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1 Shrine Herald August 22, 2010 Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton Dream Cruise As I write, we are ramping up for the Cruise. As you read this, we are probably in the midst of it or looking at the aftermath. I do want to thank the literally hundreds of volunteers who help in so many different ways during this event. On behalf of the entire parish community, I want to thank the Sobeck family for their generosity. When we all work together, we can accomplish so much. It is great being part of such an active and generous community. School and Religious Education As soon as Dream Cruise comes around, I know that School and Religious Education classes are just around the corner. Already this week there will be a retreat for some of the staff. Things are ramping up for another great year. Remember to keep September 13 open in the evening for a very special event to mark the beginning of the Catholic Culture initiative in our parish. We look forward to everyone attending. It will be a great start for the beginning of another year in the schools of Shrine, the Religious Formation Programs, the Athletic Programs, RCIA, adult formation, service, and our very existence. Plan on attending. Parish Records At the direction of the Archdiocese, we have switched over to a new computer program to manage our parish census and records. The beauty of this is that there will be a standardized system for all parishes. Priests moving from one parish to another will not have to learn a new system every time they move. Parish members moving from one parish to another can have their records follow them. Hopefully it will help to We proclaim Jesus as Lord and ourselves as servants for His sake. Royal Oak, MI Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time eliminate multiple registrations and help to keep records more up to date and useful. As with everything, there is also a little bit of a downside. Priests and staff must learn the new system. We are also looking at a general mail in, on line, and/or in the pew update to our records. Your help in responding when the time comes will be critical to the success of the project. Thank you in advance. Saint Thérèse Statue Some time ago, the Rector of Sacred Heart Major Seminary, The Very Reverend Jeffrey Monforton, began a project to have a hand carved wooden statue of Saint continued on page 3...

2 Page 2 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Please pray for the sick of our parish Michelle Barnes Jack Brady Judy Corsini Charlene Cusick Sabrina Fodera Lynn Frank Sr. Ellen Ann Gardner Lillian Hufnagel Lauren Kolar Elizabeth Kolodziej Gibson Larochelle Juanita Lim Matthew Mannette Shaun Marynick Dr. James Mohyi Eleanor Murphy Robert Perry Kathy Rohde Joan Schearer Gerry Shantz Pat Tatomir Grace Weidman Steve Wettstein Clint Wojtowicz Karl Wolfe Please pray for the repose of the soul of Julie Beauchamp Goetz Ida Lewton Wendell Semelroth Holy Father s Prayer Intentions August 2010 The Unemployed and the Homeless General: That those who are without work or homes or who are otherwise in serious need may find understanding and welcome, as well as concrete help in overcoming their difficulties. Victims of Discrimination, Hunger and Forced Emigration Missionary: That the Church may be a home for all people, ready to open its doors to any who are suffering from racial or religious discrimination, hunger, or wars forcing them to emigrate to other countries.

3 August 22, 2010 Page 3 continued from page 1 Bearings... Thérèse the Little Flower placed in the main chapel of the seminary. This is most fitting, considering her love for priests and those responding to the call of priesthood. We here at the National Shrine of the Little Flower along with the parish of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux in Shelby Township have responded to the Rector s request to help make this happen. It is most appropriate for her image to be in the chapel of the seminary, and equally appropriate that we should have a part in it. Rosie, Carlito, and Kodiak Rosie was most appreciative to Kodi s trainer. In her thank you card, Rosie said, Thank you for making my brother a little more BEAR-ABLE. I most like the commands leave it, and ignore. She signed it with her paw print. Kodi is home for awhile, but I am convinced that training is a life long project. IMPORTANT EARLY HERALD ARTICLE SUBMISSION NOTICE Your Herald Editor is taking a long overdue vacation in September. I will be out of the country from September 19 through October 1. Therefore, I will need your assistance and cooperation in completing the Herald publications early in the month of September for the weekends that I will be gone. Below is a schedule for submitting your Herald articles in advance. Please assist me with getting your articles/submissions in as early as possible. If you can get all of your articles in even before the due dates outlined below, that would be extremely helpful to me so that I am not rushing at the last minute. Also, a special note to the folks who provide me with altar server and lector schedules...please make certain your lists of names run past October 10, since the October 3 edition will include the next Sunday s schedule. Herald Editions Submit Articles By August 29 & September 5 August 23 September 12 & 19 August 30 September 26 & October 3 September 8 Please clearly identify the dates that you would like the articles to run. Divine Life Baptized in Christ Dylan Thomas son of Scott and Katia (Vaargas Garcia) Zobl Jane Elise daughter of John and Laurie (Jablonski) Ovies Konnor Broderic son of Scott and Karla (Witzke) McFarland Mia Jo daughter of Adam and Deidre (Sopher) Messing Nicholas Gerard son of Gerars and Sonia (Mcleod) Valdez Banns of Marriage First Bann April Smith and Brad Boyd Second Bann Katherine De La Paz and Renaldo DeLapelle Third Bann Donna Nolasco and Nicholas LaPlaca ATTENTION SHRINE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS FAMILIES Your Herald Editor is also your Shrine Catholic Schools Tuition Manager, therefore it is also important for you to make a mental note that I will be out of the office during this time, September 19 through October 1. If you have any specific tuition related questions, please contact me before I leave. Thank you! - Vicki Holtyn

