Shrine Herald. Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 25 9 am Mass. Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton. Prepare the Way.

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1 Shrine Herald November 21, 2010 Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton Prepare the Way Next Sunday, November 28, is the First Sunday of Advent and the beginning of the 2011 Liturgical Year. Advent is a time of prayer and reflection as we prepare to celebrate the mystery of the incarnation, the birth of Jesus the Christ Child. In the midst of all the hustle and bustle of the so called holiday season we as the people of God are invited into a peace pregnant with hope as we prepare to welcome our Savior. Our parish patron, Saint Thérèse had a great love for the infant Jesus and took as her formal religious name, Thérèse of the Child Jesus. She attributes her deep conversion to a miraculous change of heart on Christmas. We of the National Shrine of the Little Flower are moved to follow the example of Saint Thérèse making every Christmas a very special spiritual time. To help us prepare, the parish is providing 1,000 copies of The Magnificat Advent Companion. This little book includes a reflection for each day of Advent. It also has prayers for the blessing of an Advent Wreath, the Christmas Tree, and a prayer before the manger to be used in the home. There is also a penance service that could be used by a family in preparation for Christmas. You will find the books in the pamphlet racks of the church until they run out. The books are provided without cost. If you would like to help with the expense you can do so by making a donation to the National Shrine of the Little Flower. You can also order a copy and/or a subscription to Magnificat to be sent to your home for a cost. Simply go to online. We proclaim Jesus as Lord and ourselves as servants for His sake. continued on page 3... Royal Oak, MI Our Lord Jesus Christ the King Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 25 9 am Mass

2 Page 2 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Please pray for the sick of our parish Sr. Alicia Janet Bertling Jack Brady Margaret Chance Bob Crowley Mary Lu DeFauw Marie Della Lucia Sabrina Fodera Lynn Frank Thomas Hamilton Bill Journeau Helen Keeler Kathy Kohlstrand Lauren Kolar Shaun Marynik Michael McCourt Sam Panzica Robert Perry George Reichenbach Dee Rohelier Tristan Ryan Pat Tatomir Marie Zubeck Advent Giving Tree As we meditate on the end time in our journey through this life, we celebrate what we truly value. We prepare our hearts and homes to recognize and honor the presence of Jesus who dwells with us. Sometimes we who have so much of this world s goods are too full to recognize our own spiritual needs. We have a need to make a difference in the lives of others. Advent time helps us. Advent helps us focus on all human beings and give special care to those, who live in poverty. Jesus, who was born in poverty and who had not much of this world s comfort, expands our hearts and minds in Advent. Please visit the Giving Tree and take an envelope. It invites you to respond with love to reach out to those who need to feel Jesus love through you. Please make a sacrifice on behalf of someone who needs to feel your hope, your faith and your love. Your gifts will give special help for the Christmas needs of children and elderly folks of several inner city parishes, pregnancy crisis centers, our homeless population and other projects serving those in great need. Checks should be written to Shrine Church Giving Tree. Please place your donation in the weekend collection, mail them or bring them to the rectory by December 12, if possible. No money should be left near the Giving Tree. Praying for you who are always so generous! - Sister Noreen Ellison Snow Shoveling Service A Shrine Catholic High School student is offering a snow shoveling service this winter. Reasonable prices and a quality job are guaranteed. If you are interested please contact John at and feel free to leave a message to receive an estimate. Thank you! Sweet Success Many thanks to all the bakers and buyers who helped make last weekend's Harvest Bake Sale a huge success. A special note of appreciation to Gold-n-Crust Bakery and Deli (29200 Ryan Rd.) in Warren for their generous donation of baked goods. Healing Service Emmanuel Healing Ministry invites you to come to a Healing Service on Monday, November 22 at the National Shrine of the Little Flower from 7-9 pm. Confessions will be available at 6:20 pm. The service will consist of a Mass with the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick followed by the opportunity to be prayed over for any intention. Fr. Alex Kratz, OFM, will preside. For more information contact Margaret Williams at

