Shrine Herald. Bearings. Archbishop Vigneron. Parish Mardi gras.

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1 Shrine Herald February 1, 2009 Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton We proclaim Jesus as Lord and ourselves as servants for His sake. Royal Oak, MI Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Archbishop Vigneron This past week, Archbishop Allen H Vigneron officially took possession of the Archdiocese of Detroit and was installed by His Eminence Adam Cardinal Maida and His Excellency Archbishop Pietro Sambi, Papal Nuncio to the United States. Blessed Sacrament Cathedral was packed. A large number of bishops, archbishops, priests, deacons, cardinals, and dignitaries were in attendance. Because there was not enough room for everyone who wanted to attend, Archbishop Vigneron will celebrate ten Masses of thanksgiving in different parts of the Archdiocese of Detroit. The first nine Masses are scheduled in the evening throughout the month of February. For a listing of the times and places, read the article on page 14 in this edition of the H e r a l d o r g o o n l i n e t o and click on the link to the Archdiocese of Detroit and the link to Welcoming Masses for more information. The last of the ten Masses will be celebrated here at the National Shrine of the Little Flower on Saturday, March 7, at 11:30 am. This celebration is open to everyone in the Archdiocese of Detroit. Catholic Schools Week This past week was a great week for our Shrine Catholic Schools. Last Sunday there was an outstanding concert given by all the school choirs. Last Tuesday we celebrated the 75 th Anniversary of Shrine Catholic Grade School. Wednesday we celebrated a special Mass with Shrine Catholic School Athletes. Thursday we celebrated a special Catholic Schools Week Mass at the High School and Academy. I am convinced that we as a parish can be truly proud of our schools and the students. Parish Mardi gras The Parish Council of the National Shrine of the Little Flower Parish invites all parishioners over 21 years of age to celebrate Mardi gras on Saturday, February 21 from 7:30 to 10:30 pm in the Shrine Catholic Grade School Gym. This is always a fun time for continued on page 3

2 Page 2 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Please pray for the sick of our parish Gail Ashbaugh Tirsao Bedayo Mary Ann Bigley Najiba Chika Carl Culver Elizabeth Faris Sabrina Fodera Lynn Frank Lillian Glover Jacob Haffey Mary Hanson Joe Haubert Rosemary Henry Ellen Holden Bonnie Hynes Theresa Kristopik Les LaFata Juliana Lord Charles Murphy Jerry and Vida Murphy Robert S. Perry Pat Tatomir Jayden Valasek John Voigt Frank Wallis Mary Rose Wallis Please pray for the repose of the soul of Charles Murphy Francis Dunn A Million Thanks for Your Giving Tree Donations Last week s Herald had a thank you letter from St. Leo s Soup Kitchen. That was just a sample of the letters received at the Parish Office in response to your great generosity for our Giving Tree Monetary Gifts. There are too many to publish here, but know that those who wrote are asking God to bless you for your generosity. During this wintry weather, you put your faith into many good works on behalf of people in great need. We reviewed the involvement and interests of our members in helping some of the most vulnerable people: the unborn babies, children and parents in need, our homeless population and those with special physical and emotional challenges. Based on need and our limited funds, this is how we distributed your donations. Covenant House Michigan $1000 South Oakland Citizens for the Homeless The Welcome Inn Day Warming Ctr. $2000 Mother and Unborn Baby Care $500 CARENET Baby Bottle Fund $200 Wee Care-Lifespan $200 St. Gregory/Madonna/St. Benedict Outreach $500 St. Leo Soup Kitchen Outreach $500 Sts. Peter and Paul Warming Center $200 St. Dominic Outreach $500 St. Jude Outreach/Food Pantry $500 Refugee Resettlement Services $500 St. Vincent-Sarah Fisher After-School Program $200 St. Aloysius Warming Center $200 Mary s Children Family Center $300 Angels Place Pantry $300 Mini Health Fair Heritage Hall February 8, 8 am to 12:30 pm Just like last year, Heritage Hall will be alive with opportunities on the weekend of February 7-8. Kris Castine, R.N.P. will be at the far East end with OCC Nursing students to provide Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose checks, information and consultation on cholesterol, nutrition and exercise. Please stop by. The center of Heritage Hall will have our Ladies Guild semi-annual Bake Sale and our Mission Ladies handiwork on Saturday after the 4:30 pm Mass and Sunday til the goodies are gone. The Warming Center Volunteer Sign-up Table will also be there to receive your interests and commitment for helping, in some capacity, during the National Shrine s time to staff and host the Warming Center, March 1-13.

