Shrine Herald. Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton. Epiphany. Ordinary Time.

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1 Shrine Herald January 8, 2012 We proclaim Jesus as Lord and ourselves as servants for His sake. Royal Oak, MI The Epiphany of the Lord Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton Epiphany This year, with Epiphany on the Sunday after the 6th of January, Monday, January 9, is the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord and the Liturgical end of the Christmas Season. Epiphany is now celebrated on a Sunday because of the importance of the Feast. On this day the Church recalls that Jesus came as the Savior of the entire human family represented by the three Magi who came from foreign lands. Part of the account of the coming of the Magi recalls the brutality of Herod in seeking to kill the child by killing all the male infants in Bethlehem and the surrounding vicinity. Before we are too quick to judge Herod harshly, we need to consider our own time and culture. Numbers alone point out the brutality of our day. The number of lives extinguished annually by abortion in our country far exceeds those slaughtered by Herod. One life is too many! Herod acted out of fear, greed for power, selfishness, and a host of other motives. Abortions are committed, permitted by our society, for the same reasons. To adore the Christ Child, The Word made Flesh, the origin of life, is to respect all life from the moment of conception to the last moment of natural death. The Epiphany is the Manifestation of Christ as Redeemer of all. He continues to be made known in our day especially in the little ones, the poor, the defenseless, the least of our brothers and sisters We have completed the first week of Some predict that this is the last year of the world. Theories are based on ancient calendars and predictions. The Gospels tell us that no one knows the time of the end. Only the Father knows. I prefer to place my trust in the Word of God rather than human speculation. Ordinary Time It has been the custom of the Church to announce the dates of the moveable feasts for the new year on Epiphany. The time between now and Ash Wednesday which occurs on February 22 this year, is part of Ordinary Time. 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 Bernice Bettendorf Earl Bossenberry Jack Brady Rosemary Burg Elsa Castagneto Gary Dajal Mary Lu DeFauw Theresa Dennis John Dillon Ethel Dixon Steve Doman Joyce Eagling Elizabeth Faris Fran Fleming Donald Holden Anita Sue Lee Jim Lee Shumoi Lee Annette Lerner Mrs. Lui Meghan Malley Christina Mardone Robert Perry David Pietila Jim Ross Mary Ann Skaggs Randy Swanson Karl Wolfe Please pray for the repose of the soul of Philip Baraky Yolanda Krause Mary Pineau Mass at Senior Centers WaltonWood Assisted Living 13 Mile Rd. near Woodward (next to Shrine Catholic Academy) Monday, January 9, 9:30 am American House Residence 1900 N. Washington (near Mary St.) Friday, January 20, 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. 411.

3 January 8, 2012 Page 3 continued from page 1 Bearings... The other part of Ordinary Time occurs between Pentecost, May 27, and The First Sunday of Advent, December 2, Palm Sunday this year, 2012, is April 1. Holy Thursday April 5 Good Friday April 6 Holy Saturday April 7 Easter Sunday April 8 Mercy Sunday April 15 Ascension Sunday May 20 Rosie, Carlito and Kodiak I have been away all week. The good news is that there has been no news. I hope that means the three have behaved themselves. Normally that means that Carlito screams when he wants food or water, Rosie barks when she wants out, and Kodi is with his trainer knowing it is Boot Camp time if he misbehaves. Faith Direct Do you often find yourself without your checkbook or envelope on Sunday morning? Join the many parishioners who have already enrolled in Faith Direct for automated giving to National Shrine of the Little Flower. Faith Direct is secure and convenient, and will provide you with an offertory card to place in the basket during the collections. There is no cost to you, and the program provides a great benefit to our parish. Sign up today by visiting Our parish code is MI16. You can also pick up an enrollment form at the parish office or call Faith Direct s toll-free number, , for more information. As we begin a new year, I hope you will consider taking advantage of this new way of giving. Your generosity means a great deal to our parish family. Please consider using Faith Direct today! Sincerely yours in Christ, Reverend Monsignor William H. Easton

