Shrine Herald. Wednesday, February 13 Ash Wednesday. Mass Times. Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton. LENT 2013 and Parish Mission

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1 Shrine Herald February 10, 2013 We proclaim Jesus as Lord and ourselves as servants for His sake. Royal Oak, MI Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton LENT 2013 and Parish Mission This Wednesday, February 13, is Ash Wednesday. It is the first day of Lent, and a day of Fast and Abstinence. It is not a Holy Day of Obligation, however, attending Mass is highly recommended. Our Parish Mission will begin with the homily at the Masses on the weekend of March 2 and 3. It will continue each evening concluding on Thursday, March 7. All normal parish activities have been canceled or rescheduled to allow everyone to attend the Mission. Please set these dates aside. More information on the activities of Lent and the Mission can be found in the Shrine Herald or online at the parish web site. Mrs. Erken Retires Mrs. Gabrielle Erken, Principal of Shrine Catholic High School and Academy since 2005, has announced her retirement, effective June 30, She will take on a new role as Assistant to the President of Shrine Catholic Schools. Mrs. Erken is a veteran Catholic school educator, who joined the Shrine community in 2001 as the principal of the Academy, and became principal of both the Academy and the High School when they were merged into a single administrative unit. Building on Shrine s tradition of offering an innovative curriculum, Mrs. Erken developed a technology-rich educational environment that prepares students for the demands of college and the global market place. She introduced Project Lead the Way, a national STEM program for grades 7-12, and forged a partnership with Lawrence Technological University that enables students to take college -level classes and earn college credit. She also established an innovative program with Beaumont Hospital that offers students Wednesday, February 13 Ash Wednesday Mass Times 6:30, 8:30 am 12:00 Noon and 7:00 pm continued on page 3...

2 Page 2 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Please pray for the sick of our parish Maurine Bain Eugene Bienkowski Jack Brady Garret Burtwell Barbara Chociemski Kathy Cobbledick Deanna Conway Carl Culver Charlene Gamber-Cusick Mark Daoust Gary Davila Marianne Dayton William F. Janelle III Carolyn Kasa Robert Kimble Eva Klotz Judy Lukens Drew Lund Alexander O Neil Fulton Poppe Tim Sauter Fr. Luke Suarez Deanna Swincicki Kevin Thompson Rob Wehner Kathy Wigmosta Karl Wolfe Fredric Zinger Volunteer Sign Up and Collection of Items Needed This Weekend After All Masses The National Shrine Parish and Berkley Community Church will once again be cohosting the South Oakland Warming Center (an overnight homeless shelter) from Sunday, March 3 to and including Friday, March 15, We will be responsible for feeding and sheltering approximately 100 people per night at the Berkley Community Church facility. More than 500 volunteers are needed to make this program run smoothly. Please call or the following coordinators listed below to volunteer in a specific way. Non-Food Related Volunteer Positions: Intake host and Outdoor host shifts are approximately 8pm to 11 pm. Bedding/ Blankets Distribution Host shift is 8 pm to Midnight. Overnight host is 11:30 pm to 7 am. We are always in desperate need of an outdoor host and an overnight host. Contact: Randy at orrandyhus@gmail.com. Meals: Dinner prep, dinner serving, food donations. Contact: Debbie West at or sheltervol@yahoo.com. Bagged Lunches: Contact: Marya McNorton & Nancy Mastantuono via at shelterlunch@yahoo.com or Nancy Mastantuono at Items that may be dropped off this weekend in Heritage Hall are: Large juice bottles that do not require refrigeration, white tube socks, hats, gloves, and scarves, disposable razors, toothbrushes, ear plugs, travel size toothpaste, and deodorant. Justice and Peace Always in Season During this season of Lent we have the opportunity to feed the hungry by participating in outreach such as The Welcome Inn, a day center for the homeless which is housed this year at Starr Presbyterian Church. Another need is to volunteer with other Shrine parishioners between March 3 and March 15, as our parish cohosts the overnight Warming Center for homeless guests at the Berkley Community Church. (see details elsewhere in the Herald). Another call is to become active in ending hunger nationally and internationally. To help please log onto This is the web site for Bread for the World, a Christian Advocacy group which urges U.S. lawmakers to end hunger in our own country and abroad. Hunger is not a political issue. It is a human issue. Urge Congress to form a circle of protection around programs that help hungry people. In Matthew's Gospel we read: "The King will reply,' Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of these least of my brothers or sisters, you did for me. Mt.25:40 Health Fair Please come to the National Shrine of the Little Flower Health Fair on Sunday, February 10, 2013 from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm in the east end of Heritage Hall. The event is sponsored by Parish Nurse and O.C.C. Nursing instructor, Kris Castine NP and her nursing students. Blood pressure and blood sugar screening will be available, along with information on a variety of other health topics. There is no charge for the event. Hope to see you there!

