Shrine Herald. Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton CSA. Vicariate. Father Boguslaw Migut. Pilgrimage in October.

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1 Shrine Herald July 10, 2011 Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton We proclaim Jesus as Lord and ourselves as servants for His sake. Royal Oak, MI Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time CSA If you have not yet done so, please pick up your CSA pledge card after the morning masses this Sunday or at the parish office early in the week. All the cards not picked up will be mailed out later in the week. I continue to be encouraged by the generosity of a small but committed number of people in our parish. If everyone were as generous, we would be way over the top by now. In the bible, tithing (giving 10% of one s income) is not an option but a matter of justice and responsibility. Vicariate The South Oakland Vicariate is at the stage of making the first set of recommendations to the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council as part of the Together in Faith Phase 2 planning process. I encourage you to read the article in the Vicariate Bulletin which is an insert in the Shrine Herald. The process will continue in the Fall with the responses of the APC. Father Boguslaw Migut Many of you will remember that last summer Father Boguslaw Migut spent several weeks with us while he was doing research and brushing up on his English skills. Father Migut is a professor of Liturgical Theology at the University of Lublin, the largest Catholic university in Poland. He will be with us for the next month and will be helping out with masses and confessions. We in the rectory really enjoy his presence. On occasion you may see him walking with me and Kodiak. We want Kodi to think of him as a member of the pack. Pilgrimage in October We are still looking for a few more people to join our pilgrimage this October. It is a great trip. We will be going to Portugal, Spain, and Italy. In Portugal we will pray and celebrate Mass at Fatima where the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to the three shepherd children. It is one of the major pilgrimage destinations of the world. In Spain we will visit one of the oldest pilgrimage destinations, Santiago de Compostela. We will also visit Madrid, Toledo and the surrounding area. In Italy we will visit Assisi, Florence, and of course Rome and the Vatican. If all goes well we will also attend an audience with His Holiness Benedict XVI. continued on page 3...

2 Page 2 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Please pray for the sick of our parish Marge Badalamenti Maurine Bain Donald Basik Earl Bossenberry Jack Brady Sr. Michael Clare, SC Kathy Cobbledick Ron Couisineau Mary Lu DeFauw Joyce Eagling Fr. Beto Espinoza Sabrina Fodera Robert Gallagher Gabrielle Giffords Marthie Guigar Gene Haderlein Beatrice Haffey Kenneth Haffey Salem Hana Shelia Jones Salena Kasha Rev. Thomas Kirwan Meghan Malley Judy Marsiglio Michael McCourt Tom Moll Patricia Mudge Laura Muglia Robert Perry Grant Quade Tristan Ryan Grace Weidman Karl Wolfe Please pray for the repose of the soul of Maria Stella Camilleri John LaDuke Thank You Dear People of God at the National Shrine of the Little Flower WOW! WONDER OF WONDERS, what a WONDERFUL DAY! I thank God for the beautiful day that He shared with all of us on June 26. I thank all of the generous people who planned, worked, and made the Golden Jubilee of my priestly ordination such a fabulous celebration. All you wonderful women and men in the blue aprons and shirts worked wonders to create a beautiful atmosphere of joy, unity, and generosity. The parish hall (gymnasium) became a bright, airy, dwelling place for brightly colored kites, red, green, and blue, that drifted above our heads. The walls, decorated with collages of picture stories decorated the walls, and green, blue, and yellow chairs surrounded circles, round tables, ready to feed an army. Outside two large tents set up with chairs and long tables invited guests and visitors to a banquet fit for a king. The Misty Blues Band beat out a steady diet of polkas and assorted music that had us tapping feet, helping us jump for joy. You not only prepared the feast, you made it all happen. Thank you for nourishing the souls of so many besides me. At the Mass for