Shrine Herald. Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton. Faithful Citizenship.

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1 Shrine Herald August 5, 2012 We proclaim Jesus as Lord and ourselves as servants for His sake. Royal Oak, MI Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton Faithful Citizenship An important piece of Faithful Citizenship is to exercise your responsibility to vote. Participating in all elections with an informed conscience is at the heart of being a good citizen. When it comes to candidates or political parties, the Church will not tell members how to vote. It is the role of the Church to speak out with regard to issues of morality and justice. Many issues involve one or more of these moral issues; protecting human life, promoting family life, pursuing social justice, practicing global solidarity. All of them need to be taken into consideration when forming our conscience and determining the way we will vote. In brief terms: Protecting human life begins with our opposition to abortion and euthanasia, which are pre-eminent threats to human life and dignity, and extends to our opposition to cloning, assisted suicide, and the death penalty, and our efforts to pursue peace. Promoting family life focuses on support of marriage, parental choice in education, responsible communications, and moral and economic supports for families. Pursuing social justice requires working for a more just economic life with decent jobs and just wages, providing adequate assistance to poor families, overcoming a culture of violence, combating discrimination, and defending the right to quality health care, housing, and food. Practicing global solidarity addresses overcoming hunger and global poverty, reducing debt and promoting development, responding to the needs of immigrants and refugees, pursuing peace, and reducing regional conflicts in the Middle East, Africa and other parts of the world. All of these areas and a candidate s position on all of them must be taken into consideration when determining how faithful citizen will cast Sharing Christ in and through the Church GOAL: $204,640 TOTAL PLEDGES: $163,548 % OF GOAL: 80% # OF COMMITMENTS: 831 continued on page 3...

2 Page 2 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Please pray for the sick of our parish Marilyn Antwis Baheja Bedros Eugene Bienkowski Jack Brady Garrett Burtwell Kathryn Ross Clark Deanna Conway Carl Culver Cecelia Flood Donald Holden Meghan Malley Jackie Panetta Anthony Rosso Deanna Swincicki Barney Tatomir Riley Tenbusch Richard W. Thomas Patti Waldrup Rita Wallis Grace Weidman Veronica Williams Karl Wolfe Ride Needed for Day-Student to U of M, Ann Arbor A young woman from Berkley needs a ride to the U of M campus during the school year and will help with gas expenses. To connect with her, please call Sister Noreen at , extension, 411. Operation Backpacks Again this year, Sr. Peggy Deveney, IHM, and the Oakland County Jail Ministers, as well as The Haven, the shelter for women and children from abusive situations, have asked us to help their 100+ grade school children get ready for school. If you are willing to purchase a new backpack, and fill it with needed school supplies is asked to bring those to the church. (Last year, we were one of four parishes that met this need.) At the weekend Masses, these supplies may be deposited in the wicker box near the entrance of the St. Thèrése Chapel. Weekdays or evenings, please bring your gifts to the parish reception desk. Backpacks and supplies are needed by Sunday, August 19. Cash donations are always welcome. Place these in an envelope marked for Operation Backpack. Thank You from the Belarus Sisters To each of you who offered hospitality, transportation and meals, thank you. To you who made donations at the table displayed with religious articles, thank you. Sister Elena and Sister Maria are grateful for your support, and so am I. God bless you! - Sister Noreen Thank You Gardeners! A big thank you to you for working so hard on the gardens this year. They look GREAT and we have received a lot of compliments. Also a thank you to those who have gone beyond and weeded others gardens while they were on vacation. Just a reminder that Dream Cruise is coming soon so just double check your areas for weeds because we are a popular spot for visitors that weekend. There was a gag trophy going around with the staff of Shrine who have gardens...no we really don't judge the gardens. This was just an inside joke. Just a word about the grotto garden. We are totally redoing that garden because it was filled with vine weed and creeping Charlie, two very invasive weeds. Please bear with us. It is a work in progress and it will be beautiful once again. Thanks again for all your help. - Kathie and Jeanette

