Shrine Herald - National Shrine of the Little Flower
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Shrine Herald - National Shrine of the Little Flower
Shrine Herald www.shrinechurch.com May 13, 2007 “We proclaim Jesus as Lord and ourselves as servants for His sake.” Royal Oak, MI Sixth Sunday of Easter Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton Catholic Services Appeal Protecting God’s Children, is an important program for the Archdiocese of Detroit. Every parish, every Catholic school, every child benefits from this program. The program provides for the education and training of pastoral and school staffs as well as volunteers who work with children, the elderly, and the disabled. They are instructed to know and recognize the early warning signs of abuse or inappropriate relationships with these vulnerable members of our community. The program provides the foundation for a safe environment within the church for all children and those who are vulnerable. Protecting God’s Children is financed by the CSA. The Department of Education of the Archdiocese provides many valuable resources for our Catholic schools and religious education programs. The Department of Education provides professional and supervisory services to pastors and educational personnel in parishes and Catholic schools. Catholic identity, lifelong faith formation, long-range planning and justice and peace education are priorities. The School Outreach Fund is coordinated through the Department of Education. The Department of Education of the Archdiocese is funded by the CSA. These are just two of the many ways that the National Shrine of the Little Flower benefits from the CSA. Through the Archdiocese, the CSA funds provide resources and services that are beyond the scope of any one parish on it’s own. We actually receive far more than we give. I encourage you to be generous in your response to this year’s CSA Appeal. continued on page 3 Happy Mother’s Day! To All Mothers May God bless you and watch over you always Page 2 Shrine Herald Please pray for the sick of our parish Amanda Bean John Burg Hannah Caton Cliff D’Aoust Nick Delich Theresa Dennis Geralyn Derry Joyce Eagling Lynn Frank Emily Grant Eleanor Harned Marie Head Donald Hentschel Grahm Jahr Anthony Johnson Deiter Karmineke Albert Kirtek Barbara Kirtek Joan Kotula Ray Maloney Mary Martens Vincent McCormick Mandy Miller Bob Moore, Jr. Yvonne Nacu Michael Piatak Alex Podeawa Joseph Pomaville Ronald Prill Margaret Ribant Steven Robinson Ann Romeyn Sean Sexton Anne Spaniola Theodore (Ted) Susan Judith Szczesny Kathy Tanner Pat Tatomir Please pray for the repose of the soul of Gerda Hutzley National Shrine of the Little Flower Will You Lend Your Voice? Can you carry a tune? Do you have an hour to come and sing during a scheduled Funeral Mass? This choir does not have additional practice time, so the commitment is for the duration of the Mass. For 23 years, some Shrine parishioners have been members of the “Resurrection Choir” to sing and witness our parish care and support during funeral Masses. Due to health changes or relocations, the size of the group fluctuates. A telephone chain is used to notify members of impending funerals, and those who can come, do so. On occasion, there are two funerals scheduled for the same day, and some members will sing for both. Our pastoral staff is grateful for this dedicated group who lend their voices in hymns and prayer responses on behalf of our parish community. Bereaved families often express their gratitude for the Shrine Catholic Resurrection Choir. Life Matters Today, on Mother’s day, we thank all our mothers for choosing Life. We especially ask for the intercession of St. Gerard Majella for all mothers, especially, those expectant mothers who are contemplating abortion. “Dear Redemptorist Saint, model religious, compassionate toward suffering Mothers, intercede for this expectant Mother. Let her not be selfish like those who are willing to put an end to the life they bear within themselves. Instead let her remain ever conscious that she is privileged to be the instrument through whom God brings another life into the world. Encourage her for the good of her child and the glory of the Lord of life. Amen.” St. Gerard was born April 23, 1725 in Muro, Italy. He died in 1755 of tuberculosis and was canonized on December 11, 1904 by Pope Pius X. He joined the Redemptorists at the age of 23, becoming a professed lay brother in 1752. He served as sacristan, gardener, porter, infirmarian and tailor. Because of his great piety, extraordinary wisdom, and his gift of reading consciences, he was