Shrine Herald. Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton. Collaboration Partners.

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1 Shrine Herald January 20, 2013 We proclaim Jesus as Lord and ourselves as servants for His sake. Royal Oak, MI Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton Collaboration Partners As parishes all over the Archdiocese of Detroit are closing, merging, or clustering, we here at the National Shrine of the Little Flower have been directed to act as collaboration partners with Saint Mary s of Royal Oak. The conclusion of the Together in Faith process indicated that both Shrine and Saint Mary were parishes strong enough to be independent. At the same time it was concluded that working closer together we could strengthen one another. The school administrators, school governance boards, and parish finance managers have begun meeting with Father Wertanen and me to investigate ways to work closely together to strengthen our schools. Similar meetings will take place with Parish Finance Councils and Parish Pastoral Councils. Our first meeting was very helpful. Several possible areas of collaboration were identified and initial tasks were set. We are looking at ways to strengthen our schools, provide better service, support one another and cut expenses. While Father Wertanen takes a much deserved vacation, the priests at Shrine will cover a few of his Masses and provide backup for ministerial needs. There will be more about our collaborating as we move forward and as we plan together into the future. Flu Advisory The Detroit Archdiocese, like many dioceses across the country, is encouraging medically sound practices to help mitigate the potential spread of flu viruses. Our recommendations are in line with what you ve likely seen and heard from media outlets in recent days: practicing common sense, covering your mouth should you need to sneeze or cough, and staying at home if you re sick. As it relates to gatherings in church, such as the Mass, we remind you that it is perfectly acceptable to forego a handshake at the Sign of Peace, and it is perfectly acceptable to forego drinking from the common cup at Communion time. Thank you for considering these reminders, and please keep in your prayers those who are ill with the flu, and those health care professionals in their care for the sick. Parish Mission Set aside the dates now. The Third Week of Lent, from Monday March 4 to Thursday March 7, Father Larry Richards will conduct a Parish Mission for the members of the National Shrine of the Little Flower. There will be mission activities for all ages. There will be day and/or evening sessions. continued on page 3...

2 Page 2 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Please pray for the sick of our parish Maurine Bain Eugene Bienkowski Jack Brady Alfred Bucci, Sr. Garret Burtwell Deanna Conway Carl Culver Mark Daoust Marianne Dayton Betty Faris Prudi Hillert Donald Holden Joylene Jabboori William F. Janelle III Carolyn Kasa Robert Kimble Jim Kowalski Jan Lubic Judy Lukens Robert Maybee Alexander O Neil Tim Sauter Emily Sobeck Fr. Luke Suarez Deanna Swincicki Rob Wehner Fredric Zinger Welcome Inn Needs Volunteers Can You Help? The Welcome Inn, the day center for the homeless operated by South Oakland Citizens for the Homeless (SOCH), needs volunteers. The day center rents space at Starr Presbyterian Church at 13 Mile and Crooks in Royal Oak. The shifts where volunteers are needed are as follows: Monday: 6:20-9 am; 1-5 pm; 5-8 pm. Tuesday: 6:20-9 am; 9 am-1 pm; 5-8 pm. Wednesday: 6:20-9 am; 5-8 pm. Friday: 6:20-9 am; 5-8 pm. The Welcome Inn opened December 17, 2012 and will close March 15, If you are interested, please contact the Executive Director, Roy, at Some of the volunteer duties are: Help in the kitchen to prepare lunch; Serve lunch and clean up; Help guests in the men's and women's clothes closets; Sit at table to greet visitors, accept in-kind goods, give out bathroom passes to guests; Gather information from guests for Intake Forms and supervise the game room and TV lounge. Thank you for considering this request. Piano