National Shrine Basilica Lent and Holy Week

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1 NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE LITTLE FLOWER BASILICA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH March 25, 2018 Palm Sunday of the Lord s Passion jx j ÄÄ Ux t UtÇw Éy ]ÉçyâÄ ` áá ÉÇtÜç W áv ÑÄxá AAA Thoughts from Monsignor McClory Dear Parish Family: Are you having a good Lent? It s not too late On Ash Wednesday, I shared that I hoped to have a really good Lent. Some years I have had excellent Lents and others less so. That prompted a few questions from parishioners about what it means to have a good Lent. What does that look like? In my own life, I can look back to the Lent of 1994 as an example of a really good Lent. I approached that Lent with a very clear focus: to allow the Lord to use Lent to give me clarity about whether or not I should become a priest. At the time, I was an active young adult at Shrine as a parishioner, helping to lead a young adult group and involved in other activities. I had graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 1991 and had been practicing law for about three years at a firm in Detroit. I was living in my hometown of Royal Oak. The spiritual discipline of Lent was the best focus for deepening my relationship with Jesus and listening to His voice. I quieted down a few things by fasting and a renewed focus on prayer. Through this time, I opened my heart to try to discern. As Lent came to an end, I realized that I thought God was calling me to be a priest, but I knew I was called to enter the seminary. That Lent was transformative since it gave me a clear direction as to the next steps in my life. I realized I did not have to settle the question of whether I was definitively called to the priesthood (ultimately that is also the decision of the bishop, not just the candidate). I was given what I needed at that time: clarity about what to do next. Of course, upon entering the seminary, the Holy Spirit confirmed that discernment and I am so very blessed to be a priest. Lent of 1994 propelled me into the seminary and culminated in the first time I offered Mass as a priest: right here at Shrine on May 23, That I am now the pastor here is a tremendous blessing for me and the fulfillment of so many streams of the Holy Spirit working in my life. National Shrine Basilica Lent and Holy Week Stations of the Cross 7:00 pm Every Friday During Lent Palm Sunday, March 25, :30, 9:00 and 10;45 am, 12:30, 4:00 (Spanish), 6:00 pm Masses Holy Thursday, March 29, :30 am Morning Prayer 7:00 pm Mass of the Lord s Supper Good Friday, March 30, :30 am Morning Prayer 12:00 pm Stations of the Cross 1:00 pm Liturgy of the Passion Holy Saturday, March 31, :30 am Morning Prayer 11:00 am Blessing of the Baskets 9:00 pm Easter Vigil Mass Easter Sunday, April 1, :30, 9:00, 10:45 am, 12:30, 4:00 pm (Spanish) Masses No 6:00 pm Mass (Continued on page 7) 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. 415 Rev. Joseph Lang, Associateext. 412 Rev. John Kopson, Associateext. 419 Rev. Kevin Roelant, Associateext. 416 Deacon Dave Casnovsky Mrs. Paula Dixon, Pastoral Associate in Christian Serviceext. 411 Mr. Rob Abbott, Director of Liturgical Musicext. 442 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. 432 Director of Development, Mr. Marty Alvesext. 455 Director Annual Fund & Alumni Relations, Mrs. Elizabeth Rademacher ext. 418 Director Marketing and Communications, Mrs. Christine Renner ext. 444 Development Assistant, Ms. Brenda Braidwoodext. 420 Bookkeeper, Mrs. Mary Hawkinsext. 413 Parish Receptionist, Mrs. Charlene Lewandowskiext. 410 Administrative Assistant, Mrs. Kathy Morris. ext. 448 Director of Hispanic Ministry, Ms. Martha Galindo National Shrine Director, Church Tours/Gift Shop, Mr. Jack Hoolehanext. 423 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. 423) 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. 410 SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Parish members, please contact the parish office at ext. 410 at least six months in advance SPIRITUAL CARE FOR THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND Please contact Paula Dixon, Pastoral Associate, at ext. 411, 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. 423 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. 2 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica

3 MASS INFORMATION including Readings of the Week and Intentions Monday, March 26 Is 42:17/Ps 27:1, 2, 3, 1314 [1a]/Jn 12:111 Sunday, April 1 Easter Sunday 6:30 am Mass Monsignor Robert McClory Intention John L. Marshall Servers Harry Curoe, Charlie Curoe 8:30 am Mass Fr. John Kopson Intention Intentions of Fr. Jim Grau Servers Jean Simonson, John Simonson 7:00 pm Mass Msgr. Ronald Browne Tuesday, March 27 Is 49:16/Ps 71:12, 34a, 5ab6ab, 15 and 17 [cf. 15ab]/ Jn 13:2133, :30 am Mass Fr. Kevin Roelant Intention Leon Jimenez Servers Grace Haley, McKenna RyanElbert 8:30 am Mass Fr. Joe Lang Sunday Masses Intention James Sangregaro 7:30 am Mass Fr. Joe Lang Servers Charlie Ruokolainen, Alejandro Claudio Intention Christine Anne Smolinski Lectors Marjie Chouinard, Mike Holcomb Wednesday, March 28 Servers Patrick Pullis, Owen Pullis Is 50:49a/Ps 69:810, 2122, 31 and 3334 [14c]/ Hospitality Mary Ann Skaggs, Team Mt 26:1425 6:30 am Mass Fr. Joe Lang 9:00 am Mass Monsignor Robert McClory Intention Intentions of Zane Daniel Jackson Intention Bill and Judy Copple Servers Ben Vidosh, Frank Vidosh Lectors Liam Flynn, Angela Bonello Servers Maggie Huber, Alejandro Claudio, 8:30 am Mass* Monsignor Robert McClory Carter Buchanan, Collin Buchanan Intention Intentions of Mike and Lucy Ortiz Hospitality Tony Recchia, Team Servers Monika Parkila, Tess Tillman 10:45 am Mass Fr. John Kopson Thursday, March 29 Intention Faida Mansour Holy Thursday Lectors Lloyd West, Ivan Herring Ex 12:18, 1114/Ps 116:1213, 1516bc, 1718 [cf. 1 Cor 10:16]/1 Cor 11:2326/Jn 13:115 8:30 am Morning Prayer Fr. Joe Lang 7:00 pm Mass of the Lord s Supper Fr. John Kopson Lectors Colleen Graveline, Apryl Voner Servers Alexander LaCroix, Sam Owens, Lucas Maceroni, Drew Kerby, Stephen Ruhle, Benjamin Pinkins M.C. Ben Vidosh Friday, March 30 Good Friday; Day of abstinence Is 52:1353:12/Ps 31:2, 6, 1213, 1516, 17, 25 [Lk 23:46]/Heb 4:1416; 5:79/Jn 18:119:42 8:30 am Morning Prayer Fr. John Kopson 1:00 Liturgy of the Passion Fr. Kevin Roelant Lectors Marlene Kowalewski, Marge Caram Servers Patrick Pullis, Joseph Kemp, Blake Smith, Ben Vidosh Saturday, March 31 Holy Saturday Gn 1:12:2 or 1:1, 2631a/Ps 104:12, 56, 10, 12, 1314, 24, 35 [30] or Ps 33:45, 67, 1213, 2022 [5b]/Gn 22:118 8:30 am Morning Prayer Fr. Kevin Roelant *denotes school mass Acts 10:34a, 3743/Ps 118:12, 1617, 2223 [24]/Col 3:14 or 1 Cor 5:6b8/Jn 20:19 or Mk 16:17or Lk 24:1335 Vigil Mass (on Saturday) 9:00 pm Easter Vigil Mass Monsignor Robert McClory Intention Intentions of Shrine Parishioners Lectors Van Rohr, Janie Lynch, Beau Opatick, Rebecca Joseph Servers Dennis Graveline, Mitchell Graveline, Jesse Hanselman, Keifer Hanselman, Sam Owens, Erik Jenkins, Stephen Ruhle, Ben Vidosh, Benjamin Pinkins, Frank Vidosh M.C. Blake Smith Servers Parker Sweeney, Manny Salas, Benjamin Pinkins M.C. TBA Hospitality Wayne Friedman, Team 12:30 pm Mass Fr. Kevin Roelant Intention Lectors Servers Veronica Agnes Zinger Jacqueline Stagner, Mary Alice Wright Blake Smith, Owen Smith, Peyton Smith, Oliver Smith M.C. Zaid Chabaan Hospitality Hugh Brennan, Team 4:00 pm Mass (Spanish) Fr. Kevin Roelant Lectors Mireya Hernandez, Gerardo Carrillo Eucharistic Ministers Nayeli Ortiz, Gloria Morales, LENTEN VICARIATE PENANCE SERVICES Monday, March 26 St. Hugo of the Hills 7:00 pm 2215 Opdyke Road, Bloomfield Hills MI Tuesday, March 27 National Shrine Basilica 7:00 pm (with Taize Prayer) 2100 West Twelve Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI March 25,

