Shrine Herald. Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton. Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship.

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1 Shrine Herald July 15, 2012 We proclaim Jesus as Lord and ourselves as servants for His sake. Royal Oak, MI Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship The following excerpts are taken from a document published by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. It is not easy reading. However, I believe it is essential reading as we form our opinions and exercise our right to vote responsibly. How Does the Church Help Catholics to Address Political and Social Questions? A Well-Formed Conscience The Church equips its members to address political questions by helping them develop well-formed consciences. Conscience is a judgment of reason whereby the human person recognizes the moral quality of a concrete act.... [Every person] is obliged to follow faithfully what he [or she] knows to be just and right (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 1778). We Catholics have a lifelong obligation to form our consciences in accord with human reason, enlightened by the teaching of Christ as it comes to us through the Church. The Virtue of Prudence The Church also encourages Catholics to develop the virtue of prudence, which enables us to discern our true good in every circumstance and to choose the right means of achieving it (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 1806). Prudence shapes and informs our ability to deliberate over available alternatives, to determine what is most fitting to a specific context, and to act. Prudence must be accompanied by courage which calls us to act. As Catholics seek to advance the common good, we must carefully discern which public policies are morally sound. A good end does not justify an immoral means. At times Catholics may choose different ways to respond to social problems, but we cannot differ on our obligation to protect human life and dignity and help build through moral means a more just and peaceful world. Doing Good and Avoiding Evil There are some things we must never do, as individuals or as a society, because they are always incompatible with love of God and neighbor. These intrinsically evil acts must always be rejected and never supported. A preeminent example is the intentional taking of human life through abortion. It is always morally wrong to destroy innocent human beings. A legal system that allows the right to life to continued on page 3...

2 Page 2 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Please pray for the sick of our parish Marilyn Antwis Baheja Bedros Jack Brady Garrett Burtwell Elsa Castagneto Kathryn Ross Clark Kathie Cobbledick Deanna Conway Carl Culver Brendan J. Finnerty Cecelia Flood Meghan Malley Khalida Majim Francesca McMally Christina Nardone Jackie Panetta Anthony Rosso Deanna Swincicki Barney Tatomir Riley Tenbusch Patti Waldrup Rita Wallis Veronica Williams Karl Wolfe Thank You Thank you to the several offers to help with hospitality for the Belarus Sisters near the end of July. As soon as we know their dates and plans, I will be calling you to make plans. Again, thank you so much. - Sister Noreen Fundraising for the Needs of the Poor in Belarus The Sisters will be in Heritage Hall after all the Masses on the weekend of July Please stop by and look at their hand-made religious goods and help them, if you can. 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. Please pray for the repose of the soul of Katherine Doering

3 July 15, 2012 Page 3 continued from page 1 Bearings... be violated on the grounds of choice is fundamentally flawed. Similarly, direct threats to the dignity of human life such as euthanasia, human cloning, and destructive research on human embryos are also intrinsically evil and must be opposed. Other assaults on human life and dignity, such as genocide, torture, racism, and the targeting of noncombatants in acts of terror or war, can never be justified. Disrespect for any human life diminishes respect for all human life. As Catholics we are not single-issue voters. A candidate s position on a single issue is not sufficient to guarantee a voter s support. Yet a candidate s position on a single issue that involves an intrinsic evil, such as support for legal abortion or the promotion of racism, may legitimately lead a voter to disqualify a candidate from receiving support. Opposition to intrinsically evil acts also prompts us to recognize our positive duty to contribute to the common good and act in solidarity with those in need. Both opposing evil and doing good are essential. As Pope John Paul II said, the fact that only the negative commandments oblige always and under all circumstances does not mean that in the moral life prohibitions are more important than the obligation to do good indicated by the positive commandment (Encyclical Veritatis Splendor, no. 52). The basic right to life implies and is linked to other human rights to the goods that every person needs to live and thrive including food, shelter, health care, education, and meaningful work. The use of the death penalty, hunger, lack of health care or housing, human trafficking, the human and moral costs of war, and unjust immigration policies are some of the serious moral issues that challenge our consciences and require us to act. Making Moral Choices Difficult political decisions require the exercise of a well-formed conscience aided by prudence. This exercise of conscience begins with always opposing policies that violate human life or weaken its protection. Those who formulate law therefore have an obligation in conscience to work toward correcting morally defective laws, lest they be guilty of cooperating in evil and in sinning against the common good (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops [USCCB], Catholics in Political Life). When morally flawed laws already exist, prudential judgment is needed to determine how to do what is possible to restore justice even if partially or gradually without ever abandoning a moral commitment to full protection for all human life from conception to natural death (see Pope John Paul II, Encyclical Evangelium Vitae, no. 73). Prudential judgment is also needed to determine the best way to promote the common good in areas such as housing, health care, and immigration. When Church leaders make judgments about how to apply Catholic teaching to specific policies, this may not carry the same binding authority as universal moral principles but cannot be dismissed as one political opinion among others. These moral applications should inform the consciences and guide the actions of Catholics. More to come next week. Rosie, Carlito & Lord Stanley I think Rosie enjoyed the fact that Lord Stanley and I were gone for 5 days last week. She had the house to herself and Father Anthony made her meals for her. Lord Stanley (Stachu) was a great traveler. Like all puppies he slept most of the way. When we made pit stops along the way, sometimes he would get out and take care of business, but it was so hot that sometimes he just refused to leave the cool comfort of the car. He was a perfect little gentleman with the Poor Clare sisters at the monastery, so much so that some of them considered dog napping him. Divine Life Baptized in Christ Ava Francesca daughter of Erik and Anna (Salinas) Meier Eli William son of Robert and Carrie (Durante) Boyea Banns of Marriage First Bann Courtney Robb and Matthew Wootkowski

