Shrine Herald. Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton. Open House. Day of the Dead. Mass of Remembrance. November.

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1 Shrine Herald November 1, 2009 Open House Shrine Catholic High School and Academy will have their annual Open House next Sunday, November 8, from Noon to 3 pm. Although the primary purpose of the Open House is for prospective students and their families to visit the school, the Open House is open to all National Shrine Parish members. Make sure to come and see the many improvements that have taken place; The Sanders Auditorium, the Field House, new science labs, new Shrine Student Center, and more. Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton You will barely be able to believe your eyes, so much has happened. Day of the Dead Sunday afternoon, November 1, there is a special presentation for the Mexican and Hispanic tradition for the Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) on which we remember and pray for members of our families and communities who have died. The Spanish Mass at 4 pm Sunday afternoon will have special prayers and commemorations for the deceased. Mass of Remembrance Monday, November 2, is All Souls Day. There will be a special Mass of Remembrance for all those who have died, especially those who have died in the past year. Everyone is welcome to attend. Mass begins at 7:30 pm. November During November we are called in a special way to remember our brothers and sisters who have gone to their rest. The Catechism of the Catholic Church makes the following statement about praying for those who have died. We proclaim Jesus as Lord and ourselves as servants for His sake. continued on page 3... Royal Oak, MI Solemnity of All Saints The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls) Monday, November 2 Mass of Remembrance for all who have died since last All Souls Day at 7:30 pm in the church

2 Page 2 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Please pray for the sick of our parish Bill Arce Mark Baker Jane Bienkowski Udya Breynin Don and Margaret Caird Eric Cuthbertson Bill Edgar Sabrina Fodera Lynn Frank Evelyn Fraser Beatrice Haffey Linda Hanniford Mary Hanson Maihar Harmiz Frank Hitt Matthew Mannette Thelma Mattson Kimberly Middlewood George Miller Lydia Nicolai Sara Nissan Robert Perry Megan Richko Michael Richko Michelle Richko Byron Shaffer Faten Shallal Melissa Thompson Karl Wolfe Please pray for the repose of the soul of Pamela Orbaczewsk Regina Zawadzki All Souls Candlelight Memorial Mass November 2, 7:30 pm Everyone is invited to the evening liturgy to remember all those whose funerals were celebrated at the National Shrine since last All Souls Day. If a family member had their funeral some place other than here, you are invited to place their photo near the altar before Mass begins. Clothing Drive Thank You Come and pray for our beloved departed. The St. Vincent de Paul would like to thank everyone for their support of this year s clothing drive. Your generous donations will provide the needy in our area the clothing and help they need. Mass at Senior Centers WaltonWood Assisted Living 13 Mile Rd. near Woodward (next to Shrine Catholic Academy) Monday, Nov. 9, 9:30 am Greenfield Nursing and Rehab Center 3030 Greenfield Rd. (1 block N. of Webster) Tuesday, Nov. 10, 10:30 am American House Residence 1900 N. Washington (near Mary St.) Tuesday, Nov. 17, 10 am If you know residents at the facility or you would like to join us for Mass to pray and sing, you are welcome. For more information, contact Sister Noreen , ext Help the Archdiocese of Detroit Find its Patron Saint Catholics of all ages are invited to help select a patron saint for the Archdiocese of Detroit. It has long been a practice in the Church for certain entities, including dioceses, to seek the intercession and protection of a patron saint. The Archdiocese of Detroit, how-ever, has never officially had a patron. Archbishop Allen Vigneron is now asking the faithful of the Archdiocese for their help in selecting one. Between now and December 8, Catholics are invited to submit suggestions as to whom should be patron saint of the Archdiocese. School-aged children may enter the Finding Our Patron Saint essay and drawing contests. For more information, to submit your own suggestion online, or for details on the contest for students, please visit the Web at