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 Mar 25 - Apr 1 Lord, Teach Us To Pray ATTENTION ALL PARISHIONERS Holy Thursday, the night of the Last Supper, holds special meaning for all priests as it is considered to be the inception of the priesthood in the Catholic Church. The Shrine Vocations Committee invites you to show your appreciation for the priests in our parish for all they do in supporting our faith community by sending them a kind note, a card, or a letter of thanks to arrive on Holy Thursday. Please, no gifts. As we all know, the demands on the clergy are always increasing and their numbers are decreasing. We encourage you to affirm their hard work and dedication with a simple thank you. We wish you a blessed and joyous Easter, and we ask you to continue to pray for religious vocations. Please let our priests know you care. Shrine Vocations Committee Sunday, March 25 Palm Sunday of the Lord s Passion Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am, 12:30 pm, 4:00 (Spanish), 6:00 pm Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive HH After All Masses Religious Formation Preschool YR 9:00 am RCIA CCSH 10:30 am Hispanic Choir Practice YR 11:30 am Lacrosse Practice GS Gym 5:00 pm Monday, March 26 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Bible Study with Fr. Kevin Roelant CCSH 1:30 pm Ladies Guild Cleanup/Inventory CCSH 3:15 pm CYO Sports Practice GS Gym 5:30 pm Legion of Mary Rosary Church 6:30 pm Parish Pastoral Council Meeting HHBR 7:00 pm Shrine Single Parent Support Meeting CCB 7:00 pm Youth Ministry YR 7:00 pm Consecration of Mary with Mass Church 7:00 pm Consecration of Mary Reception HH 8:00 pm Tuesday, March 27 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am SoulCore Exercise Class CCSH 6:00 am SoulCore Gentle Exercise CCSH 2:00 pm CYO Sports Practice GS Gym 5:30 pm Tiger Scouts Meeting GS Café 6:00 pm Boy Scout Troop 1634 YR 7:00 pm Knights of Columbus Meeting CCSH 7:00 pm Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions STC 6:40 pm Shrine Vicariate Penance Service with Taize Church 7:00 pm Legion of Mary CCB 7:00 pm Wednesday, March 28 Masses Men s Bible Study CCA 6:30 am 6:30, 8:30 am Events Calendar Treble Choir Practice Church 3:00 pm CYO Sport Practice GS Gym 5:30 pm Religious Formation Special Needs CCSH 6:00 pm Prayer Gathering Group HHBR 6:15 pm Women s Evening Study Group CCSH 7:00 pm The Mission Continues with Fr. Alex Kratz Church 7:00 pm Parish Mission Hospitality *Purple Church 8:00 pm Thursday, March 29 Morning Prayer 8:30 am CYO Sports Practice GS Gym 5:30 pm SoulCore Exercise Program CCSH 7:00 pm SoulCore Exercise Program CCSH 8:15 pm Friday, March 30 Morning Prayer 8:30 am Women s Group Study CCSH 9:00 am Lending Library CCC Closed Stations of the Cross Church 12:00 pm Liturgy of the Passion Church 1:00 pm CYO Practice GS Gym 5:30 pm Grupo de Renovacion Carismatico CCSH 7:00 pm Armada Blanca YR 7:00 pm Stations of Cross Church 7:00 pm Saturday, March 31 Morning Prayer 8:30 am CYO Sports Practice GS Gym 9:00 am Blessing of the Baskets Church 11:00 am Divine Mercy Novena STC 3:00 pm Sunday Liturgy Vigil Easter Vigil Mass 9:00 pm Sunday, April 1 Easter Sunday Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am, 12:30, 4:00 (Spanish), NO 6:00 pm Lending Library CCC Closed 4 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica

5 Banns of Marriage BANN I Marissa Johnson and Joseph Schlum BANN II Michelle Iagiunta and Justin Sobogynski 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. Richard Head Laverne Williams Chester Wolanin Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration "The loneliness of God is given to man, so that man might arise and seek God." "For if there was ever a lonely person on earth, it was Jesus Christ. The very essence of His loneliness was in the Garden of Gethsemane, when His beloved apostles slept: 'Jesus came with them to a plot of land called Gethsemane...He said to them, 'My soul is sorrowful to the point of death. Wait here and stay awake with Me.'..He came back to the disciples and found them sleeping, and He said to Peter, 'So you had not the strength to stay awake with Me for one hour?'" (Matthew 26: 3640) ~ Catherine Doherty Please call Marie Lama at or her at msuzanne1981@gmail.com if you would like to "stay awake" with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament for one hour a week. The following Holy Hours have persons who would like partners 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, noon, 9 pm. PLEASE NOTE: REGULAR ADORATION IS SUSPENDED DURING THE SACRED TRIDUUM (HOLY THURSDAY, GOOD FRIDAY, HOLY SATURDAY). SCHEDULED ADORATION STOPS AT 9 am on HOLY THURSDAY and BEGINS RIGHT AFTER THE EASTER VIGIL MASS ON HOLY SATURDAY NIGHT. THERE WILL BE ADORATION IN THE CHAPEL AFTER THE MASS OF THE LORD'S SUPPER ON HOLY THURSDAY NIGHT UNTIL CLOSING BY THE PRIESTS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP WITH OUR TRADITIONAL EASTER CLEANING OF THE ADORATION CHAPEL ON HOLY SATURDAY, CALL MARIE TO LET HER KNOW YOU WILL BE THERE. WE START AROUND 9am AND USUALLY ARE DONE BY NOON. WE DO A DEEP CLEAN OF THE CHAPEL AT THIS TIME (STATUES, STATIONS, PEWS, ALTAR,...) SUPPLIES ARE PROVIDED. COME JOIN WITH FELLOW ADORERS AND MAKE THE CHAPEL BEAUTIFUL FOR OUR LORD AND ALL WHO VISIT THE CHAPEL AT EASTER. Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, pray for us!!! Please Pray for the Sick of our Parish Tony Aiardo Rita Areddy Katalina Attisha Klaudia Attisha Catherine Basel Bernie Bastian 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 Mary Lou DeFauw Robert DeGrazia Anthony John D Alessandro Noah Daoud Joan Desmond Alice Detloff Alice Dolf Walter Ewell Bill Gergosian Louie Giordano Bill and Loraine Goretski Michael Graham Anita Spaniola Heitman Dave and Jean Heleski Stephen Hoadley Michael Ingram Nada Isac William F. Janelle III Lucy Kammer Irene Kay Cathy Krenzer Mary Ann Kristopik Caroline Langa Lee Family Salvatore Lipuma Myrna Logan Rick Lowery Dennis Lund Drew Lund Mary Alice Lynch Sheryl Tominac Machesky Baby Ian McGrath Kausha Muthukude Barbara Neff Myra Nona Norbert Ostrowski Monica Papineau Brian Peaslee Patty Poole Diane Puvalowski Elizabeth Randall Loretta Jane Reid Victor L. Reid Joel Rivera Arnold Robinson Helen Rocca Cecilia Roll Melvin Rule Robert Saccaro Phil Savaglio Albert Seychel Blanche Marie Smith Iola Sobeck Michael Spaniola Anne Spencer Dennis Van Stednas Bill Sullivan Trevor Sullivan Deanna Swincicki Charles Tarpley Marietherese Walbridge Karl Wolfe March 25,