Available A friend who is moving to Assisted Living has a Kimball piano in excellent condition. If you know a program or a person who will use it well, it is available freeof-charge. The taker must provide for moving it from the home in Livonia. Please call Sister Noreen , ext "Location, Location, Location" A Musical Fundraiser for the Welcome Inn Sunday, January 27, 4:00 pm "Location, Location, Location" Around the World in 88 Keys is a musical fundraiser sponsored by South Oakland Citizens for the Homeless (SOCH) to benefit the day center for the homeless, the Welcome Inn. The performance will be held at the Drayton Avenue Presbyterian Church, 2441 Pinecrest Dr., Ferndale (South of 696, West of Woodward). Advance tickets are: Adults, $20; Youth, $10. Tickets at the door: Adults, $25; Youth, $15. Meet the performers at the afterglow. Sister Noreen will drive and welcomes riders. Just call. For tickets please call Norma, Come follow me Heralds of Holiness A Visual Exhibit of the History of Consecrated Life Where: Heritage Hall When: After each Mass on Saturday, January 19 and Sunday, January 20 All are welcome a learning experience and promoting Vocations Heralds of Holiness is a traveling exhibit of approximately 80 posters showing the ancient roots and modern day experience of consecrated life in the Roman Catholic Church. Dozens of religious communities will be represented. This exhibit comes to Shrine from the Institute on Religious Life (Libertyville, Illinois). These 80 posters are in Shrine Catholic Grade School and Shrine Catholic Academy & High School from January 14 through February 1. This exhibit is sponsored by the National Shrine Vocations Committee and Serra International.

3 January 20, 2013 Page 3 continued from page 1 Bearings... What is a Parish Mission? Fr. Larry Richards, a popular Conference Speaker and pastor from Erie, PA, will conduct a four day mission. The purpose of the mission is to help people grow in their love for God and give them hope and direction in their daily lives. Fr. Larry Richards has conducted hundreds of parish missions, conference s and retreats. He is known to make the love of God real in his presentations. Fr. Larry is the founder of The Reason for Our Hope Foundation and has many Media presentations on The Truth; The Mass explained; and Confession with hundreds of thousands distributed worldwide. At all his parish missions Fr. Larry promises two things: One, you will never be bored and two, your life will be changed forever. Come and experience this truth for yourself. Each night of the Parish Mission has a different theme: Monday Night is about knowing God s Love and practical information on how to pray. Tuesday night, the focus is the gift of the Mass, and the importance of family. The center of Wednesday Night is the passion of Jesus Christ and how because of that we have freedom from, and forgiveness of, our sins. Thursday night, is the healing service and the new life of discipleship. Rosie, Carlito & Lord Stanley Lord Stanley received his Canine Good Citizen diploma in the mail. Even though it is quite impressive and he now carries the CGC title after his name, Rosie was quite unimpressed. She reminded him that it is experience and long standing service that really count. She politely indicated to him that now that he has the paper he has to live up to it. Divine Life Baptized in Christ Dylan Matthew son of Dennis and Rosanne (Wieczorek) Skonieczny Emerson Marie daughter of Joseph and Candice (Blakley) Cline Banns of Marriage Second Bann Lacey Jones and Jason Stachel Holy Land Pilgrimage Terra Sancta Pilgrimages with Franciscan friar Fr. Alex Kratz will be leading a Catholic Pilgrimage to the Holy Land from April 15-29, This lifechanging experience walking in Jesus footsteps includes daily Mass and Rosary, biblical readings on site, time for prayer and spiritual guidance, and meeting local Christians. Cost is $3,899 (all expenses included, round trip from Detroit, 3 daily meals, all tips and taxes). $500 deposit due at registration. Orientation Meeting is February 10. Other dates: October 7-21, Call or mrspattig@yahoo.com.