4 Page 4 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Mass Information Monday, January 9 6:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Martina DeLeon, Mary Doman 8:30 am Mass Fr. Espinoza Audrey North, Cassandra Morris Tuesday, January 10 6:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Ben Vidosh, Chris Richards 8:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Isaiah Thummel, Brennan Smith Wednesday, January 11 6:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Niklas Jenkins, Kira Jenkins 8:30 am Mass Fr. Espinoza Katie Arce, Carolyn Luddy Thursday, January 12 6:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Anthony Segvich, Blake Smith 8:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Kate Lilly, Katy Zink Friday, January 13 6:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Max Gouin, Grant Fogle 8:30 am Mass Fr. Espinoza Kevin Hejka, Henry True Saturday, January 14 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Grace Leonard, Mary Fromm Readings of The Week Monday, January 9 Is 42:1-4, 6-7 Or Is 55:1-11 Or Acts 10:35-38 Or 1 Jn 5:1-9 Mk 1:7-11 Tuesday, January 10 1 Sm 1:9-20 Or 1 Sm 1:1-8 Mk 1:14-20 Or Mk 1:14-20 Wednesday, January 11 1 Sm 3:1-10, Mk 1:29-39 Thursday, January 12 1 Sm 4:1-11 Mk 1:40-45 Friday, January 13 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a Mk 2:1-12 Saturday, January 14 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1 Mk 2:13-17 Sunday, January 15 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, Jn 1:35-42 Sunday, January 15 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm Mass Fr. Espinoza Lectors Hospitality Lisa Pickering, Kay Cyrek Claire Baumhardt, Madelyne Luddy Maureen Luddy, Carolyn Luddy Martina DeLeon Margie Suchyta, Team 6:30 pm Mass Fr. Lang Lectors Don Erwin, Frank Mills Michael Zobl, David Zobl, Dmitri Krick Anthony Segvich, Grant Fogle and Joel Marquard Hospitality Gerald Schaffran, Team Sunday Masses 7:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors Marge Chouinard, Phil Clark Christian Rozanski, Brad Chaklos Andrew North, Sean Ruhle, Henry True Hospitality MaryAnn Skaggs, Team 9:00 am Mass Fr. Lang Lectors Emily Balow, Grace Bontrager Delaney Brown Christopher Mastantuono, Joe Wagner Blake Smith, Max Gouin Hospitality Tony Recchia, Team 10:45 am Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors Van Rohr, Bill Reisdorf George Vidosh, Ben Vidosh Jess Moon, Andre Moon, Stephen Klimushyn Emcee Brian Anstett Hospitality Wayne Friedman, Team 12:30 pm Mass Fr. Camilleri Lectors Dave Uchalik, Frank Lepkowski Allie Archambault, Maddie Welsh Kate Lilly, Katie Arce Hospitality Hugh Brennan, Team 4:00 pm Spanish Mass Fr. Espinoza 6:00 pm Mass Fr. Camilleri Lectors Claire McNorton, Michael Cyrocki Sarah Quigley Anna Bradley, Lucy Queen Gabrielle Schmidt, Gwendolyn Schmidt Mary Doman Hospitality Tom Torma, Team