3 November 21, 2010 Page 3 continued from page 1 Bearings... Thanksgiving Many people mistakenly think that we as Americans have celebrated Thanksgiving Day from the days of the Pilgrims and Native Americans in thanks for a bountiful harvest. The truth of the matter is that President Abraham Lincoln instituted the holiday in 1863 during the Civil War. He did not have the harvest in mind. He wanted Americans to celebrate the holiday as a sign of unity and thanksgiving to God. I do therefore invite my fellow citizens in every part of the United States, and also those who are at sea and those who are sojourning in foreign lands, to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next, as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens (President Abraham Lincoln, Proclamation, October 3, 1863). Could there be a better way of celebrating this day of Thanksgiving and Praise to God than by attending Holy Mass? The word Eucharist means Thanksgiving. The word Eucharist comes from the Greek words eucharistein and eulogein, which recall the Jewish blessings that proclaim especially during a meal God s works: creation, redemption, and sanctification. We are united as one body, one family sharing in the one bread and one cup of Christ. Mass on Thanksgiving Day here at the National Shrine of the Little Flower will be at 9 am. Come and give thanks and praise to God. Graffiti This past week, graffiti that was both racist and blasphemous was spray painted on the Grade School and the tower of the church. It happened late Monday evening. If you ever notice anything unusual around parish buildings, please report it. I also ask your prayers for the person or persons who do such things that they may experience a conversion and a change of heart. Rosie, Carlito & Kodiak All three critters are looking forward to Thanksgiving but Carlito most of all. He is looking forward to getting a great big turkey drumstick bone. It just does not seem right that the dogs cannot have bird bones but the bird can. Is there no justice in the animal kingdom? Divine Life Baptized in Christ Bridget Danielle daughter of Steven and Kathleen (Monette) Schram Christopher David son of Brian and Lindsay (Barnett) Donnellon Declan Robert son of Robert and Kortney (Dailey) Murray Gabriella Paige daughter of Daniel and Kirsten (Fritsch) Paulson

4 Page 4 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Mass Information Monday, November 22 6:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Dmitri Krick, Anthony Segvich 8:30 am Mass Fr. Espinoza Asher Smith, Brennan Smith Tuesday, November 23 6:30 am Mass Fr. Espinoza George Vidosh, Ben Vidosh 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Josef Mehall, Jacob Whitmore Wednesday, November 24 6:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Niklas Jenkins, Blake Smith 8:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Maureen Luddy, Audrey North Thursday, November 25 Thanksgiving Day 9:00 am Mass Msgr. Easton Erik Faris, Evan Faris Friday, November 26 6:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Mary Fromm, Marie Vidosh 8:30 am Mass Fr. Espinoza Hayden Haran, Bailey Haran Saturday, November 27 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Peter Chekal, Brian Palmer Readings of The Week Monday, November 22 Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5 Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday, November 23 Rv 14:14-19 Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday, November 24 Rv 15:1-4 Lk 21:12-19 Thursday, November 25 Sir 50:22-24 Cor 1:3-9 Lk 17:11-19 Friday, November 26 Rv 20:1-4, 11 21:2 Lk 21:29-33 Saturday, November 27 Rv 22:1-7 Lk 21:34-36 Sunday, November 28 Is 2:1-5 Rom 13:11-14 Mt 24:37-44 Sunday, November 28 First Sunday of Advent Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm Mass Fr. Camilleri Lectors Mary Sue Czarnecki, Frank Mills Jacqueline Vidosh, Marie Vidosh Rose Vidosh, Olivia Zardus Hospitality Margie Suchyta, Team 6:30 pm Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors Tom Kendziorski, Preston True Alex Bain, Michael Grace Jack Grace, Joe Romano Hospitality Gerald Schaffran, Team Sunday Masses 7:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Lectors Dick Daly, Alex Clark Sam Ilkka, Matt Abell, Jacob Warren Michael Niehaus Hospitality MaryAnn Skaggs, Team 9:00 am Mass Fr. Lang Lectors Sarah Quigley, Delaney Brown Anne O'Donnell Steve Erwin, Tim Doman Brandon Whitmore, Jacob Whitmore Hospitality Tony Recchia, Team 10:45 am Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors Mark Mason, Jeff Plymale Paul Palmer, Brian Palmer Max Quinn, Evan Greenwood Emcee Frank Peaslee Hospitality Wayne Friedman, Team 12:30 pm Mass Fr. Espinoza Lectors Janie Lynch, Marge Caram John Ginotti, William Arce Joe Arce, Justin Cantrell Hospitality Hugh Brennan, Team 6:00 pm Mass Fr. Lang Lectors Peter Lim, Alicia Horton Genevieve Schmidt Alyssa Cramer, Daniella Cramer Ryan Perry, Mary Fromm Hospitality Tom Torma, Team

