Shrine Herald. Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton. Theology of the Body. Sr. Patricia Marie Donnelly S.C.

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1 Shrine Herald March 14, 2010 Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton Theology of the Body Pope John Paul II wrote extensively about the Theology of the Body and Human Sexuality. As a church we are beginning to plumb the depths and the significance of his profound teaching in this area. True happiness and fulfillment is found in a proper respect for the dignity of our bodies and the realization that true love is the result of being in union with Christ carrying out the will of God our Father. This Friday evening, March 19, Bill Donaghy of the Institute of the Theology of the Body will have a frank discussion on the Theology of the Body and how it impacts our relationships and our lives in an informal open forum. All young adults both single and married are invited to attend in Shrine Catholic High School Student Center from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. On Saturday morning, March 20, from 9 am to 12:30 pm, Bill will give an introduction to the Theology of the Body talking about God, sex, and the meaning of life. This session is meant for anyone 17 years of age and over. It is especially useful for parents, teachers, and those seeking to find their way in life. It will take place in the performing arts center of Shrine Catholic High School. Please see the notice in this issue of the Herald. Sr. Patricia Marie Donnelly S.C. BORN: February 8, 1923 DIED: March 6, 2010 Sister Patricia Marie was the beloved principal of Shrine Catholic Grade School for 31 years. She had a tremendous impact on the parish, the school, and everyone whose life she touched. She died this past week at the Mother House of the Sisters of Charity in Cincinnati. A memorial mass will be We proclaim Jesus as Lord and ourselves as servants for His sake. Royal Oak, MI Fourth Sunday of Lent celebrated for her, here at the National Shrine of the Little Flower this week. Memorial Mass for Sister Patricia Marie Thursday, March 18 7 pm, National Shrine of the Little Flower Church continued on page 3...

2 Page 2 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Please pray for the sick of our parish Pamela Barber Janet Bertling Garrett R. Burtwell Mark Cavazos Michele Cuff Charlene Cusick Yvonne Demonaco Theresa Dennis David Evanoff Sabrina Fodera Lynn Frank Jane Gleason Janet Pinkey Isabell Margaret Lowe Matthew Mannette Charles McGill Eleanor Murphy Sarah Nissan John Nowack Bill Oldani Robert Perry Theresa Schwarzenberg Juanito Tang John Trainor Willy Wade Karl Wolfe Shawn, Anna, Dennis & Nancy Please pray for the repose of the soul of Donna Jones Mary-Ellen Murphy Fourth Sunday of Lent: Light And God s Presence No one can know the nature of God. It is simply impossible. In human terms we try to describe this mystery by saying that God is Truth, Goodness and Beauty. These words help because they have such broad far-reaching meaning. They express abstract ideas and therefore seem to describe best this infinite all-powerful God whose spiritual being is so far removed from our limited human understanding. But if the infinite nature of God could be captured and contained in a single human word, that word would be LIGHT. We could say: God is Light. What a great metaphor! In Genesis, God s first creative act is to say: Let there be light, and there was light. In that first outpouring of infinite creative love, he shared his very being with all creation that would follow. Everything willed into existence would be in its own unique way a tiny, but good reflection of divine glory. Yes, it helps to think of God as eternal, infinite, dazzling light. In the natural order, light is one of the most unnatural mystifying wonders. We study its properties in Physics realizing that although it can be measured in terms of speed and wave lengths, and that it can be used seemingly in endless ways, it remains in great part an elusive mystery. There is so much about light that we do not understand, much like our experience with electricity, which somehow seems related to it. We have learned that only a small portion of the light spectrum is even visible to our human eyes and yet, we are dazzled by its beauty in the rainbow. So too are people of faith struck by the fleeting glimpses of the awesome majesty of God reflected in tiny bits throughout all creation -- infinitesimal shards of natural light reflecting the infinite brilliance of divine glory. Human eyes allow us to see light. Divine grace allows us to see God. In the vastness of space as it rapidly expands ever outward, we know of no other natural wonder that has traveled farther or faster in the universe. It goes where we cannot, where only angels move. Indeed, light is the one natural wonder that most reveals to us in human terms what our God must be like. Even so, it is also a weak comparison for our God travels much faster even than light the speed of thought. I am the light of the world, says the Lord; whoever follows me will have the light of life. Jesus uses the light metaphor many times to help us understand who he is and why he has come into the world. St. Paul uses it as well. Brothers and sisters: You were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of the light, for light produces every kind of goodness and righteousness and truth. arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light. Sight is the most precious of human senses because it allows us to know light and gives us the power to move freely in it. In today s gospel Jesus meets a man blind from birth, one who had never experienced light. Jesus opens his eyes and he sees. Can we even imagine his wonder in the light? With blind faith, humility, and obedience, he followed the words of Jesus: Go wash in the pool of Siloam. He did and came back able to see. The Pharisees would not believe nor even listen to this story of sight because they did not want to see nor accept the Light of the World. To accept meant to dim their own importance. So in this moment of exquisite joy, the man is threatened, ridiculed, condemned as a sinner, and thrown bodily from their midst. Jesus sought him out and offered a second gift, one that would now open his soul. Do you believe in the Son of man? Who is he sir, that I may believe in him? You have seen him, the one speaking with you is he. I do believe, Lord. In that moment the man saw Jesus with his eyes, and saw the face of God with the brilliant grace of faith. As we journey to Jerusalem and the Cross this Lenten season, are we walking in the light? Do we recognize the presence of Jesus in our world? Are we trying to see Jesus in others? Are we listening for the Spirit who whispers these special graces of insight? Do we accept the testimony of the man born blind, share his joy, and believe in the source of all light? Or will we close our eyes, ears, hearts, and minds like the Pharisees, and suffer his stinging rebuke: I told you already and you did not listen. Why do you want to hear it again?