3 February 1, 2009 Page 3 continued from page 1 Bearings... all the members of the parish to get together and share stories as we prepare for Lent. Keep an eye on the Herald for details. Mark your calendar now so that you will not miss the fun. Holy Land Pilgrimage Father Siaosi, Father Tomek Mąka and I are excited about the pilgrimage to Jordan and the Holy Land. The pilgrimage will be October 10 to October 25 this year. It includes first class hotels, breakfast and dinner every day, as well as all tips and surcharges. It is an all-inclusive 16-day package. This is one of those once in a lifetime experiences. We already have a number of people interested with some already having made their down payment. The number of places are limited and it will be strictly first come first taken. If you want more information, please refer to the bright lime green flyers in the vestibules. I hope that this week you will be able to view the details online at the parish web site. Rosie and Carlito Did someone say LENT? Poor Rosie, as soon as she hears that word she knows what is coming next. Inevitably, there will be treats on the floor to drool over but not touch until you get a dispensation. However, it is not really all that bad, in the end you always get the treats. After Lent, Easter will surely come. Divine Life Baptized in Christ Colin Matthew son of Theodore and Rebecca (Michelon) Baker Emma Ryann daughter of Michael and Kathleen (Tourangeou) Fern Grace Annette Daughter of Sean and Laura (Scott) Carpenter Martin Joseph son of John and Margaret (Beagen) McManus Banns of Marriage First Bann Jacqueline Sadowski and Brian Cherry Manda Myers and Mark Thomas Second Bann Laura Davis and Brian Hawley Mass at Senior Centers WaltonWood Assisted Living 13 Mile Rd. near Woodward (next to Shrine Catholic Academy) Monday, Feb. 9, 9:30 am American House Residence 1900 N. Washington (near Mary St.) Tuesday, Feb. 10, 10 am 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 A Family Perspective Today s Gospel r e m i n d s u s unclean spirits still haunt our families. These spirits thrive inside our grudges, punishing silence, impatience and abruptness. Today, Jesus offers you the authority to cast out these spirits from your life and your family. - by Bud Ozar Vocations Let each of you lead the life that the Lord has assigned, to which God has called you. If you are considering a vocation to the consecrated life or priesthood, call the Vocation Office, Father Tim Birney at , or visit the web at

4 Page 4 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Mass Information Monday, February 2 6:30 am Mass Fr. Kaczmarczyk Servers Brandon Whitmore, William Arce 8:30 am Mass Fr. Nowak Servers Anna Bradley, Cassia Burley Tuesday, February 3 6:30 am Mass Fr. Nowak Servers Maddie Welsh, Lucy Queen 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Servers Tim Doman, Christopher Johnson Wednesday, February 4 6:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Servers George Vidosh, Anthony Fisher 8:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Servers Christopher McCloskey, Andrew North Thursday, February 5 6:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Servers Emily Bonnell, Candice Burley 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Servers Antonio Locklear, Andrew Scott Friday, February 6 6:30 am Mass Fr. Nowak Servers Robby Zink, Alex Hejka 8:30 am Mass Fr. Kaczmarczyk Servers Andrew Jaeger, Andre Moon Saturday, February 7 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Servers Jordan Kennelly, Tim Niehaus Readings of The Week Monday, February 2 Mal 3:1-4 Heb 2:14-18 Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32 Tuesday, February 3 Heb 12:1-4 Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday, February 4 Heb 12:4-7, Mk 6:1-6 Thursday, February 5 Heb 12:18-19, Mk 6:7-13 Friday, February 6 Heb13:1-8 Mk 6:14-29 Saturday, February 7 Heb 13:15-17, Mk 6:30-34 Sunday, February 8 Jb 7:1-4, Cor 9:16-19, Mk 1:29-39 Sunday, February 8 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigil Masses 4:30 pm Mass Fr. Lang Lectors Kay Cyrek, Tony Smith Servers Alyssa Abbott, Claire Baumhardt Madelyne Luddy, Colleen Hull Hospitality Margie Suchyta, Team 6:30 pm Mass Fr. Kaczmarczyk Lectors Joseph DeFauw, Dave Ruhl Servers Mark Ruhle, Kenneth Miller Tim Niehaus, Colin Zavislak Hospitality Gerald Schaffran, Team Sunday Masses 7:30 am Mass Fr. Nowak Lectors Mike Holcomb, Jeff Plymale Servers Katie Cowan, Stefanie della Porta Abigail Matthews, Kaleigh Sonntag Maddie Welsh Hospitality MaryAnn Skaggs, Team 9:00 am Mass Fr. Lang Lectors Madison Cross, Kevin Taglione Jessica Klimushyn Servers George Vidosh, Jess Moon Andre Moon, Sam Ilkka Hospitality John Burg, Team 10:45 am Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors Ed Sulak, Jerry Sedick Servers Molly Pouch, Lauren Eichberger Lily Queen, Lucy Queen Emcee Andy Greenia Hospitality Wayne Friedman, Team 12:30 pm Mass Fr. Kaczmarczyk Lectors Dave Uchalik, Fran Clancy Servers Frank Peaslee, Kent Peaslee Kevin Snook, Antonio Locklear Hospitality Hugh Brennan, Team 6:00 pm Mass Fr. Nowak Lectors Anna Goike, Colleen Arce Matt Archambault Servers Luke McCloskey, Chris McCloskey Zachary Spork, Daniel Tresnak Hospitality Tom Torma, Team