5 November 21, 2010 Page 5 Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration "O Lord, grant that I may always acknowledge You as the King and sovereign Ruler of my soul." "Everything I have I have received from You; how, then, could I fail to understand that You hold all rights over me? Yet You are a King who seems to take no account of His sovereign rights. Why did You have to abase Yourself to the obscurity of Bethlehem, to humiliate Yourself even to dying on the Cross, even to shedding all Your Blood in order to win my heart? My heart, my whole life, and all my being already belong to You, because You are my Creator and because I was created for Your glory. But You willed to forget all Your rights and You came to me like a beggar, seeking my poor heart. O Jesus, how can I still resist Your infinite love? Take my heart; take my whole being; and make me a living praise of Your glory." - Divine Intimacy Open Holy Hours: Sunday, 8 and 9 am; Monday, 1 am and 7 pm; and Friday, 8,11 am and 4 pm. Partners are desired for the following Holy Hours: Sunday, 10 am, 2, 5, 6, pm; Monday, 1, 5, and 10 am and 5, 6, 7, pm; Wednesday, 4, 5, 11 pm; Thursday, 10 and 11 am and 2, 8, pm; Friday, 9 and 11 am; and the 1 pm hour on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. Call Marie Lama at if you are interested in a Holy Hour or in subbing. Happy Thanksgiving to all adorers! May God continue to bless you abundantly! Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, pray for us! Mass Intentions Monday, November 22 St. Cecelia 6:30 am Intentions of Maura and Jason on their Wedding 8:30 am Intentions of Cecilia Jones Tuesday, November 23 St. Clement I, St. Columban, Bl. Miguel Agustin Pro 6:30 am Mr. Fudarie 8:30 am Gilbert Klein Wednesday, November 24 St. Andrew Dung-Lac and his companions 6:30 am Tim Leonard 8:30 am Veronica Agnes Zinger Thursday, November 25-Thanksgiving Day St. Catherine of Alexandria 9:00 am Linda O'Leary Friday, November 26 6:30 am Rosemary Gilbert 8:30 am Linda O'Leary Saturday, November 27 8:30 am Olga Gachowski Sunday, November 28 First Sunday of Advent Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm James Gordon Fraser 6:30 pm Intentions of the Parishioners of NSLF Sunday Masses 7:30 am Intentions of William H. Hetherington 9:00 am Sen. Edward Kennedy 10:45 am Greg Bontrager 12:30 pm John Mobley 6:00 pm Lydia Nicolai

6 Page 6 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Military Please pray for our Military Sgt. Daniel J. Allen, US Army Maj. Eric Ansorge PhD, US Army Patrick Paul Atallah, USMC Maj. Louis M. Berra, USAF Envin E. Billings, US Army Pvt. Sean Brady, U.S. Army Capt. Matthew Cain, US Army Pat Carroll, USAF, Shrine 61, MIA Crisanto R. Delos, USCG Lt. Joseph W. Doman, US Navy Col. Thomas M. Doman, USMC Specialist Raymond Dorierty PV2-E2 Melissa Ducastel, US Army Lt. Jason D. Everts, US Army Thomas Fern, USAF LCpl. Sarah Fitzpatrick, USMC Sean Gillion, US Army Lt. Cmdr. Troy Perry Glendye, USCG Cpl. Gary R. Gmeiner, USMC Joseph Haddad, USMC LCpl. Matthew Hebert, USMC SSgt. Philip Huber, USMC Jacob Kindl, USMC Ssgt. Troy P. Kosal, US Army Andrew Kostrzewa, US Navy 2 nd Lt. Nicholas Robert Langan, US Army Peter Laperriere, US Navy Brian MacKenzie, USAF GS13 Dan Marem MI BN Spec. Ryan McWilliams, US Army Rangers Capt. Christopher Mellon, USMC Aaron Mingle, US Navy Matthew Mitchell, US Navy 1st Capt. Johnny Pruitt, ASAF Cpl. Eric Nakalsky, USMC Spec. Kevin C. Oldani, F.A.S.T. USMC Capt. Daniel P. Palmer, US Army Lt. John F. Palmer, US Army Lt. Martin J. Palmer, US Army Maj. Loren D. Penney, US Army Sgt. Brock Redpath, US Army Anthony Reynolds, USAF Capt. David N. Roberts, USMC Cpl. Derrick Savage, USMC Andrew Schulte, US Army Lt. Col. Eric J. Simpson, FA LCpl. Ronald C. Smart, USMC Capt. Michael Szalma, US Army PV2 Christopher M. Villerot, US Army LCpl. Andrew Villareal, USMC Spec. David Wittla, US Army 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 On October 3, 1789, President George Washington proclaimed that Thursday, November 26 would be set aside as "a day of public thanksgiving and prayer." It