Shrine Herald. Independence Day Wednesday, July 4 9:00 am Mass Only. Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton.

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1 Shrine Herald July 1, 2012 We proclaim Jesus as Lord and ourselves as servants for His sake. Royal Oak, MI Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton Catholic Services Appeal Recently we completed mailing over 4,000 CSA packets to Shrine Parishioners who didn t have the chance to pick theirs up in Heritage Hall in May. This was the earliest we ve sent these packages out in many years. Thank you to all of the volunteers helping with the mailing, particularly the Ladies Guild. Some parishioners may have received a second package in the mail after making their initial payment. I apologize for this crossing of mailings, but the time needed to prepare this large mailing made it impossible to avoid some duplication. Also note that by sending mail in this bulk form, we save the parish close to $1,500 in mailing costs. The number of parishioners returning their gift commitments because of this mailing has been encouraging in comparison to prior years. But please keep in mind also to-date, only 586 parish families out of over 4,000 Shrine Parish families have submitted a gift. I believe that as a Parish Community, we can improve on our participation percentage. All gifts regardless of size are joyfully and thankfully received. Please take a few minutes to reflect in prayer how you can help. Please return your card, even if you are unable to make a gift. It is the only way we can keep our mailing list up to date. If there is no response from a member over a three year period, we mark them as inactive. Fortnight for Religious Freedom In an article, First Amendment, Not About Pill, But Bill Of Rights By Peter Feuerherd the author states: It s not about the Pill. It s about the Bill (of Rights). He comments on the statements of Martin Nussbaum, a Colorado Springs-based attorney who works on religious liberty cases. While the arguments over the health care mandate have taken center stage, Nussbaum argues that the most intrusive act the administration has taken against religious liberty so far was its stance in the Hosanna Tabor case, in which a Lutheran Church was accused of continued on page 3... Independence Day Wednesday, July 4 9:00 am Mass Only Rectory offices closed

2 Page 2 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Please pray for the sick of our parish Marilyn Antwis Stephen Ayotte Eugenia Baczkowski Baheja Bedros Eugene Bienkowski Jack Brady Elsa Castagneto Kathryn Ross Clark Kathie Cobbledick Deanna Conway Carl Culver Gary Davila Brendan J. Finnerty Cecelia Flood Eve Gottschalk Donald Holden Meghan Malley Khalida Majim Francesca McMally Eleanor Mislinay Christina Nardone Jackie Panetta Deanna Swincicki Barney Tatomir Riley Tenbusch Patti Waldrup Rita Wallis Veronica Williams Karl Wolfe Hospitality Help-Please! The Archdiocese and Monsignor Easton are permitting two Sisters from the country of Belarus to sell their icons and other handmade wares on the weekend of July These Sisters serve those with special physical and mental disabilities who have no other means of care or support. The Sisters will be in Heritage Hall after all the Masses on the last weekend of July. Two years ago they experienced great generosity from the Shrine parishioners, including hospitality from the Hoolehans. They do speak Engish and are very sweet. Now, we need someone (or a few "someones") who can help provide overnight hospitality for at least two nights? a lunch or evening meal? Transportation to or from another parish in our area? If you can help with any of these hospitality needs, please call me, Sister Noreen at , ext 411 and leave your message or send at nellison@shrinechurch.com. Though I am on vacation I will contact you as soon as I have more information about their dates and schedule. I will be so grateful to hear from you! - Sister Noreen Please pray for the repose of the soul of Frank Wallis

