Shrine Herald. Ash Wednesday February 6 Mass and Distribution of Ashes 6:30, 8:30 am Noon and 7:30 pm. Bearings. Lent 2008.

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1 Shrine Herald February 3, 2008 Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton We proclaim Jesus as Lord and ourselves as servants for His sake. Royal Oak, MI Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lent 2008 Our journey to Easter begins on Ash Wednesday of this week. Ash Wednesday is a day of universal fast and abstinence for the entire Church. This means that adults who are in good health are to refrain from eating any meat or poultry, not to eat between meals, and to eat less at meals than they usually do. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, Lent continues until Holy Thursday. With the Mass of the Lord s Supper on Holy Thursday, Lent ends and we begin the Sacred Triduum or Holy Three Days of the Lord s Passion, Death, and Resurrection. Lent has the two fold character of preparing the catechumens to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist; and of preparing the faithful (all the rest of us) to be more attentive to God s Word and preparing through prayer, penance, and almsgiving to renew our Baptismal Promises at Easter. As a community of faith, we enter into a time of prayer and fasting to become more acutely aware of the gift of new life in Christ that is ours through Baptism. Review the calendar of Lenten Events in t h e H e r a l d, o r o n l i n e a t for an overview of all the programs and events here at the National Shrine of the Little Flower to help in your journey toward Easter. Lenten Events Lenten Events Friday Fish Bakes, Grade School Friday Stations of the Cross, Church Tuesday Parenting Sessions, High School Library Wednesday Speaker Series Taize Evening Prayer 2/13 and 3/12 Women s Retreat 2/28 Throughout all of Lent Adoration Ash Wednesday February 6 Mass and Distribution of Ashes 6:30, 8:30 am Noon and 7:30 pm 40 Days for Life South Oakland Warming Center 3/2 to 3/14 continued on page 3

2 Page 2 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Please pray for the sick of our parish Kathleen Bloodworth Ilene Bolton Mickie Casagrande Cynthia Chalmers Cliff D Aoust William Dennis Kelsey Faulkner Sabrina Fodera Lynn Frank Rose Mary Gilbert James R. Hamacher Donald Hitchue Anthony Johnson Eleanor Kalpin Marty Kiefer Cathy Krenzer Theresa Kristopik Jacqueline Flowers- Nagors Anne Patten Sara Perry Alex Podeawa Margaret Ribant Vivian Ruhle Nora Sawulski Anne Spaniola The Stefanski Family Glenda Sullivan Margaret Tatomir Gordon Vidosh Heather Faith White Please pray for the repose of the soul of Bruno Guzik Margaret Nasrey Mary Jane (Clark) Pappas Heritage Hall Next Weekend Don t Miss! Parish Nurses: Blood Pressure Screenings between Masses Sunday will have additional opportunities: Health Fair Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008, 8 am to 1 pm, Heritage Hall Check your blood pressure. Find out your BMI: Body Mass Index. Learn more about: Cholesterol, Diabetes, Hypertension, Skin Care, Smoking Cessation, and Nutrition. Provided by: The O.C.C. School of Nursing directed by Parish Nurse, Kris Castine Mass at Senior Centers WaltonWood Assisted Living 13 Mile Rd. near Woodward (next to Shrine Catholic Academy) Monday, February 11, 9:30 am Royal Oak Medilodge 3030 Greenfield Rd. (1 block N. of Webster) Tuesday, February 12, 10:30 am Saturday, February 9 after the 4:30 pm Mass Sunday, February 10 8:30 am to 1:30 pm Winter Bake Sale Heritage Hall 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 Sponsored by the Shrine Ladies Guild Join us by baking and buying various baked goods and delicious treats. You ll be giving extra support to our beloved parish. May god be gracious to us and bless us And make his face to shine upon us (psalm 67) Divine Life Baptized in Christ Keira Anne daughter of Philip and Pamela (Frei) Foster Banns of Marriage Second Bann Sara Beth Oostendorp and Don Lim Custodio