permitted to counsel communities of religious women. This humble servant of God also had the faculties of levitation and bi-location associated with certain mystics. His charity, obedience, and selfless service as well as his ceaseless mortification for Christ, made him the perfect model of lay brothers. When falsely accused by a pregnant woman of being the father of her child, he retreated in silence; she later recanted and cleared him and thus began his association as patron of all aspects of pregnancy. St. Gerard is the patron of childbirth, children, expectant mothers, motherhood, pro-life movement, and unborn children. Mother and Unborn Baby Care Invites you to the Annual Spring Dinner The Fight for Life Around the World! Featuring Rev. Thomas J. Euteneuer President of Human Life International Friday, May 25, 2007 6:00 pm San Marino Club, Troy, Michigan For reservations, call Michelle Yak 248.559.7576 www.shrinechurch.com May 13, 2007 continued from page 1 Bearings ... The Ascension of the Lord The ecclesiastical provinces of Boston, Hartford, New York, Newark, Philadelphia, and the State of Nebraska have maintained the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord on the proper Thursday after Easter. If you are in any of those places on Thursday, May 17 this year, it is a Holy Day of Obligation. The rest of the United States, including the Province of Detroit, which is the entire State of Michigan, has transferred the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord to the 7th Sunday of Easter. What does that mean for us? It means that Thursday this week is not a Holy Day of Obligation. We do not celebrate the Ascension on that day. The Feast of the Ascension of the Lord will be celebrated next Sunday, May 20, beginning with the vigil Masses on Saturday evening May 19. Heritage Hall A few decisions had to be made regarding types of materials and the source for them. Along with some other decisions, we are able to avoid some delays and the pace of work has once again picked up. If all goes smoothly, we hope to be into Heritage Hall by July 1. On July 1, the official address for the National Shrine of the Little Flower will become: NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE LITTLE FLOWER 2100 West 12 Mile Road Royal Oak, MI 48073 The main entrance to the Parish Offices will be from the entrance off the new 12 Mile Road parking lot. High School Academy Gym After Shrine Catholic High School’s outstanding performance of “Children of Eden” last week, we are all even more excited about the new gym being completed. Once it is up and running, we can then turn the present gym into the permanent performing arts center. Rosie, Russia, and Carlito Last Sunday, Rosie and Russia went to visit Charlie at the lake. It was hard to get Rosie out of the water. Russia tried it and did not much like it. Charlie will not go near it. Maybe once the weather and the water are warmer, Russia and Charlie will warm up to the idea. Even though Rosie was the only one to go swimming, all three seemed to enjoy the boat ride around the lake. Page 3 Mass Intentions Monday, May 14 St. Matthias, apostle 6:30 am †Leo Moeggenborg 8:30 am †Francis Dennis Coughlin Tuesday, May 15 6:30 am 8:30 am St. Isidore †Brett Martz †Donald Currie Wednesday, May 16 6:30 am 8:30 am †Winifred Riske †Jean Baisel Thursday, May 17 6:30 am †Saphie Szczensny 8:30 am Intentions of Ann and George Seefield (60th Wedding Anniversary) Friday, May 18 St. John I 6:30 am Intentions of Sam and Barbara Romano (50th Wedding Anniversary) 8:30 am †Donald DeFauw Saturday, May 19 8:30 am Sunday, May 20 Vigil Masses 4:30 pm 6:30 pm †Elizabeth Mitchell Ascension of the Lord †Ronald Clay Intentions of Jim Clem Sunday Masses 7:30 am †Julia Terbrack 9:00 am †Ed Roepke 10:45 am Intentions of NSLF Parishioners 12:30 pm Intentions of Jozek Shreli and Theresa 6:00 pm Intentions of Patricia Dolan Vocations “Those who love Me will keep my word.” Is your love for the Lord leading you to grow in holiness as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life? Call the Vocation Office at 313.237.5875 or email [email protected]. Page 4 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Mass Information Monday, May 14 6:30 am Mass Servers 8:30 am Mass Servers Tuesday, May 15 6:30 am Mass Servers 8:30 am Mass Servers Fr. Smalarz Brendan Sullivan, Kenneth Miller Msgr. Easton Colleen McQueeney Karneisha Williams Fr. Heppen Brendan Sullivan, Kenneth Miller Fr. Mąka Colleen McQueeney Karneisha Williams Wednesday, May 16 6:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Servers Brendan Sullivan, Kenneth Miller 