www.shrinechurch.com Shrine Herald Royal Oak, MI January 12, 2014 We proclaim Jesus as Lord and ourselves as servants for His sake. The Baptism of the Lord A Message from the Easton Family To the National Shrine Family: We, the Family of Monsignor Easton, want to express our sincerest and heartfelt appreciation for your overwhelming love and support during such a difficult time. Your actions were truly a fabulous tribute to Bill our son, brother and uncle. He has touched so many of us and would be so humbled to see how his influence and ministry is being practiced. Bill lives on through all of us. Thank you for the prayers, love and faith may we all keep him in our hearts and practice what he preached. - Mrs. Easton, Karl, Theresa, Kathleen and Mark A Message from Fr. Joe Lang As we reflect on recent events and the passing of our beloved pastor, Monsignor William Easton, I wanted to take a moment to give thanksgiving not only for the life of Monsignor, but for the hundreds, if not thousands, of lives he has touched. The overwhelming love and support offered by so many during this difficult time has given us the strength to make it through the past couple of weeks. Thank you from the priests, parish staff and schools staff for your unwavering support and dedication to the National Shrine of the Little Flower parish and Shrine Catholic Schools. Parish Administrator I am humbled to be appointed as the Parish Administrator for the National Shrine of the Little Flower. Please see the letter from the Archdiocese of Detroit elsewhere in this edition of the Herald. With such an unexpected loss, it is understandable that not only do we as a parish family feel grief, but there is often uncertainty as to what the future holds. I am here to assure the National Shrine Parish and Shrine Catholic Schools that we will continue to be a strong and vibrant parish community and I will do everything in my power to make certain that the parish and schools run steady during this transitional time. The Archdiocese of Detroit has offered their unconditional support to assist me with this task while they take the time to carefully consider the next pastor of the National Shrine. We have very competent and strong team members at both the parish offices and at the schools. We are all working together to keep things running smoothly. Each of us knows how important it would be to Monsignor Easton that we do everything we can to continue his legacy by continuing to spread the Gospel of Christ through our work at the parish and schools. Please, rest assured we will come through this stronger as a parish community. continued on page 3...
Page 2 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Please pray for the sick of our parish Patty Bean Jaimee Braidwood Kathy Cobbledick Deanna Conway Margaret (Peggy) D Angelo Marianne Dayton Michael Ingram William F. Janelle III Jerry Janosky Drew Lund Teresa Martin Bob and Bette Maybee Kausha Muthukude Dan Nicholas Andrea Pennington Michael Piatak Cheryl Lynn Reid/ Southern Loretta Jane Reid Pamela Ann Reid/Williams Kathy Rohr Victor Reid, Jr. Victor Reid, Sr. Joel Richardson Deanna Swincicki Ute Van Pelt Dennis Van Stednas Grace Weidman Kathy Wigmosta Albert Wilkinson Please pray for the repose of the soul of Jean Gillespie Sharon Schnurr Eleanor Ann Tresnak Christian Service Thank you for Supporting These Needs through the Giving Tree Your generous donations made Christmas a happy, hopeful and thankful event for so many people in need. Your gifts were about $10,000 and were matched with a generous gift from another inspired donor! Though we had a somber celebration of Christmas in the parish due to Monsignor Easton s illness and death, it was a prayerful time to do good and share blessings while we, ourselves, still have life in our own mortal bodies. What a special time it was to work as the Body of Christ here in this parish community! Your gifts were distributed to those who asked us to help them respond to the needs of those they serve at Christmas and into this new year. We may not see their faces, but God does, and God sees our giving hearts! Onward we go into the year called 2014! It, too, will be blessed with fullness and need, sickness, and health, wonder and pain, challenges and joys for we are on a journey together and we need one another. May God be with us and bless us! Sister Noreen Ellison and the Christian Service Commission Sister Noreen Ellison and the Giving Tree Helpers The Grateful Recipients: CCW Newborn Layette Program Mary s Mantle Rachel s Vineyard Mother and Unborn Baby Care Angels Place Mary s Children Family Center The ARC Oakland County St. Leo Soup Kitchen St. Dominic Outreach St. Peter and Paul Pantry Covenant House-Detroit Capuchin Soup Kitchen Loaves and Fishes-SW Detroit The Grateful Recipients: Corpus Christi Catholic Community All Saints / Todos los Santos Soup Kitchen Loaves and Fishes-SW Detroit St. Aloysius Neighborhood Services St. Patrick Senior Bus and Christmas Meal Oakland Co. Jail & Family Ministry South Oakland Shelter (SOS) South Oakland Citizens for the Homeless: The Welcome Inn Shrine/BCC Warming Center Catholic Charities Services for Immigrants/Refugees St. Vincent-Sarah Fisher Mentoring Experience Families-in-Need The Bible on Broadway : a new edition a Fundraiser for the Welcome Inn Saturday, January 25, at 4 pm, the musical "Bible On Broadway" will take place at First Congregational Church of Royal Oak (Northwood Blvd. at Crooks and West Webster). All proceeds go towards the operation of the Welcome Inn, the only day center for the homeless in this area. Tickets are $20 and are available from Norma at 248.585.7021. Your participation is needed and appreciated!
