Shrine Herald. Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton. Summer Ends. Step by Step. St. Vincent de Paul. Shrine Knight Hall of Fame

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1 Shrine Herald September 16, 2012 We proclaim Jesus as Lord and ourselves as servants for His sake. Royal Oak, MI Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton Summer Ends Opening School Masses have been celebrated and school is back in session. Religious education soon begins. There are a host of activities at this time of year. September 29 This day is really loaded. Step by Step The Step by Step Fun Run/Walk takes place at 8:30 am outside of church. Rosie and Lord Stanley plan on attending. There is more information in the Shrine Herald and on the schools website ( St. Vincent de Paul The annual St. Vincent de Paul Walk/Run is the same day on the Detroit River Front. Sister Noreen will be there and if you cannot join her, you can sponsor her. Again there is more information available in the Shrine Herald. Shrine Knight Hall of Fame The evening of September 29 is the annual Shrine Knight Hall of Fame at which former athletes, coaches, and supporters are inducted into the Shrine Hall of Fame. Among the inductees this year are Varsity Girls Basketball Team of 1979, Football Coach John Goddard, and the Bart Seymour Service Award is being given to Mr. Thomas Kirkwood, former principal of Shrine High School. Information is available both in the Herald and on line. All of that in one day! Sunday, September 30 The Shrine High School Homecoming football game and activities take place at the High School from 2 to 5 pm. Come out and cheer on the home team. continued on page 3... Sharing Christ in and through the Church GOAL: $204,640 TOTAL PLEDGES: $175,857 % OF GOAL: 86% # OF COMMITMENTS: 911

2 Page 2 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Please pray for the sick of our parish Eugene Bienkowski Jack Brady Garrett Burtwell Kathryn Ross Clark Kathy Cobbledick Deanna Conway Marianne Dayton Cecelia Flood Bea & Ken Haffey Donald Holden Mrs. Louis Krige Meghan Malley Anna Marie Mateljan Jackie Panetta Mary Parker Margaret Ribant Jim Ross Anthony Rosso Deanna Swincicki Richard W. Thomas Sr. Charles C. Unavy Cecelia VanAnerp Cecilia Vargo Patti Waldrup Rita Wallis Grace Weidman Karl Wolfe Please pray for the repose of the soul of Ruth Copley Margaret Schloss Olga Varona Albert Watros Widowed in Recent Years? Women whose spouse has died in the past few years are invited for "Coffee and Conversation" with a focus on your needs, interest and ways of coping now that your spouse is gone. We will share ideas on what may be helpful for this part of your life-journey. We will meet on Thursday September 20, 10:00 to 11:30 am, Room B. Park in the 12 mile lot and go to the receptionist for directions to room B. If you will be new to the group, please call Sister Noreen and leave your name and phone number so we can plan accordingly , ext 411. Widowed and Still in the Workplace? A support group for those who are widowed and still in the workplace will meet on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 7:00 pm. Come to the Parish Reception Area, Room B. For more information, call Sister Noreen at , ext Gathering of Parish Representatives in Christian Service Wednesday, September 19, 7:00 pm If you are a representative, involved in a Christian Service activity sponsored by the parish, or would like to be, this meeting is for you! We will meet in the National Shrine Conference Center, Seton Hall, on Wednesday, September 19 at 7:00 pm. The Christian Service Commission helps us as a parish to put our faith into action through organized responses to needs of our community, and beyond. Through educational and ministry responses we help parishioners bear witness to Catholic social teachings, the mandates of the Gospel of Jesus. We need at least one representative of these parish activities: Life Issues, Disability Concerns, Justice and Peace, Legislative Advocacy, Parish Nurse Ministry/Health Advocacy, Parish Services: St. Vincent de Paul, Jail Ministry, S.O.C.H. Homeless Ministries Welcome Inn Day Center, the S.O. Warming Center, Bereavement Ministry, Advent Christmas Outreach, etc. The entire Commission will meet in the Fall and in the Spring, and as needed. Representatives