5 February 1, 2009 Page 5 Marriage Enrichment Workshop Topic: Forgiveness in Marriage Date: February 11, 2009 Time: 7 to 8:30 pm at the National Shrine Conference Center Moderator: Fr. Lang IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE! Please come ready to ask questions on forgiveness and marriage. This workshop is meant to help couples deal with issues of forgiveness in one of the most important relationships we may have in this imperfect world we live. Should you have any questions please call Father Lang at ext Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Christ is our life,"st. Paul exclaims, because, as St. Thomas says: 'He is the source of our life.'" -Divine Intimacy "True, the Eucharistic Body of the Lord is meant to bring us together, so that we become his "true Body". But the gift of the Eucharist can do this only because in it the Lord give us HIS TRUE BODY. Only the true Body in the Sacrament can build up the true Body of the new City of God...Receiving the Eucharist does not mean eating a "thing-like" gift. No, there is a person-to-person exchange, a coming of the one into the other. The living Lord gives himself to me, enters into me, and invites me to surrender myself to him, so that the Apostle's words come true: 'It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.' Only thus is the reception of Holy Communion an act that elevates and transforms a man.'...thus adoration is not opposed to Communion, nor is it merely added to it. No, Communion only reaches its true depths when it is supported and surrounded by adoration....in this place the Lord is always waiting for me, calling me, wanting to make me "Eucharistic". In this way, he prepares me for the Eucharist, set me in motion toward His return." -The Spirit of the Liturgy, Joseph Ratzinger, Pope Benedict XVI Open hours: Thursday, 12 Noon; Friday, 3 and 11 am; and Saturdays, 2 and 6 pm. Partners are needed for Sunday, 6 pm and Wednesday 3 and 4 pm. Call Marie Lama at if you are interested in a Holy Hour (any day or time that fits your schedule) or are interested in subbing for Holy Hours from time to time. Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, pray for us! Mass Intentions Monday, February 2 The Presentation of the Lord 6:30 am Cynthia Lionts 8:30 am Intentions of Julien Ploskanka Tuesday, February 3 St. Blaise, St. Ansgar 6:30 am John Behm Krantz 8:30 am Intentions of the Friends, Relatives, & Benafactors of Mary Hanson Wednesday, February 4 6:30 am Carol Fournier 8:30 am Philip Redigan Thursday, February 5 St. Agatha 6:30 am BobJackson 8:30 am Joseph Urbans Friday, February 6 St. Paul Miki and his companions 6:30 am Intentions of Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Acho 8:30 am Intentions of Jim Clem Saturday, February 7 8:30 am Matt Sunday, February 8 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigil Masses 4:30 pm Genevieve Barra 6:30 pm Brian Duff Sunday Masses 7:30 am Dorothy Cencer 9:00 am Intentions of the Parishioners of NSLF 10:45 am Walter, Leona, Leonard, and Florence Olejniczak 12:30 pm Stuart Morrison 6:00 pm Vergine And Yousif Aghajoun

6 Page 6 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Military Please pray for our Military Sgt. Daniel J. Allen, USMC Capt. Eric Ansorge PhD, US Army Envin E. Billings, US Army Capt. Matthew Cain, US Army Capt. David Cibik, US Army Crisanto R. Delos, USCG Lt. Joseph W. Doman, US Navy Col. Thomas M. Doman, USMC PV2-E2 Melissa Ducastel, US Army Lt. Jason D. Everts, US Army LCPL. Michael Fern, USMC TSgt. Kevin W. Geary, USAF Lt. Troy Perry Glendye, USCG Cpl. Gary R. Gmeiner, USMC Joseph Haddad, USMC LCpl. Matthew Hebert, USMC SSgt. Philip Huber, USMC Andrew Kostrzewa, US Navy Peter Laperriere, US Navy Brian MacKenzie, USAF GS13 Dan Marem MI BN Capt. Christopher Mellon, USMC Aaron Mingle, US Navy Matthew Mitchell, US Navy LCpl. Michael D. Mueller, USMC LCpl. Eric Nakalsky, USMC Kevin C. Oldani, USMC Lt. Daniel P. Palmer, US Army Maj. Loren D. Penney, US Army Maj. David M. Reilly, USMC Anthony Reynolds, USAF Capt. David N. Roberts, USMC LCpl. Derrick Savage, 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 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. Life Matters The word abortion has lost practically all its meaning. Not even the most vivid description, in words alone, can adequately convey the horror of this act of violence. Abortion is sugar-coated by rhetoric which hides its gruesome nature. What a pro-life person has in mind when he speaks about abortion and what the average American has in mind when he hears the word are two very different things. One of the key reasons the pro-life movement is not making more progress is that we so often assert before the public that abortion is an act of violence, but do not produce the evidence which would lead people to this conclusion. Photographic evidence is the most trusted source of information in any discipline. It transcends language and logic, and goes straight to the heart, where people are motivated to take action, instead of merely to the head, where people passively entertain all sorts of concepts without any commitment necessarily following. (Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director, Priests for Life; Photos in the dynamics of social reform ). There continues to be apathy among people about the killing of the unborn. We have reduced babies to experimental research material. People don t understand abortion and its effects on our society. Priests for Life has a project called Is This What you Mean? It aims to reveal the nature of the abortion procedure to the public. If someone hasn t actually seen abortion, it can become an abstract concept; something that can be put in the back of ones mind. If you have never seen the effects of an abortion, please go to the Priests for Life website ( and see the section America Will Not Reject Abortion Until America Sees Abortion! While these images will be difficult to see, we cannot assume we fully understand it until we see it. We need to shine the light on this horror; only then can we hope to educate others of its true violence. Crisis Pregnancy? Mother and Unborn Baby Care can help! Call Hurting from an abortion experience? Call Silent No More HELP Anointing of the Sick at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral The annual reception of the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and the World Day of the Sick will be celebrated with a Eucharistic Liturgy including the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Msgr. Michael LeFevre will preside and anoint those who request the sacrament. A special blessing will be given for Caregivers. This annual event which is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Detroit and the Knights and Dames of the Order of Malta, will take place at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament (corner of Trowbridge and Woodward in Dertoit) on February 8 at 11 am. Please call or to harning.michael@aod.org to reserve a place for those who will be anointed.