4 Page 4 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Mass Information Monday, July 16 6:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Alex Sobeck, Elijah Harbut 8:30 am Mass Fr. Espinoza Stephen Klimushyn, Jack Ploucha Tuesday, July 17 6:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Gwendolyn Schmidt, Mary Doman 8:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Luke Cerone, Niklas Jenkins Wednesday, July 18 6:30 am Mass Fr. Migut Peter Chekal, Danny Chekal 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Elizabeth Warner, Catherine Warner Thursday, July 19 6:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Rose Vidosh, Marie Vidosh 8:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Nikolas Wills, Isaiah Thummel Friday, July 20 6:30 am Mass Fr. Espinoza Katie Arce, Katy Zink 8:30 am Mass Fr. Migut Erik Faris, Evan Faris Saturday, July 21 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Kevin Hejka, Stephen Klimushyn Readings of The Week Monday, July 16 Is 1:10-17 Mt 10:34-11:1 Tuesday, July 17 Is 1:10-17 Mt 10:34-11:1 Wednesday, July 18 Is 10:5-7, 13b-16 Mt 11:25-27 Thursday, July 19 Is 26:7-9, 12, Mt 11:28-30 Friday, July 20 Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8 Mt 12:1-8 Saturday, July 21 Mi 2:1-5 Mt 12:14-21 Sunday, July 22 Jer 23:1-6 Eph 2:13-18 Mk 6:30-34 Sunday, July 22 Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm Mass Fr. Delaney Lectors Martin Stern, Kay Cyrek Allie Archambault, Maddie Welsh Kate Lilly, Katie Arce Hospitality Margie Suchyta, Team 6:30 pm Mass Fr. Migut Lectors Dacia Van Antwerp, Will Dickinson Anna Bradley, Lucy Queen Gwendolyn Schmidt, Mary Doman Hospitality Gerald Schaffran, Team Sunday Masses 7:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors Marge Choinard, Henry Swift Kevin Snook, Tom Peaslee Josef Mehall, Nikolas Wills Hospitality MaryAnn Skaggs, Team 9:00 am Mass Fr. Delaney Lectors Anne O'Donnell, Emily Turner McKenna Lynch Daniel Tresnak, Chris McCloskey Alexander Bruckner, Elijah Harbut Hospitality Tony Recchia, Team 10:45 am Mass Fr. Lang Lectors Mark Mason, Suzanne Finlay Anna DeHondt, Mary Fromm Kira Jenkins, Grace Leonard Emcee Kenneth Miller Hospitality Wayne Friedman, Team 12:30 pm Mass Fr. Camilleri Lectors Kathy Kim, Joseph DeFauw Daniel Carlin, Asher Smith Brennan Smith, Chris Richards Hospitality Hugh Brennan, Team 4:00 pm Spanish Mass Fr. Espinoza 6:00 pm Mass Fr. Espinoza Lectors Alison Tyrrell, Philip DeVoe Thomas DeVoe Colleen McQueeney Molly Lyons, Theresa Lowery, Katy Zink Hospitality Tom Torma, Team