8:30 am Mass Fr. Heppen Servers Colleen McQueeney Karneisha Williams Thursday, May 17 6:30 am Mass Fr. Heppen Servers Jacqueline Vidosh, Jessica Klimushyn 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Servers Mark Ruhle, Matthew Nadai Friday, May 18 6:30 am Mass Fr. Mąka Servers Jacqueline Vidosh, Jessica Klimushyn 8:30 am Mass Fr. Heppen Servers Mark Ruhle, Matthew Nadai Saturday, May 19 8:30 am Mass Servers Msgr. Easton Max Quinn, Christian Rozanski Readings of The Week Monday, May 14 Acts 1:15-17, 20-26 Jn 15:9-17 Tuesday, May 15 Acts 16:22-34 Jn 16:5-11 Wednesday, May 16 Acts 17:15, 22—18:1 Jn 16:12-15 Thursday, May 17 Acts 18:1-8 Jn 16:16-20 Friday, May 18 Acts 18:9-18 Jn 16:20-23 Saturday, May 19 Acts 18:23-28 Jn 16:23b-28 Sunday, May 20 Acts 1:1-11 Eph 1:17-23 or Heb 9:24-28; 10:19-23 Lk 24:46-53 Ascension of the Lord, May 20 Vigil Masses 4:30 pm Mass Lectors Servers Hospitality 6:30 pm Mass Lectors Servers Hospitality Sunday Masses 7:30 am Mass Lectors Servers Fr. Smalarz John Sier, Russ Fisher Elyse Moon, Jacqueline Vidosh Liz Girardot, Karneisha Williams Margie Suchyta, Team Fr. Mąka Mike Howard, Rebecca Joseph Carlo Ginotti, Philip Clark Stevie Erwin, Tyler Moylan Gerald Schaffran, Team Fr. Heppen Donna McNamara, Tony Smith Daniel Donahue, Lyle Wilson Matthew Sutton, Sean McQueeney Sage Baltrusaitis Hospitality MaryAnn Skaggs, Team 9:00 am Mass Lectors Fr. Mąka Claire Baumhardt, Matt Rzepecki Anna Goike Servers Beth Wloszek, Katie Irvine Holly O'Hara, Janie Wagner, Erin Scott Hospitality John Burg, Team 10:45 am Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors Mark Mason, Jim Wilson Servers Jonathan Jaeger, Scott Alexander Michael Zobl, David Zobl Emcee Zaid Chabaan Hospitality Wayne Friedman, Team 12:30 pm Mass Lectors Servers Fr. Heppen Joseph DeFauw, Fran Clancy Lauren Cerino, Alyssa Abbott Katie Cowan, Claire Baumhardt 6:00 pm Mass Fr. Smalarz Lectors Francis Walocko, Matt Archambault Servers L.T. Elmore, Kenneith Elmore Donald York, Miles Ploucha Hospitality Tom Torma, Team www.shrinechurch.com May 13, 2007 Fr. Jim’s Journal Spring time is always an exciting season in the life of a parish. The past two weekends we had beautiful First Communion Liturgies. Seeing all the second-graders come forward for the first time to receive Jesus in the Eucharist brings back memories of my own first communion at Our Lady of Grace Parish in Dearborn Hgts. What an exciting time this is for our second-graders and their families! May our Shrine children and their parents continue to grow in their love and awareness for Jesus in the Eucharist. Also, during the month of May we give honor to Mary, our Blessed Mother, for her role in salvation history. Mary’s “yes” to God gives us the opportunity to grow in our relationship with Jesus as he came to reveal to us the Father’s love. Mary’s “yes” transformed the face of the earth. May we continue to look to her for our hope and inspiration in our potential to change the face of the earth through our faith in Jesus Christ. Last weekend Shrine High School’s Performing Arts Department did a fantastic job with the musical production entitled “Children of Eden.” Our highly talented students from the high school, as well as a few from the grade school, creatively told the story of creation based on the Book of Genesis. The acting, costumes, music, set design and sound were remarkable! It is my understanding that all four performances were sold out! We are fortunate as a Catholic school community to have such gifted students who receive a great deal of support form their parents and family members. With spring also comes all the activities associated with the close of another school year: high school graduation, honor’s banquet, grade six promotions, kindergarten picnic and the list goes on and on. There is never a dull moment in parish life! What a great blessing priesthood has been for me!! Of course, this weekend we celebrate Mother’s Day!! To all moms and those who take on a mother’s role, THANK YOU for all you do for your children and for your families. I am grateful for the love, guidance, support, and knowledge offered to me by my mom, as well as, by my dad. For their presence in my life I am most grateful. Don’t forget to take a moment to thank God for the gift of our moms on Mother’s Day. May God bless you and your families with His contentment and peace! Enjoy the beauty of spring!!! Become a Council Member It’s an exciting time here at the National Shrine. If you are interested in being on Parish Council, now is your chance. All names submitted will be placed in a basket, and then at the 10:45 mass on