Shrine Herald. Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton. Dream Cruise

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1 Shrine Herald Royal Oak, MI July 7, 2013 Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton Dream Cruise Your chances of getting struck by lightning are better than your chances of winning any state run lotto. Your chances of winning one of the prizes in the Shrine Dream Cruise Raffle are drastically better than either lightning or lotto. When you add the 50/50 Bonus Raffle, it only makes sense that if you are going to take a chance you are considerably better off taking a chance on the Dream Cruise Raffle than any of the other possibilities. Details can be found in this edition of the Shrine Herald. Get your tickets today. Good luck to all. Lourdes and Lisieux There are still a few spots available for the Pilgrimage to France in October. Further information may be found in this edition of the Shrine Herald or online at the parish website. This is a very well planned pilgrimage with many extras. We will visit, pray and celebrate Holy Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes. We will visit the wine country of Bordeaux. We will pay our respects at the beaches of Normandy and visit the national cemetery. We will visit the home and monastery of Saint Thérèse the Little Flower in Lisieux. We will celebrate Mass in many inspiring places along the way. We plan on having a lot of fun as well. If you are interested in joining Father Tomek Maka and I on this spiritual adventure contact us as soon as possible. There are less than 8 spots still available and final airline reservations are due soon. Congratulations Successful Shrine Vacation Bible School Congratulations to all the volunteers and the National Shrine Religious Education Department for another highly successful Vacation Bible School. The grade school was We proclaim Jesus as Lord and ourselves as servants for His sake. Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time turned into a medieval castle complete with draw bridge and throne room. Everyone had a great time and grew spiritually. Chris & Andrea Shrine s CFO, Andrea Safranski and her husband Chris welcomed their first born, John Joseph, on July 2, July 2 also happens to be Sister Noreen s birthday. Congratulations to the new parents, John Joseph, and to Sister. Blessings on all. continued on page 3...

2 Page 2 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Please pray for the sick of our parish Pat Banish Eugene Bienkowski Sarah Burtwell Stephanie Burtwell Elsa Castagneto Victor Castagneto Dan Cavanaugh Kathy Cobbledick Michael Connolly Deanna Conway Carl Culver Charlene Cusick Loretta Cwiek Alice Dolf Jerry Dysarz Cathy H. Beatrice Haffey Patricia Hoemke Donald Holden Pat Hughes Michael Ingram William F. Janelle III Paul Jirkans Cathy Krenzer Drew Lund William McCormick Christina Nardone Brian Hicks O Neill Patricia O'Rourke Laura Piotrowski Mark Shantz Deanna Swincicki Nancy Takala Lucille Tavis Cathy Sullivan Dennis Van Stednas Kathy Wigmosta Karl Wolfe Greta Zarate Karen Zwicker Please pray for the repose of the soul of Raymond Bartholomew Pam McCullough Pleased To Meet You Hello my dear brothers and sisters in the Lord! My name is Fr. Patrick Gonyeau and I am both excited and grateful to have recently joined your parish as an associate pastor. I would like to thank Msgr. Easton, the entire staff, and the whole parish community as well for already welcoming me so very warmly. I sincerely look forward to walking with this community on the Church s collective journey through this world and towards Jesus promise of eternal life in the kingdom of heaven for those who love Him by remaining in Him and keeping His commandments (Jn 14:20). You will all be in prayers continually and I look forward to helping this community in anyway that Msgr. Easton sees best. As your Pastor, he really is given the sacred charge of caring for your souls, and I in turn take very seriously my responsibility to be a co-shepherd of sorts, assisting your chief shepherd. I m here for you and praying for you, and in advance, I want to thank you for your prayers for me as well! I suppose it would also be good to give just a bit about my background. I am 34 and the fifth of eight children born to Tom and Patty Gonyeau on the east side of Detroit. I graduated from Harper Woods high school in 1997 and Michigan State University in 2001 (Advertising degree with a certification in Public Relations). After college I sought to parlay my love of folk music (singer/songwriter) into a career and waited tables while trying to do so for several years. From the ages of I lived a very secular life until the good Lord opened my eyes and showed me that my heart was empty without Him, that He loved me, and that He was inviting me to share my life with Him and share in His divine and amazing life as well. I was essentially blessed with a wonderful conversion in my mid-twenties that I attribute to the great intercessory prayer of so many who loved me, namely, my Mother who does a pretty darn good St. Monica impersonation I think! In His great love and mercy, God added to His kindness in my life by offering me the gift of the priesthood, a gift of inestimable worth. I can t be grateful enough for what He s done in my life and what He s given me. I rejoice to know that the gift of His love in our lives is meant to spring up into a fountain that nourishes others too! (Jn 7:38) With a grateful heart, I am thrilled to join your parish and will seek to be a ready, willing and humble servant who shares God s love, joy, peace, mercy, forgiveness and precious body & blood with all of you. Thank you again for your warm welcome, may God bless you abundantly! - Fr. Patrick Important Herald Article Submission Notice The Shrine Herald Editor will be on vacation the week of July In order to complete the July 21 bulletin before vacation, please submit your July 21 articles by Wednesday, July 10. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Vicki Holtyn Shrine Herald Editor