3 November 1, 2009 Page Communion with the dead. "In full consciousness of this communion of the whole Mystical Body of Jesus Christ, the Church in its pilgrim members, from the very earliest days of the Christian religion, has honored with great respect the memory of the dead; and 'because it is a holy and a wholesome thought to pray for the dead that they may be loosed from their sins' she offers her suffrages for them." [498] Our prayer for them is capable not only of helping them, but also of making their intercession for us effective. In November, it is recommended to pray for the dead, to visit the graves of the dead, and to share with the family our memories of those who have gone before us in faith. There is a special book of remembrance in the church in which to inscribe the names of those who have died. If you have put their names in the book in past years, there is no need to enter their names again. New Responsibilities When I returned from our Pilgrimage, I discovered that I had been elected to the new Presbyteral Council of the Archdiocese of Detroit and chosen by the Archbishop to serve as Vicar for the new Vicariate made up from the combination of the Birmingham, Bloomfield, Troy (BBT) Vicariate and the Southeast Oakland Vicariate. The new Vicariate is made up of 21 parishes in Oakland County. The Archbishop has restructured the former Presbyteral Council and the Council of Vicars into one body. The goal is to have four permanent regions of the Archdiocese, each headed by an Auxiliary Bishop or an Episcopal Vicar. It is also the goal to have four Vicariates in each of the regions. There are presently two too many Vicariates. With the combination of BBT and Southeast Oakland there still remains one too many Vicariates. The Presbyteral Council will consider a number of proposals for the realignment of Vicariates into four Regions. It is an honor to serve and yet it means a lot of work. Pray for me as I attempt to serve the Archdiocese in this new role while I still try to be a good shepherd and pastor to the National Shrine of the Little Flower. Rosie & Carlito I thought that Rosie was happy to see me after my two weeks on pilgrimage. Her tail would not stop wagging, and she did not want to let me out of her sight. She is so sweet. However, Carlito out did her in the welcome department. He did a dance with whoops of joy that I have never seen before. He put on a real display. Wish I would have had a video camera, it would have made a great video. Divine Life Baptized in Christ Benjamin Richard son of Joshua and Jennifer (Pams) Christman Banns of Marriage First Bann Gabrielle Monaco and Matt Srugis Third Bann Connie Johnson and Andrew Dombrowski Holy Father s Prayer Intentions November 2009 General: That all the men and women in the world, especially those who have responsibilities in the field of politics and economics, may never fail in their commitment to safeguard creation. Mission: That believers in the different religions, through the testimony of their lives and fraternal dialogue, may clearly demonstrate that the name of God is a bearer of peace.

4 Page 4 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Mass Information Monday, November 2 All Souls Day 6:30 am Mass Fr. Nowak Servers Sean Ruhle, Anthony Fisher 8:30 am Mass Fr. Kaczmarczyk Servers Andre Moon, Blake Smith 7:30 pm Mass of Remembrance for All who have died since last All Souls Day Tuesday, November 3 6:30 am Mass Fr. Kaczmarczyk Servers Tom Peaslee, Michael Grace 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Servers Jacqueline Vidosh, Rose Vidosh Wednesday, November 4 6:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Servers Alyssa Krenzer, Bailey Haran 8:30 am Mass Fr. Nowak Servers Colleen Hull, Maureen Luddy Thursday, November 5 6:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Servers Josef Mehall, Niklas Jenkins 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Servers Andrew Scott, Robby Zink Friday, November 6 6:30 am Mass Fr. Nowak Servers Nicholas Mandel, Asher Smith 8:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Servers Mary Sier, Cassia Burley Saturday, November 7 8:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Servers Andrew North, Cooper Skaggs Readings of The Week Monday, November 2 Wis 3:1-9 Rom 5:5-11 Jn 6:37-40 Tuesday, November 3 Rom 12:5-16ab Lk 14:15-24 Wednesday, November 4 Rom 13:8-10 Lk 14:25-33 Thursday, November 5 Rom 14:7-12 Lk 15:1-10 Friday, November 6 Rom 15:14-21 Lk 16:1-8 Saturday, November 7 Rom 16:3-9, 16, Lk 16:9-15 Sunday, November 8 1 Kgs 17:10-16 Heb 9:24-28 Mk 12:38-44 or 12:41-44 Sunday, November 8 Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm Mass Fr. Nowak Lectors Kay Cyrek, Frank Mills Servers Paul Palmer, Brian Palmer Max Quinn, Evan Greenwood Hospitality Margie Suchyta, Team 6:30 pm Mass Fr. Kaczmarczyk Lectors Bob Livingston, Dick Daly Servers Jacqueline Vidosh, Marie Vidosh Rose Vidosh, Emily Bonnell Hospitality Gerald Schaffran, Team Sunday Masses 7:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Lectors Mike Holcomb, Marlene Kowalewski Servers Alyssa Cramer, Daniella Cramer Anna Bradley, Madeline Rozanski Hospitality MaryAnn Skaggs, Team 9:00 am Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors Matthew Arce, Lucy Mastellar Anne O'Donnell Servers Carlo Ginotti, John Ginotti William Arce, Justin Cantrell Hospitality John Burg, Team 10:45 am Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors Ed Sulak, Jerry Sedick Servers Sean McQueeney, Keegan Murphy Joe Wagner, Greg Golias Emcee Donald York Hospitality Wayne Friedman, Team 12:30 pm Mass Fr. Kaczmarczyk Lectors Tom Kendziorski, Rebecca Joseph Servers Matthew Sutton, Sage Baltrusaitis Jordan Kennelly, Anthony Fisher Hospitality Hugh Brennan, Team 6:00 pm Mass Fr. Nowak Lectors Emily Erdman, Michael Cyrocki Peter Lim Servers Brandon Breen, Kenneth Miller Michael Miller, Tyler Moylan Hospitality Tom Torma, Team

5 November 1, 2009 Page 5 Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration "Faith is not just a system of knowledge, things we are told; at the heart of it is a meeting with Jesus. This meeting with Jesus, among all those other meetings we have need of, is the truly decisive one." "It is in the great stories of discipleship, which extend across the centuries, that we first see unfolding what is hidden in the figure of Jesus. It is not the case, then, that a schematic pattern is imposed, but that every potential development of true human existence is contained therein. We see how Thérèse of Lisieux or Saint Don Bosco, how Edith Stein, the Apostle Paul, or Thomas Aquinas, have learned from Jesus how to go about being human. All these people have become truly like Jesus and they are nonetheless different and original but above all and in all is the One who comes to meet us and who gives us a hope that is stronger than all the devastation that men can bring to pass." - Pope Benedict XVI, Benedictus Open Hours: Sunday, 10 am, 2 pm and Saturday, 5 pm. Partners are needed for the following Holy Hours: Sunday, 10 am, 2 and 6 pm; Monday, 10 am and 4 pm; Wednesday, 4 pm; Thursday, 10 am and noon; Fridays, 11 am and 4 pm; and the 1 pm hour on Sunday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday; and the 7 pm hour on Friday and Sunday. Call Marie Lama at if you are interested in a Holy Hour or are interested in substituting. Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, pray for us! Today and tomorrow we celebrate the lives of those who have gone before us. These are feasts that remind us of how connected we are; we never have been and we never will be isolated individuals. We are members of one family, members of the Communion of Saints. I am convinced, without a doubt, that I am in a life of ministry today because of the everyday saints in my life: my parents who prayed with us and with each other and gave so generously to their family, their parish and anyone in need; the Adrian Dominicans in ministry when I was in school; the numerous mentors and colleagues who have walked with me and with whom I have ministered, been challenged and grown. I know that when I minister, each of them is with me in some way, for God created us as connected. What a privilege! How are the everyday saints in your life calling you to serve? Janet Schaeffler, OP, Associate Director of Adult Faith Formation, Archdiocese of Detroit Mass Intentions Monday, November 2 The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls) 6:30 am Herbert Ottenbreit 8:30 am Intentions of Donna Spaniola & Jim Glancy 30th Wedding Anniversary Tuesday, November 3 St. Martin de Porres 6:30 am Chester Jarowski 8:30 am Thomas McCann Wednesday, November 4 St. Charles Borromeo 6:30 am Arthur & Lucy Hazley 8:30 am Jean Blaesser Thursday, November 5 6:30 am Joseph McLaughlin 8:30 am Phyllis Granger Friday, November 6 6:30 am Deceased Members of the Dysarz, Feyers, and Wojkycki Families 8:30 am Michael Feeney & Steve Sheard Saturday, November 7 8:30 am Volodymyr Hruszkewycz Sunday, November 8 Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm Michelle Rimatzki 6:30 pm Arthur & Lucy Hazley Sunday Masses 7:30 am Lana Shaggs 9:00 am Frank Kovach 10:45 am Arthur & Lucy Hazley 12:30 pm Intentions of the Parishioners of NSLF 6:00 pm Janet Murphy

