Shrine Herald. Monday, July 4 9 am Mass Only. Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton. Happy July 4 th CSA

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1 Shrine Herald July 3, 2011 Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton We proclaim Jesus as Lord and ourselves as servants for His sake. Royal Oak, MI Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Happy July 4 th Monday we celebrate the birth of our nation. It is a great civil holiday and a reminder of the freedom and liberties we enjoy. I was personally reminded of that when I attended the swearing in ceremony of my close friend, Father Tomek Maka, as a citizen of the United States this past Monday. Judge Marianne O. Battani, a judge of Eastern Michigan Federal District Court, gave an excellent welcoming address to the new citizens. While she told them to maintain their individual customs and cultures, she strongly urged them to become fully informed participants in the process of the government of the United States. She pointed out that the group was one of the smallest groups she had ever sworn in. There were 22 individuals but they were from 16 different countries. The judge pointed out that not many people could learn 16 different languages and that it was important for all of us to communicate. To be fully informed, and to facilitate full participation, she encouraged all of the new citizens of all ages to learn as much of the English language as possible. She pointed out that our nation is strong because of the diversity of so many different people coming together. The new citizens were advised to take their civic responsibilities seriously. The judge told them they should be informed voters, be willing to serve jury duty if called, and to volunteer in some capacity to build up the community. I could hear John Kennedy s words, Ask not what your country can do for you, but ask what you can do for your country, echoing in my head. What the judge asked the new citizens to do, we all should be doing all the time. Mass on the Fourth of July is at 9 am. Come and pray with us for the peace and prosperity of our nation. CSA 2011 Monday, July 4 9 am Mass Only If you have not yet received your CSA pledge card, please pick it up at the parish office or after one of the Sunday morning Masses next weekend. With Changing Lives Together and the Catholic Services Appeal coming so close together they seem to blend into one and get lost. Changing Lives Together is about new initiatives and fiscal responsibility. It is about paying off a mortgage or adding a room. CSA is about ongoing services of the Archdiocese beyond the scope of any one parish. It is about paying the monthly bills. continued on page 3...

2 Page 2 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Archdiocese of Detroit Please pray for the sick of our parish Marge Badalamenti Maurine Bain Donald Basik Earl Bossenberry Jack Brady Sr. Michael Clare, SC Kathy Cobbledick Ron Couisineau Mary Lu DeFauw Joyce Eagling Fr. Beto Espinoza Sabrina Fodera Robert Gallagher Gabrielle Giffords Marthie Guigar Gene Haderlein Beatrice Haffey Kenneth Haffey Salem Hana Shelia Jones Salena Kasha Rev. Thomas Kirwan Meghan Malley Judy Marsiglio Michael McCourt Tom Moll Patricia Mudge Laura Muglia Robert Perry Grant Quade Tristan Ryan Grace Weidman Karl Wolfe Please pray for the repose of the soul of Helen Doll John LaDuke Theodore Widgren Archdiocesan Finances Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Like many parishioners throughout southeast Michigan, the Archdiocese of Detroit is working through some serious financial challenges. You, the faithful, provide the resources with which the Church operates. I am grateful and humbled by your generosity and trust through these difficult times. In the spirit of Sharing the Light, I want you to know the financial health of your Archdiocese. Shortly after my installation as Archbishop two years ago, I appointed a commission of lay financial experts and priests to assess archdiocesan finances. In September 2009, that commission and a task force I appointed to examine archdiocesan administrative operations concluded that our financial situation was in need of urgent and significant reform. To stabilize our finances, I accepted several recommendations proposed by these two work groups. When the Archdiocese reorganized operations in 2009, we eliminated dozens of positions. We cut spending and are addressing our major sources of debt. Because of the selfless efforts and sacrifices of many, the Archdiocese will operate with a balanced budget effective July 1, Some of the problems we confronted in 2009 were caused by the recession. Regrettably, others were within our control. We have learned from this experience, and have implemented many changes in how we conduct the business of the Archdiocese. We are striving to be good stewards of that which the Lord has given to us. I pledge to you that we will continue to address these challenges directly, openly, and thoroughly. To learn more about archdiocesan finances, I encourage you to visit online.org/sharingthelight/finances. I welcome your feedback and ask you to join me in asking the Virgin Mother of God to protect and advance our efforts to fulfill Christ s mission to his Church. Sincerely yours in Christ, The Most Reverend Allen H. Vigneron Archbishop of Detroit 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.