3 February 10, 2013 Page 3 continued from page 1 Bearings... interested in exploring a career in medicine an opportunity to work with medical professionals while earning academic credit. Anticipating the global world in which Shrine students will work, Mandarin Chinese was added to the curriculum, as well as a student-teacher mission trip to Nicaragua. Mrs. Erken also was instrumental in working with The Center for Constitutional Studies to introduce a course on the United States Constitution, creating additional scholarship opportunities for Shrine High School students. During Mrs. Erken s tenure, she oversaw significant upgrades to the School s facilities, including new science labs, redesign of the Art Room, the addition of a new Field House, the conversion of a gymnasium into the state-of-the-art Sanders Performing Arts Center, and renovation of the Student Center. Her leadership is best exemplified by the accomplishments of her students. During her tenure, Shrine graduates were regularly admitted to their colleges of choice, including Duke, Boston College, Notre Dame, Wake Forest, Michigan, Michigan State, DePaul, Loyola, Savannah College of Art and Design and Xavier, often earning significant scholarships. These results are a testament to her focus on students. Gabrielle has been a dedicated servant to the Schools, and has made a lasting impact on all of the students whose lives she touched. It has been a privilege to work with her. She will continue to be involved with Shrine Catholic Schools at all levels as a Special Assistant to me in my role as President of Shrine Catholic Schools. A search committee has already been formed to find a new principal who will not only continue the strong Shrine tradition of academic excellence, but further strengthen the Shrine High School and Academy as the premier Catholic coeducational High School and Academy in the Archdiocese of Detroit. Rosie, Carlito, Lord Stanley & Blossom Blossom has fit right in with the rest of the pack. She is so sweet and mellow. It is fun to walk with her and Lord Stanley (aka Stachu). They walk side by side. Every now and then we have to stop for Stachu to inspect a fire hydrant or bush. It looks like Blossom will be finding her forever home fairly soon. We will miss her, but she deserves her very own family. Divine Life Baptized in Christ Lyra Aven daughter of Mark and Michelle (Jesse) Schurk Dominic Anthony son of David and Kori (Kneipp) Aguis Violet Zena daughter of Christopher and Fayrooz R. Samona Raylan Therese daughter of Ladislaus and Morgan (Elliott) Andahazy Pray for Vocations 31 Club Pick a day of the month and sign-up at the church entrance. No Dues. No Meetings. Just Prayers.

4 Page 4 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Mass Information Monday, February 11 6:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Niklas Jenkins, Dan Romano 8:30 am Mass Fr. Espinoza Marty Massucci, Max Gouin Tuesday, February 12 6:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Henry True, Cal Liggett 8:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Erik Jenkins, Noah Gappy Wednesday, February 13 Ash Wednesday 6:30 am Mass Fr. Espinoza Lector Marlene Kowalewski Marie Vidosh, Rose Vidosh 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Lector Children Elijah Harbut, Chris Richards Adam Goller 12:00 pm Mass Msgr. Easton Lector Dacia Van Antwerp Joey Lynch, A.J. Massucci 7:00 pm Mass Fr. Camilleri Lector Lloyd West Dominic Romano, Patrick Romano Alex Sobeck, Joey Lynch M.C. Steve Erwin Thursday, February 14 6:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Anthony Turner, Grant Fogle 8:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Patrick Pullis, Kevin Hejka Friday, February 15 6:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Patrick Schocke, Ben Vidosh 8:30 am Mass Fr. Espinoza Luke Cerone, Ian Grimes Saturday, February 16 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Lucy Breda, Maria Ruhle Sunday, February 17 First Sunday of Lent Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm Msgr. Easton Lectors Ginny Gamber, Mary Sue Czarnecki Madelyne Luddy, Maureen Luddy Carolyn Luddy, Colleen Hull, Isabel Panyard Hospitality Margie Suchyta, Team 6:30 pm Mass Fr. Espinoza Lectors John Sier, Kathy Kim David Zobl, Dmitri Krick Ben Vidosh, Nikolas Wills and Joel Marquard Hospitality Gerald Schaffran, Team Sunday Masses 7:30 am Mass Fr. Espinoza Lectors Ted Bratta, Mike Holcomb Christian Rozanski, Andrew North Sean Ruhle, Cal Liggett Hospitality MaryAnn Skaggs, Team 9:00 am Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors Emily Turner, Grace Bontrager Victor Carpenter Joe Wagner, Blake Smith Owen Smith, Max Gouin Hospitality Tony Recchia, Team 10:45 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Lectors Van Rohr, Frank Lepkowski Andre Moon, Grant Fogle Elijah Harbut, Ethan Cwiek M.C. Christopher Mastantuono Hospitality Wayne Friedman, Team 12:30 pm Mass Fr. Lang Lectors Janie Lynch, Rebecca Joseph Kate Lilly, Gabi Lilly, Tilly Breda Lucy Breda, Katie Arce Hospitality Hugh Brennan, Team 4:00 pm Spanish Mass Msgr. Easton 6:00 pm Mass Fr. Camilleri Lectors Brendan Battle, Lauren Battle Gabrielle Schmidt Anna Bradley, Gwendolyn Schmidt Gina Schmidt, Mary Doman Hospitality Tom Torma, Team

5 February 10, 2013 Page 5 Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration "The greatness of a person who trusts is that he goes on trusting even when he knows that his task is beyond him." "With daring abandon, the little bird wishes to remain gazing upon its Divine Sun. Nothing will frighten it, neither wind nor rain, and if dark clouds come and hide the Star of Love...and it seems it should believe there is nothing but the clouds surrounding it, this is the moment of perfect joy......he wishes me to surrender myself like a little child and not concern myself over what is to happen to me." - St. Thérèse of Lisieux (taken from Two Sisters in the Spirit by Hans Urs Von Balthasar) Please call Marie Lama at if you are able to help with any of the following Holy Hours. Open Holy Hours: Monday, 6 pm; Thursday, Saturday, 10 am; Wednesday, 4 pm; Friday, 11 am, Noon, 8 pm. The following Holy Hours have persons who desire partners with which to share their Holy Hours: Sunday, 10 am, 2, 3, 4 pm; Monday, 10 am; Tuesday, 9 am, 7 pm; Wednesday, 2, 3 pm; Friday, 1, 2, 3 pm; Saturday, 4 pm; Tuesday-Friday, 1 pm. Thank you for the donations to the "freebie/evangelization" basket. Please leave donations in a bag marked with my name, "Marie Lama", on it in the cupboard beneath the sign-in sheets or at the parish office. Please don't simply put several items in the basket. I like to "ration out" the items so that the basket does not overflow and look messy. PLEASE NOTE!!!! Friday, February 15, marks a hallmark anniversary for our adoration family at the Shrine. We will be celebrating 25 years of perpetual Eucharistic adoration with a 7:00 pm Mass of thanksgiving in the St. Thérèse Chapel in the main church. Please plan on attending. Much gratitude goes to Mary Lu DeFauw who with her husband, Don, initiated adoration at the Shrine. Theresa Dysarz served as coordinator for several years and deserves much thanks for all she did in helping adoration continue. Many, many thanks to all the captains, divisional leaders, and adorers who have made the decision to honor our Lord in this way. My thoughts go to all the adorers who have died. I pray that their joy is complete in the Presence of our Lord in heaven. Finally, thank you to our priests who afford us this privilege by consecrating the Eucharist and giving us the Bread of Heaven. Thank you, beloved priests, for the permanent adoration chapel here at the Shrine. Only in heaven will you know the souls that were strengthened, fortified, given peace, given grace, just by coming to this chapel be it in the middle of the night, the early morning, the daytime hours, or in the evening. May our adoration never cease!!! Adorers, please add Robert Zalewski, to your sub list. He is available weekends and weekdays, 6-11 pm. Please add Nancy Benjamin, , to your sub list. She is available weekends and weekdays, 12-5 am, 12-5 pm; 6-11 pm. Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, pray for us!!! Mass Intentions Monday, February 11 Our Lady of Lourdes 6:30 am Intentions of Therese Smith 8:30 am Dr. Neil Samuel Ghiso Tuesday, February 12 6:30 am Mr. and Mrs. Leo Garrett 8:30 am Ann Marie Morrell Wednesday, February 13 Ash Wednesday 6:30 am Mary Soltmane 8:30 am Donna Jones 12:00 pm Berwabe Lopez 7:00 pm Intentions of the Parishioners of NSLF Thursday, February 14 SS. Cyril and Methodius 6:30 am Gerald Roso 8:30 am Veronica Agnes Zinger Friday, February 15 6:30 am Gary DePoorter 8:30 am Alan N. Walker Saturday, February 16 8:30 am Giulio Giannetti Sunday, February 17 First Sunday of Lent Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm Alex Della Lucia 6:30 pm Arsenio Valdes Sunday Masses 7:30 am Chuck Bonar 9:00 am Pedro T. Cruz, Jr. 10:45 am Timothy Hughes 12:30 pm Intentions of the Parishioners of NSLF 6:00 pm Sami Salim