the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ we sang and prayed we offered THANKS to God and we prayed for each other. We listened to the outstanding singing and music of Paula Savaglio and the voices that transfixed us with songs like All Are Welcome, Amazing Grace, and Pescador de Hombres, (Lord When You Came to the Seashore). We even heard a bit of Polish, Ustop Matki (Mother at your feet is kneeling one who loves you tis your child). But, we all sang GLORY TO GOD in praise to the LORD who created COMMUNION from the gifts we all offered Him. THANK YOU for coming and making this event complete. Your presence and encouraging words tell us priests and Religious men and women that our vocation as God s servants is not only appreciated but valuable. The celebration may be over but I hope that you will continue to pray for vocations to the priesthood and Religious life. A SERVANT S PRAYER Almighty God thank You for creating me in your image and likeness. You have given me unique experiences and talents. Please help me put on the Apron of Service that I may share these gifts and give You Glory. Please nourish my Faith with prayer, scripture, and the Sacraments that I may put on the Apron of Service and celebrate Your presence in the world. Please give me the courage to put on the Apron of Service. May I be able to minister to Your people and discover that You are The Servant come to serve me. Please give me the strength to put on the Apron of Service that I may be Your BLESSING, helping You create communion by being one with You. THANK YOU LORD FOR THE VOCATION YOU OFFER ME. GIVE ME THE STRENGTH TO PUT ON THE APRON FOR YOU. THANK YOU for praying for and celebrating with all priests and Religious. THANK YOU DEAR PEOPLE OF GOD AT THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE LITTLE FLOWER. PLEASE pray for vocations to the priesthood and the Religious life. Thank You and God Bless You - Father Ed Prus

3 July 10, 2011 Page 3 continued from page 1 Bearings... The trip is all inclusive including two meals a day and all tips. The hotels are of the best quality. You may find pilgrimages for less, but after you add in all the additional costs they are more expensive for less quality. There will be a meeting for pilgrims on July 21. contact the parish office or contact me directly. Rosie, Carlito and Kodiak For more information please While walking Kodiak the other day, there was a lady with a small boy in a stroller coming toward us. I directed Kodi to walk in the street with me while they passed. The little boy pointed and excitedly said, Horsy, horsy! Thank You! A big thanks to all who donated baked goods for Father Prus' 50th Anniversary party. - National Shrine Ladies Guild Father Prus DVDs Will Be Reordered The DVDs, A Conversation with Father Ed Prus: Childhood Through 50 Years of Priesthood, sold out quickly at the 50 th anniversary celebration of his ordination. We will be able to place an order for additional copies. On the 66-minute DVD, Father Prus talks about: his childhood; the death of his sister and impact on his family; life in the Army; discerning the vocational call; joining the seminary; the death of his parents; ordination; the joys of priestly service at St. Philip Neri Parish, Sacred Heart Seminary, The National Shrine of the Little Flower Parish, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Recife Brazil, St. Raphael Parish; life as a senior priest; seeing the hand of God in the sacraments; and additional thoughts on the Gifts of God. DVDs will be available for a $10 donation if you would be able to pick it up at St. James Parish office or a $15 donation if you would like it mailed to your home. Checks may be made out to St. James Parish and PLEASE write Father Prus DVD on the memo or note line. Send your checks to Father Prus DVD, St. James Parish, 241 Pearson St., Ferndale, MI, Please place your order by July 22. DVDs will be available for pickup or mailing by July 29. Divine Life Baptized in Christ Alexander Scott son of Christopher and Meghan (Wilson) Pennisi Jayden Alexander son of Jeffrey and Ellen (Tertel) Stroup Melissa Nicole daughter of Jesus Rivera and Maria Hernandez Banns of Marriage First Bann Carolyn Capoccia and Michael Little Laura Hirzel and Andrew Wilson Third Bann Amy Firlik and Mike Orlando Maria Ministrelli and Adam Deradourian 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.