www.shrinechurch.com January 12, 2014 Page 3 continued from page 1... Thank You I would like to take a moment to express my deep gratitude and thanks to Fr. Tomek Maka for all the assistance he is providing the parish during this difficult time. Fr. Tomek was one of Monsignor Easton's closest friends and his support to our parish family during this time is something for which I am very grateful. Fr. Tomek has suffered a deep loss with the passing of his friend, and we want to support him as well during this time. Thank you Fr. Tomek for being with us and helping us to keep things running smoothly during this transitional period. Your friend, Monsignor Easton, would be very proud of you for helping to care for his Shrine parish family. Divine Life Baptized in Christ Natasha Maria daughter of Maurizio and Adriana (Billeci) Rea January 3, 2014 Dear Shrine Parishioners, On behalf of our entire staff, I want to thank everyone at Shrine for the tremendous cooperation, assistance and true hospitality that was given to the Easton family, ourselves and everyone in attendance at Monsignor Easton s visitation and funeral. To single anyone out would be unfair since every single person was very special. You were all hurting, but you followed Monsignor Easton s guidance and did everything necessary. The Shrine priests were readily supportive and effective the priests words were truly inspirational. Despite unusually difficult demands, everyone on the staff went out of their way to be sure everything went properly, and it did. The volunteers were incredible. The ushers were the best group we have ever worked with! The Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion had a particularly difficult task, and they performed perfectly. The musicians were outstanding, and Monsignor certainly appreciated that. The Dads Club, the Scouts and everyone else involved could not have been more helpful. Our mutual goal was to have a proper memorial for a great priest and a wonderful person. Because of the Shrine community, we all succeeded. It was a pleasure working with all of you. Sincerely Yours, Terence B. Desmond
Page 4 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Mass Information Monday, January 13 6:30 am Mass Fr. Anthony Camilleri 8:30 am Mass Fr. Tomek Maka Tuesday, January 14 6:30 am Mass Fr. Patrick Gonyeau 8:30 am Mass Fr. Joseph Lang Wednesday, January 15 6:30 am Mass Fr. Tomek Maka 8:30 am Mass Fr. Anthony Camilleri Thursday, January 16 6:30 am Mass Fr. Tomek Maka 8:30 am Mass Fr. Patrick Gonyeau Friday, January 17 6:30 am Mass Fr. Joseph Lang 8:30 am Mass Fr. Patrick Gonyeau Saturday, January 18 8:30 am Mass Fr. Anthony Camilleri Readings of The Week Monday, January 13 1 Sm 1:1-8/Mk 1:14-20 Tuesday, January 14 1 Sm 1:9-20/Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday, January 15 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20/ Mk 1:29-39 Thursday, January 16 1 Sm 4:1-11/Mk 1:40-45 Friday, January 17 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a/ Mk 2:1-12 Saturday, January 18 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1/ Mk 2:13-17 Sunday, January 19 Is 49:3, 5-6/1 Cor 1:1-3/ Jn 1:29-34 Sunday, January 19 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm Fr. Joseph Lang Lectors Kathy Kim, Bill Barnes Hospitality Margie Suchyta, Team 6:30 pm Mass Fr. Tomek Maka Lectors Dick Daly, Mike Thompson Hospitality Gerald Schaffran, Team Sunday Masses 7:30 am Mass Fr. Anthony Camilleri Lectors Marlene Kowalewski, Ted Bratta Hospitality MaryAnn Skaggs, Team 9:00 am Mass Fr. Joseph Lang Lectors Julia Gallagher, Angela Bonello McKenna Lynch Hospitality Tony Recchia, Team 10:45 am Mass Fr. Patrick Gonyeau Lectors Jim Wilson, Ed Sulak M.C. Hospitality Wayne Friedman, Team 12:30 pm Fr. Anthony Camilleri Lectors Janie Lynch, Rebecca Joseph Hospitality Hugh Brennan, Team 4:00 pm Spanish Mass Fr. Patrick Gonyeau 6:00 pm Mass Fr. Tomek Maka Lectors Gabrielle Schmidt, Delaney Brown Jessica Klimushyn Hospitality Tom Torma, Team