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 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 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 Sgt. Eric Michael Mihelcich, USMC LCpl. Troy Alan Mihelcich, USMC 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 Lt. John F. Palmer, US Army Lt. 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! Life Matters Be a Part of History Make a Difference Save a Life This past week, on February 4, the country remembered Rosa Parks on the occasion of her centennial birthday. Rosa Parks courageous act of refusing to give up her seat on a bus to a white man, sparked a year-long bus boycott that began to break the walls of legalized racial segregation in America. One single act can make a difference. This Lent, you have an opportunity to have one single act make a difference. We no longer face the injustice of legalized segregation, but we face the injustice of legalized abortion of millions of unborn children. Your actions, your witness, can make a difference to the life of a mother and her baby. 40 Days for Life started in 2007 with a small group with a vision of stopping abortion. Since that time, babies and their mothers have been saved from the pains of abortion and hearts have been changed. 40 Days for Life has had proven results: 6,749 lives have been saved; 76 workers have quit and 27 clinics have closed. 40 Days for Life is about prayer and fasting, not protesting. It s about compassion, not judgment. It s about caring enough and having courage to take action to stop an injustice. We are called to bring Christ to those in despair. This Lent, be a part of history and let Christ use your prayerful presence in front of the abortion clinic. Gather a group of friends and stop by Heritage Hall next weekend after Masses to sign up for the designated National Shrine Day on Tuesday, February 26, Sunday, March 10 and Monday, March 18. Contact Laura Dysarz at or 40DaysSouthfieldHelp@gmail.com. You can also sign up for other hours at southfield or contact Barb at Consider signing up for an hour a week. The prayerful, peaceful witness takes place in front of the WomanCare abortion facility at Southfield Rd. (1/4 mile south of 12 Mile Rd). Note: Drop-ins are always welcome, but sign-ups are strongly encouraged. Rachel s Vineyard Come on a Rachel s Vineyard Retreat and receive God s grace and forgiveness. The retreat has been a life-changing and spiritual awakening for me. I feel that any woman who has had an abortion should come to Rachel s Vineyard to experience healing and forgiveness. Give us a call and join us on the next Rachel s Vineyard Retreat. Detroit Rachel s Vineyard info@detroitrachelsvineyard.org

7 February 10, 2013 Page 7 Lending Library The Friday morning ENDOW group is studying Ralph Martin's book, The Fulfillment of All Desires. Even if you can't attend, you can still check out the book, and learn about seven of the spiritual Doctors of the Church. His style is clear, and he makes connections between their writings, to help you on your own path toward a closer walk with God. 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 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 Crisis Pregnancy? Crisis Pregnacy Center can help. Call Hurting from an abortion experience? Call Silent No More HELP Miscarriage Help? help4miscarriage@gmail.com Events Calendar Sunday, February 10 Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30, and 4:00 (Spanish) and 6:00 pm Masses Ladies Guild Valentine Bake Sale HH-MF After all Masses Mission Ladies Craft Show/Sale HH-MF After all Masses OCC Nursing Student Health Fair HH-MF After all Masses Shrine Raffle Ticket Sales HH-MF After all Masses Warming Center Sign Up HH-MF After all Masses RF Preschool YR 9:00 am Lending Library CC-C 10:00 am CREW Youth Group YR 7:00 pm Rosary for the Unborn STC 5:00 pm Monday, February 11 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Shrine HS Mothers Bridge Club CC-SH 10:30 am Junior Troop #42935 YR 3:15 pm RF Grades K-6 GS-Classrooms 4:30 pm RCIA for Children CC-SH, A 5:00 pm Brownie Troop #70260 GS-Café 6:00 pm RF Grades 7-8 Academy 6:15 pm RCIA Children Tour of Confessionals Church 6:30 pm Companions for the Journey YR 7:00 pm Ladies Guild Meeting CC-SH 7:00 pm Worship Commission HH-B 7:30 pm Tuesday, February 12 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am ENDOW Facilitator Training CC-A 8:30 am AOD Business Managers Commissioning Ceremony CC-SH 9:00 am Brownie Troop #75097 CC-YR 2:30 pm Vine for Girls CC-SH 4:30 pm Devotions STC 6:45 pm Boy Scout Troop #1634 YR 7:00 pm