discussion format where participants are welcome to ask questions and delve deeper to learn about the Catholic Faith. Please RSVP to Fr. Joe Lang at jlang@shrinechurch.com or , extension 412. Young Adults Bowling at Hartfield Lanes Tuesday, November 22 7:00 pm Please Ann Maten at amaten@ltu.edu if you are interested in joining other young adults from the parish for a night of bowling! This is a great opportunity to socialize with other Catholic young adults from the National Shrine! Mass at Senior Centers WaltonWood Assisted Living 13 Mile Rd. near Woodward (next to Shrine Catholic Academy) Monday, November 14, 9:30 am Sacrament of Anointing American House Residence 1900 N. Washington (near Mary St.) Friday, November 18, 10 am Sacrament of Anointing Greenfield Rehab & Nursing Center 3030 Greenfield Rd. Monday, November 21, 10:30 am Communal Sacrament of Anointing and Communion If you know residents at the facility or you would like to join us for Mass to pray and sing, you are welcome. For more information, contact Sister Noreen , ext. 411.

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11 November 13, 2011 Page 11 Grade School Happenings Fourth Grade There is never a dull moment in fourth grade! In religion, students have learned and practiced how to look up Bible verses. They also explored the fact that the Bible has books that addressed laws, prophesy, history, poetry, wisdom, and letters to others. With the Feast of All Saints, we ve explored traits of saints and how they led holy lives. All students researched a saint of their choice and then illustrated their chosen saint on a poster which we have hanging in the classroom and in the hallways, reminding us that we are all saints in the making. Recently we took a trip to historic Saint Anne s Church in Detroit, where Father Anthony celebrated Mass with us. Fourth graders then had a tasty lunch at Mexican Village, close to the church, and then traveled to Assumption Grotto. We prayed the rosary together there and received a special blessing from Father Bustamante and a lovely scapular. Our Michigan History lessons came alive when we visited the Historic St. Anne s Church, and now our lessons are taking us to 17 th century New France. We are peeking into the lives of the early explorers, fur traders and missionaries. This week we ll focus on the North American martyrs and how they gave their lives to bring the Catholic faith to the Huron Indians. Then we ll examine the life and adventures of another missionary, Father Jacques Marquette, who came to bring Christianity to Michigan s tribes in the Upper Peninsula. It must have been exciting to have lived back then! As fourth graders, the students are beginning to use their critical thinking skills for better comprehension of stories and texts. Critical thinking includes prior knowledge and context clues to help make real-life and relevant connections to our readings. They are quickly realizing that the answers are not always in black and white! The students have been reading a variety of genres including realistic fiction, historical fiction and fantasy. We recently studied Readers Theatre and followed the guidelines while performing various plays in class. We are becoming more detailed writers as we let our senses guide us. Recently, the students asked themselves how something looks, feels, smells, sounds and tastes in an effort to make their writing more vivid and interesting to the reader. Our SmartBoard interactive lessons have really helped us understand some difficult concepts such as possessive nouns and identifying subjects and predicates. Fourth grade science finds us learning about behavioral and physical adaptations animals have in order to survive. They created a crazy creature that was a blend of many animals that had physical and behavioral adaptations in order to survive. Now we are studying God s greatest and most-loved creation us! Systems of the body are the focus of our lessons. Our bodies rely on many systems to digest food, move us, help us think, and move our blood. Finally, in math we are studying algebra basics and learning to balance equations and use variables to solve for the unknown. We ve come to the conclusion that algebra is actually a lot of fun sort of like solving a mystery. Next we ll be diving into double digit multiplication. Mrs. Frechette Mrs. Gmeiner Mrs. Morrison Attention all Group and Ministry Leaders This Tuesday, November 15, is the Shrine Ministry and Group Leader s Catholic Culture Meeting at the High School Library (from 7 to 8:30 pm). At this meeting, leaders will have a chance to share about their groups and ministries, discover some new ways to promote Catholic Culture in their organizations, and network. It s a great way to learn more about the Shrine Community and the diverse Body of Christ. Please contact Steve Whitmore at or whitmoresj@yahoo.com with questions and to RSVP.

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15 November 13, 2011 Page 15 All Souls Day Offerings Donation... In Memory/Honor Of Mr. & Mrs. Jody Brown... Irene Tripp Miss Antoinette Lloyd-Evans... Family Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Pivetta... Rosa Pivetta, Antonio Pivetta, Zoe Bonetti, Francesco Bonetti... Luigi Pivetta Mr. & Mrs. Brendan Sennott... Family Mrs. Laura Sherwood... Lawrence Karpinski, Norma Beaudoin, Michael Hyder,... Helen Seme, Ray Seme, Max Kordas Miss Marie Soraghan... John Soraghan Mr. & Mrs. Ken Wisneski... Rosemary Chyz Mr. & Mrs. Mark Wolfe... Family Jesus Is Coming... Are You Ready? Are you prepared to meet Christ when he comes again? Do you wonder what Heaven is about? The National Shrine of the Little Flower parish will host a guest speaker, Fr. Ben Luedtke this Advent to talk about the Second Coming of Jesus and Heaven. Come and have your questions answered! When: Wednesday, November 30 at Where: National Shrine Church Fr. Ben was ordained by Pope John Paul II in Rome and has worked on three continents. He personally knew Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta and was often her personal driver in Rome. Each Missionary of Charity prays for a special priest. Fr. Luedtke was Mother Teresa's special priest. He is a very popular speaker for retreats and missions.

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17 November 13, 2011 Page 17 Attention Current and New National Shrine Lectors You are invited to a lector training session on Monday, November 21 at 7:30 pm in the National Shrine Conference Center (large conference room). Lector workbooks for the upcoming liturgical year will be distributed at this meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Phil Clark at Thank you. Holy Father s Prayer Intentions November 2011 General Intention: For the eastern Churches, that their venerable tradition may be known and appreciated as a spiritual treasure for the entire Church. Missionary Intention: That the African continent may find in Christ the strength to fulfill the path of reconciliation and justice, indicated in the second Synod of Bishops for Africa. A Family Perspective As the man in today s Gospel entrusted his servants with his money, so God has entrusted our family to us. Like the good servants we are expected not to play it safe, but to selflessly and totally invest ourselves in each other. - Bud Ozar Vocations Well done, good and faithful servant How are you called to use your Godgiven talents? Is Christ inviting you to use them in faithful service as a priest? (Matthew 25: 14-30). If you think God is calling you to be a priest, call Fr. Tim Birney, Director of Priestly Vocations, at or visit our website at 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 Recruiting, 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 Business Manager, Ms. Andrea Hoeflein... ext 432 Director of Development, Mr. Matthew York... ext 455 Financial Supervisor, Mr. Jim Skaggs... ext 423 Parish Bookkeeper, Mrs. Mary Ellen Wassenberg... ext 421 Executive Assistant, Mrs. Anne Knapik... ext 413 Parish Receptionist, Mrs. Charlene Lewandowski... ext 410 Building and Grounds, Mr. Kevin Sutherland... ext 414 National Shrine Director/Church Tours, Mr. Jack Hoolehan... ext 418 Tuition Manager/Herald Editor, Mrs. Vicki Holtyn... ext 448 Office Hours Monday - Friday... 9 am-5 pm, 6:30 pm-9 pm Saturday... 9 am-2:30 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, 7:30 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 Anne Knapik in the Parish Office at ext 413 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.