www.shrinechurch.com January 12, 2014 Page 5 Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration "Let us say with Paul, 'I die daily'" - Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity "O Lord, I beseech You, keep my faith pure and grant that, until my last sigh, I may feel the testimony of a good conscience. Grant that I, who have been baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, may always believe what I professed in the Sacrament of my regeneration. Let me adore You, my Father, and Your Son with You; let me be worthy of the Holy Spirit who proceeds from You and Your only-begotten Son. Truly I have a worthy pledge of faith to guarantee what I believe, and it is He who said, 'Father, all that is Mine is Yours, and all that is Yours is Mine,' Jesus Christ, my Lord, who lives in You and who, remaining in God, proceeds from You, is always near You, and is blessed forever and ever." - St. Hilary Please call Marie Lama at 248.655.0309 if you are able to help with any of the following Holy Hours. Open Holy Hours: Sunday, 8 am, 10 am, Noon, 10 pm; Wednesday, 3, 7 am, 4 pm; Thursday, 3 pm; Friday, 9 am, 2 pm; Saturday, 8 pm. The following Holy Hours have persons who desire partners with whom to share their Holy Hours: Sunday, 2, 3, 4 pm; Monday, 10 am; Tuesday, 9 am, 3, 7 pm; Wednesday, 3 pm; Thursday, 8 am; Friday, 10 am, 1, 2, 3 pm; Saturday, 9 am, 4, 8 pm; Tuesday-Friday, 1 pm. Thank you to all who have donated religious items for the freebie/evangelization basket. Special thanks to Marge Saindon for items and to John O'Brien for the resource for rosaries. ( I will be in contact with that resource, John) Thanks to all who anonymously give. If you have items you'd like to donate, please place them in a bag marked with my name in the cupboard under the sign-in sheets or you may leave them in the parish office for me, Marie Lama. We thank you, Lord, for Your servant, Monsignor Easton, who established this permanent adoration chapel here at the Shrine of the Little Flower. I once told Monsignor he would only know all the souls that were touched by this chapel when he was with the Lord. May he know that now. May the soul of Monsignor and all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, pray for us!!! Mass Intentions Monday, January 13 St. Hilary 6:30 am Intentions of Winnie Ann Costello 8:30 am Stefan and Elizabeth Zagurny Tuesday, January 14 6:30 am Intentions of Michael Hoye 8:30 am Marie O'Connor Wednesday, January 15 6:30 am Beatrice Haffey 8:30 am Joe Cornecelli Thursday, January 16 6:30 am Rosemary Gilbert 8:30 am Intentions of Victor Daka and Family Friday, January 17 St. Anthony 6:30 am Intentions of Mary Gorman 8:30 am Ken Schmidt Saturday, January 18 8:30 am Patricia Burleson Bonar Sunday, January 19 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigil Masses (on Saturday) 4:30 pm David Haubert 6:30 pm Helen, Jim and Jamie Frederick Sunday Masses 7:30 am Intentions of Gerri Andary 9:00 am Mary Eagle 10:45 am Clara Maue 12:30 pm Derron Brooks 6:00 pm Intentions of the Parishioners of NSLF Priestly Vocations Discenment Weekend, January 16-19, 2014 From the moment of your Baptism God has made a special plan for you. He sent His Son, Jesus into your heart to be with you as you make your spiritual journey through life. Jesus was baptized to show us the way to holiness and provide the knowledge that we are a child of God and play a part in His Church. Is God inviting you to consider the priesthood? Attend a Discernment Weekend, January 16-19, 2014 to find out more or attend a Day of Discernment with Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron, February 15, 2014. Visit our website for more information: www.detroitpriest.com. Follow us on Facebook: Office of Priestly Vocations or Twitter @DetroitPriest. Vocations, one of the seven mission priorities for the Archdiocese of Detroit!