5 July 15, 2012 Page 5 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Notice The National Shrine is in need of more people to participate as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. This ministry is dedicated to the distribution of the precious Body and Blood of Jesus Christ during the sacrifice of the mass. The members of this ministry experience the rare pleasure of handling and sharing Christ s Body and Blood while serving our fellow parishioners. The commitment asked is for the Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion serve at whatever Mass they attend. No special schedule or planning is necessary. If you are interested, please attend the Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Training Session to be held in the church on Saturday, July 21 at 11:00 am. The training session will last for about an hour and a half. We will meet in front of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Mary s Mantle Baby Boutique Faith@Work is pleased to announce the opening of Mary s Mantle Baby Boutique Resale Shop within the store. This resale shop will be of great interest to moms who wish to donate their gently used baby goods to a great cause, as well as those seeking a great deal on used baby items. All proceeds from the Boutique will benefit the women and children of Mary s Mantle, a Catholic residential program for homeless, expectant mothers. Mary s Mantle Boutique will also provide the women of Mary s Mantle a means to gain valuable work experience while working at the shop. To donate gently used baby items, or to volunteer to work, please call Mary s Mantle Boutique is located at 1977 E Wattles Rd in Troy within the Faith@Work Bookstore. Faith@Work and Mary s Mantle are non-profit 501(c) (3) organizations. Mass Intentions Monday, July 16 Our Lady of Mount Carmel 6:30 am Darlene Hedrick 8:30 am Veronica Agnes Zinger Tuesday, July 17 6:30 am Iris Hramiec 8:30 am Kenneth and Jonny Brancheau Wednesday, July 18 St. Camillus de Lellis 6:30 am Intentions of Adoration Captains and Divisional Leaders 8:30 am Charles Joseph Rometty, Jr. Thursday, July 19 6:30 am Pasquale Delguidice 8:30 am Francisca Ballestar Friday, July 20 St. Apollinaris 6:30 am Gary DePoorter 8:30 am Alica Powers Saturday, July 21 St. Lawrence of Brindisi 8:30 am Derek Ortega Sunday, July 22 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm Leon Ochoa 6:30 pm Sean Taglione Sunday Masses 7:30 am Steve Watt 9:00 am Sean Taglione 10:45 am Michelle Rimatski 12:30 pm Intentions of the Parishioners of NSLF 6:00 pm Natalie Muglia 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!