3 July 7, 2013 Page 3 continued from page 1 Bearings... Father Patrick Gonyeau He has survived his first week at Shrine and is an inspiration to all. Water Rescue Training Lord Stanley (Stachu) is into heavy duty training to become a Water Rescue Dog. He has pretty much mastered retrieving objects from the water and has a powerful swimming stroke. He is learning how to distinguish which objects need retrieving and how to take a line to people in trouble or to disabled water craft. He should be ready to be tested on stage 1 by the Fall testing date. Rosie, Carlito & Lord Stanley Rosie is feeling much better and is appreciative of all the concern and well wishes expressed. Carlito is grateful to the Lynch family for all the attention and being able to enjoy his outdoor aviary. Stachu wants all dog owners to be on the lookout for ticks. He had one and they are no fun. Ticks are bad this year. Divine Life Baptized in Christ Aiden Christopher son of Jeffrey and Jami (Pole) Szwejk Asher Robert son of Marcus and Mandy (Cole) Moore Kyan Gerald son of Ryan and Katie(Sayers) Rosevear Logan Scott son of Jason and Morgan (Snyder) Backus Marcus John son of Dino and Sarah (Morell) Certeza Melanie daughter of Jesus and Ana Marie (Saavedra Sepulveda) Rodriguez Miles Andrew son of Christopher and Colleen (Zelt) Graveline Banns of Marriage Evangelization is More than Doctrine it is About a Person Pope John Paul II noted that The New Evangelization is not a matter of merely passing on doctrine but rather of a personal and profound meeting with the Savior. This requires a deep relationship with Christ must be in place prior to the moving forth to do the work of evangelization. This relationship is rooted in prayer, fed on the Eucharist and the sacramental life of the Church, and celebrated in worship with our brothers and sisters in faith. Office of Priestly Vocations Did you know... That in the past 5 years, over 73% of men ordained a Catholic priest stated on a questionnaire that they were once an altar boy? Therefore, the Office of Priestly Vocations is hosting a Seminary Day for Altar Boys, Thursday, August 1, If you are in eighth grade or older please consider attending to learn more about the vocation to the Catholic priesthood. Visit our website to register as an individual or as a group or for more information: Follow us on Facebook: Office of Priestly Vocations or Vocations, one of the seven mission priorities for the Archdiocese of Detroit! First Bann Ana Delgado and Jack Bolton Melanie Prestel and Ben Asefa Second Bann Emily Hosponda and Greg Redmer Andrea Stuecheli and Marvin Muzzarelli Amy Gallagher and Christopher Shepard Susan Rhee and Jeff Singer Third Bann Casey Harhold and Christopher Cornelius

