Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton. Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship. Shrine Herald

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1 Shrine Herald July 22, 2012 We proclaim Jesus as Lord and ourselves as servants for His sake. Royal Oak, MI Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship The following excerpts are taken from a document published by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. It is not easy reading. However, I believe it is essential reading as we form our opinions and exercise our right to vote responsibly. What Does the Church Say About Catholic Social Teaching in the Public Square? Seven Key Themes A consistent ethic of life should guide all Catholic engagement in political life. This Catholic ethic neither treats all issues as morally equivalent nor reduces Catholic teaching to one or two issues. It anchors the Catholic commitment to defend human life and other human rights, from conception until natural death, in the fundamental obligation to respect the dignity of every human being as a child of God. Catholic voters should use Catholic teaching to examine candidates positions on issues and should consider candidates integrity, philosophy, and performance. It is important for all citizens to see beyond party politics, to analyze campaign rhetoric critically, and to choose their political leaders according to principle, not party affiliation or mere self-interest (USCCB, living the Gospel of Life, no. 33). The following themes of Catholic social teaching provide a moral framework for decisions in public life. The Right to Life and the Dignity of the Human Person Human life is sacred. Direct attacks on innocent human beings are never morally acceptable. Within our society, life is under direct attack from abortion, euthanasia, human cloning, and destruction of human embryos for research. These intrinsic evils must always be Sharing Christ in and through the Church GOAL: $204,640 TOTAL PLEDGES: $149,477 % OF GOAL: 73% # OF COMMITMENTS: 600 continued on page 3...

2 Page 2 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Please pray for the sick of our parish Marilyn Antwis Baheja Bedros Jack Brady Garrett Burtwell Elsa Castagneto Kathryn Ross Clark Kathie Cobbledick Deanna Conway Carl Culver Cecelia Flood Meghan Malley Khalida Majim Francesca McMally Christina Nardone Jackie Panetta Anthony Rosso Deanna Swincicki Barney Tatomir Riley Tenbusch Patti Waldrup Rita Wallis Veronica Williams Karl Wolfe Thank You Thank you to the several offers to help with hospitality for the Belarus Sisters near the end of July. As soon as we know their dates and plans, I will be calling you to make plans. Again, thank you so much. - Sister Noreen Fundraising for the Needs of the Poor in Belarus The Sisters will be in Heritage Hall after all the Masses on the weekend of July Please stop by and look at their hand-made religious goods and help them, if you can. Special Needs Religious Formation Program For the past 2 years we have had the wonderful opportunity to bring the faith to children with Special Needs. This past year we were blessed with an amazing group of children and parents and we are hoping to welcome more into the program this upcoming Fall Our focus again this year is preparing the children to be ready for the sacraments. We welcome all Children, those with Autism, Cognitive Impairment, ADHD, and any learning impairment. We work to prepare lessons for each child's own set of abilities and learning capacity so that they will be engaged and be able to learn at their own pace. The primary focus is to make learning about the faith enjoyable and inviting to each child, helping them to grow in the knowledge they need to be prepared to receive the grace filled and life giving sacraments! We will begin this Fall in October, and classes will be on Wednesday evenings beginning at 6:30 pm. If you have a child that you believe would benefit from these classes please contact Deacon Avery at , x422 and leave a message or if you prefer you can send an to tavery@shrinechurch.com and we will get back with you to schedule a time we can sit and discuss your child becoming a part of our group of awesome children! Many blessings, Barbara and Deacon Tom Avery MSW, LLMSW 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!