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 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 Sgt. Ryan McWilliams, US Army Rangers 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 During this upcoming Holy Week, it is most appropriate to spend some time contemplating Christ s suffering for us; why we are called to, at times, suffer and how this speaks specifically to the Church s teaching on euthanasia and assisted suicide. The answer to the question of the meaning of suffering has been given by God to man in the Cross of Jesus Christ. Suffering, a consequence of original sin, takes on a new meaning; it becomes a sharing in the saving work of Jesus Christ. Through his suffering on the Cross, Christ has prevailed over evil and enables us, too, to overcome it. Our sufferings become meaningful and precious when united with his. As God and man, Christ has taken upon himself the sufferings of humanity, and in him human suffering itself takes on a redemptive meaning. In this union between the human and the divine, suffering brings forth good and overcomes evil Faith teaches us to seek the ultimate meaning of suffering in Christ s Passion, Death and Resurrection. (Pope John II, Tenth World Day of the Sick, February 11, 2002) If God gives you an abundant harvest of trials, it is a sign of great holiness which He desires you to attain. Do you want to become a great saint? Ask God to send you many sufferings. The flame of Divine Love never rises higher than when fed with the wood of the Cross, which the infinite charity of the Savior used to finish His sacrifice. All the pleasures of the world are nothing compared with the sweetness found in the gall and vinegar offered to Jesus Christ. That is, hard and painful things endured for Jesus Christ and with Jesus Christ. (St. Ignatius of Loyola) United with our Lady of Sorrows, let us pray this week for all those that suffer; that they may be lifted from despair and come to know in faith the redemptive meaning of their suffering. 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 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) What is a good Lent? One in which we use prayer, fasting, and almsgiving to be transformed into the disciples Jesus wants us to be. Is it too late to have a good Lent? No. We are in the season of NCAA Basketball March Madness. While most people fill out brackets at the round of 64, there are some who miss that deadline. I have a friend who always sends me an to enter a March Madness pool at the Sweet Sixteen round. It s not exactly the same since you miss out on some of the excitement of the first rounds, but you can still get the second half correct and claim a prize at the end. We are now entering Holy Week and we can recommit ourselves to use this week as an intense period of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. If you need a reboot in your Lent, start right now. Holy Week is a treasured time of the year: we remember and re present some of the most sacred moments in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Recommit yourself now and have an amazing Holy Week. Check our bulletin for time and schedule details. And, in case you were wondering: my bracket (filled out at the beginning of the tourney) has Michigan over Villanova in the finals. See you in church! In Jesus, Msgr. Bob McClory PastorRector Mission Talks Available Online! The Lord is My Light and My Salvation Parish Mission Talks by Fr. Alex Kratz, OFM, are Online! If you missed the Parish Mission or couldn t get to all the talks by Fr. Alex Kratz, they are posted on the Shrine website. To listen, go to: parishmission/ Fr. Alex s morning and evening talks are available on this link. This is a great opportunity to listen to his talks, grow deeper in faith, and share them with others who may not have been able to attend. The Mission Continues with Fr. Alex Kratz, OFM Wednesday, March 28 7:00 8:00 pm National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica Continue growing spiritually after the conclusion of our Parish Mission by joining us on the last Wednesday of Lent when Fr. Alex Kratz, OFM, takes a look at another topic integral to living the faith in our everyday lives: March 28: Spiritual Tips for the Addictions of our Age Presentation begins at 7:00 pm in the Church. Refreshments and fellowship will follow the talk at 8:00 pm in Heritage Hall. Hope to see you there! Christian Service Single Parent Support Group Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica will be hosting a support group led by Leo Niffeler, L.M.S.W., who has been a member of Shrine Parish since He has worked extensively with adults, children, teens and families for forty years. He is a recognized expert in the courts in Southeastern Michigan. Leo has conducted numerous lectures and seminars on behavioral problems of adults and children and how to resolve them. Formation of this new group is intended to provide a faithbased response to the needs of single parents where parenting can be difficult and overwhelming. The format will be educational, covering various topics related to single parenting, including: Problematic behavior in a single parent family Abuse and prevention Limit setting Building parental selfesteem and confidence Dealing with absent parent issues Importance of a support system for the single parent Guilt Faith The group will meet for ten weeks on Monday evenings March 19 through May 21 from 7:008:30 p.m. in the National Shrine of the Little Flower Conference Center, Room B. Contact Paula Dixon at x411 if you have questions. March 25,

