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1 NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE LITTLE FLOWER BASILICA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH May 20, 2018 Pentecost Sunday jx j ÄÄ Ux t UtÇw Éy ]ÉçyâÄ ` áá ÉÇtÜç W áv ÑÄxá AAA Thoughts from Monsignor McClory Dear Parish Family: Teach us to Pray Preaching Series We continue our preaching series for the Month of May Teach us to Pray. In week one, we learned that prayer is conversation with God, spending time with God. Jesus renews and strengthens us during our prayer time. Make prayer a priority in your calendar. Last week, we focused on intercession. We regularly present our needs and the needs of others before God. The Blessed Mother and the saints join with us in prayer. Jesus takes all our needs and presents them to God the Father. The following summary notes are designed to aid in following the homily and provide some references for further study. Week Three Pentecost: Prayer and the Holy Spirit With Pentecost, we see that the Holy Spirit can completely transform our prayer lives. The Spirit helps form us in the life of prayer, is constantly with us and we should call upon the Holy Spirit throughout the day and ask for the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit to be renewed in us. (1) Who is the Holy Spirit? We have clearer images of God the Father and Jesus His Son, our brother. The Holy Spirit is sometimes the forgotten person of the Trinity. St. Thomas and St. Augustine remind us that the love between the Father and the Son brings forth or spirates the Holy Spirit. We have received the Holy Spirit in Baptism and Confirmation. "God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us." (Rom 5:5) In today s Gospel, we read: the spirit of truth will guide you to all truth. (John 16:13) The term "Spirit" translates the Hebrew word ruah, which means breath, air, wind. (CCC 691). You can t see the wind but you see how it moves the swaying branches of a tree or ripples across crops in a field. So, too, with the Holy Spirit. We know him in the movement by which he reveals the Word to us. (CCC 687) The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) shows us how the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost was (Continued on page 7) But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth. He will not speak on his own, but he will speak what he hears, and will declare to you the things that are coming. Jn 16:13 Teach us to Pray Pentecost: Prayer and the Holy Spirit 2100 W. Twelve Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI (248)

2 NATIONAL SHRINE of the LITTLE FLOWER BASILICA 2100 West Twelve Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI PASTORAL STAFF Parish Main Number Monsignor Robert McClory, PastorRector ext Rev. Joseph Lang, Associateext Rev. John Kopson, Associateext Rev. Kevin Roelant, Associateext Deacon Dave Casnovsky Mrs. Paula Dixon, Pastoral Associate in Christian Serviceext Mr. Rob Abbott, Director of Liturgical Musicext PARISH EDUCATION & RELIGIOUS FORMATION STAFF Shrine Catholic High School and Academy, 3500 West 13 Mile Road, Royal Oak Principal, Mr. James Mio Shrine Catholic Grade School, 1621 Linwood, Royal Oak Principal, Mrs. Kathleen Fotiu Director of Admissions, Mrs. Meg Armstrong Religious Education Office Coordinator, Mrs. Renee Cramer Director of Religious Education, Mrs. Janie Lynch Youth Minister (912 grades), Mrs. Christine Wist Grades 7/8 Religious Formation, Mrs. Cathy Caminsky Director of RCIA and Adult Formation, Mr. John LaCroix Parish Office Information PARISH STAFF Business Manager, Mr. Tom Jacobext Director of Development, Mr. Marty Alvesext Director Annual Fund & Alumni Relations, Mrs. Elizabeth Rademacher ext Director Marketing and Communications, Mrs. Christine Renner ext Development Assistant, Ms. Brenda Braidwoodext Bookkeeper, Mrs. Mary Hawkinsext Parish Receptionist, Mrs. Charlene Lewandowskiext Administrative Assistant, Mrs. Kathy Morris. ext Director of Hispanic Ministry, Ms. Martha Galindo National Shrine Director, Church Tours/Gift Shop, Mr. Jack Hoolehanext OFFICE HOURS Monday Friday9 am 8:30 pm Closed for Lunch between 12 Noon and 1 pm Saturday9 am 2:30 pm Sunday9 am 12:30 pm Emergencies handled any time. Please limit other visits/phone calls to the above times CHURCH HOURS Monday Friday5:30 am 5 pm Saturday7:30 am after 6:30 pm Mass Sunday6:30 am after 6:00 pm Mass GIFT SHOP HOURS (Ext. 1423) Monday Friday1 pm 4 pm MASSES Sunday7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am, 12:30, 6:00 pm Saturday8:30 am, 4:30 pm, 6:30 pm Weekday6:30, 8:30 am Holy Day6:30, 9:00 am, 12:00 noon, 7:00 pm SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION After 6:30 am Mass weekdays; Saturdays 3 4:30 pm and after the 4:30 pm Mass SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Sunday at 2 pm Please contact the parish office at ext SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Parish members, please contact the parish office at ext at least six months in advance SPIRITUAL CARE FOR THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND Please contact Paula Dixon, Pastoral Associate, at ext. 1411, if there is an illness, hospitalization or a need for homebound ministry PARISH TOURS Docents are on duty from 10 am 4 pm Monday Friday except during services. To schedule groups of ten or more call Jack at ext or jhoolehan@shrinechurch.com SHRINE HERALD Submissions are due Monday by 1 p.m. Articles should be ed to bbraidwood@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 Our Weekly Homilies, Live! Access Scroll down on the Home page to: or type sermonsdetail/sermons/ Reporting Sexual Abuse To inform the Archdiocese of Detroit regarding the sexual abuse of minors by priests, deacons, and other church personnel and/or to speak to the Victim Assistance Coordinator, contact A caller will be requested to provide his or her name and telephone number. All calls regarding complaints of sexual abuse will be returned in a timely manner. This tollfree telephone number has been established as part of an effort by the Detroit archdiocese to protect children, young people, and other vulnerable people in our schools, parishes, and ministries. This line is for reporting suspected sexual misconduct or child abuse within archdiocesan institutions and ministries only. Persons with complaints not involving clergy or church personnel should refer to the archdiocesan web site at for contact information for civil authorities. Perpetual Mass Enrollment Cards The National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica 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. TAIZE EVENING PRAYER Monday, May 21 7:30 pm Plan to attend for a peaceful, inspirational and contemplative offering of the Liturgy of the Hours accompanied by meditative music in the tradition of the Taize religious community A freewill offering is requested for one of the many charitable projects supported by the Shrine Christian Service Commission 2 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica

3 MASS INFORMATION including Readings of the Week and Intentions Monday, May 21 St. Christopher Magallanes, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs Jas 3:1318/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 [9a]/Mk 9:1429 6:30 am Mass Monsignor Robert McClory Intention Intentions of John and Vicki Bury Servers Tess Tillman, Allison Pilot 8:30 am Mass Fr. John Kopson Intention Gary Mishark Intention Intentions of the Lang Family Lectors Mary Sue Czarnecki, Maria Ward Servers Dylan Donley, Sam Robinson Servers Petr Mehall, Noah Gappy, Nathaniel Schmidt, Lucas Maceroni Tuesday, May 22 St. Rita of Cascia, Religious Jas 4:110/Ps 55:78, 910a, 10b11a, 23 [23a]/Mk 9:3037 6:30 am Mass Fr. Kevin Roelant Intention Daniel Miller Servers Madeline Gouin, Grace Haley 8:30 am Mass Fr. John Kopson Hospitality Gerald Schaffran, Team Intention Lauchlin Sutherland Servers Frank Vidosh, Blake Smith Sunday Masses 7:30 am Mass Fr. John Kopson Wednesday, May 23 Intention Robert G. King Jas 4:1317/Ps 49:23, 67, 810, 11 [Mt 5:3]/Mk 9:3840 Lectors Sally Arrivee, Henry Swift 6:30 am Mass Fr. Joe Lang Servers Kevin Hejka, Michael North, Intention Intentions of Fr. Charles White IV Johnny North, Stephen Ruhle Servers Alejandro Claudio, Alex LaCroix 8:30 am Mass Monsignor Robert McClory 9:00 am Mass Fr. Kevin Roelant Intention Fred J. Pettey Intention Carl Ayoub Servers Manny Salas, Joseph Kemp Lectors Liam Flynn, Emily Sobeck Thursday, May 24 Servers Max Gouin, Billy Norris, Jas 5:16/Ps 49:1415ab, 15cd16, 1718, 1920 [Mt 5:3]/ Declan Tulley Caydin Barbato Mk 9:4150 Hospitality Tony Recchia, Team 6:30 am Mass Fr. Joe Lang Intention Intentions of the Shrine Catholic 10:45 am Mass Fr. John Kopson High School Class of 2018 Intention Eugene Rutkoski Servers Alex Cerone, Harry Curoe Lectors Janie Lynch, Van Rohr Servers Aaron Wisneski, Aaron Smith, 8:30 am Mass Fr. Kevin Roelant Drew Kerby, Charles Velthoven Intention Veronica Agnes Zinger M.C. Joshua Ilkka Servers Parker Sweeney, Monika Parkila Hospitality Wayne Friedman, Team Friday, May 25 12:30 pm Mass Monsignor Robert McClory St. Bede the Venerable, Priest and Doctor of the Church; Intention Tim Hayes St. Gregory VII, Pope; St. Mary Magdalene de' Pazzi, Virgin Lectors Beau Opatick, Mary Alice Wright Jas 5:912/Ps 103:12, 34, 89, 1112 [8a]/Mk 10:112 Servers Nikolas Wills, Jayson Wills, 6:30 am Mass Fr. John Kopson Kye Jackson, Benjamin Pinkins Intention Gregory Gmeiner Servers Blake Smith, Owen Smith 8:30 am Mass Fr. Joe Lang Intention Patricia DeGrazia Servers McKenna RyanElbert, Lily Fromm Eucharistic Ministers Saturday, May 26 St. Philip Neri, Priest Jas 5:1320/Ps 141:12, 3 and 8 [2a]/Mk 10:1316 8:30 am Mass Fr. Kevin Roelant Intention Intentions of Fr. Ryan Adams Servers Tess Tillman, Asia Barbato *denotes school mass Sunday, May 27 The Most Holy Trinity Dt 4:3234, 3940/Ps 33:45, 6, 9, 1819, 20, 22 [12b]/ Rom 8:1417/Mt 28:1620 Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm Mass Monsignor Robert McClory Hospitality Mike Nagy, Team 6:30 pm Mass Fr. Joe Lang Intention Francesca Broniszewski Lectors John Sier, Steve Utrup Servers Ben Vidosh, Frank Vidosh, Christian Bepler, Jamie Piazzon Hospitality Mary Ann Skaggs, Team Hospitality Hugh Brennan, Team 4:00 pm Mass (Spanish) Fr. Kevin Roelant Lectors Nayeli Ortiz, Yesenia Baños Martha Barrientos, Marian Leon, Mireya and Gerardo Hernandez 6:00 pm Mass Fr. Joe Lang Intention Intentions of Shrine Parishioners Lectors Carmen Carpenter, Victor Carpenter Servers Kate Laqui, Gianna Massucci, Anna Goller, McKenna RyanElbert Hospitality Tom Torma, Team May 20,