3 July 22, 2012 Page 3 continued from page 1 Bearings... opposed. This teaching also compels us as Catholics to oppose genocide, torture, unjust war, and the use of the death penalty, as well as to pursue peace and help overcome poverty, racism, and other conditions that demean human life. Call to Family, Community, and Participation The family, based on marriage between a man and a woman, is the fundamental unit of society. This sanctuary for the creation and nurturing of children must not be redefined, undermined, or neglected. Supporting families should be a priority for economic and social policies. How our society is organized in economics and politics, in law and public policy affects the well-being of individuals and of society. Every person and association has a right and a duty to participate in shaping society to promote the well-being of individuals and the common good. Rights and Responsibilities Every human being has a right to life, the fundamental right that makes all other rights possible. Each of us has a right to religious freedom, which enables us to live and act in accord with our God-given dignity, as well as a right to access to those things required for human decency food and shelter, education and employment, health care and housing. Corresponding to these rights are duties and responsibilities to one another, to our families, and to the larger society. Conclusion Next Week... Rosie, Carlito & Lord Stanley I will explain one more time because so many ask about Lord Stanley s call name. His full name is Lord Stanley s Cup of Briarwood. That is simply too long of a name to call when you want his immediate attention. Lord was ruled out, because it did not seem proper for a priest to be yelling Lord come now, Lord where are you. Father Maka suggested Stachu (Polish for Stan). We pronounce it Sta-who, rhyming with Yahoo. Divine Life Baptized in Christ Charles Joseph son of Charles and Colleen (Stroup) Hickman Lilian Grace daughter of Graeme and Noelle (Bronis) Turner Michael son of Peter and Aylin (Cittan) Samoray Sofia Grace daughter of Bryan and Ann Marie (Palomo) Rekucki Thomas Guy son of Thomas and Laura (Spisak) Van Haaren Banns of Marriage First Bann Kusai Badruy and Rqra Yousif Jeanette Kudsin and Kevin Rossiter Second Bann Courtney Robb and Matthew Wootkowski Little Flower Sculpture The Timothy P. Schmalz sculpture of Little Flower is being discontinued. The flagstone sculpture depicts this teenage Saint writing her poems to the Lord as her words take flight as angels and rise to heaven. The angel s wings take shape as petals to form a rose, the symbol of love, beauty and this Saint s own miracles of leaving us flowers from heaven. This beautiful sculpture is (9 H x 5 W x 5 D) and comes in Flagstone only. We were able to purchase the last remaining sculptures at a reduced price. The former selling price of $40 is now just $15 and are available in the National Shrine Gift Shop. If you have any questions, please contact Jack Hoolehan at the Gift Shop on , ext. 418.

4 Page 4 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Mass Information Monday, July 23 6:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Max Gouin 8:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Brennan Smith, Nikolas Wills Tuesday, July 24 6:30 am Mass Fr. Espinoza Isaiah Thummel, Kevin Hejka 8:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Grant Fogle, Luke Cerone Wednesday, July 25 6:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Henry True, Joey Lynch 8:30 am Mass Fr. Espinoza Mary Doman, Carolyn Luddy Thursday, July 26 6:30 am Mass Fr. Migut Mary Fromm 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Alex Sobeck Friday, July 27 6:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Gwendolyn Schmidt, Audrey North 8:30 am Mass Fr. Migut TBA Saturday, July 28 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Blake Smith, Niklas Jenkins Readings of The Week Monday, July 23 Mi 6:1-4, 6-8 Mt 12:38-42 Tuesday, July 24 Mi 7:14-15, Mt 12:46-50 Wednesday, July 25 2 Cor 4:7-15 Mt 20:20-28 Thursday, July 26 Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, Mt 13:10-17 Friday, July 27 Jer 3:14-17 Mt 13:18-23 Saturday, July 28 Jer 7:1-11 Mt 13:24-30 Sunday, July 29 2 Kgs 4:42-44 Eph 4:1-6 Jn 6:1-15 Sunday, July 29 Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm Mass Fr. Camilleri Lectors Frank Mills, Laura Salgado Colleen McQueeney, Molly Lyons Theresa Lowery, Katy Zink Hospitality Margie Suchyta, Team 6:30 pm Mass Fr. Lang Lectors Tom Kendziorski, Preston True Alex Hejka, Kevin Hejka Nicholas Mandel, Andrew Scott Hospitality Gerald Schaffran, Team Sunday Masses 7:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Lectors Donna McNamara, Phil Clark Zachary Castle, Jacob Kennedy Thomas Kennedy, Erik Faris, Evan Faris Hospitality MaryAnn Skaggs, Team 9:00 am Mass Fr. Lang Lectors Brendan Battle, Claire McNorton Emma McNorton Marie Vidosh, Rose Vidosh Olivia Zardus, Sarah Zobl, Cassandra Morris Hospitality Tony Recchia, Team 10:45 am Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors Don Erwin, Lloyd West Alex Bain, Michael Grace Jack Grace, Joe Romano, Luke Cerone Emcee Pete Palmer Hospitality Wayne Friedman, Team 12:30 pm Mass Fr. Espinoza Lectors Don Erwin, Lloyd West Sam Ilkka, Matt Abell, Jacob Warren Michael Niehaus Hospitality Hugh Brennan, Team 4:00 pm Spanish Mass Fr. Espinoza 6:00 pm Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors Alicia Horton, Clare Romano Gabrielle Schmidt Steve Erwin, Tim Doman Brandon Whitmore, Hayden Haran Hospitality Tom Torma, Team