4 Page 4 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Mass Information Monday, July 11 8:30 am Mass Fr. Espinoza Mary Fromm, Martina DeLeon 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Anthony Segvich, Alex Sobeck Tuesday, July 12 6:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton George Vidosh, Ben Vidosh 8:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Tom Peaslee, Brennan Smith Wednesday, July 13 6:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Niklas Jenkins, Blake Smith 8:30 am Mass Fr. Espinoza Dmitri Krick, Jackson Stachelek Thursday, July 14 6:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Peter Chekal, Danny Chekal 8:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Gwendolyn Schmidt, Audrey North Friday, July 15 6:30 am Mass Fr. Espinoza Candice Burley, Cassia Burley 8:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Erik Faris, Evan Faris Saturday, July 16 8:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Catherine Warner, Marie Vidosh Readings of The Week Monday, July 11 Ex 1:8-14, 22 Mt 10:34-11:1 Tuesday, July 12 Ex 2:1-15a Mt 11:20-24 Wednesday, July 13 Ex 3:1-6, 9-12 Mt 11:25-27 Thursday, July 14 Ex 3:13-20 Mt 11:28-30 Friday, July 15 Ex 11:10 12:14 Mt 12:1-8 Saturday, July 16 Ex 12:37-42 Mt 12:14-21 Sunday, July 17 Wis 12:13, Rom 8:26-27 Mt 13:24-33 Sunday, July 17 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm Mass Fr. Camilleri Lectors Frank Mills, Kay Cyrek George Vidosh, Ben Vidosh Jess Moon, Andre Moon, Blake Smith Hospitality Margie Suchyta, Team 6:30 pm Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors John Sier, Tom Kendziorski Allie Archambault, Maddie Welsh Maureen Murphy, Anna DeHondt, Kate Lilly Hospitality Gerald Schaffran, Team Sunday Masses 7:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Lectors Alex Clark, Marlene Kowalewski Lily Queen, Lucy Queen Gabrielle Schmidt, Gwendolyn Schmidt Hospitality MaryAnn Skaggs, Team 9:00 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Lectors Carlos Carpenter, Brendan Battle Lauren Battle Kent Peaslee, Tom Peaslee Kevin Snook, Josef Mehall Hospitality Tony Recchia, Team 10:45 am Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors JIm Wilson, Jerry Sedick Luke McCloskey, Chris McCloskey Daniel Tresnak, Alexander Bruckner Emcee Brian Anstett Hospitality Wayne Friedman, Team 12:30 pm Mass Fr. Espinoza Lectors Marge Caram, Dacia Van Antwerp Jake Luddy, Daniel Carlin Asher Smith, Brennan Smith Hospitality Hugh Brennan, Team 4:00 pm Spanish Mass 6:00 pm Mass Fr. Lang Lectors Genevieve Schmidt, Clare Romano Anna Goike McKenna Lynch, Colleen McQueeney Bridget Lyons, Molly Lyons and Joel Marquard Hospitality Tom Torma, Team

5 July 10, 2011 Page 5 Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Believing in and loving God means a consistent life, lived wholly in the light of the Gospel. It means being committed to doing always what Jesus tells us This is not easy, it often calls for great courage in going against the trends of fashion and the opinions of the world. (Rome, 1998) -Blessed John Paul II Loving Savior, how daunting it is to do everything in the light of the Gospel! And yet, that s what it means to be your follower. I want to deepen my commitment to You and I want to open my ears and my heart to hear what You re asking me to do. Give me your gift of courage. - Called to be Light Open Holy Hours: Sunday, 10 am (arrive at 9:45 for 9 am adorer); Monday, 1 and 5 am: Tuesday, 4 am, 7 pm; Thursday, 4,5,7, am and 7 pm; Friday, 4 am and 2 pm. Partners are desired for the following Holy Hours: Sunday, 9, 10 am and 2, 3, 6 pm; Monday, 10 am, 7 pm; Tuesday, 1, 7, 10 pm; Wednesday, 9, 11 am and 3 And 11 pm; Thursday, 8, 10, 11 am and 7 pm; Friday, 11 am and 1 pm; and Saturday, 7 pm. Call Marie Lama at if you are able to help with any of these Holy Hours. Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, pray for us! Come Support Our Teens! C.R.E.W. Car Wash Grade School Woodward Side Parking Lot Sunday, July 24 2 to 5 pm There will also be goodies, similar to those sold at our bake sale, for sale as well. All donations will help send the teens of Shrine Parish to World Youth Day and the National Catholic Youth Conference. Mass Intentions Monday, July 11 St. Benedict 6:30 am Intentions of Msgr. William Easton 8:30 am Intentions of Johnathan Baur Tuesday, July 12 6:30 am A J Pellerin 8:30 am Jackie Pearson-Munguia Wednesday, July 13 St. Henry 6:30 am Intentions of Ryan Roza Harper 8:30 am Larry McNish Thursday, July 14 Bl. Kateri Tekakwitha 6:30 am Intentions of Armand Touchini 8:30 am Ellen Keenan Friday, July 15 St. Bonaventure 6:30 am Intentions of Kevin Nagy 8:30 am Barbara Hull Saturday, July 16 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 8:30 am Thomas Riley Sunday, July 17 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm Peter Prus, Jr and Karen P. Hoban 6:30 pm Sami Saleem Salim Sunday Masses 7:30 am Intentions of Christopher Cicero 9:00 am Intentions of David M. Husted 10:45 am Marie Mobley 12:30 pm Sandy Sabo 6:00 pm Intentions of the Parishioners of NSLF