3 July 3, 2011 Page 3 continued from page 1 Bearings... I picked up my CSA card and filled it out a week ago. I made my usual pledge of $1,500 and will pay it off over the coming year in installments. I encourage you to make your pledge if you have not done so as of yet. Together in Faith Phase II Together in Faith is the Archbishop s initiative to further strategic planning for the archdiocese, parishes and schools. Our South Oakland Vicariate completed the first phase of the planning process this past week. Various recommendations from the vicariate were forwarded to the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council for their review. They will propose recommendations based on the proposals from the 16 vicariates of the archdiocese. The recommendations of the APC will then be returned to the Vicariates next September to be refined. The recommendations include the closure and combining of parishes and schools throughout the archdiocese. proposals, nothing final has yet been decided. Rosie, Carlito and Kodiak These are Carlito is making the move to his outdoor summer home and loving it. We have to keep an eye on him. Last summer it was so hot at one point that the poor boy suffered heat exhaustion. When it is too hot he has to be brought into the air conditioning. I thought he was a tropical bird. Father Prus DVDs Will Be Reordered The DVDs, A Conversation with Father Ed Prus: Childhood Through 50 Years of Priesthood, sold out quickly at the 50 th anniversary celebration of his ordination. We will be able to place an order for additional copies. On the 66-minute DVD, Father Prus talks about: his childhood; the death of his sister and impact on his family; life in the Army; discerning the vocational call; joining the seminary; the death of his parents; ordination; the joys of priestly service at St. Philip Neri Parish, Sacred Heart Seminary, The National Shrine of the Little Flower Parish, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Recife Brazil, St. Raphael Parish; life as a senior priest; seeing the hand of God in the sacraments; and additional thoughts on the Gifts of God. DVDs will be available for a $10 donation if you would be able to pick it up at St. James Parish office or a $15 donation if you would like it mailed to your home. Checks may be made out to St. James Parish and PLEASE write Father Prus DVD on the memo or note line. Send your checks to Father Prus DVD, St. James Parish, 241 Pearson St., Ferndale, MI, Please place your order by July 22. DVDs will be available for pickup or mailing by July 29. Divine Life Baptized in Christ Annette Elizabeth daughter of Matthew and Emily (Ramsay) Minor Edward Alexander son of Edward and Angela (Rooke) Eberle Lucas Scott son of James and Kimberly (Schuvice) Robinson Jack Patrick Donald son of Ralph and Anette (Beaupied) Ellis Banns of Marriage Second Bann Amy Firlik and Mike Orlando Maria Ministrelli and Adam Deradourian A Family Perspective Today s gospel is about missionaries. As Jesus received a mission today, parents accept the mission of raising a family. Parents are not alone in this exhausting and difficult mission. Today Jesus tells us, Come to me and I will give your rest. - Bud Ozar Vocations Many people are weary and find life burdensome (Matthew 11: 25 30).Could God be calling you to bring comfort, encour ag em ent, and refreshment to others? Trust that Jesus can work through you. You can make a difference. If you think God is calling you to be a priest, call Fr. Tim Birney, Director of Priestly Vocations, at or visit our website at