3 August 5, 2012 Page 3 continued from page 1 Bearings... their vote. The Church will not tell you how to vote, but the Church seeks to provide the necessary information and tools to help in the forming of one s conscience. Detailed information on all of these important areas is available through the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Michigan Primary Election Tuesday, August 7 Vote Responsibly. Chapel Doors Because of the generosity of John and Iola Sobeck, the brass doors at the foot of the tower leading into Saint Thèrése Chapel are being refurbished. This time the doors are being removed so that they can be completely restored and protected. This is a very expensive and time consuming process. The doors will be removed and returned in stages. It will mean that the entrances will be closed one at a time over the next few months. Please excuse the inconvenience. I would like to express our gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. Sobeck for their generosity in this regard. Rosie, Carlito & Lord Stanley Rosie is enjoying Summer and every opportunity she gets to go to the lake. Stachu is becoming quite the strong swimmer. Carlito met a girl cockatoo belonging to the Lynch family and is totally smitten. Divine Life Baptized in Christ Camila Isabel daughter of Anthony and Melissa (Hernandez) Sumcad Michael Henry son of Thien-An and Amanda (Luu) Hoang Banns of Marriage First Bann Amanda Nicooetti and Matthew Landry Susan Tschirhart Lilly and Matthew Breda Second Bann Bethany Blanchard and Ryan Trailer Third Bann Kusai Badruy and Rqra Yousif Jeanette Kudsin and Kevin Rossiter Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion We are looking for a few people to serve as Coordinator for the 12:30 pm Sunday Mass. The service is simply to be present in front of the Saint Thèrése Chapel about 20 minutes before Mass to help ministers in selecting positions of service that are available. The Coordinator will also pour the wine into the cups, then placing them on the altar during the Offertory and help the Priest during the Communion Service. Ideally, we would prefer to have three volunteers in order to facilitate everyone s flexible schedule. Please come forward and volunteer by calling Andy Killiany at Thank you and God Bless

4 Page 4 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Mass Information Monday, August 6 6:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Servers Joey Lynch, Grant Fogle 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Servers Nikolas Wills, Henry True Tuesday, August 7 6:30 am Mass Fr. Espinoza Servers George Vidosh, Ben Vidosh 8:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Servers Niklas Jenkins, Erik Jenkins Wednesday, August 8 6:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Servers Gwendolyn Schmidt, Gina Schmidt 8:30 am Mass Fr. Espinoza Servers Cassie Morris, Mary Fromm Thursday, August 9 6:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Servers Marie Vidosh, Rose Vidosh 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Servers Carolyn Luddy, Theresa Lowery Friday, August 10 6:30 am Mass Fr. Espinoza Servers Thomas Kennedy, Isaiah Thummel 8:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Servers Erik Faris, Evan Faris Saturday, August 11 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Servers Sarah Zobl, Cassia Burley Readings of The Week Monday, August 6 Dn 7:9-10, Pt 1:16-19 Mk 9:2-10 Tuesday, August 7 Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, Mt 14:22-36 Wednesday, August 8 Jer 31:1-7 Mt 15: Thursday, August 9 Jer 31:31-34 Mt 16:13-23 Friday, August 10 2 Cor 9:6-10 Jn 12:24-26 Saturday, August 11 Hab 1:12-2:4 Mt 17:14-20 Sunday, August 12 1 Kgs 19:4-8 Eph 4:30-5:2b Jn 6:41-51 Sunday, August 12 Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm Mass Fr. Espinoza Lectors Mary Sue Czarnecki, Kay Cyrek Servers Dominic Romano, Patrick Romano Alex Sobeck, Joey Lynch Hospitality Margie Suchyta, Team 6:30 pm Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors Will Dickinson, Dick Daly Servers Madelyne Luddy, Maureen Luddy Carolyn Luddy, Colleen Hull, Martina DeLeon Hospitality Gerald Schaffran, Team Sunday Masses 7:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Lectors Henry Swift, Mike Holcomb Servers David Zobl, Dmitri Krick Grant Fogle, Andre Moon, Ben Vidosh Hospitality MaryAnn Skaggs, Team 9:00 am Mass Fr. Espinoza Lectors Emily Turner, Anne O'Donnell Grace Bontrager Servers Christian Rozanski, Brad Chaklos Andrew North, Sean Ruhle, Henry True Hospitality Tony Recchia, Team 10:45 am Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors Jerry Sedick, Dave Uchalik Servers Joe Wagner, Blake Smith Owen Smith, Max Gouin Emcee Brian Anstett Hospitality Wayne Friedman, Team 12:30 pm Mass Fr. Lang Lectors Jerry Sedick, Dave Uchalik Servers Allie Archambault, Maddie Welsh, Kate Lilly, Katie Arce Hospitality Hugh Brennan, Team 4:00 pm Spanish Mass Fr. Espinoza 6:00 pm Mass Fr. Lang Lectors Philip DeVoe, Thomas DeVoe Alison Tyrrell Servers Anna Bradley, Lucy Queen Gwendolyn Schmidt, Gina Schmidt Mary Doman Hospitality Tom Torma, Team