5 July 22, 2012 Page 5 Mary s Mantle Baby Boutique Faith@Work is pleased to announce the opening of Mary s Mantle Baby Boutique Resale Shop within the store. This resale shop will be of great interest to moms who wish to donate their gently used baby goods to a great cause, as well as those seeking a great deal on used baby items. All proceeds from the Boutique will benefit the women and children of Mary s Mantle, a Catholic residential program for homeless, expectant mothers. Mary s Mantle Boutique will also provide the women of Mary s Mantle a means to gain valuable work experience while working at the shop. To donate gently used baby items, or to volunteer to work, please call Mary s Mantle Boutique is located at 1977 E Wattles Rd in Troy within the Faith@Work Bookstore. Faith@Work and Mary s Mantle are non-profit 501(c) (3) organizations. Attention All Golfers! Serra International, an organization that encourages vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life, is pleased to announce the Annual Golf Outing. The Outing will take place at St. John s in Plymouth on August 7, The Scramble will start at 10 am. Lunch will be provided at the turn and Dinner will follow at 4 pm. Cash Bar Father Tim Birney, Vocations Director for the Archdiocese will be our honored guest. Cost of the 18 holes and lunch and gourmet dinner is $ A bargain!! Or, if you care to just join us for dinner the cost is $ RSVP to Tom Mervak at or via at dr_tom@wideopenwest.com. Or you can contact Tom B ewick at or vi a e m ail at thomasb@wowway.com. Please RSVP by August 1. Hope to see you there! Mass Intentions Monday, July 23 St. Bridget 6:30 am Michael and Mae Killeen 8:30 am Intentions of the Skotarzyk Family Tuesday, July 24 St. Sharbel Makhluf 6:30 am Linda Bogaski 8:30 am Kristen Camilleri Wednesday, July 25 St. James 6:30 am Regina T. Cruz 8:30 am Genevieve A. Detloff Thursday, July 26 SS. Joachim and Anne 6:30 am Mike Hansen 8:30 am Donald N. Suchocki Friday, July 27 6:30 am Linda Bogaski 8:30 am Kristen Camilleri Saturday, July 28 8:30 am John E. Barnes Sunday, July 29 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm Karen Hoban and Peter Prus Jr. 6:30 pm Rebecca Wheaton Sunday Masses 7:30 am Joan Barbato 9:00 am Helen Sczechowski 10:45 am Intentions of Jovani Shkreli 12:30 pm Camiel DuVuyst 6:00 pm Intentions of the Parishioners of NSLF