Legion of Mary CC-B 7:00 pm Wednesday, February 13 ASH WEDNESDAY Masses 6:30, 8:30 am 12:00, 7:00 pm Mens Bible Study CC-A 6:30 am Girl Scout Troop #75262 YR 3:15 pm Special Needs Religious Formation CC-SH, B 5:00 pm ENDOW CC-A 7:00 pm Militia Immaculata Prayer Village HH-B 8:00 pm Thursday, February 14 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Daisy Girl Scout Troop YR 3:10 pm Grupo de Renovacion Carismatico YR 6:00 pm FOCCUS HH-B 6:30 pm Friday, February 15 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Lending Library CC-C 9:15 am ENDOW CC-SH,A,B 9:30 am Lenten Fish Bake GS-Gym & Café 4:30 pm Girl Scout Troop #43068 CC-B 7:00 pm Adoration Anniversary Mass STC 7:00 pm Saturday, February 16 Masses 8:30 am CYO Boy Scout and Girl Scout Religious Emblem Counselors Meeting CC-SH 9:00 am 40 Days for Life Signup HH After all Masses Shrine Kings & Queens Pinochle Group CC-SH 7:00 pm Sunday Liturgy Masses 4:30, 6:30 pm Sunday, February 17 Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30, and 4:00 (Spanish) and 6:00 pm Masses 40 Days for Life Signup HH After All Masses RF Preschool YR 9:00 am Lending Library CC-C 10:00 am Spanish Sacrament Preparation CC-SH,A 12:00 pm Homeschool Group GS-Gym 7:00 pm CREW Youth Group YR 7:00 pm Rosary for the Unborn STC 5:00 pm

8 Page 8 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Religious Formation Family Activities Meet Jesus: Encounter, Surrender & Transform Parish Mission March 4 7, 7 9 pm in the Church The Catechetical Faith Formation Commission is delighted to have Fr. Larry Richards as our presenter for this mission. He is a highly sought after speaker; we had to schedule him two years in advance! We are encouraging all families to attend and Encounter, Surrender & Transform! Please read the flyer located elsewhere in this copy of the Herald for details. Find out more about Fr. Larry at His latest book is Surrender! The Life Changing Power of Doing God s Will. It is a favorite of mine, an easy read and available for Kindles! In His Service, Janie Lynch Preschool Religious Formation Winter Break February 17 There is no Preschool Religious Formation class on Sunday, February 17 due to winter break. Classes will resume the following Sunday, February 24. Elementary Religious Formation and Sacramental Preparation Winter Break February 18 There are no Religious Formation classes for grades K 8 on Monday, February 18 due to winter break. Classes will resume the following Monday, February 25. Be sure to read the following paragraph for important details about the Reconciliation service for grades 3 8 taking place that day. Religious Formation Lenten Reconciliation Service Monday, February 25 Children in grades 3 6 who attend the 4:30 session will meet in their classrooms for attendance before being escorted to the church by their catechist. Children in grades 3 6 who attend the 6:00 session should go directly to the church where they will meet their catechist for attendance before the service starts at 6:30. PLEASE NOTE THE TIME AND LOCATION CHANGE for this date only! Parents are welcomed and encouraged to also receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. For children in grades K 2, classes will meet at the normal time and place on February 25. Confirmation Due to a scheduling conflict, the date of the Parent Evening of Formation (originally scheduled for January 15) has changed!! The new date is Tuesday, February 12, 7-8:15 pm in the High School Student Center Parents who did not attend the November Evening of Formation or the speakers on Teen Depression and Suicide ARE REQUIRED to attend on February 12. In His love, Mike Reece, reece@shrineschools.com, mreece@shrinechurch.com Grades 7/8 Winter Break February 18 There are no Religious Formation classes for grades K 8 on Monday, February 18 due to winter break. The following Monday, February 25, is the Religious Formation Lenten Reconciliation service. See next paragraph for time and location details. Religious Formation Reconciliation Service Monday, February 25 Students in grades 7 and 8 should go directly to the church where they will meet their catechist for attendance before the service starts at 6:30. PLEASE NOTE THE TIME AND LOCATION CHANGE for this date only! Confirmation Servant Ministry Opportunities Cleaning Lifespan Right to Life Crosses Pick up Monday, February 11, 6:15 (in the Shrine Academy parking lot) Drop off Monday, March 11, 6:15 (in the Shrine Academy parking lot) (NOTE: this is during Religious Formation classes) Each year, the Knights of Columbus put up 2,000 white crosses on the front of the lawn of the church as a visual reminder that 4,000 babies are aborted each day. These crosses travel to several churches in our area during the Spring and Summer. The Knights need families to help them clean these crosses. Each family that volunteers will be given 50 crosses to clean at home (families have the option of cleaning 100 as two service projects). The

