Youth Ministry and Adult Religious Formation

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Shrine Herald
Royal Oak, MI
January 29, 2006
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“We proclaim Jesus as Lord and ourselves as your servants for His sake.”
Bearings
Notes from Monsignor Easton
The Electronic Age
I have been asked a number of times by some members
of the parish if it is possible to make contributions by direct
deposit or credit card. One person said that they could then
get their frequent flyer miles. Some members of the parish
already have their offerings or tuition payments sent by a
payment service. Some members already make their Master
Plan pledge or pay tuition by credit card.
As I pondered these questions, I realized that, with online
banking, I am writing fewer and fewer checks myself. Some
payments are made automatically through a credit card or my
checking account. And personally, I really like direct deposit of
my paycheck. The age of electronic banking is upon us.
The Stewardship Committee and the Development Office
did some research on the issue, and next weekend we will
have details on how it can and will happen for those who are
interested. It is safe, secure, and easy to use. It will be
convenient for those who use it. I know that I am looking
forward to using it myself. An added benefit is that it will help
the parish cut back on some costs.
Feast of Saint Blaise
Next Friday, February 3, is the Feast of Saint Blaise, Bishop
and Martyr. It is believed that Blaise was martyred in the
persecution of Licinius in the early 4th century. He was bishop
of Sabaste in Armenia and lived in a cave on Mount Argeus.
He was known to be a healer of both men and animals;
according to legend, sick animals would come to him on their
own for help, but would never disturb him at prayer.
Agricola, governor of Cappadocia, came to Sebaste to
persecute Christians. His hunters went into the forests of Argeus
to find wild animals for the arena games, and found many
waiting outside Blaise’s cave. Discovered in prayer, Blaise was
arrested, and Agricola tried to get him to recant his faith. While
in prison, Blaise ministered to and healed fellow prisoners,
including saving a child who was choking on a fish bone; this
led to the blessing of throats on Blaise’s feast day and is
associated with the healing of maladies of the throat.
Traditionally the blessing of throats takes place on his feast day.
Here at the National Shrine of the Little Flower, the
blessing of throats will take place at the conclusion of the
two morning Masses at 6:30 and 8:30 am.
Parish Party
In past years there has been an appreciation party for all
the members of the parish in recognition of the generosity and
time given to the parish. Some years it was held around
Christmas. However, that time of year is so busy. Last year it
was held for Mardi Gras. With Lent being so late, and with
February in need of some cheer, the Parish Council decided to
have the party this year near the Feast of Saint Valentine. Plan
on attending Friday, February 10, in the grade school gym.
This past week, the Life Science Room on the second floor
of the high school and academy was dedicated. It is a stateof-the-art science room. It is the first, but very significant, step
toward the upgrading of all the science rooms at the school,
an important part of the Master Plan. If you have the chance,
stop by and see what is happening.
I would especially like to thank Mr. and Dr. Cardelli and
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Steinmetz for their Master Plan
contributions toward the science programs. I would also like
to express my gratitude to Mr. David Jaeger for the many
hours he spent on design and the actual renovation work. It
is truly a most pleasant atmosphere in which to learn.
Great things can happen when we all work together.
Catholic Schools Week
This coming week we celebrate Catholic Schools Week.
We have so much to celebrate in our community. All three of
our schools are providing a wonderful educational and
spiritual experience for the students of the community. We
are especially proud of our grade school, which received the
distinction of being the only school in Michigan to earn the
title of “National Blue Ribbon School” in 2005. A heartfelt thank
you goes to the faculty and administration at all the schools
for their dedication and commitment to excellence. We also
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Sick List
Ron Alexander
Angela Auerbach
Kim Baker
Judy Copple
Anthony Daish
Jamila Daish
Theresa Dennis
Geralyn Derry
Kevin Dickel
Helen Dunn
Suzanne Fisher
Lynn Frank
Art Gignac
Betty Gignac
Robert Hughes
Mary Beth Johnson
Henry Kienman
Kathleen LaPonsey
Gail Mathieu
Samer Mona
Gloria Navin
Alex Podeawa
Ron Prill
Glenda Sullivan
Anne Tatten
Julia Terbrack
Erma Toth
Frank Ward
Shirley Wicker
Mary-Anne Williams
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Divine Life
Baptized in
Christ
League of the
Little Flower
SHRINE LADIES
GUILD/CCW
Say “I love you” with
a home-baked
treat from the
VALENTINE
BAKE SALE
Come and join us
Wednesday, February 5
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 upon earth...I
will let fall a shower of
roses.”
Come and
Praise
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.
in the Conference Center
February 11 and 12
after 4:30 pm Mass Saturday
and
7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am, 12:30 pm
Masses Sunday
Paula Edson, Chairman, 248.761.5871
Robbie Wilder, Co-Chair, 248.588.4622
Shrine Moms
Take 20 minutes
out of your busy
schedule to join other
moms in praying the
rosary every Monday
in the high school
chapel at 2:30 pm.
This is the perfect
time, you’re already
here to pickup your
children, why not
spend that time in
prayer with other
moms.
Mia Jacqueline,
daughter Paul M.