5 January 8, 2012 Page 5 Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration "I recognize in You, O little Jesus, the King of heaven and earth; grant that I may adore You with the faith and love of the Magi." "A start often appears in the heaven of our souls; it is an inspiration from God, clear and intimate, urging us to greater generosity and calling us to a life of closer union with Him. Like the Magi, we too must always follow our star with faith, promptness, and selfless generosity. If we allow it to guide us, it will certainly lead us to God; it will bring us to the One whom we are seeking." - Divine Intimacy Please call Marie Lama at if you are able to help with any of the following Holy Hours: Sunday, noon, 2 pm; Monday, 1 am; Wednesday, 3 am; Thursday, 10, 11 am; Friday, 11 am, 1, 2 pm; and Saturday, 9 am and 9 pm. The following Holy Hours have persons who desire partners with which to share their Holy Hours: Sunday, 9, 10 am and 2, 3, 5, 6 pm; Monday, 10 am; Tuesday, 9 am; Wednesday, 9 am and 3, 11 pm; Thursday, 10 am; Friday, 1, 7 pm; and Saturday, 7 pm. Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, pray for us! National Shrine Ladies Guild Meeting open to all women of the parish Monday January 9, at 7:00 pm National Shrine Conference Center 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. Mass Intentions Monday, January 9 The Baptism of the Lord 6:30 am Virginia Rulon 8:30 am Henry C. Vartuli Tuesday, January 10 6:30 am Rosa Cicotosto Carminhole 8:30 am Bernard Frechette Wednesday, January 11 6:30 am Intentions of Gerald and Veda Jeggle 8:30 am Carol Hoolehan Thursday, January 12 6:30 am Intentions of the Family of William Burns 8:30 am Dennis Lukas Friday, January 13 St. Hilary 6:30 am Thomas Moll 8:30 am Intentions of Lena Keman Saturday, January 14 8:30 am Elizabeth Cwengros Sunday, January 15 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm Parents of Tony and Pat Andrus 6:30 pm Robert Vermett Sunday Masses 7:30 am Lana Skaggs 9:00 am Intentions of the Parishioners of NSLF 10:45 am Edward York, Jr. 12:30 pm Donald Harrington 6:00 pm Ms. Taka Naito

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 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 Life is an opportunity, benefit from it. Life is beauty, admire it. Life is bliss, taste it. Life is a dream, realize it. Life is a challenge, meet it. Life is a duty, complete it. Life is a game, play it. Life is costly, care for it. Life is wealth, keep it. Life is love, enjoy it. Life is mystery, know it. Life is a promise, fulfill it. Life is sorrow, overcome it. Life is a song, sing it. Life is a struggle, accept it. Life is tragedy, confront it. Life is an adventure, dare it. Life is luck, make it. Life is too precious, do not destroy it. Life is life, fight for it. - Blessed Mother Teresa - On January 22, we will commemorate the 39 th year since the passing of Roe vs. Wade. Won t you join in the fight to save lives - the lives of babies being killed; lives of women and men scarred from abortion; lives of doctors and nurses entrenched in death. Crisis Pregnancy? Mother and Unborn Baby Care can help! Call Hurting from an abortion experience? Call Silent No More HELP Miscarriage Help? Call Colleen at or help4miscarriage@gmail.com 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! 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 January 8, 2012 Page 7 Lending Library New Year's Resolution time! How are you doing? How about "Perfect Love casts out all fear." (1John 4:18). A daily reading book, God Calling edited by A. J. Russell which contains what "Two Listeners" claimed were messages from Jesus, expands on this verse. "Never let yourselves fear anybody or anything. No fear of My failing you. No fear that your faith will fail you. No fear of poverty or loneliness. No fear of not knowing the way. No fear of others. No fear of their misunderstanding. But,... this absolute casting out of fear is the result of a Perfect Love, a perfect Love of Me and My Father. Speak to Me about everything. Listen to Me at all times. Feel My tender nearness, substituting at once some thought of Me for the fear. The powers of evil watch you as a besieging force would watch a guarded city-- the object being always to find some weak spot, attack that, and so gain an entrance. So evil lurks around you, and seeks to surprise you in some fear. The fear may have been but a small one, but it affords evil a weak spot of attack and entrance, and then in come rushing despondency; doubt of