6 Page 6 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Military Please pray for our Military Sgt. Daniel J. Allen, US Army Maj. Eric Ansorge PhD, US Army Patrick Paul Atallah, USMC Christopher Babcock, USAF Envin E. Billings, US Army Cpl. James Bolitho, USMC Pvt. Sean Brady, U.S. Army Capt. Matthew Cain, US Army Pat Carroll, USAF, Shrine 61, MIA Crisanto R. Delos, USCG Lt. Joseph W. Doman, US Navy Col. Thomas M. Doman, USMC Specialist Raymond Dorierty PV2-E2 Melissa Ducastel, US Army Lt. Jason D. Everts, US Army Thomas Fern, USAF LCpl. Sarah Fitzpatrick, USMC Sean Gillion, US Army Lt. Cmdr. Troy Perry Glendye, USCG Joseph Haddad, USMC Capt. Richard Holt, USAF SSgt. Philip Huber, USMC Jacob Kindl, USMC Andrew Kostrzewa, US Navy 2 nd Lt. Nicholas Robert Langan, US Army Peter Laperriere, US Navy Matthew W. Lewandowski US Army Brian MacKenzie, USAF Spc. Jonathan D. Maten, US Army GS13 Dan Marem MI BN Spec. Ryan McWilliams, US Army Rangers Capt. Christopher Mellon, USMC Sgt. Eric Michael Mihelcich, USMC LCpl. Troy Alan Mihelcich, USMC Aaron Mingle, US Navy Sgt. Alan Mullin, US Army 1st Capt. Johnny Pruitt, ASAF 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 Maj. Loren D. Penney, US Army Sam Piontkowski, USMC Anthony Reynolds, USAF Capt. David N. Roberts, USMC Andrew Schulte, US Army Lt. Col. Eric J. Simpson, FA Capt. Michael Szalma, US Army PV2 Christopher M. Villerot, US Army Spec. David Wittla, US Army 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! Holy Land Pilgrimage Terra Sancta Pilgrimages with Franciscan friar Fr. Alex Kratz of St. Aloysius (Detroit) will be leading a Catholic Pilgrimage to the Holy Land from October 24-November 7, 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, full payment by August 24. Orientation meeting is August 7. Call or mrspattig@yahoo.com. The Michigan Catholic The Michigan Catholic is the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Detroit. A subscription costs $24. You will receive 26 editions of the paper (bi weekly) plus 12 special supplements. The Michigan Catholic brings you local, regional, national and international news from the Catholic perspective. The supplements cover topics of great interest: parish festivals, Catholic education, vocations, senior living, and more. To subscribe call or send your payment to The Michigan Catholic, 305 Michigan Ave., Detroit, MI National Shrine Career Network Are you an unemployed or underemployed National Shrine parishioner? Send a note to shrine_career_net@yahoo.com. We can help. Sacred Heart Seminary is Coming to You Would you like to grow in your relationship with Christ and learn more about Catholic teaching? Would you like to learn more about the Bible, understand how scripture truly supports Catholic doctrine, and deepen your prayer life using the Word of God? This fall, Sacred Heart Major Seminary is offering three courses at five parish locations throughout the archdiocese during the Fall 2011 Semester (September 6 December 16). The admissions process requires an online application, official transcripts, and a phone interview with an admissions representative. Financial aid is available to qualified students. The deadline for admissions is August 15. For more information, visit admissions@shms.edu, or call

7 July 10, 2011 Page 7 Lending Library Taming the Restless Heart: How To Know God's Will and Dwell In the Peace It Brings by Gerald Vann is only 70 pages, but worth the read. "When troubles and worries threaten to drive God's peace from your heart, these pages will restore that peace and place it on a firm and lasting foundation.... He knows that it's easy to let little things disturb your peace; fears and ambitions, passing worries, a small slight, aches and pains in the body, vanities of the soul. so he shows you how God abides even in your troubles. Once you learn how to look for Him there, you'll find Him. Passionately, movingly and concisely, Father Vann shows you how." Section 8, Spirituality. Lending Library hours are Sundays from 10 am to 2 pm, and Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:15 am to Noon, in the National Shrine Conference Center, Room C (across the alley from the Northwood parking lot). For information call Kathy McGuire at or JoAn Gilleran at Crisis Pregnancy? Mother and Unborn Baby Care can help! Call Hurting from an abortion experience? Call Silent No More HELP Miscarriage Help? Call Colleen at or help4miscarriage@gmail.com Sunday, July 10 Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30 and 6:00 pm Lending Library CC-C 10 am Discalced Carmelites Secular CC-SH 1 pm Monday, July 11 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am RCIA for Children CC-A 5 pm Legion of Mary Meeting CC-B 7:30 pm Tuesday, July 12 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Hand Bell Choir Choir Room 1 pm Devotions STC 6:45 pm Love of God Prayer Group STC 8 pm Wednesday, July 13 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Lending Library CC-C 9:15 am ENDOW CC-A 7 pm Thursday, July 14 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Right to Life Used Book Sale GS-Gym 10 am Hispanic Group YR 6 pm SCRIP HH-EW 6:30 pm Events Calendar Friday, July 15 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Lending Library CC-C 9:15 am Right to Life Used Book Sale GS-Gym 10 am Frassati Young Adults Holy Hour Church 8 am Saturday, July 16 Mass 8:30 am Right to Life