and Yuh Suhn (Kim)
Kaiser
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National Shrine of the Little Flower
Events Calendar
SUNDAY, JANUARY 29
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3
Masses
7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am;
12:30, 6:00 pm
RCIA Formation
CC-SH
8 am
Preschool RF Program
YR
9 am
Shrine Lending Library
CC-C
10 am
Theology of the Body for Teens
Church/CC-SH 7 pm
Youth Ministry
YR
7 pm
Masses
6:30, 8:30 am
Scripture Study
CC-B
9 am
Shrine Lending Library
CC-C
9:15 am
Girl Scout Troop #445 Cadettes
YR
3 pm
Kairos Retreat Closing
HS
3 pm
Schools Staff Catholic Schools
Week Social
CC-SH
3 pm
Girl Scouts Troop #3068
CC-B
6 pm
Cheerleaders Practice
GS Café
6 pm
Daddy/Daughter Dance
A/HS Gym
7 pm
MONDAY, JANUARY 30
Masses
6:30, 8:30 am
Treble Choir Rehearsal
CR
3:45 pm
Third Grade Service in the Church
Church
4 pm
Elementary Religious Formation
GS
4:30, 6 pm
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31
Masses
6:30, 8:30 am
Treble Choir Rehearsal
CR
3:45 pm
Boy Scouts Troop #1634
GS Café
7:30 pm
Gregorian Chant Workshop
CR
7:30 pm
Love of God Prayer Group
STC
8 pm
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1
Masses
6:30, 8:30 am
Girl Scouts Troop #1511
YR
3 pm
Treble Choir Rehearsal
CR
3:45 pm
Youth Choir Rehearsal
CR
5:30 pm
Cub Scouts Pack #1634
GS Café
6 pm
CYO Spring Sports Late Sign-Up
CC-SH
7 pm
Handbell Choir Rehearsal
CL
7:15 pm
Third Year Men’s Familia
CC-B
7:30 pm
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2
Masses
6:30, 8:30 am
Mothers’ Club Pinochle Group
CC-SH
10:30 am
Girl Scouts First Grade Brownies
YR
3 pm
Treble Choir Rehearsal
CR
3:45 pm
Youth Choir Rehearsal
CR
5:30 pm
Adult Choir Rehearsal
CR
7:30 pm
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4
Mass
Confessions
8:30 am
3-4 pm,
5:30-6:15 pm
Sunday Liturgy
4:30, 6:30 pm
CYO Registration Open House
GS Café
9 am
Hispanic Ministry Spanish
Language Class
CC-A
2 pm
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5
Masses
7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am;
12:30, 6:00 pm
Spanish Mass
4:00 pm
RCIA Formation
CC-SH
8 am
Preschool RF Program
YR
9 am
Shrine Lending Library
CC-C
10 am
Youth Ministry
YR
7 pm
A
AC
CC-SH
CC-A
CC-B
CC-C
CL
CR
GS
HS
STC
YR
Academy
Adoration Chapel, Coughlin Building
Conference Center, Seton Hall
Conference Center, Room A
Conference Center, Room B
Conference Center, Room C
Choir Loft
Choir Room
Grade School
High School
St. Thérèse Chapel
Youth Room
Lending Library
Last Sunday, a large number or catechumens and
candidates preparing to enter or return to the Catholic Church
were presented at Mass. There may be people in your life who
are also being called, but need encouragement. To be better
prepared to answer their questions and concerns, you might
want to watch some of the wide variety of fascinating
conversion story videos available. They include people who
were formerly: Swedish Lutheran; atheist; Episcopal; Nazarene
pastor; Four Square Pentecostal ministers; atheistic Jew;
charismatic non-denominational pastor, Presbyterian,
occultist, Methodist, Assemblies of God, Episcopal, Baptist;
Mormon; Jehovah Witness; Methodist; Anglican; fallen away
Catholics; and more. Lending Library hours are Sundays from
10 am-2 pm and Fridays from 9:15 am-noon, Conference
Center, Room C. For information call Kathy McGuire at
248.541.6834 or JoAn Gilleran at 248.629.4045.
Knights of Columbus
Next Sunday we will have a
Corporate Communion at the 10:45
am Mass. We will have reserved
seating. On this day we will be
showing our support for those Brother
Knights and their families who are
participating in the annual March For
Life in Washington DC this week.
Please join us for coffee and donuts following Mass in the
Conference Center.
We thank all of those Brother Knights and their family
members who came out to help with the Monstrance visit,
the fish fry, the Vocations Dinner, the first round of the
basketball free throw contest and the degree exemplifications
at National Shrine Parish, St. Regis Parish in Bloomfield Hills,
and All Saints Council in Taylor. With a lot of families helping,
much was accomplished. The ladies deserve special
recognition for rolling up their sleeves and being actively
involved as well. Thanks to the Challenge Girls and the Squires
for their help as well.
Several families went the extra mile during the past few
weeks. As such, they were nominated by members of the
Council for special recognition.
Knight of Month
December 2005
William Cybulski
January 2006
Tom Moll
Family of Month
December 2005
Matthew Kennedy (Dawn)
January 2006
George Walters (Mickie)
Youth of Month
December 2005
Nicole Iannotti
January 2006
Nicholas Ilkka
Frank Roche, DD # 55 - K OF C
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Mass Calendar
MONDAY, JANUARY 30
6:30 am Mass
Servers
8:30 am Mass
Servers
Fr. Liberty
Scott Hejka, Brian Anstett
Fr. Maka
Jake Luddy, Kevin Snook
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31
6:30 am Mass
Servers
8:30 am Mass
Servers
Fr. Heppen
Scott Hejka, Brian Anstett
Msgr. Easton
Jake Luddy, Kevin Snook
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1
6:30 am Mass
Servers
8:30 am Mass
Servers
Msgr. Easton
Scott Hejka, Brian Anstett
Fr. Heppen
Jake Luddy, Kevin Snook
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2
The Archdiocese of
Detroit is pleased to
announce its Fourth
Annual
Men’s
Conference
at
Calihan Hall at the
University of Detroit on
March 25. Men are
recognizing that there is more
to life than what they’re
experiencing and that they need to grow in order to survive
in today’s society. These conferences have an element which
Catholic men have missed, such as that found in some
Evangelical-Protestant movements, such as Promise Keepers,
which help rejuvenate the men’s movement. A common topic
that brings out more emotion is a man’s relationship with
God, with his father, with his children, his wife, and with his
community. Men learn from other men how to step up to
lead their families in faith. As laymen, our job is to go out
into the culture, into politics, into the workplace and
rejuvenate it. We are hoping to bring more men into this
experience, 5000 or more to be exact. Contact John Snyder
from the National Shrine of the Little Flower at 248.588.8741
for tickets or information. You can also download a
registration form, and view highlights of previous
conferences, obtain more information on our conference
speakers, and see the schedule at www.mensfellowship.com.
Registration is only $40 in advance. ($50 at the door). A box
lunch is included.