4 Events Calendar Location Guide A Academy AC Adoration Chapel Coughlin Building CCSH Conference Center Seton Hall CCA Conference Center Room A CCB Conference Center Room B CCC Conference Center Room CL Choir Loft CR Choir Room GS Grade School HG Heritage Green (behind garages) HHBR Heritage Hall Board Room HHB Heritage Hall Mtg. Rm. B HHEW Heritage Hall East Wing HHWW Heritage Hall West Wing HHMF Heritage Hall Main Floor HS High School STC St. Thérèse Chapel YR Youth Room May 20 - May 27 Lord, Teach Us To Pray Sunday, May 20 Pentecost Sunday Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am, 12:30 pm, 4:00 (Spanish), 6:00 pm Lending Library CCC 10:00 am Hispanic Choir Practice YR 11:30 am Monday, May 21 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Bible Study with Fr. Kevin Roelant CCSH 1:30 pm Catechist Thank You Dinner CCSH 6:00 pm St. Vincent de Paul Meeting CCA 7:00 pm Youth Ministry YR 7:00 pm Shrine Single Parent Support Meeting CCB 7:00 pm Taize Evening Prayer Church 7:30 pm Finance Council Meeting HHBR 7:30 pm Tuesday, May 22 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am SoulCore Exercise Class CCSH 6:00 am SoulCore Gentle Exercise CCSH 2:00 pm Tiger Scouts Meeting GS Café 6:00 pm Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions STC 6:40 pm Boy Scout Troop 1634 YR 7:00 pm Knights of Columbus Meeting CCSH 7:00 pm Legion of Mary CCB 7:00 pm Love of God Prayer Group STC 8:00 pm Wednesday, May 23 Masses Men s Bible Study CCA 6:30 am Treble Choir Practice Church 3:00 pm 6:30, 8:30 am Events Calendar. Ladies Guild Clean up/inventory CCSH 3:00 pm Prayer Gathering Group HHBR 6:15 pm Wednesday Evening Prayer Gathering Church 7:00 pm *Purple Women s Evening Study Group CCSH 7:00 pm Thursday, May 24 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Resurrection Choir and Server Luncheon CCSH 11:00 am Shrine High School Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation Ceremony Church 7:00 pm Men s Evening Bible Study CCA 7:00 pm Schola Rehearsal Church 7:00 pm SoulCore Exercise Program CCSH 7:00 pm SoulCore Exercise Program CCSH 8:15 pm Friday, May 25 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Women s Group Study CCSH 9:00 am Lending Library CCC Closed Grupo de Renovacion Carismatico CCSH 7:00 pm Armada Blanca YR 7:00 pm Saturday, May 26 Mass 8:30 am Hispanic Ministry Baptismal Classes HHBR 10:00 am Sunday Liturgy Vigil Mass 4:30, 6:30 pm Sunday, May 27 The Most Holy Trinity Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am, 12:30, 4:00 (Spanish), 6:00 pm Lending Library CCC Closed Hispanic Choir Practice YR 11:30 am Pour Out Your Spirit Use of Shrine Jumbotron Please submit for approval any communications that you wish to share on the Basilica Jumbotron and/or digital Herald (with appropriate artwork) by 4:00 pm Tuesday of each week to Christine Renner, Marketing and Communications Director of the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica at crenner@shrinechurch.com. For more information regarding artwork submission, please send questions to crenner@shrinechurch.com. Submissions are not guaranteed to be distributed. 4 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica

5 Baptized in Christ William Andrew son of Christopher and Andrea (Hoeflein) Safranski Matthew James son of Christopher and Andrea (Hoeflein) Safranski George Simon son of Matthew and Stefanie (Peeples) Edward Connor Daniel son of Daniel and Kerri (Verarda) Mulvihill Alexis Ann daughter of Daniel and Kerri (Verarda) Mulvihill Paul Wright son of Adam and Nancy (Lux) Russelll Matteo son of Carlos Mamriquez Ramirez and Karina Carrillo Olan Banns of Marriage BANN I Alysia Simmons and Curtis Templeton Pray for our Beloved Deceased Those we love don t go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear. Bruno Karew Bradley Kumm Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration "O Holy Spirit, substantial Love of the Father and the Son, uncreated Love dwelling in the souls of the just, come down upon me like a new Pentecost and bring me an abundance of Your gifts, of Your fruits, and of Your grace; unite Yourself to me as the most sweet Spouse of my soul." "Be the penetrating Light which illumines my intellect, the gentle motion which attracts and directs my will, the supernatural energy which gives energy to my body. Complete in me Your work of sanctification and love. Make me pure, transparent, simple, true, free, peaceful, gentle, calm, serene even in suffering, and burning with charity toward God and my neighbor." ~ Divine Intimacy Please call Marie Lama at or her at msuzanne1981@gmail.com if you would like a Holy Hour with Jesus, truly present in the Blessed Sacrament. Open Holy Hour: Friday, 10 pm. The following Holy Hours have persons who wish to have a partner with whom to share their Holy Hours: Sunday, 1, 2 pm; Monday, 7 pm; Tuesday, 12 am, 1, 7 pm; Wednesday, 2 pm; Thursday, 9 am, 8 pm; Friday, 10 am, noon,1, 2, 3 pm; Saturday, 9 pm. Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, pray for us!!! Most Holy Virgin, certain of your intercession, we pray that the mysteries of the Risen Christ and of the Holy Spirit may enlighten many to become willing and generous servants of the church. We pray for our youth to whom the Lord addresses a special invitation of closer fellowship. May they refuse to be carried away by the things of this world and open their hearts, instead, to the friendly voice that calls them. May they feel capable of making a lifelong commitment to Christ and to His church for the salvation of mankind. May they trust that divine grace will endow them with the power to make a total offering of themselves as they feel the attraction of priestly, religious and missionary life. We pray for Christian families, that they may provide a favorable atmosphere for their youngsters and help them make the right choices. We beseech you, that all priests and religious be an example to our youth by their availability and humble readiness to accept the gifts of the Holy Spirit. May they be able to extend to all the fruits of love and peace. Amen. (As excerpted from Pope John Paul II) Please Pray for the Sick of our Parish Tony Aiardo Rita Areddy Debra Arold Daryl Ashley Katalina Attisha Klaudia Attisha Mary Baril Catherine Basel Bernie Bastian Claudette Benson Paul Blades Eileen Bolton Marvin Bolton Earl Bossenberry Loretta Bradfield Francille Burns Joseph Caram Marguerite Carlisle Elsa Castagneto Cliff Chadwick, Sr. Cathryn Ross Clark Barbara Connolly Deanna Conway Danielle Countinho Selma Countinho Mary Lou DeFauw Robert DeGrazia Noah Daoud Joan Desmond Ethel Dixon Alice Dolf Irene Ernard Walter Ewell Antoinette Feldmann Bill Gergosian Louie Giordano Alice Union Glover Joseph Glowacki Bill and Loraine Goretski Anita Spaniola Heitman Dave and Jean Heleski Trudy Houle Michael Ingram Nada Isac William F. Janelle III Lucy Kammer Irene Kay Robert Kimble Cathy Krenzer Mary Ann Kristopik Caroline Langa Lee Family Salvatore Lipuma Myrna Logan Rick Lowery Drew Lund Mary Alice Lynch Sheryl Tominac Machesky Sherry Madden Baby Ian McGrath Kausha Muthukude Barbara Neff Robert Neven Myra Nona Norbert Ostrowski Monica Papineau Brian Peaslee Ana Tleta Penala Ilona Perczak Diane Puvalowski Elizabeth Randall Loretta Jane Reid Victor L. Reid Arnold Robinson Helen Rocca Kathy Rohr Cecilia Roll Melvin Rule Robert Saccaro Phil Savaglio Albert Seychel Mary Ann Skaggs Blanche Marie Smith Michael Spaniola Anne Spencer Dennis Van Stednas Bill Sullivan Trevor Sullivan Deanna Swincicki Charles Tarpley Amy Tschirhart Marietherese Walbridge Chuck Waldron Rita Wallis John Wate Karl Wolfe May 20,