4 Page 4 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Mass Information Monday, August 23 6:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Servers Brandon Whitmore, Andre Moon 8:30 am Mass Fr. Kowalczyk Servers Dominic Romano, Patrick Romano Tuesday, August 24 6:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Servers Gwendolyn Schmidt, Cassia Burley 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Servers Sam Ilkka, Andrew Jaeger Wednesday, August 25 6:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Servers Mary Sier, Maureen Luddy 8:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Servers Joe Wagner, Michael Niehaus Thursday, August 26 6:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Servers Brian Palmer, Dmitri Krick 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Servers Sean Ruhle, Blake Smith Friday, August 27 6:30 am Mass Fr. Espinoza Servers Tom Peaslee, Josef Mehall 8:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Servers Niklas Jenkins, Brennan Smith Saturday, August 28 8:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Servers Bridget Lyons, Molly Lyons Readings of The Week Monday, August 23 2 Thes1:1-5, Mt 23:13-22 Tuesday, August 24 Rv 21:9b-14 Jn 1:45-51 Wednesday, August 25 2 Thes 3:6-10, Mt 23:27-32 Thursday, August 26 1 Cor 1:1-9 Mt 24:42-51 Friday, August 27 1 Cor 1:17-25 Mt 25:1-13 Saturday, August 28 1 Cor 1:26-31 Mt 25:14-30 Sunday, August 29 Sir 3:17-18, 20, Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a Lk 14:1, 7-14 Sunday, August 29 Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm Mass Fr. Espinoza Lectors Servers Hospitality Kay Cyrek, Frank Mills Jack Wangler, Alexander Mandel Dominic Romano, Patrick Romano Andrew Jaeger Margie Suchyta, Team 6:30 pm Mass Fr. Lang Lectors Mike Howard, Rebecca Joseph Servers Michael Zobl, David Zobl Miles Ploucha, Dmitri Krick Hospitality Gerald Schaffran, Team Sunday Masses 7:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Lectors Henry Swift, Dick Daly Servers Mark Ruhle, Sean Ruhle Christian Rozanski, Cooper Skaggs Andrew North Hospitality MaryAnn Skaggs, Team 9:00 am Mass Fr. Espinoz Lectors Lauren Battle, Claire Baumhardt Delaney Benson Servers Stefanie della Porta, Candice Burley Cassia Burley, Anna DeHondt Hospitality Tony Recchia, Team 10:45 am Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors William Reisdorf, Mark Mason Servers George Vidosh, Jess Moon Andre Moon, Blake Smith Emcee Tom Sullivan Hospitality Wayne Friedman, Team 12:30 pm Mass Fr. Camilleri Lectors Jean Wloszek, Dave Uchalik Servers Allie Archambault, Maddie Welsh Maureen Murphy, Reilly Carr Hospitality Hugh Brennan, Team 6:00 pm Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors Alison Tyrrell, Alicia Horton Michael Cyrocki Servers Lauren Eichberger, Lily Queen Lucy Queen, Gabrielle Schmidt Gwendolyn Schmidt Hospitality Tom Torma, Team

