Shrine Herald. Monday, May 30 Memorial Day 9 am Mass Only. Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton. Graduation

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1 Shrine Herald May 29, 2011 Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton Graduation Congratulations to all those who are graduating at this time of year. This past week we celebrated the graduation of Shrine Catholic High School Seniors. In the coming weeks we will celebrate the graduation of the Shrine Catholic Academy eighth grade students and the promotion of the Shrine Catholic Grade School sixth grade students. Many other parish members are graduating from area Catholic schools, public schools, universities and colleges. Our best wishes to them all. Congratulations to their parents, families, and those who have supported them in their education. Ascension The Feast of the Ascension or Our Lord Jesus Christ in most of the United States, including the province of Michigan, is celebrated on the Seventh Sunday of Easter. Therefore here at the National Shrine of the Little Flower, the Ascension will be celebrated at the Masses on the weekend of June 4 and 5. Thursday, June 2, is not a Holy Day. Memorial Day Monday, May 30, is Memorial Day. As is our custom, Mass on legal holidays is celebrated at 9 am. There will be no Mass at 6:30 or 8:30 am. The only Mass on the holiday will be at 9 am. Pilgrimage Father Tomek Maka, Father Siaosi Patau, and I are leading a pilgrimage from October 6 to 21 this year. We will be going to Fatima, Santiago de Compostela, Assisi, and Rome. Along the way we will visit sites in Portugal, Spain, and Italy. Visits to significant churches, daily Mass, and hopefully a papal audience are all part of the pilgrimage. I am really looking forward to this pilgrimage. It is continued on page 3... We proclaim Jesus as Lord and ourselves as servants for His sake. Royal Oak, MI Sixth Sunday of Easter Tuesday, May 31 Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Monday, May 30 Memorial Day 9 am Mass Only

2 Page 2 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Save The Date!!! Please pray for the sick of our parish George Alther Maurine Bain Donald Basik Jack Brady Sr. Michael Clare, SC Jim Colling Robert Cory Joyce Eagling Sabrina Fodera Robert Gallagher Gabrielle Giffords Marthie Guigar Gene Haderlein Shelia Jones Carol Jordan Bill Journeau Kathy Kohlstrand Rev. Thomas Kirwan John Malley Meghan Malley Jerry Mansfield Judy Marsiglio Shaun Marynik Tom Moll Carol Opperman Hallie Osborn Yukie Ota Lorraine Perry Robert Perry Jason Porath Lew Renshaw Jenny Rodenhurst Tristan Ryan Erika Soeding Betty Jean Switzer Al Tenbusch Grace Weidman Steve Wettstein Marietta Wilson Karl Wolfe Please pray for the repose of the soul of Celebrate Fr. Prus' 50th Anniversary Sunday, June 26, 2011 at St. James, Ferndale Mass at 1pm followed by a dinner reception & dancing Fr. Prus is extending a warm welcome to all... RSVP : 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. Lenord D'Aoust John Dei