3 February 3, 2008 Page 3 continued from page 1 Bearings... A Thank You Note Dear Friends, We sincerely thank Monsignor Easton, all the priests of the parish and all of you for giving us the wonderful opportunity to visit you and share about our mission work. We thank you on behalf of the children and the elderly that we serve. Your prayers and generous sharing will mean a lot and we are very grateful to you. Your kindness will be remembered always. May God continue to bless you. Please keep us in your valuable prayers. With Love and Prayers, Tom Chitta and Dr.Geetha Yeruva Foundation for Children in Need Rosie & Carlito We thought that Carlito was finally staying in his cage and had stopped picking the lock. He duped us into thinking that we could leave the lock off the cage. Come to find out, he has been getting out of his cage and then going back and putting the latch back on, making it appear that he was never out. I surprised him one day out of the cage. He hurried back, shut the door, and closed the latches pretending that all was normal. Of course, in the meantime he had been helping himself to treats. Well as a result, it is back to the lock and chain. Taize Experience the presence of God in the quiet of prayer and song; plan to attend Evening Prayer with music from Taize on Monday, February 18 and Thursday, March 6 at 7:30 pm in the church. Questions? Call ext. 442 or rabbott@shrinechurch.com. Readings of The Week Monday, February 4 Isaiah 52:7-10 Matthew 10:16-25 Tuesday, February 5 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Luke 9:23-26 Wednesday, February 6 Joel 2: Corinthians 5:20-6:2 Matthew 6:1-6, Thursday, February 7 Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Luke 9:22-25 Friday, February 8 Isaiah 58:1-9 Matthew 9:14-15 Saturday, February 9 Isaiah 58:9-14 Luke 5:27-32 Sunday, February 10 Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 Romans 5:12-19 or 5:12, Matthew 4:1-11 Military Please pray for our Military Sgt. Daniel J. Allen, USMC Capt. Eric Ansorge PhD, US Army Michael Bianchette, USAF Envin E. Billings, US Army Capt Michael Cain, US Army Capt. David Cibik, US Army Crisanto R. Delos, USCG Lt. Joseph W. Doman, US Navy Lt. Col. Thomas M. Doman, USMC PV2-E2 Melissa Ducastel, US Army LCPL. Michael Fern, USMC PV2 E-2 Thomas M. Finn, US Army TSgt. Kevin W. Geary, USAF Lt. Troy Perry Glendye, USCG Gary R. Gmeiner, USMC Joseph Haddad, USMC PFC Matthew Hebert, USMC Sgt. Philip Huber, USMC Maj. Ed K. Koledo, US Army Andrew Kostrzewa, US Navy Peter Laperriere, US Navy Maj. Brent E. Lilly USMC GS13 Dan Marem MI BN EOCS Spec McKenzie Aaron Mingle, US Navy Matthew Mitchell, US Navy LCpl. Michael D. Mueller, USMC PFC Eric Nakalsky, USMC Maj. Ben O Rourke, USMC Lt. Daniel P. Palmer, US Army Maj. Loren D. Penney, US Army Anthony Reynolds, USAF Capt. David N. Roberts, USMC Seaman Collin Roger, USCG GySgt. Nathan Rowe, USMC LCpl. Derrick Savage, USMC Andrew Schulte, US Army Lt. Col. Eric J. Simpson, FA 1st Lt. Eric Sullivan, USAF Capt. Michael Szalma, US Army Andrew Villareal, USMC CPL. Roy Villareal, USMC PV2 Christopher M. Villerot, US Army Spec. David Wittla, US Army Just a reminder, please notify us when you have additions to the Military prayer list, or when one of our Military members can be taken off the prayer list. Thank you!

4 Page 4 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Mass Information Monday, February 4 6:30 am Mass Fr. Smalarz Alex Bain, Dominic Romano 8:30 am Mass Fr. Kaczmarczyk Daniella Cramer, Bridget Lyons Tuesday, February 5 6:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton George Vidosh, Marc Miller 8:30 am Mass Fr. Smalarz Colleen McQueeney, Emily Bonnell Wednesday, February 6 Ash Wednesday 6:30 am Mass Fr. Nowak Lector Marlene Kowalewski McKenna Lynch, Jessica Klimushyn 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Lector Children Stevie Erwin, Miles Ploucha Noon Fr. Lang Lector Bob Livingston Tyler Moylan, Sam Ilkka 7:30 pm Fr. Smalarz Lector Van Rohr Michael LaBella, Scott Hejka Christian Rozanski, Stevie Erwin Emcee Andy Greenia Thursday, February 7 6:30 am Mass Fr. Kaczmarczyk Keegan Murphy, Colin Zavislak 8:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Jacqueline Vidosh, Bridget Lyons Friday, February 8 6:30 am Mass Fr. Smalarz Madelyne Luddy, Lily Queen 8:30 am Mass Fr. Nowak Tommy Sinutko, Alex Mandel Saturday, February 9 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Maddie Welsh, Eva Doherty Sunday, February 10 First Sunday of Lent Vigil Masses 4:30 pm Mass Fr. Lang Lectors Tony Smith, Dick Daly Zachary Ochoa, Tom Sullivan Brendan Sullivan, Zachary Castle Hospitality Margie Suchyta, Team 6:30 pm Mass Fr. Kaczmarczyk Lectors Tom Kendziorski, Frank Neff Anna West, Emily Armstrong Jessica Klimushyn, Eva Doherty, Julia Doherty Hospitality Gerald Schaffran, Team Sunday Masses 7:30 am Mass Fr. Smalarz Lectors Mike Holcomb, Marge Chouinard Frank Peaslee, Kent Peaslee Kevin Snook, Antonio Locklear, Marc Miller Hospitality MaryAnn Skaggs, Team 9:00 am Mass Fr. Kaczmarczyk Lectors Michael Franklin, Stefanie della Porta Jackie Franklin Joe Anstett, Brian Anstett Christopher Mastantuono, Tommy Sinutko Hospitality John Burg, Team 10:45 am Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors Suzanne Finlay, Ed Sulak Scott Ruhle, Mark Ruhle Jacob Wilt, Matthew Nadai Emcee Craig Hejka Hospitality Wayne Friedman, Team 12:30 pm Mass Fr. Nowak Lectors Fran Clancy, Marge Caram Eric Martens, Brandon Breen Jake Luddy, Eric Lichtenberg Hospitality Hugh Brennan, Team 6:00 pm Mass Fr. Smalarz Lectors Alison Gola, Andy Greenia Christina Gola Ciara Lynch, McKenna Lynch Colleen McQueeney, Bridget Lyons Hospitality Tom Torma, Team