5 August 5, 2012 Page 5 Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration "This simple and constant Eucharistic contact with Jesus encourages us to strive to fulfill God's will in everything." "Knowing that Jesus is really present in every celebration of the Holy Mass, that He waits for us in every tabernacle, that He listens to hear a word of love, of thanksgiving, of affection-and also of expiation for the offenses he receives every day-should make us eager to take part in the Mass, to visit Him in the tabernacle, to go to Him in our thoughts. We should not haggle over the time spent keeping Him company. It is time never lost....jesus, present beneath the appearances of bread and wine, is the foundation of our hope, for here we see how ardently God wants to communicate eternal life to us, and here we are given the daily sustenance we need-'living bread', the 'bread of life'. Here we receive the daily bread for which He told us to ask for in the prayer He taught the disciples." - Bishop Javier Echevarria Please call Marie Lama at if you are able to help with any of the following Holy Hours. Open Holy Hours: Sunday, 9 am, Noon, 10 pm; Tuesday, 12 am, 10 am, 7 pm; Wednesday, 3 am; Friday, 2 am, 11 am; Saturday, 1 am. The following Holy Hours have persons who desire partners with which to share their Holy Hours: Sunday, 10 am, 2, 3, 6 pm; Monday, 10 am, 10 pm; Wednesday, 3, 10 pm; Friday, 1, 2, and 5 pm; Saturday, Noon. Attention adorers! Please add Jennifer Anton to your sub lists. She is able to sub Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday from 6 to 9 pm or on weekends from 8 am to 9 pm. Her number is Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, pray for us!!! Calling All Bridge Buddies We are looking for four people (2 teams, men and/or women) to play bridge on the second Monday of the 11:30 am in the National Shrine Conference Center. We have lost some folks due to attrition. The group is friendly, and supports Shrine Catholic High School. Interested players may contact Shirley McCartin Hope to see you in September. Mass Intentions Monday, August 6 The Transfiguration of the Lord 6:30 am Rosemary Gilbert 8:30 am Leon Ochoa Tuesday, August 7 St. Sixtus II and Companions, St. Cajetan 6:30 am Fricano Family 8:30 am Intentions of Leo and Lilia T. Cruz Wednesday, August 8 St. Dominic 6:30 am Dorothy Gordon 8:30 am Barbara Schowalter Thursday, August 9 St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross 6:30 am Mary Catherine Aumann 8:30 am Felicijas Lopez Friday, August 10 St. Lawrence 6:30 am Intentions of Susan Gordon 8:30 am John Brown Saturday, August 11 St. Clare 8:30 am Iva Carroll Sunday, August 12 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm Pasquale DelGuidice 6:30 pm Intentions of the Parishioners of NSLF Sunday Masses 7:30 am Intentions of the Parishioners of NSLF 9:00 am James McCurry 10:45 am Genevieve A. Detloff 12:30 pm Jacqueline Williams 6:00 pm Natalie Muglia Pray for Vocations 31 Club Pick a day of the month and sign-up at the church entrance. No Dues. No Meetings. Just Prayers.