4 Page 4 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Mass Information Monday, January 21 6:30 am Mass Fr. Espinoza Servers Owen Smith, Erik Jenkins 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Servers Petr Mehall, Ethan Cwiek Tuesday, January 22 6:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Servers Stephen Klimushyn, Isaiah Thummel 8:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Servers Rose Vidosh, Marie Vidosh Wednesday, January 23 6:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Servers Anthony Massucci, A.J. Massucci 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Servers Gina Schmidt, Gabi Lilly Thursday, January 24 6:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Servers Allie Wagner, Maria Ruhle 8:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Servers Ellie Fromm, Claire Cerone Friday, January 25 6:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Servers Thomas Kennedy, Luke Cerone 8:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Servers Ian Grimes, Dan Romano Saturday, January 26 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Servers Danny Chekal, Marty Massucci Readings of The Week Monday, January 21 Heb 5:1-10/Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday, January 22 Heb 6:10-20/Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday, January 23 Heb 7:1-3, 15-17/Mk 3:1-6 Thursday, January 24 Heb 7:25 8:6/Mk 3:7-12 Friday, January 25 Acts 22:3-16 or 9:1-22/ Mk 16:15-18 Saturday, January 26 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5/ Mk 3:20-21 Sunday, January 27 Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10/1 Cor 12:12-30 or 12:12-14, 27/Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21 Sunday, January 27 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm Fr. Lang Lectors Mary Sue Czarnecki, Kay Cyrek Servers Chris McCloskey, Alexander Bruckner A.J. Massucci, Anthony Massucci Hospitality Margie Suchyta, Team 6:30 pm Mass Fr. Camilleri Lectors Preston True, John Sier Servers Anna DeHondt, Mary Fromm Ellie Fromm, Kira Jenkins Hospitality Gerald Schaffran, Team Sunday Masses 7:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton LectorsDonna McNamara, Marlene Kowalewski Servers Daniel Carlin, Asher Smith Brennan Smith, Chris Richards Hospitality MaryAnn Skaggs, Team 9:00 am Mass Fr. Lang Lectors Grace Bontrager, Victor Carpenter Anne O'Donnell Servers Colleen McQueeney, Molly Lyons Elizabeth Lyons, Katy Zink Hospitality Tony Recchia, Team 10:45 am Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors Mark Mason, Jim Wilson Servers Alex Hejka, Kevin Hejka Nicholas Mandel, Andrew Scott Emcee Brian Anstett Hospitality Wayne Friedman, Team 12:30 pm Mass Fr. Camilleri Lectors Kathy Kim, Don Erwin Servers Zachary Castle, Jacob Kennedy Thomas Kennedy, Erik Faris, Evan Faris Hospitality Hugh Brennan, Team 4:00 pm Spanish Mass Msgr. Easton 6:00 pm Mass Fr. Camilleri Lectors Sarah Quigley, Gabrielle Schmidt Brendan Battle Servers Marie Vidosh, Rose Vidosh Sarah Zobl, Allie Wagner Hospitality Tom Torma, Team

5 January 20, 2013 Page 5 Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration "How encouraging it is, O Lord, for me to find Your sweet Mother beside You today! Everything becomes simple and easy near Mary, beneath her maternal eye, under the protection of her powerful intercession." "There is a wonderful transformation which Jesus accomplishes in our souls by means of grace; the water of our poor human nature becomes a sharer in God's divine nature; it is transformed into the sacred wine of the life of Christ Himself. Man becomes a member of Christ, the adopted child of God, the temple of the Holy Spirit. Today, our Lady tells us how we can and should foster this precious transformation; she says to us as she once did to the servants at the Cana feast, 'Whatsoever He shall say to you, do ye.'. In these words, Mary invites us to that complete transformation in Christ which is effected by the generous practice of all that He teaches and commands. Let us, then, with humble, docile hearts, with lively faith and perfect abandonment, entrust ourselves to Jesus through Mary's hands." - Divine Intimacy Please call Marie Lama at if you are able to help with any of the following Holy Hours. Open Holy Hours: Monday, 6-7 pm; Tuesday, 4 am; Wednesday, 3, 4 am; Friday, 11 am, Noon, 7 pm. The following Holy Hours have persons who desire partners with which to share their Holy Hours: Sunday, 10 am, 2, 3, 4 pm; Monday, 10 am; Tuesday, 9 am, 7 pm; Wednesday, 2, 3 pm; Friday, 1, 2, 3 pm; Saturday, 4 pm; T-F, 1 pm. Adorers, Please Note: Captain, Mila Ching's new phone number is Also, please add Judie Cancro to your sub list. Her number is She is available during the day when able to sub. Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, pray for us!!! Mass at Senior Centers American House Residence 1900 N. Washington (near Mary St.) Friday, January 25, 10:00 am If you know residents at the facility or you would like to join us for Mass to pray and sing, you are welcome. For more information, contact Sister Noreen , ext Mass Intentions Monday, January 21 St. Agnes 6:30 am Intentions of Fr. Boguslaw Migut Br. Robert Cardosi, SJ and all Priests of the Archdiocese of Detroit 8:30 am Ricardo Lopez Tuesday, January 22 6:30 am Intentions of Alex Bach 8:30 am Ann Marie Pullis Wednesday, January 23 St. Vincent 6:30 am Esther Leppek 8:30 am Pauline Flemming Thursday, January 24 St. Francis de Sales 6:30 am Fedewa - Domain 8:30 am Intentions of Slavros and Sylvia Kashat Friday, January 25 The Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle 6:30 am Jose T. Cruz, Sr. 8:30 am Barbara Schowalter Saturday, January 26 SS. Timothy and Titus 8:30 am Intentions of Hugo Valenzuela Sunday, January 27 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm Michael Couley 6:30 pm Deceased Members of the Paul Family Sunday Masses 7:30 am Jim Skaggs 9:00 am Daniel J. Bray 10:45 am MaryAnn Webber 12:30 pm Patrick Sheehan 6:00 pm Intentions of the Parishioners of NSLF

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 Corey Brady, US Navy 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 Lt. Cmdr. Troy Perry Glendye, USCG Joseph Haddad, USMC Capt. Richard Holt, USAF SSgt. Philip Huber, USMC Cpt. 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 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 1st Capt. Johnny Pruitt, ASAF Anthony Reynolds, USAF Maj. David N. Roberts, USMC 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 On January 22, we will commemorate the 40 th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade. Since that time, over 54 million children have been killed in the womb and their right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness was not protected. Today is Sanctity of Life Sunday. On this day, spend some time reflecting on the excerpt of the speech given by President Obama at the recent Sandy Nook prayer vigil. In the wake of Newtown tragedy, his words are very true and it is appropriate to mourn the loss of the 20 children killed and plead for action to be taken. But these same words should also apply to the 3,500 children violently killed every day through abortion violence that is legal. The laws of our society say that a child should only be protected when they are wanted and loved by a parent; how can this be? All children are loved by their Creator and we have an obligation to protect them all. What action will we take to stop ALL the violence against children? This is our first task -- caring for our children. It s our first job. If we don t get that right, we don t get anything right. That s how, as a society, we will be judged. And by that measure, can we truly say, as a nation, that we are meeting our obligations? Can we honestly say that we re doing enough to keep our children -- all of them -- safe from harm? Can we claim, as a nation, that we re all together there, letting them know that they are loved, and teaching them to love in return? Can we say that we re truly doing enough to give all the children of this country the chance they deserve to live out their lives in happiness and with purpose?. We can t tolerate this anymore. These tragedies must end. And to end them, we must change. We will be told that the causes of such violence are complex, and that is true. No single law -- no set of laws can eliminate evil from the world, or prevent every senseless act of violence in our society. But that can t be an excuse for inaction. Surely, we can do better than this. If there is even one step we can take to save another child, or another parent, or another town, from the grief that has visited Tucson, and Aurora, and Oak Creek, and Newtown, and communities from Columbine to Blacksburg before that -- then surely we have an obligation to try. Rachel s Vineyard The person who possesses Christian meekness is affectionate and tender towards everyone; he is disposed to forgive and excuse the frailties of others - St. Francis de Sales, Feast Day: Jan. 24 Pray for the intercession of St. Francis de Sales, the saint with the gentle spirit, and ask for God s grace and mercy in finding forgiveness for yourself and others. Detroit Rachel s Vineyard info@detroitrachelsvineyard.org