3 May 29, 2011 Page 3 continued from page 1 Bearings... a great itinerary and a great group of people. There is only room for seven more participants. Detailed information packages are available at the reception desk; they are a bright lime color. Parish Council Every year on Pentecost names are drawn from those submitted to fill the vacancies on the Parish Council. Members serve for three year terms. If you would like to nominate someone, please make sure they are willing to serve and submit their name and information to any member of the parish council or to the parish office. Rosie, Carlito, and Kodiak Here is a little tip regarding Kodiak. DO NOT stare him in the eyes. If he is out in the yard, or out for a walk with me, pretend he is not there. Look past him or away from him, but do not look him directly in they eyes. It is good to have eye contact with people. Dogs on the other hand, especially dogs like Kodiak, interpret eye contact as aggression and it becomes an issue of dominance. Some people will come to the window by the dog yard and stare at him. This causes him to become agitated and people stare harder and he becomes more agitated. It is a vicious circle to be avoided. Come Support Our Teens! C.R.E.W. Bake Sale Heritage Hall June 11 4:00 to 6:30 pm June 12 8:30 to 12:30 pm Divine Life Baptized in Christ Charlotte Wren daughter of David and Karen (Reggio) Pauwels Grace Marjorie Jian daughter of Catherine Sullivan Jason Andrew son of David Levine and Kimberly Brown Mia Finleigh daughter of Phillip and Cairlin (Maloney) Russo Teresa Cleary daughter of Kevin and Erin (Cleary) Sullivan Victoria Catherine daughter of Pierre and Elizabeth (Kluczynski) Atallah Banns of Marriage First Bann Sarah Verdeyen and Graham Currie Second Bann Maureen Kerwin and Robert Johnson Erin Nellis and Alex Wing Third Bann Roza Shkreli and Ryan Harper Amie Martz and Christian O'Keefe All donations will help send the teens of the National Shrine Parish to World Youth Day and the National Catholic Youth Conference. Mass at Senior Centers WaltonWood Assisted Living 13 Mile Rd. near Woodward (next to Shrine Catholic Academy) Monday, June 13, 9:30 am American House Residence 1900 N. Washington (near Mary St.) Friday, June 17, 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.

4 Page 4 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Mass Information Monday, May 30 Memorial Day 9:00 am Mass Msgr. Easton Sean Ruhle, Tom Peaslee Tuesday, May 31 6:30 am Mass Fr. Espinoza Brian Palmer, Anthony Segvich 8:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Niklas Jenkins, Blake Smith Wednesday, June 1 6:30 am Mass Fr. Lang George Vidosh, Ben Vidosh 8:30 am Mass Fr. Espinoza Tom Peaslee, Greg Golias Thursday, June 2 6:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Sean Ruhle, Joe Wagner 8:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Gwendolyn Schmidt, Audrey North Friday, June 3 6:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Asher Smith, Brennan Smith 8:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Dmitri Krick, Michael Niehaus Saturday, June 4 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Hayden Haran, Peter Chekal Readings of The Week Monday, May 30 Acts 16:11-15 Jn 15:26 16:4a Tuesday, May 31 Zep 3:14-18a Rom 12:9-16 Lk 1:39-56 Wednesday, June 1 Acts 17:15, 22 18:1 Jn 16:12-15 Thursday, June 2 Acts 18:1-8 Jn 16:16-20 Friday, June 3 Acts 18:9-18 Jn 16:20-23 Saturday, June 4 Acts 18:23-28 Jn 16:23b-28 Sunday, June 5 Acts 1:1-11 Eph 1:17-23 Mt 28:16-20 Sunday, June 5 Feast of The Ascension of the Lord Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm Mass Fr. Camilleri Lectors Lisa Pickering, Rebecca Joseph Ciara Lynch, McKenna Lynch Colleen McQueeney, Bridget Lyons, Molly Lyons Hospitality Margie Suchyta, Team 6:30 pm Mass Fr. Lang Lectors Janie Lynch, Mike Howard Jacqueline Vidosh, Marie Vidosh Rose Vidosh, Olivia Zardus Hospitality Gerald Schaffran, Team Sunday Masses 7:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Lectors Marjie Chouinard, Dick Daly Alex Bain, Michael Grace Jack Grace, Joe Romano Hospitality MaryAnn Skaggs, Team 9:00 am Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors Brendan Battle, Lauren Battle Anne O'Donnell Sam Ilkka, Matt Abell Jacob Warren, Michael Niehaus Hospitality Tony Recchia, Team 10:45 am Mass Fr. Lang Lectors Jeff Plymale, William Reisdorf Steve Erwin, Tim Doman Brandon Whitmore, Hayden Haran Emcee Scott Ruhle Hospitality Wayne Friedman, Team 12:30 pm Mass Fr. Espinoza Lectors Dacia Van Antwerp, Dave Uchalik Evan Greenwood, Cooper Skaggs Niklas Jenkins, Brian Palmer Hospitality Hugh Brennan, Team 4:00 pm Spanish Mass 6:00 pm Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors Michael Franklin, Sarah Quigley Alyssa Cramer Irene Peaslee, Anna Bradley Madeline Rozanski, Audrey North Hospitality Tom Torma, Team

