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NATIONAL SHRINE of the Little Flower
July 27, 2014
Shrine Herald
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Please pray for
the sick of our
parish
Victor Abai
Maurine Bain
Earl Bossenberry
Deanna Conway
Lisa Marie Coutinho
Selma Coutinho
Teri Coutinho
Norma D’Aoust
Marianne Dayton
Charles Dlima
Dora Dlima
Kathy Duaso and Family
Gerry Flood
Brian Gould
Kebba Jammeh
William F. Janelle III
Darlene Kowalski
Therese Lasswell
Kristy (Andrus) Lynch
Susan M.
Jan Maloney
Robert Maybee
Kausha Muthukude
George Nicoletti
Diane Puvalowski
Bill Rodgers
Philip Sever
Vera Elliott Skinner
Erika Soeding
Michael Stack
Dennis Van Stednas
Deanna Swincicki
Justin Townsend
Fred Wolfe, Sr.
Karl Wolfe
Shrine Herald
National Shrine of the Little Flower
Become Better Informed
A Town Hall forum to Discuss Rate-Setting of Medicaid
and Future Funding of the Mental Health System
Last October, the Michigan Department of Community Health (DCH) implemented its
Medicaid rate-setting plan that “re-bases” or re-distributes Medicaid dollars for FY14
evenly across the ten Michigan “Pre-paid Inpatient Health Plans” (PIHP), which in our
case is the Oakland County Community Mental health Authority (OCCMHA).
OCCMHA had to reduce its budget by $14 million dollars during FY14; about $9.2
million represents funding for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
OCCMHA used its reserve funds to cover most of these reductions during FY14. Core
provider agencies had to also implement reductions in expenditures.
Beginning on October 1, 2014, the OCCMHA may have to cope with yet another
round of budgetary shortfalls. Depending upon the Medicaid rate-setting decisions for
FY15, the current projections for such decreases might be an additional $8 - $10 million
for services on behalf of children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Town Hall Forum on Medicaid Rate-Setting and
the Future Funding of the Mental Health System
Wednesday, July 30, 2014, 7 - 9 pm
Troy Community Center
3179 Livernois, Troy, MI 48084
(on the west side of Livernois, just north of Big Beaver Road [16 Mile Road])
Speakers
Willie Brooks, Executive Director, Oakland County CMH Authority
(Invited) Liz Knisely, DCH, Director of CMH Services
Jerry Provencal, Executive Director, MORC, Inc.
Moderator: Tom Kendziorski, Executive Director, The Arc of Oakland County, Inc.
Sponsored by The Arc of Oakland County, Inc. and
The Oakland County Regional Inclusive Community Coalition
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D.T.P.S.
In the long version of the Gospel today we read about three more parables. At the
end Jesus asks his disciples “Do you understand all these things?” Their response is
just as important as the question since Jesus has been working hard to explain the
parables to them more clearly. Their “Yes” response indicates something deeper
since Jesus said the crowds would LACK understanding. This meant the disciples
were like the seed that fell on good soil and bears fruit. He is telling us that we
need to have an understanding of the parables in order to set us apart from the
crowds.
Jesus also refers to his disciples as scribes. True scribes were, according to the book
of Sirach, able to “penetrate the subtleties of parables” unlike the scribes and
Pharisees who opposed Jesus and did not understand even the simple parables.
The really important lesson Matthew wants us to learn from Jesus is that to be a true
disciple of Him, we MUST understand the parables and we MUST put them into
practice or action daily. This week I challenge us to re-read chapter 13 from the
Gospel of Matthew and look at each parable and how we are personally called to
know the full value of God’s kingdom.
In Christ, Deacon Tom
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Divine Life
Baptized in
Christ
Kirsteen Bella Marie
daughter of Kirk
Duncan and Tracey
Jolley
Serafina Grace
daughter of Daniel
and Gina (Giattino)
Rozak
Bruno Carlo son of
Carlos and Luz (Rojas
Salas) Sandoval
Life Matters
Margaret Sanger, founder of the International Planned Parenthood Federation, was a
proponent of forced eugenics, segregation, abortion, birth control and sexual immorality.
Her justification for many of her positions was that women were enslaved and must be
free… Woman must have her freedom - the fundamental freedom of choosing whether
or not she shall be a mother and how many children she will have.” After the decision of
the Supreme Court in favor of Hobby Lobby against the HHS mandate, many pro-abortion
advocates spoke out against the decision because it limits women’s freedoms.
But what exactly is freedom… Defined in the Catechism of the Catholic Church
1731 Freedom is the power, rooted in reason and will, to act or not to act, to do
this or that, and so to perform deliberate actions on one's own responsibility. By
free will one shapes one's own life. Human freedom is a force for growth and
maturity in truth and goodness; it attains its perfection when directed toward