5 August 22, 2010 Page 5 Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration "Our Lord wills to communicate Himself to your soul, to give Himself entirely; He wills to come and live with you: ' If any man shall hear My voice and open to Me the door, I will come into him and will sup with him and he with Me'. Oh! May you not lose this immense gift through your own fault, your own negligence!" "How long has Our Lord, the divine Sun, let the luminous ray of His grace shine upon your soul; how long has He knocked at your door: 'Behold, I stand at the gate and knock.' Each confession, each Holy Communion, each Mass, each occasion for the exercise of virtue, each inspiration, each command or request of obedience: are not these God, knocking repeatedly at the door of your heart? And what are you doing? Why do you still keep Him waiting? Wake from your torpor, open your soul!...do not be satisfied with opening the door half-way, or even three-quarters; open it completely. It is necessary to life up the gates, to remove every obstacle: your God must enter in." - Divine Intimacy Open Holy Hours: Sunday, 4 am, 9 am, and 10 pm; Monday, 1am, 5 am,; Tuesday, 12 am; Thursday, 11 am, noon, and 2 pm; Saturday, 4 pm. Partners for Holy Hours are desired for the following days and times: Sunday, 10 am, 2, 5, 6 pm; Monday, 5 and 10 am; Thursday, 10, 11 am, 2 pm; Friday, 9, 11 am and 4 pm; the 1 pm hour on Sunday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday; and the 7 pm hour on Sunday. Call Marie Lama at if you are interested in a Holy Hour or are interested in subbing. Today marks the 23rd "little anniversary" of the start of Adoration at the National Shrine of the Little Flower. On the feast of the Queenship of Mary, 1987, Shrine began partime adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. By February, 1988, it had grown to Perpetual Adoration, 24 hours, 7 days a week. Thank you to all who participate and help in keeping adoration of the Blessed Sacrament possible. May our adoration never cease!!!! Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, pray for us! National Marriage Encounter National Marriage Encounter is a weekend experience of re-discovery for couples who want to make their good marriages even better. For more information, call Rich and Fran at or Tim and Ann at , or go to the Web: marriage encounter.org. Mass Intentions Monday, August 23 St. Rose of Lima 6:30 am Poor Souls 8:30 am Fr. Thomas Physician Tuesday, August 24 St. Bartholomew 6:30 am Matthew and Ardell Jeggle 8:30 am Fred Hunt Wednesday, August 25 St. Louis of France, St. Joseph Calasanz 6:30 am Rosemary Gilbert 8:30 am Karen Prus Hoban Thursday, August 26 6:30 am Larry McNish 8:30 am Federico Cicari Friday, August 27 St. Monica 6:30 am Larry McNish 8:30 am Deceased Members of the Cyrek, and Scislowicz Families Saturday, August 28 St. Augustine 8:30 am Ralph Pawlak Sunday, August 29 Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm Angelo Fiorini 6:30 pm Mary Brown Sunday Masses 7:30 am Intentions of the Parishioners of NSLF 9:00 am Stephen Arce 10:45 am Stephen E. Arce 12:30 pm Robert Hillyard 6:00 pm John Trenam