8 Religious Formation Preschool Religious Formation Easter Break There is no Religious Formation class for Preschool on Easter, April 1. Classes resume Sunday, April 8. Our last class is April 29. Elementary Religious Formation and Sacramental Preparation Easter Break There are no Religious Formation classes for grades K 8 on April 2 (Easter break) or April 16 (Royal Oak school records day). There is class on April 9. Our last class is May 14. 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 will start accepting registrations on April 9 for the Religious Formation year for children not attending Catholic school. Please contact Renee Cramer at rcramer@shrinechurch.com or starting Mondatm April 9 for a new student registration packet. Registration starts April 23 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. Grades 7 and 8 Easter Break There are no Religious Formation classes for grades K 8 on April 2 (Easter break) or April 16 (Royal Oak school records day). There is class on April 9. Our last class is May 14. Special Kids SPECIAL NEEDS RELIGIOUS FORMATION Wednesday Evenings 6:00 7:00 pm October 11 May 9 Open to children in Kindergarten 8 th grade, this program addresses individual needs. We offer group instruction in a multiage classroom. We open with prayer and music. Group instruction may include discussions, arts and crafts, videos and opportunity for handson religion activities. We are able to provide oneonone help for your child. We follow the Adaptive Finding God Program by Loyola Press. The program is open to all parishes. Contact Renee Cramer at rcramer@shrinechurch.com or for more information or to register. The Culture Project "Love for Life" Event Join young adult missionaries from The Culture Project as they share with high school students the beauty and greatness of living Authentic Love. The Archdiocesan sponsored event takes place Sunday, March 25, beginning at 2:00 pm (doors open 1:45) at Detroit Catholic Central high school. Keynotes on Human Dignity and Sexual Integrity with Q & A. Fr. Charles Orchard from the Companions of The Cross will celebrate mass after Adoration, Confession, Praise and Worship at 4:30 PM. Dinner and DJ dance are included afterwards from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Student tickets are $10 at the door. For further questions please call Kathleen Wilson at Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica

9 AC TOR S NEED ED!! 7 th through 12 th grade students Each year our teens portray the Living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday and we are in need of actors! Actors will need to be expressive in their movements and we will need a few students to be readers. If you have questions contact Christine Wist at cwist@shrinechurch.com. Practice: Sunday, March 25 7:30 to 9:00 pm in the church Living Stations take place on Good Friday, March 30 practice from 9:30 to 11:00 am lunch in the Youth Room and Stations from noon to 1:00 pm Confirmation Servant Ministry Opportunities 2018 VBS TEEN VOLUNTEER LOTTERY! Shipwrecked and Preschool Tide Pool Vacation Bible School June 1822 Teen volunteers are needed to work at Shipwrecked Vacation Bible School and Preschool Tide Pool Vacation Bible School. The dates this year are June and volunteers must be available 8:15 am until 12:30 pm. Please make sure your teen is available for ALL five dates. A variety of jobs are available and positions will be assigned by VBS staff. Volunteers must: Be entering 7 th grade this fall or older. Attend one training session either Monday, June 11 from 7-9 pm or Tuesday, June 12 from 7 9 pm at Shrine Catholic Grade School. Be able to attend each of the five days for the full session, be a practicing Catholic, attend Mass each Sunday (or Saturday evenings) and affirm this in writing. If currently in 9 th grade or above and under 18 years of age, attend a Called to Serve workshop, before the start of VBS, available throughout the Archdiocese. (Questions may be directed to Mrs. Lynch at jlynch@shrinechurch.com.) Due to the large number of teens who would like to volunteer for VBS, we will use a LOTTERY to determine new volunteers. Go to to enter the lottery. Entries will be accepted until Tuesday, April 10. New volunteers will be announced by Friday, April 13. Family HURRY! ONLY A FEW SPOTS REMAIN Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus Vacation Bible School June am Noon Shrine Catholic Grade School Shipwrecked Vacation Bible School is for children registered this fall for grades kindergarten through 6th. Preschool Tide Pool Vacation Bible School is for children who are at least 3 years old by June 1, 2018 AND pottytrained. The cost per child is $50.00 and includes crafts, snacks, and Bible Memory Buddies! Visit to register. Please note that the link won t be live until 10:00 am on Saturday, March March 25,