6 Page 6 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Military Please pray for our Military Sgt. Daniel J. Allen, US Army Maj. Eric Ansorge PhD, US Army Patrick Paul Atallah, USMC Christopher Babcock, USAF Envin E. Billings, US Army Cpl. James Bolitho, USMC Pvt. Sean Brady, U.S. Army Capt. Matthew Cain, US Army Pat Carroll, USAF, Shrine 61, MIA Crisanto R. Delos, USCG Lt. Joseph W. Doman, US Navy Col. Thomas M. Doman, USMC Specialist Raymond Dorierty PV2-E2 Melissa Ducastel, US Army Capt. Elena Elwart, US Army Lt. Jason D. Everts, US Army Thomas Fern, USAF LCpl. Sarah Fitzpatrick, USMC Sean Gillion, US Army Lt. Cmdr. Troy Perry Glendye, USCG Joseph Haddad, USMC Capt. Richard Holt, USAF SSgt. Philip Huber, USMC 1 st Lt. Kevin Joyce - US Army Jacob Kindl, USMC Andrew Kostrzewa, US Navy 2 nd Lt. Nicholas Robert Langan, US Army Peter Laperriere, US Navy Brian MacKenzie, USAF Sgt. Jonathan D. Maten, US Army GS13 Dan Marem MI BN Spec. Ryan McWilliams, US Army Rangers Capt. Christopher Mellon, USMC Sgt. Beau G. Messer, US Army Sgt. Eric Michael Mihelcich, USMC LCpl. Troy Alan Mihelcich, USMC Aaron Mingle, US Navy Sgt. Alan Mullin, US Army Airman Sean P. O Dell, USAF Spec. Kevin C. Oldani, F.A.S.T. USMC Spc Hernando Ornelas, Army National Guard Capt. Daniel P. Palmer, US Army Lt. John F. Palmer, US Army Lt. Martin J. Palmer, US Army Lt. Col. Loren D. Penney, US Army Sam Piontkowski, USMC Sgt. Ken T. Potenga, Jr., US Army 1st Capt. Johnny Pruitt, ASAF Anthony Reynolds, USAF Maj. David N. Roberts, USMC Andrew Schulte, US Army Lt. Col. Eric J. Simpson, FA Capt. Michael Szalma, US Army Spec. David Wittla, US Army 1 st Private Wyatt Wray, USMC Just a reminder, please notify us when you have additions to the Military prayer list, or when one of our Military members can be taken off the prayer list. Thank you! Life Matters Abby Johnson, former Planned Parenthood (PP) director turned pro-life, has created a new ministry And Then There Were None. This ministry reaches out to current and former abortion workers by offering financial, legal, emotional, and spiritual support as clinic workers transition out of the abortion industry and into a new line of work. When Abby witnessed an ultrasound guided abortion and realized that she could no longer continue working at PP, volunteers from 40 Days for Life were there to support her. Abby s goal is to do the same for others and in the process reduce abortions from the inside out. The ministry will provide the following: Up to three months of financial support after a worker resigns Emotional support as often as needed during the transition time A spiritual advisor of the former worker s choosing Legal counsel who will protect the worker s interests at no cost during the transition So far, seventeen abortion clinic workers have contacted her wanting out of the abortion industry. One testimonial: "I don't know how to thank someone that saved my life. I never thought I would be able to leave Planned Parenthood, but I did. I gained so much courage and strength after talking with Abby and networking with the people in ATTWN. I knew that whatever was thrown at me lies, lawsuits, whatever I would be able to get through it." How you can help: Pray for this ministry If you are a sidewalk counselor, mention ATTWN to abortion workers you may encounter Support their efforts; learn more at their website: Rachel s Corner After I finally dealt with my abortion and allowed myself to grieve the loss, I was able to reclaim my broken maternity. - Testimony after a Rachel s Vineyard Retreat Come to a Rachel s Vineyard Retreat and find healing and peace. Detroit Rachel s Vineyard Call Christine at info@detroitrachelsvineyard.org Crisis Pregnancy? Mother and Unborn Baby Care can help! Call Hurting from an abortion experience? Call Silent No More HELP Miscarriage Help? Call Colleen at or help4miscarriage@gmail.com