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 LCpl. Mike Farley, USMC Thomas Fern, USAF Lt. Troy Perry Glendye, USCG Cpl. Gary R. Gmeiner, USMC Joseph Haddad, USMC LCpl. Matthew Hebert, USMC SSgt. Philip Huber, 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 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. Life Matters 40 Days for Life Thanks to everyone who participated in the local Southfield 40 Days for Life campaign. Join us for a closing rally and potluck on Monday, November 2 at 6:30 pm at the Mother of God (Chaldean) Catholic Church (25585 Berg Rd, Southfield, MI 48033). Please bring a dish to pass. Our work does not stop just because the national 40 Days for Life campaign has ended. Babies continue to be killed and their mothers and families are scarred for life. If you are interested in joining your prayers with the suffering Christ in front of the WomanCare abortion clinic on Southfield Road, call Barb at Help us extend the 40 Days for Life campaign to 365 days! Rachel s Vineyard Retreat - Detroit/Ann Arbor area A Rachel's Vineyard weekend retreat for spiritual and emotional healing after abortion will be held in the Detroit area November For more information, contact Beth Bauer at or lpbbauer@yahoo.com or log onto Widowed Friends Crisis Pregnancy? Mother and Unborn Baby Care can help! Call Hurting from an abortion experience? Call Silent No More HELP National Shrine Community Music Series National Shrine Musicians in Recital, the next event in our series of opportunities to hear beautiful music in the inspiring surroundings of our church will be held on Friday, November 6, at 7:30 pm. The program will include, among other items, the Messe Basse of Gabriel Faure for women's voices, the Cello Sonata of Claude Debussy, and organ music of Cesar Franck and Louis Vierne. Admission is free; donations to help support the National Shrine's liturgical music will be accepted. For more information, contact Rob Abbott at , ext. 442; or, rabbott@shrinechurch.com. Taize Evening Prayer Our meditative offering of the Liturgy of the Hours with the contemplative music of the religious community at Taize continues each month on the third Monday at 7:30 pm. Upcoming dates: November 16, December 21. For more information, contact Rob Abbott at , ext. 442; or, rabbott@shrinechurch.com. Widowed Friends offers grief support for men and women of all ages, geared toward healing, spiritual enrichment, and a new sense of purpose. For information and an application, call Rose at , Justine at , or visit us online at

7 November 1, 2009 Page 7 Lending Library All Saints Day begins the new month. How much do you know about your favorite saint? This is a great time t o g e t b e t t e r acquainted. Lots of books are available, either of individual saints, or collections that include a wide variety of people the Church saw suitable to canonize. All Souls Day follows on Monday, and reminds us of the importance of praying for the dead as they face the "purgation" process that may be necessary before they are ready for full union with God in heaven. Books are available to help us to pray for them, and also to encourage us, the living, to prepare for our own after life, from the old classic Divine Comedy by Dante (three books about heaven, hell and purgatory), to the modern novel, My Visit To Hell (Section 4). 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 Support The Shrine Catholic Schools Auction! You can buy your Shrine Auction Raffle Tickets after every Mass on Saturday and Sunday (Nov. 7-8). Each ticket is $5 and comes with the chance to win $2,500 for first prize; $1,000 second prize and third prize of $500! (Drawing is the night of the auction November 14. Need not be present to win.) You also receive a $3 coupon for Chicken Shack with each ticket you purchase. Please support our school s largest fundraiser of the year and buy some tickets after Mass. See you then! Events Calendar Sunday, November 1 Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30 4:00 (Spanish) and 6:00 pm Preschool Religious Formation Program YR 9 am Shrine Lending Library OPEN CC-C 10 am RCIA Formation Meeting CC-SH 10:30 am Cross Connections YR 2 pm Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) GS Gym & Café 2 pm Rosary For The Unborn AC 5 pm Monday, November 2 ALL SOULS DAY Masses 6:30, 8:30 am, 7:30 pm Religious Formation Program GS Classrooms 4:30, 6:00 pm Grade 