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 Maj. Louis M. Berra, 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 PV2-E2 Melissa Ducastel, US Army Lt. Jason D. Everts, US Army Thomas Fern, USAF LCpl. Sarah Fitzpatrick, USMC Sean Gillion, US Army Lt. Troy Perry Glendye, USCG Cpl. Gary R. Gmeiner, USMC Joseph Haddad, USMC LCpl. Matthew Hebert, USMC SSgt. Philip Huber, USMC Jacob Kindl, USMC Ssgt. Troy P. Kosal, US Army Andrew Kostrzewa, US Navy 2 nd Lt. Nicholas Robert Langan, US Army Peter Laperriere, US Navy Brian MacKenzie, USAF GS13 Dan Marem MI BN Spec. Ryan McWilliams, US Army Rangers Capt. Christopher Mellon, USMC Aaron Mingle, US Navy Matthew Mitchell, US Navy 1st Capt. Johnny Pruitt, ASAF Cpl. Eric Nakalsky, USMC Spec. Kevin C. Oldani, F.A.S.T. USMC Lt. Daniel P. Palmer, US Army Lt. John F. Palmer, US Army Lt. Martin J. Palmer, US Army Maj. Loren D. Penney, US Army Anthony Reynolds, USAF Capt. David N. Roberts, USMC Cpl. Derrick Savage, USMC Andrew Schulte, US Army Lt. Col. Eric J. Simpson, FA LCpl. Ronald C. Smart, USMC Capt. Michael Szalma, US Army PV2 Christopher M. Villerot, US Army LCpl. Andrew Villareal, USMC Spec. David Wittla, US Army Life Matters August 26 will be Blessed Mother Teresa s 100 th birthday. Her actions and words showed that all life was precious and a gift from God. On her birthday, ask for her intercession that our country may grow in a deeper understanding of God s presence in each human being and that we may all have the courage to stand up and defend it. Here are some quotes from Mother Teresa to reflect on: "It is a poverty that a child must die so that you may live as you wish. The biggest disease today is not leprosy or tuberculosis, but rather the feeling of being unwanted. "I feel that the greatest destroyer of peace today is abortion, because it is a war against the child, a direct killing of the innocent child, murder by the mother herself." "We must remember that life begins at home and we must also remember that the future of humanity passes through the family." "Once that living love is destroyed by contraception, abortion follows very easily." Crisis Pregnancy? Mother and Unborn Baby Care can help! Call Hurting from an abortion experience? Call Silent No More HELP Thank You for School Backpacks Once again, the generosity of the people of the National Shrine of the Little Flower is overwhelming! The recent collection brought in more than 55 backpacks most filled with school supplies and bags and bags of more paper, pencils, crayons, glue, scissors, etc. The National Shrine Knights of Columbus Council #12408 has delivered these items to Sr. Peggy Devaney, IHM, for the children that are helped by the Oakland County Criminal Justice Ministry. Thanks to your donations and caring, the families reached by Sr. Peggy and her volunteers will have one less worry as the school year begins for their children. May God bless you all! 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 August 22, 2010 Page 7 Lending Library S e v e n S e c u l a r Challenges Facing 21st Century Catholics by Val Peter is "an upbeat book about a very important topic. Many of us enjoy the hustle and bustle of postmodern life: the medical advances that help us stay healthy, the communications revolution that includes the Internet, cell phones, the ipod, and so much more... However, at the same time one may be uncritical and unaware of some harmful elements... that may pose a threat to our spiritual lives. " (pp. v- vii) Those included are: diminished respect for authority; uncritical openness; cynicism; embracing an ideology; learned helplessness; anti-intellectualism; and political correctness. (Section 7, Current Issues) 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 A Family Perspective We are familiar with being narrow minded but are you aware of being narrow hearted? This serious ailment is the inability to accept another person who doesn t measure up to our criteria. This ailment is fatal in a family because it prevents individual identity. - Bud Ozar Vocations Make straight paths for your feet... (Hebrews 12:12). Will your path of holiness be that of a priest? Contact Fr. Tim Birney, Director of Priestly Vocations at or visit Sunday, August 22 Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30, and 6:00 pm Lending Library CC-C 10 am Confirmation Interview Signup HH-MF 10 am Rosary For The Unborn AC 5 pm 6 th Grade Boys Basketball GS Gym 7 pm Monday, August 23 Masses 6:30, 8;30 am GS Mothers Club School Supplies GS-Café 9 am Shrine Career Networking Group CC-SH 7 pm Legion of Mary Devotional Meeting CC-B 7:30 pm Parish Council Meeting HH-BR 7:30 pm Tuesday, August 24 Masses 6:30, 8;30 am GS Mothers Club School Supplies GS-Café 9 am GS Teachers Workshop CC-A 10 am AOD Vicariate Pastoral Council CC-A 5:30 pm Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions STC 6:45 pm Knights of Columbus Meeting CC-SH 7 pm ENDOW Mulieris Dignitatem CC-B 7 pm Love of God Prayer Group Meeting STC 8 pm Wednesday, August 25 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Men s Bible Study CC-B 6:15 am GS Mothers Club Board Meeting CC-SH 6:30 pm Saint Therese Devotions STC 7 pm Events Calendar Thursday, August 26 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Hispanic Group Meeting YR 6 pm GS New Families Social Spirit Wear Sale GS-Gym 7 pm Friday, August 27 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Lending Library CC-C 9:15 am ENDOW Women s Study CC-SH 9:30 am Saturday, August 28 Mass 8:30 am Confessions 3-4 pm, 5:30-6:15 pm Sunday Liturgy 4:30, 6:30 pm Joy of the Lord CC-SH 3 pm Sunday, August 29 Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30, and 6:00 pm Lending Library CC-C 10 am Rosary For The Unborn AC 5 pm 6 th Grade Boys Basketball GS Gym 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