was the first official Thanksgiving Day proclamation of the new nation. Seventy-four years later, on October 3, 1863, Abraham Lincoln set up the fourth Tuesday of November as a national thanksgiving holiday. FDR made a final change in 1941, moving the holiday to the fourth Thursday of November. Below is a large excerpt from George Washington's original Proclamation, with modern spelling. "Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor- and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness. Now therefore I do recommend and assign Thursday the 26th day of November next to be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be As we celebrate Thanksgiving this week, let us praise the Author of Creation and give Him thanks for the gift of Life and all opportunities to protect it in all its stages. Lifespan Christmas Cards If you missed purchasing the Right To Life - Lifespan Christmas Cards you can purchase them directly from Your purchase supports Lifespan's pro-life activities during the coming year. Detroit Area Rachel's Vineyard Retreat November The Rachel s Vineyard Retreat is an extraordinary opportunity for any person who struggles with the emotional and spiritual pain of abortion. With your supportive prayers and God's forgiving grace, our retreatants will find a voice for their soul and ad a way to transform their pain of the past into hope! For more information contact Beth Bauer at or lpbbauer@yahoo.com or online at "Sin has increased but grace has far surpassed it." - Romans 5:20 Spring 40 Days for Life Campaign March 9-April 17, Sign up for the ongoing vigil at: "...each of them is Jesus in disguise" - Mother Teresa

7 November 21, 2010 Page 7 Lending Library As Advent begins, a very small book, The Shepherd's Prayer: A Christmas Novel, only 123 pages, could be an inspiration to get into the mood of the coming of Christmas. It is easy to read, but touching and captivating. It is the story of "A young man orphaned as a baby [who] sets off to discover the truth about the circumstances of his birth, the fate of his parents, and his heritage." (Back cover). Section 2, Seasonal. 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 Word of Life As advances in medicine and other factors lead to increased longevity, it is important to recognize the presence of growing numbers of older people as a blessing for society. Every generation can learn from the experience and wisdom of the generation that preceded it. Indeed the provision of care for the elderly should be considered not so much an act of generosity as the repayment of a debt of gratitude. Pope Benedict XVI, Address at St. Peter s Residence, London, Sept. 18, 2010 National Marriage Encounter National Marriage Encounter is a weekend experience of rediscovery for couples who want to make their good marriages even better. For more information, call Rich and Fran at or Tim and Ann at , or go to the Web: marriage encounter.org. Sunday, November 21 Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30 and 6:00 pm Religious Formation Preschool Program YR 9 am Lending Library CC-C 10 am RCIA Program CC-SH 10:30 am Rosary for the Unborn AC 5 pm Youth Group Family Potluck YR 7 pm Events Calendar Monday, November 22 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Brownie Troop #2412 YR 3:15 pm Basketball Practice GS Gym 5 pm GS Mom s Club Roll Committee GS Café 6 pm RCIA for Children Parent Meeting STC 6:30 pm Ministers of Hospitality CC-A 7 pm Legion of Mary Devotional Meeting CC-B 7:30 pm Tuesday, November 23 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am GS Thanksgiving Mass Church 8:30 am Basketball Practice GS Gym 5 pm Bible Study Group CC-B 6 pm Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions STC 6:45 pm Knights of Columbus Meeting CC-SH 7 pm ENDOW CC-A 7 pm Boy Scout Troop #1634 YR 7:30 pm Love of God Prayer Group Meeting STC 8 pm Wednesday, November 24 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Men s Bible Study CC-B 6:15 am Basketball Practice GS Gym 5 pm Saint Therese Devotions STC 7 pm SO Vicariate Stewardship Committee HH-BR 8 pm Thursday, November 25- Thanksgiving Day Masses 9 am K of C Challenge Girls Meeting YR 4 pm Basketball Practice GS Gym 5 pm Hispanic Group Meeting YR 6 pm Friday, November 26 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am ENDOW Women s Study CC-A, B, SH 9:30 am Basketball Practice GS Gym 5 pm Girl Scout Troop #3068 CC-B 7 pm Saturday, November 27 Mass 8:30 am Confessions 3-4 pm, 5:30-6:15 pm Sunday Liturgy 4:30, 6:30 pm Sunday, November 28 Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30 and 6:00 pm Rosary for the Unborn AC 5 pm Advent by Candlelight GS Gym 6:30 pm Events Calendar Location Guide A Academy AC Adoration Chapel, Coughlin Building CC-SH Conference Center, Seton Hall CC-A Conference Center, Room A CC-B Conference Center, Room B CC-C Conference Center, Room C CL Choir Loft CR Choir Room GS Grade School HH-BR Heritage Hall Board Room HH-B Heritage Hall Mtg. Rm. B HH-EW Heritage Hall East Wing HH-WW Heritage Hall West Wing HH-MF Heritage Hall Main Floor HS High School STC St. Thérèse Chapel YR Youth Room