4 Page 4 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Mass Information Monday, July 4 Fourth of July 9:00 am Mass Msgr. Easton Erik Faris, Evan Faris Tuesday, July 5 6:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Joe Wagner, Greg Golias 8:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri George Vidosh, Ben Vidosh Wednesday, July 6 6:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Josef Mehall, Dmitri Krick 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Maureen Luddy, Olivia Zardus Thursday, July 7 6:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Sean Ruhle, Tom Peaslee 8:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Gwendolyn Schmidt, Audrey North Friday, July 8 6:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Asher Smith, Brennan Smith 8:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Dmitri Krick, Michael Niehaus Saturday, July 9 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Jacqueline Vidosh, Rose Vidosh Readings of The Week Monday, July 4 Gn 28:10-22a Mt 9:18-26 Tuesday, July 5 Gn 32:23-33 Mt 9:32-38 Wednesday, July 6 Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a Mt 10:1-7 Thursday, July 7 Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5 Mt 10:7-15 Friday, July 8 Gn 46:1-7, Mt 10:16-23 Saturday, July 9 Gn 49:29-32; 50:15-26a Mt 10:24-33 Sunday, July 10 Is 55:10-11 Rom 8:18-23 Mt 13:1-23 or 13:1-9 Sunday, July 10 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm Mass Fr. Camilleri Lectors Mary Sue Czarnecki, Laura Salgado Christopher Mastantuono, Robby Zink Joe Wagner, Peter Chekal Hospitality Margie Suchyta, Team 6:30 pm Mass Fr. Lang Lectors Laura Salgado, Bob Livingston Brandon Breen, Tyler Moylan Miles Ploucha, Sam Ploucha, Michael Miller Hospitality Gerald Schaffran, Team Sunday Masses 7:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Lectors Henry Swift, Pat Carleton Kaleigh Sonntag, Bailey Haran Isabel Aklestad, Candice Burley, Cassia Burley Hospitality MaryAnn Skaggs, Team 9:00 am Mass Fr. Lang Lectors Anne O'Donnell, Philip DeVoe Thomas DeVoe Alexander Mandel, Dominic Romano Patrick Romano, Andrew Jaeger Hospitality Tony Recchia, Team 10:45 am Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors William Reisdorf Claire Baumhardt, Madelyne Luddy Maureen Luddy, Colleen Hull Emcee Kevin Palmer Hospitality Wayne Friedman, Team 12:30 pm Mass Fr. Espinoza Lectors Rebecca Joseph, Preston True Michael Zobl, David Zobl, Dmitri Krick Anthony Segvich Hospitality Hugh Brennan, Team 4:00 pm Spanish Mass 6:00 pm Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors Alicia Horton, Matt Rzepecki Alison Tyrrell Christian Rozanski, Brad Chaklos Andrew North, Sean Ruhle Hospitality Tom Torma, Team

5 July 3, 2011 Page 5 Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. - Jesus (the Gospel of Matthew) Although I have lived through much darkness, I have seen enough evidence to be unshakably convinced that no difficulty, no fear is so great that it can completely suffocate the hope that springs eternal in our hearts. Do not let that hope die! Stake your life on it! (Toronto, 2002) Love your families. Teach them the dignity of all life; teach them the ways of harmony and peace; teach them the value of faith and prayer and goodness! Help transform the world around you by giving the best of yourselves in the service of others and your country. (Jordan, 2000) -Blessed John Paul II Open Holy Hours: Sunday, 10 am (arrive at 9:45 for 9 am adorer); Monday, 1 and 5 am: Tuesday, 4 am, 7 pm; Thursday, 4,5,7, am and 7 pm; Friday, 4 am and 2 pm. Partners are desired for the following Holy Hours: Sunday, 9, 10 am and 2, 3, 6 pm; Monday, 10 am, 7 pm; Tuesday, 1, 7, 10 pm; Wednesday, 9, 11 am and 3 And 11 pm; Thursday, 8, 10, 11 am and 7 pm; Friday, 11 am and 1 pm; and Saturday, 7 pm. Call Marie Lama at if you are able to help with any of these Holy Hours. Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, pray for us! Come Support Our Teens! C.R.E.W. Car Wash Grade School Woodward Side Parking Lot Sunday, July 24 2 to 5 pm There will also be goodies, similar to those sold at our bake sale, for sale as well. All donations will help send the teens of Shrine Parish to World Youth Day and the National Catholic Youth Conference. Mass Intentions Monday, July 4 Independence Day St. Elizabeth of Portugal 9:00 am Prayers for Stella Camilleri Tuesday, July 5 St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria 6:30 am Intentions of Arthur F. Spaniola 8:30 am James Haubert Wednesday, July 6 St. Maria Goretti 6:30 am George Rafaidus 8:30 am Ann Barbara Scharmen Thursday, July 7 6:30 am Rosemary Gilbert 8:30 am Fern Widgren Friday, July 8 6:30 am Myron and Grace Gilbert 8:30 am Timothy Graham Saturday, July 9 St. Augustine Zhao Rong and his companions 8:30 am Richard Scheck Sunday, July 10 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm Veronica Agnes Zinger 6:30 pm Sami Saleem Salim Sunday Masses 7:30 am Intentions of Rogelio T. Cruz 9:00 am Marie Koenig 10:45 am Jasmine Miyamoto 12:30 pm Intentions of the Parishioners of NSLF 6:00 pm Frances and Dennis Caughlin