of the various areas will meet as necessary to carry out their responsibilities and to communicate with the parish Christian Service Coordinator. For further information, please call Sister Noreen Ellison at , ext 411. Mary s Children Family Center 495 E. 14 Mile Rd. Clawson, MI Help Wanted: LPN or RN for Day Program, Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Position open 2 to 3 days a week. Fax Resume to: Christine at or her at m.ctr@att.net. Mary s Children Family Center is currently accepting applications for a nurse team leader who is dedicated to providing outstanding care to fill a part- time position. The nurse is responsible for direct care as well as supervision of their program assistants. Applicant must be honest, caring and passionate about caring for others dealing with their individual s obstacles. Mary s Children strives to enhance the lives of individuals with brain injuries through social interaction and cognitive learning. For more information visit our website at Clothing Drive Next Weekend The St. Vincent de Paul truck will again be located in the Grade School parking lot, at the corner of 12 Mile and Linwood, next weekend, September 22-23, Please drop off your clean and reusable clothing donations before or after the Saturday evening or Sunday Masses. Plastic bags are available in the church vestibules this weekend for your convenience. Your clothing donations will be most appreciated and will help the needy be better prepared for the unpleasant weather ahead. God bless you for your willingness to share your good fortune with those less fortunate.

3 September 16, 2012 Page 3 continued from page 1 Bearings... Monday October 1 Feast of Saint Thérèse the Little Flower On the Feast of the patron saint of our parish, there will be a special Mass at 9:00 am with all three schools attending. Everyone is welcome to join in this important celebration in honor of our Little Flower. At 7:00 pm in the evening there will be a special Sung Vespers in church. A number of former pastors and associates of Shrine will be here. Along with them a number of priests from the area and some of the Assistant Bishops of the Archdiocese will be in attendance. All of the choirs and music groups of the parish and schools participate in this wonderfully prayerful experience. Do plan on coming to pray with us. There will be a reception after Vespers in Heritage Hall. And Last But Not Least Rosie, Carlito and Lord Stanley October 4 is the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi. Rosie, Carlito, and Lord Stanley invite all the pets of the parish to a special blessing of the animals to take place in the outdoor grotto area at 5:30 pm on Thursday October 4. You do not have to have a pet in order to come. It is a howling good time for all. On the evening of October 4, there will be a special Mass celebrating the Feast of St. Francis offered by Franciscan priests. The Franciscans have a long history with Shrine, and we are happy to have them with us on this important feast. Divine Life Baptized in Christ Charles Joseph son of John and Kathleen (Bunting) Bateman Devin Michael son of Michael and Beth (Kaczkowski) Schiappacasse Ethan Wilmer son of Bryan and Maria (Soriano) Co Genevieve Rose daughter of Ryan and Melanie (Millard) Smith Lily Marie daughter of Daniel and Sara (Welage) Roy Banns of Marriage First Bann Andrea Guest and Matthew Arnold Leslie Kehoe and Pat Snow Second Bann Megan Hernalsteen and John Merandi Andrea Brenda and Nate LeFerle Third Bann Andrea Hoeflein and Chris Safranski Jennifer Page and Scott MacKenzie Kim Taylor and Tyler Ruhle Pancakes!!! Pancakes!!! Shrine Catholic Dads' Club Pancake Breakfast Sunday September 23, 8:00 to 11:00 am Enjoy pancakes, sausage, bagels, and drinks, the Best Breakfast value in town while supporting the Shrine Catholic Dads Club. It s for the kids!!!! First Bann Correction From Sept. 2 Kim Taylor and Tyler Ruhle