2 Special Lesson Church 4:30 pm 7 th & 8 th Gr Youth Ministry A/MC 6:15 pm Saint Vincent de Paul Meeting HH-BR 7 pm Mass of Remembrance Church 7:30 pm Legion of Mary Devotional Meeting CC-B 7:30 pm Tuesday, November 3 Masses 6:30, 8:30 Mission Ladies CC-SH 10 am Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions STC 6:45 pm 40 Days for Life Meeting CC-A 7 pm CFFC Meeting HH-B 7 pm Parables of Jesus Scripture & Catechism CC-B 7 pm Unified School Board Committee Meeting HH-BR 7:30 pm Love of God Prayer Group Meeting STC 8 pm Wednesday, November 4 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Men s Bible Study CC-B 6:15 am 1 st Reconciliation Parent Meeting CC-SH 9:30 am, 7 pm Moms & The Word Scripture Class CC-SH 9:30 am Cub Scout Pack #1634 Den Meeting GS Café 6 pm Thursday, November 5 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Handbell Choir Rehearsal CR 9:30 am Mothers Club Ladies Pinochle Group CC-SH 11:30 am Girl Scout Brownie Troop #42568 (Gr4) YR 2:30 pm Girl Scout Brownie Troop #2432 YR 6 pm HS Dads Club Meeting CC-SH 7 pm Friday, November 6 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 Shrine Musicians in Recital Church 6 pm Girl Scout Troop #3068 CC-B 7 pm Saturday, November 7 Mass 8:30 am Confessions 3-4 pm, 5:30-6:15 pm Sunday Liturgy 4:30, 6:30 pm Auction Raffle Ticket Sales HH-WW After all Masses Market Day Pick Up GS Gym & Café 9:30 am SVDP Oakland District Training Session CC-SH 10 am Frassati Mens Fellowship Meeting CC-A 10 am Sunday, November 8 Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30 and 6:00 pm Auction Raffle Ticket Sales HH-WW After all Masses Preschool Religious Formation Program YR 9 am Shrine Lending Library OPEN CC-C 10 am Discalced Carmelites Secular Meeting CC-A,B 10 am CC-SH 12:45 pm RCIA Formation Meeting CC-SH 10:30 am Rosary For The Unborn AC 5 pm Cross Connections YR 7 pm A AC Events Calendar Location Guide CC-SH CC-A CC-B CC-C CL CR GS HH-BR HH-B HH-EW HH-WW HH-MF HS STC YR Academy Adoration Chapel, Coughlin Building Conference Center, Seton Hall Conference Center, Room A Conference Center, Room B Conference Center, Room C Choir Loft Choir Room Grade School Heritage Hall Board Room Heritage Hall Mtg. Rm. B Heritage Hall East Wing Heritage Hall West Wing Heritage Hall Main Floor High School St. Thérèse Chapel Youth Room

8 Page 8 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Religious Formation Family Activities Looking ahead Upcoming Dates for Religious Formation and Family Events 11/4 Reconciliation Parent Meeting 11/8 Presentation of Letters to Jesus, 9 am Mass 11/13 Scary Movie Night 11/15 Year 1 Confirmation Candidate receive Bibles at 9 am Mass 11/17 Facilitating a Catechetical Session, Group Dynamics (#3) 11/23 No Religious Formation Class for Grades K 8 11/29 Youth Group Bottle Drive 11/29 No Religious Formation Class for Preschool 12/5 Journey to Bethlehem Journey to Bethlehem Details and reservation information coming soon! Keep watching the Herald! Preschool Religious Formation Thanksgiving Break for Preschool There is no class for Preschool Religious Formation on Sunday, November 29. Classes will resume the following Sunday, December 6. Elementary Religious Formation First Reconciliation Parent Meeting Wednesday, November 4 National Shrine Conference Center All parents of children preparing to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion this spring are required to attend this meeting. To accommodate busy schedules, two meeting times are offered on November 4. Please make plans to attend the 9:30 am meeting or the 7 pm meeting. Letters to Jesus Sunday, November 8, 9 am Mass All children preparing to make their first Reconciliation and first Holy Communion will present their Letters to Jesus on November 8 at the 9 am Mass. As a parish community we look forward to sharing in this important event as these young members of our community prepare for the reception of these sacraments in the spring. Thanksgiving Break for Grades K - 8 There is no Religious Formation class on Monday, November 23. Classes will resume on Monday, November 30. Confirmation Seventh Grade (First Year C o n f i r m a t i o n C a n d i d a t e ) Presentation of the Bibles November 15, 9 am We will be presenting Bibles to all the seventh grade Shrine Catholic Academy and Religious Formation students on November 15 at the 9 am Mass. As they are beginning their journey towards Confirmation we look forward to celebrating this special event with them as a community. See you there. Confirmation Packets