7 August 5, 2012 Page 7 Lending Library Shadows and Images, A Novel is an interesting book, with parallel stories going on about a fictional young couple and how their lives intersect with the life of John Henry Newman over a long period of time. The author has tried to keep the Newman part faithful to his life, sometimes using words from his letters and other writings as part of his dialogue. It gives a real picture of the many difficulties that Newman faced in his life as a result of his conversion to the Catholic faith. (Section 4, Fiction) Lending Library hours are Sundays from 10 am to 2 pm, and Fridays from 9:15 am to Noon, in the National Shrine Conference Center, Room C (across the alley from the Northwood parking lot). For information call Kathy McGuire at or JoAn Gilleran at Events Calendar Location Guide A Academy AC Adoration Chapel, Coughlin Building CC-SH Conference Center, Seton Hall CC-A Conference Center, Room A CC-B Conference Center, Room B CC-C Conference Center, Room C CL Choir Loft CR Choir Room GS Grade School HH-BR Heritage Hall Board Room HH-B Heritage Hall Mtg. Rm. B HH-EW Heritage Hall East Wing HH-WW Heritage Hall West Wing HH-MF Heritage Hall Main Floor HS High School STC St. Thérèse Chapel YR Youth Room Sunday, August 5 Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30, and 4:00 (Spanish) and 6:00 pm Masses Lending Library CC-C 10:00 am Rosary for the Unborn STC 5:00 pm Monday, August 6 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am RCIA for Teens CC-A 5:30 pm Saint Vincent de Paul Meeting HH-BR 7:00 pm Legion of Mary CC-B 7:30 pm Tuesday, August 7 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am 40 Days for Life Meeting CC-A 7:00 pm Building & Grounds Meeting HH-BR 7:30 pm Knights of Columbus Reception CC-SH 7:30 pm Devotions STC 6:45 pm Love of God Prayer Group STC 8:00 pm Events Calendar Shrine Devotional Groups Wednesday, August 8 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Men s Bible Study CC-A 6:30 am Militia Immaculata Prayer Village HH-B 8:00 pm Thursday, August 9 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Grupo de Renovacion Carismatico (Spanish Charismatic Renewal) YR 6:00 pm SCRIP Summer Order Pickups HH-EW 6:30 pm Friday, August 10 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Lending Library CC-C 9:15 am Saturday, August 11 Mass 8:30 am Sunday Liturgy 4:30, 6:30 pm Sunday, August 12 Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30, and 4:00 (Spanish) and 6:00 pm Masses Lending Library CC-C 10:00 am Rosary for the Unborn STC 5:00 pm Rosary for the Unborn The Rosary for the Unborn is said every Sunday at 5 pm in the Adoration Chapel. Mother of Perpetual Help and Chaplet of Divine Mercy Devotions Tuesdays at 6:45 pm in the St. Thérèse Chapel. Love of God Charismatic Prayer Group God blesses us abundantly. He is so faithful and continues to pour His Spirit out on us at the Tuesday night prayer meetings. God encourages us to praise Him. Consider joining us Tuesday evenings at 8 pm in the St. Thérèse Chapel. League of the Little Flower Devotions to St. Thérèse are held every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7 pm. Please join us on August 8 and 22 at 7 pm in the St. Thérèse Chapel, as we seek the intercession of St. Thérèse in offering up our petitions to Our Lord. Remembering her words, I will spend my heaven doing good on earth...i will let fall a shower of roses. Holy Hour for Vocations The Holy Hour for Vocations is held every Wednesday at 7 pm in the Stone Chapel at St. Hugo of the Hills.

8 Page 8 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Religious Formation Family Activities Do You Love Sharing Your Faith? The Office of Religious Formation is looking for volunteers for a variety of positions this Fall. Free training is provided and you get to have fun with like-minded people! We are looking for catechists, catechist aides, hall monitors and those who can help with miscellaneous tasks, or family events. Find out more by contacting Janie Lynch at jlynch@shrinechurch.com or ! Does your child need envelopes? If your child did not receive envelopes and would like to offer their gifts and talents, please call the Office of Religious Formation at or Janie Lynch at jlynch@shrinechurch.com. Preschool Religious Formation Register now for Preschool Religious Formation We are now accepting preschool registrations for the upcoming Fall for those potty trained children who will be at least 3 by December 1 and will not be starting kindergarten yet. For more information or to get a registration form, please contact Renee Cramer at rcramer@shrinechurch.com or Elementary Religious Formation and Sacramental Preparation Attention Parents of Kindergarteners! Did you know that two years of preparation is required before receiving First Holy Communion? In order for your child to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion at the traditional time of second grade, he/she must attend Religious Formation classes or Catholic school starting in the Fall of first grade. Registration has started for the Religious Formation year. Contact Renee Cramer at or rcramer@shrinechurch.com for a registration packet. Registrations are due by August 15! Tuition increases $15 per child if registrations are received or postmarked after August 15. To help us with planning and to ensure adequate staffing, please return your paperwork now. If you are new to the program or would like to register a new sibling, please contact our office at rcramer@shrinechurch.com or to request a registration packet. Programs meet on the following days and times: Preschool (ages 3 & 4), Sundays during 9 am Mass in the Church Youth Room. Elementary (K-6), Mondays from 4:30-5:30 pm or 6-7 pm at Shrine Catholic Grade School. Grades 7 & 8, Mondays 6:15 7:30 pm at Shrine Catholic Academy. High School Youth Ministry (9-12), Sundays from 7 9 pm in the Church Youth Room. New students older than grade 2 who have not attended a Catholic school or Religious Formation program for the year may be placed in the RCIA adapted for Children program, also held on Monday evenings. The Preschool Religious Formation and High School Youth Ministry programs are designed for all parish families while the K-8 programs are geared specifically to public school or home-schooled children. Confirmation Servant Ministry Opportunities Reflection Sheets Turn In Time It s time to dust off those Red Folders! Any completed Service Project Reflections can be submitted in the box by the office in Heritage Hall. The box will be available from Saturday, August 11-Thursday, August 16. Please turn in the Red Folder as well as the Reflection Forms. If you are in need of Reflection Sheets, Mrs. Cerone at scerone@shrinechurch.com. Dream Cruise Merchandise Booth Shrine Catholic Grade School Parking Lot The Mothers Club is looking for help selling Dream Cruise Merchandise. Selling begins Saturday, August 11 and continues until Sunday, August 19. Various times are available. Parents are welcome to help, but are not required. This service activity would fall into the Community Service category (limit one per candidate). Please contact Rose Golias at roseago@att.net if interested. Angels Place Miracle League Mondays all Summer, 5:15-8:00 pm, Miracle League Field Evergreen Rd, Southfield Come experience a Summer pastime in a way you never have before! Volunteers are needed to aid Angels Place residents (adults with developmental disabilities) with their softball league. Confirmation candidates, along with a parent (required), are needed to assist and encourage the residents as they bat, run bases, and play the field. Bring the whole family and cheer from the stands! This project could qualify as a Long Term Ministry if volunteers can commit to coming for several weeks during the Summer (contact to Mrs. Cerone to verify). Interested candidates should contact Dawn Bradley at dbradley@angelsplace.com or at