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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! During the winter months, we will meet on each Tuesday beginning April 3 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 at 2 pm; contact the parish office at x 410 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 x 410 at least six months in advance Spiritual Care for the Sick and Homebound Notify Paula Dixon, Pastoral Associate, at x411 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 410 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 Loving God, You call all who believe in You to grow perfect in love by following in the footsteps of Christ Your Son. Call from among us more men and women who will serve You as religious. By their way of life, may they provide a convincing sign of Your Kingdom for the Church and the whole world. Open the hearts of many, raise up faithful servants of the Gospel, dedicated, holy priests, sisters, brothers and deacons who will spend themselves for Your people and their needs. We ask this in Jesus name. Amen 33 Days to Morning Glory Marian Consecration with Msgr. Ronald Browne Monday, March 26 6:30 pm Rosary 7:00 pm Mass Consecration to Follow All are invited to join us on Monday, March 26, for the rosary at 6:30 pm led by Legion of Mary members followed by Mass with Msgr. Ronald Browne, who will focus his homily on the role of Our Blessed Mother in our walk of faith. Following Mass, Msgr. Browne will lead the consecration prayer for those being consecrated to Jesus through Mary or who are renewing their consecration. There will also be an opportunity for enrollment in the Brown Scapular. COME AND SEE Wednesday Evening Prayer Gathering A Holy Spirit Driven Evangelization Outreach 7:00 pm in the Church Will Resume Wednesday, April 4 Enjoy one half hour of Sacred Music, Prayer, Scripture and Preaching Follow up with Fellowship and Refreshments in Heritage Hall 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 x423 or jhoolehan@shrinechurch.com. Tours are not available on weekends or holidays. March 25,

14 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 Christian Service Lent is a time to prayerfully consider the basic needs of others and injustice in our world, especially in our local community, where we can make a difference. 40 Days for Life began on Ash Wednesday and continues through Palm Sunday. Looking back on the days that have gone by in Lent, we are grateful for those who pray and keep vigil in support for life in all its stages. Mary s Mantle continues to offer safe harbor for mothers and their unborn children. Fr. Kevin celebrated Mass at Mary s Mantle and expressed gratitude for their faith in action. At the present time, there are three mothers living in the home. One of the three mothers is due in early spring. Another mom has been at the home for a little while with her baby who is a few months old. On the day of our visit, an expectant mother was welcomed into the home. If you are looking for opportunities to volunteer, Mary s Mantle is always in need of help. Two suggestions were made for those who wish to volunteer: Volunteers from area churches prepare a dinner and share their meal and faith with the residents and staff. This is a great opportunity to Unleash the Gospel. Spring will be here soon and along with the long awaited flowers come the weeds. Volunteers take care of the yard and would appreciate help with weeding. Blessings, Paula Dixon Attention Shrine Group and Ministry Leaders To further the Communication Team s goal to provide more effective communication by way of the Strategic Plan, all Shrine groups and ministries are asked to provide descriptive and contact information. This information will be used to update the Shrine website, In addition, the information provided will be used in the digital design of future kiosks that will be located at each church entrance and for the planned Welcome Desk in Heritage Hall. Many groups and ministries have already provided their information, but much is still outstanding. To find out if your information has been received, go to the Shrine website Home Page and click on Get Involved. Search the categories for your group or ministry. If a paragraph of description or contact information for your group is absent, please contact Christine Renner, Marketing and Communications Director, at crenner@shrinechurch.com to provide the necessary information. Deadline for submission is Friday, April 6. Thank you for your attention in this matter. Shrine Strategic Plan Communication Team The Christ Child Society presents pour les enfants Thursday, April 26, 2018 The Christ Child Society of Detroit hosts the pour les enfants spring luncheon at Pine Lake Country Club. The day features boutique shopping, exciting raffle items, a wonderful lunch and a fashion show featuring items from local retailers and modeled by members of the Christ Child Society. As well, the 2018 Christ Child Society of Detroit Woman of the Year will be honored. Tickets are $ 75; Please RSVP by April 12, The Christ Child Society of Detroit, a nonprofit organization, is dedicated to serving children in need for the love of the Christ Child. Proceeds help fund services that the society provides to children in need. Visit CCSDetroit.org for information or to purchase tickets. From the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica 14 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica

15 Bring Christ to the Family Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary in the Home Home Enthronement is a Mission to Establish the Social Reign of the Sacred Heart in Society Through the Family. It is Based on Our Lord's Statement to St. Margaret Mary: "I will reign through My Heart." The pilgrim virgin is a statue of Mary, Our Lady of Fatima, which, every two weeks, is transferred to a different family s home. The family gives the statue a place in their home for two weeks, setting aside one hour a day to pray before it. It is an organized campaign to restore Christ to the family and the family to Christ. It is the answer to the question: "What can we do to save the family?" To schedule your Home Enthronement, call or text Teresa Rostron at the Legion of Mary, O CLOCK DAILY Friday, March 30 Saturday, April 7 ST. THERESE CHAPEL Catechetical Faith Formation Commission (CFFC) Of the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica Lending Library Inspired by our parish mission and at the beginning of Holy Week, we offer Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan's book, CALLED TO BE HOLY. He leads us on a journey to God and holiness, traveled step by step and grace by grace. How do we take that step and live that grace each day? How do you answer God's invitation to holiness? Cardinal Dolan proposes a ten point spiritual regimen and follows with chapters on faith, hope, love, joy, patience, obedience, humility, penance and human formation based on conferences originally given at the North American College in Rome. The Lending Library will be closed next weekend, Good Friday and Easter. We will reopen on April 6. Have a blessed Easter. 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 March 25,