6 Please pray for our Military Sgt. Daniel J. Allen, US Army Ltc. Eric Ansorge PhD, US Army Patrick Paul Atallah, USMC Christopher Babcock, USAF Specialist Robert J. Bain, US Army Envin E. Billings, US Army Corey Brady, US Navy Capt. Matthew Cain, US Army LCpl. Matthew T. Canfield, US MC Pat Carroll, USAF, Shrine 61, MIA SSGT Anthony Carter USAF MA Charles Dagher, US Navy L.Cpl. Jacob Dagher USMC Crisanto R. Delos, USCG Specialist Raymond Dorierty PV2E2 Melissa Ducastel, US Army Capt. Elena Elwart, US Army Capt. Jason D. Everts, US Army Thomas Fern, USAF LCpl. Sarah Fitzpatrick, USMC Sr. A. Samuel Flannery, USAF Brian France, Navy LCpl. Helen Girardot, USMC Flt. Cmdr. Troy Perry Glendye, USCG Joseph Haddad, USMC SSgt. Daniel Hagan, USAF Maj. Richard Holt, USAF Capt. Kevin Joyce, US Army Capt Justin Kuhlmann, US Army 2 nd Lt. Nicholas Robert Langan, US Army LCpl. Kyle Macey, USMC SSgt. Brian MacKenzie, USAF Private Kyle Madry, US Army Lt. Tomek Maka, CHC US Navy Quinn Marquard, US Army Reserve Spec. Christopher Mastantuono, US Army Sgt. Jonathan D. Maten, US Army GS13 Dan Marem MI BN Major Christopher Mellon, USMC Sgt. Beau G. Messer, US Army Sgt. Alan Mullin, US Army Cmdr. Peter T. Murphy, US Navy E3 Seaman Blake E. Nasrey, US Navy Airman Sean P. O Dell, USAF SSGT Ryan W. Oke, USAF Capt. Daniel P. Palmer, US Army Seaman Jason Palmer, US Navy Capt. John F. Palmer, US Army Capt. Martin J. Palmer, US Army Ch 1LT Michael P. Palmer USAR Lt. Paul V. Palmer US Army Lt. Kent Peaslee, US Air Force Lt. Col. Loren D. Penney, US Army Sam Piontkowski, USMC 1st Capt. Johnny Pruitt, ASAF Anthony Reynolds, USAF Maj. David N. Roberts, USMC Lt. Col. Eric J. Simpson, FA Capt. Michael Szalma, US Army Lt. Dan Totsch National Guard MK2 Cody Vitale, USCG Spec. David Wittla, US Army 1 st Private Wyatt Wray, USMC US Navy Jack C. Zimmerman Spc. Nathaniel C. Zyren US Army Please notify us with additions or when one of our members can be removed. Thank you! Life Matters In the days leading up to Pentecost, the disciples prayed for the coming of the Holy Spirit. We too pray for his coming, and for his power that renews the face of the earth and brings about the victory of life. Holy Spirit, At the dawn of creation, You brought order out of chaos, Light out of darkness, Life out of nothingness. Breathe on us once again, And change this culture of death Into a Culture of Life. Inspire in your people A spirit of generous welcome For each and every life, No matter how unexpected or dependent That life may be. Holy Spirit, You are the Advocate. As you fill us with Yourself, Make us advocates For the unborn and all the vulnerable, Until we are all united In the endless life and joy of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever. Amen. (Priests for Life) Rachel s Vineyard Rachel's Vineyard Retreats: Healing the pain of abortion one weekend at a time Experience the abundant compassion of Jesus Christ on a Rachel s Vineyard Retreat. Detroit Rachel s Vineyard Call: English or Spanish info@detroitrachelsvineyard.org Pictured left: Reverend Edward J. Prus (Center), beloved former Pastor of National Shrine of the Little Flower Parish ( ), with Suzanne and Brad Cross 82, Alumni Association President, at the birthday celebration Mass for Fr. Ed at Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish, formerly St. James Catholic Church, in Ferndale, MI. Problem Pregnancy? Problem Pregnancy Center can help. Call Hurting from an abortion experience? Call Rachel s Vineyard at Sin has increased but grace has far surpassed it. Romans 5:20 6 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica

7 Thoughts from Monsignor McClory (Continued from cover page) preceded by prayer: On the day of Pentecost, the Spirit of the Promise was poured out on the disciples, gathered together in one place. While awaiting the Spirit, all these with one accord devoted themselves to prayer. (Acts 2:1; 1:14), The Spirit who teaches the Church and recalls for her everything that Jesus said was also to form her in the life of prayer. (CCC 2623) (2) What is the role of the Holy Spirit in our prayer? There are so many images of the Holy Spirit. This leads to a variety of ways to understand the role of the Holy Spirit. Today we focus on one specific role: How the Holy Spirit is part of our prayer. We pray to the Holy Spirit and we ask the Holy Spirit to help us pray. The Holy Spirit helps us to pray and prays for us, advocates for us. "The Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes with sighs too deep for words." Rom 8:26. The Holy Spirit, the artisan of God's works, is the master of prayer. (CCC 741) The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) states: in order to pray, one must have the will to pray. Nor is it enough to know what the Scriptures reveal about prayer: one must also learn how to pray. Through a living transmission (Sacred Tradition) within the believing and praying Church, The Holy Spirit teaches the children of God how to pray. (CCC 2650) (3) What is our response? How can we activate the Holy Spirit more vibrantly in our prayer life? We should ask for a greater outpouring or release of the Holy Spirit in our lives. We should pray throughout the day to the Holy Spirit in events big and small. In today s second reading, we hear: To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit. (1 Cor. 12:7) Elsewhere, St. Paul states: "Pray at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication." Eph 6:18 The Catechism gives us some key insights into the role of the Holy Spirit in our prayer: call upon the Holy Spirit every day, especially at the beginning and the end of every important action (CCC 2670) It is right and good to pray so that the coming of the kingdom of justice and peace may influence the march of history, but it is just as important to bring the help of prayer into humble, everyday situations. (CCC 2660) We learn to pray at certain moments but his Spirit is offered us at all times, in the events of each day, to make prayer spring up from us. (CCC 2659) A very simple way to pray at all times is to regularly invoke the Holy Spirit throughout the day. It can be as simple as the prayer Come, Holy Spirit or perhaps a more extended time of prayer. When you are getting ready to answer a phone call or meet with someone or go to an event just take the time to ask the Holy Spirit to give you what you need to respond to that situation. You can do this silently in the quiet of your own heart in real time as the situation is unfolding. For example, someone might come to you and you begin to sense that they really need guidance and input. Rather than just giving your quick opinion, pray interiorly to the Holy Spirit to be guided as to what to say or whether you should say nothing at all and just listen. The Pentecost Sequence that we sing today expresses these sentiments in a beautiful prayer, one that we can recite again and again: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love. Prayer Companion Ministry starting this Sunday! I am very excited to announce a new ministry at our parish. On Sunday, May 20, following the 9:00 AM Mass, our parish will begin a new ministry called the Prayer Companion Ministry. In some respects, this is a re launch of something Fr. Prus supported years ago at Shrine: after the 9:00 AM Masses, we will offer the opportunity to have fellow parishioners pray with you for your specific needs. Prayer companions are parishioners with the charisms to pray with those in need of consolation and prayer. They will minister in teams to listen to and pray with whatever is on your heart. Prayer is a powerful tool in helping us grow in our relationship with God. It is also a support within our community when we are struggling and need to reach out to others for intercession on our behalf. Prayer is healing. Prayer gives hope. Prayer brings the Holy Spirit into the spaces of our lives where we most need God, opening our hearts and allowing His grace to fill us. We invite all those who desire to be prayed with to join members of the Prayer Companion Ministry in the St. Therese Chapel following the 9:00 AM Mass each week and allow God s Mercy and Love to permeate your life. In Jesus, Msgr. Bob McClory PastorRector May 20,

8 Religious Formation Preschool Religious Formation Registration has started for Preschool Religious Formation We are now accepting preschool registrations for the upcoming fall for those pottytrained 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 Thank You! Thank you to the religious formation families who have contributed to Operation Rice Bowl during Lent. A check for $574 will be going to help Catholic Relief Services help the poor. We also had a Popsicle fundraiser earlier this month to help the Father Joe Poor Families program in Ecuador. The kids were thrilled to celebrate what was hopefully the end of our long, long winter while supporting a worthy cause! K 8 Classes: Our last class is May 14. Catechists will walk the children in grades K through 6 to the church for the second half of their class session for a prayer service. First Communion children should bring any religious articles they received as gifts to be blessed by the priest. We will also recognize our 6 th graders as they graduate to our 7/8 grade program in the fall. Parents are encouraged to join us! 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. We are now accepting registrations for the Religious Formation year for children not attending Catholic school. Please contact Renee Cramer at rcramer@shrinechurch.com or starting Monday, April 9 for a new student registration packet. Registration has started for the Religious Formation Year Registration packets will be available for pickup to all currently enrolled grades Preschool Grade 8 afterschool Religious Formation families. If you are new to the program or would like to register a new sibling, please contact Renee Cramer 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 (K6), Mondays from 4:30 5:35 pm or 6 7:05 pm at Shrine Catholic Grade School. Grades 7 & 8, Mondays 6:15 7:30 pm at Shrine Catholic Academy. High School Youth Ministry (912), Mondays from 7:00 8:30 pm in the Church Youth Room. Religious Formation for Special Needs meets on Wednesdays from 6:00 7:00 pm Children who are at least 7 years old and are not baptized will be placed in the RCIA adapted for Children program. The Preschool Religious Formation, High School Youth Ministry and RCIA programs are designed for all parish families while the K-8 programs are geared specifically to public school or home-schooled children. Confirmation Servant Ministry Opportunities Oakview Cemetery Flag Placing Saturday, May 26, :00 am to 12:00 noon On thesaturday before Memorial Day, (May 26, 2018), the Royal Oak Memorial Societywill be placing flags at each of the veteran's graves. If this works for you and you can attend, with at least one parent, please Mrs. Tracy at jtracy@shrinechurch.com with the words "Oakview Flags" in the subject line or see the signup genius linked in the mailchimp that was sent ( 8 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica

9 First Holy Communion Congratulations to the following children who received our Lord in the Most Holy Eucharist for the first time! Isabella Agius Ella Daly Samantha Kelley Keegan Nichols Mya Sobeck Jack Alvarez Eva Daris Nikolai Kollenberg Jane Ovies Anthony Soma Benedict Amefu Charlotte Davidson Ella Lamb Quinn Patterson Vivienne Srivatsa Julian Andare Michael Day Rachel Lanfear Harry Pearce Grace Sullivan Anya Andrzejak Claire DeJager Jacob Lee Jackson Perry Dash Sweeney Rowan Armstrong Lucca DelBeccaro Mason Lehman Anna Pilkinton Claire Swonder Isabella Badanjek Damian Diaz Natalie Lenda Lucas Pilkinton Stacey Tan Theresa Baldiga Samantha Donley William Lincoln Kara Piper Urika Tan Oliver Ballinger Ian Dumont Dominic Lopez Cameron Powers Dario Tawfeq Robert Beeckman Kevin Erickson Maggie Loree Giuliana Revitzer Riley Terrien Jenna Bellissimo Liam Erickson Aidan Malloy Evan Ridley Steven Thomas Will Bernacki Laila Gray Connor Malloy Robert Roco Nora Tillman Vivienne Berryman Claire Grondz Tessa Mattina Charlotte RyanElbert Graham Tobin Evan Binelli Jack Groom Emily McDonald Bridget Schram Nicholas Tschirhart William Bofferding Aidan Groth Aidan McLachlan Aubrey Sennott Nicholas Valdez Giuseppe Bonanni Brandon Hargis Addison Meissner Julia Serraiocco James Walker Drew Cayetano Claire Heiler Juan Mendez George Sharrak Ethan Wielgat Connor Chabie Ella Hurley Peter Mutschler Joseph Shea Willliam Wist Valentino Claudio Emil Hyzopski Sylvia Mobily Alyssa Sigurdson Avery Wood Liam Colasuonno Gracie Ivanovic Finnegan Moran Samantha Singler Charlotte Worcester Christian Coletta Troy Jesse Chelsea Myrick Daniel Skandalaris Francesca Zalewski Giorgia Cusumano Mary Kacir Eleanor Nadeau Sebastian Smith Joshua Zboril First Communion Families First Communion children and their families are invited to the 12:30 pm Mass on Sunday, June 3 as we celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi. The Feast of Corpus Christi celebrates the institution of the Eucharist by Christ at the Last Supper. Children should wear their First Communion clothes and plan on joining in the Eucharistic procession following the Mass. We will celebrate with ice cream afterwards! From the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica A Gift for You! The Best Catholic Content All In One Place We are pleased to offer you a free subscription to FORMED.org. Entertaining movies, enlightening programs, inspiring talks, and a great selection of popular ebooks all just a click away! It s easy to get started: Go to formed.org/register Enter Access Code: NJGQ2W Enter your and create a password (you ll need this to login later) You re all ready to access the inspiring and engaging content on FORMED! We recommend you start with Opening the Word FORMED Pick of the Week May 20,