9 August 5, 2012 Page 9 Home Gardening and Yard Maintenance Angels Place Resident Homes Are you looking for a way to fit service hours into your busy Summer schedule? Choose a convenient time for your family and help Angels Place in a meaningful way. Angels Place has several resident homes for adults with developmental disabilities in the Royal Oak area. Many of these homes need assistance in gardening and yard maintenance (weeding, trimming, planting flowers, etc.) This project could qualify as a Long Term Ministry if volunteers are interested in working regularly over the Summer (talk to Mrs. Cerone to verify). Confirmation candidates and at least one parent can sign up by contacting Dawn Bradley at dbradley@angelsplace.com or at Focus: HOPE Food Distribution Saturday, August 11, 9 am, Ferndale Site Parents and youth are needed to unload the truck for the Focus: HOPE food distribution site. After the truck is unloaded, parent/student teams have the option to deliver food to a few homes. Students who have delivered food in the past have found this to be very meaningful. Please meet at the Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA) in Ferndale on 9 mile Rd (across from the Police Station). To register, please contact Mrs. Cerone at or scerone@shrinechurch.com with the words "Focus Hope" in the subject line. REMINDER! Our biggest Fellowship of the Year is coming up!! Volunteering for the Dream Cruise Parish Party on Friday, August 17 can be used as a part of the Confirmation Servant Ministry! Watch the Herald for Dream Cruise details and Mrs. Cerone for a Reflection Sheet (scerone@shrinechurch.com). C.R.E.W. High School Youth Ministry Watch here for upcoming C.R.E.W. events! Adult Religious Formation Endow Women s Evening Study Group Presents: Aquinas for Beginners, Part 2 Wednesday Evenings 7 to 9pm Beginning July 11, National Shrine Conference Center Room A Part One taught the theory; Part Two teaches practice. This study group will explore moral and theological virtues. St. Thomas defines what they are, what vices are opposed to them, and how we can live virtuous lives as we strive to grow in holiness. Cost is $80 and includes all materials. Register online at Questions? Melissa Thompson at mompson@gmail.com. ENDOW Women's Study Group On the Dignity and Vocation of Women (Mulieris Dignitatem) Friday Mornings beginning September 7, 9:30 to 11:30 am, National Shrine Conference Center, Seton Hall Please join us as we delve into Mulieris Dignitatem. In this apostolic letter, John Paul II meditates on the anthropology of man and woman, God s intention for their relationship, and the result of original sin. He also explores the relationship that Jesus had with women and the reason behind the all-male priesthood. This study group is part of the ENDOW (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women) series. The course will be cofacilitated by Judy Maten and Vikki Jenkins. Cost for the class is $80, which includes all materials. Register online at Questions? Judy Maten at maten.judith@aod.org. Sign Up Now! A Reminder Whenever your address, phone number, , or family status changes, please be sure to contact the parish office and update your information with us. It is critical that we keep our parishioner records up-to-date! Thank you!

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13 August 5, 2012 Page 13 High School News Pictured above: Some members of the Class of 2016 pose during a summer ice breaker event. Students in this Class represent almost 20 different grade schools. Welcome The Shrine Catholic Community extends a warm welcome to LinLin Chen who will be teaching Mandarin Chinese in the High School and Academy for the school year. Learn more about LinLin by visiting our website at Little Flower Sculpture The Timothy P. Schmalz sculpture of Little Flower is being discontinued. The flagstone sculpture depicts this teenage Saint writing her poems to the Lord as her words take flight as angels and rise to heaven. The angel s wings take shape as petals to form a rose, the symbol of love, beauty and this Saint s own miracles of leaving us flowers from heaven. This beautiful sculpture is (9 H x 5 W x 5 D) and comes in Flagstone only. We were able to purchase the last remaining sculptures at a reduced price. The former selling price of $40 is now just $15 and are available in the National Shrine Gift Shop. If you have any questions, please contact Jack Hoolehan at the Gift Shop on , ext. 418.