6:30 am Mass
Servers
8:30 am Mass
Servers
Fr. Maka
Luke McCloskey, Sean McQueeney
Fr. Heppen
Lainey Dagher, Erin Scott
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3
6:30 am Mass
Servers
8:30 am Mass
Servers
Fr. Heppen
Luke McCloskey, Sean McQueeney
Fr. Maka
Lainey Dagher, Erin Scott
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4
8:30 am Mass
Servers
Msgr. Easton
Daniel Tresnak, Maxwell Quinn
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5
4:30 pm Mass
Lectors
Servers
Fr. Maka
Bill Barnes, Randy Stephenson
Colleen Hoffmaster, Shannon Mischle
Genevieve Schmidt, Kaitlynn Maddox
Hospitality
Margie Suchyta, Team
6:30 pm Mass
Fr. Heppen
Lectors
Bob Livingston, Mike Howard
Servers
Daniel Donahue, L.T. Elmore
Kenneith Elmore, Kevin Palmer
Paul Palmer, Joel Marquard
Hospitality
Gerald Schaffran, Team
7:30 am Mass
Fr. Heppen
Lectors
Mike Holcomb, Jeff Plymale
Servers
Beth Wloszek, Kaitlin Ostrowski
Holly O’Hara, Abigail Matthews
Hospitality
MaryAnn Skaggs, Team
9:00 am Mass
Fr. Liberty
Lectors
Jonathon Hunacek, Jackie Franklin
Meghan Spork
Servers
Lauren Cerino, Molly Pouch
Emily Ebaugh, Alyssa Cramer
Hospitality
John Burg, Team
10:45 am Mass
Msgr. Easton
Lectors
Suzanne Finlay, Ed Sulak
Servers
Jonah Warshay, Scott Alexander
Frank Peaslee, Kent Peaslee
Emcee
Christopher Jaeger
Hospitality
Wayne Friedman, Team
12:30 pm Mass
Fr. Liberty
Lectors
Dave Uchalik, Marge Caram
Servers
Beth Farwell, Katie Cowan
Monica Kucharek, Kaleigh Sonntag
Hospitality
Hugh Brennan, Team
4:00 pm Spanish Mass
Msgr. Easton
6:00 pm Mass
Fr. Maka
Lectors
Jenn Weber, Jacci Weber, Cait Livingston
Servers
Matthew Mason, Zachary Spork
Jess Moon, Matthew Sutton, Joel Marquard
Hospitality
Tom Torma, Team
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National Shrine of the Little Flower
Mass Intentions
SUNDAY, JANUARY 29
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:30 pm
†Vincenzo Fioreni
6:30 pm
†Cecelia Ballatore
7:30 am
For the Intentions of Thomas
Mabee
9:00 am
†Mike Carron
10:45 am †Dorothy Bolton
12:30 pm †Yousif Aghajoun
6:00 pm
For the Intentions of National
Shrine Parishioners
MONDAY, JANUARY 30
Weekday
6:30 am
†Rev. Lambert Smits
8:30 am
†Julie Fournier
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31
John Bosco, Priest
6:30 am
†Maxine Tumminia
8:30 am
†Sophie Sapia
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1
Weekday
6:30 am
†David Haubert
8:30 am
†Philip LeBlanc
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2
Presentation of the Lord
6:30 am
†Robert Vackner
8:30 am
For the Intentions of Catholic
Radio Benefactors
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3
Weekday
Blaise, Bishop, Martyr
Ansgar, Bishop
6:30 am
†Carletta Karr
8:30 am
†Dysarz and Feyers Families
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4
Weekday
8:30 am
For the Intentions of Carol and
Ron Fourner (45th Wedding
Anniversary)
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:30 pm
†Lucille Labita
6:30 pm
†Frances Popolewski
7:30 am
†Lucille Szynski
9:00 am
For the Intentions of National
Shrine Parishioners
10:45 am †Marilyn Walker
12:30 pm †Victor Malczewski
6:00 pm
†Sean Casey
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Bearings
extend a thank you to the community at large. Without your support, we
would not be able to accomplish all that we are.
Rosie, Carlito, Zoska, and Saba
Rosie seldom barks. Usually it is only one bark which means “open the
door.” It is her way of saying that she needs to go out, or that she wants in.
I can only remember two times in the past five years when she has barked
at strangers, and both times it was good that she did.
Saba, on the other hand, barks at everything and everyone. Sometimes
she hears things we don’t and it seems like she is barking at nothing. She
is much more the watchdog. Luckily she even watches out for good old
friendly Rosie.
Tuition Grant Applications Available
Applications are now available for the Tuition Assistance Program of
the Archdiocese of Detroit. These grants, made available through the
Stewards for Tomorrow campaign, are given to families in need with
students in 1st-12th grades. Grade school and academy grants are $600
and high school grants are $700.
Applications are available at any school office. A pastor signature is
no longer required, however, membership in a parish will be verified
through the pastor before awards are determined. A $19 fee must be
included with the application form, which must be received by the Private
School Aid Service in Lakewood, Ohio by April 3.
There is no longer an “Extenuating Circumstance Process” for parents
to appeal the decision regarding their application. The initial decision will
be final and all award money will be designated; therefore, no more funds
will be available after the awards are determined.
Life Matters
Even after 33 years of legalized abortion, there are still so many who
know so little about the real agenda of the “pro-choice”/pro-abortion
movement. If it were really about “choice,” why is there resistance to give
women all the information about all their choices, not just one? If it were
really about “women’s health,” then why are laws blocked that would
regulate abortion clinics to make them safer or informing women of the
related health risks to abortion including an increased risk of suicide? If it
were really about population control, why do so many countries have
negative population growth and over two million couples wait for years
to adopt? If it were really about “just abortion,” then why do we also see
an increase in infanticide, euthanasia, assisted suicide and killing of life for
genetic research? Please use this time of the 33rd anniversary of Roe vs.
Wade to educate yourself on the real pro-abortion agenda and how it
endangers the dignity and sanctity of all human life – the unborn, the
weak, the disabled, the elderly. Educate yourself so you can talk to relatives,
friends and co-workers on the issue. Don’t assume someone knows the
truth because they are Catholic. Please call the Education Center for Life
at 248.816.8489 or info@edcenterfor life.org to receive materials, or see
www.edcenterforlife.org for their catalog.
Crisis Pregnancy?
Mother and Unborn Baby Care can help! Call 248-559-7576
Hurting from an abortion experience? Call Project Rachel 1-888-RACHEL-8
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Readings of
the Week
Grade School
Spanish
Spanish classes at Shrine Catholic Grade
School are quite exciting these days. Sixth graders
have been working on food vocabulary creating
menus (in Spanish, of course) for the cafes they
own. Fifth graders can tell you what time it is…if
you know how to ask them in Spanish. Fourth
graders continue to work on the days of the week
and months of the year, while our third graders
are playing Spanish BINGO to practice their
alphabet, colors and shapes. They also recite the
Sign of the Cross daily. Second grade students
have worked diligently on the alphabet and are
showing great progress on their numbers. Our
first graders have learned eleven different colors
with the help of a puppet named Rosco. They
also sing a Buenos Dias song beautifully.
Kindergarten students are terrific at greeting you
with hola or adios, and are doing quite well with
their Spanish manners. It’s wonderful to have
such enthusiastic students!
Senora O’Brien
Dr. Kristine Cohn, Secretary’s Regional
Representative from the U.S. Department of
Education, congratulates Shrine Catholic Grade
School students on the 2005 Blue Ribbon Award.
In February, the students will kick off “Paws
With a Cause,” where students are encouraged
to read as many books as they can. The reading
marathon proceeds go toward training and
pairing dogs with disabled people who need
canine assistance. Assisted by Mrs. Mary
Valentage and her daughter Dominique, the
program is meant to encourage reading while
helping others.
Seventh graders entertained an influx of sixth
graders. The goal was to show the sixth graders
all the academy has to offer by taking them
through a mock school day. Each seventh grader
was paired with a sixth grader and showed their
visitors different classes, eating lunch in the
cafeteria, mastering a locker combination in
under three minutes, and so on.
“These visit days really pay off,” said Mrs. Linda
Golombisky. “There are a high percent of sixth
graders who choose to come to the academy.”