3 March 14, 2010 Page 3 continued from page 1 Bearings... Lent 2010 Wednesday evening Mass will be celebrated according to the Greek-Melkite Rite of the Catholic Church by Rev Michel Cheble, Pastor from Our Lady of Redemption Parish in Warren. You will find more information about the Greek-Melkite Rite in this issue of the Herald. It is another wonderful opportunity for all of us to become more aware of the rich and universal nature of our Catholic Church and our faith. Pilgrims Father Mąka has prepared a Pilgrimage Tour of Poland and Central Eastern Europe including Czestochowa, Krakow, Slovakia, Vienna, Salzburg, and Prague. Father Siaosi and I are sponsoring the pilgrimage along with him. It will be from September 19 to October 1 of this year. Look for the brochures in the vestibules of the church and at the rectory office for more information. Rosie & Carlito Father Mąka s dog, Russia, had 5 little puppies last Monday. Rosie is anxious to meet the puppies before the get to be bigger than she is, and they definitely will get bigger. Rosie is also enjoying the responses to her Herald column and her little foray into the world of journalism. Divine Life Baptized in Christ Jasper Evan Duarte son of Alden and Maria (Duarte) Manipula Jesse Andrew daughter of Donald and Linda (Bello) Reed Lauren Taylor daughter of Dennis and Nicole (Pajtas) Grifka Roma Marie daughter of Scott and jaimelyn (Manipula) Neher Roamin with Rosie A big, howling woof to my friends: Did you know that on Saturdays, I have an official job? I greet new parishioners that are registering to become members of our parish. Sometimes, they ask me about the church and the various statues. Behind the piano is St. Joseph. He s the foster father of Jesus and spouse of the Virgin Mary. He is also known for his carpentry skills and often cited as the patron saint of engineers, carpenters, and skilled tradesman. At this altar, we particularly see the carpentry and business aspects of St. Joseph on the panels on either side of his statue. He is holding an adze which is a tool for smoothing rough wood. By the way, St. Joseph s feast day is in just a couple of days. On a different note, I was roaming through the church and found some interesting words on one of the walls. Some were joy, patience, and peace. There were many pictures of birds in this area. Do you know where I was? Please me your answers at rosie@shrinechurch.com.

4 Page 4 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Mass Information Monday, March 15 6:30 am Mass Fr. Nowak Servers Anthony Fisher, Josef Mehall 8:30 am Mass Fr. Kaczmarczyk Servers Niklas Jenkins, Asher Smith Tuesday, March 16 6:30 am Mass Fr. Kaczmarczyk Servers Robby Zink, Nicholas Mandel 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Servers Andrew Scott, Joe Romano Wednesday, March 17 6:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Servers Isabel Aklestad, Colleen Hull 8:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Servers Cassia Burley, Madeline Rozanski Thursday, March 18 6:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Servers George Vidosh, Michael Niehaus 8:30 am Mass Fr. Kaczmarczyk Servers Andrew North, Matt Abell Friday, March 19 6:30 am Mass Fr. Kaczmarczyk Servers Brian Palmer, John Ginotti 8:30 am Mass Fr. Nowak Servers Justin Cantrell, Joe Wagner Saturday, March 20 8:30 am Mass Fr. Kaczmarczyk Servers Lucy Queen, Mary Sier Readings of The Week Monday, March 15 Is 65:17-21 Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday, March 16 Ez 47:1-9, 12 Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday, March 17 Is 49:8-15 Jn 5:17-30 Thursday, March 18 Ex 32:7-14 Jn 5:31-47 Friday, March 19 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16 Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22 Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Saturday, March 20 Jer 11:18-20 Jn 7:40-53 Sunday, March 21 Ez 37:12-14 Rom 8:8-11 Jn 11:1-45 or 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45 Sunday, March 21 Fifth Sunday of Lent Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm Mass Fr. Kaczmarczyk Lectors Kay Cyrek, Bill Barnes Servers Claire Baumhardt, Madelyne Luddy Maureen Luddy, Colleen Hull Hospitality Margie Suchyta, Team 6:30 pm Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors Frank Neff, Don Erwin Servers Michael Zobl, David Zobl Miles Ploucha, Dmitri Krick Hospitality Gerald Schaffran, Team Sunday Masses 7:30 am Mass Fr. Nowak Lectors Phil Clark, Mike Holcomb Servers Mark Ruhle, Sean Ruhle Christian Rozanski, Cooper Skaggs Andrew North Hospitality MaryAnn Skaggs, Team 9:00 am Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors Lucy Mastellar, Carlos Carpenter Clare Romano Servers Stefanie della Porta, Candice Burley Cassia Burley, Meg Johnson Hospitality John Burg, Team 10:45 am Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors Lloyd West, Mark Mason Servers George Vidosh, Jess Moon Andre Moon, Blake Smith Emcee Tom Sullivan Hospitality Wayne Friedman, Team 12:30 pm Mass Fr. Kaczmarczyk Lectors Janie Lynch, Frank Lepkowski Servers Allie Archambault, Maddie Welsh Maureen Murphy, Reilly Carr Hospitality Hugh Brennan, Team 6:00 pm Mass Fr. Nowak Lectors Alyssa Cramer, Michael Cyrocki Alicia Horton Servers Ciara Lynch, McKenna Lynch Colleen McQueeney, Bridget Lyons Hospitality Tom Torma, Team

5 March 14, 2010 Page 5 Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration "We have fallen prey to a progressive barbarization of our spiritual vision." "This is the authentic and central program of the Lenten Season: to listen to the Word of truth, to live, speak, and do the truth, to reject lies that poison humanity and are the door to all evils. It is urgent, therefore, during these forty days, to listen again to the Gospel, the Lord's Word, Word of truth, so that in every Christian, in each one of us, the awareness be reinforced of the truth that has been given, that He has given us, to live it and be His witnesses. Lent stimulates us to let the Word of God penetrate our life and in this way to know the fundamental truth: who we are, where we come from, where we must go, what path we must take in life. Thus, the Lenten season offers us an ascetic and liturgical journey that, helping us to open our eyes in face of our weakness, makes us open our hearts to the merciful love of Christ." - Pope Benedict XVI, Benedictus Open hours: Sunday, midnight, 2 pm; Monday, 1 am; Thursday, 10 am, noon; and Saturday, 5 pm. Partners are needed for the following hours: Sunday, 2, 5, and 6 pm; Monday, 10 am; Wednesday, 4 pm; Thursday, 7 and 11 am and 2 pm; Friday, 4 pm; and the 1 pm hour on Sunday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday; and the 7 pm hour on Sunday. Call Marie Lama at if you are interested in a Holy Hour or are interested in subbing. I am need of a few volunteers for our annual cleaning of the Adoration Chapel on Holy Saturday. Please call Marie at if you are able to lend a hand. Whatever time you can give would be appreciated. Many, many thanks for the generous donations of items for the chapel and "free" basket in the vestibule. Your kindness is greatly appreciated!!!! May God bless you abundantly! Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, pray for us! IMPORTANT NOTICE: National Shrine Church Hours In order to maintain the security and safety of all parishioners and visitors to the National Shrine of the Little Flower Church, Church doors will be locked at 5 pm on weekdays. For those groups who will be using the Church after 5 pm, please use the Heritage Hall entrance. Thank you for your cooperation. - Kevin Sutherland, Facilities Administrator Mass Intentions Monday, March 15 6:30 am Jean Carrera 8:30 am Clarice DeReu Tuesday, March 16 6:30 am Mildred Tait 8:30 am Kathleen McClellan Wednesday, March 17 St. Patrick 6:30 am William Leroy 8:30 am Julie Anne Nern Thursday, March 18 St. Cyril of Jerusalem 6:30 am William Nern 8:30 am Thaddeus Dabrowski Friday, March 19 St. Joseph 6:30 am Bernard and Irene Broderick 8:30 am Margaret Dancho Saturday, March 20 8:30 am Philip Redigan Sunday, March 21 Fifth Sunday of Lent Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm Philip Redigan 6:30 pm Intentions of the Parishioners of NSLF Sunday Masses 7:30 am Steven Kreiser 9:00 am Edward Trent 10:45 am Virginia Denomme 12:30 pm Dorothy Mataragas 6:00 pm John Abdoo