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 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 Jacob Kindl, USMC Andrew Kostrzewa, US Navy 2 nd Lt. Nicholas Robert Langan, US Army Peter Laperriere, US Navy Matthew W. Lewandowski US Army Brian MacKenzie, USAF Spc. Jonathan D. Maten, US Army GS13 Dan Marem MI BN Spec. Ryan McWilliams, US Army Rangers Capt. Christopher Mellon, USMC Sgt. Eric Michael Mihelcich, USMC LCpl. Troy Alan Mihelcich, USMC Aaron Mingle, US Navy Sgt. Alan Mullin, US Army 1st Capt. Johnny Pruitt, ASAF 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 Maj. Loren D. Penney, US Army Sam Piontkowski, USMC Anthony Reynolds, USAF Capt. David N. Roberts, USMC Andrew Schulte, US Army Lt. Col. Eric J. Simpson, FA Capt. Michael Szalma, US Army PV2 Christopher M. Villerot, US Army Spec. David Wittla, US Army Just a reminder, please notify us when you have additions to the Military prayer list, or when one of our Military members can be taken off the prayer list. Thank you! Life Matters Below are excerpts from a speech given by Frederick Douglass in 1852 to the Rochester Ladies Anti-Slavery Society in honor of the Fourth of July. The speech was entitled, What to the Slave is the Fourth of July? In this speech, Douglass asks what the Fourth of the July means to a slave. We live in a country where we are blessed with many freedoms and we fight around the world to protect the freedoms of others. Yet, so many people in this country are stripped of the basic right to live every day. In our day, we should ask what this day means to those who have not been given the right to live or whose life has been cut short. What do you suppose our forefathers would say about giving people the right to choose yet depriving others the right to live? Are we really independent and free? On this Fourth of July, we must thank God for the freedoms we had to fight the injustice of slavery in the past and the freedom we have to fight abortion and euthanasia in the present. At a time like this, scorching irony, not convincing argument, is needed. O! had I the ability, and could I reach the nation s ear, I would, today, pour out a fiery stream of biting ridicule, blasting reproach, withering sarcasm, and stern rebuke. For it is not light that is needed, but fire; it is not the gentle shower, but thunder. We need the storm, the whirlwind, and the earthquake. The feeling of the nation must be quickened; the conscience of the nation must be roused; the propriety of the nation must be startled; the hypocrisy of the nation must be exposed; and its crimes against God and man must be proclaimed and denounced. What, to the American slave, is your 4th of July? I answer: a day that reveals to him, more than all other days in the year, the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim. To him, your celebration is a sham; your boasted liberty, an unholy license; your national greatness, swelling vanity; your sounds of rejoicing are empty and heartless; your denunciations of tyrants, brass fronted impudence; your shouts of liberty and equality, hollow mockery; your prayers and hymns, your sermons and thanksgivings, with all your religious parade, and solemnity, are, to him, mere bombast, fraud, deception, impiety, and hypocrisy - a thin veil to cover up crimes which would disgrace a nation of savages. Holy Land Pilgrimage Terra Sancta Pilgrimages with Franciscan friar Fr. Alex Kratz of St. Aloysius (Detroit) will be leading a Catholic Pilgrimage to the Holy Land from October 24-November 7, This life-changing 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, full payment by August 24. Orientation meeting is August 7. Call or mrspattig@yahoo.com.