If you did not pick up your Confirmation packet at our meeting on September 14, please call the Religious Formation Office and make an appointment to come in and pick up your packet. Youth Service Team Opportunities Focus: HOPE Food Distribution November 14, 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. Mr. Gunn will be the site coordinator please see him for your reflection sheet. To register, please contact Sarah Cerone at or scerone@shrinechurch.com with the words Focus Hope in the subject line. Thanksgiving Food Basket Delivery Saturday, November 14, 9 am A limited number of volunteers are needed to make homes deliveries of Thanksgiving food baskets to families in need. Volunteers will be traveling with a St. Vincent de Paul representative and will need a permission form from his or her parents. To register, please contact Mrs. Cerone at or scerone@shrinechurch.com with the words Food Baskets in the subject line. Advent November 28, 11 am, National Shrine Church The Advent season starts in a few short weeks, and with it comes a new church liturgical year. Our 2009 Sunday s Word lectionary resource needs to be recycled and the new 2010 edition placed in the pews. This service project starts at 11 am on Saturday, November 28 in the church. To register, please Mrs. Cerone at scerone@shrinechurch.com (please put "Sunday s Word" in the subject line), or call

9 November 1, 2009 Page 9 Cross Connections HS Youth Ministry Thank you to all of our trunks and treaters that participated in the Cross Connection High School Youth Ministry Trunk or Treat! All teens are invited to participate in Day of the Dead at Shrine Catholic Grade School today starting at 2 pm and ending with the Spanish mass at 4 pm in the Church. There will be no evening meeting for Youth Ministry. On Friday, November 13, all high school age teens in grades 9 thru 12 are invited to our first Scary Movie Night! We will be in the Student Center at Shrine Catholic High School and are watching The Haunting. 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. All donations will go towards Cross Connections High School Youth Ministry s trip to Madrid, Spain in August of Thank you for your generous donations! On Sunday, November 29, we will be hosting a bottle drive. All donations will go towards the Shrine students attending World Youth Day in August Please bring your bottles and cans from the holiday weekend to Heritage Hall or the ramp entrance off of Northwood Blvd. Adult Religious Formation Archdiocese of Detroit Women s Conference Bearers of Hope Saturday, November 14; 8:15 am to 1:30 pm Join women from throughout the area for the 7 th Annual Women s Conference on Saturday, November 14 at St. Genevieve Parish in Livonia. The day includes inspirational speakers, praise and worship, Mass, a resource area, light breakfast, confessions, conversation, and more! Learn, grow, and celebrate women s role as Bearers of Hope through proclaiming the Word, giving and nurturing life, and walking with each other in faith. We are able to offer the conference this year at a reduced rate: $35 for adults and $25 for students. There are two ways to register: Register securely online at Online registration will end at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, November 11 unless the event is sold out prior to that date. You may also register by mail with a check (registration forms are available online). Mail-in registrations must be postmarked no later than Saturday, November 7. After the dates listed above, you may attend as a walk-in for $50 (if space is available). 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 register, Renee Cramer at rcramer@shrinechurch.com or call Date: Topic (Catechist Certification Topic #): November 17 Facilitating a Catechetical Session: Group Dynamics, #3 (in the Shrine Youth Room) December 3 Foundations in Sacred Scripture, #4 (in the Shrine Youth Room) January 18 Meeting Jesus, #5 February 10 The Church: People of God, #8 March 2 Exploring and Using Sacred Scripture, #A 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 Cup of Blessing Family Participants Thank you National Shrine families for your generous support. The Chalice Cup Prayer for Vocations will no longer be passed on a regular basis at the 9 am Mass. For special requests you may still use the information below to inquire about future opportunities. Please contact Holly at or chalice@shrinechurch.com for future opportunities. Please visit to print out a form and sign up to host the Cup of Blessing.