6 Page 6 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Military Please pray for our Military Sgt. Daniel J. Allen, USMC Maj. Eric Ansorge PhD, US Army Sgt. Joanna Bertling, US Army Envin E. Billings, US Army Pvt. Sean Brady, U.S. Army Capt. Matthew Cain, US Army Pat Carroll, USAF, Shrine 61, MIA 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 Thomas Fern, USAF LCpl. Sarah Fitzpatrick, USMC Lt. Troy Perry Glendye, USCG Cpl. Gary R. Gmeiner, USMC Joseph Haddad, USMC LCpl. Matthew Hebert, USMC SSgt. Philip Huber, USMC Jacob Kindl, USMC Ssgt. Troy P. Kosal, US Army Andrew Kostrzewa, US Navy 2 nd Lt. Nicholas Robert Langan, US Army Peter Laperriere, US Navy Brian MacKenzie, USAF GS13 Dan Marem MI BN Spec. Ryan McWilliams, US Army Rangers Capt. Christopher Mellon, USMC Spc. Beau Messer, US Army Aaron Mingle, US Navy Matthew Mitchell, US Navy LCpl. Michael D. Mueller, USMC 1st Capt. Johnny Pruitt, ASAF Cpl. Eric Nakalsky, USMC Spec. Kevin C. Oldani, F.A.S.T. USMC Lt. Daniel P. Palmer, US Army Lt. John F. Palmer, US Army Lt. Martin J. Palmer, US Army Maj. Loren D. Penney, US Army Maj. David M. Reilly, USMC Anthony Reynolds, USAF Capt. David N. Roberts, USMC Cpl. Derrick Savage, USMC Andrew Schulte, US Army Lt. Col. Eric J. Simpson, FA LCpl. Ronald C. Smart, USMC Capt. Michael Szalma, US Army PV2 Christopher M. Villerot, US Army LCpl. Andrew Vollareal USMC 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. Thank you! Life Matters God has used the period of 40 days throughout history to bring about major transformation: Noah experienced transformation during 40 days of rain Moses was transformed by 40 days on Mount Sinai David was transformed by Goliath s 40 day challenge Elijah was transformed when God gave him 40 days of strength from one meal Nineveh was transformed when God gave the city 40 days to remain faithful Jesus was transformed and empowered by 40 days in the desert The disciples were transformed after spending 40 days with Jesus following His resurrection Just think of the transformation God could accomplish when individuals and communities across America unite together for 40 days of prayer and fasting, pulling out all the stops to end the violence of abortion How many mothers and babies will be saved from abortion? How will the lives of believers and pro-lifers be transformed? How will your community be transformed? What effect will that transformation have on the rest of our nation? (excerpt from 40 Days for Life) Consider how you can be transformed by joining our community in the 40 Days for Life campaign with a peaceful public witness outside the WomanCare abortion facility at Southfield Rd. (1/4 mile south of 12 Mile Rd). For more information, on joining your fellow parishioners on the special designated National Shrine Days of Sunday, March 14 and Tuesday, March 23, contact Laura Dysarz at or 40DaysSouthfieldHelp@gmail.com or for information on signing up on any other day, see or contact Barb at Also join Fr. Lang in prayer Monday, March 15 at 1 pm. Men of the Sacred Hearts Why would you have your home/family consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus? A better question is why wouldn t you have your home/family consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus? Enthronement to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is where we publicly recognize Jesus as Lord and King of our home and family. We then consecrate ourselves to Jesus by making a covenant of love with Him. We joyfully proclaim the presence of Jesus as the Lord of love in all the events of our family life. The Men of the Sacred Hearts in a national organization ( headquartered in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. The Michigan Chapter was approved by the Detroit Archdiocese in 1964 and currently operates with 20 Teams in the Archdiocese. For Further Information, Please call the Men of the Sacred Hearts office Monday through Thursday 9:30 am till 4 pm at or contact via at mosh@bbdetroit.com.