Me, and so many other sins. Pray, My beloved children, for that Perfect Love of Me indeed casts out all fear." (pp ) [Section 8, Spirituality] 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 CC-SH Conference Center, Seton Hall CC-A Conference Center, Room A CC-B Conference Center, Room B CC-C Conference Center, Room C CL Choir Loft CR Choir Room GS Grade School HH-BR Heritage Hall Board Room HH-B Heritage Hall Mtg. Rm. B HH-EW Heritage Hall East Wing HH-WW Heritage Hall West Wing HH-MF Heritage Hall Main Floor HS High School STC St. Thérèse Chapel YR Youth Room Sunday, January 8 The Epiphany of the Lord Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; and 12:30; 4:00 (Spanish), 6:00 pm Masses Religious Formation Preschool YR 9 am Lending Library CC-C 10 am Intramural Basketball Training Program GS-Gym 10:15 am RCIA CC-SH 10:30 am Intramural Basketball Training Program GS-Gym 11:45 am Intramural Basketball Training Program GS-Gym 1:15 pm Youth Group YR 7:00 pm Schools Auction Meeting CC-A 7:15 pm Monday, January 9 Mass 6:30, 8:30 am HS Mothers' Club Bridge CC-SH 10:30 am Religious Formation K-6 GS-CR 3:30 pm RCIA for Children CC-A 5:00 pm 6th Grade Girls Basketball GS-Gym 5:00 pm 5th Grade Boys Basketball GS-Gym 6:30 pm Ladies Guild CC-SH 7:00 pm Cub Scout Troop #1634 Committee Meeting GS-Cafe 7:00 pm Legion of Mary CC-B 7:30 pm Companions for the Journey YR 7:30 pm Worship Commission HH-B 7:30 pm 6th Grade Boys Basketball GS-Gym 8:00 pm Tuesday, January 10 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am SO Vicariate Priest Meeting CC-SH 12:30 pm 5 th Grade Boys Basketball GS-Gym 5:00 pm Daisy Troop #70260 GS-Cafe 6:00 pm 5th Grade Girls Basketball GS-Gym 6:30 pm Devotions STC 6:45 pm Knights of Columbus Meeting CC-SH 7:00 pm Boy Scout Troop #1634 YR 7:30 pm Unified School Board Meeting HH-BR 7:30 pm Love of God Prayer Group STC 8:00 pm 7 th Grade Boys Basketball GS-Gym 8:00 pm Events Calendar Wednesday, January 11 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Men s Bible Study CC-A 6:30 am Lending Library CC-C 9:15 am Girl Scout Troop#75262 YR 3:15 pm Special Needs Religious Formation CC-SH, A 5:00 pm 5th Grade Girls Basketball GS-Gym 5:00 pm Cub Scout Den 8 GS-Cafe 6:00 pm 6th Grade Boys Basketball GS-Gym 6:30 pm ENDOW CC-B 7:00pm 6th Grade Girls Basketball GS-Gym 8:00 pm Thursday, January 12 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am 7 th Grade Girls Basketball GS-Gym 5:00 pm Grupo de Renovacion Carismatico (Spanish Charismatic Renewal) YR 6:00 pm 6 th Grade Boys Basketball GS-Gym 6:30 pm GS & Alumni Dads' Club CC-SH 7:30 pm 5 th Grade Boys Basketball GS-Gym 8:00 pm Friday, January 13 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am ENDOW CC-SH, A, B 9:30 am Tiger Scouts Den 1 YR 3:15 pm 6th Grade Girls Basketball GS-Gym 5:00 pm 5th Grade Girls Basketball GS-Gym 6:30 pm Girl Scout Troop #43068 CC-B 7:00 pm Saturday, January 14 Mass 8:30 am First Reconciliation Retreat GS-Gym/Cafe/CR 8:00 am Market Day Sale CC-SH 9:30 am Sunday Liturgy 4:30, 6:30 pm Sunday, January 15 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30, and 4:00 (Spanish) and 6:00 pm Masses Lending Library CC-C 10:00 am Intramural Basketball Training Program GS-Gym 10:15 am RCIA CC-SH 10:30 am Order of Ahambra Reception CC-HH Following 10:45 am Mass Intramural Basketball Training Program GS-Gym 11:45 am Intramural Basketball Training Program GS-Gym 1:15 pm Youth Group YR 7:00 pm