7 January 20, 2013 Page 7 Lending Library HELP! We are in need of a few more volunteers to work at the Lending Library, especially on Sundays from 12 Noon to 2 p.m. If you like to read, you'll enjoy exploring the large array of Catholic books available, old and new, as well as our ever expanding DVD collection, which includes many recent releases by Ignatius Press. You'll meet and talk with some of the very interesting people who come in to check out materials. It's an enjoyable way to be of service to the Parish. Some volunteers come weekly, others monthly or as needed, depending on their schedules. Call or stop in to find out more about what would be involved. 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 Events Calendar Sunday, January 20 Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30, and 4:00 (Spanish) and 6:00 pm Masses RF Preschool YR 9:00 am Lending Library CC-C 10:00 am Homeschool Group GS-Gym 6:00 pm Rosary for the Unborn STC 5:00 pm CREW Youth Group YR 7:00 pm Monday, January 21 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am RCIA for Children CC-SH, A 5:00 pm Brownie Troop #70260 YR 6:00 pm TAIZE Evening Prayer Church 7:30 pm Tuesday, January 22 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am VINE for Girls CC-SH 4:30 pm Devotions STC 6:45 pm CFFC Meeting HH-BR 6:30 pm Boy Scout Troop #1634 YR 7:00 pm Legion of Mary CC-B 7:00 pm Love of God Prayer Group STC 8:00 pm Wednesday, January 23 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Mens Bible Study CC-A 6:30 am Special Needs Religious Formation CC-SH, B 5:00 pm ENDOW CC-A 7:00 pm Militia Immaculata Prayer Village HH-B 8:00 pm Crisis Pregnancy? Crisis Pregnacy Center can help. Call Hurting from an abortion experience? Call Silent No More HELP Miscarriage Help? help4miscarriage@gmail.com Thursday, January 24 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Grupo de Renovacion Carismatico YR 6:00 pm Love & Logic Seminar CC-SH 7:30 pm Friday, January 25 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Lending Library CC-C 9:15 am ENDOW CC-SH,A,B 9:30 am Brownie Troop #75097 YR 2:30 pm Girl Scout Troop #43068 CC-B 7:00 pm Saturday, January 26 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Cub Scouts Pack #1634 GS-Gym & Café 9:00 am First Reconciliation Penance Services Church 1:00 pm Sunday Liturgy Masses 4:30, 6:30 pm Sunday, January 27 Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30, and 4:00 (Spanish) and 6:00 pm Masses RF Preschool YR 9:00 am Lending Library CC-C 10:00 am Rosary for the Unborn STC 5:00 pm CREW Youth Group YR 7:00 pm

8 Page 8 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Religious Formation Family Activities Kids have Gifts and Talents too! It has now been one year since we started our Children s Offertory. The envelopes distributed at that time allows children to fill in their TIME, TALENT and/or TREASURE they would like to offer during Mass. The focus of this is not to raise money for the parish, but for the children to learn that they too have valuable gifts of time and talent to share. The envelopes are accepted at any of the Masses and may be placed in the baskets that are passed around. Also, during the Sunday 9:00 am Mass, a basket is placed on the altar steps for those children who wish to bring their offerings forward. If you would like a box of children s envelopes for your child, please contact Janie Lynch at jlynch@shrinechurch.com or The new date is Tuesday, February 12, 7-8:15 pm in the High School Student Center Parents who did not attend the November Evening of Formation or the speakers on Teen Depression and Suicide ARE REQUIRED to attend on February 12. In His love, Mike Reece, reece@shrineschools.com, mreece@shrinechurch.com Grades 7/8 Religious Formation Holiday Break Monday, January 21 There are no Religious Formation classes for grades K through 8 on Monday, January 21 because of the Martin Luther King holiday. Classes resume on Monday, January 28. Preschool Religious Formation Holiday Break Sunday, January 20 There is no Religious Formation class for preschoolers on Sunday, January 20 because of the Martin Luther King holiday. Classes resume on Sunday, January 27. Elementary Religious Formation and Sacramental Preparation Holiday Break Monday, January 21 There are no Religious Formation classes for grades K through 8 on Monday, January 21 because of the Martin Luther King holiday. Classes resume on Monday, January 28. First Reconciliation Saturday, January 26, 1 pm, National Shrine Church All those preparing to receive their First Communion this spring will celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Saturday, January 26 at 1 PM. This family centered service will