In between reading voraciously or
entertaining sixth grade guests, the students
continue to hone their creative skills. The Creative
Writers’ club, facilitated by Mrs. Golombisky, has
been exploring poetry and trying their hands at
song lyrics and slogans. These skills might come
in handy for the music ministry group which,
according to Mrs. Golombisky, “continues to
grow.”
Shannon Finn ‘06
High School
Winter Open House
Upcoming Events
January 29-February 3 Catholic Schools Week
February 4
First Communion
Retreat, RO Senior
Center
Academy
Whoever said winter was the sleepy season
of the school year obviously wasn’t referring to
Shrine Catholic Academy. Academy students are
adding much to their agendas as the school year
rolls along.
Shrine Catholic High School is hosting their Winter
Open House on Thursday, February 9 at 7 pm.
For those students who have been accepted
to the high school (acceptance letters were sent
on January 27), registration for their Freshman
year will take place that evening and they will
receive their official Class of 2010 t-shirts! For
families who have not yet made their decision
regarding high school, including seventh
graders, this will be an opportunity to gain
additional information on the curriculum and
program offerings. You’ll have a chance to meet
some of our faculty and even catch a tour of the
building.
We hope you will join us to learn more about
the exciting things happening at Shrine Catholic
High School. We’ll see you there!
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 29
Dt 18:15-20
1 Cor 7:32-35
Mk 1:21-28
MONDAY, JANUARY 30
2 Sm 15:13-14, 30;
16:5-13
Mk 5:1-20
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31
2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 2425a, 30-19:3
Mk 5:21-43
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY
1
2 Sm 24:2, 9-17
Mk 6:1-6
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2
Mal 3:1-4
Heb 2:14-18
Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3
Sir 47:2-11
Mk 6:14-29
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4
1 Kgs 3:4-13
Mk 6:30-34
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5
Jb 7:1-4, 6-7
1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23
Mk 1:29-39
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National Shrine of the Little Flower
Growing in Faith as a Family . . . Elementary...
4th Sunday in Ordinary
Time: “I know who you
are.”
Dt. 18:15-20, 1Cor 7:32-35, &
Mk 1:21-28
This week’s readings focus on our
ability to know God and recognize His
Presence in our lives. As disciples we are all called to search for God active in
our world. That is why St. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians may rattle a few
cages when first read; giving the impression that somehow the state of
marriage lessens one’s chances of being holy. After all, the Apostle’s words
may lead one to the conclusion that marriage is a distraction or an impediment
to following Christ, increasing one’s anxieties as the man or woman tries to
divide his or her attention between the daily running of a household and
following the Lord. I truly believe what St. Paul is trying to tell us is that
distractions cloud our ability to seek the Lord in all things. When we discover
the presence of God, we know peace. When a man and a woman are joined
together in marriage, the two become one in a sacred union. When either
the husband or wife places outside interests above their relationship the
marriage is threatened, even if this ‘outside interest’ is the Lord.
How does one understand a God who unconditionally loves, is merciful,
kind, and forgiving? To know God is to be in relationship with Him and to do
this, one must begin to understand how to love. In a marriage, the couple
becomes the image and likeness of God as they reflect His unconditional
love for each other, the willingness to sacrifice for each other’s happiness
and well-being, and in the act of childbearing share in the creation of new
life. Beginning as the human experience of love between a child and his or
her parents, this emotion is transformed into the Mystical Love, ultimately
modeling the relationships between Mary, Jesus, and God in the roles of
mother, father, and child.
Beyond being a model of God’s love, the family is a model for the Church.
In St. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, the Apostle writes of the unity of the
Church. He compares the union of husband and wife to the relationship
between Christ and His Church, writing “This is a great mystery.” (Ephesians
5:32a) Some three centuries after Ephesians, St. John Chrysostom called the
family a “micra ecclesia” or “little church.” So important is the role of the family
in establishing and carrying out the work of the Christ on earth that Church
Documents recognize the Christian family “constitutes a specific revelation
of and realization of ecclesial communion, and for this reason it can and
should be called a domestic church” (Lumen Gentium 11; CCC 2204).
St. Paul’s Letter to the Corinthians is not about who is worthy and who is
not of seeking the Lord, but rather is a message of the importance of finding
the peace of Christ present in our relationships. Through the love shown to
each other, parents bring the face of Christ alive to each other and their
children. Marriage requires unconditional love, a letting go of our own wants
and needs and sacrificing them to the desires of our spouse. If there is
reciprocal love, a man and a woman in union will reflect in a very real and
visible way the Presence of Jesus and the Mystery of the Incarnation, alive
through the manifestation of love in union with Christ.
The importance of the family cannot be underestimated. When the family
is strong, the Church is strong. The family as domestic Church, when modeling
Christ’s Church, will not only strengthen in faith and love, but will manifest
itself ultimately in a vibrant and growing Church on earth. J. A. Maten
Reflections from
St. Thérèse of Lisieux
Comparing the love of a parent
to the love God has for His children is
one way St. Thérèse of Lisieux understood her
relationship with God. Therese saw herself as a little
child, helpless as an infant and totally reliant on
the Love of God and Jesus, through the workings
of the Holy Spirit. St. Thérèse wrote, “I know God.
He is a father, a mother, who in order to be happy
must have his child upon his knee, resting on his
heart.” There is simplicity in her relationship with
God and it is this: to remain in God’s presence in
order to please Him. Parents understand well the
persistence of a toddler as the little one frantically
follows them around constantly underfoot, not
wanting to lose sight of the most important people
in their world. It is through these simple images
Thérèse guides common people to experience and
understand the simplicity of God’s love for us and
our love for Him.
Miracle of the Loaves and the
Fishes First Communion Retreat
Saturday, February 4, RO Senior
Community Center
All students preparing to receive First
Communion this spring should plan on attending
this special retreat. Through the Miracle of the
Loaves and the Fishes, we will learn about the
Miracle of the Eucharist through stories, songs, and
bread making. We will also make a special t-shirt
as a keepsake of the day. For convenience the
retreat will be held in two sessions: 9-10:30 am and
11 am-12:30 pm at the Royal Oak Senior Center,
located at 3500 Marais. Registration is required;
forms have been sent home with the students. If
you need another form they are available in the
Religious Formation Office.
www.shrinechurch.com
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Youth Ministry and Adult Religious Formation
Sunday Night Gatherings, 9-12 Gr.
Adult Formation
Who Am I?
Dr. Ray Guarendi: Standing Strong
as Parents
February 12 and 19 7pm, Conference Center
The Shrine youth group is excited to present a two part series entitled
Who Am I? All high school youth are invited to attend these two evenings
where, together, we will explore who we are in Christ in light of our final
destiny. Our presenter for this evening will be Carolyn Kitz from Fr. Gabriel
Richard High School in Ann Arbor. Plan on coming for this fun and informative
evening. Dinner will also be provided for all you hungry high schoolers.