9 February 10, 2013 Page 9 cleaning could be done at any time that is convenient to your schedule, but must be dropped off on the drop off date. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Mrs. Cerone at scerone@shrinechurch.com with the words Crosses for the Unborn in the subject title or call Fish Bake Volunteers Fridays during Lent, Shrine Grade School Confirmation candidates are invited to support the fellowship of our parish by serving at a Fish Bake with a parent. Candidates are limited to using a total of two Fish Bakes for service credit. Please see next week s edition of the Herald for the Fish Bake Volunteer Coordinator sign up sheet. Then Mrs. Cerone for a Reflection Sheet. (scerone@shrinechurch.com) Walk for Warmth, sponsored by Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency Great Lakes Crossing Outlet, Saturday, February 23 Kickoff begins at 8:30 am Help the needy stay warm by joining in the Walk for Warmth. Parent and student teams are needed to help raise funds and walk Great Lakes Crossing. Funds raised help the needy in our community pay for utility bills! Live entertainment and special shopping discounts for walkers. For more information, please go to the website: and click on the Walk for Warmth link. Participants can register and print pledge forms online. Registration is also available the day of the walk. Please inform Mrs. Cerone if you plan to participate by ing her at scerone@shrinechurch.com with the words Walk for Warmth in the subject line or call her at Warm a heart. Heat a home. First Communion Retreat Helpers Saturday, March 9, 8:30-12:30 Shrine Catholic Grade School Combine your love for kids and your faith by helping our second graders prepare to receive First Communion. Teens will have many different jobs including guides, craft aides, lunch servers, setup/cleanup, etc. If you are interested, Mrs. Cerone at scerone@shrinechurch.com with the word Retreat in the subject line or call Focus HOPE Food Distribution Saturday, March 9, 9 am; Renaissance Vineyard Church, 8141 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 event. To register, please contact Mrs. Cerone at or scerone@shrinechurch.com with the words "Focus Hope" in the subject line. C.R.E.W. High School Youth Ministry Movie Night October Baby Sunday, February 10, 7:30 to 9 pm October Baby deals with the topic of abortion and follows a young woman s search for her biological mother. What she finds out about her own birth and what happened is unexpected to say the least. This movie is very touching and views abortion from a completely different perspective, the aborted that live. If you know of anyone that saw it in theaters they will tell you it is a movie they will never forget. Speaker from Rachel s Vineyard Sunday, February 17, 7:30 to 9 pm We will be welcoming a woman from Rachel s Vineyard that will speak to us as someone that has been through the abortion process. She will speak with us about her experience and how it changed her life and where she is now. Bowling Sunday, February 24, 6:30 to 9 pm We will be bowling at Astro Lanes! Please arrive at the Youth Room by 6:30 pm and we will enjoy two games of bowling, pizza and pop! Cost is $15 and permission slips are due by February 17. Adult Religious Formation Women s Book Study - Fulfillment of All Desire by Dr. Ralph Martin All women are encouraged to join us as we delve into Dr. Ralph Martin s Fulfillment of All Desire using a study guide to direct us. Drawing upon the teaching of seven Spiritual Doctors of the Church, Dr. Ralph Martin presents an in-depth study of the journey to God. This book provides encouragement and direction for disciples who desire to grow more deeply in their spiritual life and relationship with Jesus so that they can know, love, and serve our Lord. 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 February 8 Time: 9:30 11:30 am Where: Conference Center Seton Hall Materials for this study can be found on Amazon. The Book: Fulfillment of All Desire : Martin/dp/ Study Guide: Guide/dp/ X/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_y This book study will be co-facilitated by Judy Maten and Vikki Jenkins.