Used Book Sale GS Gym 10 am Light Weigh Catholic Weight Loss CC-A 9:30 am Confessions 3-4 pm, 5:30-6:15 pm Sunday Liturgy 4:30, 6:30 pm Sunday, July 17 Masses Lending Library CC-C 10 am Right to Life Used Book Sale GS-Gym 10 am 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30 and 6:00 pm Events Calendar Location Guide A Academy AC Adoration Chapel, Coughlin Building CC-SH Conference Center, Seton Hall CC-A Conference Center, Room A CC-B Conference Center, Room B CC-C Conference Center, Room C CL Choir Loft CR Choir Room GS Grade School HH-BR Heritage Hall Board Room HH-B Heritage Hall Mtg. Rm. B HH-EW Heritage Hall East Wing HH-WW Heritage Hall West Wing HH-MF Heritage Hall Main Floor HS High School STC St. Thérèse Chapel YR Youth Room Vocations God is sowing seeds of a vocation to the priesthood in our young men (Matthew 13: 1 23). The family is the seedbed of vocations; are you cultivating good soil in yourself and your family? If you think God is calling you to be a priest, call Fr. Tim Birney, Director of Priestly Vocations, at or visit our website at

8 Page 8 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Religious Formation Family Activities Panda Mania Where God is Wild About Us! Please see pictures on page 10. Preschool Religious Formation Register Now for Preschool Religious Formation We are now accepting preschool registrations for the upcoming fall for those potty trained children who will be at least 3 years old by December 1 and will not be starting kindergarten yet. For more information or to get a registration f o r m, p l e a s e c o n t a c t J a n i e L y n c h a t jlynch@shrinechurch.com or Elementary Religious Formation and Sacramental Preparation Do you love sharing your faith? The Office of Religious Formation is looking for volunteers for a variety of positions this fall. Free training is provided and you get to have fun with like-minded people! We are looking for catechists, catechist aides, hall monitors and those who can help with miscellaneous clerical and office tasks, or family events. Find out more by contacting Janie Lynch at jlynch@shrinechurch.com or Religious Formation for those with Special Needs Beginning in the fall of 2011, Shrine will be offering a Special Needs Religious Formation Program. This Religion Program will accommodate children ages 6-18 and provide a modified curriculum for various learning needs and styles. We will have special materials and hands on activities for children with ADD/ADHD, ASD, cognitive impairments, hearing impairments, and sight impairments. To learn more about the program, we will be having an information night for parents and guardians at the beginning of August. 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 with your name and phone number if you are interested and we will make sure to send you updates and news on the August meeting! In Christ, Deacon Tom Avery LLMSW & Barb Avery Registration has started for the Religious Formation Year Registration forms are available for pickup to all currently enrolled grades Preschool Grade 8 after-school Religious Formation families. Please return completed registrations by May 13. If you are new to the program or would like to register a new sibling, please contact our office at rcramer@shrinechurch.com or to get a registration form. Programs meet on the following days and times: Preschool (ages 3 & 4), Sundays during 9 am Mass in the Church Youth Room. Elementary (K-6), Mondays from 4:30-5:30 pm or 6-7 pm at Shrine Catholic Grade School. Grades 7 & 8, Mondays 6:15 7:30 pm at Shrine Catholic Academy. High School Youth Ministry (9-12), Sundays from 7 9 pm in the Church Youth Room. New students older than grade 2 who have not attended a Catholic school or Religious Formation program for the year may be placed in the RCIA adapted for Children program, also held on Monday evenings. The Preschool Religious Formation and High School Youth Ministry programs are designed for all parish families while the K-8 programs are geared specifically to public school or home-schooled children. Attention Parents of Incoming First and Second Graders! Sacramental Preparation Children ages 6-16 who wish to receive Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist or Confirmation must receive religious formation for a minimum of two consecutive years in a Catholic School or after-school formation program. Children who attend Shrine Catholic Schools or our after-school programs will automatically receive sacrament registration materials to complete before starting grades 2 and 7. All others must contact the Religious Formation Office at Examples of children in this group include students at other Catholic schools, children who are older than the typical age/grade, or non-catholics wishing to become Catholic. Confirmation Confirmation Faith Portfolios Some families do still need to pick up the Faith Portfolio and/or activities and reflections that have been completed needing to be placed into the portfolio. Please try to make a trip to the Religious Formation Office in the Shrine Grade School as soon as possible to take care of this. Please Call The Religious Formation Office Prior To Making A Special Trip Just To Make Sure Someone Is In The Office, Continue working to complete the required content of the Faith Portfolio, especially the Family Project. Please contact me with any questions you have related to the portfolios. I will be sending another letter to all Year 2 families and candidates with further instructions and additional areas to focus on at home as we move closer to Confirmation. Have a blessed week and enjoy Spring. Thank you and God bless your family. Mike Reece reece@shrineschools.com mreece@shrinechurch.com