8 Page 8 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Religious Formation Family Activities Kids have Gifts and Talents too! We started our Children s Offertory officially on January 1. Children who attend Religious Formation or Shrine Catholic Grade school and are in grades kindergarten through six all received a set of offertory envelopes. As explained in the letter that went home, our focus of this is not to raise money for the parish but for the children to learn that they too have gifts of time and talent to offer that are valuable. We will periodically be sharing some of the time and talent offered by our parish children (expressed in their own words), along with their first names. Some children started turning in their envelopes early so here are some of their offerings from the Christmas collection: Ethan: taking out the garbage Viktor: organized my closet without being asked Collin: stacking wood Cameron: taking out the trash for my grandma Welcome National Shrine Visitors! If you are visiting the National Shrine during this Christmas season, welcome! If you are considering joining our parish, allow us to introduce our department. The Office of Religious Formation is here to serve the catechetical needs of the parish. We provide religious formation classes for children ages 3 and up and host family events and activities. Registration starts each spring for the upcoming school year. Our preschool program runs most Sunday mornings of the school year during the 9 am Mass. This age appropriate class is especially designed and geared for three- and fouryear-old children (who are potty-trained). Children learn about our loving God through song, large group activities, and crafts while their parents attend mass. Our elementary program is for children in kindergarten through grade six. These sessions are held most Mondays at Shrine Catholic Grade School. Parents can choose from two convenient time slots: 4:30 5:30 pm or 6 7 pm. Children who are in at least second grade and have attended religious formation classes or a Catholic school the prior year are prepared to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. In other words, if not attending a Catholic school, current kindergartners should be registered this spring to start first grade religious formation classes in order to receive Reconciliation and First Holy Communion in second grade. The middle school program is for teens in grades 7 and 8. These classes are on Mondays from 6:15 7:30 pm at Shrine Catholic Academy. During these two years, candidates are also prepared for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Continue to read the Religious Formation pages of the Herald (also accessible at for details on class registration, upcoming events and special family activities. For answers to any questions you may have, please contact us at or any member of our staff. May the Light of Christ shine on you and your family this Christmas season! Janie Lynch, jlynch@shrinechurch.com, Preschool and Elementary Coordinator Mike Reece, mreece@shrinechurch.com, Grades 7/8 and Confirmation Coordinator Christine Wist, cwist@shrinechurch.com, Youth Minister (grades 9 12) Sarah Cerone, scerone@shrinechurch.com, Confirmation Service Coordinator Deacon Tom and Barb Avery, tavery@shrinechurch.com, RCIA for Children Coordinators Renee Cramer, rcramer@shrinechurch.com, Office Coordinator Preschool Religious Formation Preschool Resumes Welcome back from Christmas break! Religious Formation resumes today, January 8. Holiday Break Sunday, January 15 Preschool There is no Religious Formation class for preschoolers on Sunday, January 15 because of the Martin Luther King holiday. Classes resume on Monday, January 23. Elementary Religious Formation and Sacramental Preparation Looking ahead Upcoming Dates for Religious Formation and Family Events Welcome back, Grades K 8! Religious Formation classes resume on Monday, January 9. Good Shepherd Reconciliation Retreat January 14, 2012, 9 am and 11 am Shrine Catholic Grade School All children preparing to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion should be registered for this upcoming retreat. For your convenience, there are two sessions available from which to choose: 9 or 11 am. Please call or jlynch@shrinechurch.com with questions or to obtain another copy of the registration form. Holiday Break Monday, January 16 There are no Religious Formation classes for grades K through 8 on Monday, January 16 because of the Martin Luther King holiday. Classes resume on Monday, January 23.