5 May 29, 2011 Page 5 Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Early Birds: We Need You!!! I envy you. You are at your best when most of us are at our worst. You are bright eyed and raring to go when we don't even want anyone to turn on the lights. I'd like you to wake up a little early and spend some time with your best friend, Jesus. I have a few hours open at the Adoration Chapel that would be perfect for an early bird like you. You'll find that your Adoration Hour soon becomes the highlight of your week. Think of it, you and your best friend one on one, talking about the things that are most important to you. Life is a puzzle. Jesus has the answer. Fact is, Jesus is the answer and He'll show you how to put all the pieces together to make a heavenly picture. Stop by the Adoration Chapel any time to say, "Hello". Your best friend is waiting for you. Why not call me, Marie Lama, at , and make a commitment. There are special early bird hours waiting for you: Monday, 1 and 5 am; Tuesday, 4 am; Thursday, 4, 5, 7 am; and Friday, 4 am. Other Open Holy Hours include Sunday, 10 am (arrive at 9:45 for 9 am adorer) Friday, 2 pm. Partners are desired for the following Holy Hours: Sunday 9 and 10 am and 2 and 6 pm; Monday, 10 am; Wednesday, 9 and 11 am and 3 and 11 pm; Thursday, 8, 10, 11 am ; Friday, 11 am and the 1 pm Holy Hour on Tuesday and Friday. My thanks to Ewald Stief for this week's article! Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, pray for us! The National Shrine Ladies Guild Cordially Invites All Women Of The National Shrine Parish To The Annual Meeting And Pot Luck Dinner Monday, June 13 At 6 pm In The National Shrine Conference Center Mass Intentions Monday, May 30 Memorial Day 9:00 am Intentions of James, Debbie, Zack, Elizabeth Fritsch Tuesday, May 31 The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:30 am Dora Chiado 8:30 am Members of the Lloyd-Evans, Taylor, Jawara el Khachin Family Wednesday, June 1 6:30 am Greg Schultz 8:30 am Robert Plummer Thursday, June 2 6:30 am Michael Harper 8:30 am Intentions of Mr. and Mrs. Powell and Family Friday, June 3 St. Charles Lwanga and his companions 6:30 am Perpetual Mass 8:30 am Jane Gallagher Saturday, June 4 8:30 am Intentions of the Lloyd-Evans Family Sunday, June 5 Feast of The Ascension of the Lord Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm Intentions of the Parishioners of NSLF 6:30 pm Clara Pyska Sunday Masses 7:30 am Mr. Thomas Madonna 9:00 am Hayes Bacall 10:45 am Intentions of Mr. and Mrs. Menardo Ballestar 12:30 pm Deceased Members of the Dysarz, Feyers and Wojcicki Families 6:00 pm Marie Mobley Bring A Friend And A Dish To Share. Find Out What We Have Been Doing All Year.

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 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 Cpl. Gary R. Gmeiner, USMC 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 Life Matters On Memorial Day, we remember those who served in our armed forces and died so that we may continue to be blessed with many freedoms. With freedom comes responsibility. How have we used our freedoms? Have we used them to spread the Gospel of Life in a society where a human being only has dignity if they are convenient or wanted? Have we used them to protect those in danger of being aborted or killed by euthanasia? Have we used them to speak for those who have no voice? Have we used them to reach out to those in despair and feel no other option than to choose death? Have we used them to educate those who feel that we, not God, have the right to take the life of others? Have we used them to pray for the conversion of hearts; conversion of our politicians, doctors and educators who have the ability to influence laws and culturally sentiment on life issues? Have we used them to courageously witness our beliefs to our neighbors? From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and to whom they entrusted much, of him they will ask all the more (Luke 12:48). God has entrusted all of us and our country with many gifts. Are we using these gifts as we should? Make Your World a More Beautiful Place this Spring! Shrine Catholic High School & Academy Mother s Club Annual Spring Fundraiser Come to Telly s Greenhouse in Troy 10% of your entire purchase comes back to the Mother s Club 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!