Pentecost, May 27, Monsignor will be pulling out four names. This is a three-year commitment, with meetings on the 4th Monday of the month. This is a great way to get involved in the parish. Please call Nancy Phillips at 248.288.5261 or Kathie Dorsch at 248.548.2493 to submit your name, or if you have any questions. FYI….If you are selected our first meeting will be a dinner meeting on June 1. Page 5 Divine Life Baptized in Christ Emerson Eileen Mary daughter of Philip and Mary (Douthett) Alessi William Michael and Duncan Edward sons of William and Jessica (Dietz) Cook Ellie Kristine daughter of Daniel and Kristen (Boozer) Eastman Jayden Ryann daughter of Ryan and Elizabeth (William) Grunkemeyer Connor Charles son of Michael and Heather (Richards) McDermott Banns of Marriage First Bann Elizabeth Krueger and Stephen Nagy Second Bann Kerri McNulty and Chris Bagosy Congratulations to all the children who received their First Holy Communion. May God bless them and their families always! Michael T. Aquino Matthew P. Bain Rachel A. Bain Beck Benson Aidan M. Bergsman Dominic P. Bertollini Zoe Blake Nicholas Blasio Grace K. Bontrager Kristina J. Brown Gabrielle Butcher Kenyatte Byron Donatello Capozzoli Sebastian Carlesso Brennan Carr Regan Castle Victoria M. Chandler Julia Chase Joseph Chulumovich Patrick W. Clouse Michael Coletti Mario Colucci Ellen K. Cook Jeremiah Cortez Matthew J. Cox Nicholas C. Crane Katie Cross Dalton Cymbal Mallory A. Demeter Maria Denja Robby Dewar Pieter Dijkman Nadia Dixon Robert Dixon Olivia L. Doherty Aaron F. Dy Austin C. Dy Nicole Eichberger Mark R. Esper Erik Faris Evan Faris Liam Feeney Ellen C. Fey Malachi Flood Sofia Fregolle Lindsay Gallagher Ian Gappy Ava C. Gawel Karen George Christina M. Gillette Greg Golias Ryan J. Hagen Julia J. Halkey Cara N. Hall Hayden R. Haran Dylan Hayes Katherine B. Howard Sydney Hughes Niklas Jenkins Meg Johnson Riley G. Kalt Claire M. Kendell Ian Kernohan Leah Kossak Dmitri Krick Emma I. Kruse Lucas Kuzak Colin Landry Megan Lee Lauren Leonard Priscilla Lloyd Ryan J. Lopp Graham Lotito Maureen O. Luddy Molly Lyons Emily Marvar Natalie Masopust Aidan McCourt Rory J. McKelvey Emma McNorton Claire V. McPherson Connor Meagher Josef A. Mehall Nicole Miller Rachel Mitchell Ally Morrison Megan C. Murray Erin R. Newcomer Zalen Niccolini Michael P. Niehaus Patrick Norton Grace A. Novak Megan K. O'Donnell Casper Padilla Tommy Pagen Brian T. Palmer Elizabeth Paul Thomas W. Peaslee Amelia Plumhoff James Quigley Anna M. Renou Kailyn E. Riebe Sandros Rivera-Letcher Sean J. Ruhle Ashley R. Runde Isabella Savino Luke Schenkel Alexander Schienke Matthew Schienke Jacob T. Schuit Gabriele Seilo Ava Shannon Mary Q. Sier Cassidy J. Skaggs Asher M. Smith Blake Smith Keagan Smith Casey W. Spagnuolo Elizabeth C. Stehney Kailyn Swantek-Parshay Jenna Swastek Delaney Szlezyngier Jamison Terbrack Peter Trout Emily Turner Emily C. Van Haitsma Anthony Vecchio Gabriela Vettorello Joe Wagner Molly A. Wagner Sam Wagner Jaclyn Willenbrock Erin M. Williams Elise M. Yenkel Olivia L. Zardus Olivia Zevon-Clark Sarah E. Zobl www.shrinechurch.com May 13, 2007 Teams of Our Lady Are you looking for a way to grow in faith as a couple and meet other Catholic couples? Teams of Our Lady is an international movement of married couples whose purpose is growth in the spiritual life of the couple and family. Check out Teamsofourlady.org for more information. There will be an informational meeting on May 21 at 7:30 pm at St. Anastasia Church, 4571 John R., Troy, 48085. To RSVP or to obtain more information, contact Steve and Julie Whitmore at 248.547.1841 or [email protected]. Lending Library Open House Next Weekend, May 19-20 Mark your calendars! There will be light refreshments and a variety of used books and hand made lacey ribbon scarves available for a donation to benefit the Library. You'll also have an opportunity to look over our regular collection of books, videos, CDs, DVDs, and magazines, which are there for you to borrow all year. Lending Library hours are Sundays from 10 am-2 pm, and Fridays from 9:15-Noon, 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. Garden News Just a short note of “Thanks” to all of the people who helped with clean up around the church grounds. It’s not too late to adopt an area of your own to plant. We still need five areas to be care for. It doesn’t take much of your time and it’s a great way to be involved in the parish. Please contact Kathie at 248.548.2493 or Jeanette at 248.635.0976. Gift Shop First Holy Communion Rosaries The Shrine Gift Shop has beautiful Pope Benedict XVI Commemorative rosaries. These