Shrine Herald
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Shrine Herald
www.shrinechurch.com Shrine Herald Royal Oak, MI October 29, 2006 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time “We proclaim Jesus as Lord and ourselves as your servants for His sake.” Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton November 1, Holy Day This week, Wednesday, November 1, is the Feast of All Saints. It is also a day of obligation, which means that all Catholics should attend Mass. The Mass Schedule for the day is: · 6:30 am · 9:00 am Grade School, Academy and High School · 12:00 noon · 7:30 pm November 2, All Souls Day On Thursday evening, November 2, there will be a special Memorial Mass for those buried from our parish over the past year. Everyone is welcome to attend and to pray for family members and friends who have been called from this life. It is a traditional time to visit the graves of our loved ones. Last year I had the opportunity to be in rural Mexico at this time to celebrate the “Day of the Dead.” I was particularly touched by entire families sitting around the graves of their ancestors. They spent time talking about great grandpa or Aunt Maria. They laughed at the antics of Uncle Jose and the crazy things he used to do. They prayed the rosary and sang hymns. I sometimes think we would be better for doing the same. Try to make some time to pray and remember with your family during November. During the month of November, the book for remembering the deceased will be in church. If in past years you have already put a persons name in the book, there is no need to do it again. We remember all who have died in our prayers throughout the month. buildings are scheduled to be poured the end of this week and into the next. One of the aspects of the project that is very time consuming is the attention to detail. This is of critical importance to make sure that the integrity and the design of the church is respected. At the same time, modern building codes and standards have to respected. I am learning more about two hour fire barriers and required openings for accesability than I ever wanted to know. An example would be where the new building meets the church. Windows had to be removed because they do not meet the fire code. They will be refinished and used in the new building near the church, thus tying the new to the old. The slate stones that would have been covered have been removed and will go into the wall that is attached to the church itself. The keystone over the door has a relief of Saint Thomas. It has been removed and will be placed over the new 12 Mile Road entrance between the church and the adoration chapel. The end result will compliment the church and provide a barrier free entrance. When will they make an end of it? The building documents say May 30. Rosie, Russia and Carlito As I related at one of the Masses last weekend, there is a hawk in the neighborhood. I have seen it swoop down and fly off with little bunnies that live around the church in the gardens. He has also done a very good job of keeping the pigeons away. What I find amazing is that Carlito, who was born in captivity and has never been in the wild, goes absolutely berserk whenever he sees the hawk circling over the rectory where he can see him. Hawks are one of the natural enemies of cockatoos. But how did he learn that? Power Changeover If you are reading this, and the lights were on in church, then you know that we made it through the power changeover. Details to come later. Storm and catch basins along with some other underground work begin this week. Foundations for the Thank You Priests Today is Priesthood Sunday. It gives the National Shrine faith community the opportunity to show our appreciation to our hard-working priests. The National Shrine of The Little Flower Parish Council sends out a big THANK YOU to Monsignor Easton, Fr. Heppen, Fr. Maka and Fr. Smalarz. You serve our community well, teaching us and ministering us through divine worship. We encourage all parishoners to take time this week to say a word of thanks to these dedicated men as they serve us in Christ’s name. May our good and gracious Lord continue to bless you. Page 2 Geralda Baird Eileen Bolton Karen Clark Clarence Clouse Marianne Dayton Fran Fleming Cecelia Flood Lynn Frank Eleanor Harned Martin Gould Mary Gray Joseph Jasper Anthony Johnson Joan Kowla Dolores MacKay Jon Macoved Pamela McCullough Bob Moore Alicia Piggott Alex Podeawa Ronald Prill Cathy Seery-Kozma Anne Spaniola Bill White Eva Winslow Stanley Wojcik Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Fr. Edward Farrell to be Honored at St. Ambrose At the sole discretion of the publisher/pastor, letters concerning matters already printed in the bulletin may at times be reprinted. Fr. Edward Farrell was ordained a priest in Rome in December of 1956. Unfortunately, he died this past May, before he had an opportunity to celebrate the 50 th anniversary of his priesthood. To honor Fr. Farrell’s half-century of dedicated service to the Church, the people of St. Ambrose Parish (15020 Hampton, Grosse Pointe Park) will host an anniversary party “in absentia” for him on Sunday, November 5. Bishop Francis Reiss will celebrate Mass at 11:15 am and a reception will follow. For more information, call 313.822.2814. To the Bulletin Editor 2006 Scholastic Book Fair The Shrine Catholic Grade School Mothers’ Club will be holding the annual Scholastic Book Fair, Sunday, November 5-Thursday, November 9 in the Shrine Catholic Grade School gym. The Book Fair will be open after the 7:30 am, 9:00 am and 10:45 am Sunday Masses, and throughout the week during school hours. The Fair will also be open on Wednesday and Thursday during evening parent-teacher conferences. There will be selections for all ages, including holiday and religious items. Please stop by and support the grade school and its Mothers’ Club. Entertainment Books Entertainment Books are here! They will be sold in the main office of the high school until mid December for $20. Profits will benefit the high school library and the Ski Club. Promote Social Justice The Catholic social teaching principle “Call to Family, Commu-nity, and Participation” teaches that the manner in which we organize our society affects the human dignity of all. Proposal 2, which will appear on the November 7 general election ballot, is a step backward in the struggle to overcome discrimination and its continuing effects. This proposal is bad public policy for the state and represents an indifference to the difficulties women and minorities face on a daily basis. By working together and opposing Proposal 2, we will help our brothers and sisters promote the common good and well being of everyone. Vote NO on Proposal 2. I am writing to respond to a paragraph that appeared in the October 8, 2006 bulletin. While I am against abortion, the approach that the abortion/breast cancer campaign takes is scientifically inaccurate and also a scare tactic that does not address the real reasons women seek abortion. I am in support of anti-abortion efforts that educate women with real data and provide them with support to carry their babies to term, such as the Shrine Ladies Guild CCW Baby Shower. The paragraph stated that most studies as of 2004 showed a significant link between breast cancer and abortion. As a college professor, I am naturally curious when I see science cited outside academe so I checked original sources in the research literature and the evidence was not as clear cut as described in the paragraph. I then conducted a search of the research literature and I found that five empirical studies have investigated the link between abortion and breast cancer since 2004. Four of the studies found no link between abortion and later breast cancer. One study found a link but it showed that there was a decreased risk of breast cancer among women who had at least two abortions and also a breast cancer gene mutation. Also, studies seem to show that the risk of breast cancer is similar in women who never got pregnant versus women who miscarried or had an abortion. While it is theoretically possible that disruptions in pregnancy hormones due to abortion might lead to changes in breast tissue that could increase risk of cancer, the evidence does not support the conclusion that abortion causes breast cancer. Church teaching against abortion should be enough to stand on its own. It should not have to be buttressed with science; and in any event, the most recent scientific evidence cannot be used to establish an association between abortion and breast cancer. Respectfully Yours, Annmarie Cano (Wurm), Ph.D. Crisis Pregnancy? Mother and Unborn Baby Care can help! Call 248-559-7576 Hurting from an abortion experience? Call Silent No More 800-395-HELP/800-482-LIFE www.shrinechurch.com October 29, 2006 Page 3 Divine Life Banns of Marriage Third Bann Jessica Kruszja and Michael Cosman Married in Christ Candice Berry and Brian Schultz Baptized in Christ Sydney Grace, daughter of Michael and Alicia (Capo) Reetz Emma Angelina, daughter of Siegfried and Jelena (Lazic) Roeck Charles Reed, son of Donald and Jill (Gigliotti) Price Evan Robert, son of Brian and Supriya (Mehra) Kopf Ryan Scott, son of Randy and Lori (Connor) Lassner Graham Bennett, son of Nicholas and Amy (Bennett) Barker Page 4 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Mass Information MONDAY, OCTOBER 30 6:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Servers Brian Anstett, Alex Bain 8:30 am Mass Fr. Maka Servers Dan Tresnak, Evan Greenwood TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31 6:30 am Mass Fr. Smalarz Servers Brian Anstett, Alex Bain 8:30 am Mass Fr. Heppen Servers Dan Tresnak, Evan Greenwood WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 6:30 am Mass Fr. Maka Lector Marlene Kowalewski Servers Brian Anstett, Alex Bain 9:00 am Mass Msgr. Easton Servers Mark Ruhle, Miles Ploucha 12:00 pm Fr. Heppen Lector Bob Livingston Servers Dan Tresnak, Evan Greenwood Carlo Ginotti, Craig Hejka 7:30 pm Fr. Smalarz Lector Van Rohr Servers Kaitlin Ostrowski, Anna West Jordan McGinn, Colleen McQueeney Joel Marquard Emcee Zaid Chabaan THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2 6:30 am Mass Fr. Heppen Servers Sean McQueeney, Michael Zobl 8:30 am Mass Fr. Maka Servers Caroline Patterson, Jessica Klimushyn 7:30 pm All Souls Mass Msgr. Easton FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3 6:30 am Mass Fr. Smalarz Servers Sean McQueeney, Michael Zobl 8:30 am Mass Fr. Heppen Servers Caroline Patterson, Jessica Klimushyn SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 8:30 am Mass Fr. Smalarz Servers Liz Girardot, Jessica Klimushyn SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 4:30 pm Mass Fr. Heppen Lectors Joseph DeFauw, Jean Wloszek Servers Matthew Mason, Brian Mischle R.J. Bain, Alex Bain Hospitality Margie Suchyta, Team 6:30 pm Mass Fr. Maka Lectors Tom Kendziorski, Frank Neff Servers Ann Maten, Sara Libbey Genevieve Schmidt, Kaleigh Sonntag Hospitality Gerald Schaffran, Team 7:30 am Mass Fr. Heppen Lectors Meredith Green, Phil Clark Servers Adam Ruhle, Scott Ruhle Mark Ruhle, Jacob Wilt, Matthew Nadai Hospitality MaryAnn Skaggs, Team 9:00 am Mass Fr. Smalarz Lectors Ann Maten, Jonathan Hunacek Samantha Cavanaugh Servers Kevin Palmer, Paul Palmer Max Quinn, Evan Greenwood Hospitality John Burg, Team 10:45 am Mass Lectors Servers Msgr. Easton William Urich, William Reisdorf Elyse Moon, Meghan Spork Megan Mastantuono, Liz Girardot Emcee Christopher Jaeger Hospitality Wayne Friedman, Team 12:30 pm Mass Fr. Maka Lectors Marge Caram, Dave Ruhl Servers Beth Wloszek, Amy Johnson Holly O’Hara, Janie Wagner, Erin Scott Hospitality Hugh Brennan, Team 4:00 pm Spanish Mass Msgr. Easton 6:00 pm Mass Fr. Maka Lectors Meghan Spork, Frances Walocko Servers Daniel Donahue, Lyle Wilson Matthew Sutton, Sean McQueeney Sage Baltrusaitis Hospitality Tom Torma, Team Mass Intentions MONDAY, OCTOBER 30 Weekday 6:30 am †Theresa Powers 8:30 am †Betty Bradley TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31 Weekday 6:30 am Intentions of Maxine Tumminia 8:30 am †Jeanette Baruzzini WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 All Saints 6:30 am †Margaret Moll 9:00 am †Ann Reilly 12:00 pm Intentions of the National Shrine Parishioners 7:30 pm Intentions of the Popham and Mataragas Family THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2 All Souls 6:30 am Intentions of the Benefactors of Catholic Radio 8:30 am †Edward Hramiec FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Weekday Martin de Porres, religious 6:30 am †Mary Ellen Murray 8:30 am †Members of the Dysarz and Feyers Family SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Charles Borromeo, bishop 8:30 am †Bernon Isbell SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:30 pm †Michelle Rimatzki 6:30 pm †Raymond J. Hoenle 7:30 am †Charles Goff 9:00 am †Erin V. Tiernen 10:45 am †Vernon Isbell 12:30 pm Intentions of the National Shrine Parishioners 6:00 pm †Frances and Dennis Coughlin Readings MONDAY, OCTOBER 30 Eph 4:32-5:8 Lk 13:10-17 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31 Eph 5:21-33 or 5:2a, 2533 Lk 13:18-21 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Rv 7:2-4, 9-14 1 Jn 3:1-3 Mt 5:1-12a THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Wis 3:1-9 Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9 Jn 6:37-40 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Phil 1:1-11 Lk 14:1-6 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Phil 1:18b-26 Lk 14:1, 7-11 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Dt 6:2-6 Heb 7:23-28 Mk 12:28b-34 www.shrinechurch.com October 29, 2006 All Schools Tuition and Church Contributions The minimum church contribution to be made during 2006 is $1,200 if you wish to be billed at the In-Parish rate of tuition for the 2007-08 school year. Contributions during 2006 to CSA and/or Stewards for Tomorrow are included in the contribution amount, which must be made by December 31. Contributions to the Master Plan are NOT included. If you have questions regarding your total contribution at this time, you may contact the Tuition Office at 248.541.4122 ext 414 or [email protected]. Page 5 temples. We have been amazed by the 19,000 miles of Inca bridges and roads high in the Andes Mountains, and imagined the horror of human sacrifice to the Aztec sun god. In science we are exploring the world of atoms and elements. Students will select an element from the Periodic Table, research its properties and uses, and build a model of an atom. In math we are adding and subtracting decimals and learning how estimation skills help with mental math. Our new math program introduces the students to algebra, and they love it! Mrs. Gilmour Mrs. McPherson Mrs. Popp SCRIP Update Upcoming Events As we near the holiday season, please remember there will be several weeks without SCRIP order fulfillment. Please plan accordingly! There are only five SCRIP orders before December 25. No SCRIP October 30 - November Payout November 20 - Thanksgiving Break December 18 and 25 - Christmas Break SCRIP orders resume on Monday, January 8, 2007. November 6 November 8 November 9 Grade School Fifth Grade Our fifth grade year is off to a great start. It’s hard to believe that we are at the end of the first marking period. In religion we have completed the study of Creation, types of prayer and a study of the rosary. The remainder of the year we will be studying the sacraments. Along with this, we are learning how to use the Bible. The students are becoming very comfortable with it as they look up passages in the Bible and find all of the stories they learned when they were younger. By the beginning of Advent we should have a nice overview of the Old Testament. We have just completed our first major unit in reading called the “Danger Zone.” It was a unit full of many forms of suspense. Now we are using our imaginations to go back to the time of Chivalry when the Knights and Crusades were a reality. At this point we are gaining individual knowledge of the time period by playing “Medieval Switch.” Each desk has information concerning some aspect of the Middle Ages. Students must take turns traveling from desk to desk to find answers to the questionnaire they are traveling with. By the end of this unit we should be better equipped to find “main ideas and details” in our reading selections as well as other subjects. Students have been industriously studying ancient people of the Americas. We discovered Beringia, the ice bridge that brought hunter-gatherers to the Americas. The Smartboard has brought us photos of Tenochtitlan, Machu Pichu, Mesa Verde and Great Serpent Mound, as well as Mayan and Aztec 5:30-7:30 pm 1-3 pm 5-8 pm Report Cards Conferences Conferences Conferences Academy Drama teacher Mr. James Mio ‘96 has many plans for this coming quarter for his new classes. Mr. Mio has taught at the academy since 2000, and is a valuable memberof the Shrine Catholic faculty because he teaches at the academy and the high school. Mr. Mio’s curriculum for his seventh grade drama class for the second quarter consists of skits, nursery rhymes and group character projects. Mr. Mio’s eighth grade drama class will work on musical for the winter. The Secret Garden will be performed December 6-8 in the high school gym . Mr. Mio also teaches a leadership class. In this class he hopes to teach students important entities needed to succeed in life, such as goal setting, time management skills, volunteer work and group projects. Mr. Mio said, “My goal for the leadership class is to help students learn how to accomplish goals that they set for themselves.” Shaun Whitehead ‘07 High School Varsity Football Congratulations to the Varsity Football Team who proudly represented their school and students at the 2006 Prep Bowl at Ford Field. Congratulations Knights! We are very proud of you! NHS Induction On Thursday, October 26, the High School National Honor Society proudly presented 43 students with new membership into the organization. Requirements for membership are having a 3.5 GPA and endorsements by faculty and staff in the areas of character, leadership and service. Once a student earns their membership they must continued on page 10 Page 6 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Growing in Faith as a Family . . . Elementary... 30th Sunday in OT: The Call Jer 31:7-9, Heb 5:1-6, & Mk 10:4652 The readings this week have the central theme of hearing “the call.” In Jeremiah’s reading God will gather the blind and the lame from the ends of the world—all those who are considered outcasts of society—and lead them to the healing waters of salvation. St. Paul in his letter to the Hebrews extols the virtues of those who have answered the call to serve in the priesthood following in the footsteps of Christ. The Apostle notes that the high priest is able to minister to the ignorant and erring because he, himself, is weak and must rely on God for strength. This humility is in imitation of Christ, who offered Himself in total submission to the Father’s Will. Mark’s Gospel tells the story of Bartimaeus, a man who was blind from birth that hears the voice of Jesus calling out to the Son of David—a messianic title for the Savior. The Gospel writer notes the crowd around the blind man rebukes him for crying out, yet their taunts did not quiet the man. Jesus, seeing the faith of the impaired man, asks the disciples to call Bartimaeus. “Take courage, get up, Jesus is calling you,” the disciples say to the outcast. Upon hearing the invitation, Bartimaeus responds by asking the Lord to have his sight restored. Jesus notes that the blind man’s faith has saved him. When Jesus heals physical impediments, He re-creates the person, making them new. This power belongs to God alone, which makes Bartimaeus’ cry of recognition all the more significant—he did not need eyes to see, but responds to the mere voice of the Lord. The verb “call” is used over and over again, whether referring to the blind man’s call to Jesus, the Lord’s call to His disciples, or to Jesus’ call to Bartimaeus. Jesus meets Bartimaeus on the road to Jerusalem to celebrate His final Passover with the Apostles. In this encounter, Jesus is recognized by the outcast as the One who will gather the suffering and make them whole. In the encounter with Bartimaeus the Lord empowers His disciples to draw together those who are to be saved, foreshadowing the command prior to the Savior’s Ascension into Heaven when Jesus assembles His disciples and sends them forth to the four corners of the world to spread the Gospel message and baptize all in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, fulfilling the words of the Prophet Jeremiah. Like the disciples we are all called by God—it is our choice to hear His voice and respond. At times we may be blinded by sin like Bartimaeus or held back by earthly desires such as the rich young man. While Bartimaeus recognizes the Lord in His midst, the rich young man has an encounter with the Lord and chooses to turn away. Through the gift of free-will, the same choice is ours to make. People will say the Church is dying—there is no need for organized religion. “Me-theology” and spiritualities that feed man’s desire to be the center of his world are flourishing. God’s voice is being drowned out by a constant barrage of temptations that pull us away from a life of holiness and virtue, yet He calls nonetheless. Will we let His voice go unheard or will we have the courage to respond? Will we open our hearts to the service of the Church as priests, religious, or lay ministers and encourage others in their discernment? The path to eternal salvation comes through answering the call to be a disciple—in setting aside our own will to conform our lives to Christ. The world is in desperate need of the love and mercy of God and we are His hands and feet in the world today. It is up to us—will we be like Bartimaeus or the rich young man? Our Judy Maten salvation depends on our answer. First Reconciliation/First Communion Parent Meeting Monday, October 30, 10 am, Conference Center All parents of children who will be making their First Reconciliation and First Communion next spring are required to attend a special gathering where we will present Reconciliation and the Eucharist, as well as outline the National Shrine’s First Reconciliation/First Communion Sacrament preparation program. First Communion packets, which include the required home activity book, will also be distributed for a cost of $20. “The Good Shepherd” First Reconciliation Retreat Saturday, November 4, 9-10:30 am or 11am -12:30 pm, Grade School Gym All students preparing for their First Reconciliation should plan on attending this fun and enriching retreat where we will learn about Jesus as the Good Shepherd and his love for us. We will explore the Sacrament of Reconciliation and how we prepare to celebrate this sacrament of healing and forgiveness. Registration forms were mailed home. Cost for the retreat is $10 per student. All registration forms are due to the Religious Formation Office no later than Monday, October 30. Thank You to Our Generous Families Thanks to all the Religious Formation families who donated candy for the Sacred Heart Major Seminary Halloween Candy drive. Each year seminarians decorate the entrance of the Seminary and hand out candy to over 3,000 youngsters who come to trick-ortreat. Your donations will help to make this year’s Halloween experience a delicious one! Did You Know? Our Catholic Traditions…All Hallow’s Eve Traditionally celebrated as a day of trick-ortreating, costumes and pumpkin carving, Halloween derives its name from All Hallow’s Eve, the vigil of Hallowmas or All Saint’s Day. On November 1 the Church celebrates saints known and unknown— those who have entered their heavenly home— remembered for their holiness and virtue on this holy day of obligation. All Saint’s Day has its roots in the fourth century, where faithful gathered to remember the lives of the martyrs, praying together and sharing relics from those who gave their life for the faith. Pope Gregory IV officially marked November 1 as a Holy Day in the 9th century. November 2 celebrates the Feast of All Souls, remembering all who have died marked with the sign of faith. (If you have a question concerning our Catholic Traditions, write to [email protected] and we will attempt to answer it in upcoming Did You Know? articles.) www.shrinechurch.com October 29, 2006 Page 7 Youth Ministry and Adult Religious Formation Sunday Night Gatherings, 9-12 Gr. Adult Formation Halloween Party: Haunted Youth Cavern Superheroes of Faith and Justice Film Series Featuring: “Entertaining Angels: The Life of Dorothy Day” October 29, 7-9 pm, Youth Room All high school students are invited to this years Haunted Youth Cavern on October 29. The committee has planned a fun and surprising event, so get your costume together and plan on attending (remember: costumes should be appropriate for Christian celebration). We will also be joined by the Guardian Angels youth group. Admission is a costume and two rolls of pennies to support the Penny Project. There will also be a pumpkin painting contest. You bring the pumpkin, we’ll supply the paint. Youth Night November 5, 7-9 pm, Youth Room Our theme for this evening will be Eternity. Come and explore this broad Parents, and often confusing topic with us. All high school youth are welcome. Parents if you are willing to help provide food for the hungry youth please contact Mrs. Garlow at 248.541.4122 ext 439 or email [email protected]. continued on page 9 Cross Connections Ministry Opportunities, 7-12 Gr. Faith without works is like a screen door on a submarine. Note: High School participants in Cross Connections Ministry projects must be registered members of the National Shrine Parish Youth Group. Thank You! We’d like to extend our gratitude to Mrs. Kathie Dorsch and Michele Dorsch for helping the youth make blankets for Children’s Hospital. Together we made over 30 blankets. Thanks also go out to Mrs. Mary Ann Campbell, Mrs. Betty Tomazak and Mrs. Heidi Much for helping with the Focus Hope food distribution events in Ferndale. And finally we say thank you to Mrs. Linda Rathburn and Mrs. Vikki Jenkins for organizing and accompanying some of our youth to the SOS shelter to provide the guests with a wonderful dinner and evening of fun. Focus: HOPE Food Distribution November 11, 9 am, Ferndale site Middle school youth must be accompanied by a parent. High school youth must have permission slip. Volunteers will meet at the worksite located on 9 Mile Road, east of Woodward Avenue, across from the Police Station at 8:30 am to assist in unloading and sorting food to be delivered to area senior citizens. To register, email Mrs. Garlow at [email protected], keyword Focus Hope. Confirmation Candidates, please remember that only two Focus Hope activities will be counted toward service requirements. Regular participation can be considered for independent ministry. Maximilian: Saint of Auschwitz Thursday, November 30, 7:30 pm, Church Leonardo Defilippis, director and star of the movie Thérèse, will present his oneman play focusing on the remarkable story of the Catholic priest who took the place of a married man condemned to death in the Nazi concentration camp. Tickets are $8 each or $25 per family. Email Mrs. Maten ([email protected]) for ticket information and the reflection sheet. Reflection sheets should be completed and returned to Mrs. Maten at the end of the evening’s performance. November 19, 7:15 pm, Conference Center Join host Anthony Butina for October’s “Superheroes of Faith and Justice” film series. The featured film will be the 1996 theatrical release of the biography of social activist Dorothy Day, founder of the Catholic Social Worker movement, who died on November 29. Be sure to mark your calendar for December 17, when we will view the feature film, Becket. Catechist Evening of Formation “How Personalities Develop” November 20, 7-9 pm, Conference Center Join us for an informative evening as we discover how personalities develop, both psychologically, and spiritually. This evening fulfills Catechist Formation topic #20 for those working towards certification. RSVP to Colleen Marchese at [email protected] or call 248.541.5133 by November 15 to reserve your spot. Religious Formation classes will not meet on November 20 so all Catechists may attend. God is Near Book Discussion with Fr. Heppen November 6 and 13, 7:30-8:30 pm, High School Join Fr. Heppen as he delves into Pope Benedict XVI’s God is Near: The Eucharist, The Heart of Life , a reflection on Christ’s Divine Presence. Read the book ahead of time on your own and be prepared to discuss. Books are available through amazon.com or at area bookstores. Adult Formation on Your Schedule! Lighthouse Catholic Media Comes to National Shrine! National Shrine Religious Formation is pleased to offer Lighthouse Catholic Media CDs on a variety of topics relevant to living the Catholic faith. Each CD is only $3 and is a great way to catch up on adult formation topics while driving, exercising, or in the office. Available CDs are listed below. continued on page 21 Page 8 Shrine Herald continued from page 7 Sunday Night Gatherings Date Change We will hold out Don’t Hate: Appreciate night on Sunday, November 19 instead of November 12. Please mark your calendars. We will have some special guests for this event. More information will follow in upcoming editions of the Herald. Rainbow XXV The Catholic Youth Organization will be hosting this year’s Rainbow Convention, January 20-21, 2007. This retreat is for high school students and is held at the Marriot Hotel in Detroit. Registration for this event is underway. Any youth interested in attending can register with Mrs. Garlow and must do so prior to November 1. The cost is $83 plus the hotel accommodations which will be appoximately $35. For further information, please contact Mrs. Garlow at 248.541.4122 ext 439 or email [email protected]. Jail Holiday Project Greetings form the Oakland County Jail Chaplains Office. As the weather slowly changes, and we experience a few chilly days, we are reminded that the holidays will soon be here Through the Chaplain’s Office, we sponsor a Christmas Holiday Project. Our mission is to give every inmate a gift bag which contains an assortment of meaningful items. These items are collected from different Churches throughout Oakland County. The gift items needed are: (2,100 each) soft covered Bibles, candy canes, bookmarks, prayer cards, playing cards, combs, bar soap, shampoo, pads of paper and white socks; (6,300 each) stamped Christmas cards for the residents to send home to their children and families; (300) board games. The Holiday Project at the jail is an opportunity to say to many that are un-churched and without hope that there is a God of hope and it is never too late to turn your life around. Each year National Shrine parishioners have helped by contributing 1,000 pairs of white athletic socks. Please help us again this year. Boxes will be available at the church entrances for your donation starting the first Sunday in November Thank You, The Jail Ministry more Christian Service information on page 12 National Shrine of the Little Flower Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration All Adorers Meeting There will be important informational meetings for all scheduled adorers, substitutes and frequent visitors to the Eucharistic Adoration Chapel on Wednesday evening, November 8, and Thursday morning, November 9. Your attendance at one or the other of these meetings is strongly recommended. Look for details posted in the Chapel and included in next weekend’s Herald. Hourly Captain Needed We are in need of a volunteer to act as Hourly Captain and oversee the 2 pm holy hours. A description of the role and responsibilities of an Hourly Captain is included in the back of the Sign-In Book under the tab “Roles.” Time commitment is minimal but is important for keeping Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration available and running smoothly. 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. 8-9 am Thu 3-4 pm Fri 4-5 pm Sun 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 Tue, Wed, Thu 1-2 am Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 2-3 am Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu ,Fri, Sat 3-4 am Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 4-5 am Tue, Sat 5-6 am Sat 6-7 am Sun, Mon, Wed, Sat 7-8 am Sun 8-9 am Sun, Thu, Sat 9-10 am Mon, Wed 10-11 am Tue 11 am-noon Wed, Thu. Fri noon-1 pm Sun, Tue, Thu 1-2 pm Sun, Fri, Sat 2-3 pm Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat 3-4 pm Sun, Mon 4-5 pm Fri, Sat 5-6 pm Sun, Sat 6-7 pm Fri, Sat 7-8 pm Sat 8-9 pm Fri, Sat 9-10 pm Sun, Mon, Fri 10-11 pm Wed 11 pm-12 am Sun, Fri, Sat 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. www.shrinechurch.com October 29, 2006 Southeast Oakland Meals On Wheels Program Southeast Oakland Meals on Wheels Program is currently in need of many, many more drivers. Feeding the homebound is a much needed act of charity, and we are looking for those willing to share their gifts of time and talent that the Lord has so generously provided us all. As a driver, you may select any weekday you choose to help out. For example, if you choose Friday, you would show up at the Royal Oak Senior Community Center (near 13 Mile and Crooks) between 10: 45 am-11:15 am on Fridays only. Then, you would be given your route (you visit the same people every week) and meals to deliver. The route is very simple, within our own local Royal Oak area, maps are provided, and homes tend to be in roughly the same subdivision. Depending on your driving abilities, this takes anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. To learn more about or volunteering for this much needed ministry, please contact Randy Husaynu at 248.321.8487 or email at [email protected]. Lending Library All Saints Day and All Souls Day are coming up this week, so it is a good time to think about those who have gone before us, and about the “Four Last Things” (death, judgment, heaven and hell) that await each one of us. One of the more frequently borrowed books contains two selections: Hell and How To Avoid Hell. There are also several books on purgatory: Purgatory Explained by the Lives and Legends of the Saints and An Unpublished Manuscript on Purgatory: Alleged Conversations Between a Nun and a Soul in Purgatory. The second is in its 18th printing, and has a Nihil Obstat. There are also three shelves of books about individual saints, or collections of saints. They have some amazing stories. Lending Library hours are Sundays, 10 am-2 pm and Fridays, 9:15 amnoon, in the Conference Center, Room C (across the alley from the Northwood parking lot). For information call Kathy McGuire at 248.541.6834 or JoAn Gilleran at 248.629.4045. National Shrine Area Girl Scouts Kudos to Mr. and Mrs. Al Liggett and Mrs. Grace Ross for volunteering their time and services at the National Shrine of the Little Flower Girl Scout 70th Anniversary celebration. Also to Mrs. Chris Baumhardt, leader, and Mrs. Cheryl Kerivan, assistant leader of Cadette Troop # 1391, for adding displays of their troop activities. Mrs. Marilyn Buckley, Mrs. Judy Dean and Miss Lauren Nielsen, from Cadette and Senior Troop #3068 assisted with the program. Mrs. Judy (Pinneo) Wernette, former member of Troop #3068, assisted in contacting former scout families through the Shrine Knight Alumni Association. It was great to visit with former scout friends and families, and catch up with what has happened in their lives through the years. I took over the leadeship of Girl Scout Troop #3068 in 1969 and was thrilled to hear that so many of my former scouts have become Girl Scout leaders through the years. Blanche Marie, Coordinator Page 9 Events Calendar SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30, 6:00 pm Preschool Religious Formation Program YR 9 am Shrine Lending Library CC-C 10 am RCIA Formation Meeting CC-SH 10:30 am K of C Degree Team Practice CC-SH 2:30 pm Rosary for the Unborn AC 5 pm Michigan Catholic Radio Concert Church 7 pm Youth Ministry Halloween Party YR 7 pm Masses 6:30, 8:30 am, 7:30 pm HS Mothers’ Club Pinochle Group CC-SH 10:30 am Girl Scout Brownie Troop #647 YR 3:15 pm Men’s Scripture Study CC-A 7 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal CR 7:30 pm MONDAY, OCTOBER 30 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am First Communion Parent Meeting CC-SH 9:30 am Religious Formation – Sessions 1 & 2 GS 4:30, 6:00 pm 7th & 8th Grade Youth Ministry A Media Center 6:30 pm TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Moms and the Word CC-A 9 am Perpetual Help/Divine Mercy Devotions STC 6:50 pm Boy Scout Troop #1634 GS Café 7:30 pm Gregorian Chant Workshop CR 7:30 pm Love of God Prayer Group STC 8 pm WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Masses 6:30, 9:00 am, 12:00 noon, 7:30 pm Girl Scout Daisy Ktg PM Troop YR 3 pm Cub Scout Pack #1634 GS Café 6 pm Handbell Choir Rehearsal CR 7:30 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 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Scripture Study CC-B 9 am First Friday Enrichment Social CC-SH 9 am Shrine Lending Library CC-C 9:15 am Girl Scout Cadet Troop #445 YR 3 pm Girl Scout Troop #3068 CC-B 6 pm Natural Family Planning Class CC-A 7 pm SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Mass Confessions 8:30 am 3-4 pm, 5:30-6:15 pm Sunday Liturgy 4:30, 6:30 pm First Communion Retreat GS Gym & Café 8 am Hispanic Ministry Spanish Language Class CC-A 2 pm SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30, 6:00 pm Spanish Mass 4:00 pm Scholastic Book Fair GS Gym 8 am Preschool Religious Formation Program YR 9 am Shrine Lending Library CC-C 10 am RCIA Formation Meeting CC-SH 10:30 am K of C Degree Team Practice CC-SH 4 pm Rosary for the Unborn AC 5 pm Cross Connection Youth Night YR 7 pm Page 10 Shrine Herald Military Sgt. Daniel J. Allen, USMC Capt. Eric Ansorge PhD, US Army Michael Bianchette, USAF Envin E. Billings, US Army Capt. David Cibik, US Army LJV. Joseph W. Doman, US Navy Lt. Col. Thomas M. Doman, USMC PV2-E2 Melissa Ducastel, US Army LCPL. Michael Fern, USMC PV2 E-2 Thomas M. Finn, US Army TSgt. Kevin W. Geary, USAF Lt. Troy Perry Glendye, USCG Gary R. Gmeiner, USMC Joseph Haddad, USMC Sgt. Philip Huber, USMC 2nd Lt. Timothy Hughes, USAF Andrew Kostrzewa, US Navy Peter Laperriere, US Navy Maj. 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 Maj. Loren D. Penney, US Army Anthony Reynolds, USAF Capt. David N. Roberts, USMC SSgt. Nathan Rowe, USMC Andrew Schulte, US Army Lt. Col. Eric J. Simpson, FA 1st Lt. Eric Sullivan, USAF Capt. Michael Szalma, US Army Capt. James Sullivan, USAF LCPL. Roy Villareal, USMC PV2 Christopher M. Villerot, US Army Spec. David Wittla, US Army National Shrine of the Little Flower continued from page 5 Shrine Catholic Schools maintain a 3.5 GPA, along with performing required hours of service in the community. These service hours are in addition to the ten Christian Service hours every student at Shrine Catholic is required to perform in order to graduate. Congratulations to the inductees! Lauren Bald Mary Mares Charles Bauer Alexander Mast William Butler Timothy Mazur Cierra Button Lauren McCulloch Brandon Byrne Alexandra Moulton Nicholas Carlin Elizabeth Niemczura Brenton Castine Katherine Obudzinski Samantha Cavanaugh Timothy O’Hara Bridgett Colling Laura Penner Sean Dotson Anna Peters Emily Fraser Molly Pouch Zuzanna Fuchs Adam Proschek Rachel Goddard Rebecca Reid Allison Gola Michael Schelske Jaleeza Hernandez Patrick Sterk Emma Jack Brent Takenaga Adam Jensen Luke Tresnak Eric Jones Macklin Underdown Rene Juridico Jonah Warshay Charles Kapala Kyle Weld-Wallis Christopher Lash Beth Wloszek Zachary Luster Red Ribbon Week This past week, the Shrine Catholic High School SADD Chapter (Students Against Destructive Decisions) sponsored Red Ribbon Week. National Red Ribbon week began back in 1988 and serves as a tribute to DEA Special Agent Camarena. Agent Camarena was kidnapped, brutally tortured and murdered by drug traffickers in Mexico in the mid-80s. Over time, this tragic event has helped to generate a sense of hope. A hope that young Americans across the country continue to say “yes” to a drug-free life. At Shrine Catholic, the week was dedicated to informing students via posters and presentations on the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Thank you to the members of SADD who h e l p e d coordinate the $3 Per .50/ activities of this $17 son o year’s Red of 5 .50/Fa r or m mily Ribbon Week. or e! MICHIGAN CATHOLIC Credit Union National Shrine Parish and Schools Technology Fundraiser Please Join Us Friday, November 17 7:00 – 10:00 pm Red Run Golf Club 2036 Rochester Road Royal Oak, Michigan 48073 $75 Per Person This exciting evening includes Food, Music, Valet Parking Plus Special Raffle Items and Super Silent Auction To purchase tickets, please fill out the form below with your check made payable to: Shrine Catholic Schools Mail to: Diana Bain 1803 W. Houstonia Royal Oak, MI 48073 or drop off at any of the Shrine Catholic Schools offices or the Parish Office (detach here) Name(s) ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Phone ______________________________________ Number Attending ____________________________ Amount Enclosed ______________________________ Page 12 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Whatsoever you DID to help—THANK YOU! Shrine Ladies Guild Outing You did a great ministry of providing hospitality for South Oakland Shelter families from October 15-22. This year’s homeless guests were several Moms with infants and children and fewer men. Hospitality took the concerted efforts of scores of parishioners. And, we are blessed to be able to use the facilities and the generous help of the Berkley Community Church members. What a great ecumenical spirit! If you provided hauling and set-up, bed making, laundry care, food and meals, transportation, overnight watch, and a safe, clean environment for people in need, THANK YOU! Special thanks to those who did the extra work of coordinating all these services. It takes weeks of preparation. We had High School students, working Moms and Dads, Shrine Singles and Senior Members of our church all working together. What a beautiful witness of gospel love! Now, get some rest before we begin all of these same services for the Winter Warming Center during our two weeks in March. We need some folks with organizational ability to help coordinate our homeless ministries, so while you rest we are praying. You may have an angel of God come to you in a dream and ask something that seems impossible, if it were not a godly invitation. If this happens, talk it over with someone currently involved, one of our priests or Sister Noreen. The Shrine Ladies Guild is selling tickets for Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” at the Fox Theatre for the Sunday, December 3, 2006, 1 pm performance. Tickets are $30 each, which includes transportation. We will meet at the Woodward side grade school parking lot at noon for departure. For reservations or further information, please call Carol Hoolehan, 248.544.8991. Shrine Ladies Guild Enrichment On the feast of All Souls, we will have a Candlelight Mass of Remembrance, Thursday, November 2 at 7:30 pm. We will pray for and honor the more than 80 parishioners who have died since last November’s feast. Please join the loved ones of those whose funerals have been celebrated here at Shrine as we pray together for all of our loved ones who have preceded us in death. The Shrine Ladies Guild is hosting an Enrichment Social after the 8:30 am Mass on Friday, November 3, in the Conference Center. Refreshments will be provided and you can learn about the Lending Library, which is located in the Conference Center. The founders of the library, Kathy McGuire and JoAn Gilleran, will be on hand to provide information about the library. The Shrine Ladies Guild is proud to be a supporter of the library and we’d like you to see what’s available and to have a pleasant Friday morning with us and other parish members. If you are unable to attend Mass, come in after 9 am. We will all be there to welcome you. Mark your calendar for the Bake Sale, scheduled for November 11-12 in the Conference Center. As always we appreciate your support. Thanks for Bundles of Joy Catholics in the Public Square To everyone who contributed new-born layette outfits, diapers and money for the CCW/Ladies Guild Baby Shower, thank you! We had lovely gifts donated, and these will be lifesavers for Moms-inNeed through the programs we support in our diocese. “W “We encourage all citizens , particularly Catholics, to embrace their citizenship not merely as a duty and privilege, but as an opportunity meaningfully to participate in building the culture of life. Every voice matters in the public forum. Every vote counts. Every act of responsible citizenship is an exercise of significant individual power. We must exercise that power in ways that defend human life, especially those of God’s children who are unborn, disabled or otherwise vulnerable” (US Bishops, Living the Gospel of Life, 1998, n. 34). Embrace your citizenship and make sure to vote on November 7. Special Mass of Remembrance—November 2 Life Matters Some items for reflection during Respect for Life Month and while preparing for the upcoming elections: Living the Gospel of Life declares, “Indeed, the failure to protect and defend life in its most vulnerable stages renders suspect any claims to the ‘rightness’ of positions in other matters affecting the poorest and least powerful of the human community. If we understand the human person as the “temple of the Holy Spirit” — the living house of God — then these latter issues fall logically into place as the crossbeams and walls of that house. All direct attacks on innocent human life, such as abortion and euthanasia, strike at the house’s foundation. These directly and immediately violate the human person’s most fundamental right the right to life. Neglect of these issues is the equivalent of building our house on sand” (23). Knights of Columbus National Shrine of the Little Flower Council 12408 ALL YOU CAN EAT!!! Parish Family Pasta Dinner Saturday, November 11, 2006 Shrine Catholic Grade School Gymnasium 1621 Linwood Avenue Royal Oak, MI 48067 248.541.4122 Dinner is served from 4- 7 pm Pasta z Salad z Roll and Butter Dessert z Beverage Adults - $7.00 Senior Citizens and Kids under 12 - $6.00 We hope to see you there!!! Page 14 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Knights of Columbus The National Shrine/Shrine Catholic Schools winners of the Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge: Evan Copus and Danielle Flagg. We recently completed our Soccer Challenge competition for this year. For the first time Shrine Parish had two State Champions. The competitors competed first on a local level at the National Shrine. They then competed against all winners from the Archdiocese of Detroit. Finally these winners competed against winners from each archdiocese in the state of Michigan. This year the state competition was held in Gladwin. We applaud this years state winners from Shrine Catholic. Both of our winners this year are eligible to compete again next year. Danielle Flagg, age 12 Evan Copus, age 13 At a Major Degree ceremony in Center Line last weekend two brother knights from the National Shrine Council completed the 2nd and 3rd degree of the order. We applaud the following brother knights for their efforts. Daniel Magoon Frederick Ashbaugh On Sunday November 12, 2006 we will have a Memorial Mass at Sacred Heart Seminary. Mass is at 10:00 am. After Mass we will have a breakfast with the seminarians who are studying for the priesthood. All brother knights and their families are invited to attend. On Saturday November 11, 2006 we will have our 2nd Annual Pasta Dinner in the grade school gym. Several different types of pasta will be available. The proceeds from this dinner will go to support the various charities that the Knights of Columbus support. This event is open to all members of the parish and their families. VIVAT JESUS!, FRANK ROCHE, DD # 62 K of C A Family Perspective The Parish Council received a special blessing at last Sunday’s 9:00 am Mass. (Photo courtesy of Rita Tinetti.) “Self help” books flood bookstores, as we search for great relationships in marriage and advice for parenting. Jesus gives us the key in today’s Gospel; “If you want greatness, serve the needs of others.” It’s that simple. Bud Ozar Try It On “Rabboni,” the blind man said, “I want to see.” Do you see by faith? Do you see, not just the bad things in life, but the good things, the hope, the works of the Lord? Do you see yourself as a priest or religious? The letter to the Hebrews tells us that we are called from among the community. Do others see you as a priest or religious? For information, call the Vocation Office at 313.237.5875. 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Christ’s presence transforms every dimension of creation, no matter how menial, meager, or mundane. On the cross Jesus will thirst for our union with him in holiness. 3. Christ’s Proclamation of the Kingdom of God At Cana, the Mother of God instructs us: “Do whatever he tells you.” The preaching of Jesus fills us with the conviction to follow him in faith like sheep who find the voice of the shepherd irresistible.. The preaching of Jesus promises that we can personally share in Christ’s own life. The Lord’s preaching leads us to a deeper discovery, to an awareness of what we truly desire…His Person…His Presence…the Kingdom of God. 4. The Transfiguration The Transfiguration of Jesus reveals the possibility of our own configuration to Christ. In Tabor’s glorious vision we behold our own destiny. Thanks to the utterly “different” Christ, we come to believe in a difference for ourselves we never would have imagined. 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FOR PARISHIONERS at Northwood 435-4777 248-399-7777 TABLES • CHAIRS • CANOPIES LINENS • AUDIO VISUAL & MORE BERKLEY, MI Tech at your home/small office. Installations, Upgrades,Repairs, Cable, DSL, Wireless Networks Tony Gallucci 248-585-1045 [email protected] Family owned quality residential service since 1948 Roof Repair Specialist Lic & Ins 584-0490 Royal Oak got web site? Website Development & Consulting 248-740-4951 www.sesiweb.us Business Records & Personal Storage Needs! HIGHEST LEVEL OF SECURITY ROYAL OAK STORAGE Document Storage • Free Document Destruction • Free Transportation “IN” 313 W. Hudson 248-541-4020 www.royaloakstorage.com Your Neighbor Each milestone of our journey AS CATHOLICS IS CELEBRATED WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. Why, then, choose outside the Catholic faith for our final resting place? Guardian Angel Cemetery celebrates the traditions and beliefs of our Catholic Faith. 429 N. Main Street, Royal Oak, MI 48067 MODERNIZATIO N, OW B N C. IN COSTIGAN CONTRACTORS, INC. 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Dr. Tom Kopsch Chiropractor • Parish Member (248) 549-0140 www.normandychiro.com TOTAL HOME REMODELING Additions · Dormers Kitchens & Baths · New Homes Since 1978 · Licensed & Insured Referrals Available 586-463-7049 248.398.5545 Red Run Golf Club Committed to Your Changing Lifestyle... ³Weddings & Showers ³Reunions ³Meetings & Events ³Golf Outings ³Off-Premise Catering Centrally located, rooms overlooking golf course, outdoor terrace available (248) 548-7500 [email protected] 2036 Rochester Road, Royal Oak ADVERTISING! GUARDIAN ANGEL CEMETERY FINE ITALIAN FAMILY RESTAURANT 31555 Woodward Royal Oak, Michigan 48073 248-549-4002 A Brilliant Idea. DON’T DEPEND ON WORD OF MOUTH! Parish Publishing Solutions 1.800.521.4486 Starting at $1,650/mo. Includes Meals, Housekeeping, Activities and More! Royal Oak Call Chris Laymac at 248-585-2550 1900 N. Washington Woodwardside Sherry Sharbaugh 248-506-8502 For All Your Real Estate Needs www.shrinechurch.com October 29, 2006 Page 21 continued from page 7 Adult Formation · Anger and Forgiveness by Deacon Dr. Bob McDonald · How to Keep Your Kids Catholic by Ken Hensley · Calling all Teens by Tim Staples · The Spirit of Sacrifice in the Family by Fr. Benedict Groeschel, CFR · The Fourth Cup by Dr. Scott Hahn · Seven Reasons to be Catholic by Dr. Peter Kreeft · The Eucharist: Our Very Life by Deacon Dr. Bob McDonald · Mary, Handmaid of the Lord by Blessed Mother Teresa To purchase a copy, email Colleen in the Religious Formation Office at [email protected]. Reserved CDs may be picked up in the Parish or Religious Formation Office during regular business hours. Money is due at the time of pick-up. CDs will also be available at major parish events and on Monday evenings in the Shrine Catholic Grade School Religious Formation Office. Calling all High School Students Who Desire Full Initiation in the Catholic Church: RCIA Program for Adults Sundays, 10:15 am, Conference Center High school students who desire full initiation into the Catholic Church (through reception of the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Communion) are invited to join the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults program specially developed for older students. If you have questions, call the Rectory Office at 248.541.4122, or call John LaCroix directly at 248.374.9045. Eco Friendly Fundraiser The youth group continues to accept used cell phones and inkjet cartridges. Please drop items off in the rectory office or the blue box by the stairs close to the usher’s room. Thank you for your support. Defend The Faith Seminar The Order of Malta is sponsoring an event at St. John Conference Center in Plymouth on Saturday, November 4. The seminar, hosted by Teresa Tomeo, will be held from 8 am-2:30, including Mass and lunch. Speakers include Professor Robert Fastiggi of Sacred Heart Seminary; Richard Thompson, former Oakland County Prosecutor; Al Kresta, radio host, and John Chen, a Chinese National and seminarian. The fee is $25 and includes lunch. Call Steve Estey at 734.233.1517 or email [email protected] to register. Space is limited. Royal Oak, Michigan www.shrinechurch.com 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. Tomasz Maka, Assoc ............................................................................................................. ext 419 Rev. James Smalarz, Assoc ........................................................................................................... ext 416 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 Director of Recruiting, Mrs. Meg Armstrong .............................................................. 248.549.2925 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 Office Hours Monday - Friday .................................................................. 9 am-12 pm, 1 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 Saturday ...................................................................................................... 7:30 am-after 6:30 pm Mass Sunday ......................................................................................................... 6:30 am-after 6:30 pm Mass Gift Shop Hours Monday - Friday ......................................................................................................................... 1 pm-4 pm Second Saturday of the Month ................................................................................. 5:30 pm-6:30 pm Second Sunday of the Month ......................................................................................... 9:30 am-2 pm Masses Sunday ........................................................................................ 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am, 12:30, 6:00 pm Saturday ........................................................................................................ 8:30 am, 4:30 pm, 6:30 pm Weekday ................................................................................................................................. 6:30, 8:30 am Holy Day ....................................................................................... 6:30, 8:30 am 12:00 noon, 7:30 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation 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. LYNCH & SONS Funeral Directors The Lynch Family Has Been Personally Serving the Families of 1368 North Crooks Road (1 Block South of Maple) www.lynchfuneraldirectors.com Shrine Since 1950. “A Family Tradition Of Dignified Service” (248) 435-0660 Celebrating 100 Years - Our Family to Yours John & Bill Sullivan, Richard P. McLaughlin Longtime Parish Members ROYAL OAK (248) 541-7000 Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel 32515 Woodward Avenue 2600 Crooks Road (Between Maple & Big Beaver) 248-362-2500 (4 Blocks S. of 14 Mile Rd.) 248-549-0500 UTICA (586) 731-2411 www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com Premiere Optical Shop 248.559.2300 19860 W. 12 Mile at Evergreen, Southfield Bill Oldani & Mike Flannery Members of Parish www.DesmondFuneralHome.com Your Home Improvement Specialist ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN • RENOVATIONS • ADDITIONS • KITCHENS • BATHS (248)398-6500 2125 Twelve Mile Road Berkley, MI 48072 William H. Fuller, Jr. 705 W. Eleven Mile Rd. 8456 Hall Rd. (M-59) Family Owned Since 1938 PRO BUILT CUSTOM BUILDING LLC ROOFING 15 Years Experience SIDING GARAGES MANZO EYE CARE David L. Manzo, M.D. Shrine Parishioner Many Local Referrals Lasik/Excimer Specialist and General Opthalmologist 27776 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak (1/2 mile South of Shrine) 248-541-4200 FREE ESTIMATES LICENSED & INSURED 248-593-5195 LARRY’S MEMBER PLUMBING & HEATING SEWER CLEANING ALL REPAIR WORK LIC. MASTER PLUMBER PARISH MEMBER 248-542-6608 Custom Renovations Since 1978 HOPCROFT FUNERAL HOMES Town & Country 248-642-8100 Parish Member Heidi Looney Shrine Grade School 248-229-9347 Mothers Club Available to Help with Any of Your Rel Estate Needs CONTRACT DESIGN GROUP, INC. Save on Carpet • Vinyl Hardwood & Tile Flooring Quality Sales & Service Since 1982 • All Major Brands Commercial Residential FREE Estimates Installation Visit Our Showroom ART HOPCROFT, FOUNDER HAZEL PARK 23919 JOHN R. (248) 543.6687 David P. 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