Contact Mrs. Garlow at [email protected] or at 248.541.4122 ext
439 for more information.
Mission Trip Transportation Need
This summer 26 youth and adults from Shrine will be traveling to Eastern
Kentucky for the annual mission trip. We are in need of two 15 passenger
vans for this trip. If you can help please contact Mrs. Mary Garlow at
248.541.4122 ext 439 or email [email protected].
Cross Connections Ministry Opportunities, 7-12 Gr.
Child Care Volunteers
Sunday, January 29, 6:30-9 pm, Youth Room
Thanks to all who have volunteered! We have all the help we need. Those who
have already signed up to assist with babysitting for the Dr. Ray talk should meet
in the Youth Room at 6:30 pm to work.
Focus:HOPE Food Distribution
Saturday, February 11, 8:45 am, Youth Room
Strong, able bodied teens and parents are needed to travel down to the Ferndale
Food Distribution Center and help unload the truck and sort food for the needy.
We will meet in the Youth Room and caravan down together. Adult drivers/
chaperones are required. Email Mrs. Garlow at [email protected] to
attend.
Marianhill 8th Grade Retreat
March 18 and 19
This lively overnight retreat is held at the Marianhill Retreat Center in Dearborn.
Candidates will participate in scripture re-enactments, reflections, and activities
focusing on their preparation for Confirmation. Departure is 5 pm Saturday,
returning Sunday at 1:30 pm. Cost for this great experience is $60. The Religious
Formation Office should receive permission slips and money no later than
February 27. Payment must be turned in with signed permission slips, which
may be found under the Youth Ministry link at www.shrinechurch.com. We also
need adult volunteers to chaperone overnight for this event. Marianhill is for
candidates in eighth grade or older.
NET Ministry 7th and 8th Grade Retreat
March 31, 5:30-9 pm, Shrine Catholic High School Media Center
This retreat is lead by NET Ministry, a group of college-aged young adults who
dedicate a year to traveling across the country spreading the Word of God. Full
of praise, song, skits, and fun, the evening is designed to open eyes and hearts to
God. This retreat is open to students in seventh and eighth grades, and costs $5.
The Religious Formation office needs permission slips and money no later than
February 27. Payment must be turned in with signed permission slips, which
may be found under the Youth Ministry link at www.shrinechurch.com.
January 29, 7:15 pm, Church
Author and popular Catholic radio personality
Dr. Ray Guarendi is coming to the National Shrine to
speak to parents on Standing Strong, joining us on
Sunday, January 29 following the 6:00 pm Mass. Dr.
Ray’s sense of humor and parenting advice comes
from years of experience with his own ten children.
Join us for an evening of laughs and tips on how to
raise morally upright children in today’s world.
Babysitting will be provided for children in pre-school
through grade four in the youth room. Parents must
RSVP to [email protected] for this service.
Faith and Family Parenting
Workshops
January 30, February 6, February 13,
6:30-8:15 pm, Shrine Catholic HS Cafe
Today’s world is often hostile to living the faith.
While ministering to Shrine youth, certain questions
and topics keep rising to the surface. To aid parents
and families in addressing these issues in the home,
we are offering a series of workshops for adults. Hope
you can join us for the following:
January 30: I want to be Holy…but not just yet!
We will take a look into adolescent faith development,
what is ‘normal’ behavior, how faith develops into mature
faith, and how to support your children and adolescents
in their search for God.
February 6: Living in the Valley…Wish we were on the
Mountain!
How do we incorporate the spiritual into our everyday
lives? How do we help our children do the same? How do
we mesh the ‘head knowledge’ of our religious teachings
with the ‘heart’ knowledge of being a people of faith.
February 13: Yes! Catholics are Christians
What is the Church that Christ founded? If Jesus
founded one true Church, why do we have so many
different denominations and churches? Who is Christian
and what does that mean? Why do Catholics believe in
the Sacraments, and Mary? Where do the teachings of the
Church come from? We will delve into Scripture and
Tradition to answer these questions.
Superheroes of Faith and Justice
Film Series
February 19, 7:30 pm, Seton Hall
Join host Anthony Butina for February’s
“Superheroes of Faith and Justice” film series.
Recognizing February as Black History Month, we will
celebrate the life of the Mother of the Civil Rights
Movement by viewing and reflecting on the made
for TV movie, The Rosa Parks Story. Bring a drink and
snack to share. Be sure to mark your calendars for
next month’s feature on March 19: St. Patrick: The
Legend of Ireland.
Have you thought about your Lenten Resolutions?
Consider this for your list:
I will volunteer my time at the Shrine Fish Bake!
It is time again to call out all those kind souls who are able to give
some time on one (or all) of the Fridays during Lent. The jobs vary, but the
reward is constant! A great time to be had while helping the National Shrine!
Please consider one or more of the jobs listed below. If something
strikes your fancy, please make a check by it and make note of your Friday
availability. Then return the bottom half in the collection basket or to the
Grade School Office by Sunday, February 12.
The Fish bakes begin Friday, March 3 and run every Friday
through April 14, featuring fish from Superior Fish Market and our
own famous cheesy potatoes!
We need you!! Let’s make a difference together!
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Name________________________________________________________
Phone________________________________________________________
Friday availability: please circle all dates you are available:
March 3
March 10
March 17
March 24
March 31
April 7
April 14
Dinners are served from 4:30-7:30 pm
Please check the areas that you are interested in working.
____Serving of beverages
____Receiving of inventory (Tuesday am-1 hr)
____Preparation of Cheesy Potatoes
(Thursday from 1-3 pm)
____Set up (Friday from 1-4 pm)
____Writing of Orders
____Preparation of Carry Out Dinners
____Purchase of pop/ice
____Weekly laundry of aprons/towels
____Kitchen Staff (Filling of orders)
____Wait Staff (Serving of dinners)
____Busing of tables
____Dishwasher
____Selling of Raffle Tickets
____Scooping of Ice Cream Sundaes
____Clean-up from 7:30-9 pm
____Taking care of pop returnables
____Phone reminder calls
Note: Please don’t feel like you have to have experience in the restaurant business to volunteer.
This is a fun evening and a great way to meet fellow parishioners. All jobs are for adults only
except for clean up. If you are in seventh grade or up and want to volunteer you need to have your
mom or dad working a job with you.
Please contact Betty Tomezak with any questions at [email protected] or 248.544.0679 or
Monica Proschek at 248.549.2409 or Laurie Miller at 248.515.3752.
During Lent, we should live as children of the light, performing actions good, just and true.
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Military
Sgt Daniel J. Allen,
USMC
Capt Eric Ansorge
PhD, US Army
Capt David Cibik, US
Army
LCpl Zachary S.
Copley, USMC
Isaac Coury, US Navy
Lt. Col. Thomas M.