16 Thank You For Your Generous Stewardship Youth Ministry Your gifts to the Catholic Services Appeal will help high school aged teens in the Archdiocese of Detroit learn how to become better Christian leaders, examples to their peers and evangelizers through Youth Leadership and Evangelization Training. Chosen to Follow covers topics like digital discipleship, pastoral relatability, small group facilitation, planning programs and prayer experiences, and pastoral relatability, as well as sharing faith with other teens. Through the Strengthsfinder resource, teens will also learn how to develop their Godgiven talents into specific strengths and then contribute their gifts to ministry. Offered by the archdiocesan Youth Ministry Office, Youth Leadership and Evangelization Training will be held overnight at St. Colette in Livonia on April 45. Registration is required and CSA gifts help keep the cost to $55 per participant. 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 x455. CSA UPDATE $4, to GOAL! CSA Parish Target Goal: $273, CSA 2017 Pledge Total: $269, Percentage of Goal Attained: 98% Number of Participants: 989 Participation Goal: 1,115 (88%) Average Gift Amount: $ Cash Collected/Payments: $177, (65%) New Contributors: 294 May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. ~ St. Thérèse of the Little Flower Volunteers Needed If you have the desire to assist with various tasks or duties associated with the Development Department, please call the Development Office at x455 for information regarding projects available and help that is needed. For additional information, access opportunities/ for a listing of specific areas for which assistance is needed. New Online Giving System for Offertory and Other Parish Funds Shrine s new online giving program has replaced the Faith Direct program. This will, consequently, require your attention if you are a current online offertory contributor. Please view the new online giving system at to establish a new account. We will no longer be using Faith Direct. If you are interested in setting up your weekly offertory online, please access the following link to establish your offertory donations Don t forget to cancel your account with Faith Direct by calling If you have any questions please contact the Development Office at x TAX STATEMENTS Your 2017 Shrine Parish tax statement detailing those donations greater than $250 has been mailed. Please note that contributions to Shrine Catholic schools, Shrine event sponsorships and donations thereof will not reflect on this statement. Separate letters are mailed throughout the year for these specific donations. A statement detailing 2017 donations to the Shrine Fulfilling our Commitment, Renewing our Mission Campaign has been mailed under separate cover. CSA 2017 tax information for donations greater than $125 will be mailed from the archdiocese for your tax records or contact them by calling Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica

17 ftäx t UtuçËá _ yx The National Shrine Ladies Guild invites you to spiritually adopt a baby as an added spiritual gift in preparation for our yearly baby shower. Say this prayer every day for nine months to save a baby s life. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, I love you very much. I beg you to spare the life of the unborn Baby That I have spiritually adopted who is in danger of abortion. (Name your baby) Please pray. This baby is counting on you. Cut this out and put it somewhere where you will see it daily. Each month we will report on the progress of your baby. After nine months, the Ladies Guild will sponsor a Baby Shower. The gifts that you bring will be for your baby. Watch me Grow! Day 1 I m Here! At the moment the nuclei of the father s sperm and mother s egg unite, a new human being comes into the world. In just a few days, the tiny human will snuggle into the soft lining of its mother s womb where it will be nurtured for nine months. All that s needed is time, nourishment, and most of all: Love. During this amazing month of life, the baby grows to 10,000 times its size at conception. It is totally dependent on its mother. By the third week, the baby s tiny heart begins to beat. 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 Come Join in Exercise and Prayer Have you ever felt the clarity, the calm, that comes with a good workout, a good run, or a brisk walk? And, with that clarity, have you felt a desire, a calling in your heart, to connect with Christ at the same time? SoulCore provides an opportunity to bring body and spirit to Christ through the Blessed Mother s rosary. SoulCore leaders recite the rosary prayers aloud, allowing you to be led deeper in prayer through silent reflection accompanied by physical movement that strengthens your body and soul. Candlelight, music, reflections, and movements to nourish body, mind and spirit TUESDAY 6am and 2pm Gentle SoulCore* THURSDAY 7pm and 8:15pm For more details or to sign up: KDbFRSEfyJt2Vdceatw/edit?usp=sharing or questions: shrinesoulcore@gmail.com SoulCore is suitable for teens on up. Exercises will challenge those accustomed to exercise and are easily modified for beginners. Classes meet in the Shrine Conference Center. Bring mat, towel, water, and optional small hand weights. *Gentle SoulCore done from a chair. No mat needed March 25,