7 July 3, 2011 Page 7 Lending Library The Lending Library will be closed this weekend, Friday, July 1 and Sunday, July 3, due to the Fourth of July Holiday weekend. It will also be closed on two coming Wednesdays, July 13 and July 20. It will be open the regular Friday and Sunday hours of those weeks. Have a safe holiday! As noted above there will be some variation in hours with the holiday. Regular Lending Library hours are Sundays from 10 am to 2 pm, and Wednesdays 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 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 The Michigan Catholic The Michigan Catholic is the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Detroit. A subscription costs $24. You will receive 26 editions of the paper (bi weekly) plus 12 special supplements. The Michigan Catholic brings you local, regional, national and international news from the Catholic perspective. The supplements cover topics of great interest: parish festivals, Catholic education, vocations, senior living, and more. To subscribe call or send your payment to The Michigan Catholic, 305 Michigan Ave., Detroit, MI National Shrine Career Network Are you an unemployed or underemployed National Shrine parishioner? Send a note to shrine_career_net@yahoo.com. We can help. Sunday, July 3 Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30 and 6:00 pm Monday, July 4 Masses 9 am 7 th and 8 th Grade Girls Basketball GS Gym 6 pm Legion of Mary Meeting CC-B 7:30 pm Tuesday, July 5 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Hand Bell Choir Choir Room 1 pm Devotions STC 6:45 pm Love of God Prayer Group STC 8 pm Wednesday, July 6 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Lending Library CC-C 9:15 am ENDOW CC-A 7 pm 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 Thursday, July 7 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Hispanic Group YR 6 pm SCRIP HH-EW 6:30 pm Friday, July 8 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Lending Library CC-C 9:15 am Saturday, July 9 Mass 8:30 am TOOLS Detroit #17 Retreat CC-SH 9:30 am Light Weigh Catholic Weight Loss CC-A 9:30 am Master Plan Oversight Committee HH-BR 10 am Confessions 3-4 pm, 5:30-6:15 pm Sunday Liturgy 4:30, 6:30 pm Sunday, July 10 Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30 and 6:00 pm Lending Library CC-C 10 am Discalced Carmelites Secular CC-SH 1 pm

8 Page 8 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Religious Formation Family Activities Panda Mania 2011 was a rousing success! Between kids and volunteers, over 300 people had a blast growing in love for Jesus! With PandaMania over, believe it or not, but we re already thinking about VBS We also wanted to thank Mike Keith and his Boy Scouts with moving the Great Wall of Royal Oak from the church to the school! Pictures showing some of what s involved in with decorations and setting up are on page 10. 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 years old by December 1 and will not be starting kindergarten yet. For more information or to get a registration f o r m, p l e a s e c o n t a c t J a n i e L y n c h a t jlynch@shrinechurch.com or Elementary Religious Formation and Sacramental Preparation Religious Formation for those with Special Needs Beginning in the fall of 2011, Shrine will be offering a Special Needs Religious Formation Program. This Religion Program will accommodate children ages 6-18 and provide a modified curriculum for various learning needs and styles. We will have special materials and hands on activities for children with ADD/ADHD, ASD, cognitive impairments, hearing impairments, and sight impairments. To learn more about the program, we will be having an information night for parents and guardians at the beginning of August. Please contact the Religious F o r m a t i o n O f f i c e a t o r jlynch@shrinechurch.com with your name and phone number if you are interested and we will make sure to send you updates and news on the August meeting! In Christ, Deacon Tom Avery LLMSW & Barb Avery Registration has started for the Religious Formation Year Registration forms are available for pickup to all currently enrolled grades Preschool Grade 8 after-school Religious Formation families. Please return completed registrations by May 13. 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 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 (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. Attention Parents of Incoming First and Second Graders! Sacramental Preparation Children ages 6-16 who wish to receive Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist or Confirmation must receive religious formation for a minimum of two consecutive years in a Catholic School or after-school formation program. Children who attend Shrine Catholic Schools or our after-school programs will automatically receive sacrament registration materials to complete before starting grades 2 and 7. All others must contact the Religious Formation Office at Examples of children in this group include students at other Catholic schools, children who are older than the typical age/grade, or non-catholics wishing to become Catholic. Confirmation Confirmation Faith Portfolios Some families do still