7 May 29, 2011 Page 7 Lending Library The Lending Library will be closed this weekend due to the Memorial Day Holiday. See you next week! 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 Missing Shrine Heralds from our Archives The National Shrine archives contain all the Shrine Heralds ever published since November 9, 1935 and they are bound in yearly books. We recently noticed that we are now missing two years of these publications. They are the years of 1957 and The 1957 book has been missing for a number of years, but the 1982 book has been missing for only about 1 to 2 years. If anyone knows the whereabouts of these books, please contact Jack Hoolehan at the National Shrine Office, , ext 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 Sunday, May 29 Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30 and 6:00 pm Monday, May 30 Memorial Day Masses 9;00 am Legion of Mary Meeting CC-B 7:30 pm Tuesday, May 31 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Thank You Luncheon Resurrection Choir CC-SH 10:30 am Practice 6 th Grade Graduation Church 12:45 pm Hand Bell Choir Choir Room 1 pm Devotions STC 6:45 pm ENDOW Lumen Gentium Light of the Nations CC-A 7 pm Boy Scout Troop #1634 YR 7:30 pm Love of God Prayer Group STC 8 pm Wednesday, June 1 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Men s Bible Study CC-B 6:15 am Lending Library CC-C 9:15 am Practice 6 th Grade Graduation Church 12:45 pm Brownie Troop #42568 YR 2:30 pm Baptism Class STC 7 pm Pilates Course Fundraiser for GS GS Gym 8:30 pm Thursday, June 2 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Practice 6 th Grade Graduation Church 12:45 pm Cub Scouts Troop #1634 YR 3:15 pm Hispanic Group YR 6 pm Healing Mass Church 7 pm Events Calendar Friday, June 3 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Lending Library CC-C 9:15 am ENDOW CC-SH, A, B 9:30 am Girl Scout Daisy Troop #75097 Meeting YR 3 pm Girl Scout Troop #3068 CC-B 7 pm Saturday, June 4 Mass 8:30 am AOD ENDOW Facilitator Training CC-SH 7:30 am Light Weigh Catholic Weight Loss CC-A 9:30 am Confessions 3-4 pm, 5:30-6:15 pm Sunday Liturgy 4:30, 6:30 pm Sunday, June 5 Masses Lending Library CC-C 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30 and 6:00 pm 10 am 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

8 Page 8 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Religious Formation Family Activities Vacation Bible School Letters will be mailed home to those registered for PandaMania Vacation Bible School around the week of June 13. The letters will contain important information including food items being served and drop-off/pick-up procedures. Please note: Vacation Bible School is full. If you have a child at least three years old and not starting kindergarten this fall, his/her name can be added to the Preschool waiting list in case we get a cancellation. Contact Renee Cramer at or rcramer@shrinechurch.com. WANTED! Pandas and Vacation Bible School is looking to borrow the following items to use for decoration from about June 15 through June 24. Stuffed animal pandas that are at least 14 tall A concrete bench Please contact Janie Lynch at or jlynch@shrinechurch.com if you have either of these items to loan. 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 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. 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

9 May 29, 2011 Page 9 Youth Service Team Opportunities Focus: HOPE Food Distribution Saturday, June 11, 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. C.R.E.W. High School Youth Ministry Bake Sale June 11, 4 to 6:30 pm and June 12, 8:30 to 12:30 pm Heritage Hall All donations will go towards sending the teens of Shrine Parish to World Youth Day and the National Catholic Youth Conference. 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 Young Adults Religious Art Tour at the Detroit Institute of Art Friday, June 17 at 7:30 pm