7 March 14, 2010 Page 7 Lending Library The new movie about Fatima which was released last fall, and it is now available. "Based on the memoirs of Lucia de Jesus dos Santos, and thousands of independent eye witness accounts, The 13 th Day is a dramatic retelling of the experiences of three shepherd children between May and October 1917." It is "stylistically beautiful and technically innovative... [in its use of] "state-of-the-art digital effects to create stunning images of the visions and the final miracle" (from the back cover). In t h e 2 3 p a g e c o m p a n i o n booklet about Fatima, there is an interesting excerpt from Bishop Fulton Sheen's book about "Mary and the Moslems", in which he mentions that "in the 19 th chapter of the Koran, there are forty-one verses on Jesus and Mary" that give "a strong defense of the Virginity of Mary". 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 Sunday, March 14 Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30, and 6:00 pm Knights of Columbus Membership Drive HH-MF 7 am Preschool RFP YR 9 am Vacation Bible School Sign-Up HH-EW 10 am Shrine Lending Library OPEN CC-C 10 am Discalced Carmelites Secular CC-A,B 10 am RCIA Formation Meeting CC-SH 10:30 am Discalced Carmelites Secular CC-SH 12:45 pm Rosary For The Unborn AC 5 pm Cross Connections Youth Group Meeting YR 7 pm Vacation Bible School Sign-Up HH-EW 7 pm Monday, March 15 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Girl Scout Troop #2412 Meeting YR 3 pm Religious Formation Penance Service Grades 3-6 Church 4:30 pm Grades 3-8 Church 6:30 pm Religious Formation GS Classrooms 4:30, 6:30 pm Drama Club Rehearsal GS Gym 6:30 pm Saint Vincent DePaul Meeting HH-BR 7 pm Taize Evening Prayer Church 7:30 pm Legion of Mary Devotional CC-B 7:30 pm Tuesday, March 16 Masses 6:30, 8;30 am Sewing/Quilting Group CC-A 10 am Baroque Music Festival Rehearsal Church 6 pm Drama Club Performance Cast Prep Rm GS-Cafe 6:15 pm GS Mothers Club Meeting CC-SH 6:30 pm Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions STC 6:45 pm Drama Club Performance GS-Gym 7 pm Seven Capital Sins Study CC-B 7 pm Moms Tues Night Bridge Group YR 7 pm Boy Scout Troop #1634 Meeting CC-A 7:30 pm Love of God Prayer Group Meeting STC 8 pm Wednesday, March 17 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Men s Bible Study CC-B 6:15 am Moms & The Word Scripture Class CC-SH 9:30 am Financial & Estate Planning Seminars CC-SH 6 pm Events Calendar Greek Melkite Mass Church 7 pm Christian Service Committee Meeting CC-A 7 pm Thursday, March 18 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Handbell Choir Rehearsal CR 9:30 am K of C Challenge Girls Meeting YR 4 pm FOCCUS Testing HH-B 6:45 pm Boy Scout Troop #1634 Committee Meeting CC-A 7:30 pm Friday, March 19 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am ENDOW Women s Study Group CC-A,B 8 am Shrine Lending Library OPEN CC-C 9:15 am Lenten Fish Bake GS Gym, Café 4:30 pm Natural Family Planning Class CC-A 7 pm Girl Scout Troop #3068 CC-B 7 pm Frassati Society Eucharistic Holy Hour STC 8 pm Frassati Society Coffee House CC-SH 9 pm Saturday, March 20 Mass 8:30 am First Communion Retreat GS CR, Gym, Cafe 9 am Frassati Mens Fellowship Meeting CC-A 10 am Youth Ministry Bottle Drive HH-Entrances 4 pm Confessions 3-4 pm, 5:30-6:15 pm Sunday Liturgy 4:30, 6:30 pm Sunday, March 21 Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30, and 6:00 pm Dads Club Pancake Breakfast GS Café, Gym 8 am Preschool RFP YR 9 am Youth Ministry Bottle Drive HH-Entrances 9 am Family Banner Activity GS Gym 10 am Shrine Lending Library OPEN CC-C 10 am RCIA Formation Meeting CC-SH 10:30 am ROAC Baroque Festival Concert Church 3:30 pm Rosary For The Unborn AC 5 pm HS Girl s Basketball Banquet CC-SH 5 pm YM Good Friday Practice YR 7 pm

8 Page 8 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Wednesday Lenten Liturgies at the National Shrine March 17 The Melkite Greek Catholic Church Eparchy of Newton, Massachusetts. Celebrant: Rev. Michel Cheble, Pastor Our Lady of Redemption Parish, Warren, Michigan Greek Melkites are among the earliest members of the Catholic Church. In order to understand their rich and courageous story, we must revisit ancient history of the Church, itself. In the earliest centuries of Christianity, the major centers of the Church were in the eastern cities of Constantinople, Alexandria, Antioch, and Jerusalem. Each was headed by a Bishop with the title of Patriarch. Rome was the city in the West under the jurisdiction of the Bishop of Rome, The Pope. The eastern cities referred to him as the Patriarch of the West. In the minds of many believers, especially in the east, these various patriarchates were completely autonomous though in full communion with each other. Thus, the Eastern Church is the title given to the Christian Church, which was originally a part of the eastern division of the Roman Empire. This was simply a geographical division corresponding to the separation of the Roman Empire into two parts, with Rome as the capital of the western part, and Constantinople as the capital of the eastern part. Problems began in the late third century with the rise of the Arian Heresy which denied the divinity of Christ. Many very technical and learned arguments followed in the attempt to explain the relationship between the Persons of the Trinity. The heresy was condemned by the First Council of Nicea, but the controversy did not end. The whole matter was politicized with bishops taking opposite sides, as well as several confusing middle positions. Roman Emperors even got involved, and though the doctrinal matter was finally resolved, the political fighting between eastern factions and the Papacy laid the groundwork for the official Eastern Schism of Michael Cerularius, Patriarch of Constantinople, was excommunicated by papal legates for opposing the use of unleavened bread by the Latin Church, and removing the Pope s name from the list of persons to be prayed for in the Eucharistic liturgy. The division remains to this day. Since the eastern churches were seen as autonomous, the excommunication of the Patriarch of Constantinople did not legally apply to the Patriarchs of Alexandria, Antioch, and Jerusalem. This was true, but since these patriarchates of the east were emotionally and physically closer to the Patriarch of Constantinople than to the Bishop of Rome, they became de facto separated from the papacy. They considered the Patriarch of Constantinople, First among Equals, and leader of the Church in the east without any authority or jurisdiction over their autonomous patriarchates. Despite dialogue, visible communion with Rome did not occur even though these Patriarchs were never officially separated from the papacy. Eventually, this split between those who recognized the papacy and those who did not resulted in the establishment of two separate patriarchartes, the Greek Orthodox and the Greek Catholic (Melkite). In the seventh century, the Greek Melkite Catholics of Alexandria, Antioch, and Jerusalem became part of the Islamic world in which they courageously assumed their new role as witnesses to Christ in the territory of Islam. The Melkite Church had provided the earliest translations of the Bible into Aramaic in 527 A.D., and now translated into Arabic the philosophical, medical and scientific heritage of ancient Greece. The Greek Melkites would struggle valiantly through many religious persecutions and political hardships under several conquerors until it could rise in the 18 th and 19 th centuries with its own independence and identity. Today the Melkite Church s patriarch, bishops, clergy and faithful are mostly Arabic speaking. Approximately 120,000 Melkites reside in the United States. The Eparchy of Newton under Archbishop Cyril Salim Bustros was established on June 28, 1976 reporting directly to the Holy See. It governs some 45 parishes spread throughout 21 states and is located in the Roslindale section of Boston, Massachusetts next to the Annunciation Melkite Catholic Cathedral. There are three Melkite parishes in Michigan: St. Joseph in Lansing, St. Michael in Plymouth, and Our Lady of Redemption in Warren. Our Shrine Parish Family extends a warm welcome to Father Michel Cheble and local Melkite parishioners, and look forward to the celebration of the Mass in the Melkite liturgy at 7 pm on Wednesday, March 17. Faith Direct Your generosity to National Shrine of the Little Flower truly helps our parish extend God's loving presence to those among us who are most in need. During this season of Lent, I pray you will enroll with Faith Direct. This commitment to recurring electronic giving will not only provide our parish with the consistent resources that help us with the operating needs of National Shrine of the Little Flower but in turn provide you with the convenience of automatic deduction from your specified checking account or credit card. There is no cost to you to enroll. Please enroll today by visiting and our parish code is MI16.