4 Page 4 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Mass Information Monday, September 17 6:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Servers Gina Schmidt, Maria Ruhle 8:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Servers A.J. Massucci, Anthony Massucci Tuesday, September 18 6:30 am Mass Fr. Espinoza Servers Lydia Moylan, Rose Vidosh 8:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Servers Clara North, Kira Jenkins Wednesday, September 19 6:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Servers Katy Zink, Regan Smith 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Servers Katie Arce, Allie Wagner Thursday, September 20 6:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Servers Elizabeth Lyons, Grace Leonard 8:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Servers Claire Cerone, Carolyn Luddy Friday, September 21 6:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Servers Thomas Kennedy, Isaiah Thummel 8:30 am Mass Fr. Espinoza Servers Ian Grimes, Stephen Klimushyn Saturday, September 22 8:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Servers Nikolas Wills, Chris Richards Readings of The Week Monday, September 17 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33 Lk 7:1-10 Tuesday, September 18 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a Lk 7:11-17 Wednesday, September 19 1 Cor 12:31-13:13 Lk 7:31-35 Thursday, September 20 1 Cor 15:1-11 Lk 7:36-50 Friday, September 21 Eph 4:1-7, Mt 9:9-13 Saturday, September 22 1 Cor 15:35-37, Lk 8:4-15 Sunday, September 23 Wis 2:12, Jas 3:16-4:3 Mk 9:30-37 Sunday, September 23 Twenty-fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm Mass Fr. Lang Lectors Kay Cyrek, Ginny Gamber Servers Andrew Jaeger, Niklas Jenkins Erik Jenkins, Brian Palmer Hospitality Margie Suchyta, Team 6:30 pm Mass Fr. Espinoza Lectors Tom Kendziorski, Preston True Servers Irene Peaslee, Madeline Rozanski Catherine Warner, Elizabeth Warner Maria Ruhle Hospitality Gerald Schaffran, Team Sunday Masses 7:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Lectors Ted Bratta, Marlene Kowalewski Servers William Arce, John Ginotti Justin Cantrell, Gregory Golias Hospitality MaryAnn Skaggs, Team 9:00 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Lectors Emma McNorton, Cassia Burley Claire McNorton Servers Jordan Kennelly, Anthony Fisher Ian Grimes, Isaiah Thummel Hospitality Tony Recchia, Team 10:45 am Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors Don Erwin, Lloyd West Servers Maddie Welsh, Audrey North Clara North, Stephanie Rippey Emcee Tyler Moylan Hospitality Wayne Friedman, Team 12:30 pm Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors Dave Uchalik, Janie Lynch Servers Robby Zink, Kenyatte Byron Peter Chekal, Danny Chekal Hospitality Hugh Brennan, Team 4:00 pm Spanish Mass Fr. Espinoza 6:00 pm Mass Fr. Camilleri Lectors Clare Romano, Gabrielle Schmidt Carlos Carpenter Servers Max Quinn, Miles Ploucha Sam Ploucha, Jack Ploucha, Michael Miller and Joel Marquard Hospitality Tom Torma, Team

5 September 16, 2012 Page 5 Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration "O, Jesus, give me light to understand the mystery and the value of Christian suffering." "O my Jesus, the Cross is Your standard; I should be ashamed to ask to be delivered from it. From one evil only I ardently beg You to preserve me: from any deliberate sin, however slight. O Lord, I beg You by the merits of Your sacred Passion to keep all sin far from me. But as for other evils--bodily or spiritual sufferings, physical pain or mental anguish--i beg Your light and strength: light to understand the hidden meaning which they have in the plans of Your divine Providence, light to believe firmly that every sorrow or trial, every pain or disappointment, is planned by You for my greater good; strength not to let myself be influenced by the false maxims of the world or led astray by the vain mirage of earthly happiness, strength to accept suffering of any kind with courage and love." - Divine Intimacy 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; Tuesday, 4 am and 7 pm; Wednesday, 3 and 4 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; Tuesday, 4 am; Wednesday,2 pm, 3 pm; Friday, 1, 2, 5 pm; and Saturday, Noon, 4 pm. If anyone has extra rosaries that they would like to donate for the chapel, please leave them in a marked bag under the sign in sheets. Thank you in advance and God bless you! Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, pray for us!!! Girl Scouts Shrine Area Cadette, Senior Ambassador Girl Scout Troop #43068 Girl Scouts of the U.S.A is celebrating 100 years this year. Girl Scout troop #43068 has been an active troop at Shrine for over 43 years. Through the years many former members of this troop have also become Girl Scout Leaders and some of their daughters have been scouts in the troop. This troop is open to all young ladies between the ages of 11 through 18 along with the ability-challenged. The program is girlplanned, so if you enjoy spending time with girls your age doing the activities together, come join us. The highest awards in Girl Scouts are Silver and Gold. If you wish to procure these awards they are available to you. Some of our activities are camping, traveling in the U.S.A and Canada, learning new skills and giving service to others. Troop meetings are held twice a month on Friday evenings 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the National Shrine Conference Center, Room B. For more information please contact Blanche Marie Smith at Mass Intentions Monday, September 17 St. Robert Bellarmine 6:30 am Joyce Maday 8:30 am Joseph DiBella III Tuesday, September 18 6:30 am Bill Leroy 8:30 am Maria Stella Camilleri Wednesday, September 19 St. Januarius 6:30 am Dorothy Gordon 8:30 am Pasquale Delguidice Thursday, September 20 SS. Andrew Kim Tae-gon, and Paul Chong Ha-sang, and Companions 6:30 am John D. Murphy 8:30 am Elwin Vigneron Friday, September 21 St. Matthew 6:30 am Dennis Murphy 8:30 am Joseph J. Lordon Saturday, September 22 8:30 am Ann M. Carney Sunday, September 23 Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm Mary Collica 6:30 pm Intentions of the Parishioners of NSLF Sunday Masses 7:30 am Intentions of the Parishioners of NSLF 9:00 am Pasquale Delguidice 10:45 am Living and Deceased Members of the Ladies Guild 12:30 pm Intentions of Sophia Edge 6:00 pm Thomasella Lenzini

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 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 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 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! It Is Donut Time Welcome back to coffee and donut time. We will be having coffee and donuts on Sunday September 30 after 9:00 am Mass to celebrate St Thérèse feast day which is the next day. All are welcome. Hope to see you there. - The Welcome Committee Market Day Please support the Shrine Catholic Grade School and High School Mothers Clubs by ordering through Market Day! Look for a flyer in the Church s informational areas or visit the website at The October specials include: Free 1lb. bag of broccoli florets with any $40 purchase. Free 4-Pack of ChicNSteakes with $90 online purchase. Free Sample-Whole Grain PB&J Grahamwich Bar with any purchase. Freequent Buyer program-make two purchases of $40 or more between September and November. Than place a third order of $40 in December to receive your Carry-All-Tote at the December sale pick up. Remember Market Day is great for kids lunches and complete dinners. You can order online until midnight on Monday, October 1st at phone it in at MD.APPLE or return it to the Grade School office by Thursday, September 27. The delivery date is Saturday, October 6. PLEASE NOTE: This month the pick-up is from 9:15 to 10:15 am at the Grade School cafeteria. If you have any questions, please call Lisa Cormier or Tricia Uhl Mark your calendars!!! Market Day Sale Dates : 11/03/2012; 12/08/2012; 1/19/2013 ; 2/09/2013 ; 3/16/2013 ; 4/20/2013; 5/18/2013; 6/08/2013 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 Rachel s Vineyard When we remember and mourn our losses, we free our souls to move beyond the pain. Come to a Rachel s Vineyard Retreat and remember, mourn, and be set free. Detroit Rachel s Vineyard Call Christine at info@detroitrachelsvineyard.org

7 September 16, 2012 Page 7 Lending Library A more comprehensive book about Mary than the one reviewed last week is: First Lady of the World: A Popular History of Devotion To Mary by Peter Lappin. "Here is a book about Mary which traces the history of devotion to her from the time of the apostles and the early Church to the present day. It finds in the Old Testament the foreshadowings of the one whom God the Father would choose to be the mother of His Son. It follows the Church through the centuries and describes the unfolding of theological truth and popular piety concerning Mary. It shows how Christian believers in every age have turned to the Mother of God for help and inspiration. And it discusses the place of Mary in the Church after the second Vatican Council, while looking forward to future theology and devotion." (Section 6, Mary). 