6 Page 6 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Military Please pray for our Military Sgt. Daniel J. Allen, US Army Maj. Eric Ansorge PhD, US Army Patrick Paul Atallah, USMC Christopher Babcock, USAF Envin E. Billings, US Army Cpl. James Bolitho, USMC 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 1 st Lt. 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 Sgt. Ken T. Potenga, Jr., US Army 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! Life Matters In recent months, the phrase war on women has been touted by those in favor of the HHS Mandate and the insurance coverage of what is being called preventive services of contraception, sterilization and abortion inducing drugs. They would like the country to believe that the Catholic Church and the pro-life movement are anti-women because they are against making these services free to women. Nothing can be further from the truth. The Catholic Church teaches of the beauty and dignity of women and the pro-life movement continues to fight to give women the freedom to make informed, non-coerced choices about their lives and those of their babies. In the meantime, pro-abortion advocates continue to demonstrate how abortion is anti-women. Consider the most recent vote in the House of Representatives preventing passage of a bill that would ban sex-selection abortions. The legislation needed a two-thirds vote and Democrats voted overwhelmingly against the legislation. In an excerpt from a letter written by the National Right to Life Committee to every member of Congress urging lawmakers to support the ban, they say Multiple academic papers have put forward evidence that the practice of sex-selection by abortion is increasing in the United States, especially although not exclusively within communities of immigrants from Asia. For example, a study by researchers at the University of Connecticut, published in Prenatal Diagnosis in March 2011, concluded, The male to female live birth sex ratio in the United States exceeded expected biological variation for third+ births to Chinese, Asian Indians and Koreans, strongly suggesting prenatal sex selection. A recent poll conducted by the Lozier Institute found that 77% of respondents would support the enactment of laws prohibiting abortion in cases where the fact that the developing baby is a girl is the sole reason for seeking an abortion. Illinois, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Arizona have laws banning sex-selection abortions. In spite of video from Live Action showing Planned Parenthood s willingness to facilitate a sex-selection abortion, Congress failed to take action to protect future generations of American girls in favor of a woman s right to choose abortion even if that reason was just because they want a baby of another sex. Ask your Congressman how he voted on H.R and why. Did their vote really protect women? 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

7 July 22, 2012 Page 7 Lending Library If you enjoy the "Dummies" series of books, you'll like John Paul II For Dummies, by Father John Trigilio (and 2 others). The set up makes it easy to read. "John Paul II not only touched millions of lives around the world, but also changed the course of history. This intriguing guide explores his life, his accomplishments and the legacy he left behind. You'll understand his role in such important events as the fall of Communism, and his views on anti- Semitism, forgiveness, and the role of women in the Church." 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, July 22 Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30, and 4:00 (Spanish) and 6:00 pm Masses Lending Library CC-C 10:00 am Sr. Alicia s Farewell Reception CC-SH 10:00 am Rosary for the Unborn STC 5:00 pm Monday, July 23 Masses RCIA for Teens CC-A Legion of Mary CC-B Events Calendar 6:30, 8:30 am 5:30 pm 7:30 pm Tuesday, July 24 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Knights of Columbus Meeting CC-SH 7:00 pm Devotions STC 6:45 pm Love of God Prayer Group STC 8:00 pm Wednesday, July 25 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Men s Bible Study CC-A 6:30 am Militia Immaculata Prayer Village HH-B 8:00 pm Thursday, July 26 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Grupo de Renovacion Carismatico (Spanish Charismatic Renewal) YR 6:00 pm SCRIP Summer Order Pickups HH-EW 6:30 pm Friday, July 27 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Lending Library CC-C 9:15 am Saturday, July 28 Mass 8:30 am Sunday Liturgy 4:30, 6:30 pm Sunday, July 29 Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30, and 4:00 (Spanish) and 6:00 pm Masses Lending Library CC-C 10:00 am Rosary for the Unborn STC 5:00 pm Please join us as we celebrate Sister Alicia's ministry! Sunday, July 22 10:15 am to 12:30 pm in the National Shrine Conference Center Sr. Alicia will be moving to the Sisters of Charity Motherhouse, Mount St. Joseph, in Cincinnati Ohio. We thank her for a lifetime of Christian Service including her 10 years at the National Shrine. ~Come and celebrate with us~ Reception Sponsored by the National Shrine Ladies Guild