3 July 1, 2012 Page 3 continued from page 1 Bearings... violating employment rights. The case touched on who decides who is a minister in the church, and the Court said the government could not make that decision since it involved an internal church matter. The administration had argued against the ministerial exception, which grants churches the right to select their own teachers and ministers, though the courts have long recognized that the government has no right to interfere in that process. The significance of this is impossible to overstate, says Nussbaum. (The administration) took the view that government can supervise who your minister is. It can order you to reinstate that minister. However, the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 9-0 vote, rejected the administration s argument. Both Justices Antonin Scalia and Elena Kagan former solicitor general in the Obama Administration expressed astonishment during oral arguments at the administration s view. Attacks on religious liberty can spring from disparate issues, says Nussbaum. For example, he cited an Alabama law opposed by Catholic and Protestant church leaders that would have caused ministers and volunteers to risk imprisonment if they were found transporting and assisting undocumented immigrants. That would have made Good Samaritan work illegal, says Nussbaum, noting that the state of Alabama eventually backed away from that provision in the law. In New York City, religious groups have been banned from using vacant public school buildings on weekends for worship services, again a blatant violation of religious liberty, says Nussbaum. At the center of the issue is the question of who defines the Church and the mission of the Church. It is similar to the situation faced by Saint Thomas More. A member of the parish ed me the following and I pass it along to you. Monsignor, The English parliament had passed an act making Henry VIII head of the church in England. Placed on trial for treason because he would not publicly declare acceptance of the act, Sir Thomas More, Lord Chancellor of England, was asked why he had refused. His reply was simple and direct. Parliament hath not the competence to make anyone head of the church. We stand on the same solid ground as Sir Thomas. We may suffer a like end with him on this earth, but if so, we, like John Fisher, would receive a like reward in the next world. First, More died because he loved God. Henry VIII split from the Catholic Church and had Parliament pass the Act of Supremacy (making him head of the Church of England) and the Act of Succession (making Anne Boleyn the queen). More refused to subscribe to the Acts. He tried to avoid a confrontation by resigning as Lord Chancellor, but Henry pursued him. And love for God and respect for the authority of the church compelled him to refuse the oath when it was forced on him. He died saying he was "the king's good servant, but God's first." Second, religious liberty is important. More's death was noble he became a saint. It's admirable to die for your religion if there is no alternative. But it would be a better world if we didn't make people take that course. We protect the freedom of religion because we think it is wrong to coerce belief. Thomas More's story shows what can happen when these protections break down. Rosie, Carlito, & Lord Stanley Little Lord Stanley (Stachu) is gaining about a ½ a pound a day. At this rate he will not be little for much longer. Last weigh in, Tuesday, he was 53 pounds. But he is still adorable. Divine Life Baptized in Christ Isabella Elaine daughter of Jason and Jennifer (Edmund) Van Hemm Jack Christopher son of James and Carrie (Reff) Callahan Liana Francesca daughter of Maurizio and Adriana (Billeci) Rea Luke Joseph son of Matthew and Shannon (Pacella) Desjardins Mia Josephine daughter of Scot and Lisa (Aenlle) Matusz Michael Francis son of Douglas and Melissa (Osier) Passon Sean Gerald son of Sean and Heather (Billock) McCarthy Vivian Ryan daughter of Ryan and Sara (Tassen) Forbes Banns of Marriage Second Bann Monica Messing and Zachary Breenen Liz Mervak and James Smith Third Bann Sharon Bolitho and Jack Hoolehan Gloria Katto and Kevin Wright