4 Page 4 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Mass Information Monday, July 8 6:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Owen Smith, Marty Massucci 8:30 am Mass Fr. Gonyeau Petr Mehall, Ethan Cwiek Tuesday, July 9 6:30 am Mass Fr. Gonyeau Max Gouin, Isaiah Thummel 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Patrick Schocke, Patrick Pullis Wednesday, July 10 6:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Anthony Massucci, A.J. Massucci 8:30 am Mass Fr. Gonyeau Gina Schmidt, Kate Laqui Thursday, July 11 6:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Allie Wagner, Maria Ruhle 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Clara North, Audrey North Friday, July 12 6:30 am Mass Fr. Gonyeau Adam Goller, Luke Cerone 8:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Owen Smith, Dan Romano Saturday, July 13 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Cal Liggett, Noah Gappy Readings of The Week Monday, July 8 Gn 28:10-22a/Mt 9:18-26 Tuesday, July 9 Gn 32:23-33/Mt 9:32-38 Wednesday, July 10 Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a/ Mt 10:1-7 Thursday, July 11 Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5/Mt 10:7-15 Friday, July 12 Gn 46:1-7, 28-30/ Mt 10:16-23 Saturday, July 13 Gn 49:29-32; 50:15-26a/ Mt 10:24-33 Sunday, July 14 Dt 30:10-14/Col 1:15-20/ Lk 10:25-37 Sunday, July 14 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm Fr. Gonyeau Lectors Frank Mills, Ginny Gamber Lucy Queen, Martina DeLeon Grace Leonard, Kate Laqui Hospitality Margie Suchyta, Team 6:30 pm Mass Fr. Lang Lectors John Sier, Will Dickinson Brad Chaklos, Jacob Warren Niklas Jenkins, Erik Jenkins, Patrick Schocke Hospitality Gerald Schaffran, Team Sunday Masses 7:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Lectors Henry Swift, Marlene Kowalewski Allie Archambault, Cassandra Morris Lydia Moylan, Claire Cerone Hospitality MaryAnn Skaggs, Team 9:00 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Lectors Cassia Burley, Angela Bonello McKenna Lynch Dominic Romano, Patrick Romano Alex Sobeck, Joey Lynch Hospitality Tony Recchia, Team 10:45 am Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors Van Rohr, Ed Sulak Madelyne Luddy, Maureen Luddy Carolyn Luddy, Isabel Panyard M.C. Sage Baltrusaitis Hospitality Wayne Friedman, Team 12:30 pm Mass Fr. Gonyeau Lectors Rebecca Joseph, Dave Uchalik David Zobl, Dmitri Krick, Ben Vidosh Nikolas Wills Hospitality Hugh Brennan, Team 4:00 pm Spanish Mass Msgr. Easton 6:00 pm Mass Fr. Camilleri Lectors Carlos Carpenter, Philip DeVoe Thomas DeVoe Andrew North, Sean Ruhle Tom Peaslee, Cal Liggett Hospitality Tom Torma, Team