God, our beatitude.
1732 As long as freedom has not bound itself definitively to its ultimate good
which is God, there is the possibility of choosing between good and evil, and thus
of growing in perfection or of failing and sinning. This freedom characterizes
properly human acts. It is the basis of praise or blame, merit or reproach.
1733 The more one does what is good, the freer one becomes. There is no true
freedom except in the service of what is good and just. The choice to disobey
and do evil is an abuse of freedom and leads to "the slavery of sin.
St. Paul also tells us:
For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your
freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence, but through love become slaves to
one another. For the whole law is summed up in a single commandment, ‘You
shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ (Galations 5:13-14)
Freedom for the Christian is to choose Jesus Christ. It is freedom for, it is not freedom from.
It is freedom for God, freedom for good, freedom for choosing the right. While our society
may consider abortion and euthanasia a “freedom of choice”, these are only choices
that are against God and will never make someone free. God is the giver of all life and
the giver of freedom. Making choices that follow the ways of God is the only path to true
freedom.
Banns of Marriage
Second Bann
Maria Moroles
Oscar Toribio
Michelle Marentette
Daniel Jenkins
Third Bann
Trista Duffinay
Jeffery Dorchock
Melanie Pezeshki
Derek Kase
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National Shrine of the Little Flower
Mass Information
Monday, July 28
6:30 am Mass
Servers
8:30 am Mass
Servers
Fr. Bob Fisher
Anthony Turner, Cal Liggett
Fr. Patrick Gonyeau
Marty Massucci, Noah Gappy
Tuesday, July 29
6:30 am Mass
Servers
8:30 am Mass
Servers
Fr. Ryan Adams
Patrick Pullis, Adam Goller
Fr. Joe Lang
Eli Thummel, Erik Jenkins
Wednesday, July 30
6:30 am Mass
Servers
8:30 am Mass
Servers
Thursday, July 31
6:30 am Mass
Servers
8:30 am Mass
Servers
Fr. Patrick Gonyeau
Blake Smith, Owen Smith
Fr. Ryan Adams
Patrick Schocke, Ben Vidosh
Fr. Joe Lang
Joshua Ilkka, Nolan McKenzie
Fr. Patrick Gonyeau
Rose Vidosh, Marie Vidosh
Friday, August 1
6:30 am Mass
Fr. Ryan Adams
Servers
Carter Buchanan, Dennis Gaveline
8:30 am Mass
Fr. Bob Fisher
Servers
Ben Plunkey, Erik Faris
Saturday, August 2
8:30 am Mass
Servers
Fr. Ryan Adams
Petr Mehall, Brett Fitzpatrick
Sunday, August 3
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Vigil Masses (on Saturday)
4:30 pm
Fr. Joe Lang
Lectors
Lisa Pickering, Bill Barnes
Servers
Kate Lilly, Gabi Lilly, Tilly Breda,
Lucy Breda, Maggie Huber
Hospitality
Mike Nagy, Team
6:30 pm Mass
Lectors
Servers
Fr. Patrick Gonyeau
Laura Salgado, Mike Howard
Alexander Bruckner, A.J. Massucci,
Anthony Massucci, Carter Buchanan
Hospitality
Gerald Schaffran, Team
Sunday Masses
7:30 am Mass
Lectors
Servers
Hospitality
9:00 am Mass
Fr. Joe Lang
Lectors
Victor Carpenter, Catrina Buchanan
Servers
Jordan Kennelly, Asher Smith,
Brennan Smith, Elijah Harbut
Hospitality
Tony Recchia, Team
10:45 am Mass
Lectors
Servers
Monday, July 28
Jer 13: 1 - 11/Mt 13: 31 - 35
Tuesday, July 29
Jer 14: 17 - 22/Jn 11: 19 - 27
or Lk 10: 38 - 42
Wednesday, July 30
Jer 15: 10, 16 - 21/
Mt 13: 44 - 46
Thursday, July 31
Jer 18: 1 - 6/Mt 13: 47 - 53
Friday, August 1
Jer 26: 1 - 9/
Mt 13: 54 - 58
Saturday, August 2
Jer 26: 11 - 16, 24/
Mt 14: 1 - 2
Sunday, August 3
Is 55: 1 - 3/
Rom 8: 35, 37 - 39/
Mt 14: 13 - 21
Fr. Patrick Gonyeau
Don Erwin, Mark Mason
Molly Lyons, Elizabeth Lyons,
Cassie Morris, Katy Zink
Sam Ilkka
Wayne Friedman, Team
M.C.
Hospitality
12:30 pm
Lectors
Servers
Readings of The Week
Fr. Bob Fisher
Donna McNamara, Henry Swift
Anna DeHondt, Mary Fromm,
Ellie Fromm, Kira Jenkins
MaryAnn Skaggs, Team
Hospitality
Fr. Bob Fisher
Joseph DeFauw, Tom Neumann
Alex Hejka, Kevin Hejka,
Dmitri Krick, Trevor Piazzon
Hugh Brennan, Team
4:00 pm - Spanish Mass
6:00 pm Mass
Lectors
Servers
Fr. Patrick Gonyeau
Fr. Ryan Adams
Jessica Klimushyn, Emma McNorton
Jacob Kennedy, Thomas Kennedy,
Henry True, Brett Fitzpatrick
Hospitality
Tom Torma, Team
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Mass Intentions
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
"Real devotion to the Blessed Sacrament is only to be gained
by hard, grinding work of dry adoration before the hidden
God. But such a treasure cannot be purchased at too great
a cost, for once obtained it makes of this life as near an
approach to heaven as we can hope for."
--Fr. William Doyle
"In his new awareness of the presence of a Divine Power, the
individual turns over his whole personality, not to 'his higher
self', but to the higher new self, which is God. Those who
have responded to that gift of grace begin to feel the
presence of God in a new way. Their religion ceases to be
'moralistic' in the sense which means that a man merely
submits himself to a code, a law, and feels the necessity of
obeying them as a duty. Religion also rises above the pietistic
level...It is not Christianity and does not become so until one
enters the third stage, the Mystical. Here at last-where Christ
actually dwells in our hearts, where there is an awareness
rooted in love, and where the soul feels the tremendous
impact of God working on itself-here is found the joy that
surpasses all understanding."
--Archbishop Fulton Sheen
Please call Marie Lama at 248.655.0309 if you are able to help
with any of the following Holy Hours.
Open Holy Hours:
Saturday, 2 pm.
Monday, 1, 9 pm; Thursday, 3 pm;
Monday, July 28
6:30 am
8:30 am
Gurgia Zetouna
Albert A. Tenbusch
Tuesday, July 29
St. Martha
6:30 am
Intentions of Tom Nekopoulos
8:30 am
Mary Jean Barbar
Wednesday, July 30
St. Peter Chrysologus, bishop and doctor
of the Church
6:30 am
Salam Hanna
8:30 am
Connie Orders
Thursday, July 31
St. Ignatius of Loyola, priest
6:30 am
Intentions of Joel Haio
8:30 am
Fr. Donald Clark
Friday, August 1
St. Alphonsus Liguori, bishop and doctor
of the Church
6:30 am
Perpetual Mass
8:30 am
Zachary Murphy
Saturday, August 2
St. Eusebius of Vercelli, bishop; St. Peter Julian
Eymard, priest
8:30 am
Jeannette Pruss
Sunday, August 3
The following Holy Hours have persons who desire partners
with whom to share their Holy Hours: Sunday, 9 am, 2, 3, 4
pm; Monday, 7 am, 10 am; Tuesday, 3 pm; Wednesday, 2, 3,
5, 10 pm; Thursday, 8, 9 am; Friday, 10 am, 1, 2, 3 pm;
Saturday, 9 am, noon, 4, 8 pm; Tuesday-Friday, 1 pm.
Please remove Ann Lewis from the sub lists.
Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, pray for us!!!!
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Vigil Masses (on Saturday)
4:30 pm
6:30 pm
Carl Culver
Martin Tasch
Sunday Masses
7:30 am
Maria V. Procopio
9:00 am
Charles T. Lucier
10:45 am
Deceased members of the
Dysarz, Feyers and Wojcicki families
12:30 pm
Intentions of Parishioners of NSLF
6:00 pm
Albert Tenbusch
Dream Cruise News
Our second set of Dream Cruise Early Bird Drawing winners were identified on Monday, July 21. The winners are:
Ms. Belen Torres, winner of $500 and Mrs. Denise Macker, winner of $250. Congratulations Belen and Denise!
Thank you for the support you have shown in this fun endeavor to supplement the National Shrine’s operating
expenses! To date, there are 396 participants in the Dream Cruise raffle with current income at $43,130. This
compares with a total intake last year of $44,040 and we are not done yet. You still have time to purchase tickets
and become eligible for the next four early bird drawings and the grand prize.
We look forward to seeing you at the Parish Party on Friday, August 15, at 6:00 pm for dinner, music, games and our
Grand Prize Drawing for $5,000 at 7:30 pm that evening! Stay tuned for the announcement of two more Early Bird
winners next weekend!
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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
Capt Justin Kuhlmann, US Army
2nd Lt. Nicholas Robert Langan, US Army
Peter Laperriere, US Navy
LCpl. Kyle Macey, USMC
SSgt. Brian MacKenzie, USAF
Sgt. Jonathan D. Maten, US Army
GS13 Dan Marem MI BN
Sgt. 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
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
1st Private Wyatt Wray, USMC
Spc Nathaniel Zyren, US Army
National Shrine of the Little Flower
Rachel’s Vineyard
“Have mercy on me, O God, according to thy steadfast love;
According to thy abundant mercy, blot out my transgressions.
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit
within me.”
— Psalm 51: 1, 10
Experience the abundant compassion of Jesus Christ on a Rachel’s
Vineyard™ Retreat.
Detroit Rachel’s Vineyard
Call: English 248-494-6363 or
Spanish 248 296-9011
www.detroitrachelsvineyard.org
Rachel's Vineyard Retreats
Healing the pain of abortion
one weekend at a time
Problem Pregnancy?
Problem Pregnancy Center can
help. Call 248.559.7576
Hurting from an abortion
experience?
Call Rachel’s Vineyard at 877.467.3463
Miscarriage Help?
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
www.detroitrachelsvineyard.org/
"Sin has increased but grace has far surpassed it." Romans 5:20
Online Giving to Support Church and School
National Shrine of the Little Flower is a member of Faith Direct which
allows you, the parishioner, to contribute easily and conveniently
from your home or office to the parish weekly Offertory
collection. Faith Direct works directly with your bank to electronically
debit your bank account for the amount you choose. Your onetime, weekly or monthly gift is itemized on your bank statement and
you will receive an annual contribution statement for tax
purposes. Call 866.507.8757 to enroll or access the Faith Direct
website at www.shrinechurch.com under “General Information.”
In contrast, NetCommunity has been established to promote online
support for Shrine Catholic schools. Access www.shrineschools.com
and click on “Support Shrine Schools.” From here you can purchase
tickets for current events, contribute to your students’ athletic team,
support
scholarships,
tuition
assistance
or
technology. NetCommunity allows you to view your giving history,
update contact information, make donations and register for
events. It is fast, easy and convenient.
Step by Step Run 5K/1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk
SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, October 11, 2014, at 8:30 am
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!
For more information please visit www.stepbysteprun.com
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Events Calendar
Lending Library
REMINDER: The Lending Library
will be closed until Friday, August 8.
Shrine Archives looking
for two items
The Shrine Archives is still missing a copy of
the yearly bound 1957 issue of the Shrine
Herald. This issue has been missing for at least
15 years.
Also, we are looking for a 9 inch Shrine plate
that was sold in the Shrine Gift Shop during
the middle 1930’s. On the front of the plate it
shows the Shrine Tower and Narthex and says
“Shrine of the Little Flower”. This is printed in a
dark Red on an Ivory background. The back
of the plate states the following: Mayer
China, est. 1881, Arlington, 18, True Ivory.
Also: Souvenir of Shrine of the Little Flower,
Royal Oak, Michigan, Ohio, China Company,
Monroe, Michigan.
If anyone knows the whereabouts of these
items, please contact Jack Hoolehan at the
Shrine Gift Shop (248) 541-4122 ext. 418
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Sunday, July 27
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Masses
7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am;
12:30, and 4:00 (Spanish),
6:00 pm Masses
Rosary for the Unborn
STC
5:00 pm
Life Young Adult Group
CC-SH 6:30 pm
Youth Lector Training
Church 7:00 pm
Thursday, July 31
Masses
6:30, 8:30 am
Groupo de Renovacion Carismatico
YR
6:00 pm
Armada Blanca
STC
6:30 pm
Life Young Adult Men’s Bible Study (2nd and 4th Thursday of each month)
CC-A
7:00 pm
Bilingual Charismatic Holy Hour
Church 7:30 pm
Monday, July 28
Masses
6:30, 8:30 am
Friday, August 1
Masses
6:30, 8:30 am
Tuesday, July 22
Masses
6:30, 8:30 am
Love of God Prayer Group Party
CC-SH 6:00 pm
Devotions
STC
6:45 pm
Boy Scout Troop #1634
YR
7:00 pm
Legion of Mary Meeting
CC-B
7:00 pm
Saturday, August 2
Mass
8:30 am
Sunday Liturgy
Vigil Mass 4:30, 6:30 pm
Rachel’s Vineyard Team Meeting
CC-A
9:30 am
Wednesday, July 30
Masses
6:30, 8:30 am
Women’s Evening Study Group
CC-SH 7:00 pm
Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites
An Invitation to Join Us!
Do you feel that you would like to strengthen your spiritual life? The
Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites may provide just what you are
seeking.
We are a community of practicing Roman Catholics, both men and
women, married and single (as well as secular priests and deacons) who
desire a more intimate relationship with God. We pray the Liturgy of the
Hours, wear the brown scapular of Our Lady, spend time in mental
prayer, and study the spiritual works of the Carmelite Saints.
The spiritual benefits are very rewarding! We meet the fourth Sunday of
each month at St. Hubert’s in Harrison Township. “Come and See!”
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.
Sunday, August 3
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Masses
7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am;
12:30, and 4:00 (Spanish),
6:00 pm Masses
Life Young Adult Group
CC-SH 6:30 pm
Events Calendar Location Guide
A
Academy
AC
Adoration Chapel,
Coughlin Building
CC-SH Conference Center, Seton Hall
CC-A Conference Center, Room A
CC-B Conference Center, Room B
CC-C Conference Center, Room C
CL
Choir Loft
CR
Choir Room
GS
Grade School
HH-BR Heritage Hall Board Room
HH-B
Heritage Hall Mtg. Rm. B
HH-EW Heritage Hall East Wing
HH-WW Heritage Hall West Wing
HH-MF Heritage Hall Main Floor
HS
High School
STC
St. Thérèse Chapel
YR
Youth Room
Share Our Church Spirit and
Spark Your Family’s Interest
in the World
Would your family consider hosting an
international exchange student? Join in the
fun and make a difference! Contact Barb
Kilkka at 248-932-0811 or [email protected]
today.
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Religious Formation
Do you love sharing your faith?
The Office of Religious Formation is looking for volunteers
for a variety of positions this fall. Free training is provided and
you get to have fun with like-minded people!
We are looking for catechists, catechist aides,
hall monitors and those who can help with
miscellaneous tasks, or family events.
Find out more by contacting Janie Lynch at
[email protected] or 248.541.5133!
Maybe God is calling you to be a catechist!
Here are some reasons to pray about it:
Top Reasons to Become a Catechist
(from catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com
1.
You will grow in your own faith, learn the teachings
of the Church, and deepen your relationship with
Jesus
2. Your baptism calls you to share in Jesus’ ministry
3. Children, teens, and adults in today’s world, more
than ever, need to hear the Good News of Jesus
4. Children, teens, and adults in today’s world, more
than ever, need to encounter good role models of
faith
5. You have much to share with those you’ll teach and
you’ll have opportunities to share faith with other
catechists
6. Today’s catechetical textbooks/resources offer
outstanding support
7. You’ll be challenged, you’ll have fun, and you’ll
make new friends
8. You’ll be helping people deepen their relationship
with Jesus (you’ll be evangelizing!)
9. You’ll be handing on a 2000-year-old Tradition that
changes lives
10. It’s our job: Jesus sent us to “go and teach all
nations”
For more information or for questions, contact Janie Lynch at
[email protected] or 248.541.5133.
Preschool Religious Formation
Register now for Preschool Religious
Formation
We are now accepting preschool registrations for
the upcoming Fall for those potty trained children
who will be at least 3 by December 1 and will not
be starting kindergarten yet.
For more information or to get a registration form,
please
contact
Renee
C r a me r
at
[email protected] or 248.541.5133.
National Shrine of the Little Flower
more attention and individualized lessons. We have
worked with children having ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism, and
Cognitive impairment with great success.
Our class has become a family and the children look
forward to seeing each other each week!
Read some of the testimonies of parents whose children
attend our class.
“Our Son has been able to learn the faith in a deeper
way in a loving nurturing environment. He has been able
to learn more about his faith with individualized attention,
where he would not have gotten that in a typical Religion
classroom. He would not have been allowed the personal
care and redirection he needed.”
“The special needs class has been invaluable for our
son. He appreciates the class and values our faith as a
result of what he learns. It provides reinforcement of the
Catholic teachings and the Gospels. This class structure
works well for our son because Deacon Tom and Barb
create an environment of acceptance. Classes are hands
on which is
so important for children with ADHD. This class helps him
feel a part of the whole church community. He has made
good friends with the other children and sees them at
Mass. The parents we have met have enriched my life and
encourage us to never miss class.”
“My son has attended the special needs class for 3 years
and it has helped him so much with coming closer to God.
We know he would never been able to function in a
regular classroom with Autism. He now loves going to
Church and class. He has made special friends there. All
the kids love being together and work well with one
another. Deacon Tom and Barb do a super job helping
the kids to see the world through the eyes of God.”
“A very special religious formation class takes place on
Wednesdays. My daughter 10 yrs. old is diagnosed with
Autism and has been a part of the class for 3 years.
Deacon Tom and Barb have exceeded the expectations
that I had as a parent. Our class has become a family.
Our children are all on track and receiving the
Sacraments! I don’t believe my daughter would have
fared well in the regular Religion class. She has received a
more individualized focused approach. Without the
constant continual re-presenting of information in different
ways our children would be lost. Shrine should be
commended for offering such an opportunity, and
Deacon Tom and Barb for their patience, their dedication,
and love for this very special gift they have given to our
children.”
Please join our family if this sound likes a class that could
bring your child closer to Christ!
Elementary Religious Formation and
Sacramental Preparation
God Bless, Deacon Tom and Barb Avery
Special Needs Class
Did you know that two years of preparation is required
before receiving First Holy Communion? In order for your
child to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy
Communion at the traditional time of second grade, he/
she must attend Religious Formation classes or Catholic
school starting in the fall of first grade.
At the National Shrine of the Little Flower we want all
children to have a chance to learn about Christ and be
prepared to receive the Sacraments our Lord gave us.
Deacon Tom and Barb Avery have been teaching a class
for 3 years now for children with Special Needs who need
Attention Parents of Kindergarteners!
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Please
contact
Renee
Cramer
at
[email protected] or 248.541.5133 for a new
student registration packet.
Registration has started for the 2014-2015 Religious
Formation Year
Registration packets will be available for pickup to all
currently enrolled grades Preschool - Grade 8 after-school
Religious Formation families.
If you are new to the program or would like to register a
new sibling, please contact Renee Cramer at
[email protected] or 248.541.5133 to get a
registration form.
Programs meet on the following days and times:

Preschool (ages 3 & 4), Sundays during 9 am Mass in
the Church Youth Room.

Elementary (K-6), Mondays from 4:30 - 5:35 pm or 6 –
7:05 pm at Shrine Catholic Grade School.

Grades 7 & 8, Mondays 6:15 – 7:30 pm at Shrine
Catholic Academy.

Grades 7 & 8, Mondays 6:15 – 7:30 pm at Shrine
Catholic Academy.

High School Youth Ministry (9-12), Sundays from 7 – 9
pm in the Church Youth Room.

Religious Formation for Special Needs meets on
Wednesday evenings.
New students older than grade 2 who have not
attended a Catholic school or Religious Formation
High School Youth Ministry (9-12), Sundays from 7 – 9
pm in the Church Youth Room.



Religious Formation for Special Needs meets on
Wednesday evenings.

New students older than grade 2 who have not
attended a Catholic school or Religious Formation
program for the 2012-2013 year may be placed in the
RCIA adapted for Children program.
The Preschool Religious Formation and High School Youth
Ministry programs are designed for all parish families while
the K-8 programs are geared specifically to public school
or home-schooled children.
Confirmation
Confirmation Servant Ministry
“Service Summary Reports” have been mailed out.
Please review this report in detail with your Confirmation
Candidate. If you have any questions or concerns, please
contact me immediately so we can go over any
discrepancies and we can create a plan of action if need
be. Than you, Mrs. Gray [email protected]
Eighth Grade Confirmation Retreat
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Confirmation Servant Ministry Opportunities
Dream Cruise Parish Party ~ Friday, August 15, 2014
Volunteering for the Dream Cruise Parish Party on Friday,
August 15, can be used as a part of the Confirmation
Servant Ministry requirement! Please continue to watch the
weekly Herald for Dream Cruise details on how to sign up
and then email Mrs. Gray for a Reflection Sheet at
[email protected] once you have confirmed a spot
to help out at this fun parish event!
Home Gardening and Yard Maintenance
Local Angels’ Place Resident Homes
Are you looking for a way to fit service hours into your busy
Summer schedule? Choose a convenient time for your
family and help Angels’ Place in a meaningful way. Angels’
Place has several resident homes for adults with
developmental disabilities in the Royal Oak area. Many of
these homes need assistance in gardening and yard
maintenance (weeding, trimming, planting flowers, etc.)
This project could qualify as a Long Term Ministry if
volunteers are interested in working regularly over the
Summer or a short term project. Confirmation candidates
and at least one parent can sign up by contacting Dawn
Bradley at [email protected] or 248.350.5989 X151
Angels’ Place Miracle League ~ Mondays all Summer
5:15-8:00 pm ~ Miracle League Field 26000 Evergreen Rd, Sthfld
Come experience a Summer pastime in a way you never
have before! Volunteers are needed to aid Angels’ Place
residents (adults with developmental disabilities) with their
softball league. Confirmation candidates, along with a
parent (required), are needed to assist and encourage the
residents as they bat, run bases, and play the field. Bring the
whole family and cheer from the stands! This project could
qualify as a Long Term Ministry if volunteers can commit to
coming for several weeks during the Summer (contact to
Mrs. Gray to verify). Interested candidates should contact
Dawn
Bradley
at
[email protected]
or
248.350.5989, ext 151.
Focus HOPE Food Distribution
Saturday, August 9, 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
[email protected] with the words "Focus Hope" in
the subject line.
The May 3 Confirmation Retreat has been rescheduled
for Sunday, September 14 from 9 am to 3 pm. More
information will follow. This retreat will be for all candidates
currently in the eighth grade and scheduled to be
confirmed in October this year, 2014. Please mark your
calendars. Thank you!
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Angels’ Place - Family Fun Day ~ Saturday, August 9, 9:00 am
Detroit Country Day Lower School ~ (3003 West Maple Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301)
Family Fun Day is a community event where over 800 attendees of all ages raised $50,000 last year to support Angels’
Place homes and services. The event is a day to enjoy with their family and friends, learn more about Angels’ Place, meet
our residents and, most of all, have fun! Since 1992, Angels’ Place, a nonprofit organization, has provided homes and
services for people with developmental disabilities. What started as a vision of five moms concerned about the well-being
of people with developmental disabilities in their community has turned into the reality of Angels’ Place, a non-profit, faithbased organization which has opened twenty homes in twenty years. These homes are Angels’ Place’s commitment for
life. Each of our homes provides more than a roof; they provide a safe, loving environment where the people who live
there can reach their full potential.
Confirmation candidates who are able to help out should contact: Dawn Bradley, Volunteer Coordinator at 248-3505989 ext. 151 or [email protected]
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.
Adult Religious Formation
Women’s Ministry Summer Event ~ Shroud of Turin Exhibit & Lunch
Friday, August 8, 2014, 10 AM ~ Royal Oak United Methodist Church
The Shroud of Turin, believed to be the burial cloth of Christ, has been venerated by believers and studied by scientists.
Join us as we tour an exhibit focusing on the Shroud, its history, and description of scientific tests and findings, as well as a
relic of the Shroud, details on the crucifixion, and an archeological replication of Jesus’ tomb. Faithful have been deeply
moved by the exhibit.
We will meet on Friday, August 8, at the Shrine Northwood Blvd. parking lot at 9:30 AM and carpool to Royal Oak First
United Methodist Church at 3506 Rochester Road, Royal Oak. If we have a group of 12 or more, we qualify for group rate
tickets which are only $10 each. We will gather for lunch following the exhibit at a local restaurant (to be determined).
Please contact Judy Maten if you are planning to attend. We don’t need money in advance, but an accurate count to
determine if we qualify for the group rate (full cost is $18 per person; seniors & students $14). RSVP to [email protected] or
call 313.268.1985.
Shrine Women’s Ministry ~ Fr. Michael Gaitley’s Wisdom & Works of Mercy Study
Fridays beginning September 19 - December 19, 9:30-11:30 am - Shrine Conference Center
Come together as women of faith to study Fr. Michael Gaitley’s ““The One Thing” is Three” and “Wisdom and Works of
Mercy”. We will begin reflecting on the Mystery of the Holy Trinity as a model to love and then expand into concrete ways
to live this love through discernment and the works of mercy. Guided by Fr. Michael Gaitley’s DVDs and group discussion,
we will learn how the Holy Spirit guides us as we live Jesus in the world, leading others to God.
The group will be facilitated by Judy Maten. Participants can order the 2-book set at a special price at the Hearts Afire
Website. Go to http://www.allheartsafire.org/wwm/materials.php and order the participant pack PKSTWB. This includes
both books, additional workbooks, prayer assists and CD. Cost is $39.95 plus shipping.
If you would rather Judy order your materials, please RSVP no later than Tuesday, September 2. Group orders will be
placed on September 3 to assure arrival for the beginning of the class.
Questions? Call Judy at 313.268.1985 or email her at [email protected].
CSA Minute
Thanks to your gifts to the Catholic Services appeal, high school-aged teens in the Archdiocese of Detroit will have the
opportunity to learn how to become better Christian leaders and examples to their peers.
A youth leadership training session will be held at St. Theodore of Canterbury Parish next Friday and Saturday, August 2
and 3. Offered by the Youth Ministry Office, the overnight program covers discipleship, communications, planning and
decision making, and emphasizes group dynamics as well as use of individual strengths. Teens who participate will
leave prepared to take on leadership roles within their families, parishes, schools and communities.
For more information on CSA-funded programs, ministries, and services, please go to www.AOD.org.
www.shrinechurch.com
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NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE LITTLE FLOWER
2014 Shrine Dream Cruise Raffle
$5,000 GRAND PRIZE
Grand Prize Drawing at the Shrine Parish Party
Friday, August 15, 2014, 7:30 PM
4 MORE Early Bird Prize Drawings
1st Prize - $500
2nd Prize - $250 cash
Monday, July 28
Monday, August 4
Winners will be notified following each drawing and names published in the weekly Shrine Herald bulletin.
TICKET ORDER FORM
2014 Shrine Dream Cruise - Early Bird and Grand Prize raffle tickets
____Yes! I’d like to purchase the following number of tickets _____ = $_______________
(1 Ticket = $20
6 Tickets = $100
12 Tickets = $200)
TOTAL = $_______________
Name (Please print) __________________________________
Make check payable to National Shrine of the Little Flower
Address ____________________________________________
Credit Card Visa ____ MasterCard ______ Other _________
City, State, Zip _____________________________________
Card # _____________________________________________
Phone _____________________________________________
Expiration Date ___ /___
Email _____________________________________________
Signature ___________________________________________
Put your check and/or information and this completed form in an envelope and drop it in the collection basket or mail to:
National Shrine of the Little Flower Attn: Dream Cruise 2100 W. 12 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073
ML# C26624
Article’s for Shrine Today, alumni and school bi-annual news publication, can be submitted now for
consideration for publication. If you have a story to tell about your years as a student at Shrine Elementary or
High School, or want to share your achievements as a Shrine graduate in order to encourage students of
today, submit your story or essay to National Shrine of the Little Flower, in care of the Advancement
Department at 2100 West Twelve Mile Road in Royal Oak, MI 48073. We want to hear about your dreams, your
aspirations, your ideas. Or send us alumni reunion information, address changes, and related item information.
The next Shrine Today publication will be published in September, 2014.
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"The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and hides again,
and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field." - Mt 13:44
Seeking Executive Director for Welcome Inn
The Welcome Inn day center operates in conjunction with the South Oakland Warming Center. This inter-faith network
provides the homeless with a safety net 24 hours a day from December through March. We begin our 2014/2015
operations program on December 15, 2014 and remain open until March 13, 2015, operating the Welcome Inn Monday
through Friday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Starr Presbyterian Church.
The position is a full-time (40 hrs./week), salaried position. Work hours will be weekdays from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. or at
mutually agreed-upon times. We are looking for an individual to fill this position from Monday, December 8, 2014 through
Friday, March 20, 2015.
The Executive Director is responsible for providing leadership and management for the day to day operation at Welcome
Inn. In addition, the Director will build community collaboration to meet client needs, recruit, train and supervise all paid
staff, maintain contractual compliance of all funding sources and work with the Board of Directors to assure the success
of Welcome Inn.
Qualifications include at minimum, a high school diploma and two (2) years previous experience in supervisory/
management and leadership roles. For more information go to: http://www.sochwelcomeinn.org
Seeking Part-time Funeral Service Associate
A.J. Desmond Funeral Directors is currently looking for a part-time Funeral Service Associate whose duties include:

Greeting and directing visitors

Assisting grieving families while showing continual care and concern

Transporting deceased to and from funeral homes as directed

Supporting and assisting funeral directors to insure the highest quality, most professional,
most ethical service
The successful candidate must:

Have adaptive/team player attitude

Have professional self-presentation

Be able to stand for extended periods of time

Be able to lift and move up to 40 pounds occasionally and apply up to 15 pounds of force frequently

Possess a valid driver's license and have an insurable driving record
This is a part time position, typically scheduled 20 hours weekly with a varying schedule consisting mostly of evenings and
weekends. An applicant must have availability Monday thru Friday from 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm and on weekends from 8:00
am - 9:00 pm.
For the complete job posting and how to apply, visit A. J. Desmond Funeral Home website
Alumni Directory in Progress!
We are working with Harris Connect to produce an alumni directory scheduled for publication in late 2014. In the
coming months, you may receive postcards, emails or phone calls from Harris asking for updated contact
information. All updates are returned to Shrine Catholic High School so that our database can be updated and
become current. Harris Connect is only collecting information for purposes of the directory. It is a great way to stay
connected with the Shrine Catholic High School alumni community! Please return your information in a timely
manner. We would love to hear from you!
Call to Holiness Conference ~ Is Sainthood Possible Today?
September 12 and 13 ~ Returning to the Sterling Inn in Sterling Heights ~ (Discount registrations end August 15)
Friday Dinner Speakers: Dr. Ray Guarendi and Dale Ahlquist
Saturday Speakers: Archbishop Vigneron, Sister John Dominic, O.P., Fr. William Casey, C.P.M.,
Dr. Peter Kreeft, and Dr. Ray Guarendi.
Saturday Youth Conference features the same speakers and Fr. Anthony Kathawa
See www.calltoholiness.com or call 313-451-4659 for details.
www.shrinechurch.com
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Solanus Casey Center Golf Outing
Gather your foursome for the 11th Annual Golf Outing
Saturday, August 2, at Greystone Golf Club, 67500 Mound Road, Romeo
8:30 AM shotgun start followed by a 2 PM luncheon
Includes a continental breakfast (7:30 AM), 18 holes of golf, cart, and Luncheon
Registration is $125/person by July 25.
Don’t golf? Join us for the Luncheon ($50 only).
Proceeds benefit the Solanus Casey Center
Sponsorships as well as display advertising opportunities available.
“Safe Harbor”
“Safe Harbor” is a free grief support group that will give you the opportunity to share your experience of loss in a
safe and non-threatening environment. You will hear other people’s stories, get information about the grief process and
discover new ways to cope with the way your life has changed.
Sponsored by Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Directors , sessions are held every other Thursday, 7 - 8:30 pm at
3233 Coolidge Highway in Berkley, MI and are led by Susan Varady, who, for more than 30 years has helped guide
people through their pain with respect and compassion.
August 7:
Finding Your New “Normal”
August 21:
Special Days and Holidays
September 11: Memories
For more information, call Susan Varady 248-591-7006
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Shrine Gift Shop
New Item
The Shrine Gift Shop just received a
reorder of the new Shrine Rosary. It
depicts several of the Shrine’s Tower
features, such as the front and back of
the tower and St. Therese holding roses. It
was designed especially for our church
by the Ghirelli Company and now comes
in styles for both men and women.
The
women’s
rosary
beads are fire-polished
Bohemian beads made of
glass, with a Crystal Aurora
Borealis effect. The men’s
rosaries have a 6mm
hematite (dark gray) bead. The Crucifix
and Centerpiece are in a silver-plated
finish.
The Ghirelli brand plate authenticates
the original custom design and ensures
that the rosary is made in Italy. Prices are
$25.00 for the women’s rosary and $30.00
for the men’s rosary.
National Shrine of the
Little Flower Perpetual
Mass Enrollment Cards
The National Shrine of the Little Flower has
a beautiful six page perpetual Mass card
available at the Parish rectory office and
the National Shrine gift shop. With this
enrollment, the person or persons, living
or deceased, will be remembered in a
Mass once a month at the National
Shrine on or near the first Friday of each
month. The Masses will be celebrated
every month in
perpetuity.
The suggested
offering for the
enrollment card
and
a
card
suitable to be
given to family
or individuals is
$25 per card.
National Shrine of the Little Flower
NATIONAL SHRINE of the Little Flower
Parish Office
2100 West Twelve Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073-3910
Pastoral Staff
Parish Main Number.......................................................................................... 248.541.4122
Rev. Robert Fisher, Pastor....................................................................................... ext 415
Rev. Joseph Lang, Associate ................................................................................ ext 412
Rev. Ryan Adams, Associate ................................................................................ ext 419
Rev. Patrick Gonyeau, Associate ......................................................................... ext 416
Rev. Mr. Thomas R. Avery, Deacon ............................................................ 248.520.8795
Christian Service, Sister Noreen Ellison, SC .......................................................... ext 411
Paul Graney, Seminarian in Residence ............................................................... ext 414
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, Mrs. Janie Lynch ......................... 248.541.5133
Youth Minister (9-12 grades), Mrs. Christine Wist....................................... 248.541.5133
Grades 7/8 Religious Formation, Mr. 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 Development, Mr. Marty Alves ......................................................... ext 455
Fundraising Director, Mrs. Christine Renner ............................... 248.549.2925 ext 2506
Development Assistant, Ms. Brenda Braidwood ................................................ ext 420
Bookkeeper, Mrs. Tracy Vincent ........................................................................... ext 421
Parish Receptionist, Mrs. Charlene Lewandowski .............................................. ext 410
Administrative Assistant, Mrs. Kathy Morris…………………………………………ext 448
National Shrine Director/Church Tours, Mr. Jack Hoolehan ............................. ext 418
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 - Friday except during services. Groups of
10 or more call Jack Hoolehan at 248.541.4122, ext. 418 to schedule a time.
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