7 February 1, 2009 Page 7 Help Protect Life: FOCA Postcard Signing Please help to protect the lives of unborn children and the rights of Catholic medical professionals by signing postcards to our U.S. Senators and Representatives. The postcard mission, sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, demonstrates our Catholic opposition to the Freedom of Choice Act. The young adult pro-life group Veritas will have the postcards available in Heritage Hall after all Masses on Saturday, January 31 and Sunday, February 1. We kindly ask for a $1 donation to help cover the cost of postcards and stamps. The Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) would set abortion as a fundamental right that the government must fund and promote. FOCA goes far beyond Roe v. Wade and would eliminate all current federal, state, and local restrictions on abortion including: bans on partial-birth abortion parental consent laws for minors informed consent laws and waiting periods abortion clinic regulations preventing government funding to health services that refuse to provide abortions denying the right of conscience to Catholic medical care providers The passage of FOCA would force Catholic hospitals nationwide to face the stark choice of being forced to perform abortions or closing down altogether. Congressional leaders have publicly urged the passage of FOCA in the past. We the people must use our prayers and petitions to convince our Senators and Representatives to protect the most vulnerable members of our society. I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me. Matthew 25: 40 Events Calendar Sunday, February 1 Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30, 4:00 (Spanish) and 6:00 pm Preschool Religious Formation Program YR 9 am RCIA Formation Meeting CC-SH 10:30 am Rosary For The Unborn AC 5 pm Cross Connections Youth Group Meeting YR 7 pm Monday, February 2 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Girl Scout Brownie Troop #5732 YR 3:15 pm Religious Formation Sessions GS Classrooms 4:30, 6 pm 7 th & 8 th Gr Youth Ministry A/MC 6:15 pm Drama Club Meeting GS Gym 6:30 pm Ladies Guild Board Meeting CC-A 7 pm Saint Vincent de Paul Meeting HH-BR 7 pm Tuesday, February 3 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Mission Ladies CC-A 10 am 40 Days for Life Meeting CC-A 7 pm Boy Scout Troop #1634 GS Café 7:30 pm Unified School Board Committee Meeting HH-BR 7:30 pm Love of God Prayer Group STC 8 pm Wednesday, February 4 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am, 7 pm Moms & The Word Scripture Class CC-SH 9:30 am Teacher Appreciation Day GS TL 11 am Girl Scouts Troop #609 YR 3 pm Cub Scouts Pack #1634 Den Meeting GS Café 6 pm Handbell Choir Rehearsal CL 7:15 pm Thursday, February 5 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Mothers Club Pinochle Group CC-SH 10:30 am Girl Scouts Brownie Troop #2568 YR 2:30 pm Open House for New Families GS Gym & Café 7 pm Parish Choir Rehearsal CR 7:30 pm CL 9 pm Legion of Mary Meeting CC-B 7:30 pm Friday, February 6 Mass 6:30, 8:30 am ENDOW Program CC-A, B 9 am Dads Club Tree Sale Banquet CC-SH 7 pm Girl Scouts Troop #3068 CC-B 7 pm Saturday, February 7 Mass 8:30 am Confessions 3-4 pm, 5:30-6:15 pm Sunday Liturgy 4:30, 6:30 pm Market Day Pick Up GS Gym & Café 9:30 am Ladies Guild Bake Sale HH-MF 12 pm Warming Center Volunteer Sign-Up HH-MF 12 pm HS Hockey Team Euchre Tourney CC-SH 5 pm Sunday, February 8 Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30, and 6:00 pm Ladies Guild Bake Sale HH-MF 8:00 am Blood Pressure Checks HH-EW 8 am Preschool Religious Formation Program YR 9 am Discalced Carmelites Secular Meeting CC-A 10 am CC-SH,B 12:30 pm RCIA Formation Meeting CC-SH 10:30 am Warming Center Volunteer Sign-Up HH-MF 12 pm Rosary For The Unborn AC 5 pm Cross Connections Youth Group Meeting YR 7 pm A AC CC-SH CC-A CC-B CC-C CL CR GS HH-BR HH-B HH-EW HH-WW HH-MF HS STC YR Academy Adoration Chapel, Coughlin Building Conference Center, Seton Hall Conference Center, Room A Conference Center, Room B Conference Center, Room C Choir Loft Choir Room Grade School Heritage Hall Board Room Heritage Hall Mtg. Rm. B Heritage Hall East Wing Heritage Hall West Wing Heritage Hall Main Floor High School St. Thérèse Chapel Youth Room