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12 Shrine Devotional Groups Rosary for the Unborn ~ Every Sunday at 5 pm in the Adoration Chapel Mother of Perpetual Help and Chaplet of Divine Mercy Devotions Tuesdays 6:40 pm St. Thérèse Chapel Love of God Charismatic Prayer Group ~ Join us for prayer and praise! We meet each Tuesday in the St. Thérèse Chapel at 8:00 pm. If you have questions, call Militia of the Immaculata ~ (founded by St. Maximilian Kolbe in 1917) ~ Every Wednesday evening at 8:00 pm in the Martin Room. Pray a rosary, discuss a reading by St. Maximilian Kolbe, and recite several beautiful prayers. For more information, visit God the Father of All Mankind Prayer Group ~ Established Oct 7, 2012, meet the first Sunday of the month at 5:30 pm. Pray a Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Prayer of the Rosary of the Father, read and reflect on a brief excerpt from Mother Eugenia Ravasio's 'The Father Speaks to His Children', and pray together for our intentions. In the Conference Center Room C. Visit for more information. Legion of Mary First organized in Dublin, Ireland in 1921, we are a worldwide organization of Catholics who sanctify themselves through prayer and apostolic work in union with our Lady under the guidance of a priest. Meet every Tuesday from 7:15 8:45 pm in the Conference Center Room B. For more information, visit or contact Teresa Rostron at Sacramental Life at Shrine Basilica Reconciliation After 6:30 am Mass weekdays; Saturdays 3:00 4:30 pm and after the 4:30 pm Mass Baptism Most Sundays 2 pm contact the parish office at x1410 Adult Baptism, First Holy Communion & Confirmation (RCIA) Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults ~ Shrine welcomes and prepares adults for full participation in the sacramental life of the church. Contact Mr. John LaCroix at Marriage Contact the parish office at x1410 at least six months in advance Spiritual Care for the Sick and Homebound Notify Paula Dixon, Pastoral Associate, at x1411 if there is an illness, a need for homebound ministry or hospitalization Anointing of the Sick Celebrated at various times throughout the year. Call the parish office at anytime in case of serious illness Mass Intentions Request in person at the parish office Funeral Planning Contact the parish office at x 1410 to arrange funeral or memorial services DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET WEDNESDAYS at 3 O CLOCK SHRINE ADORATION CHAPEL Gather together to pray and/or sing with us Our Lord s message for our generation Our Lord said to St. Faustina, Whoever will recite it will receive great mercy at the hour of death All people benefit from prayer, including those praying Pray for Vocations 31 Club Pick a day of the month and signup at the church entrance. No Dues. No Meetings. Just Prayers. 12 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica

13 St. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat Center St. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat and Conference Center, Schoolcraft, Detroit, Praying the Labyrinth Thursday, May 31 7:00 9:00 pm The Labyrinth is an ancient Christian prayer form often seen as a metaphor for our Spiritual journey, A Pilgrimage to the Holy. Participants will learn about the history and movements of the Labyrinth as well as experience walking and praying the Labyrinth. Guys and Gals Twilight Gathering Thursday, June 21 7:00 9:30 pm Guys and gals, relax, share refreshment, step away from the chaos and enjoy the peaceful outdoors and casual fellowship. To register for either, contact Lynnette Marshall at or online at OUR FAITH OUR FAMILY OUR FUTURE ADOPT A SHRINE PARISH TEEN ATTENDING THE STEUBENVILLE CONFERENCE Shrine Parish is sending students to the Steubenville Conference in Steubenville, Ohio, in June, The Steubenville Conference gathers 2,500 teens from the Midwest region and the teens experience a very personal relationship with Christ through prayer, praise and worship, and meeting other Catholic teens. Each participant is expected to cover the cost for the conference and bus travel. We would like to help our teens pay for the bus cost with your donations. If you would like to adopt a Shrine Parish Steubenville attendee please send a check made out to Shrine Church in the amount of $25. You may send the checks to: National Shrine of the Little Flower Parish, 2100 W. 12 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI Please mark the envelope: Steubenville c/o Christine Wist. Thank you for your continued support. If you have any questions you may contact Christine Wist, Parish Youth Minister, atcwist@shrinechurch.com or Steven Anderson, SHS Campus Minister, at anderson@shrineschools.com. COME AND SEE Wednesday Evening Prayer Gathering A Holy Spirit Driven Evangelization Outreach Wednesday, May 23 7:00 pm in the Church Enjoy one half hour of Sacred Music, Prayer, Scripture and Preaching Bring a Friend or two! Follow up with Fellowship and Refreshments in Heritage Hall Welcome St. Mary School, Pinckney, MI Thursday, May 24 Book a Tour of the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica Plan a trip to visit the beautiful National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica. View the spectacular artistry of sculpture and marble, the magnificent church in the round. During warmer weather, see the gardens or walk the grounds to visit the peaceful surroundings. Docents will guide you on your way to detail the extravagant history of the church. Groups of all sizes are welcome. Please call in advance so that preparations can be made for your visit. To make arrangements, call Jack Hoolehan at x1423 or jhoolehan@shrinechurch.com. Tours are not available on weekends or holidays. May 20,