8 Page 8 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Religious Formation Family Activities Do You Love Sharing Your Faith? The Office of Religious Formation is looking for volunteers for a variety of positions this Fall. Free training is provided and you get to have fun with like-minded people! We are looking for catechists, catechist aides, hall monitors and t h o s e w h o c a n h e l p w i t h miscellaneous tasks, or family events. Find out more by contacting Janie Lynch at jlynch@shrinechurch.com or ! Does your child need envelopes? If your child did not receive envelopes and would like to offer their gifts and talents, please call the Office of Religious Formation 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 Renee Cramer at rcramer@shrinechurch.com or Elementary Religious Formation and Sacramental Preparation Attention Parents of Kindergarteners! Did you know that two years of preparation is required before receiving First Holy Communion? In order for your child to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion at the traditional time of second grade, he/she must attend Religious Formation classes or Catholic school starting in the Fall of first grade. Registration has started for the Religious Formation year. Contact Renee Cramer at or rcramer@shrinechurch.com for a registration packet. Registration has started for the Religious Formation Year The tuition for Shrine registered parishioners is $90 per child if registration and payment is received by August 15. 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 request a registration packet. 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. Confirmation Attention: All Year 2 (Current eighth grade) students preparing for Confirmation this year, October 27, 2012.) Confirmation Faith Portfolios have arrived and can be picked up at the Religious Formation Office within Shrine Grade School. Please call ahead before coming to make sure someone is in the office to assist you. Summer office hours vary, especially with all the planning for Vacation Bible School. ( ) Candidates continue to work on the Faith Portfolio throughout the Summer and present the COMPLETED portfolio at the 9:00 am Mass on September 9. Please make arrangements A.S.A.P. to pick up your portfolio. Directions are included with the portfolio and candidates may contact me throughout the Summer for further clarification. Thank you. Enjoy the Summer break (But don t forget to schedule time to complete your portfolio!!). God bless. Mike Reece reece@shrineschools.com; mreece@shrinechurch.com Confirmation Servant Ministry Opportunities Angels Place Miracle League Mondays all Summer, 5:15-8:00 pm, Miracle League Field Evergreen Rd, Southfield Come experience a Summer pastime in a way you never have before! Volunteers are needed to aid Angels Place residents (adults with developmental disabilities) with their softball league. Confirmation candidates, along with a parent (required), are needed to assist and encourage the residents as they bat, run bases, and play the field. Bring the whole family and cheer from the

9 July 22, 2012 Page 9 stands! This project could qualify as a Long Term Ministry if volunteers can commit to coming for several weeks during the Summer (contact to Mrs. Cerone to verify). 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.) This project could qualify as a Long Term Ministry if volunteers are interested in working regularly over the Summer (talk to Mrs. Cerone to verify). Confirmation candidates and at least one parent can sign up by contacting Dawn Bradley at dbradley@angelsplace.com or at Focus: HOPE Food Distribution Saturday, August 11, 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. REMINDER! Volunteering for the Dream Cruise Parish Party on Friday, August 17 can be used as a part of the Confirmation Servant Ministry! Watch the Herald for Dream Cruise details and Mrs. Cerone for a Reflection Sheet (scerone@shrinechurch.com). C.R.E.W. High School Youth Ministry Watch here for upcoming C.R.E.W. events! Shrine Catholic Athletes Sports Physicals Attention those Grades 5 through 12 who will be playing sports for Shrine Catholic Grade School, Academy, or High School in the Fall, Winter or Spring. The Dads Club will have a pediatrician who will be doing sports physicals on two days this Summer. The physicals will be done at Shrine Catholic High School s Gymnasium from 3:00 to 9:00 pm on Wednesday, July 25. Athletes should enter the main doors of the gym signs will be posted). There will be a $20.00 fee per athlete (all money will go into the Dad s Club fund, so checks should be made out to Shrine Dads' Club ). Students should wear a tee shirt and shorts. They should bring their green physical form (if they are Shrine Catholic Grade School or Academy students) they received at the sports call out in May or the High School sports physical form (if they are Shrine Catholic High School students) they received in the packet which was mailed to them. If they do not have the form, forms will be available. Parents should fill out the front side of the athlete s form (please include the immunization record). To sign up for a specific time slot for your child s physical use the edline link ( pages/shrine_catholic_high_academy). For further information, please contact Shrine Catholic High School Office at