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10 Page 10 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Religious Formation Family Activities Date Change! Family Movies Event and Vacation Bible School Registration Saturday, March 28, 2009 Please note the rescheduled date. Bring your family to the always popular Veggie Tales movie event at the Shrine Conference Center. This year s movie will be Abe and the Amazing Promise. Abraham and Sarah learn a lesson in patience and that God always keeps His promises! This is also the first chance to register your child for National Shrine s highly-anticipated summer Vacation Bible School. Elementary Religious Formation First Reconciliation Date Change! Saturday, March 14, 1 pm Please note that the First Reconciliation Family Service originally scheduled for March 7 has been moved to March 14. The service will still begin at 1 pm. The Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes First Communion Retreat Saturday, March 21, 9 am and 11 am Children who are preparing to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and first Communion this spring are expected to attend this mini-retreat. Please register your child if you have not done so already. If you have misplaced the form, please contact the Religious Formation Office at or jlynch@shrinechurch.com. Confirmation First Year Candidates Evening of Formation All first year (typically grade seven) candidates from Shrine Catholic Academy, Monday Religious Formation, other Catholic schools and home schools will attend this event on Thursday, February 12 from 6 to 8 pm in the National Shrine Conference Center (29130 Woodward Ave.). Youth Service Team Opportunities Focus: HOPE Food Distribution February 14, 9 am, Ferndale Site Parents and youth are needed to unload the truck for the Focus: HOPE food distribution site in Ferndale located on 9 mile Rd at the OLHSA building across from the Police Station. To register, please Mr. Chase at jchase@shrinechurch.com Keyword: Focus:HOPE or call Mr. Dorsch will be the site coordinator. Please see him for a reflection sheet. Pianists Wanted Wednesday, Feb. 18; 1 to 2:30 pm Mary's Children Family Center Campus of Guardian Angels Church on 14 Mile Rd. (between Main and Rochester) We are looking for young pianists who have at least two years of experience to perform one or two songs in a mini recital for the good people of Mary s Children Family Center (brain injured young adults) in Clawson. After our recital, we will have a chance to meet some of the clients of Mary s Children and tour their facility. If you are interested in performing for the people at Mary's Children Family Center, please Mr. Chase at jchase@shrinechurch.com. Pro-Life Donations Later this winter, National Shrine Religious Formation will be offering some great pro-life service opportunities, one of which is the creative painting of small dressers that we will fill with newborn clothes and diapers. With the help of MAUBC (Mother And Unborn Baby Care - Southfield Crisis Pregnancy Center) we will donate these decorated and filled dressers to new moms who have chosen LIFE for their new baby, rather than abortion. We are looking for two or three small dressers for this project. We are also looking for donations of newborn diapers and clothes (clothes can be used but in nice condition). Please Mr. Joe Chase at jchase@shrinechurch.com if you can help with a donation. Calling all Adults active in Christian Service! We are looking for adults who are willing to organize a group of teens to do service ministry in the community. If you are active in local Catholic charities or organizations, volunteer in soup kitchens or shelters, work with the elderly or disabled, and know of opportunities for youth to become involved, please give us a call! Adult volunteers should be willing to chaperone activities. If you are active in a charitable organization that is open to youth volunteers, please Joe Chase at jchase@shrinechurch.com and leave your contact information. Cross Connections HS Youth Ministry There will be no Youth Group this Sunday, February 1. All teens in grades 9 thru 12 are invited to join Cross Connections Youth Group Sunday, February 8, in the Youth Room. Bring a friend and win a prize! Cross Connections Youth Group will be traveling to Chattanooga, TN July 7 thru 12 to attend a mission trip and Catholic Youth Conference. In order to join us on the trip your teen must be a member of the Shrine Youth Group.

11 February 1, 2009 Page 11 The parent meeting on February 1 has been rescheduled for Sunday, February 8 at 5 pm in the Youth Room. This meeting is for all students and their parents planning on attending World Youth Day in Madrid, Spain in August of Your teen must be 16 years old by August 14, 2011 and has to be an active member of Cross Connections Youth Ministry. If you have any questions please contact Christine Wist at cwist@shrinechurch.com. Adult Religious Formation You are invited! Catholic Women's Luncheon Series "St. Paul and the Role of Women in the Church and World", February 11, 11:15 to -1:30 pm Sacred Heart Major Seminary, Detroit Join women from throughout the Archdiocese as we gather to grow in faith and fellowship. Our guest speaker will be Fr. Richard Cassidy, Professor of Sacred Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. Lunch will be served at 11:45 with the talk following. Cost is $25 per person including l u n c h a n d s p e a k e r. R e g i s t e r o n l i n e a t or call for more information. This series is hosted by the Archdiocese of Detroit's Office for Women's Ministry. Sign Up Now! ENDOW Women's Study Group Winter Session "On the Christian Meaning of Suffering" Friday Mornings, January 9-March 13, 9:30 to 11:30 am National Shrine Conference Center Join us as we delve into Pope John Paul II's Apostolic Letter Salvifici Doloris breaking open the document in this 10-week discussion and study group which is part of the ENDOW series. Cost for the class is $60, which includes all materials. The course will be facilitated by Judy Maten and Vikki Jenkins. Register online at Financial assistance is available to those in need call Margaret McCann at the National ENDOW Office in Denver at for more information or for assistance in registering. Other questions may be directed to Judy Maten at maten.judith@aod.org or by calling Footsteps of St. Paul Lecture Series Sacred Heart Major Seminary Saturday mornings, 10 am to Noon 2/21, 3/21, 4/18, & 5/16 Break open the Letters of St. Paul with Paco Gavrilides, Fr. Alex Kratz, and Judy Maten from the Archdiocese of Detroit Office for Evangelization. Listen to St. Paul s messages, explore Greek culture of the times, and discover how the great Evangelist s words apply to us today. Classes are free and will meet on the following Saturdays: Jan. 17, Feb. 21, Mar. 21, Apr. 18, and May 16 at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, 2701 Chicago Blvd., Detroit, For more information go to or call Archdiocese of Detroit Women s Ministry Invites you to a Women s Lenten Retreat At the Foot of the Cross: The Passion of Mary Retreat Leader: Sr. Mary Finn, HVM Director of College Pastoral Formation And Assistant Professor of Theology Sacred Heart Major Seminary, Detroit Saturday, March 7, 9 am to 2 pm Sacred Heart Major Seminary 2701 Chicago Blvd., Detroit $35 per person (includes lunch and retreat) RSVP by March 2 Contact womensministry@aod.org or call Luminescence The Council of Catholic Women/AD Saturday, February 14 9 am to 12 Noon Presenter: Sr. Pat Hergenroether, CSJ Sacred Heart Seminary Cardinal Mooney Room 2701 Chicago Blvd., Detroit $25 per person Luminescence provides an opportunity to celebrate God s light in our lives. It encourages us to become light chasers and challenges us to be who we really are...beacons of light for all the world. This prayerful and reflective event promises to transform your spirit through music, innovative presentations and prayerful conversations. We urge you to consider allowing the light of God to stir your spirit and touch your soul. Join us for the love of it. You don t want to miss it! Contact Christine Wilk at or Stacie Marentette at You may also register online at: or info@gussyupyourspirit.com