5 July 7, 2013 Page 5 Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration "Dependence on Him becomes strength; one no longer fears to undertake good works, knowing He will supply the means. But above all else, with this deep sense of peace, there is the gift of perseverance, which inspires us never to let down our guard, or to shrink from difficulties, or to be depressed as the soul presses on to its supernal vocation in Christ Jesus, Our Lord." "A final effect of complete conversion is less pleasant: one becomes the target of opposition and hate....as soon as anyone joins the Church, hatred, opposition appear. This is because his friends intuitively know that he no longer shares the spirit of the world, that he is now governed by Spirit, is lifted into a truly supernatural order, is united with Divinity in a special way, which is a challenge and reproach to those who would make the best of two worlds....forget, for a moment, that the Church exists; and suppose that there should suddenly appear on earth an institution equally Divine, which claimed to teach Truth as unerringly as God teaches it; which summoned children every morning to schools where they would begin and end their lessons with prayer; which forbade its married members to dishonor their marriage ties; which taught purity in a carnal environment; which, in all its decisions on society, on the rights of men, on politics and economics started with the principle that nothing REALLY matters except the salvation of a soul. How would the world receive it? With defiance, hatred, vilification, persecution, and unremitting attacks. Whenever the Voice is heard, the Presence felt, there is such violent opposition as has been promised: 'But because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.'. (John 15:19). - Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Please call Marie Lama at if you are able to help with any of the following Holy Hours. Open Holy Hours: Thursday, 6 pm; Friday, Noon and 2 pm. The following Holy Hours have persons who desire partners with which to share their Holy Hours: Sunday, 8 am, 10 am, 2, 3, 4 6 pm; Monday, 10 am; Tuesday, 9 am, 3 pm, 7 pm; Wednesday, 3 pm; Thursday, 7 am; Friday, 1, 2, 3 pm; Saturday, midnight, 4 pm; Tuesday-Friday, 1 pm. Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, pray for us!!! Mass Intentions Monday, July 8 6:30 am Donald Brennan 8:30 am Thomas R. Ryan Tuesday, July 9 St. Augustine Zhao Rong and Companions 6:30 am Intentions of Hazim 8:30 am Intentions of Kathleen O'Grady Wednesday, July 10 6:30 am Intentions of Rogelio T. Cruz 8:30 am William C. Gietzen Thursday, July 11 St. Benedict 6:30 am Marie Therese Maurice 8:30 am Catherine Petrimoulx Friday, July 12 6:30 am Rosemary Gilbert 8:30 am John Michael Duke Saturday, July 13 St. Henry 8:30 am Ann Palleschi Sunday, July 14 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm Deceased Members of the Prus and Wenowski Families 6:30 pm Intentions of the Parishioners of NSLF Sunday Masses 7:30 am Intentions of Shrine Priests 9:00 am Meg Ripple 10:45 am Marie O'Connor 12:30 pm Intentions of Nick Willette 6:00 pm Theresa "Terry" Donlon Update from Jim and Barbara Jirkans regarding Son, Paul Paul is having a miraculous recovery from the life-threatening brain aneurysm and surgery to repair it. He is home and resuming some limited activities. (He made cookies the day that Sisters Mary Alicia and Kathy Pinto went to visit them.) The Jirkans family believes that it is entirely due to the prayers of so many, and they thank you very much! They will stay with Paul and the children for several more weeks.

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 Corey Brady, US Navy 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 2LT Kristina Fleming RN Air Force Lt. Cmdr. Troy Perry Glendye, USCG Joseph Haddad, USMC Capt. Richard Holt, USAF SSgt. Philip Huber, USMC Cpt. Kevin Joyce, US Army Jacob Kindl, USMC Andrew Kostrzewa, US Navy Capt Justin Kuhlmann, US Army 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 Aaron Mingle, US Navy Sgt. Alan Mullin, US Army Airman Sean P. O Dell, USAF Spec. Kevin C. Oldani, F.A.S.T. USMC Capt. Daniel P. Palmer, US Army Capt. John F. Palmer, US Army Capt. Martin J. Palmer, US Army Lt. Col. Loren D. Penney, US Army Sam Piontkowski, USMC 1st Capt. Johnny Pruitt, ASAF Anthony Reynolds, USAF Maj. David N. Roberts, USMC 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! Rachel s Vineyard After struggling alone for years with the guilt, shame and remorse of my involvement with my girlfriend s decision to abort our child, I finally found a place that recognized my need to get help. -Testimonial from male retreatant Detroit Rachel s Vineyard Call to attend the next retreat September 6-8, 2013 Roommate Wanted Hello! I'm looking for a female roommate who shares my Catholic beliefs. I'm 25 years old, and I have a passion for art, design, and God. I have a 2-bedroom apartment in Royal Oak (13mile and Crooks). Please call me at or contact me via at kristie.willette@gmail.com. Shrine Area Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Girl Scout Troop # At the National Shrine Area Girl Scout Annual Bridging Ceremony, Shrine Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Troop # bridged the following scouts. New Cadettes: Eliza Fedyk, Maggie Fish, Nadija Pasharikovski, and Olivia Robbins. New Senior: Rachel Mitchell. She graduated from eighth grade from Four Corners Montissouri Academy New Ambassador Ketura Webb Graduating. Ambassador Jennifer Kenner graduated from Mercy High School She will be going to the College of Creative Studies studying Film and Animation. Ambassador Rachel Nelson graduated from Shrine Catholic High School and will be going to Michigan State studying Molecular Biology. Ambassador Micaela Webb graduated from Shrine Catholic High School and will be going to the University of Toledo. This troop has been meeting at the National Shrine for over 44 years. Many former scouts have become Girl Scout Leaders. New scouts and adult volunteers are always welcome. All girls including ability challenged are welcome to become a member. Our meetings are held at the National Shrine Conference Center on Friday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 pm (no homework night). The National Shrine Girl Scouts were welcomed by Father Charles Coughlin over 76 years ago. For more information, contact Blanche Marie Smith at , Troop Leader.