9 July 10, 2011 Page 9 Grades 7/8 Religious Formation We are in the process of ordering our new seventh and eighth grade Religious Formation books for Students will be using a handbook from St. Mary s Press and will keep the same comprehensive book for both the seventh grade and eighth grade years. Additionally, eighth grade students will supplement the handbook with a wonderful Confirmation preparation book, also from St. Mary s Press. The resources available to students and parents through the publisher should really enhance our formation program and provide families with additional ways to really grow in their faith. More information to follow over the next few months regarding this exciting change to our program. Meanwhile, continue to explore your faith and take some time to focus on praying together as a family, especially the Rosary, as the school year comes to an end and summer fun begins. Have a great week and may God continue to bless your family. - Michael Reece Youth Service Team Opportunities Lifespan s 2011 Used Book Sale Setup Tuesday, July 12, 10 am 1 pm Shrine Catholic Grade School Gym Confirmation Candidates are needed to help unpack and sort books for Lifespan s 2011 Used Book Sale. This book sale will support Lifespan s efforts in the protection of vulnerable human life from conception through natural death. Interested candidates should contact Vikki Jenkins at vikkij@wideopenwest.com or at with the words Lifespan in the subject line. ** Please note that July 12 is for setup only. The date of the actual sale is July Angels Place Miracle League Mondays all summer, 5:15-6:30 pm, Miracle League Field Evergreen Rd, Southfield Come experience a summer pastime in a way you never have before! Volunteers are needed to aid Angels Place residents (adults with developmental disabilities) with their softball league. Confirmation candidates, along with a parent, are needed to assist and encourage the residents as they bat, run bases, and play the field. Bring the whole family and cheer the team on! This project could qualify as a Long Term Ministry if volunteers can commit to coming each week (contact to Mrs. Cerone to verify). Interested candidates should contact Dawn Bradley at dbradley@angelsplace.com or at (248) Home Gardening and Yard Maintenance Angels Place Resident Homes Are you looking for a way to fit service hours into your busy summer schedule? Choose a convenient time for your family and help Angels Place in a meaningful way. Angels Place has several resident homes for adults with developmental disabilities in the Royal Oak area. Many of these homes need assistance in gardening and yard maintenance (weeding, trimming, planting flowers, etc.) This project could qualify as a Long Tem Ministry if volunteers are interested in working regularly over the summer (talk to Mrs. Cerone to verify). Confirmation candidates and at least one parent can sign up by contacting Dawn Bradley at dbradley@angelsplace.com or at C.R.E.W. High School Youth Ministry Car Wash July 24, 2 to 5 pm Grade School Parking Lot Woodward side Bottle Drive August 14 Teens distribute fliers to neighborhoods. August 21 Teens will be coming through the neighborhoods collecting bottles and cans. Adult Religious Formation Calling all Women! Sign Up Now! ENDOW Women's Summer Study Group Evening Session: Edith Stein: Seeker of Truth Wednesday Evenings, June 22-Sep 14, 7-9 PM National Shrine Conference Center, Room A Join us as we learn about one of the great women saints, Edith Stein. Seeker of Truth is the story of a 20th century saint, a German-Jewish philosopher who converted to Catholicism, became a Carmelite nun (Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross), and was eventually martyred in Auschwitz. Her life story is that of a scholar searching for ultimate truth, about which John Paul II said in his homily at her canonization she finally discovered truth has a name, it is Jesus Christ. This challenging and engaging study is perfect for the modern woman who shares Stein s longing for the uncompromising truth found in the beauty of Church teaching. Cost for the class is $70, which includes all materials. The course will be facilitated by Melissa Thompson and Cindy Hind. Register online at Financial assistance is available to those in need-contact Margaret McCann at at the National ENDOW Office in Denver for more information or for assistance in registering. Other questions may be directed to Melissa Thompson at mam713@hotmail.com or by calling Young Adults P l e a s e c o n t a c t C h r i s t i n e W i s t a t cwist@shrinechurch.com if you have any ideas of activities you would like to see for the Young Adults. We are looking for social, catechetical, and service events and also people to help organize them. Send your ideas!