12 Page 12 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Lending Library January is already over. If you still haven't made any New Year's resolutions (or have forgotten the ones you made), here are a few suggestions. One: decide to read one good book a month to learn more about your incredible Catholic faith. You'll find many categories to choose from at the Lending Library. Two: please look through your book shelves, DVD's and Videos to see if you might have some that are overdue and need to be returned to the Lending Library. You can drop them off at the parish office in Heritage Hall, Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm, 6:30 to 9 pm and Saturday 9 am to 2:30 pm or at the Lending Library during our regular hours. 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 March 14, 2009 Lenten Symposium Christ Our Hope is the theme of the 12 th Annual Lenten Symposium presented by the Holy Trinity Apostolate. The program will be held at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church (NW-Ryan and 18 Mile) and will start at 8 am with Holy Mass: Bishop Francis Reiss Main Celebrant. The program has six highly renowned guest speakers including Fr. John Trigilio, Mother Dolores Hart, O.S.B. and Rev. Msgr. Christopher Nalty, former Vatican official in the Congregation for the Clergy, Fr. Leo E. Patalinghug, STL, Mother Noella Marcellino, O.S.B., and Brother Elijah Cirigliano. Closing Benediction Fr. Jacques Daley, O.S.B. Registration forms are available at our website at your parish or call Dave at (248) Cost is $40. [$45 at the Door]. Mailing: Holy Trinity Apostolate; P.O. Box 7095; Sterling Heights, MI Cup of Blessing Family Participants Mastantuono Family Fulgenzi/Klimushyn Family Please contact Holly at or chalice@shrinechurch.com for future opportunities. Master Plan The news is so positive The accolades for the new Field House at Shrine Catholic High School and Academy were so plentiful and positive, it was difficult to commit to one article. There will be a series of articles from various faculty, students and parents about the new facility. Our first response to the inquiry about what the new Field House means to the school was from Pete Donaldson, Shrine High School Athletic Director. Thank you National Shrine parish for this lovely new facility. Our old gym was too small and I was worry about the students safety when we used it. Now we have a beautiful new facility. Our first game against the Royal Oak (High School) Ravens was a success. The attendance was huge. Our next big game is Feb. 10 with Bishop Foley. The high school and academy have had many inquiries about the new Field House. It is an important tool for future school recruitment. Another response came from the Boys Varsity Basketball Coach, Mike Massucci, a 14-year faculty member. The new Field House breathes new energy into our basketball program. The electricity from the students is something that I have never seen. It instills a sense of pride in our players. Other schools that we play are anxious to see the facility. Our kids are anxious to show it off. It is a remarkable addition to the school. Bless everyone who paid to make this happen. Linda McIntyre, a 32-year veteran of Shrine Schools and the Physical Education teacher at the high school and academy, had this to say. For 30 years there has been talk about adding a field house to the school. It was so nice in August, when we returned to campus and saw the structure being built. There is more opportunity for all of the students to participate in gym. The facility is large enough to have two games (four teams) going at once. It is also safer for our students. The walls and the bleachers were too close in the old gym, but this is no longer an issue. Thank you everyone for the new field house. Next week we will talk to some of the students using the new field House. Their enthusiasm makes the cost and the construction all worth it all. Shrine Catholic students our parish s future! Please visit to print out a form and sign up to host the Cup of Blessing.