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 Capt. Elena Elwart, US Army Lt. Jason D. Everts, US Army Thomas Fern, USAF LCpl. Sarah Fitzpatrick, USMC Sean Gillion, US Army Lt. Cmdr. Troy Perry Glendye, USCG Joseph Haddad, USMC Capt. Richard Holt, USAF SSgt. Philip Huber, USMC 1 st Lt. Kevin Joyce - US Army Jacob Kindl, USMC Andrew Kostrzewa, US Navy 2 nd Lt. Nicholas Robert Langan, US Army Peter Laperriere, US Navy Brian MacKenzie, USAF Sgt. Jonathan D. Maten, US Army GS13 Dan Marem MI BN Spec. Ryan McWilliams, US Army Rangers Capt. Christopher Mellon, USMC Sgt. Beau G. Messer, US Army Sgt. Eric Michael Mihelcich, USMC LCpl. Troy Alan Mihelcich, USMC Aaron Mingle, US Navy Sgt. Alan Mullin, US Army Airman Sean P. O Dell, USAF Spec. Kevin C. Oldani, F.A.S.T. USMC Spc Hernando Ornelas, Army National Guard Capt. Daniel P. Palmer, US Army Lt. John F. Palmer, US Army Lt. Martin J. Palmer, US Army Lt. Col. Loren D. Penney, US Army Sam Piontkowski, USMC Sgt. Ken T. Potenga, Jr., US Army 1st Capt. Johnny Pruitt, ASAF Anthony Reynolds, USAF Maj. David N. Roberts, USMC Andrew Schulte, US Army Lt. Col. Eric J. Simpson, FA Capt. Michael Szalma, US Army Spec. David Wittla, US Army 1 st Private Wyatt Wray, USMC Just a reminder, please notify us when you have additions to the Military prayer list, or when one of our Military members can be taken off the prayer list. Thank you! Life Matters For those of you who may not have heard, the battle between Citizens for a Pro-Life Society (CPLS) and Planned Parenthood of Mid and South Michigan (PPMSM) over PPMSM s plan to open an abortion facility on Opdyke Road in Auburn Hills, Michigan has concluded with a win for pro-life groups. In a completely unexpected move, PPMSM agreed to a new covenant deed restriction with Comfort Inn Suites. This agreement prevents the abortion provider from doing any abortion procedures in the building it purchased in November 2010 in Auburn Hills. The agreement states that the building can be used for medical offices; even out-patient clinics but clinics providing abortion services will not be permitted. In addition, PPMSM has placed the still gutted building up for lease! This concludes the 18 month long battle launched by CPLS to prevent PPMSM from opening the new abortion business. This is truly a David and Goliath story. Even though it seemed like an inevitable conclusion that the abortion facility would open, no one stopped praying, protesting and fighting. PPMSM saw the long battle ahead and walked away. We must never give up; lives are at risk. CPLS will continue to monitor PPMSM and any efforts to obtain a different location. A celebration of Thanksgiving will be held on Saturday, July 28. A reception will be at the Comfort Inns Suites; the hotel that enforced its deed restriction against Planned Parenthood resulting in the victory. Reception 6:30 pm to 8:15 pm at Comfort Inn Suites at 1565 N. Opdyke Road, Auburn Hills Prayer Vigil 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm outside the up for Lease Planned Parenthood Building at 1625 Opdyke Rd. Market Day Sale 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 Summer is a very busy time, let Market Day help you! Market Day provides quick and delicious choices for grilling, parties and everyday meals covering your Summertime needs. Shrine Schools will host a Summer Market Day delivery on Saturday July 21. Please place your order on online at by Monday July 16. You can view the food selections and specials on line or pick up an order form from the racks in the church entryways. Every summer order of $40 or more will receive a free Floral Tote bag. If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Kennelly at

7 July 15, 2012 Page 7 Lending Library In case you are still getting misinformation about topics about which the Catholic Church is regularly being attacked, you can find good answers in Michael Coren's book, Why Catholics Are Right. "Tracing Catholic history, he deconstructs popular and frequent anti-catholic arguments regarding the Church and the Crusades, the Inquisition, Galileo and the Holocaust. He examines Catholic theology and the central pillars of Catholic belief, explaining why Catholics believe what they do: papal infallibility, Immaculate Conception, the Church rather than the Bible alone. Finally he explores the dignity of life argument and why it is so important to Catholicism." (Inside front cover) Section 1, Catholicism. 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 Sunday, July 15 Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30, and 4:00 (Spanish) and 6:00 pm Masses Lending Library CC-C 10:00 am Rosary for the Unborn STC 5:00 pm Monday, July 16 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am RCIA for Teens CC-A 5:30 pm Saint Vincent de Paul Meeting HH-BR 7:00 pm Legion of Mary CC-B 7:30 pm Tuesday, July 17 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Mission Ladies Sewing/Quilting Group CC-A 10:00 am Vine for Girls CC-A 4:30 pm Devotions STC 6:45 pm Love of God Prayer Group STC 8:00 pm Wednesday, July 18 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Men s Bible Study CC-A 6:30 am Militia Immaculata Prayer Village HH-B 8:00 pm Thursday, July 19 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Widows Group HH-B 10:00 am Grupo de Renovacion Carismatico (Spanish Charismatic Renewal) YR 6:00 pm SCRIP Summer Order Pickups HH-EW 6:30 pm FOCCUS HH-B 7:00 pm Friday, July 20 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Lending Library CC-C 9:15 am Saturday, July 21 Mass 8:30 am Market Day Sale GS-Gym 8:00 am Sunday Liturgy 4:30, 6:30 pm Sunday, July 22 Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30, and 4:00 (Spanish) and 6:00 pm Masses Lending Library CC-C 10:00 am Sr. Alicia s Farewell Reception CC-SH 10:00 am Rosary for the Unborn STC 5:00 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 Please join us as we celebrate Sister Alicia's ministry! Sunday, July 22 10:15 am to 12:30 pm in the National Shrine Conference Center Sr. Alicia will be moving to the Sisters of Charity Motherhouse, Mount St. Joseph, in Cincinnati Ohio. We thank her for a lifetime of Christian Service including her 10 years at the National Shrine. ~Come and celebrate with us~ Reception Sponsored by the National Shrine Ladies Guild