10 Page 10 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Religious Formation VBS We start off the morning with Party Time Sing and Play. Even the band wore their Panda ears! Let s look that up in the Bible. We found a baby panda on the loose! Some of our preschoolers show us that God watches over us.

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12 Page 12 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower 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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14 Page 14 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Shrine Catholic Athletes Sports Physicals Attention those in Grades 5 through 12 who will be playing sports for Shrine Catholic Grade School or Shrine Catholic High School & Academy in the fall or winter (this would include soccer, football, basketball, volleyball or cheerleading). The Dads Club will have a pediatrician who will be doing sports physicals on two days this summer. The physicals will be done at Shrine Catholic High School s Gymnasium from 3 to 9 pm on Wednesday, July 20; and Wednesday, August 3. Athletes should enter the main doors of the gym (signs will be posted). There will be a $20 fee per athlete (all money will go into the Dads Club fund, so checks should be made out to Shrine Dads' Club ). Students should wear a tee shirt and shorts. They should bring their green physical form (if they are Shrine Catholic Grade School or Shrine Catholic Academy students) they received at the sports call out in May or the high school sports physical form (if they are Shrine Catholic High School students) they received in the packet which was mailed to them. If they do not have the form, forms will be available. Parents should fill out the front side of the athlete s form (please include the immunization record). Sign up sheets with time slots will be available on a first-come-first serve basis beginning on the first day. For further information, please contact Brian Peaslee at or Kevin Carr at In Need of a Several Dads! Dream Cruise parking is Saturday, August 20, On that day we need people to help park cars at the grade school. This event is the Dads' Club biggest fundraiser. Revenue generated from this event helps support: All sports programs at the Grade School and Academy Installing new shelving in the Grade School Cafeteria Reworking the chair storage system at the Grade School Robotics program at the Academy And much more! Please consider just three hours of your time to help support these programs. Dream Cruise Parish Party! Mark your calendars...friday, August 19, Sign up for your spot to help at the Dream Cruise Parish Party now! Meet exciting new people - Join your fellow parishioners - And have some fun and service to the parish. We need your help with: Beer Sales, Food Sales, Cashiers,, Games, Set-up, Clean-up, and more. To volunteer for either of these events please contact one of the following: Sean Looney at or via at Seanlooney123@yahoo.com Kevin Flynn at or via at kevjflynn@msn.com Faithful Citizenship: Join the Church in Legislative Advocacy Do you write or call your elected officials when important legislation is being considered? Is your voice heard in Lansing? Do you stand up for religious freedom and for the unborn, poor and vulnerable in the public square? Join the Michigan Catholic Legislative Advocacy Network, an online program that facilitates direct communication between you and your elected officials. Run by the Michigan Catholic Conference, the Catholic Church s public policy voice in Michigan, the Legislative Advocacy Network lets you join Catholics across our state who are advocating for the core principals that guide our faith. The network keeps you updated with important legislative issues and helps to strengthen our Catholic advocacy voice. Practice faithful citizenship today by visiting:

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16 Page 16 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower National Shrine Career Network Presents: A Process for Developing a Personal Mission Statement July 25, 6:45 to 9 pm, National Shrine Conference Center Presented by: Daniel H. Walker Dan has shared his personal story of struggle and victory with hundreds, perhaps thousands, of people going through life transitions. Those in attendance at one of his speaking events say it is inspirational and motivational. In addition he shares a process for developing a Personal Mission Statement that draws focus and clarity on the unique purpose we are all on this planet. With this critical tool those seeking employment can be much more strategic in their search. Sit back and enjoy a story teller, you may even find some inspiration for your life. Mr. Walker received his B.S. in Plastics Engineering Technology from Ferris State University in Big Rapids Michigan in Since then he has held a variety of Corporate Engineering positions in the Automotive Industry. He now runs his own consulting company in the area teaching his clients to listen to their customers with a more open mind. Mr. Walker has a deep, driving passion to make a significant and positive difference in our world by influencing individuals to improve and grow both professionally and personally. 