14 Page 14 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower A Family Perspective The apostles were afraid when Jesus was transfigured in front of them. CHANGE is often frightening, especially in relationships, but inevitable. The child grows up, a parent ages and people mature. The only constant is our commitment to one another. - Bud Ozar

15 August 5, 2012 Page 15 Dear Monsignor William Easton and the National Shrine of the Little Flower, In last Sunday s Gospel (17 th Sunday B) there was a boy, who understood the teaching of Jesus. He gave all his fish and bread teaching us the power of sharing wholeheartedly. The Lord loves a cheerful giver. Jesus recognized the boy s generosity when he blessed his gift to humanity. Because of his generosity, the boy started a miracle. All of us are capable of starting this miracle. It is the miracle of sharing. At the end of my stay at the Shrine, I would like to express my gratitude to you Monsignor Easton, to your associates, and coworkers, and to all persons I ve met here. I would also like to express my gratitude to my teacher of English Francille Burns. The whole Shrine has helped me to come in contact with the living Church and divine reality. It was to me a true miracle of sharing. May all God s blessings be upon you. Yours in Christ, - Father Bogusław Migut National Shrine of the Little Flower Perpetual Mass Enrollment Cards The National Shrine of the Little Flower now has a beautiful six page perpetual Mass card available at the Parish rectory office and the National Shrine gift shop. With this enrollment, the person or persons, living or deceased, will be remembered in a Mass once a month at the National Shrine on or near the first Friday of each month. The Masses will be celebrated every month in perpetuity. The suggested offering for the enrollment card and a card suitable to be given to family or individuals is $25 per card.

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18 Page 18 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Dream Cruise! In Need of a Several Dads! Dream Cruise parking is Saturday, August 18, On that day we need people to help park cars at the grade school. This event is the Dads' Club biggest fundraiser. Revenue generated from this event helps support: All sports programs at the Grade School and Academy Installing new shelving in the Grade School Cafeteria Reworking the chair storage system at the Grade School Robotics program at the Academy And much more! Please consider just three hours of your time to help support these programs. Dream Cruise Parish Party! Mark your calendars...friday, August 17, Sign up for your spot to help at the Dream Cruise Parish Party now! Meet exciting new people - Join your fellow parishioners - And have some fun and service to the parish. We need your help with: Beer Sales, Food Sales, Cashiers, Servers, Games, Set-up, Clean-up, and more. To volunteer for either of these events please contact one of the following: Sean Looney at or via at Seanlooney123@yahoo.com Kevin Flynn at or via at kevjflynn@msn.com Shrine Manpower at shrinemanpower@gmail.com Attention Married Couples of all Ages! Teams of Our Lady, TOOL, is an international movement of married couples, chartered in France in The purpose of TOOL is 1) growth in the spiritual life of the couple and family through a program of prayer and study; 2) small group support for couples endeavoring to live Gospel lives through a monthly meeting with a meal and other sharing; and 3) growth in the couple s intimacy through couple prayer and deeper communication. There is an opportunity to attend a TOOL Information meeting on Tuesday, August 14 at 7 PM in meeting room B in the Administrative offices at St. Anastasia. Many couples at St. Anastasia and surrounding parishes can attest to the blessings of such fellowship! If you have any questions, or to let us know you are coming, please contact Marie & Carl Weber at or cmvonweber@yahoo.com. Your response is not required, but it will help us in planning refreshments for the meeting. Help Shrine Catholic Grade School Earn Free Money We are asking parishioners to save BOX TOPS for Education coupons. BOX TOPS are on a variety of products you buy every day at the grocery store. Box Tops are found on hundreds of participating products throughout your grocery store. General Mills, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Kleenex and Ziploc are just a few of the trusted brands you ll recognize. Since 2002, the grade school has earned over $18,000 in free money. In the Fall, representatives from the grade school will collect all the BOX TOPS after the masses. Watch for information. This is an easy way to help. In addition please log onto the following website for a chance to win bonus box tops for Shrine.