Doman, USMC
LCPL Michael Fern,
USMC
TSgt Kevin W. Geary,
USAF
Lt Troy Perry Glendye,
USCG
Joseph Haddad,
USMC
Sgt Philip Huber,
USMC
2nd Lt. Timothy
Hughes, USAF
Peter Laperriere, US
Navy
Capt. Brent E. Lilly
USMC
GS13 Dan Marem MI
BN
Aaron Mingle, US
Navy
Matthew Mitchell, US
Navy
Jeffery Nehil, US
Army
Capt. Ben O’Rourke,
USMC
Capt. Loren D.
Penney, US Army
1st Lt. David N.
Roberts, USMC
SSgt. Nathan Rowe,
USMC
Lt. Col. Eric J.
Simpson, FA
2nd Lt. Eric Sullivan,
USAF
Capt. Michael Szalma,
US Army
Capt. James Sullivan,
USAF
PV2 Christopher M.
Villerot, US Army
Spec. David Wittla, US
Army
National Shrine of the Little Flower
continued from page 7
Shrine Catholic Schools
Hockey Club
More info, including rink maps, can be found
at www.shrinehockey.com.
Pray for our Retreatants
We hope you will pray with us for the 35
students, seven student leaders and five adult
leaders who will be attending a Kairos Retreat
this week. Please keep them in your thoughts and
prayers as they spend a week on God’s Time, in
prayer and reflection.
Coca-Cola Scholar
Congratulations to Senior Shannon Finn for
being one of 2000 students nationwide to be
named a semi-finalist in the 2005-06 Coca-Cola
Scholars program. This program awards $1.8
million each year to high school seniors meeting
their qualifications. These students have
demonstrated outstanding leadership,
achievements and potential. Finalists will be
announced at the end of February and will earn
a trip to Atlanta, GA to participate in interviews
to determine the level of award. Congratulations
Shannon!
Shrine Catholic Athletics
find scores and schedules
online at
www.shrineschools.com
South Oakland Shelter
Fundraiser
Several months ago we notified you that the
South Oakland Shelter, an organization that
National Shrine Parish has supported for several
years, was sponsoring a cookbook fundraiser.
These cookbooks are now available for $15 each.
The book contains approximately 200 easy to
prepare dishes, some of which were submitted
by National Shrine parishioners. To obtain your
copy call Mike Franz 248.545.1449.
Food Collection
The St. Vincent de Paul Society would like to
thank everyone for your continued generosity
of last weekend’s food collection. Your generous
contributions will be used to help the hungry and
needy in our community.
Shrine Ladies Guild
The Shrine Ladies Guild/
CCW Bake Sale will be held on
Saturday, February 11 after
4:30 pm Mass and Sunday,
February 12 after 7:30, 9:00,
10:45 am and 12:30 pm
Masses in the Conference Center.
We are hoping you will answer the call to
please bake a treat to donate for sale. If you are
available to help sell after one of the Masses,
please contact Chairman Paula Edson at
248.761.5871 or Co-chair Robbie Wilder at
248.588.4622.
Baked goods can be dropped off at the
Conference Center on Saturday after 3 pm and
before 12:30 pm on Sunday.
Saint Valentine’s Day History
Did you know………
1. St. Valentine’s Day is rooted in the Roman
festival of Lupercalia, which was celebrated on
February 15 in honor of the Roman god
Lupercus.
2. On Lupercalia, a young man would draw
the name of a young woman in a lottery and
then keep the woman as a companion for a year.
3. Pope Gelasius I changed the lottery to
have both men and women draw the names of
saints; who would then become their patron
saint for the year.
4. St. Valentine became the patron of this
new feast.
Find out who your patron saint is for the
coming year.
Come celebrate St. Valentine’s Day with us
on February 10 in the grade school gym
gym. See
the ad in today’s Herald for further details.
Warming Center
National Shrine Parish and Berkley
Community Church will be hosting the South
Oakland Warming Center together from
February 26-March 11. We are able to continue
this ministry to the homeless with the help and
generosity of many parish and community
volunteers.
Many volunteers are needed to help with
hosting activities, meal preparations and food
donations. To volunteer, please contact Mike
Franz at 248.545.1449, Mary Ellen Deal at
248.435.5179, Karen Ciambelli at 248.398.
0457, Randy Husaynu at 248.321.8487 or Ken
Doman at 248.544.9543.
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National Shrine of the Little Flower
We thank all of those who donated for the Christmas flowers
In loving memory and honor of..
Robert G.
Mr. and Mrs. Enrique L.
Alojipan
Julie Fournier Andrews
Joseph and Mary
Angelovick
Margaret A. Artis
Frank Bacholzky
Regina Bacholzky
Joseph Baczkowski
Robert K. Baker
John Barnier
Albert Batchik
Mr. and Mrs. Hubert
Bettendorf
Mrs. Eulah Biby
Cass and Mary Boginski
Franceso Bonetti
Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Boughner
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence E.
Bradford, Sr
Anthony Brunetti
Margaret Budzinski
Elbin (Al) I. Burke
Brenda Campbell
Jorge Carrera
Rocco and Mary Caruso
Eugene and Marie Cauley
Carol Ann Cedroni
Jennie A. Ceglarek
Adalaide and Amos
Chabot
Amos and Geraldine
Chabot
John and Helen Cheslik
S.E. Chocholek
Frances H. Clancy
Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Connolly
Geraldine Coury
Walter and Margaret
Cullen
Carol DeMerle
Clarine De Reu
Robert Dery "Papa"
Francis Desmarais, Jr
Thomas P. DiGiacomo, Jr
Anna and Robert Dobry
Betty Doherty
John and Helen Domka
JoAnn O'Donahue
George Dreschslin, Sr
Clifford O. Durand
Louis Dwyer
Nathalie Sabine
Egnotovich
Bud Ferguson
Michael Fitzpatrick
Rose Mary Fitzpatrick
Josephine Flood
Aidan Foley
Terry Foley
Timothy Foley
Sally Ann Forough
Ricardo Garcia
Goren Genter
Abdul Ghafur
Hilda Gonzalez
Will and Grace Gordon
Charles Gottschalk
Mary Grady
Ernest L. and Josephine
Grossi
Pail and Frances Groth
Raymond Frederick
Peter Haderlein
Charles and Mary Haffey
Joseph Hanna
Father Florance Haste
Alice Hatala
David and Patricia
Hatfield
Nan Head
Owen Hegarty
Katie Heintz
Ken and Margarent
Heitchue
Bob Hogeboom
Norman Robert Hoemke
George Houdek
Edward Jos. Hramiec
Robert and Diane Jankow
Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Jedrzejewski
Elaine M. Joliat
H.R. Keith
Evelyn Kendziorski
John Kendziorski
Patricia Ann Kendziorski
Spif Kerivan
Andrew and Angeline
Killiany
Ben F. Kissick
Jim Klote
Mr. and Mrs. C. Kole
Harry Kowalski
Helen Kowalski
Frank Kudwa, Sr
Roy Kumm
Joseph and Helen Kunas
Elise Kunkel
William and Helen
Kurkowski
David Kwapisz
Elton LaBelle
Mr. and Mrs. Ben and
Lucille LaBita
Romeo Lamarra
Mr. and Mrs. J. Lamarra
Sylvester and Kate Lana
Frances Lany
Dave Lareau
Rakph and Helen Lau
Edward Laura
Bernard LeAnnais
Mr. and Mrs. A. G.