rosaries will make wonderful First Holy Communion gifts. They come in White Mother of Pearl, Black Wooden Beads, Natural Brown Wood, Red Wooden Beads and Red Mother of Pearl. Between each decade there is the medal / cross of St. Benedict. If you have any questions, please call Jack Hoolehan at 248.541.4122, ext.418. Page 7 Events Calendar Sunday, May 13 Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30, 6:00 pm Dads’ Club Pancake Breakfast GS Gym & Café 8 am Shrine Lending Library CC-C 10 am Rosary for the Unborn AC 5 pm Monday, May 14 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Girl Scout Brownie Troop #5732 YR 3 pm Catechists Thank You Dinner CC-SH 6 pm Administration & Finance Committee Meeting CC-B 7 pm GS/Academy Dads’ Club Meeting GS Café 7:30 pm Tuesday, May 15 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Kindergarten Round-Up GS Gym 9 am Mission Ladies CC-B 10 am Girl Scout Troop Cadette Troop #1391 YR 6:30 pm Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions STC 6:45 pm Moms’ Tuesday Night Bridge Group CC-SH 7 pm Boy Scouts Troop #1634 GS Café 7:30 pm Gregorian Chant Workshop CR 7:30 pm 3rd Yr Men’s Familia Meeting CC-A 7:30 pm Love of God Prayer Group STC 8 pm Wednesday, May 16 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Moms & The Word CC-SH 9 am Girl Scout Daisy Ktg PM Troop YR 3 pm Cub Scout Pack #1634 Tiger Cub Crossover GS Gym & Café 6 pm GS Spring String Concert CC-SH,B 6:30 pm Christian Service Committee Meeting CC-A 7 pm Handbell Choir Rehearsal CL 7:30 pm Thursday, May 17 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Shrine Ladies Guild/CCW Luncheon Meeting CC—SH 8:30 am Girl Scout Brownie Troop #647 YR 3:15 pm FOCCUS Testing CC-A 6:45 pm Catholicism 101 Series CC-SH 7:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal CR 7:30 pm Friday, May 18 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Scripture Study CC-B 9 am Shrine Lending Library CC-C 9:15 am ENDOW Program CC-SH 9:30 am Girl Scout Cadette Troop #445 YR 3 pm VBS Training Meeting CC-SH 5:30 pm Girl Scout Troop #3068 CC-B 6 pm Shrine Singles Rosary & Evening Prayer STC 7:30 pm Saturday, May 19 Mass Confessions 8:30 am 3-4 pm, 5:30-6:15 pm 4:30, 6:30 pm Sunday Liturgy Market Day Pickup GS Gym & Café 9;30 am CC-A 10 am Hispanic Ministry Spanish Language Class CC-A 2 pm Shrine Lending Library Open House CC-B, C 5 pm Sunday, May 20 Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30, 6:00 pm Shrine Lending Library Open House CC-B,C 8 am VBS Training Meeting CC-SH 10:15 am Rosary for the Unborn AC 5 pm Spiritual Superheroes Film Series CC-SH 6 pm A AC CC-SH Hall CC-A CC-B CC-C CL CR GS HS STC YR Academy Adoration Chapel, Coughlin Building Conference Center, Seton 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 Page 8 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower Growing in Faith as a Family . . . Elementary . . . Sixth Sunday of Easter: “Whoever loves me will keep my word .” Acts 15:1-2, 22-29, Rev 21:10-14, 22-23, and Jn 14:23-29 John’s Gospel speaks of the deep love that is required for a true relationship with God—a relationship based on total trust and turning over of will. While Jesus’ words may sound harsh (Whoever does not love me does not keep my words; yet the word you hear is not mine but that of the Father who sent me), in reality our actions are a reflection of the devotion and love we have towards God. Truth be told, we cannot say we love God if we constantly disregard His commandments, His Church’s teachings, and choose not to gather with the community of faith for regular worship. Our actions are our response to God’s love for us. Mother’s Day gives us a wonderful opportunity to reflect on this Gospel in a very rich way. The Blessed Mother was fully human. Mary was born without the stain of Original Sin, was full of grace, and like all of us, had the gift of freewill. When the angel appeared to Mary announcing she was to be the mother of the Lord, Mary freely chose to obey, saying, “I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word” (Luke 1:38). The Virgin’s love for God and her willingness to obey out of love for Him allowed her to become the dwelling place of His Most Precious Son. Mary’s fiat, her ‘yes’ to God’s invitation to love and serve Him, opened the door to our salvation. Mary’s deep love for God is shown throughout the Gospel, but no more profoundly than as she stood at the foot of the cross, gazing upon her dying Son. I cannot imagine the faith it must have taken for Mary to understand how her Son’s suffering and death could possibly fit into God’s loving plan—yet she did. When the