18 Catholicism 101: Adult Faith Formation Series Shrine Conference Center Beyond encountering Christ, we are challenged to grow in our relationship with Him. Catholicism 101 sessions will look at various aspects of our Catholic faith, challenging us to boldly live as missionary disciples of Jesus Christ as we witness His love to the world. Through prayer, scripture, Church teachings, and discussion, we will reflect on the riches of our faith, opening ourselves to transformation through the Holy Spirit. Sessions are open to all Shrine parishioners. Attend one or all. Bring your Bible to each session; all other materials will be supplied. A freewill offering will be taken at each session. RSVP to Judy Maten at judym@viamariaconsulting.com or call to ensure that we have enough materials. Sessions will be facilitated by Judy Maten, Master Catechist, and meet the requirements of the Archdiocese of Detroit (equivalent topic numbers are listed). Stay tuned for updates about course offerings in upcoming issues. April 14, 9:00 11:00 am: Sacraments at the Service of Communion: Matrimony and Holy Orders: We will explore the Sacraments of Vocation as they mirror the life of Christ and His Church, bringing new life to the world. (Topic 17) Shrine Homeschooling Families Holy Hour: Every Thursday, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm in the 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 about Shrine Homeschooling Families, call Mrs. Melanie Smith at or melsuesmith@gmail.com. A Tasty Way to Raise Some Dough! Shield s of Troy Will Donate 20% of Your Check, (excluding tax and tip), to Benefit SHRINE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Knights of Columbus Council TUESDAY, MARCH 27, :00 am 10:00 pm Dine in or Carryout Valid Only at Shield s of Troy 1476 West Maple, Troy, MI Please present this certificate at the time of payment to have 20% of your check s value, excluding tax and tip, donated to the organization above. Not to be used with any other coupons or discounts. Valid only for the date and location indicated above. APPLIES ONLY TO THOSE AFFILIATED WITH THE ABOVE ORGANIZATION SPIRITUALITY FRIENDSHIP SERVICE Knotes from the Knights Mark your Calendars for a Fabulous Fish Dinner Hosted by Shrine Knights of Columbus in conjunction with the Clawson Knights of Columbus Friday, March 30 Serving time 4:30 to 7:00 pm Clawson K of C Hall (Main Street at 14 1/2 Mile in Clawson) All You Can Eat Baked Tilapia, Deep Fried Cod, Crab Cakes and all the Trimmings! Adult $10 Senior (Over 60) $9 Child $4 Carryout $9 Knights of Columbus Council Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica

19 SHRINE LIFE YOUNG ADULTS FELLOWSHIP, DISCIPLESHIP, NEW EVANGELIZATION Join us Tuesday, April 24! Featuring Movies Chosen from the Vatican List Followed by Faith Discussion and Refreshments April 24 Singin in the Rain 7:00 Heritage Hall Boardroom Find us on Facebook: Shrine Life Catholic Young Adult Group Mailing List: Calendar of events: shrine-life-young-adults Courtesy Counts: Please be mindful to not park in front of our neighbors driveways on the local residential streets nor to unintentionally block the ability of co-parishioners to exit the church parking lot by double parking or parking in an unmarked area. Thank you. 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 March 25,

20 NEEDED: Handmade Baby Blankets and Yarn Encourage pregnant women to choose life rather than abortion by knitting or crocheting blankets that are needed at the Mother and Unborn Baby Care Problem Pregnancy Center, a nonprofit organization located in Southfield, Michigan. The organization has been saving babies from abortion for over 30 years, on average saving 8 10 babies per month. MAUBC practices according to the teachings of the Catholic Church. All of our services are free including options counseling, pregnancy testing and ultrasound if needed. Once the pregnant woman chooses life for her unborn baby, she receives her baby s first gift, a handmade blanket. The baby growing within her often becomes more real with this simple act of kindness. To become involved in this ministry, please contact Julianna Mannino at Blankets are crocheted or knitted in pastel colors 36 x 36 inches in size. Also, donations of yarn in white or pastel colors are greatly appreciated. Thank you for any help that you can give to this important and lifesaving ministry. Shrine Catholic High School National Honor Society Hosts Shoe Drive with Funds2Org February 14 April 13 For every pound of shoes collected, Funds2Org will reimburse Shrine with 4 cents, for an approximate total of $1,000 if all 100 bags are filled. With spring just around the corner, now is the time to reassess the real need for all the shoes you have in your closet. Free up some spare room and donate to a worthy and socially encompassing cause for kids. Shrine Catholic High School and Academy is hosting a shoe drive with Funds2Org. Funds2Org is a forprofit social enterprise that raises money through shoe drives. The shoes are given to microentrepreneurs in developing countries to provide an economic opportunity through the reselling of gently worn shoes. The money raised by this fundraiser will go to Pencils of Promise, a separate organization that aims to help students in developing countries. They have already built 400+ schools in countries such as Ghana, Guatemala, and Laos, helping more than 74,000 students. The proceeds will go toward teacher support through training workshops, coaching sessions and literacy materials. Please help us achieve our goal of 100 bags filled with 25 pairs each by dropping off gently used shoes inside the main entrance of the school at 3500 West 13 Mile Road, Royal Oak. Unsure of what sort of shoes to send? A good rule of thumb: if you would give it to a friend, we can use those shoes! FOR WIDOWED MEN AND WOMEN Spring Fling Dinner and Dance Sunday, April 15 1:00 pm 5:00 pm Polish Century Club Maple Lane, Sterling Heights, Join Widowed Friends for dinner, dancing and fun. Cost for nonmembers is $26 per person. Cost for members is $22 per person. Cash bar is available. For reservations or more information, contact Gerry at Payment must be received by April 9. Sponsored by Widowed Friends, a peer support group. For further information about Widowed Friends, come and visit our website at 20 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica

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