9 March 14, 2010 Page 9 Lenten Schedule 2010 Penance Services: March 26, 12 Noon in the church March 30, 7:30 pm in the church Stations of the Cross, Fridays at 7:30 pm Palm Sunday, March 28, 2010 Regularly scheduled Sunday Masses Holy Thursday, April 1, :30 am Morning Prayer 7 pm Mass of the Lord s Supper Good Friday, April 2, :30 am Morning Prayer 12 Noon Stations of the Cross 1 pm Liturgy of the Passion Holy Saturday, April 3, :30 am Morning Prayer 11 am Blessing of the Baskets Easter Vigil, 8:30 pm Easter Sunday, April 4, :30, 9 and 10:45 am Catholic School Tuition Aid Available to Qualified Families Considering a Catholic school education for your child, but concerned about the cost? The Archdiocese of Detroit offers options to help Catholic families meet tuition needs. Through the Archdiocesan Endowment Foundation Tuition Assistance Program, qualifying Catholic students in grades 1-8 can receive $600 per academic year; qualifying students in grades 9-12 can receive $700 per year. Information and applications (in both English and Spanish) for the academic year are available at Click the Tuition Assistance link. Hard copies of the application are available at all Catholic schools and some parishes. Applications are due by April 12. For information, contact Angie Naylor at or naylor.angie@aod.org; or Sr. Beverly Pettke at Many Catholic schools also offer financial aid through their own programs. Ask your Catholic school administrator. Parents are encouraged to start early on the financial aid process. National Marriage Encounter National Marriage Encounter is a weekend experience of rediscovery for couples who want to make their good marriages even better. For more information, call Rich and Fran at or Tim and Ann at , or visit marriage encounter.org.

10 Page 10 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Religious Formation Family Activities Sunday, March 21 Banners and Pancakes Shrine Grade School Gym Come on over after the 9 am Mass. The Shrine Catholic Dads Club will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast and the Office of Religious Formation will have material available to make a family banner. Bring it to church the following week (Palm Sunday) and join in the processional at 9 am Mass. There is no charge for the banner activity. Inside the Last Supper Tuesday, March 23, 6 pm Grade School Gym At the Last Supper, Jesus established the Eucharist as a sacrament. Join Msgr. Easton as we participate in a Catholic Seder meal. Our evening begins with a celebration that includes prayers, blessings, and the eating of ritual foods. We all eat a meal together afterwards and then conclude the celebration with final blessings and prayers. The cost is $10 per adult and $5 for children under 12. Please look elsewhere in this Herald for a reservation form. Wednesday, March 24, Vianney, 7 pm in the Church Celebrate the Year for Priests by coming to the National Shrine to see Leonardo Defilippis perform VIANNEY, a one man drama about the life of St. John Vianney, the Cure of Ars. Tickets are on sale at the Parish Office for $10 a person or $30 per family. Tickets are $8 each for group sales of 12 or more. Parish Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm and 6:30 to 9 pm, Saturday 9 am to 2:30 pm. Tickets may also be purchased from the Religious Formation Office located in the Grade School. For more information, contact Janie Lynch at or jlynch@shrinechurch.com. High Seas Expedition Vacation Bible School June 28 July 2, 9 am to Noon Shrine Catholic Grade School Registrations are now being accepted, including in Heritage Hall after the 9 am and 6 pm Masses on March 14. Vacation Bible School runs June 28 July 2, from 9 am until noon at the Grade School. High Seas Expedition is for children registered this fall for grades kindergarten through 6th. Skipper s Preschool Play Deck is for children who are at least 3 years old by June 1, 2010 and potty-trained. The cost per child is $40 and includes crafts, snacks, and Bible Memory Buddies! Space is limited and we always fill up - register early so you don t miss out! Elementary Religious Formation Religious Formation Reconciliation Service Monday, March 15 Children in grades 3 through 6 who attend the 4:30 pm session will meet in their classrooms for attendance before being escorted to the church by their catechist. Children in grades 3 through 6 who attend the 6 pm session should go directly to the church where they will meet their catechist for attendance before the service starts at 6:30 pm. Please Note The Time And Location Change for this date only! For children in grades kindergarten through 2, classes will meet at the normal time and place on March 15. The Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes First Communion Retreat Saturday, March 20, 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 F o r m a t i o n O f f i c e a t o r jlynch@shrinechurch.com. Grades 7/8 Religious Formation Religious Formation Reconciliation Service Monday, March 15 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 pm. Please Note The Time And Location Change for this date only! Confirmation Stations of the Cross Practices Sunday, March 21 and Sunday, March 28 7 to 9 pm in the Church Stations of the Cross Friday, April 2 at 12 pm All Confirmation Candidates are invited to join Cross Connections Youth Ministry as actors in the Stations of the Cross that will take place on Good Friday. This is not a requirement for Confirmation, but a great way to start getting involved with the Youth Group. If you are interested, please come to the first practice on Sunday, March 21 from 7 to 9 pm in the Church. Any question, contact Christine Wist at cwist@shrinechurch.com. Faith Portfolios All eighth graders received their Faith Portfolios at the Evenings of Formation on February 25 and March 1. If you were unable to attend either night, please contact Christine Wist at cwist@shrinechurch.com to pick up your Faith Portfolio from the Religious Education Office.