13 February 1, 2009 Page 13 Grade School Happenings Grade Six In religion class, the sixth graders have been learning all about vocations. We discuss the differences between married life, single life, religious life and the priesthood. We are also studying the Ten Commandments. In English the students are learning all about research papers, as we will begin writing one very soon! We are getting them ready for the Academy! In social studies the students are traveling through time and have recently learned about ancient Chinese Dynasties. The year was 200 B.C. They focused on the Shang and Han dynasties and compared their form of government with our government. They will conclude this unit with recognition of the Chinese New Year. Soon, we will begin learning about ancient Greece, and the sixth graders will create their very own Olympic competition. In reading class students recently completed a book report presentation and are currently reading a variety of expository non-fiction. The latest reading made the students aware of what life was like for sixth graders during the 1800 s. Students created computer photo stories in science, depicting catastrophes to complement our study of geology. We enjoyed viewing the presentations and learning more about our restless earth. In math class we have explored different types of graphs. We understand that graphs are a neat and organized way to display data. We also analyzed misleading graphs and interpreted bias in some graphs. In addition to their studies, sixth graders have been busy acting as Safety Patrol helpers, recyclers, and visiting Beaumont patients this year. We are truly going the extra mile in knowledge, friendship and faith! Mrs. Carey Mrs. Hazen Mrs. Pierscinski Upcoming Dates Feb. 5 7:00 pm New Family Open House Academy Update The Academy students were busy with many activities during Catholic Schools Week including attending masses and gathering items for a local shelter. Most students went to both the joint Shrine Catholic High School and Academy mass and the evening Shrine Catholic Athletes Mass to celebrate Catholic Schools Week. Many of our students are not only academically focused but also athletically involved in school, said Mrs. Midge Knudson, eighth grade history and literature teacher. The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) also organized an event for Catholic Schools Week. NJHS president, Erin Hull 13, and vice president, Elizabeth Pattyn 13, held a meeting on January 22 that discussed the details of the day. Called Crazy Hat/Sock Day, students were asked to bring in hats, gloves, socks, and personal hygiene items to be donated to the South Oakland Shelter on Tuesday, January 27. In return, students were allowed to wear crazy hats and/or socks of their own. In literature class, eighth grade students are in the middle of Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt, which ties into their study of the Civil War in their history class. Students created their own newspaper with a front page story that gave a detailed account of the battle at Fort Sumter in In addition to these assignments, students are also making notecards for their research papers. English teacher Mrs. Lisa Lachapelle and science teacher Mr. Tim Dobrzeniecki are working together by collaborating what is being learned in both classes for the research papers. The students are studying nutrition and functions of the human body in their science classes, said Mrs. Knudson. From that information, they chose related topics for their papers. - Written by Alexandra Moulton Vocations! Vocations! Vocations! If you are interested in supporting Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious life, the Detroit Oakland Serra Club may be what you are looking for You are invited to a Get Acquainted meeting on Tuesday, February 17 at Manresa (Woodward at Big Beaver NW corner). It all gets started with Mass at 5:30 pm followed by dinner and a short meeting All are welcome! Please RSVP to Tom Ryan at or tjr1142@yahoo.com.

14 Page 14 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Knights of Columbus Last Saturday we held our annual Knights of Columbus basketball free throw contest. It was held at the new field house. The winners of the local competition will now compete against the winners of the neighboring parishes. That competition will take place on February 14 at 9 am at the Shrine Catholic field house again. All students who competed were winners. They came out and did their best. We wish the winners good luck in the next three rounds. This year, for the first time, we will be hosting the championship round for the whole Archdiocese of Detroit. It was quite an honor to be chosen to be the host. In years past this competition had always been at St Clement in Romeo. The Archdiocese Championship will take place on February 28 at the field house. Start time is again at 9 am. We will need help at the next two levels of competition. We need council members to help as judges, with scoring and registration. We appreciate all of the help we received in the initial round of competition. Our first round winners this year are: Boys Girls Age 9 No Competition No Competition Age 10 Tom Peaslee Andrea Elmore Age 11 No Competition Haley Cyrocki Age 12 Sage Baltrusaitis No Competition Age 13 Paul Palmer No Competition Age 14 Michael Cyrocki No Competition On Sunday February 22, many of us will attend the State Chaplain's Tribute Banquet in Lincoln Park. Following our annual tradition, the bishop's Mass will be at St. Henry Parish prior to the dinner. Tickets are $27 each and need to be purchased in advance. The dinner itself includes the dinner and the open bar. At the State Chaplain's Tribute Dinner we will be presenting our State Chaplain with a scroll with the names of all new members that joined our brotherhood since July 1, Many new Brother Knights from the National Shrine Parish will have their names on that scroll. All Brother Knights and their spouses/significant others are welcome to attend. Please let us know of your intentions. The council will once again be presented with the State Chaplain's Award for excellence in membership activities. This is the fifth year in a row that we have qualified. We thank the parish for their continued support of our council and its activities. We are always looking for new members. If you are interested and want to know more about us, please do not hesitate to call. We welcome our newest member: BK Emmett Mills - transfer into National Shrine Council. Frank Roche, Archdiocese Director, K of C Home: , Cell: Archbishop to Celebrate Series of Welcoming Masses Archbishop Allen Vigneron will celebrate a series of ten welcoming Masses in February and early March. The Masses are open to all who wish to attend, with some designated as special language or cultural celebrations. A light reception will follow each Mass. For additional information, visit the Web at or call The schedule of welcoming Masses is as follows: Monday, February 2, at Our Lady of Good Counsel, 1062 Church St., Plymouth, at 7 pm. Tuesday, February 3, at St. Clement of Rome, 343 S. Main St., Romeo (a bilingual Mass in English and Spanish), at 7 pm. Wednesday, February 4, at the St. Stephen Site of Holy Trinity Parish, 325 Thirty-Second St., Port Huron, at 7 pm. Monday, February 9, at St. Joan of Arc, Overlake St., St. Clair Shores, at 7 pm. Wednesday, February 11, at Holy Redeemer, 1721 Junction St., Detroit (in Spanish for the Hispanic community), at 7 pm. Thursday, February 12, at St. Frances Cabrini, 9000 Laurence, Allen Park, at 7 pm. Tuesday, February 17, at St. Cecilia, Stoepel St., Detroit (for the African American community), at 7 pm. Thursday, February 19, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 8330 Lewis Ave., Temperance, at 7 pm. Thursday, February 26, at St. Patrick, 9086 Hutchins St., White Lake, at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at the National Shrine of the Little Flower, 2100 W. Twelve Mile Rd., Royal Oak, at 11:30 am.