10 Page 10 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Religious Formation If you have any questions about the study or materials, please contact Vikki Jenkins at or ENDOW Women's Study Group God is Love (Deus Caritas Est) Wednesday Evenings beginning January 9 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Shrine Conference Center, Room A Please join us as we study Pope Benedict s first encyclical, God Is Love (Deus Caritas Est). 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 it s 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 facilitated by Melissa Thompson. Cost for the class is $80, which includes all materials. Register online at Questions? Melissa Thompson at mompson@gmail.com. Sign Up Now! Catholicism 101 7:00 to 9:00 pm; dates and topics listed below March 22 Covenant Living: The Ten Commandments & the Gospel, Topic #12 April 19 Dynamics of Faith, Topic #9 Parish Mission Prayer Holy Father, great God of love and mercy, You have surrendered everything for love of us. May we learn to surrender everything for love of You. Fill us with Your Holy Spirit that we may do Your will and not our own. Help us to love you above all things and to love Your people the way You have commanded us. Quiet our minds and hearts that we may be open to the gift of your truth, and grant that our Parish Mission may be: a time of Grace for all, a time of growth for the young, a time of refreshment for the old, a time of renewal for families, a time of healing for the broken, a time of joy for the sorrowing, a time of challenge for the complacent, a time of forgiveness for the sinner, a time of strength for the holy, a time of homecoming for all who have been away. We beg you these things, Holy Father, in Jesus name. Amen.

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14 Page 14 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Grade School Happenings Sixth Grade News In religion the students are learning the prayer to St. Francis and using it as one of many prayers to pray for their seminarians. We continue to study God s plan of salvation through Moses. We are also comparing the Passover connection to the Eucharist which will help prepare us for the Seder meal that we will experience in March. To help experience Lent and Christ s passion, death, and Resurrection, we will be attending The Cross and the Light at the Music Hall in March. Now that we are into the third quarter the sixth graders are learning to source their information, take notes, and write a thesis statement. From there they will outline and write a research report. There are many interesting topics that they have chosen from science, history, and mythology. In social studies we are exploring Ancient Greece with an Athens vs. Sparta debate, creating historical maps, and making up our own original Greek Olympics Game! Our current study in science is of invertebrates, their similarities/differences, as well as their basic needs for survival. We will look closely at the structures, environments, and symmetry of sponges, cnidarians and worms, as well as mollusks, arthropods, and echinoderms. Following, we will begin the exploration of vertebrates as we compare fish and amphibians, as well as reptiles, birds, and mammals. Data collection and analysis has kept us busy in math. Students are using measures of central tendency (median, mean and mode), frequency tables, and line plots to organize data in an effort to make it usable. Reading is cross curricular as we focus on non-fiction, newscaster activities, and other expository non-fiction activities. Our sixth graders are hardworking and the best! Mrs. Hawley Mrs. Hazen Mrs. Smith Save the Date-Grade School New Family Open House- Thursday, February 28 from 7:00-8:30 pm! Lenten Fish Bake Fish Bake is seeking new leadership for the 2014 Year. The present chair people have been in place for over five years and with that continuity the weekly process is well organized including checklists from start to finish. This is a popular parish wide event to which 100 volunteers sign up to eagerly serve each week. Presently, only 3 chair people are in place to manage and organize this group of dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers and 2 of these chair people are retiring at the end of the year. Our volunteer organizer/scheduler is staying so management of that crucial task will remain in capable hands. We are, however, seeking 1-2 volunteers to manage the inventory and supplies placing weekly orders with Gordons and Superior Fish for delivery to the school each of the 6 weeks. We are also seeking 2-3 volunteers to fill Rick Lee s position. Rick oversees the entire Friday process from start to finish in addition to running the ovens and managing the kitchen crew, but his position could be subdivided into smaller segments. If the idea of running the Fish Bake perks your interest, please contact Betty Tomezak at btomezak@sbcglobal.net or Rick Lee at rmmmlee@wowway.com with your questions or to receive more detailed job descriptions. Holy Land Pilgrimage Terra Sancta Pilgrimages with Franciscan friar Fr. Alex Kratz will be leading a Catholic Pilgrimage to the Holy Land from April 15-29, This life-changing experience walking in Jesus footsteps includes daily Mass and Rosary, biblical readings on site, time for prayer and spiritual guidance, and meeting local Christians. Cost is $3,899 (all expenses included, round trip from Detroit, 3 daily meals, all tips and taxes). $500 deposit due at registration. Orientation Meeting is February 10. Other dates: October 7-21, Call or mrspattig@yahoo.com.