need to pick up the Faith Portfolio and/or activities and reflections that have been completed needing to be placed into the portfolio. Please try to make a trip to the Religious Formation Office in the Shrine Grade School as soon as possible to take care of this. Please Call The Religious Formation Office Prior To Making A Special Trip Just To Make Sure Someone Is In The Office, Continue working to complete the required content of the Faith Portfolio, especially the Family Project. Please contact me with any questions you have related to the portfolios. I will be sending another letter to all Year 2 families and candidates with further instructions and additional areas to focus on at home as we move closer to Confirmation. Have a blessed week and enjoy Spring. Thank you and God bless your family. Mike Reece reece@shrineschools.com mreece@shrinechurch.com Grades 7/8 Religious Formation We are in the process of ordering our new seventh

9 July 3, 2011 Page 9 and eighth grade Religious Formation books for Students will be using a handbook from St. Mary s Press and will keep the same comprehensive book for both the seventh grade and eighth grade years. Additionally, eighth grade students will supplement the handbook with a wonderful Confirmation preparation book, also from St. Mary s Press. The resources available to students and parents through the publisher should really enhance our formation program and provide families with additional ways to really grow in their faith. More information to follow over the next few months regarding this exciting change to our program. Meanwhile, continue to explore your faith and take some time to focus on praying together as a family, especially the Rosary, as the school year comes to an end and summer fun begins. Have a great week and may God continue to bless your family. - Michael Reece Youth Service Team Opportunities Lifespan s 2011 Used Book Sale Setup Tuesday, July 12, 10 am 1 pm Shrine Catholic Grade School Gym Confirmation Candidates are needed to help unpack and sort books for Lifespan s 2011 Used Book Sale. This book sale will support Lifespan s efforts in the protection of vulnerable human life from conception through natural death. Interested candidates should contact Vikki Jenkins at vikkij@wideopenwest.com or at with the words Lifespan in the subject line. ** Please note that July 12 is for setup only. The date of the actual sale is July Angels Place Miracle League Mondays all summer, 5:15-6:30 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, are needed to assist and encourage the residents as they bat, run bases, and play the field. Bring the whole family and cheer the team on! This project could qualify as a Long Term Ministry if volunteers can commit to coming each week (contact to Mrs. Cerone to verify). Interested candidates should contact Dawn Bradley at dbradley@angelsplace.com or at (248) 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 Tem 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, July 9, 9 am, Ferndale Site Parents and youth are needed to unload the truck for the Focus: HOPE food distribution site. It is located in Ferndale on 9 mile Rd at the OLHSA building (across from the Police Station). To register, please contact Mrs. Cerone at or scerone@shrinechurch.com with the words Focus Hope in the subject line. (Please note that Confirmation candidates may only use Focus Hope two times as a short-term project.) C.R.E.W. High School Youth Ministry Car Wash July 24, 2 to 5 pm Grade School Parking Lot Woodward side Bottle Drive August 14 Teens distribute fliers to neighborhoods. August 21 Teens will be coming through the neighborhoods collecting bottles and cans. Adult Religious Formation Calling all Women! Sign Up Now! ENDOW Women's Summer Study Group Evening Session: Edith Stein: Seeker of Truth Wednesday Evenings, June 22-Sep 14, 7-9 PM National Shrine Conference Center, Room A Join us as we learn about one of the great women saints, Edith Stein. Seeker of Truth is the story of a 20th century saint, a German-Jewish philosopher who converted to Catholicism, became a Carmelite nun (Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross), and was eventually martyred in Auschwitz. Her life story is that of a scholar searching for ultimate truth, about which John Paul II said in his homily at her canonization she finally discovered truth has a name, it is Jesus Christ. This challenging and engaging study is perfect for the modern woman who shares Stein s longing for the uncompromising truth found in the beauty of Church teaching. Cost for the class is $70, which includes all materials. The course will be facilitated by Melissa Thompson and Cindy Hind. Register online at Financial assistance is available to those in need-contact Margaret McCann at at the National ENDOW Office in Denver for more information or for assistance in registering. Other questions may be directed to Melissa Thompson at mam713@hotmail.com or by calling Young Adults Please contact Christine Wist at cwist@shrinechurch.com if you have any ideas of activities you would like to see for the Young Adults. We are looking for social, catechetical, and service events and also people to help organize them. Send your ideas!