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11 November 1, 2009 Page 11 Knights of Columbus Someone asked me just the other day, Why become a Knight of Columbus, what does it mean to you? This is certainly a question for the ages one that many Brother Knights are asked with fair regularity. The answer of course will differ with each response, however one thing remains constant; Charity, Unity Fraternity and Patriotism The four founding principals upon which the Order was founded. Just think what did being a Knight of Columbus mean to Vince Lombardi, Babe Ruth, or Floyd Patterson? These famous and upstanding Catholic men were all Brother Knights. This is why we encourage all Catholic men to join the Knights of Columbus; you must experience it for yourself! However, the benefits of joining our Order do not stop with you, these benefits extend to your spouse, families and fellow members of the faith. Therefore, please take this opportunity to think for yourself, while asking, What can I get out of being a Knight of Columbus? I encourage you to visit the official Knights of Columbus website or inquire of a Brother or Sir Knight of the council. If you are already a Knight of Columbus and wish that you could get more out of your experience, I encourage you to join us for our bi-weekly meeting every second and fourth Tuesday of the month in the National Shrine of the Little Flower Conference Center. Remember, an active council is the best council and an active council only thrives because of it s strong and plentiful membership. Therefore for all your membership questions and needs, please contact our Membership Director Sean McCarthy at or smccarthy@gmail.com. For current members interested in joining the Fourth Degree and the Color Corps, please inquire at our next council meeting. As always, for your insurance needs please contact our Field Agent Kevin Murphy at kevin.murphy@kofc.org We hope to see you at our next meeting. May the Blessings of Almighty God be Upon Each of You! - Vivat Jesus! Matthew R. Grosodonia Chancellor - K of C Council Vocations See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God (1 John 3:1). As a child of God, are you being called to the priesthood? Contact Fr. Tim Birney, Director of Priestly Vocations at , or visit A Family Perspective The Beatitudes are The Charter for Family Life. Parents constantly address hunger and thirst, mercy and peacemaking, coax a meek child to speak up and teach the children to be clean of heart. When we mourn a loved one, our family is there to comfort us. Believe Jesus: You are blessed in living as a family. - by Bud Ozar FLOWER: Families Live Out the Word in Everyday Routines Beloved, we are God s children now; what we shall be has not yet been revealed. When we first hold that wonderful, tiny, miracle our beloved newborn we are immediately drawn into a relationship of unconditional love and hope. This child is our beloved and what they will be has not yet been revealed, but we know that we will devote our days to love, safety, and nurturing so that they may come to know God s love and allow His Spirit to guide their days and their lives. Through our parenting, grandparenting and godparenting, we pass on our faith and our relationship with God so that our children can bloom into what God calls them to be. 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

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15 November 1, 2009 Page 15 Grade School Happenings Library The library has over 30 new books to add to the collection, thanks to the success of the Moms Club Scholastic Book Fair! This along with donations in both used and new books from generous family contributions has started us off to a great school year. It is always interesting to observe the kids, particularly in fourth through sixth grade, make their own personal book selections from the fair. I am happy and proud to share my observations with you. Not only did these young people take time to select just the right book ; they chose books of good quality and content. What a nice reflection of both their parents and teachers! Thank you to the hard working moms and dads who work with us and help instill these redeeming qualities in the children that mean so much to us all. A special thanks to Mrs. Mary Bolton, Mrs. Natalie Padilla and Mrs. Mary Jo Wisneski, for all of their hard work on this year s successful book fair. - Mrs. Dietrich Academy Update By Stefanie della Porta This has been an extremely busy week in the Academy. Mrs. Elaine Hewitt, who is teaching seventh grade English and honors while Mrs. Lisa LaChapelle is on maternity leave, has done a lot with her students. Mrs. Hewitt came at the beginning of this year and loves teaching the kids at Shrine Catholic. Recently, they have read The Princess Bride, worked on photo collages, studied the writing process, and made cards for the