8 Page 8 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Upcoming Special Events sponsored by Society of St. Vincent de Paul September 25 Saturday Friends of the Poor Walk In honor of the feast of St. Vincent de Paul, you are invited to participate in the second annual walk and invite your friends to sponsor you. October Clothing Drive As the seasons change, keep in mind that the SVdP truck will be here to accept good, clean clothing for the annual Bundle Drive. Your donations will supply 10 local SVdP Thrift Stores. Large plastic bags will be provided closer to our collection date. Dentists or Hygienists If you are a dentist or hygienists and are willing to volunteer your service to provide urgent dental care in St. Vincent de Paul s free clinic one day a month, please call the SVdP central office

9 August 22, 2010 Page 9 Healing Service Emmanuel Healing Ministry invites you to come to a Healing Service on Monday, August 30 at the National Shrine of the Little Flower from 7 to 9 pm. It will consist of a Mass with the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick followed by the opportunity to be prayed over by any one of the several Healing Prayer Teams for any intention. Fr. Alex Kratz, OFM, will preside at the Mass. Confessions will be available before Mass starting at 6:30 pm. For more information contact: Margaret Williams What does being prayed over mean? Unlike the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick which is for the Catholic faithful, anyone can be prayed over. It means that you share your intention with the two partners of each Healing Prayer Team and they spend a few minutes praying for personal intention physical healing, healing of relationships, finding a job, growing in confidence to cope with life s challenges, knowing God loves you, etc. Jesus taught us that the sick upon whom they lay their hands will recover (Mk. 16:18) and how much more [than us humans] will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him (Lk. 11:13). Praying over people imparts the gentle healing of the Holy Spirit for any area of our life where He is needed. OLHSA Walk for Warmth Waddle Get ready to Waddle with Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency! Although the summer heat is sizzling, the anxiety of paying winter heat bills does not ease up for those in need. OLHSA is striving to help our friends and neighbors stay warm this winter in a new and innovative way with the first annual Walk for Warmth Waddle! On August 25 at 12 noon, cartoon penguins will waddle across the finish line to raise funds for heating emergencies in Oakland and Livingston Counties in the virtual Walk for Warmth Waddle. As an extension of the annual Walk for Warmth, held by OLHSA every February, the Waddle is seeking participants and sponsors for the virtual race. Register online at for just $25 and log in online during the race to watch your penguin and many others race around the virtual track. If you know of any businesses interested in sponsoring the event, send them our way! Participants and potential sponsors can contact Lindsey Grosso at or lindseyg@olhsa.org.

10 Page 10 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Religious Formation Family Activities Looking for Volunteers The Office of Religious Formation is gearing up for the fall. Adult volunteers are needed for a variety of positions. Openings include: Catechists Catechist Aides Office Aides Hall Monitors Parish Event Assistance The level of commitment varies, depending on the job and free training will be provided. For more information or to sign up, contact our office at or Janie Lynch at jlynch@shrinechurch.com. Preschool Religious Formation Register now for Preschool Religious Formation We are now accepting preschool registrations for the upcoming fall for those potty trained children who will be at least 3 by December 1 and will not be starting kindergarten yet. For more information or to get a registration form, please contact Janie Lynch at jlynch@shrinechurch.com or Elementary Religious Formation Register Now for the Religious Formation Year Registration forms have been sent home to all currently enrolled grades P-8 after-school Religious Formation families. Please return completed registrations by May 14. 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. 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. 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 Liturgy Date Set Saturday, October 9, 2010, 4:30 pm Mass The National Shrine of the Little Flower will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation on October 9 at the 4:30 pm Mass with Msgr. John Zenz. Further information regarding Confirmation Interviews and events leading up to the reception of the Sacrament will be sent home in mid-august. Confirmation Interviews Sunday, August 22, 2010 Following the 9 am Mass All Confirmation Candidates being Confirmed on October 9 will need to sign-up for a Confirmation Interview. If you are unable to sign-up this weekend, please visit the Parish Office where the interview binder will be kept and make an appointment there. No appointments will be made over the phone. Youth Service Team Opportunities Angels Place Family Fun Day Saturday, August 28 (several shifts available during the day) Detroit County Day Lower School, 3003 W. Maple, Bloomfield Hills, MI Family Fun Day is a family carnival that includes games, inflatables, pony rides, music, food, etc. for the families of Angels Place residents (adults with developmental disabilities). Confirmation Candidates, along with one parent, are needed to help run the activities! Several different shifts are available and volunteers may request a specific area they would like to work. To get involved, contact Dawn Bradley at dbradley@angelsplace.com or at