7 July 7, 2013 Page 7 Lending Library In these days of short attention spans, the two volumes of Saints For Young Readers compiled by the Daughters of St. Paul could be an ideal way to introduce young people to a wide variety of saints. There is one for every day of the year, and each is highlighted on one or two pages, just enough to peak curiosity either to learn more about them, or to flip through the book to see who else sounds interesting. The stories are easy to read and understand, inspiring, informative, enjoyable. 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 Crisis Pregnancy? Crisis Pregnancy Center can help. Call Hurting from an abortion experience? Call Silent No More HELP Miscarriage Help? help4miscarriage@gmail.com Healing Service Emmanuel Healing Ministry invites you to come to a Healing Service on Tuesday, July 9 at the National Shrine of the Little Flower from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Confessions will be available at 6:20 pm. Mass with the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be offered followed by the opportunity to be prayed over for any intention. Fr. Alex Kratz, OFM, will preside. Call Margaret Williams for information. Sunday, July 7 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30, and 4:00 (Spanish), 6:00 pm Masses Lending Library CC-C 10:00 am Rosary for the Unborn STC 5:00 pm Monday, July 8 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Tuesday, July 9 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Devotions STC 6:45 pm Legion of Mary Meeting CC-B 7:00 pm Healing Mass Church 7:00 pm Love of God Prayer Group STC 8:00 pm Wednesday, July 10 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Mens Bible Study CC-A 6:30 am CFFC Meeting HH-BR 6:30 pm Surrender Book Study CC-A 7:00 pm ENDOW CC-SH 7:00 pm Militia Immaculata Prayer Village HH-B 8:00 pm Events Calendar 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 Thursday, July 11 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Grupo de Renovacion Carismatico YR 6:00 pm Friday, July 12 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Lending Library CC-C 9:15 am Natural Family Planning Class CC-A 7:00 pm Saturday, July 13 Mass 8:30 am Sunday Liturgy Vigil Mass 4:30, 6:30 pm Sunday, July 14 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30, and 4:00 (Spanish), 6:00 pm Masses Lending Library CC-C 10:00 am Rosary for the Unborn STC 5:00 pm

8 Page 8 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Religious Formation Family Activities Kingdom Rock Vacation Bible School Over two hundred children enjoyed this summer s Vacation Bible School held the week of June 24. We learned that we can STAND STRONG for God. We sang along to awesome songs, participated in Bible story skits, played games, enjoyed delicious snacks and made new friends. A great time was had by all! Thank you so much to the over one hundred people who volunteered their time and talent to put on this year s VBS. We couldn t have done it without you! See pictures on page 10. 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 Registration packets are available for pickup to all currently enrolled grades Preschool through Grade 7 after-school Religious Formation families. The tuition for Shrine registered parishioners (as of 4/15/13) is $90 per child. 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. RCIA for Children and Teens For Children and Teens age 7 to 17 who have had a delay in their religious formation and want to be prepared properly for receiving the Sacraments or for those of the same age who want to become a Baptized Catholic, please join Deacon Tom and Mrs. Barb Avery for interesting and interactive classes on Monday evenings this Fall! We would love to hear from you so please call or us to set up a time to meet with parent(s) and child. Have Blessed Week! averyfamtkc@sbcglobal.net or Deacon Tom Special Needs Religious Formation Classes Join Deacon Tom Avery and Barb for the Special Needs Religion Classes on Wednesdays October thru May from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. This will be our third year offering Religion classes for children with Autism, cognitive impairment and other learning disabilities. We offer a hands-on interactive and interesting class for the children! We would love to meet with you to see if this class would be helpful in bringing your child closer to Christ and His Church, and preparing them to receive the Sacraments. Have Blessed Week! averyfamtkc@sbcglobal.net or Deacon Tom Confirmation Servant Ministry Opportunities Focus HOPE Food Distribution Saturday, July 13, 9 am Renaissance Vineyard Church, 1841 Pinecrest, Ferndale 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 NOTE the NEW LOCATION of this