8 Page 8 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Religious Formation Family Activities On a Mission from God! Thursday, December 2, 7pm National Shrine Conference Center This SHORT workshop will give you a basic strategy for sharing your faith in the midst of our culture. We will be distributing free copies of Matthew Kelly s book, Rediscovering Catholicism. Bring a friend! Journey to Bethlehem Saturday, December 4, 1 to 3 pm Shrine Catholic Grade School Gather your family and rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. We are journeying from Nazareth to Bethlehem, meeting different travelers along the way. When we get to Bethlehem, we ll visit the stable and talk to the Holy Family. We finish in the town square, where craft activities await for the children! The first tour leaves at 1 pm, the last one departs at 2:30 pm. Reserve your spot by returning the reservation form located elsewhere in this Shrine Herald. Q u e s t i o n s? C o n t a c t J a n i e L y n c h a t jlynch@shrinechurch.com or Preschool Religious Formation Thanksgiving Break for Preschool There is no class for Preschool Religious Formation on Sunday, November 28. Classes will resume the following Sunday, December 5. Elementary Religious Formation and Sacramental Preparation Thank you, RF Families! Several of our Religious Formation classes have graciously adopted families being assisted this year by the St. Vincent de Paul Society. The children brought in many food donations for these families. Thank you so much for your generosity! Thank you too, to our wonderful volunteers who helped pack up the food for delivery! Parents of children preparing for First Communion Did you miss the meeting? Take-home activity books and materials distributed at the Parents Meetings November 4 and 5 are in the Religious Formation Office waiting for your pickup. The fee for the books is $20 and is payable at that time. Looking ahead Upcoming Dates for Religious Formation and Family Events November 22 Thanksgiving break for grades K through 8 is Monday, November 22. Classes resume on Monday, November 29. Religious Formation Reconciliation Service Monday, December 6 Children in grades 3 to 6 who attend the 4:30 pm session will meet in their classrooms for attendance before being escorted to the church by their catechist. Children in grades 3 to 6 who attend the 6 pm session should go directly to the church where they will meet their catechist for attendance before the service starts at 6:30. PLEASE NOTE THE TIME AND LOCATION CHANGE for this date only! For children in grades K to 2, classes will meet at the normal time and place on December 6. Last class December 13 The last Religious Formation class before Christmas break for children in grades K through 8 is December 13. Classes resume Monday, January 3. Christmas Eve Actors Needed Calling all students grades 5 and up! needed for the Christmas Eve Nativity Play. Rehearsals, held in the church, are: Tuesday, December 14, 6:30 8 pm AND Wednesday, December 22, 6:30 8 pm We have several parts to fill for our play to be held during the 4 pm Mass, December 24. To participate, you must be able to attend BOTH rehearsals, as well as come early for the Mass on Christmas Eve. To volunteer, Mrs. Lynch at jlynch@shrinechurch.com or call Confirmation Actors are Confirmation Packets If you have not yet picked up your Confirmation packet (Red folder for eighth grade and Blue folder for seventh grade), please call the Religious Formation Office and make an appointment to stop by and get it. Eighth grade folders are $5 and seventh grade folders are $20. Reminder This is just a reminder to all seventh and eighth grade Religious Formation students that the CARRYING ON FOR JESUS Confirmation project is due November 29. Those students who received their projects late may have an extra week (December 6) to complete the project. Keep looking each day for those special opportunities to be for others the mind, ears, eyes, mouth, heart, hands, feet, and spirit of Jesus. Contact Mr. Reece is you have any questions about this project which will be placed into your Faith Portfolio.