4 Page 4 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Mass Information Monday, July 2 6:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton George Vidosh, Ben Vidosh 8:30 am Mass Fr. Espinoza Mary Doman, Theresa Lowery Tuesday, July 3 6:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Gwendolyn Schmidt, Kira Jenkins 8:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Catherine Warner, Elizabeth Warner Wednesday, July 4 9:00 am Mass Fr. Lang Martina DeLeon, Cassie Morris Thursday, July 5 6:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Katie Arce, Grace Leonard 8:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Alex Sobeck, Ian Grimes Friday, July 6 6:30 am Mass Fr. Espinoza Niklas Jenkins, Blake Smith 8:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Kate Lilly, Katy Zink Saturday, July 7 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Henry True, Elijah Harbut Readings of The Week Monday, July 2 Am 2:6-10, Mt 8:18-22 Tuesday, July 3 Eph 2:19-22 Jn 20:24-29 Wednesday, July 4 Am 5:14-15, Mt 8:28-34 Thursday, July 5 Mt 8:28-34 Mt 9:1-8 Friday, July 6 Am 8:4-6, 9-12 Mt 9:9-13 Saturday, July 7 Am 9:11-15 Mt 9:14-17 Sunday, July 8 Ez 2:2-5 2 Cor 12:7-10 Mk 6:1-6 Sunday, July 8 Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm Mass Fr. Lang Lectors Bill Barnes, Lisa Pickering Marie Vidosh, Rose Vidosh Olivia Zardus, Sarah Zobl, Cassandra Morris Hospitality Margie Suchyta, Team 6:30 pm Mass Fr. Migut Lectors Mike Howard, Tom Neumann Alex Bain, Michael Grace Jack Grace, Joe Romano, Luke Cerone Hospitality Gerald Schaffran, Team Sunday Masses 7:30 am Mass Fr. Migut Lectors Marge Choinard, Marlene Kowalewski Sam Ilkka, Matt Abell, Jacob Warren Michael Niehaus Hospitality MaryAnn Skaggs, Team 9:00 am Mass Fr. Espinoza Lectors Emma McNorton, Cassia Burley Emily Balow Steve Erwin, Tim Doman Brandon Whitmore, Hayden Haran Hospitality Tony Recchia, Team 10:45 am Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors Ed Sulak, Lloyd West Tyler Moylan, Andrew Jaeger Niklas Jenkins, Brian Palmer Emcee Brian Anstett Hospitality Wayne Friedman, Team 12:30 pm Mass Fr. Lang Lectors Dave Uchalik, Kristen Jones Irene Peaslee, Madeline Rozanski Catherine Warner, Elizabeth Warner Hospitality Hugh Brennan, Team 4:00 pm Spanish Mass Fr. Espinoza 6:00 pm Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors Gabrielle Schmidt, Jessica Klimushyn Alicia Horton William Arce, John Ginotti Justin Cantrell, Gregory Golias and Joel Marquard Hospitality Tom Torma, Team

5 July 1, 2012 Page 5 Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration "The work is God's work, the poor are God's poor. Let us put ourselves completely under the power and influence of Jesus, so that He may think with our minds, work with our hands, for we can do all things if His strength is with us." - Mother Teresa "Mother Teresa teaches us that the desire to serve the poor requires that we acknowledge the misery in ourselves, our own insufficiency and radical poverty. We must accept our vulnerability and limitations in regard to others....learn to be quiet so that the other can speak. Forget about rules that relegate the oppressed to the margins of society, leaving them in their isolation. Hope with the captives of unjust social conditions, who have nothing but their untold wants. Hope with 'prisoners', those overwhelmed by physical, moral, or spiritual misery....mother Teresa permits herself to be 'touched' by the untouchables, those whom we too quickly consign to the ranks of the irrecoverable, the hopeless. She permits herself to be 'disarmed' by the exigent cry of people....it takes a great deal of humility to acknowledge one's limitations, one's helplessness, or inadequacy." - Malcom Muggeridge Please call Marie Lama at if you are able to help with any of the following Holy Hours. Open Holy Hours: Sunday, 9 am, 10, 11 pm (11 pm will be filled in August; an adorer is returning to Michigan); Tuesday, 12 am, 10 am, 7 pm; Wednesday, 3 am, 4 pm; Friday, 2 am, 11 am; Saturday, 1 am. The following Holy Hours have persons who desire partners with which to share their Holy Hours: Sunday, 10 am, 2, 3, 6 pm; Monday, 10 am; Tuesday, 9 am, 10 pm; Wednesday, 3, 10 pm; Friday, 1, 3, 5 pm; Saturday, noon. Thank you for the donations of rosaries, books, and other religious items. Thank you, too, for the anonymous monetary donations. May God continue to bless you for your generosity!!! Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, pray for us!!! Summer SCRIP Just a Summer reminder that SCRIP orders are placed online every Thursday until 10:00 am. The orders are picked up the following Thursday at Heritage Hall from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. All orders are now placed online with SHOPWITHSCRIP.com and PRESTO PAY. If you are not enrolled in the online SCRIP program, please go to the Shrine Catholic Edline site and click on SCRIP for enrollment information. Any questions? Please contact SHRINE SCRIP Coordinator, Mary Ann McCourt, at McCourtsky@aol.com. Mass Intentions Monday, July 2 6:30 am Peggy Haubert 8:30 am George Walters Tuesday, July 3 St. Thomas 6:30 am Intentions of Ian Smith 8:30 am Intentions of Jillian Wednesday, July 4 Independence Day 9:00 am Intentions of Jane Brinkman Thursday, July 5 St. Anthony Zaccaria, St. Elizabeth of Portugal 6:30 am Rosemary Gilbert 8:30 am Jim Haubert Friday, July 6 St. Maria Goretti 6:30 am Perpetual Mass 8:30 am John O'Brien Saturday, July 7 8:30 am Deceased Members of the Dysarz, Feyers, and Wojcicki Families Sunday, July 8 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm Frederico Lazago 6:30 pm Steven Jankow Sunday Masses 7:30 am Intentions of Debra Saber-Salisbury 9:00 am Harry Kemp, Sr. 10:45 am Intentions of the Parishioners of NSLF 12:30 pm Barbara Brennan 6:00 pm George H. Green

6 Page 6 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Military Please pray for our Military Sgt. Daniel J. Allen, US Army Maj. Eric Ansorge PhD, US Army Patrick Paul Atallah, USMC Christopher Babcock, USAF Envin E. Billings, US Army Cpl. James Bolitho, USMC Pvt. Sean Brady, U.S. Army Capt. Matthew Cain, US Army Pat Carroll, USAF, Shrine 61, MIA Crisanto R. Delos, USCG Lt. Joseph W. Doman, US Navy Col. Thomas M. Doman, USMC Specialist Raymond Dorierty PV2-E2 Melissa Ducastel, US Army Capt. Elena Elwart, US Army Lt. Jason D. Everts, US Army Thomas Fern, USAF LCpl. Sarah Fitzpatrick, USMC Sean Gillion, US Army Lt. Cmdr. Troy Perry Glendye, USCG Joseph Haddad, USMC Capt. Richard Holt, USAF SSgt. Philip Huber, USMC 1 st Lt. Kevin Joyce - US Army Jacob Kindl, USMC Andrew Kostrzewa, US Navy 2 nd Lt. Nicholas Robert Langan, US Army Peter Laperriere, US Navy Brian MacKenzie, USAF Sgt. Jonathan D. Maten, US Army GS13 Dan Marem MI BN Spec. Ryan McWilliams, US Army Rangers Capt. Christopher Mellon, USMC Sgt. Beau G. Messer, US Army Sgt. Eric Michael Mihelcich, USMC LCpl. Troy Alan Mihelcich, USMC Aaron Mingle, US Navy Sgt. Alan Mullin, US Army Airman Sean P. O Dell, USAF Spec. Kevin C. Oldani, F.A.S.T. USMC Spc Hernando Ornelas, Army National Guard Capt. Daniel P. Palmer, US Army Lt. John F. Palmer, US Army Lt. Martin J. Palmer, US Army Lt. Col. Loren D. Penney, US Army Sam Piontkowski, USMC Sgt. Ken T. Potenga, Jr., US Army 1st Capt. Johnny Pruitt, ASAF Anthony Reynolds, USAF Capt. David N. Roberts, USMC Andrew Schulte, US Army Lt. Col. Eric J. Simpson, FA Capt. Michael Szalma, 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! IMPORTANT NOTE FOR HERALD ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS and SCHEDULING FACILITIES The Herald Editor/Facilities Scheduler will be on vacation from Monday, July 16 through Friday, July 20. This means that two Heralds will need to be completed in advance. Therefore, article submissions for both the July 15 and July 22 bulletins are due on Monday, July 9. In addition, if you need to request the use of one of the facility rooms, please note that no one will be available the week of July 16 for reservations. Therefore, please make your requests prior to Friday, July 13. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Vicki Holtyn Herald Editor/Facilities Scheduler Life Matters Crisis Pregnancy? Mother and Unborn Baby Care can help! Call Hurting from an abortion experience? Call Silent No More HELP Miscarriage Help? Call Colleen at or help4miscarriage@gmail.com As we celebrate our nation s independence this week, spend some time pondering those famous words in the Declaration of Independence: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed, by their Creator, with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. We live in a country where we are blessed with many freedoms and we fight around the world to protect the freedoms of others. Yet, so many people in this country are stripped of the basic right to live every day. Will you fight for them? They are the unborn babies in danger of abortion, they are the embryos stored in labs waiting to be destroyed for their stem cells, they are the disabled and terminally ill who are made to feel they are inconvenient and their suffering has no meaning, they are the elderly who are told they are putting a strain on the health care system. Someday, they may be you. The history of our country has been forever changed by those who have not been given the right to live or whose life has been cut short. What do you suppose our forefathers would say about giving people the right to choose yet depriving others the right to live? Are we really independent and free?