15 February 1, 2009 Page 15 Holy Father s Prayer Intentions February 2009 General: That the Pastors of the Church may always be docile in the action of the Holy Spirit in their teaching and in their service to God s people. Mission: That the Church in Africa may find adequate ways and means to promote reconciliation, justice and peace efficaciously, according to the indications of the Synod of the Bishops Special Assembly for Africa. Have you thought about your Lenten Resolutions? Consider this for your list: I will volunteer my time at the National Shrine Fish Bake! It is time again to callout all those kind souls who are able to give some time on one (or all) of the Fridays during Lent. The jobs vary, but the reward is constant! A great time while helping the National Shrine! Please consider one or more of the jobs listed below. If something strikes your fancy, please make a check by it and make note of your Friday availability. Return the bottom half in the collection basket or to the Grade School Office by February 17. The Fish bakes begin Friday, February 27 and run through April 3 featuring fish from Superior Fish Market and our own famous cheesy potatoes! Cut Here and Return Completed Form Name: Phone: Friday availability: Please check all dates that you are available: February 27 March 6 March 13 March 20 March 27 April 3 (Dinners are served from 4:30 7:30 pm) Please check the areas that you are interested in working: Receiving of Inventory (Tues - 1 Hr) Kitchen Staff (Dishing up the orders) Phone Reminder Calls (Tues Wed) Kitchen Support Person Cheesy Potato Prep (Thurs 1 3 pm) Dishwasher Set up (Fri 1-4 PM) Wait Staff (Serving of Dinners) Pick Up Pop and Ice (Fri 3-4 pm) Serving of Beverages Writing Up Orders Busing of Tables Selling Pop in Lobby Scooping of Ice Cream Sundaes Hostess Clean-Up (7:30 9 pm) Selling Raffle Tickets Weekly Laundry (8 pm) Packaging up Carry Out Dinners Chairperson for Next Year NOTE: Don t feel like you need to have experience in the restaurant business to volunteer. This is a fun evening and a great way to meet fellow parishioners. We will fill all positions with adults and high school level students. We also allow seventh and eighth graders to work one night only busing, drinks, carry out or cleanup if they are accompanied by a parent volunteer. Please contact Barb Siroskey with any questions at bsiroskey@msn.com or During Lent, we should live as children of the light, performing actions good, just and true.

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19 February 1, 2009 Page 19 Shrine Devotional Groups Rosary for the Unborn The Rosary for the Unborn is said every Sunday at 5 pm in the Adoration Chapel. Mother of Perpetual Help and Chaplet of Divine Mercy Devotions Tuesdays at 6:45 pm in the St. Thérèse Chapel. Love of God God blesses us abundantly. He is so faithful and continues to pour His Spirit out on us at the Tuesday night prayer meetings. God encourages us to praise Him. Consider joining us Tuesday evenings at 8 pm in the St. Thérèse Chapel. League of the Little Flower Devotions to St. Thérèse are held every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7 pm. Please join us on February 11 and 25 at 7 pm in the St. Thérèse Chapel, as we seek the intercession of St. Thérèse in offering up our petitions to Our Lord. Remembering her words, I will spend my heaven doing good on earth...i will let fall a shower of roses. Holy Hour for Vocations The Holy Hour for Vocations is held every Wednesday at 7 pm in the Stone Chapel at St. Hugo of the Hills. Taize Evening Prayer Take the opportunity to experience a meditative offering of the Liturgy of the Hours with contemplative music, each third Monday of the month, from September to May at 7:30 pm in the church. For more information, call Rob Abbott at , ext. 442, or click o n " L i t u r g i c a l M u s i c " a t 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. Pawel K. Kaczmarczyk, Assoc... ext 419 Rev. Krzysztof Nowak, 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, 3500 W 13 Mile Rd. R.O Principal, Mrs. Gabrielle Erken Shrine Catholic 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 Director of Religious Education, Bill Millard Youth Minister (9-12 grades), Christine Wist , ext 439 Director of RCIA and Adult Formation, Mr. John LaCroix Development Staff Main Number Associate Director of Development, Mrs. Laurie Bilkie-Snyder... ext 432 Associate Director of Development, Mr. Matthew York... ext 455 Marketing Specialist/Herald Editor, Mrs. Vicki Holtyn... ext 448 National Shrine Director, Mr. Jack Hoolehan... ext 418 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 Cheryl Popham in the Parish Office at ext 413 at least six months in advance. Pastoral Care of the Sick and Homebound Notify the Parish Office of illness, hospitalization, nursing home status as soon as possible. Parish Tours Docents are on duty from 10 am-4 pm Monday-Saturday except during services. Groups of 10 or more call to schedule a time. Shrine Herald Submissions are due Monday by 1 pm. Articles should be ed to herald@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

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