9 November 21, 2010 Page 9 Grades 7/8 Religious Formation Reconciliation Service Monday, December 6 Students in grades 7 and 8 should go directly to the church where they will meet their catechist for attendance before the service starts at 6:30 pm. PLEASE NOTE THE TIME AND LOCATION CHANGE for this date only! Last class December 13 The last Religious Formation class before Christmas break for children in grades K through 8 is December 13. Classes resume Monday, January 3. A big THANK YOU to all Monday evening Religious Formation families for your generous Thanksgiving donations. Several boxes of food and supplies were taken down to the Religious Formation Office to be distributed by the St. Vincent de Paul Society to a family in need. You certainly Carried on for Christ by responding to His instructions to reach out to others in need. Monday evening classes are moving along very well and our catechists are hard at work sharing the faith and proclaiming the Word. It is good to see approximately 85 young men and women gathering together each Monday evening. THANK YOU, parents, for your efforts to make sure your children attend the formation classes. It is a privilege to work with you as together we help your children grow closer to our Lord and deeper in their faith. Youth Service Team Opportunities Sunday s Word Saturday, November 27, 11 am, Heritage Hall The beginning of Advent means it is time to change the books in our sanctuary! If you would like to help Mr. Abbott remove the old books and replace them with the books for the new liturgical year, let us know! You can contact Mrs. Cerone at or scerone@shrinechurch.com with the words Sunday s Word in the subject line. Eucharistic Adoration Hour Thursday, December 2, 6:30 pm, Meet in Heritage Hall Looking for a way to deepen your faith? Experience the true presence of Jesus Christ in a different way! Ms. Marie Lama will be explaining the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament to Confirmation candidates, followed by time in the adoration chapel. This is a great way to start the Advent Season! Parents are welcome to join their child for this wonderful experience. To register, please contact Mrs. Cerone at or scerone@shrinechurch.com with the word Adoration in the subject line. Focus: HOPE Food Distribution Saturday, December 4, 9 am, Ferndale Site Parents and youth are needed to unload the truck for the Focus: HOPE food distribution site. It is located in Ferndale on 9 mile Rd at the OLHSA building (across from the Police Station). To register, please contact Mrs. Cerone at or scerone@shrinechurch.com with the words Focus Hope in the subject line. C.R.E.W. High School Youth Ministry Family Thanksgiving Dinner Sunday, November 21 7:30 to 9 pm C.R.E.W. families are invited to join us for an evening of food, faith, and fun! Please bring some kind of snack food to be included in our college exam packages. Good foods to bring are ramen, easy mac, cereal bars, and popcorn to name a few. If you have a student who is currently in college please send their address to cwist@shrinechurch.com and we will send an exam package to them. Sunday, November 28 No C.R.E.W. due to Thanksgiving. Advent Season in the 21 st Century Sunday, December 5 We will be taking a look at how we can celebrate and share the Advent season in a world that has tried to secularize everything, including our faith. Join C.R.E.W. to get tips on how we can bring our Catholic faith to the secular world. Sacred Heart Seminary is Coming to You! Have you ever wanted to be able to better explain the Catholic faith or enrich your knowledge of why we believe what we believe? Sacred Heart Major Seminary is now offering a twocredit Introduction to Theology course this coming winter on-site at Holy Name parish in Birmingham! Taught by Msgr. John Zenz and covering the major doctrines of the Church, the course will be held Monday evenings from 7 to 9 pm from January 10 April 25. Cost of the course is $760, which includes the registration fee. Financial aid is available. The admissions process requires an online application, official transcripts from all academic institutions, and a phone interview. Credits can be applied toward catechetical certification or other pastoral programs or degrees. For more information, please contact the Admissions Office at Sacred Heart Major Seminary at or fromm.tamra@shms.edu.