9 January 8, 2012 Page 9 First Communion Parent Meeting Thursday, January 26, 9:30 am OR 7 pm National Shrine Conference Center This meeting is for the parents of those children who are already registered as candidates to r e c e i v e t h e S a c r a m e n t s o f Reconciliation and Eucharist for the first time this spring. We will explore the Mystery of the Eucharist, cover a few important practical details and distribute materials to make individual banners for the first Communion liturgy. To accommodate busy schedules, two meeting times are offered: 9:30 am or 7 pm. Confirmation Parents Evening of Formation The next evening of formation for PARENTS of Confirmation candidates (typically 7 th and 8 th graders) is scheduled for Tuesday, January 17 from 7 8:15 pm in the high school cafeteria (lower level). This is required for all parents of those in Religious Formation as well as Shrine Catholic Academy who did NOT attend the first formation evening in November. Mike Reece, mreece@shrinechurch.com or reece@shrineschools.com Grades 7/8 Welcome back, Grades K 8! Religious Formation classes resume on Monday, January 9. Holiday Break Monday, January 16 There are no Religious Formation classes for grades K through 8 on Monday, January 16 because of the Martin Luther King holiday. Classes resume on Monday, January 23. Confirmation Servant Ministry Opportunities Coming Soon!! By the end of January, all Confirmation Candidates should receive a Service Ministry Summary in the mail. Please check these carefully to verify that all of your completed projects have been recorded. Thank you for all of your hard work! You are making a difference in our community! Winter brings us the opportunity to help our local Warming Shelters! Please look for more ways to get involved in the next few months. We will be making casseroles (see below), delivering meals, unloading food trucks and walking to help pay heating bills. If your family knows of a way we can get our youth involved in a Christian service activity, please contact Mrs. Cerone at or scerone@shrinechurch.com. Focus: HOPE Food Distribution Saturday, January 14, 9 am, Ferndale Site 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 meet at the Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA) in Ferndale on 9 mile Rd (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. South Oakland Citizens for the Homeless Casserole Dish Preparation To be dropped off between January or February 19-21, Unity Church Site (Crooks Rd. at Webster) The Confirmation Program will be providing lunch for about 60 guests at the Unity Church site (Webster & Crooks) on January 25 and February 8. We are looking for eight student/parent teams to purchase ingredients for one casserole, assemble, freeze, and deliver it to the SOCH site at Unity Church sometime between January or February Recipes and pans will be provided. SOCH also accepts donations of paper products, coffee, and canned vegetables. If you are interested in putting your culinary skills into action for this awesome charity project, please contact Mrs. Cerone at scerone@shrinechurch.com with the words Casserole in the subject line or call her at C.R.E.W. High School Youth Ministry Holy and Modern Family Dynamic Sunday, January 8, 7:30 to 9 pm Tonight we will take a look at the way our families function now compared to the way families worked in Jesus time. Are there things we can learn from those family dynamics? Could we take some of their practices and use them today? Join us and find out! Vocations Sunday, January 15, 7:30 to 9 pm There are certain vocations that we see lived out on a daily basis, but what does it mean to live those vocations? Tonight we will take a deeper look at the vocations of Priesthood, Religious life for women and other options for men as well. It is sure to be a very informative evening for figuring out your own vocations. continued on next page...