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, September 16 Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30, and 4:00 (Spanish) and 6:00 pm Masses Shrine Ladies Guild Mass Church 10:45 am Lending Library CC-C 10:00 am Rosary for the Unborn STC 5:00 pm Homeschool Group GS-Gym 6:00 pm Monday, September 17 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Girl Scout Junior Troop #42412 YR 3:15 pm Religious Formation Parent Meeting GS-Gym 4:30 pm RCIA Confirmation for Teens CC-A 5:30 pm Saint Vincent de Paul Meeting HH-BR 7:00 pm TAIZE Evening Prayer Church 7:30 pm Legion of Mary Meeting CC-B 7:30 pm Tuesday, September 18 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Mission Ladies Sewing/Quilting Group CC-A 10:00 am Vine for Girls CC-A 4:30 pm CFFC Meeting HH-BR 6:30 pm Shrine Moms Tuesday Night Bridge CC-SH 7:00 pm Boy Scout Troop #1634 YR 7:00 pm Widows in the Workplace Meeting HH-B 7:00 pm Devotions STC 6:45 pm Love of God Prayer Group STC 8:00 pm Wednesday, September 19 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Men s Bible Study CC-A 6:30 am Cub Scout Pack #1634 GS-Café 6:30 pm ENDOW CC-B 7:00 pm Christian Service Meeting CC-SH 7:00 pm Militia Immaculata Prayer Village HH-B 8:00 pm Events Calendar Thursday, September 20 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Widows Group HH-B 10:00 am Grupo de Renovacion Carismatico (Spanish Charismatic Renewal) YR 6:00 pm Shrine GS Mothers Club Meeting CC-SH 6:30 pm FOCCUS HH-B 7:00 pm Vocations Committee Meeting HH-BR 7:00 pm Boy Scout Troop Committee Meeting CC-A 7:30 pm Friday, September 21 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 Shrine Robotics CC-SH 6:00 pm Girl Scout Troop #43068 CC-B 7:00 pm Frassati Young Adult Holy Hour Church 8:00 pm Saturday, September 22 Mass 8:30 am Moms to Moms Sale GS-Gym & Café 8:30 am 40 Days for Life Sign Up HH-WW After all Masses Shrine Kings & Queens Pinochle Group CC-SH 7:00 pm Sunday Liturgy 4:30, 6:30 pm Sunday, September 23 Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30, and 4:00 (Spanish) and 6:00 pm Masses 40 Days for Life Sign Up HH-WW After all Masses Lending Library CC-C 10:00 am Rosary for the Unborn STC 5:00 pm

8 Page 8 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Religious Formation Preschool Religious Formation Our first class is Sunday, September 23 in the Youth Room. All registered families should have received a letter with details of the start of classes. We look forward to seeing all of the smiling faces! Elementary Religious Formation and Sacramental Preparation Religious Formation Classes Start September 17 For Grades K - 8 Our parent meeting and first day of class is Monday, September 17 for grades K through 8. All grades will meet at Shrine Catholic Grade School for this day only. Details have been mailed home this past week to those who have registered their children for the year. Questions? Contact Renee Cramer at rcramer@shrinechurch.com or Grades 7/8 Religious Formation Welcome to another year of faith formation! We are excited to have so many seventh and eighth grade students involved in our faith formation program. Please note the change for September 17 Only! September 17 is the first day of Monday evening classes for the new year, however, Classes For September 17 Only will be in the Elementary School at 12 Mile Road beginning at 6:00 pm instead of 6:15 pm. Dismissal for the September 17 will be at 7:00 pm. **Parents of Grades 7 and 8 Monday evening formation students need to attend a Parent Meeting in the elementary school gym after the 6 pm drop-off on September 17. Please make every attempt to have your family represented at the meeting. After September 17, classes will be back in the high school and will be from 6:15 7:30 pm. Please contact me with any questions. God bless. Mr. Reece, mreece@shrinechurch.com or reece@shrineschools.com. Confirmation Servant Ministry Opportunities Are You In Need Of Reflection Sheets?? Our youth have been very busy working in our community and our parish this Summer. If Confirmation Candidates need a Reflection Sheet for any service project, please Mrs. Cerone at scerone@shrinchurch.com or call her at Preschool Religious Formation