11 March 14, 2010 Page 11 Youth Service Team Opportunities Fish Bake Volunteers Fridays during Lent, Shrine Catholic Grade School Confirmation candidates are invited to earn service credit by volunteering to work at a Fish Bake with a parent. Candidates are limited to using two Fish Bakes for service credit. Please the Fish Bake insert in the Herald for more information and to sign up with the Fish Bake Volunteer Coordinator. 40 Days for Life Hour of Prayer WomanCare Abortion Facility Choose an hour on ONE of the following dates: Sunday, March 14 Tuesday, March 23 Join the prayer vigil for the unborn outside of WomanCare abortion facility at Southfield Rd. A parent must accompany students to the vigil. Sign up one of the following ways: -Stopping by after mass in Heritage Hall on February or February and talk to a 40 Days representative -Goi ng to the onli ne vi gi l c alendar at see the Vigil Calendar link at the top of the page -Call Laura Dysarz at or 40DaysSouthfieldHelp@gmail.com. Candidates who participate may Mrs. Cerone at scerone@shrinechurch.com for a Reflection Sheet. Pancake Breakfast Sunday, March 21, Grade School Gym Volunteers are needed to help the Dad s Club with the Pancake Breakfast. There will be two shifts of workers available, either 7 to 9 am or 9 to 11 am. Responsibilities include: setting up/taking down tables and chairs, rolling silverware, carrying trays for patrons, wiping tables, etc. To register, please contact Mrs. Cerone at or scerone@shrinechurch.com with the words Pancake Breakfast in the subject line. Inside the Last Supper Workers Tuesday, March 23 4:15-5:45 pm, 5:45-7:15 pm, 7:15-8:45 pm, Shrine Catholic Grade School Workers are needed to setup, serve, and clean up for the Last Supper event. Several openings are available on each shift. Second and third shift workers must wear black bottoms with white tops. To register, please call Mrs. Cerone at or her at scerone@shrinechurch.com with the words Last Supper in the subject line. Vianney Play Wednesday, March 24, 6:45 pm Shrine Catholic Church, Meet in Heritage Hall before the play Join Mrs. Cerone for the St. John Vianney play. Candidates must purchase their own tickets for $10 at the Parish Office or at the Office of Religious Formation. Candidates may also attend the play with their family (check in with Mrs. Cerone for your Reflection Sheet). To register, please contact Mrs. Cerone at or scerone@shrinechurch.com with the words Vianney in the subject line. Focus: HOPE Food Distribution Saturday, April 10, 9 am, Ferndale Site Parents and youth are needed to unload the truck for the Focus: HOPE food distribution site. It is located in Ferndale on 9 mile Rd at the OLHSA building (across from the Police Station). To register, please contact Mrs. Cerone at or scerone@shrinechurch.com with the words Focus Hope in the subject line. Cross Connections HS Youth Ministry March 14: Movie Night: The Passion (7:15 to 9:30 pm in the Church) Permission slips are needed for any teens under 18- p l e a s e e m a i l C h r i s t i n e W i s t a t cwist@shrinechurch.com for a permission slip March 21: Bottle Drive Fundraiser outside Heritage Hall (8:30 am to 12:30 pm) March 21: Stations of the Cross Practice (7 to 9 pm in the Church) March 28: Stations of the Cross Practice (7 to 9 pm in the Church) April 2: Stations of the Cross (12 pm in the Church) To help raise money for our mission trip and our trip to World Youth Day, Cross Connections is collecting old cell phones (no accessories) and used ink jet cartridges (no laser or toner cartridges please). If you have any donations please drop them off in the marked box at the top of the stairs leading to the Youth Room. Also, if you would like to donate money for our trip to World Youth Day you can do so by visiting the donations page at and selecting World Youth Day. Adult Religious Formation Sign Up Now! ENDOW Women's Study Group Evening Session "Letter To Women" Tuesday Evenings, March 2 to May 4, 7 to 9 pm Shrine Catholic High School Student Center on 13 Mile Road This 10-week discussion and study group is part of the ENDOW (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women) series. Cost for the class is $60, which includes all materials. Register online at Financial assistance is available to those in need--contact continued on page 14...

12 Page 12 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Ted Nugent Visits Shrine Catholic Academy Legendary Michigan Rocker Ted Nugent made a special appearance in Sanders Auditorium at Shrine Catholic Academy this week. Ted spoke to the seventh and eighth graders about his experience in the music industry, his love of the great outdoors, his patriotism, and he also gave the students some great advice on how to live a clean and healthy lifestyle by just saying no to drugs and alcohol. In addition, Ted gave the young journalists from the Academy tips on how to conduct a great interview. While it is clear that Ted Nugent has a special place in his heart for all children, he did have one very special Academy student in the audience this week, his granddaughter, Riley. Thank you Riley for sharing your grandfather with us for the day!

13 March 14, 2010 Page 13 NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE LITTLE FLOWER PARISH AND SHRINE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Young Adult Presentation TOB on Tap/Open Discussion Friday, March 19, 7:30 to 9:30 pm Shrine Catholic High School God, Sex and the Meaning of Life For Parents, Teachers, and anyone over the age of 17 Saturday, March 20, 9 am to 12:30 pm Shrine Catholic High School Featuring: Bill Donaghy An Introduction to the Theology of the Body (TOB) National Shrine of the Little Flower Parish and Shrine Catholic Schools will host Bill Donaghy, TOB Institute Speaker and Educator, for a unique presentation on John Paul II s remarkable teaching on the human person. TOB opens up the discussion on the Church s teachings on sexuality and marriage, helping many to see, some for the first time, the beauty of God s plan for their bodies. Bill Donaghy is recognized throughout North America for his wit, wisdom and insight in promoting an integral, Biblical vision of human life, love and sexuality. He serves as a certified speaker and educator for the Theology of the Body Institute, offering presentations for young adults, engaged and married couples, single and consecrated men and women. Cost for the event is $15 and includes a workbook. For more information please contact Reverend Monsignor William H. Easton or Tim Pruse at the National Shrine of the Little Flower Parish,

14 Page 14 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Religious Formation continued... Margaret McCann at at the National ENDOW Office in Denver for more information or for assistance in registering. Other questions may be directed to Linda Rathburn at or by calling Saturday Evangelization Series Evangelizing Hot-Button Issues: Giving witness to hard-to-discuss topics of faith 10 am to Noon, Sacred Heart Major Seminary Dates and Topics: March 20: Loving with a True Gift of Self: The Damages of Misused Sexuality Dr. Mary Healy, Associate Professor of Sacred Scripture, presenter April 17: Evangelizing on the Sanctity of Life: Abortion and Life Issues Dr. Janet E. Smith, Chair of Life Ethics, Prof. Moral Theology, presenter May 15: All is Relative? Are you absolutely sure? Truth as our Foundation* Rev. Ronald T. Browne, Moderator of the Curia, Diocese of Marquette, presenter *Please note this talk will be held at the National Shrine of the Little Flower, 12 Mile and Woodward, Royal Oak A free-will collection will be taken to cover costs of refreshments and speakers at each event. Series presented by the Office for Evangelization and Catechesis Department of Evangelization, Catechesis, & Schools, Archdiocese of Detroit. Exploring Catholic Spirituality, Topic #3, Ignatian Spirituality Tuesday, March 23, 7:30 pm, St. James Church in Ferndale Come and learn about Catholic Spirituality, specifically Ignatian Spirituality. The South Oakland Vicariate Spiritual Formation Committee s Speaker Series presents it s third in a series of four topics on Exploring Catholic Spirituality, IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY. This presentation s Speaker is Fr. Bernie Owens, SJ, of the Manresa Retreat House. This topic will be presented at St. James Church, located in Ferndale, on Woodward, south of 9 Mile Road at Pearson. For more information, contact mlambrix@ wowway.com. Future topic to be presented in this series will cover: Franciscan Spirituality (April 13, 2010). Hope to see you there! Catholicism to 9 pm; dates and topics listed below Sessions are from 7 to 9 pm. Cost is $10 per session; Registration at least one week in advance of the class is required so enough handouts are prepared. To r e g i s t e r, e m a i l R e n e e C r a m e r a t rcramer@shrinechurch.com or call NOTE: Please bring your Bible to any of the below topics you attend. Date: Topic (Catechist Certification Topic #): April 22 Prayer #11 May 19 The Church at Prayer in the Eucharistic Celebration, #C June 7 Spirituality, #18 June 9 Sacrament: Sign and Symbol, #6 June 14 Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist, #10 June 16 Sacraments of Healing: Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick, #B June 21 Sacraments at the Service of Communion: Matrimony and Holy Orders, #17 National Shrine Gift Shop New Items The National Shrine Gift Shop just received several new items for sale. They include the following new books: Jesus Speaks to Me on My First Communion, Saints Tell Their Stories, Olivia and the Little Way, and St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus These are all wonderful books for Children. Also for adult reading we just received The Complete Thérèse of Lisieux, Rediscovering Catholicism and Everything is Grace The Life and Way of Thérèse of Lisieux. If you have any questions about these new items, please call Jack Hoolehan in the Gift Shop at , ext World Youth Day, Madrid, Spain, August 14-22, 2011 What is World Youth Day? A pilgrimage where you will meet and worship with hundreds of thousands of Catholic youth from around the world. Celebrate the Closing Mass officiated by His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI. A chance to immerse yourself in the Spanish culture. Participate in many World Youth Day activities each day. Who can attend World Youth Day? Any students that will be entering their sophomore year of high school in the fall of 2011 through college aged students. How do I sign up for this amazing pilgrimage? Contact Christine Wist at cwist@shrinechurch.com or