patients at Beaumont Hospital. Another great thing at the Academy is the random acts of kindness. For one week, the students did animus nice acts for each other and they liked it so much that they hope to continue it. The week of kind acts have inspired students to keep doing nice things just because it is a good thing to do. They have made it something special. In a short ceremony on October 28, new members were inducted into The National Junior Honor Society. NJHS officers were elected previously. Kristina Flowers 14 is president, Victoria Armeni 14 is vice president, Grace Nyikes 14 is secretary, and Michael Schienke 14 is treasurer. Congratulations to the officers and new members! The Academy is preparing for parent-teacher conferences on November 5 and 6. Open House is also coming up on November 8. They want to show how great the Academy is to prospective students. High School News Fall Sports Congratulations to our Fall Sports Teams who have earned some recent well-deserved kudos! These updates were accurate as of press time on Monday. Football Our football team will host a state playoff game on Saturday at 1:30 pm against Loyola. Cross Country Congratulations to our cross country team for their showing at the Catholic League Championship! We had 9 of 12 runners earn All-Catholic! Anna Goike won the top individual runner for the second year in a row! Next up: State Regionals Meet, Saturday, October 31, 9 am at Springfield Oaks Park in Holly. Volleyball Congratulations to our Varsity Volleyball team for their success this year! Catholic League Runners-Up! The Volleyball team has been in the Catholic League Finals match for the past 10 years! That is quite an accomplishment!!! We are proud of you girls! Open House Last Call Parents and students.it is not too late to sign up to volunteer at Open House on Sunday, November 8 from Noon to 3 pm. We are expecting a large turnout and need additional tour guides. Don t be shy! Let s show that Shrine Catholic Pride!!!!! Please contact Mrs. Meg Armstrong 92 at , ext or armstrong@shrineschools.com. High School Placement Test Reminder that the High School Placement test is being offered at the High School on November 21 beginning at 8 am. The test will end around Noon. This exam is required for all eighth graders planning to attend a Catholic High School next fall. The test cost is $24 and parents may register their student in advance by calling the high school at , ext Walk-in registrants will also be accepted. Upcoming Dates November 4 November 5 November 6 November 8 November 13 HS Mass Parents Welcome Parent/Teacher Conferences, 5-8 pm No School Parent/Teacher Conferences, 10 am-noon High School & Academy OPEN HOUSE Noon 3 pm No School Professional Development

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17 November 1, 2009 Page 17 Shrine Devotional Groups Rosary for the Unborn The Rosary for the Unborn is said every Sunday at 5 pm in the Adoration Chapel. Mother of Perpetual Help and Chaplet of Divine Mercy Devotions Tuesdays at 6:45 pm in the St. Thérèse Chapel. Love of God God blesses us abundantly. He is so faithful and continues to pour His Spirit out on us at the Tuesday night prayer meetings. God encourages us to praise Him. Consider joining us Tuesday evenings at 8 pm in the St. Thérèse Chapel. League of the Little Flower Devotions to St. Thérèse are held every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7 pm. Please join us on November 11 and 25 at 7 pm in the St. Thérèse Chapel, as we seek the intercession of St. Thérèse in offering up our petitions to Our Lord. Remembering her words, I will spend my heaven doing good on earth...i will let fall a shower of roses. Holy Hour for Vocations The Holy Hour for Vocations is held every Wednesday at 7 pm in the Stone Chapel at St. Hugo of the Hills. Enroll for Winter Term Sacred Heart Major Seminary has developed lay diploma and degree programs that prepare you to serve the Church in professional ways: as catechists, religious education directors, liturgical coordinators, youth ministers and music ministers, to name just a few. Why not get started during Winter Term 2010 on your journey toward a new career in ministry? Call to speak with an admissions counselor. New student admissions ends December 15. Classes start January 11, 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 Administrative Assistant, Ms. Cheryl Popham... ext 413 Parish Secretary, Mrs. Charlene Lewandowski... ext 410 Financial Supervisor, Mr. Jim Skaggs... ext 423 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 Cheryl Popham in the Parish Office at ext 413 at least six months in advance. Pastoral Care of the Sick and Homebound Notify the Parish Office of illness, hospitalization, and nursing home status as soon as possible. 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

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