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15 South Oakland Vicariate Council of Catholic Women Marge Caram at Love God. Love Others. Serve Both To Our Nurses and Health Ministry Leaders: Thank You for Making a Difference Jesus, you are the Healer who calls all nurses to serve and to care for people in your name. As we carry out this holy ministry, be with us, bless us with the wisdom of your Holy Spirit and fill us with the compassion that allows us to put the needs of those we serve before all else. In the midst of this highly technological and often impersonal age, let us not forget that nursing is fundamentally about being with people in need. It is about touch a listening presence a willing and compassionate heart that sees beyond symptoms and signs of illness to a person in need and to their community of concern. Help us to embrace the charism that is nursing to make it our own and, in so doing, to bring your healing presence into the lives of people in need. In Your holy name we pray. Amen Lending Library As we celebrate Pentecost, we hear about the gifts of the Holy Spirit. What are these gifts and how do they impact our lives? Do they matter at all? You won't find the theological definition of wisdom, understanding, knowledge, counsel, piety and fear of the Lord in a standard dictionary. Would you like to reflect on the meaning and purpose of these gifts and learn to pray for and cultivate them? You can find the answer to these questions in Mitch Finley's bookthe 7 GIFTS of the HOLY SPIRIT. As a bonus, the last chapter gives a summary of the fruits of the Holy Spirit. Regular library hours are Sundays 10 am to 2 pm and Fridays 9:15 am to noon, in the Conference Center, Room C (across from the alley from the Northwood parking lot). For information call Kathy McGuire at or Yvonne Lesiak at The lending Library will be closed on memorial day weekend, May 25 May 27. Please come and browse when we reopen on June 3. May 20,

16 Thank You For Your Generous Stewardship Sacred Heart Major Seminary Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron will ordain three men to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Detroit at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament this Saturday, May 19. Deacons Mark Livingston and Christopher Muer prepared to become our shepherds at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, which is the archdiocese s college and graduate seminary. Deacon John Maksym prepared at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary in Boston. Your CSA gifts support our seminarians in formation as well as the permanent diaconate program. Sacred Heart s student body als includes lay women and men earning graduate and undergraduate degrees and diplomas in religious studies at the seminary to serve in parish ministry throughout the archdiocese. To make a gift to the Catholic Services Appeal or for more information about CSAfunded programs, go to or call Martin Alves, Shrine Director of Development at x1455. SHRINE 2018 CSA UPDATE CSA Parish Target Goal: $268, CSA 2018 Pledge Total: $162, Percentage of Goal Attained: 60% Number of Participants: 503 Participation Goal: 1,000 (50%) Average Gift Amount: $ Cash Collected/Payments: $101, (61%) New Contributors: 48 CSA Donations via Credit Card or Electronic Fund Transfer Some Shrine parishioners have requested that their CSA donation be deducted via their credit card or through their bank as an electronic fund transfer. In past years, the archdiocese has forwarded paperwork to the parishioner s home to request completion and submission of the pertinent data needed for the transaction. This year the AOD has changed its process and will no longer mail enrollment forms that allow you to set up your CSA account via credit card or electronic fund transfer. Instead, the AOD asks that you either make your payment online at shrine.aodcsa.org or call between 10 am and 5 pm MondayFriday. The Shrine Development Department will make note of this new process in their letter of appreciation to donors but, in case anyone wishes to proactively contact the AOD, you are encouraged to do so by way of the information above. We apologize for any inconvenience and encourage you to call the Development Department at x1420 if you have questions. PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO CONSIDER YOUR 2018 CSA COMMITMENT As the 2018 theme of the CSA campaign Opening Doors to Grow With Christ, suggests, Jesus encourages us to examine our lives and reflect about how each of us may enter into a deeper personal relationship with Him and how we can open doors so that others may also have a personal encounter with Him. When we support the CSA, we support a multitude of ministries, programs and services that involve us in our local Church. We renew our personal commitment to Christ and His disciples and act in the spirit of Christian stewardship and evangelization. Many thanks to those who have participated in this important appeal in the past. The parish goal for 2018 is $268,777. As Christian stewards and people of faith, we are called to accept God s gifts gratefully, nurture them wisely, share them in charity, and give back to God a portion of what we have in time, talent and treasure to support the Kingdom of God on earth. We urge you to consider as generous a donation as possible in support of the mission of Christ s Church in the spirit of stewardship and evangelization. Please prayerfully consider a gift to the CSA or for more information about CSArelated funded programs, go to or call Martin Alves, Shrine Director of Development at x1455. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to this important diocesan ministry. 16 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica

17 NEEDED: Your Gardening Expertise and Care Gardeners are needed to help maintain the beauty of the grounds of the Basilica. Most areas are shrub beds that need tender loving care including edging and weeding. Planting of annuals and perennials is requested in other gardens. Help is also needed to assist gardeners with mulching and other chores. The only requirement: whatever time you can donate. This is a good opportunity for confirmation students and those in need of community volunteer hours. (IF YOU HAD A GARDEN AREA LAST YEAR AND WISH TO KEEP THAT SECTION PLEASE NOTIFY ME SO THAT AREA IS HELD FOR YOU) Contact Daniel Torresan at dannydjt@wideopenwest.com or call Knotes from the Knights Fellow parishioners of the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica: Council of the Knights of Columbus would like to extend a special thanks to all who generously donated during our semi annual Mentally Impaired (MI) Drive, otherwise known as the Tootsie Roll Drive, during the weekend of Palm Sunday, March Knights of Columbus Council The Michigan State Council directs us to conduct the MI Drive on Palm Sunday and Columbus Day weekends each year to raise money to help people with intellectual disabilities. 20% of our net income goes to the Michigan State Council Charities, including Special Olympics. As a council, we donate the other eighty percent to the following local charities: Kids on the Go, Mary s Children, National Shrine of the Little Flower Special Needs Catechism Class, Rose Hill, On My Own of Michigan, the Down Syndrome Guild of Southeast Michigan and FAR Therapeutic Arts and Recreation. As you can see, 100% of our net income goes directly to charities within our community. Again, thank you for your generosity. National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica Knights of Columbus Council Holy Land Pilgrimage Terra Sancta Pilgrimages, with Franciscan friar Fr. Alex Kratz, will be leading a Catholic Pilgrimage to the Holy Land from October 8 22, This lifechanging 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 $4,299 (all expenses included, round trip from Detroit, three daily meals, all tips and taxes). $500 deposit due at registration. Orientation Meeting is August 5. Next pilgrimage: May 620, Call or mrspattig@yahoo.com. Summer Camp Employment... more than just a job! Summer Jobs Available Port Sanilac, Michigan Make a Difference that lasts Positively influence youth Develop your career skills Collaborate with a great team Work in a Christian environment and share your faith! We re hiring seasonal staff ages 17+ at CYO Girls Camp, Camp Ozanam, and CYO Boys Camp for summer Staff members benefit from working with all kinds of children, forming positive connections and helping to meet each camper s social and emotional needs. Many of our staff will say that it s not what you give to the campers it s what you get from them! Our camps are located on the beautiful Lake Huron shoreline full of sunrises, sandy summer beach, and amazing starry nights. You will gain important life skills communication, team work, leadership, responsibility, creativity, critical thinking and problem solving in a fast paced environment that is anything but dull, boring, or predicable! Positions begin June 18, Find out more about summer employment at Camps Connect and join our team of staff that changes lives: May 20,