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12 Page 12 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Dream Cruise! In Need of a Several Dads! Dream Cruise parking is Saturday, August 18, On that day we need people to help park cars at the grade school. This event is the Dads' Club biggest fundraiser. Revenue generated from this event helps support: All sports programs at the Grade School and Academy Installing new shelving in the Grade School Cafeteria Reworking the chair storage system at the Grade School Robotics program at the Academy And much more! Please consider just three hours of your time to help support these programs. Dream Cruise Parish Party! Mark your calendars...friday, August 17, Sign up for your spot to help at the Dream Cruise Parish Party now! Meet exciting new people - Join your fellow parishioners - And have some fun and service to the parish. We need your help with: Beer Sales, Food Sales, Cashiers,, Games, Set-up, Clean-up, and more. To volunteer for either of these events please contact one of the following: Sean Looney at or via at Seanlooney123@yahoo.com Kevin Flynn at or via at kevjflynn@msn.com Shrine Manpower at shrinemanpower@gmail.com Attention Married Couples of all Ages! Teams of Our Lady, TOOL, is an international movement of married couples, chartered in France in The purpose of TOOL is 1) growth in the spiritual life of the couple and family through a program of prayer and study; 2) small group support for couples endeavoring to live Gospel lives through a monthly meeting with a meal and other sharing; and 3) growth in the couple s intimacy through couple prayer and deeper communication. There is an opportunity to attend a TOOL Information meeting on Tuesday, July 24 in meeting room B in the Administrative offices at St. Anastasia. Many couples at St. Anastasia and surrounding parishes can attest to the blessings of such fellowship! If you have any questions, or to let us know you are coming, please contact Marie & Carl Weber at or cmvonweber@yahoo.com. Your response is not required, but it will help us in planning refreshments for the meeting. Calling All Bridge Buddies We are looking for four people (2 teams, men and/or women) to play bridge on the second Monday of the 11:30 am in the National Shrine Conference Center. We have lost some folks due to attrition. The group is friendly, and supports Shrine Catholic High School. Interested players may contact Shirley McCartin Hope to see you in September. Thank You From St. Vincent de Paul Thank you, parishioners, for making our Food Drive a success. Monday, the day after our Drive, we helped three families with food. They were so grateful. And we, in turn, are so grateful to you. St. Vincent de Paul National Shrine Conference

13 July 22, 2012 Page 13 DREAM RAFFLE WINNERS July 7 $500 Debra Bald $250 Mike Laurencelle $125 Jennifer Christman June 30 $500 Tom Cardelli $250 Edward Muccino $125 Mike Laurencelle June 23 $500 Matthew Miller $250 Louis and Laura Nadai $125 Stephen Kowaleski You could be our next big winner! Holy Father s Prayer Intentions July 2012 General Intention: Work Security. That everyone may have work in safe and secure conditions. Missionary Intention: Christian Volunteers. That Christian volunteers in mission territories may witness to the love of Christ. Holy Land Pilgrimage Terra Sancta Pilgrimages with Franciscan friar Fr. Alex Kratz of St. Aloysius Parish (Detroit) will be leading a Catholic Pilgrimage to the Holy Land from October 8-22, This life-changing experience walking in Jesus footsteps includes daily Mass and Rosary, biblical readings on site, time for prayer and spiritual guidance, and meeting local Christians. Cost is $3,899 (all expenses included, round trip from Detroit, 3 daily meals, all tips and taxes). $500 deposit due at registration. Orientation meeting is July 29. Other pilgrimages: November 2-15 (Holy Land- Italy). Call or mrspattig@yahoo.com. 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 Director of Development, Mr. Matthew York... ext 455 Financial Supervisor, Mr. Jim Skaggs... ext 423 Parish Bookkeeper/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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