7 July 1, 2012 Page 7 Lending Library A Call To Trust by Catherine M. Lanni is about one woman's unexpected journey. "Mother Angelica, the foundress of Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) says,'if you're not willing to do the ridiculous God cannot do the miraculous'. As you read this most miraculous journey of Catherine M. Lanni, and the development of the Divine Mercy Center in suburban Detroit, you will see a beautiful example of Mother Angelica's powerful statement...but it is also said that 'God doesn't call the qualified. Instead He qualifies the called." Section 7, Apologetics. Lending Library hours are Sundays from 10 am to 2 pm, and Fridays from 9:15 am to Noon, in the National Shrine Conference Center, Room C (across the alley from the Northwood parking lot). For information call Kathy McGuire at or JoAn Gilleran at Events Calendar Location Guide A Academy AC Adoration Chapel, Coughlin Building CC-SH Conference Center, Seton Hall CC-A Conference Center, Room A CC-B Conference Center, Room B CC-C Conference Center, Room C CL Choir Loft CR Choir Room GS Grade School HH-BR Heritage Hall Board Room HH-B Heritage Hall Mtg. Rm. B HH-EW Heritage Hall East Wing HH-WW Heritage Hall West Wing HH-MF Heritage Hall Main Floor HS High School STC St. Thérèse Chapel YR Youth Room Events Calendar Sunday, July 1 Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30, and 4:00 (Spanish) and 6:00 pm Masses Lending Library CC-C 10:00 am Rosary for the Unborn STC 5:00 pm Monday, July 2 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am RCIA for Teens CC-A 5:30 pm Saint Vincent de Paul Meeting HH-BR 7:00 pm Legion of Mary CC-B 7:30 pm Tuesday, July 3 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Mission Ladies Sewing/Quilting Group CC-A 10:00 am Devotions STC 6:45 pm Love of God Prayer Group STC 8:00 pm Wednesday, July 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY Mass 9:00 am Men s Bible Study CC-A 6:30 am Militia Immaculata Prayer Village HH-B 8:00 pm Thursday, July 5 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Grupo de Renovacion Carismatico (Spanish Charismatic Renewal) YR 6:00 pm SCRIP Summer Order Pickups HH-EW 6:30 pm Friday, July 6 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Lending Library CC-C 9:15 am Saturday, July 7 Mass 8:30 am Rachel s Vineyard Retreat Team Meeting CC-A 9:30 am Sunday Liturgy 4:30, 6:30 pm Sunday, July 8 Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30, and 4:00 (Spanish) and 6:00 pm Masses Lending Library CC-C 10:00 am Rosary for the Unborn STC 5:00 pm Please join us as we celebrate Sister Alicia's ministry! Sunday, July 22 10:15 am to 12:30 pm in the National Shrine Conference Center Sr. Alicia will be moving to the Sisters of Charity Motherhouse, Mount St. Joseph, in Cincinnati Ohio. We thank her for a lifetime of Christian Service including her 10 years at the National Shrine. ~Come and celebrate with us~ Reception Sponsored by the National Shrine Ladies Guild

8 Page 8 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Religious Formation Family Activities Do you like surfing the internet and making crafts? Are you good at organizing? Shrine Religious Formation is looking for a Decorations Coordinator Volunteer for our 2013 Vacation Bible School. This person would be responsible for coming up with ideas for decorations that fit the theme. (This is where checking forums and pictures on the internet come in!) Then they would gather supplies and coordinate a team of ready-to-go volunteers to make the decorations for next summer. Are you interested? Contact Janie Lynch at or jlynch@shrinechurch.com. You can check out this year s decorations to get an idea of the kinds of things we make and get more information! SKY Vacation Bible School We just finished another fun-filled week of Vacation Bible School. Watch for pictures in upcoming Heralds! Does your child need envelopes? If your child did not receive envelopes and would like to offer their gifts and talents, please call the Office of Religious Formation at or Janie Lynch at jlynch@shrinechurch.com. Preschool Religious Formation Register now for Preschool Religious Formation We are now accepting preschool registrations for the upcoming Fall for those potty trained children who will be at least 3 by December 1 and will not be starting kindergarten yet. For more information or to get a registration form, please contact Renee Cramer at rcramer@shrinechurch.com or Elementary Religious Formation and Sacramental Preparation Attention Parents of Kindergarteners! Did you know that two years of preparation is required before receiving First Holy Communion? In order for your child to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion at the traditional time of second grade, he/she must attend Religious Formation classes or Catholic school starting in the Fall of first grade. Registration has started for the Religious Formation year. Contact Renee Cramer at or rcramer@shrinechurch.com for a registration packet. Registration has started for the Religious Formation Year The tuition for Shrine registered parishioners is $90 per child if registration and payment is received by August 15. If