provide an opportunity for parents and family guests to also receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. First Communion Mass sign-ups will take place following the completion of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Confirmation Due to a scheduling conflict, the date of the Parent Evening of Formation (originally scheduled for January 15) has changed!! Confirmation Servant Ministry Opportunities Cleaning Lifespan Right to Life Crosses Pick up Monday, February 11, 6:15 (in the Shrine Academy parking lot) Drop off Monday, March 11, 6:15 (in the Shrine Academy parking lot) (NOTE: this is during Religious Formation classes) Each year, the Knights of Columbus put up 2,000 white crosses on the front of the lawn of the church as a visual reminder that 4,000 babies are aborted each day. These crosses travel to several churches in our area during the Spring and Summer. The Knights need families to help them clean these crosses. Each family that volunteers will be given 50 crosses to clean at home (families have the option of cleaning 100 as two service projects). The cleaning could be done at any time that is convenient to your schedule, but must be dropped off on the drop off date. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Mrs. Cerone at scerone@shrinechurch.com with the words Crosses for the Unborn in the subject title or call Focus HOPE Food Distribution Saturday, February 9, 9 am; Renaissance Vineyard Church, 8141 Pinecrest, Ferndale 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 NOTE the NEW LOCATION of this event. To register, please contact Mrs. Cerone at or scerone@shrinechurch.com with the words "Focus Hope" in the subject line.

9 January 20, 2013 Page 9 Walk for Warmth, sponsored by Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency Great Lakes Crossing Outlet, Saturday, February 23 Kickoff begins at 8:30 am Help the needy stay warm by joining in the Walk for Warmth. Parent and student teams are needed to help raise funds and walk Great Lakes Crossing. Funds raised help the needy in our community pay for utility bills! Live entertainment and special shopping discounts for walkers. For more information, please go to the website: and click on the Walk for Warmth link. Participants can register and print pledge forms online. Registration is also available the day of the walk. Please inform Mrs. Cerone if you plan to participate by ing her at scerone@shrinechurch.com with the words Walk for Warmth in the subject line or call her at Warm a heart. Heat a home. C.R.E.W. High School Youth Ministry Lock-in at Our Lady of Sorrows Saturday, January 19 through Sunday January 20 We will be joining other vicariate parishes for a night of fellowship, faith and friends. Join us for an exciting and faith filled weekend! No C.R.E.W. Sunday, January 20 C.R.E.W. Sunday, January 27 7:30 to 9 pm Rainbow Saturday, February 2 through Sunday, February 3 Our teens will be joining parishes from throughout the Archdiocese at Rainbow 31 for a weekend of faith and fun! Shrine Parish has three teens on the Youth Council that help to organize Rainbow each year and we have 12 teens attending the conference. No C.R.E.W. Sunday, February 2 Adult Religious Formation Women s Book Study - Fulfillment of All Desire by Dr. Ralph Martin All women are encouraged to join us as we delve into Dr. Ralph Martin s Fulfillment of All Desire using a study guide to direct us. Drawing upon the teaching of seven Spiritual Doctors of the Church, Dr. Ralph Martin presents an in-depth study of the journey to God. This book provides encouragement and direction for disciples who desire to grow more deeply in their spiritual life and relationship with Jesus so that they can know, love, and serve our Lord. The format of this study will require home reading in order to be prepared to discuss the materials using the study guide during the meetings. When: Friday Mornings beginning February 8 Time: 9:30 11:30 am Where: Conference Center Seton Hall Materials for this study can be found on Amazon. The Book: Fulfillment of All Desire : Martin/dp/ Study Guide: Guide/dp/ X/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_y This book study will be co-facilitated by Judy Maten and Vikki Jenkins. If you have any questions about the study or materials, please contact Vikki Jenkins at or vikkij@wideopenwest.com. ENDOW Women's Study Group God is Love (Deus Caritas Est) Wednesday Evenings beginning January 9 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Shrine Conference Center, Room A Please join us as we study Pope Benedict s first encyclical, God Is Love (Deus Caritas Est). In God Is Love, promulgated