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 Capt. Patrick Connelly, USMC Crisanto R. Delos, USCG Col. Thomas M. Doman, USMC Specialist Raymond Dorierty PV2-E2 Melissa Ducastel, US Army Capt. Elena Elwart, US Army Capt. 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 LCpl. Kyle Macey, USMC 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 Lt. Cmdr. Peter T. Murphy 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 Life Matters On January 22, we will commemorate the 41 st anniversary of our country s legal access to abortion. Not only have millions of innocent lives been taken, but millions of others have been scarred from its effects. At the beginning of this year, we need to commit to be the solution to this problem. We cannot accept abortion as status quo. So add one or two of these pro-life resolutions to your New Years resolutions in 2014. Small actions can make a difference. Inform yourself on legislative issues that threaten life. Susan B. Anthony List (www.sba-list.org) American Life League (www.all.org) National Right to Life (www.nrlc.org). Pray in front of a local abortion clinic. WomanCare on Southfield is close and has many people praying daily. Sign up to pray during the 40 Days for Life campaigns during the year. Contact Barb at 248.703.3577. Support local crisis pregnancy centers either by volunteering or through donations. Contact Mother and Unborn Baby Care for ways to help: 248.559.7576. Educate yourself. Call the Right to Life Lifespan office for educational materials: 248.816.1546. See their website: www.rtllifespan.org or www.rtl.org or www.priestsforlife.org. Educate others. We all know someone who is pro-abortion. Talk to them; give them material to read; pray for them. Do not assume because they are Catholic, they understand the truth. Don t be hesitant to speak because you fear they will judge you. God is the only judge we need to worry about. Boycott the businesses that fund the death industry, especially through the Life Decisions International corporate boycott list (http://www.fightpp.org/). Contribute to pro-life organizations. They need your monetary support to help assist with crisis pregnancy and continue to educate the public. Rachel s Vineyard Women of abortion do not stop living. Do not give in to despair. Do not let fear imprison you and prevent you from accepting the forgiving words of Jesus. There is hope for your future! -Blessed Pope John Paul II (paraphrased) Detroit Rachel s Vineyard Call 248.494.6363 to attend the next retreat May 16-18, 2014 www.detroitrachelsvineyard.org 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!