you are new to the program or would like to register a new sibling, please contact our office at rcramer@shrinechurch.com or to request a registration packet. Programs meet on the following days and times: Preschool (ages 3 & 4), Sundays during 9 am Mass in the Church Youth Room. Elementary (K-6), Mondays from 4:30-5:30 pm or 6-7 pm at Shrine Catholic Grade School. Grades 7 & 8, Mondays 6:15 7:30 pm at Shrine Catholic Academy. High School Youth Ministry (9-12), Sundays from 7 9 pm in the Church Youth Room. New students older than grade 2 who have not attended a Catholic school or Religious Formation program for the year may be placed in the RCIA adapted for Children program, also held on Monday evenings. The Preschool Religious Formation and High School Youth Ministry programs are designed for all parish families while the K-8 programs are geared specifically to public school or home-schooled children. Confirmation Attention: All Year 2 (Current eighth grade) students preparing for Confirmation this year, October 27, 2012.) Confirmation Faith Portfolios have arrived and can be picked up at the Religious Formation Office within Shrine Grade School. Please call ahead before coming to make sure someone is in the office to assist you. Summer office hours vary, especially with all the planning for Vacation Bible School. ( ) Candidates continue to work on the Faith Portfolio throughout the summer and present the COMPLETED portfolio at the 9:00 Mass on September 9. Please make arrangements A.S.A.P. to pick up your portfolio. Directions are included with the portfolio and candidates may contact me throughout the Summer for further clarification. Thank you. Enjoy the Summer break (But don t forget to schedule time to complete your portfolio!!). God bless. Mike Reece reece@shrineschools.com; mreece@shrinechurch.com

9 July 1, 2012 Page 9 Confirmation Servant Ministry Opportunities Angels Place Miracle League Mondays all Summer, 5:15-8:00 pm, Miracle League Field Evergreen Rd, Southfield Come experience a Summer pastime in a way you never have before! Volunteers are needed to aid Angels Place residents (adults with developmental disabilities) with their softball league. Confirmation candidates, along with a parent (required), are needed to assist and encourage the residents as they bat, run bases, and play the field. Bring the whole family and cheer from the stands! This project could qualify as a Long Term Ministry if volunteers can commit to coming for several weeks during the Summer (contact to Mrs. Cerone to verify). Interested candidates should contact Dawn Bradley at dbradley@angelsplace.com or at Home Gardening and Yard Maintenance Angels Place Resident Homes Are you looking for a way to fit service hours into your busy Summer schedule? Choose a convenient time for your family and help Angels Place in a meaningful way. Angels Place has several resident homes for adults with developmental disabilities in the Royal Oak area. Many of these homes need assistance in gardening and yard maintenance (weeding, trimming, planting flowers, etc.) This project could qualify as a Long Term Ministry if volunteers are interested in working regularly over the summer (talk to Mrs. Cerone to verify). Confirmation candidates and at least one parent can sign up by contacting Dawn Bradley at dbradley@angelsplace.com or at Focus: HOPE Food Distribution Saturday, July 14, 9 am, Ferndale Site Parents and youth are needed to unload the truck for the Focus: HOPE food distribution site. After the truck is unloaded, parent/student teams have the option to deliver food to a few homes. Students who have delivered food in the past have found this to be very meaningful. Please meet at the Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA) in Ferndale on 9 mile Rd (across from the Police Station). To register, please contact Mrs. Cerone at or scerone@shrinechurch.com with the words "Focus Hope" in the subject line. C.R.E.W. High School Youth Ministry Watch here for upcoming C.R.E.W. events! Shrine Catholic Athletes Sports Physicals Attention those Grades 5 through 12 who will be playing sports for Shrine Catholic Grade School, Academy, or High School in the Fall, Winter or Spring. The Dads Club will have a pediatrician who will be doing sports physicals on two days this Summer. The physicals will be done at Shrine Catholic High School s Gymnasium from 3:00 to 9:00 pm on Wednesday, July 18; and Wednesday, July 25. Athletes should enter the main doors of the gym signs will be posted). There will be a $20.00 fee per athlete (all money will go into the Dad s Club fund, so checks should be made out to Shrine Dads' Club ). Students should wear a tee shirt and shorts. They should bring their green physical form (if they are Shrine Catholic Grade School or Academy students) they received at the sports call out in May or the High School sports physical form (if they are Shrine Catholic High School students) they received in the packet which was mailed to them. If they do not have the form, forms will be available. Parents should fill out the front side of the athlete s form (please include the immunization record). To sign up for a specific time slot for your child s physical use the edline link ( pages/shrine_catholic_high_academy). For further information, please contact Shrine Catholic High School Office at

10 Page 10 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Crucial Step For Caregivers: Ask For Help Caregivers for loved ones with dementia often face uncontrollable situations. Daily activities such as dressing, eating and bathing can become frustrating. Dementia-related behaviors like repeatedly asking questions and wandering can cause stress. Caregivers must control how they respond to their stressful situation, and one important response is to seek help that can provide relief. The Sheltering Arms program of Catholic Social Services of Oakland County has been providing adult respite care for elderly people for 29 years. Whether for a few hours or a few days, staff provides personalized care on a flexible daytime schedule, in a safe and friendly environment. Transportation, bathing and other personal care services are offered, as well as geriatric services, counseling, education programs, caregiver resources and referrals. Your elderly loved one is welcome to participate in activities and make friends while being cared for by the professional, compassionate staff at our two locations: Auburn Hills and Southfield Evening Prayer With Music From Taize On the Third Monday of each month at 7:30 pm A contemplative offering of the Liturgy of the Hours accompanied by meditative music in the tradition of the Taize religious community. More on Taize: Upcoming dates: July 16 and August 20 Many who attend the National Shrine's Taize offering attest to the spiritual benefits of this monthly hour spent in prayer and song; do please spread the word and plan to attend. It's our desire to see the number increase who benefit from this contemplative liturgy. On an ongoing basis, we collect a freewill offering to be directed toward one of the many charitable projects supported by the National Shrine Christian Service Commission; past projects have included the South Oakland Warming Center and the St. Vincent de Paul Dental Clinic Project. For more information: Contact Rob Abbott at , ext. 442 or rabbott@shrinechurch.com. Summer Choir From the Sunday after Corpus Christi to Labor Day weekend, all singers of all ages and abilities are invited to meet at 10 am in the Undercroft Choir Room (accessible via the southeast (Heritage Hall) vestibule) to rehearse the music to be offered at the 10:45 am Sunday Mass. Participation in the Summer Choir is an excellent way to try out the experience of choral singing at Shrine, and often leads to an interest in participation in one of our other choirs. For more information: Contact Rob Abbott at , ext. 442 or rabbott@shrinechurch.com.

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12 Page 12 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Special Needs Religious Formation Program For the past 2 years we have had the wonderful opportunity to bring the faith to children with Special Needs. This past year we were blessed with an amazing group of children and parents and we are hoping to welcome more into the program this upcoming Fall Our focus again this year is preparing the children to be ready for the sacraments. We welcome all Children, those with Autism, Cognitive Impairment, ADHD, and any learning impairment. We work to prepare lessons for each child's own set of abilities and learning capacity so that they will be engaged and be able to learn at their own pace. The primary focus is to make learning about the faith enjoyable and inviting to each child, helping them to grow in the knowledge they need to be prepared to receive the grace filled and life giving sacraments! We will begin this Fall in October, and classes will be on Wednesday evenings beginning at 6:30 PM. If you have a child that you believe would benefit from these classes please contact Deacon Avery at x422 and leave a message or if you prefer you can send an to tavery@shrinechurch.com and we will get back with you to schedule a time we can sit and discuss your child becoming a part of our group of awesome children! Many blessings, Barbara and Deacon Tom Avery MSW, LLMSW A Family Perspective Prophets are not popular because they tell us things which are true but we don t want to hear. That is why we treat prophets so poorly. This week we celebrate our national independence. Who are the National Prophets we are trying to ignore? What message are we trying to ignore? - Bud Ozar Vocations Jesus continues to encourage us to trust in Him: Do not be afraid; just have faith. (Mark 5:36). Jesus brings his healing touch to those in need. Perhaps God is calling you to bring His healing touch to others as a priest. If you think God is calling you to be a priest visit our website at or contact Fr. Tim Birney, Director of Priestly Vocations at birney.tim@aod.org, 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! Holy Father s Prayer Intentions July 2012 General Intention: Work Security. That everyone may have work in safe and secure conditions. Missionary Intention: Christian Volunteers. That Christian volunteers in mission territories may witness to the love of Christ.

13 July 1, 2012 Page 13 DREAM RAFFLE WINNERS June 23 $500 Matthew Miller $250 Louis and Laura Nadai $125 Stephen Kowaleski Shrine Devotional Groups Rosary for the Unborn You could be our next big winner! 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 Charismatic Prayer Group 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 July 11 and 25 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. NATIONAL SHRINE of the Little Flower Parish Office 2100 W. 12 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI Pastoral Staff Parish Main Number Rev. Msgr. William H. Easton, Pastor... ext 415 Rev. Joseph Lang, Assoc... ext 412 Rev. Anthony Camilleri, Assoc... ext 419 Rev. Adalberto Espinoza, Assoc... ext 416 Rev. Mr. Thomas R. Avery, Deacon... ext 422 Christian Service, Sister Noreen Ellison, SC... ext 411 Director of Liturgical Music, Mr. Rob Abbott... ext 442 Parish Education & Religious Formation Staff Shrine Catholic High School & Academy, 3500 W 13 Mile Rd. R.O Principal, Mrs. Gabrielle Erken Shrine Catholic Grade School, 1621 Linwood R.O Principal, Mrs. Sharon Dixon Director of Recruiting, Mrs. Meg Armstrong Religious Education Office Coordinator, Renee Cramer Preschool & Elementary Coordinator, Janie Lynch Youth Minister (9-12 grades), Christine Wist Grades 7/8 Religious Formation, Michael Reece Director of RCIA and Adult Formation, Mr. John LaCroix Parish Staff Business Manager, Ms. Andrea Hoeflein... ext 432 Director of Development, Mr. Matthew York... ext 455 Financial Supervisor, Mr. Jim Skaggs... ext 423 Parish Bookkeeper/Tuition Manager, Mrs. Mary Ellen Wassenberg... ext 421 Parish Receptionist, Mrs. Charlene Lewandowski... ext 410 Director of Special Projects, Mr. Kevin Sutherland... ext 414 National Shrine Director/Church Tours, Mr. Jack Hoolehan... ext 418 Parish Solutions Specialist, Mrs. Vicki Holtyn... ext 448 Office Hours Monday - Friday... 9 am-5 pm, 6:30 pm-9 pm Saturday... 9 am-2:30 pm Emergencies handled at any time. Please limit other visits or phone calls to the above times. Church Hours Monday - Friday... 5:30 am-5 pm Saturday... 7:30 am-after 6:30 pm Mass Sunday... 6:30 am-after 6:00 pm Mass Gift Shop Hours Monday - Friday... 1 pm-4 pm Second Saturday of the Month... 5:30 pm-6:30 pm Second Sunday of the Month... 9:30 am-2 pm Masses Sunday... 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am, 12:30, 6:00 pm Saturday... 8:30 am, 4:30 pm, 6:30 pm Weekday... 6:30, 8:30 am Holy Day... 6:30, 8:30 am, 12:00 noon, 7:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation After 6:30 am Mass; Saturdays 3-4 pm and 5:30-6 pm. Sacrament of Baptism Sunday at 2 pm. Please contact Charlene Lewandowski in the Parish Office at ext 410. Sacrament of Marriage Parish members, please contact Charlene Lewandowski in the Parish Office at ext 410 at least six months in advance. Spiritual Care for the Sick and Homebound Please notify the Parish Office or Sister Noreen at extension 411 if there is an illness, hospitalization or need for homebound ministry. We will do our best to provide spiritual support for our parishioners. Parish Tours Docents are on duty from 10 am-4 pm Monday-Saturday except during services. Groups of 10 or more call Jack Hoolehan at , ext. 418 to schedule a time. Shrine Herald Submissions are due Monday by 1 pm. Articles should be ed to vholtyn@shrinechurch.com to be considered for publication. For questions and/or comments, please contact the Shrine Herald Editor. While we urge our readers to consider patronizing our advertisers, we cannot and do not endorse their conduct or performance. For information on advertising in the Shrine Herald, please call , ext. 326.

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