18 Shrine Homeschooling Families Holy Hour: E v e r y Thursday, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm i n t h e Adoration Chapel. Please bring your children to adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Stay for a couple of minutes or stay for an hour. Jesus is waiting to shine His love on your family. For general information a b o u t S h r i n e Homeschooling Families, call Mrs. Melanie Smith at or melsuesmith@gmail.com. SAVE THE DATE Thursday, September 27, 2018 Michigan Shooting Center (2500 Kern Road, Lake Orion MI 48360) Join us for an action-packed tournament! Stay Tuned for more information coming soon! SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR LIFE! Right to Life of Michigan will be bringing their program Chalk it Up for Life: Babies are a Gift from God to Shrine following Shrine s Vacation Bible School on Tuesday, June 19. This is an outdoor chalk drawing event for all preregistered youth in grades K12. The event is a creative and lifeaffirming activity depicting the beauty, dignity and value of human life, born and unborn. Each participant will be provided sidewalk chalk for their drawing. There will be AWARDS based on the drawings: Judges will select and award 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd place winners in each grade group. All youth will receive a special Right to Life of Michigan participation keepsake. Checkin time will be Noon 12:35 pm Registration information coming soon! Preregister, participate and show your support for Life. Blessings, Paula Dixon Parent/Tot classes at Shrine Early Childhood Center Dear Families, At our Shrine Early Childhood Center not only do we have a fabulous preschool that serves 3, 4, and 5year olds, but we also offer a program for 2year olds and their parents, grandparents, or caregivers to attend. Currently, we offer these classes on Wednesdays and Fridays. In the fall, we will be offering these classes with a different time schedule. The new schedule will be either a Tuesday or Thursday class from 8:30 10:00 am. You may choose to sign up for one day a week or two, whichever works best for your schedule. If you would like to come observe a class between now and the end of the year to see if this is something that would work for you and your twoyear old, please call our school office at Here are some of the parent s comments that currently are enrolled in these classes: Best decision I ve made was to join the parent /tot program. My daughter loves it and is so excited to see her teacher and her friends every week. Highly recommended as a start for any little one. ~ Christy Brocavich Mom and Tot has been a wonderful blend of faith, family, and education. The program provides routine for the kids, while allowing for the kids to grow as individuals. We look forward to every class! ~ Jennifer Dillon I am thrilled to have found Shrine's Parent/Tot program. It's the only one like it in the area and it is the perfect transition for my toddler. She loves going to school and gets the interaction with other children to prepare her for preschool. I also love having the one opportunity to participate in a program like this with my child before she's off on her own being a part of her introduction to learning is something I'll forever cherish. ~ Amanda Stier 18 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica

19 Performing Arts / Academics Musical Theatre Interactive Shrine Performing Arts Camp STEM Camp Sports Knights Knights Power Strength & Conditioning Boys and Girls Basketball Dance Football Boys Lacrosse Coed Soccer Girls Volleyball June August 2018 at Shrine Catholic High School Learn more / Register at shrineschools.com May 20,

20 ATTENTION GRADUATES of SHRINE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Shrine Catholic High School is working hard to build up its alumni data base and we need your help! If you are a graduate of Shrine Catholic High School or grade school, we want to hear from you! Please send us an with your name, address, phone number, year of graduation, and an update about where your life has taken you thus far to Elizabeth Rademacher at erademacher@shrinechurch.com FUNDRAISER FOR THE WELCOME INN OLIVER WEDNESDAY, MAY 30 7:00 PM RECEPTION 8:00 PM CURTAIN The South Oakland Citizens for the Homeless (SOCH) is sponsoring the Dickens Classic, Oliver, to benefit the Welcome Inn, the only day center in this area for the homeless. The performance takes place at Dunstan s Theatre and will be held on Wednesday, May 30, beginning with a 7:00 pm reception followed by curtain time at 8:00 pm at the outdoor Greek Theatre at Cranbrook located at 400 Lone Pine Road in Bloomfield Hills, Tickets are available for $20 by calling Norma at Thank you for supporting the homeless. WHEN SONGS HAD LOVELY MELODIES SINGALONG LUNCHEON FOR SENIORS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 Noon 2:00 pm Fellowship Center St. Mary Catholic Church Downtown Royal Oak 730 South Lafayette Space is Limited Reserve Early RSVP to George Krinke by Friday, June 1, 2018 Call x 205 FOR WIDOWED MEN AND WOMEN Sunday, June 3 2:30 pm Lunch at Pegasus (24935 Jefferson Avenue, St. Clair Shores) RSVP by Thursday, May 31 to Marilyn at Thursday, June 7 Cards/Games 2:00 4:00 pm Sts. John & Paul ( Mile, Washington Twp) For additional information, call Ellen at Friday, June 22 Cards/Games 1:00 3:45 pm St. Therese Lisieux (48115 Schoenherr between 21 and 22 Mile Roads) For additional information, call Nanette at Sponsored by Widowed Friends, a peer support group. For further information about Widowed Friends, come visit our website at 20 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica

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