19 August 5, 2012 Page 19 DREAM RAFFLE WINNERS July 28 $500 Kathy Nellis $250 John Burek $125 Lisa Stanton July 21 $500 Marie DeMerle $250 John & Iola Sobeck $125 Patricia Richer July 14 $500 Mary Ellen Soma $250 Mike Laurencelle $125 Mike DeVuyst July 7 $500 Debra Bald $250 Mike Laurencelle $125 Jennifer Christman June 30 $500 Tom Cardelli $250 Edward Muccino $125 Mike Laurencelle June 23 $500 Matthew Miller $250 Louis and Laura Nadai $125 Stephen Kowaleski You could be our next big winner! Holy Father s Prayer Intentions August 2012 General Intention: That prisoners may be treated with justice and respect for their human dignity. Missionary Intention: Youth Witness to Christ. That young people, called to follow Christ, may be willing to proclaim and bear witness to the Gospel to the ends of the earth. NATIONAL SHRINE of the Little Flower Parish Office 2100 W. 12 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI Pastoral Staff Parish Main Number Rev. Msgr. William H. Easton, Pastor... ext 415 Rev. Joseph Lang, Assoc... ext 412 Rev. Anthony Camilleri, Assoc... ext 419 Rev. Adalberto Espinoza, Assoc... ext 416 Rev. Mr. Thomas R. Avery, Deacon... ext 422 Christian Service, Sister Noreen Ellison, SC... ext 411 Director of Liturgical Music, Mr. Rob Abbott... ext 442 Parish Education & Religious Formation Staff Shrine Catholic High School & Academy, 3500 W 13 Mile Rd. R.O Principal, Mrs. Gabrielle Erken Shrine Catholic Grade School, 1621 Linwood R.O Principal, Mrs. Sharon Dixon Director of Recruiting, Mrs. Meg Armstrong Religious Education Office Coordinator, Renee Cramer Preschool & Elementary Coordinator, Janie Lynch Youth Minister (9-12 grades), Christine Wist Grades 7/8 Religious Formation, Michael Reece Director of RCIA and Adult Formation, Mr. John LaCroix Parish Staff Business Manager, Ms. Andrea Hoeflein... ext 432 Director of Development, Mr. Matthew York... ext 455 Financial Supervisor, Mr. Jim Skaggs... ext 423 Parish Bookkeeper/Tuition Manager, Mrs. Mary Ellen Wassenberg... ext 421 Parish Receptionist, Mrs. Charlene Lewandowski... ext 410 Director of Special Projects, Mr. Kevin Sutherland... ext 414 National Shrine Director/Church Tours, Mr. Jack Hoolehan... ext 418 Parish Solutions Specialist, Mrs. Vicki Holtyn... ext 448 Office Hours Monday - Friday... 9 am-5 pm, 6:30 pm-9 pm Saturday... 9 am-2:30 pm Emergencies handled at any time. Please limit other visits or phone calls to the above times. Church Hours Monday - Friday... 5:30 am-5 pm Saturday... 7:30 am-after 6:30 pm Mass Sunday... 6:30 am-after 6:00 pm Mass Gift Shop Hours Monday - Friday... 1 pm-4 pm Second Saturday of the Month... 5:30 pm-6:30 pm Second Sunday of the Month... 9:30 am-2 pm Masses Sunday... 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am, 12:30, 6:00 pm Saturday... 8:30 am, 4:30 pm, 6:30 pm Weekday... 6:30, 8:30 am Holy Day... 6:30, 8:30 am, 12:00 noon, 7:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation After 6:30 am Mass; Saturdays 3-4 pm and 5:30-6 pm. Sacrament of Baptism Sunday at 2 pm. Please contact Charlene Lewandowski in the Parish Office at ext 410. Sacrament of Marriage Parish members, please contact Charlene Lewandowski in the Parish Office at ext 410 at least six months in advance. Spiritual Care for the Sick and Homebound Please notify the Parish Office or Sister Noreen at extension 411 if there is an illness, hospitalization or need for homebound ministry. We will do our best to provide spiritual support for our parishioners. Parish Tours Docents are on duty from 10 am-4 pm Monday-Saturday except during services. Groups of 10 or more call Jack Hoolehan at , ext. 418 to schedule a time. Shrine Herald Submissions are due Monday by 1 pm. Articles should be ed to vholtyn@shrinechurch.com to be considered for publication. For questions and/or comments, please contact the Shrine Herald Editor. While we urge our readers to consider patronizing our advertisers, we cannot and do not endorse their conduct or performance. For information on advertising in the Shrine Herald, please call , ext. 326.

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