5 February 3, 2008 Page 5 Knights of Columbus This past weekend we held our annual basketball free throw contest at Shrine Catholic HS. These winners will advance to the second round District Free Throw Contest which will take place on Saturday February 9 at Shrine Catholic Grade School. Start time is 9 am. The winners of this contest will advance to the third level of competition for the whole Archdiocese of Detroit. This competition will take place in Romeo, MI. The winners of this competition will compete in the State Finals at Mt Pleasant, MI. Awards are given at each of the next three levels of competition. In this level of competition each contestant was allowed to take 15 shots on the basket. The winners reflect the most baskets made out of those 15 shots. Each contestant that attended is a winner! They did the best that they could do on that day. Some candidates had a better day at the event. The non-winners now have a goal for next year. The winners of the first round were: AGE 9 AGE 10 AGE 11 AGE 12 AGE 13 AGE 14 BOYS: Shawn Ruhle 5 baskets made GIRLS: No contestant BOYS: Anthony Bolton 7 baskets made GIRLS: Haley Cyrocki 6 baskets made BOYS: Sage Baltrusaitis 15 baskets made GIRLS: No contestant BOYS: Paul Palmer 7 baskets made GIRLS: Ciaran McCourt 6 baskets made BOYS: Greg Gmeiner 13 baskets made GIRLS: Samantha Kinjorski 6 baskets made BOYS: Scott Ruhle 10 baskets made GIRLS: Mattie Baltrasaitis 12 baskets made The last two months have been extremely busy for the K of C Council at the National Shrine. We are thankful to all of those members and their spouses who came out to our many activities and were able to help in many ways. If you helped only for an hour it was appreciated. If you helped for more than an hour it was appreciated more. When we work together as a team much is accomplished. We congratulate BK Ron Pillar, who was advanced in the ranks of our order during the month of December. He completed the lessons of the second and third degree at our sister council in Garden City, MI where Fr. Scott Thibodeau is currently the chaplain. We remember in our prayers the deceased members of our council and their family members. Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord...REST IN PEACE BK Tim Sullivan - passed into eternal life on Dec 17, Marianne Albert - wife of BK Roy Albert - passed into eternal life January 8, We are always looking for new members who wish to join or rejoin our ranks. If you are interested in learning more about the world's largest Catholic, fraternal, family organization please do not hesitate to contact us. Our meetings are at the Community Center. We do not have a hall. We meet on the parish grounds. VIVAT JESUS! Frank Roche, DD # 65 K of C H: C: Mass Intentions Monday, February 4 St. Joseph of Leonessa, Capuchin, Priest (Memorial) 6:30 am Philip Redigan 8:30 am Carol Fournier Tuesday, February 5 St. Agatha, Virgin, Martyr (Memorial) 6:30 am Intentions of Franceso Mark Crudele 8:30 am Donald DeFauw Wednesday, February 6 Ash Wednesday 6:30 am Helen Mc Donell 8:30 am Crispina Pinlac Noon Intentions of the Parishioners of NSLF 7:30 pm Walter and Victoria Chociemski Thursday, February 7 St. Colette of Corbie, Virgin (Commemoration) 6:30 am Louie Shaw 8:30 am Intentions of the Neighbors Family Friday, February 8 St. Jerome Emiliani, St. Josephine Bakhita 6:30 am Cathy Gibbons 8:30 am Jim McCook Saturday, February 9 8:30 am Robert Moore Sunday, February 10 First Sunday of Lent Vigil Masses 4:30 pm George Dettoff 6:30 pm Intentions of the Parishioners of NSLF Sunday Masses 7:30 am George Redmond 9:00 am Jeffrey Stokes 10:45 am Walter, Leona and Florence Olyniczak 12:30 pm Mandy Miller 6:00 pm Intentions of Fred Tumminia

6 Page 6 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Grade School Happenings New Family Open House-Thursday All interested families who want to learn more about our Pre K-Grade 6 school are invited to visit us at our February 7, 2008 Open House. Come see what we are all about! Open House is from 7 to 8:30 pm. Catholic Schools Week What a wonderful week we had celebrating Catholic Schools Week! Our focus was on our faith as we began the week with a prayer service reminding us to light the way. On Tuesday, Monsignor celebrated a wonderful Mass for all of us at the Grade School. Later in the week we honored our students with a special treat and spirit dress. We wrapped up the week hugging our school and singing the Shrine Catholic School Fight Song. Upcoming Dates 2/6 8:30 am Ash Wednesday, GS Mass 2/8 4:30-7:30 pm Parish Bakes Begin 2/18-20 No School, Winter Break Academy Update For the eighth graders, religion class does not revolve around vocabulary, names and dates. Mrs. Kathy Sparks has taken the eighth graders to a new place in their classes: the state of meditation. This is a technique that has been around for quite some time. It involves the students sitting quietly, music being optional, and visualizing their encounters with God. Mrs. Sparks is a master at walking the students through their meditation where they look back at their day and recognize God in all the little happenings. In a time when middle schoolers are branching out and learning more about their faith than ever before, the meditation really helps to bring the kids back to their faith. Mrs. Sparks says, The older and busier these kids get, the harder it is to find God in their lives. They need it more now and I think it becomes a lifeline for them. So far the classes have responded very favorably. The meditation gives them a chance to take a break form the sports and extracurricular activities and to really focus on God. Other than meditating, the religion classes are working on their church membership and participation. Confirmation is coming up and the Academy students are well on their way in developing and growing in their faith. Written by Emily Fraser High School News High School Registration Night For Incoming Freshman Shrine Catholic High School will hold their Registration Night on Thursday, February 14 at 7 pm. Faculty and staff will be on hand to answer questions and assist in course selection for next year. Also, register on February 14 and receive your Class of 2012 t-shirt! Please plan to join us in the High School Library at 7 pm. We look forward to seeing you there! Alumni-Student Ministry Days The Shrine Knight Alumni Association will be participating with our students in putting together an Alumni/Student Christian Service Project. Our freshman and seniors are required to participate in Christian Service on either Tuesday, March 11 or Wednesday, March 12. We are currently confirming with organizations that need our help. In turn, we need your help to make this event successful. If your company requires community service outreach, please consider saving some time to assist with our Christian Service Project. Meg Murphy Armstrong 92 at armstrong@shrineschools.com to become involved. As we confirm those organizations that need our help, we will update our website at Continuing Parent Series On Preparing For College The Shrine Catholic High School Counseling Department continues to host a series of meetings for parents to obtain more information on financial aid and the college application process. These evenings are presented by Mrs. Sheryl Krasnow, M.Ed., LPC of College and Career Counseling and Associates. Mrs. Krasnow is a former Counselor of the high school and is known for her highly informative programs. The next program in the series is for Junior Parents with a College Planning and Strategies discussion. It takes place on Thursday, February 7 at 7 pm in the Shrine Catholic High School Library. If you would like additional information on any of the meetings, please feel free to contact the Counseling Department at x 114. Upcoming Dates 2/6 9:30 am, HS & Acad. Ash Wednesday Mass 2/7 7 pm, Junior Parent Meeting, HS Library

7 February 3, 2008 Page 7 Lending Library T h e 3 5 t h anniversary of the infamous Roe vs.. Wade decision making abortion legal for the full nine months of pregnancy was on Jan. 22. Maybe you saw some of coverage of the March for Life in Washington, with up to 225,000 marchers, or the one on the West Coast with about 35,000. Related to that is the newly arrived DVD entitled, A Distant Thunder. It is a compelling drama about a "prochoice" woman attorney in a partial birth abortion case, with an incredible, unexpected twist. One reviewer stated that "It's engrossing, terrifying, and convincing. It will move you; it will change you." It is a short movie, and after you watch it, be sure to go back and watch the commentaries by the film's writer/ director, as well as the one with cast members, in order for the full impact to sink in! It is powerful. Lending Library hours are Sundays from 10 am 2 pm, and Fridays from 9:15 Noon, in the Conference Center, Room C (across the alley from the Northwood parking lot). For information call Kathy McGuire at or JoAn Gilleran at THIS WEEKEND AT SHRINE! ALBA HOUSE SALE! BOOKS! BIBLES! GIFTS! AFTER ALL MASSES IN OUR NEW HERITAGE HALL! Come! Nurture Your Soul! Prepare spiritually for Lent! Find special gifts for those you love! Sunday, February 3 Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30. 4:00 (Spanish), and 6:00 pm Alba House Book Sale HH-EW 8 am Preschool Religious Formation Program YR 9 am Shrine Lending Library OPEN CC-C 10 am RCIA Formation Meeting CC-SH 10:30 am CYO 4 th Gr Intramural Basketball GS Gym 3:30 pm Rosary For The Unborn AC 5 pm Monday, February 4 Mass 6:30, 8:30 am Girl Scout Daisy Troop YR 3 pm Religious Formation Sessions GS Classrooms 4:30, 6 pm 7 th & 8 th Grade Youth Ministry A/Media Ctr 6:15 pm Girl Scout Cadet Troop YR 6:30 pm Cub Scout Pack #1634 Committee Meeting GS Café 7 pm Saint Vincent de Paul Meeting HH-BR 7 pm Ladies Guild Board Meeting CC-B 7 pm Tuesday, February 5 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Mission Ladies CC-A 10 am Treble Choir Rehearsal CR 3:45 pm Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions STC 6:45 pm Unified School Board Meeting HH-BR 7:30 pm Boy Scout Troop #1634 GS Café 7:30 pm Love of God Prayer Group STC 8 pm Wednesday, February 6 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am, 12 Noon, 7:30 pm Moms & The Word CC-SH 9:30 am Girl Scouts Daisy Troop #3671 CC-B 3 pm Girl Scouts Junior Troop #609 YR 3 pm Cub Scout Pack #1634 Den Meeting GS Café 6 pm Lay Associates MGL Meeting CC-A 7 pm A AC CC-SH Hall CC-A CC-B CC-C CL CR GS HH-BR HH-B HH-EW HH-WW HH-MF HS STC YR Academy Adoration Chapel, Coughlin Building Conference Center, Seton Conference Center, Room A Conference Center, Room B Conference Center, Room C Choir Loft Choir Room Grade School Heritage Hall Board Room Heritage Hall Mtg. Rm. B Heritage Hall East Wing Heritage Hall West Wing Heritage Hall Main Floor High School St. Thérèse Chapel Youth Room Events Calendar Thursday, February 7 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Mothers Club Pinochle Group CC-SH 10:30 am Girl Scouts Brownie Troop YR 3pm Treble Choir Rehearsal CR 3:45 pm High School Dads Club Meeting CC-SH 4:30 pm Girl Scouts Brownie Troop #2432 YR 6:30 pm Grade School New Families Open House GS Gym & Café 7 pm Friday, February 8 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Scripture Study CC-A 9 am Shrine Lending Library OPEN CC-C 9:15 am ENDOW Program CC-A,B 12 pm Lenten Fish Bake GS Gym & Café 4:30 pm Treble Choir Rehearsal CR 4:45 pm Girl Scouts Troop #3068 CC-B 6 pm Auction Volunteer Appreciation Dinner CC-SH 7 pm Stations of the Cross Church 7:30 pm Saturday, February 9 Mass 8:30 am Confessions 3-4 pm, 5:30-6:15 pm Sunday Liturgy 4:30, 6:30 pm AOD Youth Ministry Training CC-SH 8:30 am KofC District Free Throw Competition GS Gym 9 am Treble Choir Rehearsal CR 9:45 am Master Plan Committee Meeting HH-BR 10 am Hispanic Ministry Spanish Language Class CC-A 2 pm Ladies Guild Bake Sale HH 3 pm Sunday, February 10 Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30. and 6:00 pm Health Fair BP Screening HH-MF 8 am Preschool Religious Formation Program YR 9 am Ladies Guild Bake Sale HH-MF 9 am Shrine Lending Library OPEN CC-C 10 am Discalced Carmelites Secular Meeting CC-A 10 am CC-SH 12:30 pm RCIA Formation Meeting CC-SH 10:30 am Rosary For The Unborn AC 5 pm

8 Page 8 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Growing in Faith as a Family Parents are the first witnesses of the faith to their children. The love between a mother and father mirrors the love that flows between God the Father, through the Son to the Holy Spirit, guiding us back to the Father. This example of love in the home, called the domestic church, helps to build a strong foundation of faith for children as they enter into formal religious education, whether through a parochial school or religious formation setting. As I travel around the Archdiocese visiting parishes as part of the Mobile Evangelization Team, I am often approached by parents who ask, What programs should our parish have so my children can be strong in their Catholic faith? While solid parish programs are important, the most important element in a child s development is the witness of faith by their parents. I recently came across an article on raising children where the author asks, Are we raising our children to enter Harvard or Heaven? In today s world, we want our kids to get into the best schools, play on the best sports teams, and take them to dance and music lessons so they can develop their talents. We load our calendars with activities intent on developing our children s intellectual, artistic, and athletic ability, but do we ever ask ourselves what are we doing for their soul? Do we worry if we are giving our children a solid foundation in the faith that will lead to eternal life with Christ in heaven? All the camps, trips, games, and honors will mean nothing if we lose our soul (and our child s) in the process. Talking about our beliefs can be difficult as it forces us to search deep into our hearts, examining the commitment we have to truly live as a disciple of Jesus. Sharing with our children why we believe in God and the importance of faith in our life helps our children to understand why practicing the faith is important. Lent provides us an opportunity to examine our convictions. Is God at the center of our life? Do we have a solid relationship with Jesus? Do the decisions we make, hobbies and activities we partake in, and friends we keep aid us in our desire to grow in holiness? Do we take time to strengthen our relationship with Christ through prayer? Do we gather each week as a family for worship with the community of faith? Do we set an example of Christian discipleship in our home? St. Francis of Assisi said, Preach the Gospel always, and when necessary, use words. As parents, our example of living the faith through our daily activities is a much stronger lesson to our children than any parish program can provide and one that will reap eternal rewards. See you in Church! Written by Judith A. Maten Office for Evangelization, Archdiocese of Detroit Elementary Religious Formation Announcing! This year, the Religious Formation Office is pleased to announce that we will be offering Vacation Bible School for preschoolers. Squeaky Beakers Preschool is a specially designed program for children who will be at least 3 years old by June 1, 2008 and won t be starting kindergarten this fall. Children MUST be potty-trained in order to attend. Squeaky Beakers will run concurrently with Power Lab, our grade school level Vacation Bible School on June 23 27, from 9:00 am until noon at Shrine Catholic Grade School. Please watch the Shrine Herald for upcoming registration information - space will be very limited for Squeaky Beakers! Parents Meeting Thank You A big Thank You goes to Barney Tatomir for his help with our First Communion Parent Meetings. Not only is Mr. Tatomir talented in keeping the National Shrine church looking its best as Director of Building Maintenance, but he did a great job being The Voice of God during our meetings! Middle School News Confirmation Student/Parent Meeting February 11, 7:00 pm, Church All 7 th and 8 th grade students and their parents who are preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation must attend this evening of formation. This is a required step in the Candidates Confirmation preparation. Attendance will be taken. Vocations Consider your own calling, and do not be discouraged by others when considering the consecrated life or priesthood. Call Father Tim Birney at the Vocation Office at , or visit

9 February 3, 2008 Page 9 Cross Connections Ministry Opportunities Faith without works is like a screen door on a submarine. Quilts for the Homeless February 16, 9 am to Noon, Conference Center All 7 th and 8 th grade students are invited to make quillows for the Homeless. Learn how to operate a sewing machine, make a quilt sandwich and help provide a blanket to those who don t have a roof over their heads in the cold Michigan winters. There are many ministries which provide food for the homeless but many times our brethren do not have a place to stay out of the cold, snowy, winter nights. Any parents who wish to help are more than welcome. Please Mrs. Cramer at rcramer@shrinechurch.com Keyword: Quillows or call Visit with Jesus February 1, 8, 15, and 22, 7:30 to 8 pm Join Shrine catechist, Vikki Jenkins in National Shrine s Adoration Chapel for silent time in the presence of Jesus. Teens need to attend three of the above dates for 30 minutes each night and will receive credit for 2 Cross Connection service opportunities. The 30 minutes is spent in silent prayer. Take some time out of your busy life to spend with Jesus while you pray, recite the rosary or read the Bible. If interested, Mrs. Cramer at rcramer@shrinechurch.com Keyword: Adoration or call Be sure to specify which three dates you will attend. Focus: HOPE Food Distribution February 9, 9 am, Ferndale Site Parents and students are needed to unload the truck for the Focus: HOPE food distribution site in Ferndale located on 9 mile Rd at the OLHSA building across from the Police Station. To register, please Mrs. Cramer at rcramer@shrinechurch.com Keyword: Focus:HOPE or call Mr. Dorsch will be the site coordinator. Please see him for a reflection sheet. Gleaners Food Bank, Detroit February 9, 1 to 4 pm Parents and students are needed for this service opportunity. We will assist in packing food at the Gleaners Warehouse in Detroit and learn about this organization that helps to alleviate hunger in our area. Volunteers need to supply their own transportation and an adult needs to stay with students. If you are interested Mrs. Cramer at rcramer@shrinechurch.com or call Gilda s Club Children s Room Preparation February 23, 9:00 10:00 am Take a tour of Gilda s Club House and help clean and organize their children and teen programming area. To register, Mrs. Cramer at rcramer@shrinechurch.com Keyword: Gilda s Club or call High School Youth News Recently Mrs. Christine Wist joined the Religious Formation Department and is beginning her post as Youth Minister this week. She is excited to start and will schedule many fun events for the youth of Shrine. Watch this space for more information! Adult Religious Formation Lighthouse Media CDs Available in the Religious Formation Office or the Gift Shop Each CD is only $3 and presented by well-known theologians and lecturers such as Dr. Scott Hahn and Fr. Larry Richards. This is a great opportunity to catch up on adult formation while driving, exercising, or working. For a complete listing of all titles available for purchase, Colleen Marchese at cmarchese@shrinechurch.com or call Donations For Quilt Project Needed The Religious Formation Office is hosting a quilt making gathering for the 7 th and 8 th grade confirmation candidates in February. The quilts will be distributed to the homeless as they try to stay warm on these cold, Michigan, winter nights. We are in need of: 2 yard pieces of flannel and fleece Warm and Natural Cotton Batting or Wool Batting Sewing Machines either donated or lent to us for this specific project. All donations may be dropped off at the Religious Education office, located in the grade school by January 31. Any questions please Mrs. Cramer at rcramer@shrinechurch.com or call Thank you for your generosity! A Family Perspective It is in our family where we learn to be merciful and c o m f o r t i n g t o others. The Beatitudes of the Kingdom of God begin at home and depend on you. by Bud Ozar

10 Page 10 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Life Matters Starting this Wednesday, we will enter the season of Lent. A season for praying, fasting and sacrifice. There is no better way to reflect on all God s blessings, than to spend some time in prayer for others. From Feb 6 to March 16, our community will be uniting with more than 58 cities in 31 states for a simultaneous pro-life mobilization the nationwide 40 Days for Life campaign. Faithful believers across the country are praying that this effort will mark the beginning of the end of abortion in America. Maybe this year, instead of giving up something for Lent, consider doing something for life. Spread the news about the campaign to your family and friends Join the 40 Days for Life Kick Off Rally on Tuesday, February 5 at 7 pm at the Church of the Transfiguration (25225 Code Road Southfield). Guest speaker, Fr. Peter J. West with Priests for Life. Volunteer to pray in front of the abortion clinic for an hour or more. No side-walk counseling is required; just a peaceful presence. 960 continuous hours are available. You can sign up at or contact Barb at Pray and fast for the success of the campaign; that lives will be saved, hearts will be converted and healing can begin. During the season of Lent leading up to the celebration of Christ s resurrection, from February 6 to March 16 of 2008, our community will be uniting with 58 other cities in 31 states for a large simultaneous pro-life mobilization the nationwide 40 Days for Life campaign. People of faith across America are praying that this effort will mark the beginning of the end of abortion. Prayer and Fasting: inviting people of faith throughout our city to join together for 40 days of fervent prayer and fasting for an end to abortion Peaceful Vigil: standing for life through a 40-day peaceful public witness outside the WomanCare abortion facility at Southfield Rd. (1/4 mile south of 12 Mile Rd) Community Outreach: taking a positive, upbeat pro-life message to every corner of our city through media efforts, church presentations, petition drives, and public visibility Learn how you can speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves here in Southfield by contacting Mike Stack MEV or by visiting: During the 40 Days for Life, from February 6 through March 16, I pledge to pray for an end to abortion, and I call upon local, state, and national leaders to protect all human life. Signature: Name (Printed): Street Address: City, State, Zip: Primary Phone: Church: I am interested in participating in the peaceful 40-day prayer vigil, from February 6 through March 16, outside the WomanCare abortion facility at Southfield Rd. (1/4 mile south of 12 Mile Rd) Day(s): Hour(s): Please let me know how I can help to spread the word about 40 Days for Life to others Drop off or mail to the National Shrine Rectory Office c/o Mike Stack or register online

11 February 3, 2008 Page Lenten Schedule Ash Wednesday Wednesday, February 6 Mass and Distribution of Ashes Masses: 6:30, 8:30 am, Noon, 7:30 pm Stations of the Cross Taize Evening Prayers Lenten Speaker Series Penance Services All Fridays during Lent, 7:30 pm Monday, February 18, 7:30 pm Thursday, March 6, 7:30 pm Wednesdays, February 13 thru March 12, 7:30 pm Monday, March 3, 7:00 pm Thursday, March 13, 7:30 pm Monday, March 17, 7:30 pm Palm Sunday March 16 Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am, 12:30, 4:00 (Spanish), 6:00 pm Easter Triduum in Holy Week Holy Thursday March 20 Morning Prayer 8:30 am Mass of the Lord s Supper, 7:30 pm Good Friday March 21 Morning Prayer 8:30 am Noon Divine Liturgies Stations of the Cross, Sacred Readings, Reading of the Passion of Our Lord, Prayers for the Universal Church, Adoration of the Cross, and Distribution of Communion Holy Saturday March 22 Morning Prayer 8:30 am 11 am Blessing of Food 8:30 pm Easter Vigil Liturgy Easter Sunday March 23 Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am, 12:30 pm (No 6 pm Mass)

12 Page 12 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower South Oakland Warming Center Coming Soon Volunteers Needed! Whatsoever you do for the least of My brothers The National Shrine of the Little Flower and Berkley Community Church are once again co-hosting the South Oakland Warming Center from Sunday, March 2-Friday, March 14. We will be responsible for feeding and sheltering approximately 100 homeless people every night at Berkley Community Church. Many volunteers are needed to make this program run smoothly. Please prayerfully consider making this a part of your Lenten alms-giving. Call or one of the coordinators for more information about volunteering. Or, check an area with which you d like to help, write down your contact information and place this sheet in the offertory collection at Mass. Monetary donations would also be greatly appreciated to help us purchase paper goods and other supplies needed for this program. Cash or checks made out to National Shrine of the Little Flower can be put in envelopes marked South Oakland Warming Center and placed in the offertory collection. Hosting-related volunteer positions (intake, bedding distribution, overnight/outdoor hosting, etc.) * Contact Randy Husaynu at or randyhus@gmail.com Breakfast and dinner volunteer opportunities (dinner prep, dinner serving, food donations, etc.) * Contact Debbie West at or Judy DeHondt at or sheltervol@yahoo.com Lunch-related volunteer opportunities (bag lunch supplies or prep) * Contact Nancy Mastantuono at I would like to volunteer to help with the following: Prepare or serve meals Do laundry Distribute blankets Donate food Check-in guests Serve as an overnight/outdoor host Contact Information: Name: Phone: (if available)

13 February 3, 2008 Page 13 Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Marking Twenty Years on February 15 Open Hours: We are in need of volunteers to commit to a weekly holy hour. Currently, there is no one scheduled for the following holy hours. 2-3 am Fri & Sat 9-10 am Sat am Wed 2-3 pm Sat 12-1 pm Thu If you are able to fill one of the above open hours temporarily until a long-term adorer is found, please volunteer. Partners Needed: We are also in need of many volunteers to commit to be prayer partners for the following holy hours for which only one person is scheduled: 12-1 am Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 1-2 am Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 2-3 am Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 3-4 am Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 4-5 am Sun, Tue, Sat 5-6 am Sun, Mon, Sat 6-7 am Sun, Mon, Wed 7-8 am Sun 8-9 am Wed, Fri, Sun 9-10 am Wed am Tue, Thu 11 am -12 pm Thu, Fri 12-1 pm Sun, Tue 1-2 pm Sun, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 2-3 pm Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 3-4 pm Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 4-5 pm Sun, Thu, Fri, Sat 6-7 pm Thu, Fri 7-8 pm Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 8-9 pm Fri, Sat 9-10 pm Mon, Wed, Fri 11 pm - 12 am Fri, Sat New Hourly Captain: Mila Ching ( ) is now the captain for the 6 pm holy hours replacing Adele Webster. Hourly Captains Needed: Three volunteers are needed to serve as captains of the 8 am, 2 pm and 5 pm holy hours. An Hourly Captain oversees the seven hours under his/her watch -- making sure that their scheduled adorers are keeping their commitments and providing assistance as needed. A complete description of the Roles and Responsibilities of the Hourly Captain can be found in the back of the Sign-in Book in the vestibule; a laminated copy is also available in the Chapel proper in the pews or near the statue of St. Therese. If you have benefited from your time spent in prayer with Our Lord, and have one to two hours a week to keep Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration available and running smoothly, please volunteer. Divisional Leader Also Needed: A volunteer is needed to serve as divisional leader for the afternoon (12-5 pm) holy hours. A divisional leader works assists the afternoon hourly captains (and me). A complete description of the Roles and Responsibilities of the Divisional Leader can be found in the back of the Sign-in Book in the vestibule of the Adoration Chapel. If you have benefited from your time spent in prayer with Our Lord, and have one to two hours a week to keep Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration available and running smoothly, please volunteer. Visitors: The Adoration Chapel is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to all drop-in visitors who wish to spend some quiet time in prayer before our Lord. Use the east doors to the Coughlin Building. These doors are normally locked so use the knocker or doorbell to gain entry. Please sign the book on the windowsill in the vestibule. To volunteer or make other inquiries, please call Theresa Dysarz at Crisis Pregnancy? Mother and Unborn Baby Care can help! Call Hurting from an abortion experience?

14 SHRINE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL offers a comprehensive, co-ed, college preparatory curriculum based on the tradition of Catholic education W. Thirteen Mile Road Royal Oak, MI REGISTRATION NIGHT: Thursday, February 14, 7 pm SHRINE CATHOLIC ACADEMY challenges middle school students to grow spiritually, academically and physically W. Thirteen Mile Road Royal Oak, MI INFORMATION NIGHT: Thursday, February 28, 7 pm SHRINE CATHOLIC GRADE SCHOOL educates each child in the spirit of love, trust and happiness Linwood Avenue Royal Oak, MI OPEN HOUSE: Thursday, February 7, 7 pm instilling faith changing lives imparting knowledge

15 February 3, 2008 Page 15 Tuition Grant Applications Available Applications are now available for the Tuition Assistance Program of the Archdiocese of Detroit. These grants, made available through the Stewards for Tomorrow campaign, are for $600 for students in Grades 1-8. High schools grants are for $700. Applications are available at the Grade School, Academy, or High School. A pastor signature is no longer required; however, membership in a parish will be verified through the pastor before awards are determined. A $20.00 fee must be included with the application form, which must be received by the Private School Aid Service by April 7. You can also download an application from the Archdiocese website at Stem Cells and Cloning: Understanding the Scientific Issues and Moral Objections With Nationally Renowned Speakers: The Reverend Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D., Dir. of Education, The National Catholic Bioethics Center and Paul Long, V.P. Public Policy, Michigan Catholic Conference Monday, March 3, :30 to 8: pm Sacred Heart Seminary 2701 W Chicago, Detroit Secure parking, enter from Linwood This informative conference is presented free of charge by the Catholic Lawyers Society of Michigan. For more details, visit ww.catholiclawersmi.org Shrine Ladies Guild Invites You! Join us with the Southeast Oakland Area Council of Catholic Women for a Day of Reflection: Bring Light to Our Global Society Wednesday, February 20, 2008 St. Mary Magdalen Church 10 am Mass Celebrant and Speaker: Msgr. Michael LeFevre Donation of $12.99 includes Box Lunch For tickets call: Grace at or Pat at Essential Tools for Effective Parenting A Parenting Series Every Catholic Family Deserves! Presented by: Deacon Tom and Barbara Avery A parenting series we waited 19 years for and have presented to over 200 families. A series that helps Catholic families build a solid foundation in raising happy, strong, spiritually healthy children. This program is written to be attended by both parents. Each topic offered builds on the next and is essential to the whole development of the series, so attendance at all nights is important as well. When: Beginning Tuesday February 12, 2008, additional dates are, February 26, March 4, 11&18 Location: Shrine Catholic High School Library Note: (You MUST pre-register for babysitting that will be available on site) Call Barb Avery at Time: Begins Promptly at 7 pm until 9 pm Cost: $35.00 for Materials Please note: no one will be turned away for inability to pay the fee and all requests will be confidential. Registration forms available: In Church Vestibule, Rectory, Grade school, High school & online at the National Shrine website. Return Registration to: the Rectory or Grade School Office marked Attention: Religious formation Office Please Make checks payable to: Deacon Thomas R. Avery For more information or questions, Contact Deacon Tom and Barb Avery at or tavery@shrinechurch.com

16 All Shrine Catholic Moms, Parishioners and Friends of Shrine are welcome to join us on Thursday, February 28, 2008 Social at 6 pm, dinner at 6:30 pm followed by the presentation and Mass National Shrine of the Little Flower Conference Center and Church This year s presentation Nurturing Spirituality: Finding the Holy in the Ordinary By Mary Lee Becker A reflection topic related to Lent and Jesus call to building the Kingdom of God through our daily life actions... seeing and being the holy presence of God in everyday life. Tickets are $16 each, which includes dinner by Julien Brothers. Please contact Cathy Nagle at or Marianne Mast at for more information. Please complete and send the bottom attachment, including your check payable to Shrine High School Mother s Club to Cathy Nagle, 3000 Woodland, Royal Oak, MI or Kidmail Cathy Nagle, c/o Grace Nagle, Grade 6, Room 203 Please RSVP by Friday, February 22, Shrine Women s Annual Lenten Retreat Sponsored by the Shrine Catholic High School and Academy Mother s Club Name(s) Phone Number Number of people attending Amount enclosed Thank You and we look forward to seeing you on February 28!!

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21 February 3, 2008 Page 21 Shrine Devotional Groups Rosary for the Unborn The Rosary for the Unborn is said every Sunday at 5 pm in the Adoration Chapel. Mother of Perpetual Help and Chaplet of Divine Mercy Devotions Tuesdays at 6:45 pm in the St. Thérèse Chapel. Love of God God blesses us abundantly. He is so faithful and continues to pour His Spirit out on us at the Tuesday night prayer meetings. God encourages us to praise Him. Consider joining us Tuesday evenings at 8 pm in the St. Thérèse Chapel. League of the Little Flower Devotions to St. Thérèse are held every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7 pm. Please join us on February 13 and 27 at 7 pm in the St. Thérèse Chapel, as we seek the intercession of St. Thérèse in offering up our petitions to Our Lord. Remembering her words, I will spend my heaven doing good on earth...i will let fall a shower of roses. Holy Hour for Vocations The Holy Hour for Vocations is held every Wednesday at 7 pm in the Stone Chapel at St. Hugo of the Hills. Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration The Adoration Chapel is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to all drop-in visitors who wish to spend some quiet time in prayer before our Lord. Use the east doors to the Coughlin Building. These doors are normally locked so use the knocker or doorbell to gain entry. Please sign the book on the windowsill in the vestibule. To volunteer or make other inquiries, please call Theresa Dysarz at NATIONAL SHRINE of the Little Flower Parish Office 2100 W. 12 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI Rev. Msgr. William H. Easton, Pastor... ext 415 Rev. Pawel K. Kaczmarczyk, Assoc... ext 419 Rev. James Smalarz, Assoc... ext 416 Rev. Joseph Lang, Assoc... ext 412 Rev. Krzysztof Nowak, In Residence... ext 424 Rev. Mr. Thomas R. Avery, Deacon... ext 422 Director of Liturgical Music, Mr. Rob Abbott... ext 442 Christian Service, Sister Noreen Ellison, SC... ext 411 National Shrine Director, Mr. Jack Hoolehan... ext 418 Associate Director of Development, Mrs. Laurie Bilkie-Snyder... ext 432 Associate Director of Development, Mr. Matthew York... ext 455 Shrine Herald Editor, Mrs. Vicki Holtyn... ext 448 Parish Education Shrine Catholic High School, 3500 W 13 Mile Rd. R.O Principal, Mrs. Gabrielle Erken Shrine Catholic 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 Director of Religious Education Youth Ministry (9-12 grades) Director of Adult Formation, Mr. John LaCroix 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 Cheryl Popham in the Parish Office at ext 413 at least six months in advance. Pastoral Care of the Sick and Homebound Notify the Parish Office of illness, hospitalization, nursing home status as soon as possible. Parish Tours Docents are on duty from 10 am-4 pm Monday-Saturday except during services. Groups of 10 or more call 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. 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

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