Lenigen
Sheila Lenigen
Ida and Joseph Leroux
Rudy Leroux
Catherine Lordon
Anne Cecelia Lowes
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Ludack
Henry Lukasiewicz
Helen Mahnke
Leonard Malkowski
John A Manzo
Rose Marrone
Walter Maurer
Joseph Mazurek
Peter and Frances
McGuire
Rita McMullen
Leo and Caroline
Meginley
Harald Meininger
Walter and Ada Michelin
Emmett and Jacqueline
Mills
Ignie Mitskavich
Irene Mitskavich
Henry J. Mittelstaedt
Mrs. Francis Morelli
Mr. Frank Morelli
George and Virginia
Mudie
Virginia Muldoon
Bob and Vi Nadolski
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Nebel
Ralph Neri
Daniel Nern
Elide Niffeler
Leo Niffeler
Mire Nue and Baby
Florence Olejniczak
Leona Olejniczak
Leonard and Nicholus
Olejniczak
Walter Olejniczak, Sr
Norbert O'Meara
Mr. and Mrs. Clement H.
Ostdiek
Chester Jr. and Lillian
Ostrowski
Francis Partyka
Emil Pavlovics
Walter Pecko
Grace Pellerito
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Perry
Mr. Francis Peterson
Frank and Ernestine Petri
Antonio Pivetti
Rosa Presotto Pivetti
Oscar and Beatrice
Pomaville
Lena Pricer
William C. Pricer
Mr. and Mrs. Ned Randau
Dominic Rea
Tony Rea
Richard Michael Reading
William R. Regenold
George and Irene Reichel
Genevieve Reid
Victor Reid, Sr
Thomas and James Reilly
Michelle Rimatzki
Stephen Riske
Dorothy Roberts
John B. Rohr
Pauline Salvato
Donald J. Samulski
Ronald C. Scherr, loving
father
Ruth Maxine Schiop
June Schmidt
Frank and Celine Schulte
Gary Schwarzenberg
Paul Outto and Stella
Schwarzenberg
Wm. Sehn
Woody Shantz
Clyde Shepard
Mr. Dick Sherman
Mr. and Mrs. James Shirk,
Sr
John and Marcella Sidor
Stanley J. Sidor
Lottie Sikorski
Marguerite Sikorski
Brian Joseph Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Philip J.
Smith, Sr
Fr. Lambert Smits, CICM
Lynn J. Springer
Moreyra Stacey
Glen Thomas
Gordon and Elsie Thomas
Mildred Thompson
Grace Tillard
Anita Tolentino
Beatrice Tomaszewski
Edward Tomaszewski
Mr. Henry Tomaszycki
Charlotte A. Townsend
Jolan Vida
Joseph Vida
Maruja Vieiro
Neal and Helen Waldrop
Albert Walker
Christiane Bonetti
Wasmes
Douglas Watt
Thomas Whitton
Diane Wiechec
Charles and Rose Williams
Roscoe and Teresa Witzke
John and Jimmy Wolf
Jean Yee
J.C. Young
Joseph Yousif
Margaret H. Zeunen
Deceased members of
the
Ballestar Family
Battersby Family
Bienkowski Family
Budinski Family
John Cavanaugh Family
Danaher Family
Donlon Family
Frederick Family
Furtak Family
Gallagher Family
Gilligan Family
Holubeck Family
Hoffman Family
Hogeboom Family
Horton Family
Willard E. Jones Family
Kiley Family
Kole Family
Kolodziej Family
Legaspi Family
Luaglia Family
Malozewski Family
Mansfield Family
McNeff Family
McWilliams Family
Megalizzi Family
Messing Family
Murphy Family
Nays Family
O'Leary Family
O'Malley Family
Perrigo Family
Pinto Family
Procopio Family
Quinlan Family
Rodger Family
Rohde Family
Saindon Family
Schorn Family
Stahl Family
Szajna Family
Tolson Family
Van Rohr Family
Webster Family
Wilding Family
Williams Family
Writt Family
Zander Family
All souls who have passed
in 2005
Giving thanks for this
years' blessings
May our Holy Shrine be
blessed
All of the soldiers who
have lost their lives in
Iraq and Afghanistan
My grandparents, father,
aunts and uncles
All souls in purgatory
Soldiers and sailors
Sanyi
Our deceased family
members
My grandparents Manuel
and Maria, and my
brother, Alex
Our Lady of the Miraculous
Medal
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Virgin!"
All my cancer patients
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80 years.....
June 2006 will mark the 80th Anniversary of the first Mass celebrated at the
National Shrine of the Little Flower Parish.
THE SACRISTY continued from last week
Both the prie-dieu or sacristy cards and the altar-cards are hand-lettered in clear Papal Bull Script.
Six panels on each vesting-case have been inscribed with the vesting prayers illustrated by appropriate
symbols, original in design. These are done in relief, gilded with 23 karat gold leaf. The script is mediaeval.
The colors blue and red, typical of mediaeval illumination work, are predominant. It required extreme
diligence and patience to remove the wax finish only within the outlines of the design.
The two distinct sets of panels illustrate the two accepted interpretations of the vestments: the moral (the
virtues) and the allegorical (the Passion).
Panels of the Virtues
“Ad amictum . . .” Hope, “the helmet of salvation,” guards the mind against the flaming breath of Satan,
while the sword “which is the word of God,” wounds and hampers the serpent in its attack. The helmet mentioned in the prayer recalls the armor of the Christian as described by St. Paul (Eph. 6, 13-17). Thus the idea
of the Christian’s warfare has been partially developed in the following panels.
“Ad albam . . .” Innocence, obtained through the merits of Christ is symbolized by the doves at the
fountain. The keynote of this panel is the whiteness of innocence and the gold of pure joy. An Angel with
flaming wings, clad in golden armor—” the breast-plate of righteousness,” looks upward to God and holds his
hands extended in prayer. His wings are upborne by lilies; this idea was suggested by an ancient Oriental
symbol of aspiration.
“Ad cingulum . . .” Chastity. A lily amid a red thorny spray adorns the initial. The thorns are mysteriously
flowering at the tips—as if to suggests the reward of chastity’s rigor. Below is a golden fortress. Chastity has
the frailty of a flower that must be jealously guarded, and the strength of an embattled fortress.