8 Page 8 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Religious Formation Family Activities 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 tasks, or family events. Find out more by contacting Janie Lynch at jlynch@shrinechurch.com or ! SKY Vacation Bible School Over two hundred children enjoyed this Summer s Vacation Bible School held the week of June 25. We learned that EVERYTHING is possible with God. We sang songs, learned the hand motions, did skits about different Bible stories, played games, had yummy snacks and made new friends. A great time was had by all! Thank you so much to the over one hundred people who volunteered their time and talent to put on this year s VBS. We couldn t have done it without you! See pictures on page 10. Does your child need envelopes? If your child did not receive envelopes and would like to offer their gifts and talents, please call the Office of Religious Formation at or Janie Lynch at jlynch@shrinechurch.com. 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 by December 1 and will not be starting kindergarten yet. For more information or to get a registration form, please contact Renee Cramer at rcramer@shrinechurch.com or Elementary Religious Formation and Sacramental Preparation Attention Parents of Kindergarteners! Did you know that two years of preparation is required before receiving First Holy Communion? In order for your child to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion at the traditional time of second grade, he/she must attend Religious Formation classes or Catholic school starting in the Fall of first grade. Registration has started for the Religious Formation year. Contact Renee Cramer at or rcramer@shrinechurch.com for a registration packet. Registration has started for the Religious Formation Year The tuition for Shrine registered parishioners is $90 per child if registration and payment is received by August 15. 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 request a registration packet. 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. Confirmation Attention: All Year 2 (Current eighth grade) students preparing for Confirmation this year, October 27, 2012.) Confirmation Faith Portfolios have arrived and can be picked up at the Religious Formation Office within Shrine Grade School. Please call ahead before coming to make sure someone is in the office to assist you. Summer office hours vary, especially with all the planning for Vacation Bible School. ( ) Candidates continue to work on the Faith Portfolio throughout the Summer and present the COMPLETED portfolio at the 9:00 am Mass on September 9. Please make arrangements A.S.A.P. to pick up your portfolio. Directions are included with the portfolio and candidates may contact me throughout the Summer for further clarification. Thank you. Enjoy the Summer break (But don t forget to schedule time to complete your portfolio!!). God bless. Mike Reece reece@shrineschools.com; mreece@shrinechurch.com

9 July 15, 2012 Page 9 Confirmation Servant Ministry Opportunities Angels Place Miracle League Mondays all Summer, 5:15-8:00 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 (required), are needed to assist and encourage the residents as they bat, run bases, and play the field. Bring the whole family and cheer from the stands! This project could qualify as a Long Term Ministry if volunteers can commit to coming for several weeks during the Summer (contact to Mrs. Cerone to verify). Interested candidates should contact Dawn Bradley at dbradley@angelsplace.com or at 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 Term 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 Evening Prayer with Music From Taize Monday, July 16, 7:30 pm, National Shrine Catholic Church Confirmation students and their families are invited to join in a special offering of the Liturgy of the Hours with music from the Taize community. This contemplative experience lasts approximately an hour. Many who attend the Shrine's Taize offering attest to the spiritual benefits of this time spent in prayer and song. Students who are interested may attend with their parents/family, but please Mrs. Cerone to let her know you will be attending (scerone@shrinechurch.com) and she will send you a Reflection Sheet. Focus: HOPE Food Distribution Saturday, August 11, 9 am, Ferndale Site Parents and youth are needed to unload the truck for the Focus: HOPE food distribution site. After the truck is unloaded, parent/student teams have the option to deliver food to a few homes. Students who have delivered food in the past have found this to be very meaningful. Please meet at the Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA) in Ferndale on 9 mile Rd (across from the Police Station). To register, please contact Mrs. Cerone at or scerone@shrinechurch.com with the words "Focus Hope" in the subject line. REMINDER! Volunteering for the Dream Cruise Parish Party on Friday, August 17 can be used as a part of the Confirmation Servant Ministry! Watch the Herald for Dream Cruise details and Mrs. Cerone for a Reflection Sheet (scerone@shrinechurch.com). C.R.E.W. High School Youth Ministry Watch here for upcoming C.R.E.W. events! Pray for Vocations 31 Club Pick a day of the month and sign-up at the church entrance. No Dues. No Meetings. Just Prayers.