Aide Sunday, Sept 23 OR Sunday, Sept 30, Youth Room Do you enjoy working with little ones? We are looking for several Confirmation Candidates to help with the preschoolers during 9 am Mass. If you are interested, contact Mrs. Cerone at or her with the words Formation Aide in the subject line. (scerone@shrinechurch.com). Pancake Breakfast Sunday, September 23 Shrine Catholic Grade School Gym Volunteers are needed to help the Dad s Club with the Pancake Breakfast. There will be two shifts of workers available, either 7:00 to 9:00 am or 9:00 to 11:00 am. Responsibilities include: setting up/taking down tables and chairs, rolling silverware, carrying trays for patrons, wiping tables, etc. Please note: Confirmation candidates may only use TWO Pancake Breakfasts to count toward the service requirement. To register, please contact Mrs. Cerone at or at scerone@shrinechurch.com with the words Pancake Breakfast in the subject line. Focus: HOPE Food Distribution Saturday, October 13, 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. Friends of the Poor Walk 2012 Saturday, September 29, 10 am Milliken State Park, Detroit Parents and youth are invited to collect pledges and complete the walk at Milliken State Park. Funds raised can be designated to the National Shrine Conference of St. Vincent de Paul to support the local poor. Please contact Mrs. Cerone at or scerone@shrinechurch.com for more information and a Confirmation service reflection sheet. Registration and more information can also be found at the following website:

9 September 16, 2012 Page 9 Step by Step Parish Fun Run Saturday, September 29 Confirmation Candidates are needed to help set up and organize the Fun Run. If you are interested in working at this fun-filled parish event, please contact Sue Niehaus at sniehaus@wowway.com or National Life Chain Sunday, October 7, 2-3 pm, between 11 and 12 Mile Roads along Woodward Ave. Parents and Confirmation Candidates are welcome to be a part of national demonstration of the importance of life! Come to Woodward Ave and prayerfully hold a sign (provided) as a symbol of your dedication to the unborn. This is an awesome experience! Let s line the street! If you are interested in participating, Mrs. Cerone for a Reflection Sheet at scerone@shrinechurch.com (use the words Life Chain in the subject line) or call at (Parents should accompany students.) C.R.E.W. High School Youth Ministry Kickball Kickoff Sunday, September 16, 2 to 4 pm Starr JC Park on 13 Mile Rd. in Royal Oak Join us for our school year kickoff! Our teams will be teens versus parents and siblings, so make sure to bring your family as well! Upcoming Events High school can be a hard place to be yourself and not feel like you have to conform to what everyone else wants you to be. Over the next four weeks we will learn ways to develop character to stand strong in our beliefs and who we are as individuals. Join us in the Youth Room from 7:30 to 9:00 pm to learn how to stand strong! Courage: Stand Alone, Sunday, September 23 Courage: Stand Firm, Sunday, September 30 Courage: Stand Out, Sunday, October 7 Courage: Stand Tall, Sunday, October 14 Cedar Point Halloweekends Saturday, October 20 Leave Shrine 12 Mile Rd. parking lot at 8 am and return at 11:30 pm This is a Vicariate event where we will be joining with several other parishes for a fun day with fellow Catholics. The cost is $50, which includes the bus ride down and back and your ticket for the day. Contact Christine Wist for a permission slip if you are interested in joining us. Permission slips are due September 23 and can be turned into the Parish Office c/o Youth Ministry or at our C.R.E.W. nights. Adult Religious Formation 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. This study group is part of the ENDOW series. Cost for the class is $80, which includes all materials. Register online at Questions? Judy Maten at maten.judith@aod.org. Sign Up Now! Young Adults Planning Meeting Monday, September 24 in the Youth Room at 7:00 pm We will be planning events for the year and need your help in doing so. If you are a young adult (18-35) please join us and share your ideas of what you would like experience with other young adults at our parish. The Youth Room is located in the basement of the church and can be accessed by an outdoor staircase located to