“Ad manipulum . . .” Sorrow and toil. The symbols of toil—thistles, wheat and a hoe, are combined in the
initial. Below, an Angel, holding “the pearl of great price” in the palm of his hand, indicates with joyous,
wondering attitude the greatness of the eternal reward.
“Ad stolam . . .” Justice and immortality. The torch of good example is held high to guide many through
the night.
“Ad casulum . . .” Charity. The parted flame leaping heavenward and bending earthward symbolizes the
love of God and of man. Charity obtains the final victory over the enemy: thus, the banner, and the dead
serpent below it.
The side panels decorated with redbirds, robins and grapevines symbolize the joyousness of the soul in
the vine which is Christ.
Panels of the Passion
A correlated theme is developed in these panels. The allegorical sense of the
vestments is illustrated within the initial letter, while below the divine attributes of the
One Who suffered “all these things” are recalled.
“Ad amictum . . .” The veil with which His eyes were covered is draped before the
initial. Below is the traditional Eye of God. While men veiled His eyes. He was gazing at
their past and their future.
“Ad albam ...” The fool’s garment is depicted above; the Book of Wisdom with seven
seals, flanked by the A—, is shown below. Herod mocked Christ as a fool for His silence.
Christ was silent because Herod’s darkened mind could not have understood words of
continued next week
Eternal Wisdom.
Excerpts from Hutting, Reverend A.M. Shrine of the Little Flower Souvenir Book. Royal Oak, MI, 1936.
Available for purchase at the National Shrine Gift Shop.
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Perpetual Eucharistic
Adoration
Open Hours
We are in need of several volunteers to
commit to a weekly holy hour. Currently, there is
no one scheduled for the following holy hours.
2-3 am
Sat
10-11 am
Tue
2-3 pm
Wed
8-9 pm
Tue, Sat
9-10 pm
Sat
Partners Needed
We are also in need of many volunteers to
be prayer partners for the following holy hours
for which only one person is scheduled:
12-1 am
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
4-5 am
Sun, Tue, Fri, Sat
5-6 am
Sun, Sat
6-7 am
Mon, Wed
7-8 am
Sun
8-9 am
Sun, Thu, Sat
9-10 am
Mon, Wed, Thu
10-11 am
Thu
11 am-noon Sun, Fri
noon-1 pm Sun, Tue
1-2 pm
Sun, Tue, Fri, Sat
2-3 pm
Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat
3-4 pm
Sun, Wed, Fri
4-5 pm
Sun, Fri, Sat
5-6 pm
Sat
6-7 pm
Fri, Sat
7-8 pm
Sat
8-9 pm
Fri
9-10 pm
Sun, Mon, Fri
10-11 pm
Sat
11 pm-12 am Fri
Divisional Leader and Hourly
Captains Needed
We are in need of two volunteers to act as
Captains and oversee the 2 pm or 5 pm holy
hours. We also need a volunteer to act as
afternoon Divisional Leader and oversee the 125 pm holy hours. A description of the role and
responsibilities of each is included in the back of
the Sign-In Book under the “Roles.”
Visitors
The Adoration Chapel is open 24 hours a
day, seven days a week, to all drop-in visitors who
wish to spend some quiet time in prayer before
our Lord. Use the east doors to the Coughlin
Building. These doors are normally locked so use
the knocker or doorbell to gain entry. Please signin in the book on the windowsill in the vestibule.
Direct inquiries to Theresa Dysarz at 248.
559.2781.
Royal Oak, Michigan
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Parish Office
2123 Roseland, R.O. 48073 .............................................................................................. 248.541.4122
Rev. Msgr. William H. Easton, Pastor ......................................................................................... ext 415
Rev. Michael Heppen, CSC, Assoc .............................................................................................. ext 412
Rev. Robert Liberty, Assoc ............................................................................................................ ext 416
Rev. Tomasz Maka, Assoc ............................................................................................................. ext 419
Director of Liturgical Music, Mr. Rob Abbott .......................................................................... ext 442
Christian Service, Sister Noreen Ellison, SC ............................................................................. ext 411
National Shrine Director, Mr. Jack Hoolehan ........................................................................ ext 418
Director of Development, Ms. Laurie Bilkie-Snyder .............................................................. ext 432
Shrine Herald Editor, Ms. Heather Curtis ................................................................................. ext 448
Parish Education
Shrine Catholic High School, 3500 W 13 Mile Rd. R.O. 48073
Principal, Mrs. Gabrielle Erken .................................................................................... 248.549.2925
Shrine Catholic Academy, 3500 W 13 Mile Rd. R.O. 48073
Principal, Mrs. Gabrielle Erken .................................................................................... 248.549.2928
Shrine Catholic Grade School, 1621 Linwood R.O. 48067
Principal, Mrs. Sharon Dixon ....................................................................................... 248.541.4622
Religious Education
Director of Religious Education, Mrs. Judy Maten .............................................. 248.541.5133
Youth Ministry, Mrs. Mary Garlow (9-12 grades) ................................. 248.541.4122 ext 439
Director of Adult Formation, Mr. John LaCroix .................................................... 248.543.6955
Director of Recruiting, Ms. Laurie Bilkie-Snyder ......................................... 248.541.4122 ext 432
Office Hours
Monday - Friday ...................................................... 9 am-12:15 pm, 1:15 pm-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
Second Saturday of the Month ................................................................................. 5:30 pm-6:30 pm
Second Sunday of the Month .............................................................. 6:30 am-after 6:30 pm Mass
Gift Shop Hours
Monday - Friday ......................................................................................................................... 1 pm-4 pm
Saturday ...................................................................................................... 7:30 am-after 6:30 pm Mass
Sunday .................................................................................................................................... 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
Tuesday and Thursday after 6:30 am Mass, Saturday 3-4 pm and after 5:30-6:15 pm.
Sacrament of Baptism
Sunday at 2 pm. Please contact Charlene in the Parish Office at ext 410.
Sacrament of Marriage
Parish members, please contact Cheryl in the Parish Office at ext 413 at least six months in
advance.
Pastoral Care of the Sick and Homebound
Notify the Parish Office of illness, hospitalization, nursing home status as soon as possible.
Parish Tours
Docents are on duty from 10 am-4 pm Monday - Saturday except during services. Groups of
10 or more call Diane Stock at 248.541.4122 ext 414.
Shrine Herald
Submissions are due Monday by 1 pm. Articles should be emailed to
[email protected] to be considered for publication.
While we urge our readers to consider patronizing our advertisers, we cannot and do not
endorse their conduct or performance. For information on advertising in the Shrine Herald,
please call 800.521.4486.
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communitywith
with
compassion
compassionand
andrespect
respectfor
for96
99years.
years.
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