15 February 10, 2013 Page 15 This Weekend! Valentine Bake Sale February 9 and 10 in Heritage Hall Sponsored by the National Shrine Ladies Guild Mission Ladies Craft Show and Sale February 9 and 10 in Heritage Hall Calling All Bakers Help make our Valentine Bake Sale a success by contributing home made treats. Please drop off baked goods Saturday, February 9, 3:00 to 6:00 pm or Sunday, February 10, 7:30 to 10:30 am Thank You! Mass at Senior Centers WaltonWood Assisted Living 13 Mile Rd. near Woodward (next to Shrine Catholic Academy) Monday, February 11, 9:30 am American House Residence 1900 N. Washington (near Mary St.) Friday, February 15, 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 Readings of The Week Monday, February 11 Gn 1:1-19/Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday, February 12 Gn 1:20 2:4a/Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday, February 13 Jl 2:12-18/2 Cor 5:20 6:2/Mt 6:1-6, Thursday, February 14 Dt 30:15-20/Lk 9:22-25 Friday, February 15 Is 58:1-9a/Mt 9:14-15 Saturday, February 16 Is 58:9b-14/Lk 5:27-32 Sunday, February 17 Dt 26:4-10/Rom 10:8-13/Lk 4:1-13 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!

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17 February 10, 2013 Page 17 Holy Father s Prayer Intentions February 2013 General Intention: Migrant Families. That migrant families, especially the mothers, may be supported and accompanied in their difficulties. Missionary Intention: Peace. That the peoples at war and in conflict may lead the way in building a peaceful future. 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. Men's Bible Study The National Shrine of the Little Flower Men s Bible Study Group, currently reading the Acts of the Apostles, meets every Wednesday 6:30 am at the National Shrine Conference Center. All men are welcome. Contact Preston True (preston@prestontrue.com, ) or Mike Piatak (mapiatak@comcast.net, ). NATIONAL SHRINE of the Little Flower Parish Office 2100 W. 12 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI Pastoral Staff Parish Main Number Rev. Msgr. William H. Easton, Pastor... ext 415 Rev. Joseph Lang, Assoc... ext 412 Rev. Anthony Camilleri, Assoc... ext 419 Rev. Adalberto Espinoza, Assoc... ext 416 Rev. Mr. Thomas R. Avery, Deacon... ext 422 Christian Service, Sister Noreen Ellison, SC... ext 411 Director of Liturgical Music, Mr. Rob Abbott... ext 442 Parish Education & Religious Formation Staff Shrine Catholic High School & Academy, 3500 W 13 Mile Rd. R.O Principal, Mrs. Gabrielle Erken Shrine Catholic Grade School, 1621 Linwood R.O Principal, Mrs. Sharon Dixon Director of Admissions, Mrs. Meg Armstrong Religious Education Office Coordinator, Renee Cramer Preschool & Elementary Coordinator, Janie Lynch Youth Minister (9-12 grades), Christine Wist Grades 7/8 Religious Formation, Michael Reece Director of RCIA and Adult Formation, Mr. John LaCroix Parish Staff Chief Financial Officer, Mrs. Andrea Safranski... ext 432 Director of Advancement, Ms. Cynthia Grzelak... ext 455 Bookkeeper, Mrs. Tracy Vincent... ext 421 Parish Receptionist, Mrs. Charlene Lewandowski... ext 410 Director of Special Projects, Mr. Kevin Sutherland... ext 414 National Shrine Director/Church Tours, Mr. Jack Hoolehan... ext 418 Parish Solutions Specialist, Mrs. Vicki Holtyn... ext 448 Office Hours Monday - Friday... 9 am-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.

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