15 March 14, 2010 Page 15 Thank You for Your Christian Service to the Homeless The winter services to our homeless brothers and sisters at the daytime Warming Center: the Welcome Inn, and the SOWC two weeks of overnight care, meals and hospitality at Berkley Community Church have concluded. However you contributed, Thank You! Thank You! Some of you were coordinators, captains and team members. Some donated money, prepared meals, and volunteered labor over a long period of time. Some braved the cold on night watch. Some did the laundry each day. However you gave of yourself, your time and resources, you have served the poor. We remember that often we serve Jesus in distressing disguise. Several workers commented on the genuine hospitality and good sprit present as our church members joined in this wonderful ecumenical cooperation with other churches in true Christian witness! The volunteers are more than we can acknowledge here, but your names are written in heaven. On behalf of the Christian Service Commission, receive our grateful thanks. May God reward you! - Sister Noreen Ellison, SC Council of Catholic Women Archdiocese of Detroit 2010 Biennial Assembly "Moving Forward with Faith and Joy" Saturday, April 10 Sacred Heart Major Seminary 2701 West Chicago Detroit, MI Agenda 6:30 am Registration 9 am Carol Hofer "Water for Life: Real Experiences" Former Associate, Social Justice Ministry, Archdiocese of Detroit Julie Frawley "Finding Peace through Forgiveness" Author, Catechist, Preschool Teacher 11 am Eucharistic Liturgy - Archbishop Allen Vigneron 12:30 pm Lunch 1:30 pm Socorro Truchan "Living our Vocation to Love in Truth" Marriage, Family and Pro Life Coordinator, Archdiocese of Detroit Cost: $35 per person For more information contact: Grace at before March 26 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 s h o p. W i t h t h i s 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. Bethany Bethany is a Catholic organization that provides spiritual, social, and educational assistance to Christians who are divorced or separated. For more information, visit the Bethany Web site at or telephone Carol at or Michelle at

16 Page 16 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Grade School Happenings Computer At this time of the year the students in fourth, fifth and sixth grades are working on long term projects. They are using skills taught in computer class to create exciting presentations. The fourth graders are using Notebook Software to teach a science lesson. Notebook Software is used with SMART Boards so their lessons will be interactive. The fifth graders are putting finishing touches on their adventure stories that they have created in Power Point. When the writing, illustrating and voice-overs are complete, they enthusiastically present them to their classmates. The sixth graders are working on multimedia digital books for their first grade buddies. They have created characters and have written the stories. They are in the process of adding the animations and music to each page. Their reward will come the day the first graders come to the Computer Room to view their stories. All of the students have been able to showcase their skills and creative talents in the development of these projects. Mrs. Babbage Principal s Note: I am amazed at all that Mrs. Babbage does to work with our children on Technology. There is no question she prepares them for the 21 st Century! Upcoming Dates March 19 10:30-11:15 am, Parent/Tot Program No School Teacher Prof. Dev. 4:30-7:30 pm, Fish Bake All Around the Academy Never a dull place, the Academy continues to live up to its lively reputation. Journalism and Honors English 7 students welcomed rocker Ted Nugent to the Academy on Monday, March 8. Nugent talked to students about his role in Detroit s musical past, and spoke to budding journalists regarding what he considers to the best elements of a good interview. See pictures from Ted's visit on page 12. Meantime, eighth grade Lit students continue to make their way through the classic novel, To Kill A Mockingbird, eighth grade Religion classes are working hard on their presentations about early Church history, the Yearbook class is busy putting together this year s edition, seventh grade students continue to present their Optimist speeches to Academy teachers, and the student staff of the Knightly News is getting their first edition of the Academy newspaper ready to go to print. Winding out the week, Academy students traveled to The Holocaust Memorial Center as part of an across the curriculum learning experience that ties in Academy reading selections with a visit to the Memorial Center. High School News Band And Orchestra Festival Congratulations to our band students who recently competed at the District Instrumental Solo and Ensemble Festival through the Michigan School Band & Orchestra Association. Each student or group of students is evaluated by one judge and rated on a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 being the highest rating possible. Our students received the following ratings: Brass Quartet (Kegan Buhl, Paul Conlin, Frank Peaslee and Kent Peaslee) 2; Flute Solo (Eunyoung Cho) 2; Percussion Trio (Jacob Halkey, Rodriguez Jennings, Austin Keith 2); Woodwind Trio (Alicia Horton, Michele Pedder, Ciara Lynch) 2; Sax Duet (Dan Tresnak and Evan Yee) 2. Shrine Catholic Singers Make Beautiful Music Congratulations are also in order for many of our vocal musical groups who participated in the Michigan School Vocal Music Association District Choral Festival recently. All six groups from Shrine Catholic that participated received an excellent rating which qualifies them to move onto the State Choral Festival, including the eighth grade choir directed by Mrs. Diana Hochella, and high school groups Sweet Harmony, Knightsmen, Knights Chorus, Concert Choir and the Goliards, directed by Mrs. Julie Malloy. High School Names Class Of 2014 Scholarship Recipients Each year, applications are accepted for academic and leadership scholarships to the High School. Eighth grade students must demonstrate several qualities, including, but not limited to academic achievement, leadership ability, community involvement and high proficiency on the High School Placement Test. Students are then selected to participate in an interview with the selection committee. Congratulations to the following eighth grade students who have been awarded partial scholarships to Shrine Catholic High School. Betelhem Ashame Shrine Catholic Academy; Carly Cook Shrine Catholic Academy; Stephen Erwin Shrine Catholic Academy; Noah Groth Guardian Angels; Helen Joa Shrine Catholic Academy; Katelyn Jones Royal Oak Middle School; Ben Kendall Shrine Catholic Academy; Madeline Krick Shrine Catholic Academy; Anne O Donnell Shrine Catholic Academy; Phoebe O Meara St. Clare of Montefalco; Clare Romano Shrine Catholic Academy and Jordan Woods Our Lady of LaSalette. continued on next page...