10 Page 10 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Grade School Happenings Fifth Grade Fifth graders have had a wonderful start to the school year! Currently in English we are working on a poetry unit. Students have been enjoying trying new types of poetry as well as revisiting other types. In reading students are starting a realistic fiction book report. Each student will try to persuade the class to read his or her book through a persuasive presentation and writing piece. There have been exciting visitors to fifth grade in recent weeks. Costumed saints have visited us and talked about their lives. Many of these saints have also visited other grades. We have also made power point presentations about the saints and shared them with one another through our SmartBoard technology. Bibles are in use every day to learn more about God s Word, and we recently completed a series of verses that are the scriptural basis for the rosary. In social studies we have been studying early American civilizations. In slide show presentations we have been amazed to see the chinampas (floating gardens) built by the Aztecs to feed their growing population. We ve compared the straw bridges built to connect these roads to the bridges in the Indiana Jones movies. We have really learned a lot about civilizations and how they were built near water for drinking, farming, transportation and trading purposes. It is all about chemical reactions in grade 5 science. In the science lab we tested four powders with three liquids, looking for clues that a reaction took place. The students were amazed at the gas bubbles and color changes that they witnessed. More scientific excitement is going on at home. The students are conducting a science experiment to demonstrate that different substances have different freezing points. We are using the scientific method to set up and complete our data. In math class the students collected data using a survey. They analyzed that data for mean, median, mode and range, and completed cumulative frequency tables. We are also working on multiplication of larger numbers and decimals. There is never a slow moment in grade 5! Mrs. Gilmour Mrs. McPherson Mrs. Pierscinski High School & Academy News Thanksgiving Blessings The faculty and staff of Shrine Catholic High School & Academy wish all of our families and parishioners a Happy Thanksgiving. We reflect on the blessings that have been bestowed on us with gratitude. We give thanks for this amazing community! Shrine Catholic RoboKnights Bring Home a Haul The RoboKnights represented Shrine Catholic at the regional First Lego League tournament by bringing home numerous trophies. Shrine Catholic was one of forty-eight teams that participated. The team brought home three first place trophies, including Best Robot Performance, Gracious Professionalism and the trophy for the overall Tournament Champion. The RoboKnights qualified for the State First Lego League tournament the first weekend in December! WOW!!! Way to go RoboKnights and GOOD LUCK at the state tournament! Coats for the Cold Drop Site ***Don t Forget!*** Fall cleaning? Cleaning out closets? Or just plain out-grew-it? Why not donate it to someone who could use it? Shrine Catholic High School is again a drop off point for the Oakland County Sheriff's Coats for the Cold Campaign. Boxes will be placed outside the main high school office for anyone to deposit new & gently used clean coats. These coats are distributed to those in need at no cost. Coats are being collected November 1 st through November 29. Thank you, National Shrine Parish for your support. Upcoming Dates November December 1-2 December 4 December 8 December 9 Thanksgiving Break Academy/HS Reconciliation HS Placement Test, 8 am All Schools Mass at the National Shrine Church, 9 am Senior Parent Meeting, 7 pm National Shrine Career Network Are you an unemployed or underemployed National Shrine parishioner? Send a note to shrine_career_net@yahoo.com. We can help.

11 November 21, 2010 Page 11 Roamin with Rosie Happy Feast Day of Christ the King! It is a wonderful day in which we celebrate the Kingship of Jesus over all of the world. One place where we honor His Kingship in our Church is the Blessed Sacrament Altar. One of the first things we see is the tabernacle door which has a lit candle signifying the Light of the World. You will see wheat and grass signifying the body and blood of Jesus. If we look above the altar, we see Jesus giving communion to a boy and a girl. The Pelican is a symbol of martyrdom. (A mother Pelican will pierce its own breast to feed its young). On the lower part of the altar, we see IHCOYC XPICTOC which means Jesus Christ in Greek. There are adoring angels at the top of each gate, and there is a bronze crown that covers the entire area. What a great place to worship and adore Jesus! The Feast of Christ the King also signifies the end of the church year. Next week, we will begin a new Church year. Do you know what the first Sunday of the Church year is called? What colors will be draped in the Church and on the Altar? Why? Please let me know at rosie@shrinechurch.com.

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13 November 21, 2010 Page 15 IMPORTANT EARLY HERALD ARTICLE SUBMISSION NOTICE Please adhere to the following schedule for the December/Christmas Holiday Early Bulletin Article Submissions. Shrine Herald Edition Articles Due Sunday, December 26 Thursday, December 16 Sunday, January 2 Thursday, December 16 Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

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15 November 21, 2010 Page 17 Vocations Jesus, remember me when You c o m e i n t o Y o u r kingdom (Luke 23:42). Will you make Christ the King and His merciful love remembered by serving the faithful as a priest? Contact Fr. Tim Birney, Director of Priestly Vocations at or visit A Family Perspective Christ redefined the Kingdom of God as peacemaking, feeding the hungry and housing the homeless. In our homes, every time harsh words are forgiven, or a meal is served, or a child is tucked into bed, we inch forward the Kingdom of Heaven. Ordinary events are sacred. - Bud Ozar Holy Father s Prayer Intentions November 2010 Drug Addicts and Victims of Every Form of Dependence General: That victims of drugs or of other dependence may, thanks to the support of the Christian community, find in the power of our Saving God strength for a radical life-change. The Continent-wide Mission in Latin America Missionary: That the Churches of Latin America may move ahead with the continent-wide mission proposed by their bishops, making it part of the universal missionary task of the People of God. 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 NATIONAL SHRINE of the Little Flower Parish Office 2100 W. 12 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI Pastoral Staff Parish Main Number Rev. Msgr. William H. Easton, Pastor... ext 415 Rev. Joseph Lang, Assoc... ext 412 Rev. Anthony Camilleri, Assoc... ext 419 Rev. Adalberto Espinoza, Assoc... ext 416 Rev. Mr. Thomas R. Avery, Deacon... ext 422 Christian Service, Sister Noreen Ellison, SC... ext 411 Director of Liturgical Music, Mr. Rob Abbott... ext 442 Parish Education & Religious Formation Staff Shrine Catholic High School & Academy, 3500 W 13 Mile Rd. R.O Principal, Mrs. Gabrielle Erken Shrine Catholic Grade School, 1621 Linwood R.O Principal, Mrs. Sharon Dixon Director of Recruiting, Mrs. Meg Armstrong Religious Education Office Coordinator, Renee Cramer Preschool & Elementary Coordinator, Janie Lynch Youth Minister (9-12 grades), Christine Wist Grades 7/8 Religious Formation, Michael Reece Director of RCIA and Adult Formation, Mr. John LaCroix Development Staff Associate Director of Development, Mrs. Laurie Bilkie-Snyder... ext 432 Associate Director of Development, Mr. Matthew York... ext 455 Parish Support Staff Executive Assistant, Mrs. Anne Knapik... ext 413 Parish Secretary/Receptionist, Mrs. Charlene Lewandowski... ext 410 Financial Supervisor, Mr. Jim Skaggs... ext 423 Parish Bookkeeper, Mrs. Mary Ellen Wassenberg... ext 421 Building & Grounds Maintenance, Mr. Barney Tatomir... ext 420 National Shrine Director/Church Tours, Mr. Jack Hoolehan... ext 418 Tuition Manager/Marketing Specialist/Herald Editor, Mrs. Vicki Holtyn... ext 448 Office Hours Monday - Friday... 9 am-5 pm, 6:30 pm-9 pm Saturday... 9 am-2:30 pm Emergencies handled at any time. Please limit other visits or phone calls to the above times. Church Hours Monday - Friday... 5:30 am-5 pm Saturday... 7:30 am-after 6:30 pm Mass Sunday... 6:30 am-after 6:00 pm Mass Gift Shop Hours Monday - Friday... 1 pm-4 pm Second Saturday of the Month... 5:30 pm-6:30 pm Second Sunday of the Month... 9:30 am-2 pm Masses Sunday... 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am, 12:30, 6:00 pm Saturday... 8:30 am, 4:30 pm, 6:30 pm Weekday... 6:30, 8:30 am Holy Day... 6:30, 8:30 am, 12:00 noon, 7:30 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation After 6:30 am Mass; Saturdays 3-4 pm and 5:30-6 pm. Sacrament of Baptism Sunday at 2 pm. Please contact Charlene Lewandowski in the Parish Office at ext 410. Sacrament of Marriage Parish members, please contact Anne Knapik in the Parish Office at ext 413 at least six months in advance. Spiritual Care for the Sick and Homebound Please notify the Parish Office or Sister Noreen at extension 411 if there is an illness, hospitalization or need for homebound ministry. We will do our best to provide spiritual support for our parishioners. Parish Tours Docents are on duty from 10 am-4 pm Monday-Saturday except during services. Groups of 10 or more call Jack Hoolehan at , ext. 418 to schedule a time. Shrine Herald Submissions are due Monday by 1 pm. Articles should be ed to herald@shrinechurch.com to be considered for publication. For questions and/or comments, please contact the Shrine Herald Editor. While we urge our readers to consider patronizing our advertisers, we cannot and do not endorse their conduct or performance. For information on advertising in the Shrine Herald, please call , ext. 326.