www.shrinechurch.com January 12, 2014 Page 7 Thank You As I sit and reflect on this past week I am in awe. I would like to thank EVERYONE for all that they did for Monsignors viewing to the resurrection Mass. From the rosaries weeks before to the reception in HH to the the luncheon for family and friends it was an amazing response. Thank you welcome committee and worship commission. For the cookie volunteers, wow. We had enough cookies to go for two days and then some. We did donate some cookies at the end to Eastwood clinic and they too were very thankful. As for the viewing and Mass, thank you to our priests, sacristans, Sister Noreen, staff, musicians, altar servers, hospitality, parish council, Knights, scouts, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, funeral directors and to everyone else for the tireless hours they put in the past week. I am blessed to be a part of the Shrine family. You are all amazing. Thank you again. I am not mentioning names cause there are way to many. We came together as a family and that is what we are all about. May God bless you all today, tomorrow, and always. Eternal rest grant unto him Oh Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. Rest in peace Monsignor Kathie Welcome committee Worship Commission Events Calendar Location Guide A Academy AC Adoration Chapel, Coughlin Building CC-SH Conference Center, Seton Hall CC-A Conference Center, Room A CC-B Conference Center, Room B CC-C Conference Center, Room C CL Choir Loft CR Choir Room GS Grade School HH-BR Heritage Hall Board Room HH-B Heritage Hall Mtg. Rm. B HH-EW Heritage Hall East Wing HH-WW Heritage Hall West Wing HH-MF Heritage Hall Main Floor HS High School STC St. Thérèse Chapel YR Youth Room Sunday, January 12 The Baptism of the Lord Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30, and 4:00 (Spanish), 6:00 pm Masses RF Preschool YR 9:00 am Lending Library CC-C 10:00 am Rosary for the Unborn STC 5:00 pm CREW Youth Group YR 6:00 pm Monday, January 13 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Shrine HS Mothers Club Bridge Group CC-SH 10:30 am RF Grades K-6 GS-Classrooms 4:30 pm RCIA for Children CC-SH 5:30 pm RF Grades 7-8 Academy 6:15 pm Ladies Guild Meeting CC-SH 6:30 pm Cub Scouts GS-Café 7:00 pm Worship Committee Meeting CC-B 7:30 pm Tuesday, January 14 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Homeschool Group YR 9:00 am Tiger Cubs YR 6:00 pm Girl Scout Troop #70260 GS-Café 6:00 pm CFFC Meeting CC-A 6:30 pm Knights of Columbus Meeting CC-SH 7:00 pm Wednesday, January 15 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Special Needs Religious Formation CC-SH 5:00 pm ENDOW CC-A 7:00 pm Vocations Committee Meeting HH-B 7:00 pm Events Calendar Mass at Senior Centers WaltonWood Assisted Living 13 Mile Rd. near Woodward (next to Shrine Catholic Academy) Monday, January 13, 9:30 am American House Residence 1900 N. Washington (near Mary St.) Friday, January 17, 10 am Thursday, January 16 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Widows Group Meeting HH-B 10:00 am Girl Scout Troop #75262 YR 3:15 pm Groupo de Renovacion Carismatico YR 6:00 pm FOCCUS HH-B 6:45 pm Boy Scout Troop Committee Meeting CC-A 7:30 pm GS & AC Dads Club Meeting CC-SH 7:30 pm Shrine Choir Rehearsal Church 8:30 pm Friday, January 17 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Lending Library CC-C 9:15 am ENDOW CC-SH,A,B 9:30 am Girl Scout Troop #43068 CC-B 7:00 pm Saturday, January 18 Mass 8:30 am Market Day Sale GS-Gym 9:30 am Sunday Liturgy Vigil Mass 4:30, 6:30 pm King & Queens Pinochle Group CC-SH 7:00 pm Sunday, January 19 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30, and 4:00 (Spanish), 6:00 pm Masses RF Preschool YR 9:00 am Lending Library CC-C 10:00 am Homeschool Family Gym Night GS-Gym 5:00 pm Rosary for the Unborn STC 5:00 pm CREW Youth Group YR 6:00 pm If you know residents at the facility or you would like to join us for Mass to pray and sing, you are welcome. For more information, contact Sister Noreen 248.541.4122, ext. 411.