the left of the long ramp on Northwood Blvd. ATTENTION ALL HIGH SCHOOL TEENS! C.R.E.W. Kickball Kickoff, Sunday, September 16, 2 to 4 pm Starr Jaycee Park in Royal Oak Located on 13 Mile Rd. just east of Crooks All high school teens and their families are invited for a fun afternoon of kickball and camaraderie! Sign up to be a part of Shrine Parish s High School Youth Group and get to know other teens that love to live their faith! Questions? Contact Christine Wist at cwist@shrinechurch.com. Diaconate Information Night October 9 The Office for Clergy and Consecrated Life and the Permanent Diaconate Formation Team invite all men who may be considering the Permanent Diaconate to an informational meeting to learn more about the Permanent Diaconate and what the requirements are. The Information Night will be at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, October 9 at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. If you are married, please bring your wife. An RSVP is requested. For reservations or more information, please contact Deanna Cortese at The seminary is located at 2701 W Chicago Boulevard Detroit, MI 48206

10 Page 10 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Mass at Senior Centers American House Residence 1900 N. Washington (near Mary St.) Friday, September 21, 10 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. 411.

11 September 16, 2012 Page 11 Animal Blessing October 4 at 5:30 pm The blessing will take place in the grotto area on 12 Mile road Bring your animal friends by for this special blessing! And then return later for a special Feast of St. Francis of Assisi Mass at 7:00 pm We are also excited to be working with New Beginnings Animal Rescue this year to collect food for their Pet Food Pantry. See more information below on this worthy cause. Animal Rescue to Collect Food for Pet Food Pantry at Animal Blessing Representatives from New Beginnings Animal Rescue will participate in the annual animal blessing Thursday, October 4 the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi - at the National Shrine. Representatives will be on hand to collect cat and dog food for their pet food pantry, which is located in Wild Birds Unlimited in Royal Oak. They will also have information available about their pantry and adoption efforts. New Beginnings, founded in November 2010, distributed more than 17,000 pounds of food last year through its pet food pantry. It fed 780 dogs and 917 cats from households in 25 cities across Oakland County, helping to keep pets and their families together during tough economic times. Folks who cannot afford to feed their pets because of job loss or other temporary financial strain find a helping hand at New Beginnings pet pantry. Volunteers assist new and returning members with free food every Sunday. New Beginnings is a foster-based rescue with volunteers in Royal Oak, Berkley, Huntington Woods, Birmingham, and beyond. The organization holds adoption events in Royal Oak and Birmingham twice a month and features one of its adoptable cats every Thursday in the window at Bingo Pet Salon in downtown Royal Oak. Please consider donating a few cans or a bag or two of dog or cat food when you attend the animal blessing at the National Shrine on October 4. Visit the New Beginnings website at Natural Family Planning Do you know in which direction your life is going? God s direction for your life may be to have a baby now or to wait a while before inviting a baby into your family. Natural Family Planning classes teach a morally acceptable and medically safe method that is easy to understand and 97-99% effective. Learn more. Attend a class. Schedules for Natural Family Planning classes are found at or contact nfp@aod.org, or