17 March 14, 2010 Page 17 High School News continued... Shrine Catholic High School also offers two full tuition scholarships to students who exemplify the above characteristics. One of the scholarships is named in memory of a former faculty member, Janet Cross Roberge, whose impact on the high school community is unforgettable. The second scholarship is named in honor of the former principal, Thomas Kirkwood, who was the heart of our school and well respected in our larger community. We are proud to present this year's Roberge Scholarship to Erin Butler of St. Clare of Montefalco and the Kirkwood Scholarship to Jake Miller of Shrine Catholic Academy. We express congratulations to these students and are thankful to all the students who applied for a scholarship this year. We look forward to seeing each and every one of you as members of the Shrine Catholic High School Class of 2014! Upcoming Dates March 17 March 19 March HS Mass, 9:30 am No School Teacher Prof. Dev. HS Musical, Curtains Mass at Senior Centers American House Residence 1900 N. Washington (near Mary St.) Tuesday, March 16, 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 ,

18 Page 18 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower National Shrine Career Network Presents: From Employee to Entrepreneur: An Overview of Franchise Ownership and How to Determine Which One is Right for You March 22, 2010, 6:45 to 9 pm, National Shrine Conference Center Presented by: Kendra Kerr In this session participants will learn: The basics of franchise ownership. Pros and cons of franchise ownership. Info on the Franchise Disclosure Document. How to evaluate franchise opportunities. How to find the best fit for you. Who should attend? Anyone who is currently employed, or seeking employment, who wants to learn how a franchise may be the path to a new opportunity Kendra Kerr joined The Entrepreneur's Source because of her desire to make a positive impact on her community by working with individuals who want to become business owners and who want to improve the economic conditions of their own communities. Kendra has over 20 years of experience in management and business development. Prior to joining The Entrepreneur's Source she was with Johnson & Johnson and 3M Healthcare working in Sales and Marketing Management. She is a college graduate with a Master's of Business Administration from Eastern Michigan University and a Bachelor of Arts in Materials Management from Michigan State University. Would you like to offer your expertise to this group? Is your company looking for new employees? Attend our meeting or forward requests to shrine_career_net@yahoo.com.

19 March 14, 2010 Page 19 Vocations God welcomes us home with extravagant love. Let the call to holiness draw you to a deeper relationship with God (Luke 15:1 3, 11 32). If you think God is calling you to the priesthood, contact Fr. Tim Birney, Director of Priestly Vocations at or visit the Vocations Web site at A Family Perspective Our words and actions can crush or enhance children. The father in today s Gospel did not allow a bruised ego or I told you so to come between him and his son. He teaches important parenting lessons: never give up on your child, be forgiving, be accepting, and show affection. Holy Father s Prayer Intentions March 2010 World Economy General: That the world economy may be managed according to the principles of justice and equity, taking account of the real needs of peoples, especially the poorest. The Churches in Africa Missionary: That the Churches in Africa may be signs and instruments of reconciliation and justice in every part of that continent. Crisis Pregnancy? Mother and Unborn Baby Care can help! Call Hurting from an abortion experience? Call Silent No More HELP - 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. 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 Office Coordinator, Renee Cramer Youth Minister (9-12 grades), Christine Wist Director of RCIA and Adult Formation, Mr. John LaCroix Development Staff Associate Director of Development, Mrs. Laurie Bilkie-Snyder... ext 432 Associate Director of Development, Mr. Matthew York... ext 455 Parish Support Staff Executive Assistant, Mrs. Anne Knapik... ext 413 Parish Secretary/Receptionist, Mrs. Charlene Lewandowski... ext 410 Financial Supervisor, Mr. Jim Skaggs... ext 423 Parish Bookkeeper, Mrs. Mary Ellen Wassenberg... ext 421 Building & Grounds Maintenance, Mr. Barney Tatomir... ext 420 National Shrine Director/Church Tours, Mr. Jack Hoolehan... ext 418 Tuition Manager/Marketing Specialist/Herald Editor, Mrs. Vicki Holtyn... ext 448 Office Hours Monday - Friday... 9 am-5 pm, 6:30 pm-9 pm Saturday... 9 am-2:30 pm Emergencies handled at any time. Please limit other visits or phone calls to the above times. Church Hours Monday - Friday... 5:30 am-5 pm Saturday... 7:30 am-after 6:30 pm Mass Sunday... 6:30 am-after 6:00 pm Mass Gift Shop Hours Monday - Friday... 1 pm-4 pm Second Saturday of the Month... 5:30 pm-6:30 pm Second Sunday of the Month... 9:30 am-2 pm Masses Sunday... 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am, 12:30, 6:00 pm Saturday... 8:30 am, 4:30 pm, 6:30 pm Weekday... 6:30, 8:30 am Holy Day... 6:30, 8:30 am, 12:00 noon, 7:30 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation After 6:30 am Mass; Saturdays 3-4 pm and 5:30-6 pm. Sacrament of Baptism Sunday at 2 pm. Please contact Charlene Lewandowski in the Parish Office at ext 410. Sacrament of Marriage Parish members, please contact Anne Knapik in the Parish Office at ext 413 at least six months in advance. Spiritual Care for the Sick and Homebound Please notify the Parish Office or Sister Noreen at extension 411 if there is an illness, hospitalization or need for homebound ministry. We will do our best to provide spiritual support for our parishioners. Parish Tours Docents are on duty from 10 am-4 pm Monday-Saturday except during services. Groups of 10 or more call Jack Hoolehan at , ext. 418 to schedule a time. Shrine Herald Submissions are due Monday by 1 pm. Articles should be ed to 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 , ext. 326.

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