10 Page 10 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Religious Formation Adult Religious Formation ENDOW Women's Study Group God is Love (Deus Caritas Est) Friday Mornings beginning January 27 9:30 to 11:30 am, Conference Center, Seton Hall Please join us as we break open Pope Benedict s first encyclical, God Is Love. In God Is Love, promulgated on Christmas Day, 2005, Benedict XVI expounds on the reality of love. He knows that the word love has been distorted and its meaning tarnished and this letter calls us back to the foundational truths about love. This 10-week discussion and study group is part of the ENDOW (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women) series. The course will be co-facilitated by Judy Maten and Vikki Jenkins. Cost for the class is $80, which includes all materials. Register online at Questions? Judy Maten at maten.judith@aod.org. Sign Up Now! ENDOW Women s Evening Study Group Aquinas For Beginners, Part 1: A Tour of the Summa Wednesday Evenings beginning December 14, 7 to 9 pm, Conference Center, Room B Join us as we begin this introduction to Saint Thomas Aquinas and study some of the most vital principles and theories from his famous writing, Summa Theologiae. Written in an upbeat, lively style that is relevant to all women today, this study is part of the ENDOW (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women) Series. The course will be facilitated by Melissa Thompson. Cost for the class is $60 which includes all materials. Financial assistance is available. Register at There will be no class 12/28 or 1/11. Questions? Melissa Thompson at mompson@gmail.com. Catholicism to 9 pm; dates and topics listed below All sessions will be held in the National Shrine Conference Center from 7 to 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 to 8:30 pm in the High School Library on the following dates: January 17 and 31, February 14 and 28 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. The following books will be provided: Catechism of the Catholic Church and This is Our Faith by Michael Pennock. If you would like to sign up, please RSVP to Fr. Joe Lang at jlang@shrinechurch.com or , ext 412. Young Adults We are always looking for ideas of what to offer the group! Please contact Christine Wist at cwist@shrinechurch.com if you have any ideas or would like to plan an event!

11 January 8, 2012 Page 11 Market Day Please support the Shrine Catholic Grade School and High School Mothers Clubs this year by ordering through Market Day!. Look for a flyer in the Church s informational areas, or visit the website at It s time to think about entertaining for the Superbowl! See page 4 of the Market Day flyer for great game day ideas! This is the last sale before the Superbowl on February 5. The January specials include: FREE Eat Well Guide with any purchase! FREE insulated bag for those that have been participating in the Freequent Buyer program. If you made two purchases of $40 between October and December, place an order of $40 in January you will receive a free insulated bag this month. New items include Lemon Pepper ChicNSteakes, 9 Grain Orzo & Spinach Blend and GoGo SqueeZ Applesauce (see page 1 of the flyer for more details on these items.) Remember, Market Day is great for kids lunches and complete dinners. You can order online until midnight on Monday, January 9 at phone it in at MD.APPLE or return it to the Grade School office by Thursday, January 5. The delivery date is Saturday, January 14 th. PLEASE NOTE: This month the pick-up is from 9:30 to 10:30 am in the National Shrine Conference Center (not the Grade School cafeteria). If you have any questions, please call Patty Alba or Lisa Cormier Mark your calendars with the remaining Market Day Sale Dates for the school year: 2/11/12, 3/10/12, 4/21/12, 5/12/12, 6/9/12

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17 January 8, 2012 Page 17 Holy Father s Prayer Intentions January 2012 General Intention: Victims of Natural Disasters. That the victims of natural disasters may receive the spiritual and material comfort they need to rebuild their lives. Missionary Intention: Dedication to Peace. That the dedication of Christians to peace may bear witness to the name of Christ before all men and women of good will. Vocations As we celebrate the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan by John, we look back to our own baptism, when we were brought into the saving Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus. At our Baptism, we received a commission, our vocation, to live out our faith in the world. During this week s celebration of National Vocation Awareness Week, we recommit to following Jesus, we pray for the guidance to find where He is truly calling us, and to pray for an in-crease in vocations to the priest-hood and religious life. True joy comes in finding the path that God has laid out for you; let us all renew that call of discipleship received at baptism. To learn more about vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life, please visit our website at or contact Fr. Tim Birney, Director of Priestly Vocations at birney.tim@aod.org, A Family Perspective The Magi in today s Gospel were led to Jesus by a star. Who are the stars your children follow? Don t let it be the tabloid stars. Resolve in this New Year to be the guiding star in the life of your children. - Bud Ozar 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 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, 7:00 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.