11 August 22, 2010 Page 11 Angels Place Miracle League Mondays during the summer, 5:15-6:30 pm, Miracle League Field Evergreen Rd, Southfield 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. Interested candidates should contact Dawn Bradley at dbradley@angelsplace.com or at 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.) Confirmation candidates and at least one parent can help by contacting Dawn Bradley at dbradley@angelsplace.com or at Focus: HOPE Food Distribution Saturday, September 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. Cross Connections HS Youth Ministry Kickball Kickoff Sunday, September 12, 2 pm Worden Park, Royal Oak Calling all 9 thru 12 graders! Join the National Shrine's youth group for our Kickball Kickoff game and meet teens from our parish! This is a great opportunity for all teens to meet new friends and try to beat their parents at a fun game of kickball! This year we will be at Worden Park on Crooks just north of 13 mile. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun! Check us out on facebook! Connections." Just search for "Cross To help raise money for our mission trip and our trip to World Youth Day, Cross Connections is collecting old cell phones (no accessories) and used ink jet cartridges (no laser or toner cartridges please). If you have any donations please drop them off in the marked box at the top of the stairs leading to the Youth Room. Also, if you would like to donate money for our trip to World Youth Day you can do so by visiting the donations page at and selecting World Youth Day. Adult Religious Formation ENDOW Women's Study Group Bioethics 101 Friday Mornings, Beginning October 1 9:30 to 11:30 am National Shrine of the Little Flower Conference Center, Room A When does life begin? When does life end? What is stem cell research? What constitutes ethical science research? Why does the Church teach in areas of science? If you have ever wondered about these hot-button items so often touched upon in today s culture, then join us as we delve into the Catholic Church s teachings on Bioethics. This is 10-week discussion and study group is part of the ENDOW (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women) series. The course will be co-facilitated by Judy Maten and Vikki Jenkins. Register online at click on the register by state link and look for the Shrine Bioethics class. Since this is a pilot program, there is no fee to register, however, a suggested donation of $30 will be collected on the first week, which includes all materials. Questions? Judy Maten at maten.judith@aod.org. Sign Up Now! ENDOW Women's Fall Study Group Evening Session "Humanae Vitae" (On Transmitting Human Life) Tuesday Evenings, September 14 to December 7 7 to 9 pm at the National Shrine of the Little Flower Conference Center Join us as we delve into Humanae Vitae, Pope Paul VI s encyclical. Humanae Vitae is perhaps the most contentious and well-known papal intervention in the history of the Church. Promulgated at the height of the sexual revolution in the western world, Humanea Vitae reiterated the constant teaching of the Church on the duty of married persons to responsibly transmit human life and the incompatibility of contraception with that duty. Humanae Vitae spawned an explosion in theological discourse in defense of its teaching. This 10-week discussion and study group is part of the ENDOW (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women) series. Cost for the class is $60, which includes all materials. The course will be facilitated by Linda Rathburn. 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 Linda Rathburn at drrlmr@wowway.com or by calling

12 Page 12 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Arts, Beats and Eats On the heels of Dream Cruise comes Arts, Beats and Eats, Labor Day Weekend in downtown Royal Oak, September 3 September 6. The National Shrine will be in the thick of the activity as we are staffing two fund raising beverage booths each day of the event. Proceeds from this activity will benefit the Master Plan repayment of the Bond Issuance. Volunteers are needed, so if you are interested in participating please contact Mimi Massucci at or Matt York at , ext 455. You will be at the center of the event, you could think about contacting your friends or neighbors and team up together to make this a fun day in the sun. Think about it and thank you in advance. Additionally, many of the parking lots will be in use that weekend at non-mass times, so please stay tuned for further information.