Romans removed Jesus from the cross, the soldiers laid Him in her arms. How strong must have been her beliefs as she cradled her beloved Son and how deep her trust in God’s love and mercy. The love a mother has for her child begins long before the child is placed in her arms. Every mother remembers the first time she feels her child move in her womb. The miracle of life dwelling inside—a child precious and dear—draws a mother into the Mystery of Creation. As her baby develops, a mother begins to form a relationship with her little one, long before the two can gaze upon each other face-to-face. Scientists report babies respond to voices in utero, particularly recognizing their mother’s voice. This relationship and the relationship a father forges with his child, forms the foundation for the child’s concept of God as learned through the example of love shown between his or her parents. As Catholics, whether male or female, we have the opportunity to take part in the Mystery of Creation—to be a dwelling place for the Lord—to feel the movement of Christ in us through the Gift of the Eucharist. Just as did Mary, we share in God’s invitation to be His servant as we stand before the Sacred Host and Cup. Our “Amen” is our ‘yes’ to the acceptance of the Lord dwelling within us. As we receive His Most Precious Body and Blood, we become vessels for Living His Presence. The fruits of our labors performed out of love for God give life and presence to Christ in our midst. Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the sanctity of life and to reflect on the wonders of the Mystery of Creation, as well as our role as disciples of Christ. Our Blessed Mother can be our guide and strength, helping us to grow more deeply in love with her Precious Son. Let us be receivers of His love so our lives are a reflection of His Presence alive and at work in our world. Written by J.A. Maten Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima Beginning on May 13 and continuing through October 13 in 1917, the Blessed Mother began appearing to three children near the town of Fatima, Portugal. This year marks the 90th anniversary of the apparitions to Francisco and Jacinta Marto and Lucy Dos Santos, children ranging from 7 to 10 years old. Mary told the children she had been sent by God with messages to be heard by every man, woman, and child. Appearing at a time when the world was torn apart by war and violence, Mary promised that God would grant peace to the world if her requests for prayer, repentance and atonement for sin, sacrifice, and consecration were heard and obeyed. For more information on Our Lady of Fatima, her messages and devotions go to www.fatima.org. Register Now for 2007-08 Religious Formation Year Registration forms were sent home to all currently enrolled Religious Formation families. Forms are also available for new families online and in the National Shrine Parish Office and Religious Formation Office (room 103 of Shrine Catholic Grade School) for all programs, including: ο Preschool (ages 3-4), meets during 9 am Mass ο Elementary (K-6), meets Mondays from 4:30-5:30 or 6-7 pm ο Grades 7-8 Youth Ministry, meets Mondays 6:15-8:00 pm ο High School Youth Ministry (9-12), meeting times and dates vary Religious Formation programs in grades K-8 are specifically designed for students who attend public or home schools. Preschool and High School Religious Formation programs are open to all parish families, including those who attend public school, home school, and parochial school. Children enrolling for Sacraments must have attended a minimum of two years of Religious Formation prior to the reception of the Sacrament. continued on page 14 www.shrinechurch.com May 13, 2007 Youth Ministry and Adult Religious Formation Page 9 Sunday Night Gatherings, 9-12 Gr. Adult Formation Mission Trip Car Wash May 24 and 31, 7 pm Shrine Conference Center Join Judy Maten and delve into Pope Benedict’s Encyclical Letter Deus Caritas Est (God is Love) and his post-synodal Apostolic Exhortation Sacramentum Caritatis (Sacrament of Love). Breaking open the Pope’s teachings, we will reflect on Christ active in the world, especially through His Church as a Community of Love and the Sacraments. Participants will contemplate the Mystery of the Eucharist as a Sacrament to be Believed, Celebrated, and Lived. For current and prospective Shrine Catechists, the May 23rd session will cover topic #14 (What is Church). On May 30 topic #16 (What is Worship?) will be credited. For those attending both evenings, credit for topic #3 (Who is Jesus?) and #15 (What is Sacrament?) will also be