10 Page 10 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Religious Formation VBS Thank you to the Box Brigade for moving boxes needed for the Great Wall. Building the wall is hard work! The Great Wall is all done! Part of our Asian-themed stage set Almost ready! (Church created and painted by Molly Hartner) Fr. Beto and friend showing off the dragon created by Mary Boyer. One of our many helpers working on a wall decoration

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12 Page 12 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower 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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14 Page 14 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Shrine Catholic Athletes Sports Physicals Attention those in Grades 5 through 12 who will be playing sports for Shrine Catholic Grade School or Shrine Catholic High School & Academy in the fall or winter (this would include soccer, football, basketball, volleyball or cheerleading). The Dads Club will have a pediatrician who will be doing sports physicals on two days this summer. The physicals will be done at Shrine Catholic High School s Gymnasium from 3 to 9 pm on Wednesday, July 20; and Wednesday, August 3. Athletes should enter the main doors of the gym (signs will be posted). There will be a $20 fee per athlete (all money will go into the Dads Club fund, so checks should be made out to Shrine Dads' Club ). Students should wear a tee shirt and shorts. They should bring their green physical form (if they are Shrine Catholic Grade School or Shrine Catholic Academy students) they received at the sports call out in May or the high school sports physical form (if they are Shrine Catholic High School students) they received in the packet which was mailed to them. If they do not have the form, forms will be available. Parents should fill out the front side of the athlete s form (please include the immunization record). Sign up sheets with time slots will be available on a first-come-first serve basis beginning on the first day. For further information, please contact Brian Peaslee at or Kevin Carr at In Need of a Several Dads! Dream Cruise parking is Saturday, August 20, 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 19, 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,, 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 Faithful Citizenship: Join the Church in Legislative Advocacy Do you write or call your elected officials when important legislation is being considered? Is your voice heard in Lansing? Do you stand up for religious freedom and for the unborn, poor and vulnerable in the public square? Join the Michigan Catholic Legislative Advocacy Network, an online program that facilitates direct communication between you and your elected officials. Run by the Michigan Catholic Conference, the Catholic Church s public policy voice in Michigan, the Legislative Advocacy Network lets you join Catholics across our state who are advocating for the core principals that guide our faith. The network keeps you updated with important legislative issues and helps to strengthen our Catholic advocacy voice. Practice faithful citizenship today by visiting:

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17 July 3, 2011 Page 17 Holy Father s Prayer Intentions July 2011 General Intention: That Christians may contribute to alleviating the material and spiritual suffering of AIDS patients, especially in the poorest countries. Missionary Intention: For the religious who work in mission territories, that they may be witnesses of the joy of the Gospel and living signs of the love of Christ. Shrine Devotional Groups Rosary for the Unborn The Rosary for the Unborn is said every Sunday at 5 pm in the Adoration Chapel. Mother of Perpetual Help and Chaplet of Divine Mercy Devotions Tuesdays at 6:45 pm in the St. Thérèse Chapel. Love of God 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 July 13 and 27 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. 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 Development Staff Director of Development, Mr. Matthew York... ext 455 Parish Support Staff Executive Assistant, Mrs. Anne Knapik... ext 413 Parish Receptionist, Mrs. Charlene Lewandowski... ext 410 Financial Supervisor, Mr. Jim Skaggs... ext 423 Parish Bookkeeper, Mrs. Mary Ellen Wassenberg... ext 421 Building and Grounds, Mr. Kevin Sutherland... ext 414 National Shrine Director/Church Tours, Mr. Jack Hoolehan... ext 418 Tuition Manager/Herald Editor, Mrs. Vicki Holtyn... ext 448 Office Hours Monday - Friday... 9 am-5 pm, 6:30 pm-9 pm Saturday... 9 am-2:30 pm Emergencies handled at any time. Please limit other visits or phone calls to the above times. Church Hours Monday - Friday... 5:30 am-5 pm Saturday... 7:30 am-after 6:30 pm Mass Sunday... 6:30 am-after 6:00 pm Mass Gift Shop Hours Monday - Friday... 1 pm-4 pm Second Saturday of the Month... 5:30 pm-6:30 pm Second Sunday of the Month... 9:30 am-2 pm Masses Sunday... 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am, 12:30, 6:00 pm Saturday... 8:30 am, 4:30 pm, 6:30 pm Weekday... 6:30, 8:30 am Holy Day... 6:30, 8:30 am, 12:00 noon, 7:30 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation After 6:30 am Mass; Saturdays 3-4 pm and 5:30-6 pm. Sacrament of Baptism Sunday at 2 pm. Please contact Charlene Lewandowski in the Parish Office at ext 410. Sacrament of Marriage Parish members, please contact Anne Knapik in the Parish Office at ext 413 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.