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15 August 22, 2010 Page 15 Grade School Happenings We re almost done sprucing up the building and sorting and distributing books and supplies. The teachers have been coming in for weeks, getting their classrooms ready to welcome our kids back. We can t wait! This coming week is a full week for our teachers as we hold a number of professional development sessions, participate in curriculum team meetings, and, most importantly, pray together through special retreats and masses. Our first day of school is Monday, August 30. It is a half day- 8 am to 12 noon. August 31 is a half day as well. After that, it s full steam ahead for what we know will be a wonderful school year! On behalf of all of us at the Grade School we want to thank our Grade School Mothers Club, Grade School/Academy Dads Club, and the High School Dads Club for their generous contributions to the school allowing us to order so many wonderful things for the classrooms! Thank you! Thank you! Thank You! Part-time Computer Teacher Opening Shrine Catholic Grade School is in need of a certified elementary teacher to work with Mrs. Babbage teaching computers to the K-6 students. Candidates should be familiar with Logo Programming, Micro Worlds EX and SMARTBoard technology. Candidates should summit resume and copy of teaching certificate to the principal at dixon@shrineschools.com. Summer SCRIP Last summer SCRIP order can be turned in Thursday August 19 from 6:30 to 8 pm at Heritage Hall. SCRIP orders submitted on Thursday, August 26 will be delivered Thursday, September 9 at Shrine Catholic Schools. No SCRIP week of August 30, and No SCRIP week of September 6. School SCRIP resumes Monday, September 14 at the Grade and High School offices. All SCRIP information can be found on the Grade and High School EdLine site. Any questions? Please contact SCRIP Coordinator, Mary Ann McCourt, M-F, 9 am to 7:30 pm or McCourtsky@aol.com. National Shrine Career Network Presents: How To Improve Your FICO Score August 23, 6:45 to 9 pm National Shrine Conference Center Presented by: Kathleen Batton Many consumers either don t know what a credit score is or how it can affect their ability to borrow or even get a job. This seminar will help you understand your credit score, find out more about what does and does not make up your credit score, see what hurts your score as well as provide tips to improve your credit score. Kathleen Batton is currently the West Bloomfield Branch Coordinator for BestSource Credit Union. She has over 15 years experience in the financial industry, with the last 12 years focusing primarily on the consumer lending arena. She holds certifications from CUNA Mutual Management Training and Rex Johnson s School of Lending.

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18 Page 18 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower 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.

19 August 22, 2010 Page 19 DREAM RAFFLE WINNERS August 14 $500 Mr. Michael A. Laurencelle $250 Mr. Michael A. Laurencelle $125 Mark & Renee Jaroh August 8 $500 Michael Laurencelle $250 Jeanette Dalloo $125 Fr. Edward J. Prus July 31 $500 John Sobeck $250 MMCCA McCourt $125 Carol McHale July 24 $500 Michael A. Laurencelle $250 Daniel Springer $125 Linda Rathburn July 17 $500 David & Karen Neilson $250 Charlotte Opie $125 Mary Joa July 10 $500 Mr. Michael Laurencelle $250 Walter & Diane Olejniczak $125 David Rosales July 3 Two Drawings $500 John Crusoe $250 Joan & John Kramer $125 John Sobeck $500 Cecilia Redigan $250 Mr. Michael A. Laurencelle $125 Mr. James Skinner You could be our next big winner! Use the form in this Herald to purchase your ticket today! 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 Associate Director of Development, Mrs. Laurie Bilkie-Snyder... ext 432 Associate Director of Development, Mr. Matthew York... ext 455 Parish Support Staff Executive Assistant, Mrs. Anne Knapik... ext 413 Parish Secretary/Receptionist, Mrs. Charlene Lewandowski... ext 410 Financial Supervisor, Mr. Jim Skaggs... ext 423 Parish Bookkeeper, Mrs. Mary Ellen Wassenberg... ext 421 Building & Grounds Maintenance, Mr. Barney Tatomir... ext 420 National Shrine Director/Church Tours, Mr. Jack Hoolehan... ext 418 Tuition Manager/Marketing Specialist/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 herald@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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