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. Attention National Shrine Parishioners! Many parishioners have requested that they receive updates and mailings via . We are working on implementing a more technology-efficient system to accommodate these requests. We would like to take this opportunity to gather and record a family address and update our parishioner records with this information. If you have an address, and you wish to have your parish record updated to include it, please fill out the form below and return it to the rectory or drop it in the Sunday offering basket in an envelope marked: Attn: Vicki Holtyn Update NATIONAL SHRINE PARISHIONER UPDATE Last Name: First Name: Street Address: City/Zip Code: Home Phone: Address:

17 July 10, 2011 Page 17 DREAM RAFFLE WINNERS July 2 $500 Barry Stoey $250 Don and Lillian Erwin $125 Mike Laurencelle June 26 $500 Mike Laurencelle $250 Mike Laurencelle $125 Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Tennant You could be our next big winner! Holy Father s Prayer Intentions July 2011 General Intention: That Christians may contribute to alleviating the material and spiritual suffering of AIDS patients, especially in the poorest countries. Missionary Intention: For the religious who work in mission territories, that they may be witnesses of the joy of the Gospel and living signs of the love of Christ. A Family Perspective The stress and anxieties of family life are like thorns which choke off any opportunity to reflect on God s presence in our lives. Notice in today s Gospel Jesus left the house so He could connect with His Father. Grasp five minutes each day to appreciate God walking with you. - Bud Ozar NATIONAL SHRINE of the Little Flower Parish Office 2100 W. 12 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI Pastoral Staff Parish Main Number Rev. Msgr. William H. Easton, Pastor... ext 415 Rev. Joseph Lang, Assoc... ext 412 Rev. Anthony Camilleri, Assoc... ext 419 Rev. Adalberto Espinoza, Assoc... ext 416 Rev. Mr. Thomas R. Avery, Deacon... ext 422 Christian Service, Sister Noreen Ellison, SC... ext 411 Director of Liturgical Music, Mr. Rob Abbott... ext 442 Parish Education & Religious Formation Staff Shrine Catholic High School & Academy, 3500 W 13 Mile Rd. R.O Principal, Mrs. Gabrielle Erken Shrine Catholic Grade School, 1621 Linwood R.O Principal, Mrs. Sharon Dixon Director of Recruiting, Mrs. Meg Armstrong Religious Education Office Coordinator, Renee Cramer Preschool & Elementary Coordinator, Janie Lynch Youth Minister (9-12 grades), Christine Wist Grades 7/8 Religious Formation, Michael Reece Director of RCIA and Adult Formation, Mr. John LaCroix Development Staff Director of Development, Mr. Matthew York... ext 455 Parish Support Staff Executive Assistant, Mrs. Anne Knapik... ext 413 Parish Receptionist, Mrs. Charlene Lewandowski... ext 410 Financial Supervisor, Mr. Jim Skaggs... ext 423 Parish Bookkeeper, Mrs. Mary Ellen Wassenberg... ext 421 Building and Grounds, Mr. Kevin Sutherland... ext 414 National Shrine Director/Church Tours, Mr. Jack Hoolehan... ext 418 Tuition Manager/Herald Editor, Mrs. Vicki Holtyn... ext 448 Office Hours Monday - Friday... 9 am-5 pm, 6:30 pm-9 pm Saturday... 9 am-2:30 pm Emergencies handled at any time. Please limit other visits or phone calls to the above times. Church Hours Monday - Friday... 5:30 am-5 pm Saturday... 7:30 am-after 6:30 pm Mass Sunday... 6:30 am-after 6:00 pm Mass Gift Shop Hours Monday - Friday... 1 pm-4 pm Second Saturday of the Month... 5:30 pm-6:30 pm Second Sunday of the Month... 9:30 am-2 pm Masses Sunday... 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am, 12:30, 6:00 pm Saturday... 8:30 am, 4:30 pm, 6:30 pm Weekday... 6:30, 8:30 am Holy Day... 6:30, 8:30 am, 12:00 noon, 7:30 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 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.