Page 8 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Religious Formation Preschool Religious Formation Holiday Break Sunday, January 19 There is no Religious Formation class for preschoolers on Sunday, January 19 because of the Martin Luther King holiday. Classes resume on Sunday, January 26. Elementary Religious Formation and Sacramental Preparation Holiday Break Monday, January 20 There are no Religious Formation classes for grades K through 8 on Monday, January 20 because of the Martin Luther King holiday. Classes resume on Monday, January 27. Grades 7/8 Hope you enjoyed the Snow Day! We look forward to seeing you all back in class on Monday, January 13th! Please remember to bring your completed December Reflection Sheets to turn in to your Catechist. Holiday Break Monday, January 20 There are no Religious Formation classes for grades K through 8 on Monday, January 20 because of the Martin Luther King holiday. Classes resume on Monday, January 27. Confirmation Servant Ministry Opportunities Welcome Inn Provide-A-Meal Program - Easy Chili Casserole Dish Preparation January 22, February 12th, and/or February 26th Unity Church (13 Mile and Crooks Rd.) The Confirmation Program will be providing dinner for over 60 guests at the Unity Church site (13 Mile & Crooks) on 3 different Wednesdays during the Winter. The 3 dates we are responsible for are: Wednesday, January 22, Wednesday, February 12 and Wednesday, February 26. We are looking for eight student/parent teams to purchase ingredients for one Easy Chili casserole, assemble, freeze, and deliver it to the Unity Church at least one day before your assigned date and no more than 5 days prior (between 7 am and 5 pm, Monday Friday). Recipes and pans will be provided. If you are interested in putting your culinary skills into action for this awesome service project and would like to sign up, please contact Mrs. Gray at ggray@shrinechurch.com with the words Casserole in the subject line and she will be able to give you even more details. Thank you! Focus HOPE Food Distribution Saturday, February 8, 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. To register, please contact Mrs. Gray at 248.541.5133 or ggray@shrinechurch.com with the words "Focus Hope" in the subject line. American Red Cross Event: Blood Drive at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show January 18, 19, 20 and 25 Shifts are from 2:00-8:00 pm Participants MUST be accompanied by one parent/ legal guardian and will receive a free shuttle ride from the Red Cross building on Mack Ave to Cobo Hall. Participants will receive free tickets to the show. Participants will advertise for the blood drive going on at an upstairs conference center. If a person reads a flyer that is handed to him/her and wants to donate, the participant and parent will escort that individual to the room so that they do not get lost. They will help them register, make small talk, and get acquainted which will make people feel welcome, not intimidated. Once the patient is comfortable, the family returns to the escalator area and repeats the process. There will be opportunities to help register patients who are donating and hand out snacks when the person has completed a donation. To register, please contact Mrs. Gray at ggray@shrinechurch.com with the words Red Cross Blood Drive in the subject line and she will able to give you more details. Angels Place Snow Removal / Winter Yard Maintenance Angels Place Resident Homes Flexible Dates and Times Volunteers are needed to help with snow removal when needed at several Angels' Place resident homes for adults with developmental disabilities. Locations are very close to the Shrine community! We are looking for volunteers to help with snow removal anytime we get a snowfall. Confirmation candidates and at least one parent can sign up by contacting Dawn Bradley at dbradley@angelsplace.com or at 248.350.2203. Thank you so much for considering! C.R.E.W. High School Youth Ministry All C.R.E.W. nights will take place in the Youth Room located in the basement of the church (come through the northwest doors on Northwood Blvd. with the big ramp) and go down the stairs in the vestibule. If there is a different location for the night it will be mentioned here. Vocations Sunday, January 12, 7:30 to 9 pm Tonight we will have a few guest speakers come in and talk to the teens about the priesthood. Fr. Patrick and a group of seminarians from Sacred Heart Major Seminary
www.shrinechurch.com January 12, 2014 Page 9 will share their vocation stories and answer questions the teens may have about the priesthood and discerning their own personal vocations. No C.R.E.W. Sunday, January 19 Roe v. Wade Sunday, January 26 Adult Religious Formation Women s Book Study 33 Days to Morning Glory by Fr. Michael E. Gaitley All women are encouraged to join us as we begin an extraordinary 33-day journey to Marian consecration with four giants of Marian spirituality: St. Louis de Montfort, St. Maximilian Kolbe, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, and Blessed John Paul II. Fr. Michael masterfully summarizes their teaching, making it easy to grasp and simple enough to put into practice. When: Beginning January 10, 2014, Fridays 9:30AM- 11:30AM Where: Conference Center, Seton Hall This book study will be in a retreat format using a DVD and retreat materials. Please purchase materials for this study from the following website: http://www.allheartsafire.org/33days/materials.php and then click on: PARTICIPANT PACKET (with retreat book) = PTPKWB Or call 1.800.462.7426 to place your order using PTPKWB as the Product Code. This study will be facilitated by Judy Maten with Vikki Jenkins assisting. If you have any questions, please contact Vikki Jenkins at 248-284-7229 or Vikkij@wideopenwest.com *If you already have the retreat book, 33 Days to Morning Glory: A Do-It- Yourself Retreat in Preparation for Marian Consecration, you can order your packet or kit without it using: PTPK. Black Catholic Ministries and Youth Ministry CSA Minute The Archdiocese of Detroit will commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with two events funded in part by gifts to the Catholic Services Appeal. Go Out to the Street, a day of service in Detroit for youth ministry groups, will kick off from Sacred Heart Parish (1000 Eliot) at 9:30 am next Saturday, January 18. The day will end with a prayer service at the Detroit church. Auxiliary Bishop Michael Byrnes will celebrate the 2014 Eucharistic celebration of the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in the chapel at Detroit s Sacred Heart Major Seminary (2701 Chicago Blvd.). The Mass will begin at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 20. For more information about CSA-funded ministries, programs, and services, please go to www.aod.org.