given. This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (Jn. 13:35) May 19, 9 am Mass, Shrine Catholic GS Parking Lot Our mission trip youth will be conducting a car wash to help raise funds for the 2007 mission trip. Stop in to support these youth and leave with a sparkling clean car!! Steve Agrisano Concert - St. Hugo of the Hills Monday, May 21, 7-9 pm Steve Agrisano is a well recognized singer, song writer and has been a featured artist in many youth and family gatherings throughout the country. Do not miss this opportunity to see him perform when he comes to our area. For more information please contact Mrs. Garlow at 248.541.4122 ext. 439 or email [email protected]. This concert is a free-will offering. Sports Weekend Recap - Lifestyles for Peace The Shrine youth group was well represented at the Sports Weekend in Muncie. Together with the Young4Unity from across the Midwest they explored ways to put into practice the art of loving and the Golden Rule on their athletic teams as well as in their everyday lives. Thanks to all the participants. For more information on the activities of these young people visit www.focolare.org. Catholicism 101: The EucharistThe Sacrament of Love Are you being called to share the Faith with others? Do you have a deep love for Christ and enjoy working with others? Do you feel called to share the teachings of the Catholic faith with others? Then perhaps being a Catechist is just for you! We are looking for dedicated and faith-filled people who are fully initiated Catholics in good standing to join our team of Catechists. Training will be provided; we are in need of people to work with preschool, elementary, middle-school, high school, and adult formation. If you are interested please call the Religious Formation Office at 248.541.5133 or email Judy Maten at [email protected]. continued on page 10 Cross Connections on page 10 Page 10 Shrine Herald 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. Volunteers Needed for Avalanche Ranch Vacation Bible School Volunteers are needed to work at Avalanche Ranch June 18 through June 22 from 8:00 am until 12:30 pm. A variety of jobs are available and positions will be assigned by VBS staff. Volunteers must: • Be entering 7th grade this fall or older • Attend one training session in the Shrine Conference Center, either Friday, May 18, 6:30—8:30 pm or Sunday, May 20 from 10:15 am—12:15 pm. • Be able to attend each of the five days for the full session, be a practicing Catholic, attend Mass on Sundays (or Saturday evenings) and sign a contract saying as such. Jobs are available first come, first serve. To sign up, please email Mrs. Cathy Weber at [email protected] and state your name, address, and phone number. Mrs. Weber will send a follow-up email letting you know if there was a position open for you or not. Parish Gardening Opportunity Confirmation candidates and their families are invited to adopt a garden on our Shrine Parish Grounds. This is a perfect long-term ministry project for eighth grade students or those entering into eighth grade seeking a long-term project. To volunteer, please call Mrs. Kathie Dorsch at 248.548.2493 for assignments. Focus Hope Summer Coordinators Needed We are looking for adult helpers to be onsite coordinators for our Shrine Focus Hope food distribution contingent. The dates are as follows: June 9, July 14, Aug. 11 and Sept. 8. If you can help please contact Mrs. Mary Garlow at 248.541.4122 ext. 439 or email [email protected]. CSA Website Makes Debut With the CSA now underway and parishes making presentations about this year’s Catholic Services Appeal, a new resource has made its debut—the CSA website at www.AODcsa.org. Audio and video clips about the CSA, articles from The Michigan Catholic, and a variety of other materials are just a click away at www.AODcsa.org. National Shrine of the Little Flower continued from page 9 Adult Formation ... Life in the Holy Spirit May 21, 7 pm. St. Vincent Ferrer Church In preparation for the Feast of Pentecost, join Fr. John Esper, Pastor of St. Vincent Ferrer parish as he reflects on who is the Holy Spirit and how the Holy Spirit is active in the Church today. Get a deeper understanding of the Spirit and its movement in the People of God. This event is hosted by the South East Oakland Vicariate Spiritual Formation Committee. Refreshments will be served. St. Vincent’s is located at 1087 E. Gardenia, Madison Heights, south of 12 Mile and east of John R Roads. Can you sew? Vacation Bible School is looking for a few adults with minimal sewing experience who can volunteer to help make some simple teddy bears. Campers attending Vacation