10 Page 10 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Roamin with Rosie This week, we join a game of hide- and- seek being played by Rosie, Kodi and their cousins, Howie, Charlie and Bella. Kodi has been it and every dog has been found except Rosie. The dogs search for 5 minutes. Let s listen in: Kodi (frustrated): Come on, Rosie. Where are you? We give up. Howie: Yeah, Rosie. Come on! Charlie: Where could she be? I knew she was good at the game and knows a lot about this building, but I never knew she was this good. Bella: I don t know, but I am starting to get worried. Carlito comes flying in with something in his mouth. Carlito: Hey! Which one of you hot dogs put an envelope in my cage? All: It wasn t us. What s in it? Carlito: (shreds open the envelope with his beak). It says here that if we want to find Rosie, then we need to go to the original mailroom of the church. Kodi: The old mailroom? Where was that? Carlito: I don t know, but it says that Father Coughlin used to get close to a million pieces of mail. It also says that the answer to last week s Roamin with Rosie question was St. Therese of the Child Jesus. Kodi: Is this some kind of joke? Did Rosie write this? Howie: Maybe someone dog knapped her! Bella: I don t know, but I m scared. Howie: Me too. And how are we going to find the old mailroom? Rosie is the one who knows all about this place with all the roaming she does! What has happened to Rosie? Is this just a joke? Or is she really in trouble? Will the dogs ever see their friend again? Can you help the animals by finding the original mailbox on the outside of the National Shrine? If you can, then the location to them at rosie@shrinechurch.com. Don t delay! They need your help right away! 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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12 Page 12 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower National Shrine Area Girl Scouts 75th Anniversary Celebration Sunday, June 26, 1:30 to 5:30 pm, National Shrine Conference Center Do you remember this song? "Make New Friends, Keep the Old, One is Silver and the Other Gold." All are welcome to this unique reunion celebration designed to invite past and present Girl Scouts, Leaders, Parents, Grandparents, Great-Grandparents and anyone connected in any way with Girl Scouting traditions at the National Shrine to get together again. Program-Current National Shrine troops will have a display area with scrapbooks, photo albums, sashes, vests, troop projects, and other mementos. A guest book to sign and a "communication board" will be posted so that former friends can leave messages and find each other again. Participants are asked to bring a bag of cookies and their own beverage. The unopened bags of cookies will be donated to the food bank. Also bring your Girl Scout memorabilia and photos. A commemorative, specially designed patch will be on sale for $3. Contact Blanche Marie Smith at if you have any questions.

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14 Page 14 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower High School & Academy News National Honor Society Officers Elected Congratulations to the following seniors who have been elected as National Honor Society officers for the school year school year. NHS Officers Genevieve Schmidt - President Madeline Mehall Vice President Meghan Faught- Secretary Ella Stanley Treasurer Graduates Honored Congratulations to our seniors who have continued to impress colleges and universities all over the country! To date, they have earned $2,929,650 in college scholarships and awards! WOW! Phi Beta Kappa Recognizes Seniors Shrine Catholic is proud to announce that twenty-one seniors were awarded a Certificate of Recognition from Phi Beta Kappa. Congratulations to Matti Baltrusaitis, Brandon Breen, Brooke Burgess, Lara Colling, Stefanie della Porta, Max Dutzy, Jemma Flood, Lauren Gaunt, Anna Goike, John Guzzardo, Peter Lim, Kim Mu, Benjamin Nagle, Holly O Hara, Frank Peaslee, Katherine Plumhoff, Aleksandra Rokosz, Jacob Tresnak, Julia Walsh, Hedy Wang and Evan Yee. Host Families The International Program at Shrine Catholic High School & Academy is thriving. We are looking for host families from Shrine Catholic Parish or Schools to provide a loving home away from home for the school year. As a host family, you will be provided with a monthly stipend (approximately $700+ per month) to cover costs of providing your exchange student with meals, a bed, a place for their belongings and transportation. For more information, please contact Mrs. Jan Recinos at or recinos@shrineschools.com. Upcoming Events May 30 NO SCHOOL Memorial Day June 2, 3 Eighth Grade Final Exams June 3 June 6 Eighth Grade Honors Ceremony, Noon Eighth Grade Graduation at Church, 7 pm Word of Life Today, chastity is often mistakenly associated with being old fashioned, with a fear of passion or with sexual inhibition. But in reality it is much more than simply the absence of sexual relations. Chastity calls for purity of mind as well as body. If we are not working to develop a pure heart or a pure mind, then our bodily actions will reflect this. If we have no control over our desires or passions, then we cannot be trusted in either the big or the small things. We will remain slaves of our own passions and weak in spirit. If we cannot say no, then our yes will mean nothing. ~ Episcopal Commission for Doctrine, Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, Pastoral Letter to Young People on Chastity (January 2011)