on Christmas Day, 2005, Benedict XVI expounds on the reality of love. He knows that the word love has been distorted and it s meaning tarnished and this letter calls us back to the foundational truths about love. This 10-week discussion and study group is part of the ENDOW (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women) series. The course will be facilitated by Melissa Thompson. Cost for the class is $80, which includes all materials. Register online at Questions? Melissa Thompson at mompson@gmail.com. Sign Up Now! Catholicism 101 7:00 to 9:00 pm; dates and topics listed below Calling all parishioners! All sessions will be held in the Shrine Conference Center from 7-9 pm. Cost is $10 per session; there is no cost to current Shrine Catechists and teachers. To register, Renee Cramer at rcramer@shrinechurch.com or call Date: Topic (Catechist Certification Topic Number): February 8 Forming a Christian Community, Topic #13 March 22 Covenant Living: The Ten Commandments & the Gospel, Topic #12 April 19 Dynamics of Faith, Topic #9

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12 Page 12 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Grade School Happenings Shrine Catholic Grade School We certainly didn t return from the holidays to a slow pace. Our first semester is completed, National Vocations Awareness Week is behind us and Catholic Schools Week is coming up quickly. Catholic Schools Week runs January 27 February 1 and our focus will be on our faith, service to others and our community with a little spirit thrown in! We re already gearing up for our New Family Open House which will be held Thursday night, February 28 at 7:00 pm. It is a great opportunity to tour the school, talk with our teachers and meet many of our parents and sixth grade students. I always tell families who visit on Welcome Wednesday mornings at 9:30 am that it is good to come to both events. The Open House gives parents a good chance to meet and talk with other parents, students, and our teachers, and the Welcome Wednesday tours give parents a chance to see our kids in action. We love showing what Shrine Catholic Grade School is all about. Save the date! - Mrs. Dixon, Principal Volunteers Needed for Southeast Oakland Warming Center Then they will answer and say, Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or ill or in prison, and not minister to your needs? He will answer them, Amen, I say to you, what you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me. Matthew 25:44-45 The National Shrine Parish and Berkley Community Church will once again be co-hosting the South Oakland Warming Center (an overnight homeless shelter) from Sunday, March 3 to and including Friday, March 15, We will be responsible for feeding and sheltering approximately 100 people per night at the Berkley Community Church facility. More than 500 volunteers are needed to make this program run smoothly. Please call or the following coordinators listed below to volunteer in a specific way. Non-Food Related Volunteer Positions: Intake host and Outdoor host shifts are approximately 8 pm to 11 pm. Bedding/Blankets Distribution Host shift is 8 pm to Midnight. Overnight host is 11:30 pm to 7 am. We are always in desperate need of an outdoor host and an overnight host. Contact: Randy at or randyhus@gmail.com. Meals: Dinner prep, dinner serving, food donations. Contact: Debbie West at or sheltervol@yahoo.com. Bagged Lunches: Contact: Marya McNorton & Nancy Mastantuono via at shelterlunch@yahoo.com or Nancy Mastantuono at 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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17 January 20, 2013 Page 17 Holy Father s Prayer Intentions January 2013 General Intention: The Faith of Christians. That in this Year of Faith Christians may deepen their knowledge of the mystery of Christ and witness joyfully to the gift of faith in him. Missionary Intention: Middle Eastern Christians. That the Christian communities of the Middle East, often discriminated against, may receive from the Holy Spirit the strength of fidelity and perseverance. 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. Pray for Vocations 31 Club Pick a day of the month and sign-up at the church entrance. No Dues. No Meetings. Just Prayers. 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 Admissions, 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 Chief Financial Officer, Mrs. Andrea Safranski... ext 432 Director of Advancement, Ms. Cynthia Grzelak... ext 455 Bookkeeper, Mrs. Tracy Vincent... 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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