12 Page 12 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Grade School Happenings With three weeks into the school year, we are truly getting into our routines. Our Opening Mass was a special one as we reflected on Jesus as Our Shepherd and the role we have in following Him as his sheep. We re now getting ready for the Feast of St. Therese on October 1 st. As our patron saint, this feast day is especially important. At the Grade School we try to follow her little ways in growing closer to Christ. All three schools come together for an All Schools Mass at 9:00 am that day and Vespers takes place in the church that evening at 7:00 pm. Our Grade School Knights in Harmony choir will be singing at Vespers. Our afterschool clubs are just beginning to form. In addition to Knights in Harmony we will have Knights in Rythym, Altar Servers, Readers Club, Math Club,Tech Club and two new clubs for fifth and sixth graders this year Geography Club and S.T.E.M Club (science, technology, engineering and math). Of course, all of the above is in addition to all of the CYO sports that our Dads Club organizes and runs. It s so exciting to see our kids active and involved in the school and church. Arts, Beats & Eats THANK YOU to all who volunteered at the Shrine tent for Arts Beats Eats in downtown Royal Oak over Labor Day weekend. We appreciate your time and energy as they were some very hot and busy days. We hope to have the amount earned by Shrine in a few weeks. Special thanks to Monsignor Easton, Andrea Hoeflein, Kevin Sutherland and Matt York for their help too. Many hands make light work, as this was such the case with our National Shrine Parishioners, parents and friends. We couldn t have done it without you all! J Mary Ann McCourt Many Thanks to: Craig Bellissimo, Brian Branch, James Carlson, Joan Carlson, Kevin Carr, Kelly Carr, Judi Cavanaugh, Shawn Cavanaugh, Michael Chutorash, Mark Dauer, Mary Ellen Deal, Gene DeHondt, Judi DeHondt, Aileen Devoe, Joe Devoe, Veronica Flynn, Carlo Ginotti, Carol Goike, Kelly Sanna-Gouin, Anita Harris, Todd Harris, Andrea Hoeflein, David Hull, Randy Husaynu, Denise Kinjorski, Caren Kissick, Ana Krick, Fred Krick, Faith Luddy, Lisa McGinn, Rachel McNamara, Phil McNamara, Jim Miller, Laurie Miller, Jim Padilla, Cary Parman, Magda Parkila, Kevin Parkila, Jim Pickard, Maureen Pickard, Colleen Pontello, Monica Proschek, Jeffrey Roggenbuck, Ramiz Romaya, Chris Safranski, Amy Schoenherr, Jannan Selman, Juli Seymour, David Sonntag, Mary Kay Sonntag, Althea Sowell, Becky Stange, Scott Stange, Kevin Sutherland, Tom Supanich, Anne Taglione, Michael Taglione, Preston True, Jennifer Wagner, Rick Wagner, Nicole Walker, Kevin Walker, Al Warren, Michelle Warren, Bill Wischman and Matt York.

13 September 16, 2012 Page 13 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. Rosary Rally Sunday, October 7 The Legion of Mary invites everyone to a ROSARY RALLY on Sunday, October 7 beginning at 1:30 pm. All twenty decades of the rosary will be led in various languages, followed by the singing of the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3:00 pm and Holy Mass at 4:00 pm. Light refreshments will follow. Location: Most Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, 9844 Woodward, Detroit Please join hundreds of prayer warriors in a prayer marathon for peace, strength and unity of families, an end to abortion and other assaults on life, and especially for the 2012 elections. You may wish to join for the entire marathon or just part of it, but please come.

14 Page 14 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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19 September 16, 2012 Page 19 Holy Father s Prayer Intentions September 2012 General Intention: That politicians may always act with honesty, integrity, and love for the truth. Missionary Intention: Help for the Poorest Churches. That Christian communities may have a growing willingness to send missionaries, priests, and lay people, along with concrete resources, to the poorest Churches. A Family Perspective Because the deaf man in today s gospel recognized his disability, he could seek help from Jesus. Deafness abounds in families: in our children (Oh dad, not that again ) in parents ( It is just a stage ) and in spouses ( Are you listening? ). Before Jesus can enter your home and heal, you must first recognize your deafness. - Bud Ozar Vocations Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. (Mark 8:34) If you lose your life for Jesus sake, you will find life; it is worth everything. If you think God is calling you to be a priest visit our website at or contact Fr. Tim Birney, Director of Priestly Vocations at birney.tim@aod.org, 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 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 Parish Accounting/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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