15 May 29, 2011 Page 15 Class of 2011 Katie Allen Colleen Arce Spencer Bald Matti Baltrusaitis Brandon Breen John Buck Brooke Burgess Christopher Chetosky Lara Colling Jeffrey Cullen Charles Dagher Stefanie della Porta Max Dutzy Michael Ebaugh Kenneth Elmore Emily Erdman Cora Essenmacher Jemma Flood Jasmine Garmo Lauren Gaunt Joelle Gisstennar Mackenzie Glaros Anna Goike Emily Guirey John Guzzardo Ji Soo "Brian" Han Crystal Hayes Seok Hyeon (Joseph) Hong Kristin Huffman Rodriguez Jennings Robert Joseph Branch Kampe Austin Keith Maria Klepach Michael LaBella Jeong Min"Denny" Lee Peter Lim Kyung Chan Lim Ciara Lynch Alyssa Ainna Manlapig Michelle Mann Bertram Marks II Ava Mehall Wenqin "Kimberly" Mu Benjamin Nagle John Nellis Andrew Niehaus Jessica Niemczura Holly O'Hara John Oldani Frank Peaslee Isabel Peck Michele Pedder Stephanie Pickard Katherine Pinkey Katherine Plumhoff Aleksandra Rokosz Scott Ruhle Su Hyeong"Rafael" Shin Madison Stinebaugh Ashton Swinton Michael Tatomir Jacob Tresnak Donavan Truance Julia Walsh Ke "Hedy" Wang Halle Wangler Blake Washington India Wilson Evan Yee

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18 Page 18 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower You can help make Father Prus' Celebration a delicious event! The National Shrine Ladies Guild is looking for volunteers to donate desserts to the Father Ed Prus 50th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, June 26 at St. James Church in Ferndale. Donations should be cookies, cupcakes, or other bite-sized treats. We will be collecting these donations in the National Shrine Conference Center on Friday, June 24 from 2 to 5 pm and Saturday, June 25 from 9 am to Noon. To help us know the total count of goodies, please fill out the form below by June 19 and drop it in the offering basket or drop off at the Parish Office. In advance, thank you and may your baking be a labor of love. Name: Phone number: Donation Description: Thank you for helping to make this wonderful Priest's Celebration extra special! The National Shrine Ladies Guild Father Prus' Celebration

19 May 29, 2011 Page 19 Holy Father s Prayer Intentions May 2011 General Intention: That those who work in the media may always respect truth, solidarity and the dignity of each person. Missionary Intention: That the Lord may grant the Church in China the capacity to persevere in fidelity to the Gospel and to grow in unity. Vocations The Spirit of truth is within you. You are not alone (John 14: 15 21). Reflect on how God is calling you at this time in your life. If you think God is calling you to be a priest, call Fr. Tim Birney, Director of Priestly Vocations, at or visit A Family Perspective In today s Gospel, Jesus prepared his disciples for his departure. Family life is a series of departures. As we mature and grow older we constantly transition from the familiar to the new unknown. Today Jesus assures us we are not alone in these transitions: I will not leave you orphans. I will come to you. - Bud Ozar 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. 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.