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11 July 15, 2012 Page 11 Shrine Catholic Athletes Sports Physicals Attention those Grades 5 through 12 who will be playing sports for Shrine Catholic Grade School, Academy, or High School in the Fall, Winter or Spring. 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 3:00 to 9:00 pm on Wednesday, July 18; and Wednesday, July 25. Athletes should enter the main doors of the gym signs will be posted). There will be a $20.00 fee per athlete (all money will go into the Dad s 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 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). To sign up for a specific time slot for your child s physical use the edline link ( pages/shrine_catholic_high_academy). For further information, please contact Shrine Catholic High School Office at Evening Prayer With Music From Taize On the Third Monday of each month at 7:30 pm A contemplative offering of the Liturgy of the Hours accompanied by meditative music in the tradition of the Taize religious community. More on Taize: Upcoming dates: July 16 and August 20 Many who attend the National Shrine's Taize offering attest to the spiritual benefits of this monthly hour spent in prayer and song; do please spread the word and plan to attend. It's our desire to see the number increase who benefit from this contemplative liturgy. On an ongoing basis, we collect a freewill offering to be directed toward one of the many charitable projects supported by the National Shrine Christian Service Commission; past projects have included the South Oakland Warming Center and the St. Vincent de Paul Dental Clinic Project. For more information: Contact Rob Abbott at , ext. 442 or rabbott@shrinechurch.com. Summer Choir From the Sunday after Corpus Christi to Labor Day weekend, all singers of all ages and abilities are invited to meet at 10 am in the Undercroft Choir Room (accessible via the southeast (Heritage Hall) vestibule) to rehearse the music to be offered at the 10:45 am Sunday Mass. Participation in the Summer Choir is an excellent way to try out the experience of choral singing at Shrine, and often leads to an interest in participation in one of our other choirs. For more information: Contact Rob Abbott at , ext. 442 or rabbott@shrinechurch.com.

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14 Page 14 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Dream Cruise! In Need of a Several Dads! Dream Cruise parking is Saturday, August 18, 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 17, 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 Shrine Manpower at shrinemanpower@gmail.com Attention Married Couples of all Ages! Teams of Our Lady, TOOL, is an international movement of married couples, chartered in France in The purpose of TOOL is 1) growth in the spiritual life of the couple and family through a program of prayer and study; 2) small group support for couples endeavoring to live Gospel lives through a monthly meeting with a meal and other sharing; and 3) growth in the couple s intimacy through couple prayer and deeper communication. There is an opportunity to attend a TOOL Information meeting on Tuesday, July 24 in meeting room B in the Administrative offices at St. Anastasia. Many couples at St. Anastasia and surrounding parishes can attest to the blessings of such fellowship! If you have any questions, or to let us know you are coming, please contact Marie & Carl Weber at or cmvonweber@yahoo.com. Your response is not required, but it will help us in planning refreshments for the meeting. Calling All Bridge Buddies We are looking for four people (2 teams, men and/or women) to play bridge on the second Monday of the 11:30 am in the National Shrine Conference Center. We have lost some folks due to attrition. The group is friendly, and supports Shrine Catholic High School. Interested players may contact Shirley McCartin Hope to see you in September. Thank You From St. Vincent de Paul Thank you, parishioners, for making our Food Drive a success. Monday, the day after our Drive, we helped three families with food. They were so grateful. And we, in turn, are so grateful to you. St. Vincent de Paul National Shrine Conference