Bible School this June will add stuffing to the bears which will be sent to poor children in Ecuador. For more details, please call Janie Lynch at 248.541.5133 or email [email protected]. Catechist Formation Topics June 18-29, 9 am-1 pm Sacred Heart Major Seminary Sacred Heart Major Seminary is offering all 20 Catechist Formation Topics for current Catechists who are working towards full certification. Registration forms are available in the Religious Formation Office. A selection of Catechist Formation topics presented by Judy Maten, EMCF, will also be offered at the National Shrine of the Little Flower in May and June under Catholicism 101 heading. Watch upcoming Heralds for more details on these local topics! continued on page 11 www.shrinechurch.com May 13, 2007 continued from page 10 Adult Formation ... Page 11 Military Lighthouse Media CDs The popular Lighthouse Media CDs are now available for sale in the Shrine Gift Shop and the Religious Formation Office. Each CD is only $3 and is a great way to catch up on adult formation topics while driving, exercising, or in the office. All presentations are done by well-known theologians and lecturers. The complete listing of titles available can be found on-line at www.formation.shrinechurch.com/adult/lighthouse.asp. CDs can also be ordered through the Religious Formation Office. email Colleen at [email protected] or call 248.541.5133 with your selections and we will have your order ready for pick-up. We have 18 new titles available in our popular Lighthouse Media CD collection. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 15 Things to do in the Midst of Suffering by Jeff Cavins Anger & Forgiveness by Deacon Dr. Bob McDonald Church Beliefs by Jesse Romero Confession by Fr. Larry Richards Four Marks of the Church by Scott Hahn How to Keep Your Kids Catholic by Ken Hensley How to Win the World without Losing Your Soul by Dave Durand The Fourth Cup by Scott Hahn The Healing Power of Confession by Scott Hahn The Holy Eucharist by Fr. Bill Casey The Lamb’s Supper by Scott Hahn The Life of Christ Pt. 1 by Matthew Arnold The Life of Christ Pt 2 by Matthew Arnold The Gift of Sexuality by Fr. Thomas Loya The Passion of Christ Applied to Your Life by Fr. John Corapi Understanding the Eucharist by Scott Hahn Why Do We Have a Pope? by Scott Hahn Why Go to Mass? by Bishop Alexander K. Sample Fall Term at Sacred Heart Sacred Heart Major Seminary is the center—the “heart”—of the Detroit archdiocese for training the laity for ministry. Consider Fall Term 2007 to begin your pur-suit of a certificate, AA or MA de-gree in pastoral ministry. Sacred Heart is secured, centrally located for an easy commute, and offers satellite courses to meet busy schedules. New student admission ends August 15. Classes start September 4. Call 313-883-8520 to speak with an admissions counselor. Please pray for our Military Sgt. Daniel J. Allen, USMC Capt. Eric Ansorge PhD, US Army Sp.4 Joseph R. Bawden, US Army Michael Bianchette, USAF Envin E. Billings, US Army Capt. David Cibik, US Army Crisanto R. Delos, USCG 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 PV 1st Class Daniel Fleming TSgt. Kevin W. Geary, USAF Lt. Troy Perry Glendye, USCG Gary R. Gmeiner, USMC Joseph Haddad, USMC Sgt. Philip Huber, USMC Maj. Ed K. Koledo, US Army Andrew Kostrzewa, US Navy Peter Laperriere, US Navy Maj. Brent E. Lilly USMC GS13 Dan Marem MI BN EOCS Spec McKenzie Aaron Mingle, US Navy Matthew Mitchell, US Navy LCpl. Michael D. Mueller, USMC Maj. Ben O’Rourke, USMC Maj. Loren D. Penney, US Army Anthony Reynolds, USAF Capt. David N. Roberts, USMC Colin Roger, USCG GySgt. Nathan Rowe, USMC Andrew Schulte, US Army Lt. Col. Eric J. Simpson, FA 1st Lt. Eric Sullivan, USAF Capt. Michael Szalma, US Army CPL. Roy Villareal, USMC PV2 Christopher M. Villerot, US Army Spec. David Wittla, US Army Page 12 Shrine Herald Grade School Reading Resource Room The Reading Resource Room has been a busy place this past year. Younger students are learning varied strategies to help them when they come to a “tricky” word that is unfamiliar or words that just “don’t make sense.” They practice reading at their instructional level, becoming more confident, fluent readers. We work heavily on pre-reading which also helps with comprehension. Often, students work on writing skills as part of the lessons, focusing on grammar, sentence structure, paragraph formation or spelling. I’m also working with groups of students who have been identified through testing as being significantly above grade level. These students work on projects that require investigation and creative problem solving. