Shrine Herald. Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton. Communion for the Homebound

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1 Shrine Herald Royal Oak, MI August 18, 2013 Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton We proclaim Jesus as Lord and ourselves as servants for His sake. Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Communion for the Homebound 1. The Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion [154.] the only minister who can confect the Sacrament of the Eucharist in persona Christi is a validly ordained Priest. Hence the name minister of the Eucharist belongs properly to the Priest alone. Moreover, also by reason of their sacred Ordination, the ordinary ministers of Holy Communion are the Bishop, the Priest and the Deacon, to whom it belongs therefore to administer Holy Communion to the lay members of Christ s faithful during the celebration of Mass. In this way their ministerial office in the Church is fully and accurately brought to light, and the sign value of the Sacrament is made complete. [155.] In addition to the ordinary ministers there is the formally instituted acolyte, who by virtue of his institution is an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion even outside the celebration of Mass. If, moreover, reasons of real necessity prompt it, another lay member of Christ s faithful may also be delegated by the diocesan Bishop, in accordance with the norm of law, for one occasion or for a specified time, and an appropriate formula of blessing may be used for the occasion. [156.] This function is to be understood strictly according to the name by which it is known, that is to say, that of extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, and not special minister of Holy Communion nor extraordinary minister of the Eucharist nor special minister of the Eucharist, by which names the meaning of this function is unnecessarily and improperly broadened. [157.] If there is usually present a sufficient number of sacred ministers for the distribution of Holy Communion, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion may not be appointed. Indeed, in such circumstances, those who may have already been appointed to this ministry should not exercise it. The practice of those Priests is reprobated who, even though present at the celebration, abstain from distributing Communion and hand this function over to laypersons. [158.] Indeed, the extraordinary minister of Holy Communion may administer Communion only when the Priest and Deacon are lacking, when the Priest is prevented by weakness or advanced age or some other genuine reason, or when the number of faithful coming to Communion is so great that the very celebration of Mass would be unduly prolonged. continued on page 3...

2 Page 2 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Please pray for the sick of our parish Eugene Bienkowski Margo Brabant Elsa Castagneto Victor Castagneto Dan Cavanaugh Kathy Cobbledick Deanna Conway Lisa Marie Coutinho Selma Coutinho Carl Culver Charlene Cusick Mari Anne Dayton Dora Dlima David Fix Cathy H. Beatrice Haffey Patricia Hoemke Donald Holden Michael Ingram William F. Janelle III Drew Lund Bob Maybee William McCormick Cleone Menezes Christina Nardone Delphine O'Brien Brian Hicks O Neill Patricia O'Rourke Jerry Shanty Jim Shirk Deanna Swincicki Lucille Tavis Dennis Van Stednas Kathy Wigmosta Karl Wolfe Please pray for the repose of the soul of Christopher Richards Elizabeth Zynda Margaret Bartholomew Patricia Tatomir Christian Service Travel to the Other Side of Planet Earth When you read this, I will be away on a travel adventure in Japan. My brother, his wife and their teen grandchild have invited me to join them on a small group cultural tour on the other side of the planet! From the 15th 27th I will be away, taking in a lot of new experiences from Tokyo to Kyoto. I will miss you as my world understanding becomes greater. Please pray with us for a safe and enriching journey. Mary s Children Need Help - Sister Noreen Are you a nurse who is looking for a way to make a difference in people s lives? Mary s Children family center is in need of a caring nurse to lead the day program. We care for young, energetic adult students with serious brain injuries attending daily sessions. Please consider the option and call for more information, or visit our website at: We also could use volunteer help in reading, singing or crafts. Age is no problem and the program will make you feel GREAT! Mary s Children Family Center of Michigan 495 E 14 Mile Rd Clawson, MI Operation Backpack Sister Peggy of the Chaplaincy Program for Jail Ministry is asking for our help. Backpacks and School Supplies are needed for the children of parents who are in the Oakland Jail and for children who are experiencing family abuse. These children deserve a fresh start for a new school year, and as always, National Shrine parishioners will be generous. If anyone prefers to make a monetary contribution, C/O Sr. Peggy for Jail Ministry, that would be welcome, as well. Please bring new backpacks and supplies to the Parish Office in Heritage Hall by August 26. Do pray for those who will receive your gifts when you are praying for your own family. God bless each of you and all teachers and students during a new year of learning and growing in God s ways. - Sister Noreen

3 August 18, 2013 Page 3 continued from page 1 Bearings Communion for the Homebound [131.] Apart from the prescriptions of canon 934 1, it is forbidden to reserve the Blessed Sacrament in a place that is not subject in a secure way to the authority of the diocesan Bishop, or where there is a danger of profanation. Where such is the case, the diocesan Bishop should immediately revoke any permission for reservation of the Eucharist that may already have been granted. [132.] No one may carry the Most Holy Eucharist to his or her home, or to any other place contrary to the norm of law. It should also be borne in mind that removing or retaining the consecrated species for a sacrilegious purpose or casting them away are graviora delicta, the absolution of which is reserved to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. [133.] A Priest or Deacon, or an extraordinary minister who takes the Most Holy Eucharist when an ordained minister is absent or impeded in order to administer it as Communion for a sick person, should go insofar as possible directly from the place where the Sacrament is reserved to the sick person s home, leaving aside any profane business so that any danger of profanation may be avoided and the greatest reverence for the Body of Christ may be ensured. Furthermore the Rite for the administration of Communion to the sick, as prescribed in the Roman Ritual, is always to be used. What this means in practice Other than a priest or deacon, only those who are appointed as extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion may take communion to the sick. The extraordinary minister of Holy Communion should receive the sacred consecrated host at the tabernacle not in the communion line. Upon receiving the Eucharist in a proper pix, the extraordinary minister of Holy Communion should go directly to the sick person or persons who are to receive, not even staying for the end of Mass or taking time to visit with fellow parishioners or heaven forbid, go to breakfast of some other activity. The Rite for the administration of Communion to the sick should always used. Rosie, Carlito & Lord Stanley All 3 were happy to have me home again after a few weeks. Lord Stanley (Stachu) was a little rusty on his Water Rescue Training and we have begun heavy duty sessions to get ready for his exam in September. We will keep you posted on this progress. 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. Divine Life Baptized in Christ Aurelia Lucille daughter of David and Laura (Heidt) Wang Austin James son of Christopher and Margaret (Seitz) Cavalier David de Jesus son of David and Araceli (Zapata) Tack Elton Arthur son of Jeff and Carol (Plonka) Lamb Eva Elizabeth daughter of Andrew and Mary (Neighbors) Boyle Francis Joseph son of Richard and Linda (Gumbol) Pompa Kasey James son of Jamey and Wako (Myoga) Schalter Lauren Isabella daughter of Ismael and Katherine (Yulo) Gonzanez Banns of Marriage First Bann Leeann Pelps and Christopher Wisniewski Cassie Andrews and Patrick Traynor Second Bann Rebecca Hilss and Jonathan Martinez Maria Rubio and Othoniel Delgadillo

4 Page 4 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Mass Information Monday, August 19 6:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Max Gouin, Grant Fogle 8:30 am Mass Fr. Gonyeau Patrick Pullis, Petr Mehall Tuesday, August 20 6:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Erik Jenkins, Anthony Massucci 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Ben Vidosh, Cal Liggett Wednesday, August 21 6:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Adam Goller, Joey Lynch 8:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Blake Smith, Owen Smith Thursday, August 22 6:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Kira Jenkins, Isabel Panyard 8:30 am Mass Fr. Gonyeau Rose Vidosh, Marie Vidosh Friday, August 23 6:30 am Mass Fr. Gonyeau Henry True, Dan Romano 8:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Marty Massucci, Ethan Cwiek Saturday, August 24 8:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Elizabeth Lyons, Clara North Readings of The Week Monday, August 19 Jgs 2:11-19/Mt 19:16-22 Tuesday, August 20 Jgs 6:11-24a/Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday, August 21 Jgs 9:6-15/Mt 20:1-16 Thursday, August 22 Jgs 11:29-39a/Mt 22:1-14 Friday, August 23 Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22/ Mt 22:34-40 Saturday, August 24 Rv 21:9b-14/Jn 1:45-51 Sunday, August 25 Is 66:18-21/Heb 12:5-7, 11-13/Lk 13:22-30 Sunday, August 25 Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm Fr. Camilleri/Fr. Lang Lectors Frank Mills, Ginny Gamber Marie Vidosh, Rose Vidosh Sarah Zobl, Allie Wagner Hospitality Margie Suchyta, Team 6:30 pm Mass Msgr. Easton/Fr. Gonyeau Lectors Mike Howard, Will Dickinson Michael Grace, Jack Grace Joe Romano, Dan Romano, Luke Cerone Hospitality Gerald Schaffran, Team Sunday Masses 7:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri/Fr. Lang Lectors Marge Chouinard, Donna McNamara Sam Ilkka, Matt Abell, Josef Mehall Petr Mehall, Patrick Pullis Hospitality MaryAnn Skaggs, Team 9:00 am Mass Fr. Lang Lectors Emily Turner, Victor Carpenter Cassia Burley Brandon Whitmore, Hayden Haran Stephen Klimushyn, Henry True Hospitality Tony Recchia, Team 10:45 am Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors Lloyd West, Jim Wilson Andrew Jaeger, Brian Palmer Anthony Turner, Adam Goller M.C. Alex Bain Hospitality Wayne Friedman, Team 12:30 pm Mass Fr. Gonyeau/Msgr. Easton Lectors Dave Uchalik, Bill Mitchell Irene Peaslee, Madeline Rozanski Catherine Warner, Elizabeth Warner Maria Ruhle Hospitality Hugh Brennan, Team 4:00 pm Spanish Mass Msgr. Easton 6:00 pm Mass Fr. Gonyeau Lectors Delaney Brown, Sarah Quigley Thomas DeVoe William Arce, Joe Arce John Ginotti, Marty Massucci and Joel Marquard Hospitality Tom Torma, Team

5 August 18, 2013 Page 5 Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration "Christ did not give us a church to move with the world, but a Church which will move the world." "Wandering through the many snares of life, Satan, with all his cunning, never ceases to seek to enslave the human appetites, imagination, and senses, so that one becomes more interested in self-gratification than in what our God-given conscience dictates. Indeed, we live in the times that St. Paul warned about: 'For the time will come when people will not tolerate sound doctrine, but, following their own desires, they will surround themselves with teachers who tickle their ears. They will stop listening to the truth and will wander off to fables.' In the Sunday edition of April 13-15, 1990, the Detroit News enclosed a special section on religion offering five pages that began with the caption:'gimme that New-Time Religion." The front page carried a picture of Pastor Bill Hybels who heads the Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois, and offers "a slick, show-biz service where drama and soft rock are served up on a stage washed in pink and blue spotlights. A softsell sermon is delivered by Hybels...It's been put down as pop Gospel, fast food theology, McChurch...where you won't be bored...drama, humor, pop music...complete with 12 big screen TVs showing close-up action on stage, just like the rock concerts. " The article goes on to say that 'to attract churchgoers today, you've got to please the customer. That means high-tech entertainment by professionals: actors, singers, etc. St. Vincent of Lerins maintained that all novelty in faith is a certain mark of heresy; and in religion nothing is more to be dreaded than ears itching after new teachers. He said: "They who have made bold with one article of faith will proceed on to others; and what will be the consequence of this religion but only that these refiners will never have done enough until they have reformed it away." He added that heretics are like those poisoners or quacks who mask their destructive potions under the names of good drugs and infallible cures. They imitate the father of lies, who quoted scripture against the Son of God when he tempted Him. - Hidden Treasure: The Riches of the Eucharist by Louis Kaczmarek Please call Marie Lama at if you are able to help with any of the following Holy Hours. Open Holy Hours: Wednesday, 6 pm; Friday, 11 am and 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, 6 pm; Monday, 10 am; Tuesday, 9 am, 3 pm, 7 pm; Wednesday, 3 pm; Thursday, 7 am; Friday, 1, 2, 3 pm; Saturday, 4 pm, 6 pm, Midnight; Tuesday-Friday, 1 pm. Please leave donations of religious items marked in a bag underneath the sign-in sheets in the cupboard. Please do not just add them to the freebie/evangelization basket. I like to "ration them out" so to maintain a neat environment in the chapel vestibule. On that same note, items put on the bulletin board need to be cleared through Marie Lama at With so many events going on, the bulletin board can very quickly become a jumble of notices about those events. Thank you to all who have followed these guidelines. God bless all for your generosity!!! Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, pray for us!!! Mass Intentions Monday, August 19 St. John Eudes 6:30 am Intentions of Amber Adams 8:30 am Pasquale Del Giudice Tuesday, August 20 St. Bernard 6:30 am Intentions of Carol and Bill Fisher 8:30 am Georgia Glynn Wednesday, August 21 St. Pius X 6:30 am Joseph J. Lordon 8:30 am Intentions of Emilia Karpinski Thursday, August 22 The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:30 am Rosemary Gilbert 8:30 am Intentions of Joan Karpinski Friday, August 23 St. Rose of Lima 6:30 am Tom and Peggy Houlihan 8:30 am Intentions of Connor McCaffrey Saturday, August 24 St. Bartholomew 8:30 am Patricia Burleson Bonar Sunday, August 25 Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm Intentions of the Parishioners of NSLF 6:30 pm Bernard, Irene, and Timothy Broderick Sunday Masses 7:30 am Elaine Powers 9:00 am Sylvester Berzenski 10:45 am Richard Clancy 12:30 pm Marguerite Lelich 6:00 pm Patricia Seguin

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 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! Rachel s Vineyard Because of the tender mercy of our God, the rising sun will come to us from heaven to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace. - Reflections from Footprints; Luke 1:78-79 Experience the tender mercy of Jesus Christ on a Rachel s Vineyard Retreat. Detroit Rachel s Vineyard Call to attend the next retreat September 6-8, Crisis Pregnancy? Crisis Pregnancy Center can help. Call Hurting from an abortion experience? Call Silent No More HELP Miscarriage Help? help4miscarriage@gmail.com Evangelization Requires Explicit Sharing of Christ Do not think the laity's role in evangelization is not important, rather, it is crucial to the transformation of society. Pope Paul VI noted in his Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity that: "There are innumerable opportunities open to the laity for the exercise of their apostolate of evangelization and sanctification. The very testimony of their Christian life and good works done in a supernatural spirit have the power to draw men to belief and to God. However, an apostolate of this kind does not consist only in the witness of one's way of life; a true apostle looks for opportunities to announce Christ by words addressed either to non-believers with a view to leading them to faith, or to the faithful with a view to instructing, strengthening, and encouraging them to a more fervent life. Since, in our own times, new problems are arising and very serious errors are circulating which tend to undermine the foundations of religion, the moral order, and human society itself, this sacred synod earnestly exhorts laymen-each according to his own gifts of intelligence and learning-to be more diligent in doing what they can to explain, defend, and properly apply Christian principles to the problems of our era in accordance with the mind of the Church." (Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity, 6)

7 August 18, 2013 Page 7 Lending Library If you came to the parish mission you know how dynamic Fr. Larry Richards is. In his book, Be A Man, he "talks straight to men in his own manly style. He pulls no spiritual punches.... He pokes, pushes and sometimes verbally slaps men into being God's men, all with an obvious love for them and faith in their ability to persevere to heaven.... He inspires men to become the heroes they long to be-- men of authenticity, courage, compassion and integrity." (from review by Dr. Ray Guarendi, back cover). 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 CLT Pilgrimage Reserve your seat for a Changing Lives Together Pilgrimage! Enjoy a day-long pilgrimage on Saturday, September 7 that begins at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Plymouth, and includes guided visits to the Shrine Chapel of Our Lady of Orchard Lake, SS. Cyril & Methodius Seminary, St. Florian Parish in Hamtramck, and St. Joseph Parish in Detroit, where Archbishop Vigneron will celebrate Mass. Opportunities along the way to venerate relics of St. Anne and Blessed John Paul II! Learn more call , ext.179 or visit: Sunday, August 18 Twentieth 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 Monday, August 19 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Saint Vincent de Paul Meeting HH-BR 7:00 pm TAIZE Evening Prayer Church 7:30 pm Tuesday, August 20 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Devotions STC 6:45 pm Altar Server Training Church 7:00 pm Legion of Mary Meeting CC-B 7:00 pm Love of God Prayer Group STC 8:00 pm Wednesday, August 21 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Mens Bible Study CC-A 6:30 am Summer Blood Drive CC-SH 7:30 am ENDOW CC-A 7:00 pm Events Calendar GS New Families Social GS-Gym & Café 7:00 pm Militia Immaculata Prayer Village HH-B 8:00 pm Thursday, August 22 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am 12:00, 7:00 pm Grupo de Renovacion Carismatico YR 6:00 pm Altar Server Training Church 7:00 pm Friday, August 23 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Lending Library CC-C 9:15 am Saturday, August 24 Mass 8:30 am Catholic Women s Breakfast GS-Gym & Café 9:00 am Rachel s Vineyard Meeting CC-A 9:00 am Sunday Liturgy Vigil Mass 4:30, 6:30 pm Sunday, August 25 Twenty-first 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 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

8 Page 8 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Religious Formation Preschool Religious Formation Late Registrations being accepted now for Preschool Religious Formation We are now accepting late 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 Late Registrations Being Accepted Now! The Religious Formation Office has been busily planning, ordering supplies, and getting staff in place for our upcoming formation year, based on our current enrollment. Late registrations that include $105 per child payment are being accepted and processed at this time. (Please note that the tuition is $210 per child for those not registered as Shrine parishioners.) For grades K 6, choice of session time cannot be guaranteed for those registering after the August 15 due date. For a registration packet or for more information, please 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. 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 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 Confirmation Servant Ministry Opportunities Focus HOPE Food Distribution Saturday, September 14, 9 am Renaissance Vineyard Church, 1841 Pinecrest, Ferndale Parents and youth are needed to unload the truck for the Focus: HOPE food distribution site. After the truck is unloaded, parent/student teams have the option to deliver food to a few homes. Students who have delivered food in the past have found this to be very meaningful. PLEASE NOTE the NEW LOCATION of this

9 August 18, 2013 Page 9 event. To register, please contact Mrs. Gina Gray at or ggray@shrinechurch.com with the words "Focus Hope" in the subject line. Evening Prayer with Music From Taize Monday, August 19, 7:30 pm, National Shrine Catholic Church Confirmation students and their families are invited to join in a special offering of the Liturgy of the Hours with music from the Taize community. This contemplative experience lasts approximately an hour. Many who attend the Shrine's Taize offering attest to the spiritual benefits of this time spent in prayer and song. Students who are interested may attend with their parents/family, but please Mrs. Gray to let her know you will be attending (ggray@shrinechurch.com) and she will send you a Reflection Sheet. Home Gardening and Yard Maintenance Angels Place Resident Homes Are you looking for a way to fit service hours into your busy Summer schedule? Choose a convenient time for your family and help Angels Place in a meaningful way. Angels Place has several resident homes for adults with developmental disabilities in the Royal Oak area. Many of these homes need assistance in gardening and yard maintenance (weeding, trimming, planting flowers, etc.) This project could qualify as a Long Term Ministry if volunteers are interested in working regularly over the Summer (talk to Mrs. Gray to verify). Confirmation candidates and at least one parent can sign up by contacting Dawn Bradley at dbradley@angelsplace.com or at Angels Place Miracle League Varied Days, 5:15-8:00 pm, Miracle League Field Evergreen Rd, Southfield Come experience a Summer pastime in a way you never have before! Volunteers are needed to aid children or adults (depending on the day) with disabilities with their softball/ baseball leagues. Confirmation candidates, along with a parent (required), are needed to assist and encourage the residents as they bat, run bases, play the field, or sell concessions. Bring the whole family! This project could qualify as a Long Term Ministry if volunteers can commit to coming for several weeks during the Summer (contact to Mrs. Gray to verify). Interested candidates can find more information and sign up at Please Mrs. Gray for a Reflection Sheet. REMINDER! Volunteering for the Dream Cruise Parish Party on Friday, August 16 can be used as a part of the Confirmation Servant Ministry! Watch the Herald for Dream Cruise details and Mrs. Gray for a Reflection Sheet (ggray@shrinechurch.com). C.R.E.W. High School Youth Ministry Bottle Drive Sunday, August 18, 8:30 am to 2:00 pm Teens from Shrine parish will be collecting returnable bottles and cans outside of Heritage Hall on Sunday, August 18 from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm. We will also be collecting from neighborhoods around Shrine during the same time. Homes in the area that we will be collecting from will receive a flier in their mailbox the weekend before the bottle drive. All donations will be going to sending our teens to the National Catholic Youth Conference in November. Thank you for your help! Adult Religious Formation Women s Book Study St. Francis De Sales Introduction to the Devout Life All women are encouraged to join us as we delve into St. Francis De Sales Introduction to the Devout Life using a study guide to direct us. Come explore the path to a holy life and deeper relationship with Christ that St. Francis De Sales breaks down for us in this spiritual classic. The goal of this study will be to put into practice what we learn from this Doctor of the Church. The format of this study will require home reading in order to be prepared to discuss the materials using the study guide during the meetings. When: Friday Mornings beginning September 27 Time: 9:30 TO 11:30 AM Where: Conference Center Seton Hall The Book: Introduction to the Devout Life can be found on Amazon.com. Study Guide: Growing in Holiness and Relationship with Jesus: A Study Guide for St. Francis de Sales' Introduction to the Devout Life by Judy Maten (to be provided the first day of study for $20) This book study will be facilitated by Judy Maten and assisted by Vikki Jenkins. Please RSVP to: Vikki Jenkins at Vikkij@wideopenwest.com or If you have any questions about the study or materials, please Judy Maten at cestjudy@aol.com.

10 Page 10 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Grade School Happenings It s almost time to open the doors and welcome our kids back! Teachers have been in and out setting up their classrooms, and this week they will be busy with Professional Development and Curriculum Committee meetings among other things. On Tuesday, teachers and staff from both schools gather together to celebrate Mass the true beginning of our school year. Thursday the Grade School staff will participate in a retreat at Manresa. We are back on schedule. We welcome a number of new families to Shrine this year and we are excited for them to join our family. Wednesday evening, August 21, at 7:00 pm our Mothers Club is hosting a social for our new families. School begins Monday, August 26. Upcoming Dates August 26- School Begins Half Day Noon Dismissal August 27- Half Day Noon Dismissal August 28 and 29 Full Days August 30 and September 2 No School- Labor Day Weekend D. T. P. S. We read today that following Christ is like running a race. Any of us that have ever been in a serious competition knows that it takes a lot of focus to prepare for something important like a race. Whether a footrace, car race, bike race or pinewood derby race, its take time, effort, drive and intensity in order to even be able to compete seriously. How easy is it to be distracted, to get caught off guard, to be pushed off of our focus? In the same way Christ knows that following him is difficult. It means enduring terrible conflicts and division like the gospel says. It means enduring persecution like Jeremiah did in the first reading being thrown into a well for being faithful to God. Each day we must make an effort to continue in this race despite the conflict and persecution we may be facing that tries to keep us out of the race. Some of us may even need a fresh start in the race after being bogged down in the muck and mire of life. This race doesn t need the fanciest shoes or the best clothes, it needs your time. Have I said this before? Take time to pray and listen this week because I don t know where you need to begin but Jesus does. - Deacon Tom Avery

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12 Page 12 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower 2013 Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) If you haven t already done so, please make your gift today in support of our Catholic Services Appeal. Every gift makes a difference. Every prayer helps, too. Join us with a gift and in prayer. Loving and Generous Father, We praise you and humbly give you thanks for the gifts of our faith and your abundant grace. We thank you for the gift of your Son Jesus, who brought us the Eucharist, the source and summit of our faith and the nourishment for our life s journey. We ask you to open our hearts and minds to understand your presence in those we encounter in need, so they may see your love through our compassionate care of them. Bless in a special way the dedicated clergy, religious, and laity who minister to the spiritual and temporal needs of the faithful in the Archdiocese of Detroit and beyond. Bless our own commitment to the faithful stewardship of your gifts of our time, talents, and treasure in support of those good works in our parishes and the Archdiocese as we strive to share Christ in and through the Church. This we pray through your Son, Jesus, who lives with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen Name: Street Address: City: State: Zip:

13 August 18, 2013 Page 13 Vocations Convocation: Pray for Vocations! Blessed Monstrance for Vocations coming to the Archdiocese of Detroit On Saturday, September 14, the Office of Priestly Vocations will host a morning of prayer for vocations at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. A special monstrance, blessed by the late Pope John Paul II will be at the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral with adoration from 10:00 am until closing Benediction at 12:00 pm. All the faithful of Detroit are invited to come and pray for vocations during that time. Pope John Paul II will be canonized a saint of the Roman Catholic Church this year. In 2004 he blessed six monstrances to travel the world to encourage prayer for vocations. Our diocese needs good and holy men and women to consider the priesthood and religious life. Come to the Cathedral to pray! A seminar for New Vocation Committee Members will also be held at the Cathedral on September 14, 2013 from 12:00-1:00 pm. If your parish would like to form a Parish Vocation Committee register online to attend! For more information visit our website: Follow us on Facebook: Office of Priestly Vocations or Vocations, one of the seven mission priorities for the Archdiocese of Detroit! Youth Ministry New youth ministers, as well as those interested in receiving more information about youth ministry resources, will gather at a Youth Ministry Orientation at Sacred Heart Major Seminary next Saturday, August 24. The orientation, funded in part by gifts to the Catholic Services Appeal, will provide an overview of the resources available through the Archdiocese of Detroit, tips for starting a youth ministry program, essential youth ministry documents, and suggested materials for a successful parish youth ministry program. Youth ministry in the Archdiocese of Detroit is coordinated through the Department of Evangelization, Catechesis, and Schools, along with young adult and campus ministries. For more information about youth ministry, or other CSA-funded ministries, programs, and services, please go to

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15 August 18, 2013 Page 15 DREAM RAFFLE WINNERS August 10 $500 Karl and Mary Delisle $250 Cecelia Redigan $125 Mike DeVuyst $500 Kevin Sutherland $250 Thomas Dolf $125 Beverly Shaffer August 3 $500 Gwen Haupert $250 Gerald Murphy $125 Marty and Cathy Nagle $500 William and Joanne Foerg $250 Michael Laurancelle $125 Judy Cancro July 27 $500 Thomas and Alice Dolf $250 Christopher May $125 Marina Fondin July 20 $500 Mr. & Mrs. Richard Dreist $250 John and Mary Burg $125 Joe and Anne Falcon Pope Francis Christmas Ornaments The National Shrine Gift Shop will have a limited supply of Pope Francis Christmas Ornaments arriving the first week of September. They will be priced at $25 each and we will only have 48 available. If you would like to have some set aside for you, please contact the Gift Shop on , ext 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. Patrick Gonyeau, 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. Bernadette Sugrue 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 Advancement Assistant, Ms. Brenda Braidwood... ext 420 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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