Page 10 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Musical Appreciation In addition to the very many clergy, parishioners and friends who gave so willingly and freely of themselves during the time of Monsignor Easton's passing into the Eternal, I would like to express appreciation to all those who participated in the Shrine's musical offering: the Knights in Harmony, the Goliards, the Shrine Treble Choir, the 9 am Folk Group, the 10:45 am Schola, the Spanish Language Music Group, the Sunday 6 pm Band, the Brass Quintet, instrumental musicians who played for the Thursday visitation and above all, all the souls in attendance at the funeral itself who added their voices to the Liturgy's song: truly the Shrine Parish Choir! In gratitude, Rob Abbott Purchase tickets online at http://www.shrineschools.com/auction/
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Page 12 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Hey, you!! Why Do You Shrine? We want you to tell us, Why do YOU Shrine? -Is this your first visit to Shrine? -Are you a member of our Parish? -Are you a Shrine Parent? Student? or Teacher? -Are you a member of our Staff? -Are you Alum? Tell us Why Do You Shrine? We are collecting your thoughts, input and insight as to Why Do You Shrine and if you include your name and a phone number, we will begin to share these with the Shrine Community. Your response could win you a $10 gift card. Each week for the next 5 weeks all responses that include a Full Name, Phone Number, Email address and their affiliation with Shrine will be entered into a drawing for a $10 gift card to a local Shrine Supporting Place of Business. If you prefer, it can be completely anonymous (Please Note: We will not sell or use your email in any way other than to collect and confirm your response). Send us as many responses as you like, just send them individually. Enter your response via: www.shrineschools.com/why-shrine/ Or, email your responses to: USB@shrineschools.com Or you can send them via the USPS to: National Shrine of the Little Flower Attention: Why I Shrine 2100 W. 12 Mile Rd Royal Oak, MI 48073-3910 A Reminder Whenever your address, phone number, email, 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! Crisis Pregnancy? Crisis Pregnancy Center can help. Call 248.559.7576 Hurting from an abortion experience? Call Silent No More 800.395.HELP Miscarriage Help? Email: help4miscarriage@gmail.com
www.shrinechurch.com January 12, 2014 Page 13 Catholic Services Appeal CSA Dear Parishioners and Friends, I m writing to thank you for your continuing generosity to our Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) and give you an update on our progress. As you know, the CSA Appeal has helped to bring many blessings to our parish over the years. A special blessing we received this year was the addition of Fr. Patrick Gonyeau to our pastoral staff as an Associate Pastor. Anyone who has had the opportunity to spend even a minute or two in his presence recognizes the joy and spiritual inspiration he brings to those around him. We are so grateful that he is part of our Shrine family. I can t help but give CSA some of the credit for bringing Father Patrick into our lives because gifts to CSA support Sacred Heart Seminary where Fr. Patrick was able to discern and study for the priesthood. I hope that you were pleased that we had the opportunity a couple of weeks ago to hear current seminarians, who are also friends of Fr. Patrick, talk about how their studies are preparing them to serve God s people in the near future. Some day we may be blessed to have one of them join our pastoral staff. As I write this message to you, we have not reached our 2013 goal of $207,846. We need $13,000 of additional donations to successfully end our appeal. If we exceed our target, any excess will be returned directly to our parish. If we do not meet the target, the shortfall will be taken from our general fund. If you have not yet done so, please take this opportunity to make your CSA gift or pledge. If you have already made a gift but feel you can make an additional donation, we hope you will consider doing so. If you are not able to make any gift to our CSA appeal this year, please join us in praying for assistance from those who are able to help. Your prayers in support of all that we do here at National Shrine of the Little Flower are sincerely appreciated and make a difference in our lives. Blessings to all, Cynthia Grzelak Director of Advancement Name: Street Address: City: State: Zip:
Page 14 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Reporting Sexual Abuse To inform the Archdiocese of Detroit regarding the sexual abuse of minors by priests, deacons, and other church personnel and/or to speak to the Victim Assistance Coordinator, contact 866-343-8055. A caller will be requested to provide his or her name and telephone number. All calls regarding complaints of sexual abuse will be returned in a timely manner. This toll free telephone number has been established as part of an effort by the Detroit archdiocese to protect children, young people, and other vulnerable people in our schools, parishes, and ministries. This line is for reporting suspected sexual misconduct or child abuse within archdiocesan institutions and ministries only. Persons with complaints not involving clergy or church personnel should refer to the archdiocesan web site at www.aod.org for contact information for civil authorities.
www.shrinechurch.com January 12, 2014 Page 15 Shrine Devotional Groups Rosary for the Unborn The Rosary for the Unborn is said every Sunday at 5 pm in the Adoration Chapel. Mother of Perpetual Help and Chaplet of Divine Mercy Devotions Tuesdays at 6:45 pm in the St. Thérèse Chapel. Love of God Charismatic Prayer Group Come worship the Lord with us! Every Tuesday night in the St. Thérèse Chapel, we sing praises to the Lord, pray with and for one another, and hear inspiring talks based on the Word of God. St. Paul tells us to be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord (Ephesians 5:18-19). Come join us at 8:00 pm on Tuesdays and share in the gifts of the Holy Spirit! All are welcome! Militia of the Immaculata (founded by St. Maximilian Kolbe in 1917) Join the Militia of the Immaculata prayer group every Wednesday evening at 8 pm in the Martin Room as we pray a rosary, discuss a reading by St. Maximilian Kolbe, and recite several beautiful prayers. For more information, please visit: www.consecration.com. Pray for Vocations 31 Club Pick a day of the month and sign-up at the church entrance. No Dues. No Meetings. Just Prayers. NATIONAL SHRINE of the Little Flower Parish Office 2100 W. 12 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073-3910 Pastoral Staff Parish Main Number... 248.541.4122 Rev. Joseph Lang, Parish Administrator... 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. 48073 Principal, Mrs. Bernadette Sugrue... 248.549.2925 Shrine Catholic Grade School, 1621 Linwood R.O. 48067 Principal, Mrs. Sharon Dixon... 248.541.4622 Director of Admissions, Mrs. Meg Armstrong... 248.549.2925 Religious Education Office Coordinator, Renee Cramer... 248.541.5133 Preschool & Elementary Coordinator, Janie Lynch... 248.541.5133 Youth Minister (9-12 grades), Christine Wist... 248.541.5133 Grades 7/8 Religious Formation, Michael Reece... 248.541.5133 Director of RCIA and Adult Formation, Mr. John LaCroix... 248.374.9045 Parish Staff Chief Financial Officer, Mrs. Andrea Safranski... ext 432 Director of Advancement, Ms. Cynthia Grzelak... ext 455 Fundraising Director, Christine Renner... 248.549.2925 ext 2506 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 248.541.4122, ext. 418 to schedule a time. Shrine Herald Submissions are due Monday by 1 pm. Articles should be emailed 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 800.477.4574, ext. 6326.
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