9 July 7, 2013 Page 9 event. To register, please contact Mrs. Gray at or ggray@shrinechurch.com with the words "Focus Hope" in the subject line. 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 Angels Place Miracle League Varied Days, 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 children or adults (depending on day) with disabilities with their softball/baseball leagues. Confirmation candidates, along with a parent (required), are needed to assist and encourage the residents as they bat, run bases, play the field, or sell concessions. Bring the whole family! 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 can find more information and sign up at Please Mrs. Gray for a Reflection Sheet. REMINDER! Volunteering for the Dream Cruise Parish Party on Friday, August 16 can be used as a part of the Confirmation Servant Ministry! Watch the Herald for Dream Cruise details and Mrs. Gray for a Reflection Sheet (ggray@shrinechurch.com). Adult Religious Formation Surrender! The Life-Changing Power of Doing God s Will Summer Book Study available in two formats We sold out of this popular book by Fr. Larry Richards when he was here at Shrine last March. The Catechetical Faith Formation Commission is hosting two Summer book studies and we would love to have you join us! Mr. Preston True will facilitate a 4-week session that will meet on Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:15 pm on July 10, 17, 24 and 31 in Room A of the National Shrine Conference Center. Fr. Joe Lang will facilitate a one evening book study perfect for busy people on Tuesday, July 23 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm also at the National Shrine Conference Center. To help us plan accordingly, please contact Janie Lynch at jlynch@shrinechurch.com or and let us know which book study you will attend. Please read the book ahead of time. If you need to purchase one, autographed copies are available from The Reason For Our Hope foundation at TheReasonForOurHope.org or ENDOW Women's Study Group Evening Session Presents: Redemptoris Mater (Mother of the Redeemer) Wednesdays from 7:00 to 9:00 pm beginning June 12 Shrine Conference Center Room A. Cost is $80 for an approximately 12 week course (financial assistance is available) Register online at Facilitated by Melissa Thompson. Questions? Melissa at mompson@gmail.com. In his 1987 encyclical on Mary, John Paul II's papal writing draws on Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition to explore Mary's place in the life of the Church and in Catholic devotion. Rich with prayers, quotes, and personal meditations, Redemptoris Mater embraces Mary as the most excellent example of the feminine genius and sees her as a model for all to emulate. Join us and let the teachings of the Church enrich your soul!

10 Page 10 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Religious Formation Vacation Bible School Making 300 snacks for the day! Epic Royal Bible Adventures Tournament Games at Kingdom Rock is fun. Special Appearance made by Lord Stanley!

11 July 7, 2013 Page 11 56th Anniversary of the Death of Venerable Solanus Casey Please pray with us a 9-Day Novena, July 23-31, 2013 to commemorate the 56th Anniversary of the Death of Fr. Solanus. Daily Mass at St. Bonaventure with Novena Prayers including Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Prayer for Beatification of Venerable Solanus Casey. Weekday Masses at St. Bonaventure are at 12 Noon with Novena Prayers: July 23-26, and July Weekend Masses are Saturday, July 27 at 5 pm, Sunday, July 28 at 9 am, 11 am, and 1:30 pm. Bishop Donald Hanchon will join us at St. Bonaventure and will preside at the 1:30 pm Mass on Sunday, July 28. St. Bonaventure is located at 1780 Mt. Elliott, Detroit MI Weekday schedule resumes Monday, July 29 and concludes July 31, which is the actual date of Fr. Solanus death in I f you are unable to attend, we are happy to send prayer leaflets so you may join us in prayer. Please contact us at , ext. 140 or ext For more information us at: solanusguild@thecapuchins.org or visit our website at: click on the Solanus Guild button. God bless you and yours!

12 Page 12 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Shrine Catholic Athletes Sports Physicals Attention those fifth through twelfth graders who will be playing sports for Shrine Catholic Grade School, Shrine Catholic Academy, or Shrine Catholic 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 to 9 pm on Wednesday, July 17; and Wednesday, July 24. Athletes should enter the main doors of the gym (signs will be posted). There will be a $20 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 the green physical form (if they are Shrine Catholic Grade School or Shrine Catholic 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 High School Office at Pope Francis Christmas Ornaments The National Shrine Gift Shop will have a limited supply of Pope Francis Christmas Ornaments arriving the first week of September. They will be priced at $25 each and we will only have 48 available. If you would like to have some set aside for you, please contact the Gift Shop on , ext Year of Faith Pilgrimage: Walking on Holy Ground Terra Sancta Pilgrimages, with co-sponsors the Knights of Columbus (of Michigan) and Orchard Lake Seminary, invite you to a Year of Faith Pilgrimage based on Holy Land themes called, Walking on Holy Ground. This one-day opportunity to re-connect with the roots of our faith and walk in the footsteps of Jesus will include biblical reflections about different holy places of the Holy Land, teaching on our Catholic Faith, celebrating Mass and praying the Rosary, and visiting different historic churches of Detroit. The Most Reverend Francis Reiss, Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit, and Franciscan friar Fr. Alex Kratz, will lead this pilgrimage on Saturday, August 10, from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm, beginning at Orchard Lake Seminary. Cost is $75 (all expenses included). Call or mrspattig@yahoo.com. A Reminder Whenever your address, phone number, , or family status changes, please be sure to contact the parish office and update your information with us. It is critical that we keep our parishioner records up-to-date! Thank you!

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14 Page 14 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower 2013 Pilgrimage Tour Exploring France October 6-19, 2013 There Are Still A Few Spots Available! Join Monsignor Easton and Fr. Tomek Maka on a pilgrimage from the Southwest of France to the Ile de France: Visit Pyrenees-Loire Valley-Brittany-Normandy-Paris. Toulouse, Lourdes, Pyrenees, Bordeaux, Tours, Blois, Val de Loire & its famous castles & chateaux, on to Laval, St. Malo, Brittany, Mt. St. Michel, Omaha Beach, Bayeux, Arromanches, Caen, Shrine of Lisieux, Normandy, Rouen, Giverny, River Seine, Reims, and the Eternal Romance of PARIS. This will be a trip to remember! For more information and to view details of this pilgrimage go to: You may also contact Vicki Holtyn at the National Shrine offices at , ext. 448 or via at vholtyn@shrinechurch.com.

15 July 7, 2013 Page 15 Year of Faith Hence the laity, dedicated as they are to Christ and anointed by the Holy Spirit, are marvelously called and prepared so that even richer fruits of the Spirit may be produced in them. For all their works, prayers and apostolic undertakings, family and married life, daily work, relaxation of mind and body, if they are accomplished in the Spirit-indeed even the hardships of life if patiently borne-all these become spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. In the celebration of the Eucharist these may most fittingly be offered to the Father along with the body of the Lord. And so, worshiping everywhere by their holy actions, the laity consecrate the world itself to God. Lumen Gentium #34 Question Do I pray daily for the Holy Spirit to be with me in my undertakings? Prayer O Holy Spirit, help me to appreciate the power of your presence when we gather as family, as Church and as community. Give me the sensitivity to your gifts wherever they are manifest. Help me to walk in your shadow which only becomes clear in the light of Jesus, the Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Father for ever and ever. Amen. 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. 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. Patrick Gonyeau, 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 Admissions, 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 Chief Financial Officer, Mrs. Andrea Safranski... ext 432 Director of Advancement, Ms. Cynthia Grzelak... ext 455 Advancement Assistant, Ms. Brenda Braidwood... ext 420 Bookkeeper, Mrs. Tracy Vincent... 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-8:30 pm...closed for Lunch between 12 Noon and 1 pm Saturday... 9 am-2:30 pm Sunday... 9 am-12:30 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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