15 July 15, 2012 Page 15 DREAM RAFFLE WINNERS July 7 $500 Debra Bald $250 Mike Laurencelle $125 Jennifer Christman June 30 $500 Tom Cardelli $250 Edward Muccino $125 Mike Laurencelle June 23 $500 Matthew Miller $250 Louis and Laura Nadai $125 Stephen Kowaleski You could be our next big winner! Holy Father s Prayer Intentions July 2012 General Intention: Work Security. That everyone may have work in safe and secure conditions. Missionary Intention: Christian Volunteers. That Christian volunteers in mission territories may witness to the love of Christ. Holy Land Pilgrimage Terra Sancta Pilgrimages with Franciscan friar Fr. Alex Kratz of St. Aloysius Parish (Detroit) will be leading a Catholic Pilgrimage to the Holy Land from October 8-22, This life-changing experience walking in Jesus footsteps includes daily Mass and Rosary, biblical readings on site, time for prayer and spiritual guidance, and meeting local Christians. Cost is $3,899 (all expenses included, round trip from Detroit, 3 daily meals, all tips and taxes). $500 deposit due at registration. Orientation meeting is July 29. Other pilgrimages: November 2-15 (Holy Land- Italy). Call or mrspattig@yahoo.com. NATIONAL SHRINE of the Little Flower Parish Office 2100 W. 12 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI Pastoral Staff Parish Main Number Rev. Msgr. William H. Easton, Pastor... ext 415 Rev. Joseph Lang, Assoc... ext 412 Rev. Anthony Camilleri, Assoc... ext 419 Rev. Adalberto Espinoza, Assoc... ext 416 Rev. Mr. Thomas R. Avery, Deacon... ext 422 Christian Service, Sister Noreen Ellison, SC... ext 411 Director of Liturgical Music, Mr. Rob Abbott... ext 442 Parish Education & Religious Formation Staff Shrine Catholic High School & Academy, 3500 W 13 Mile Rd. R.O Principal, Mrs. Gabrielle Erken Shrine Catholic Grade School, 1621 Linwood R.O Principal, Mrs. Sharon Dixon Director of Recruiting, Mrs. Meg Armstrong Religious Education Office Coordinator, Renee Cramer Preschool & Elementary Coordinator, Janie Lynch Youth Minister (9-12 grades), Christine Wist Grades 7/8 Religious Formation, Michael Reece Director of RCIA and Adult Formation, Mr. John LaCroix Parish Staff Business Manager, Ms. Andrea Hoeflein... ext 432 Director of Development, Mr. Matthew York... ext 455 Financial Supervisor, Mr. Jim Skaggs... ext 423 Parish Bookkeeper/Tuition Manager, Mrs. Mary Ellen Wassenberg... ext 421 Parish Receptionist, Mrs. Charlene Lewandowski... ext 410 Director of Special Projects, Mr. Kevin Sutherland... ext 414 National Shrine Director/Church Tours, Mr. Jack Hoolehan... ext 418 Parish Solutions Specialist, Mrs. Vicki Holtyn... ext 448 Office Hours Monday - Friday... 9 am-5 pm, 6:30 pm-9 pm Saturday... 9 am-2:30 pm Emergencies handled at any time. Please limit other visits or phone calls to the above times. Church Hours Monday - Friday... 5:30 am-5 pm Saturday... 7:30 am-after 6:30 pm Mass Sunday... 6:30 am-after 6:00 pm Mass Gift Shop Hours Monday - Friday... 1 pm-4 pm Second Saturday of the Month... 5:30 pm-6:30 pm Second Sunday of the Month... 9:30 am-2 pm Masses Sunday... 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am, 12:30, 6:00 pm Saturday... 8:30 am, 4:30 pm, 6:30 pm Weekday... 6:30, 8:30 am Holy Day... 6:30, 8:30 am, 12:00 noon, 7:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation After 6:30 am Mass; Saturdays 3-4 pm and 5:30-6 pm. Sacrament of Baptism Sunday at 2 pm. Please contact Charlene Lewandowski in the Parish Office at ext 410. Sacrament of Marriage Parish members, please contact Charlene Lewandowski in the Parish Office at ext 410 at least six months in advance. Spiritual Care for the Sick and Homebound Please notify the Parish Office or Sister Noreen at extension 411 if there is an illness, hospitalization or need for homebound ministry. We will do our best to provide spiritual support for our parishioners. Parish Tours Docents are on duty from 10 am-4 pm Monday-Saturday except during services. Groups of 10 or more call Jack Hoolehan at , ext. 418 to schedule a time. Shrine Herald Submissions are due Monday by 1 pm. Articles should be ed to vholtyn@shrinechurch.com to be considered for publication. For questions and/or comments, please contact the Shrine Herald Editor. While we urge our readers to consider patronizing our advertisers, we cannot and do not endorse their conduct or performance. For information on advertising in the Shrine Herald, please call , ext. 326.

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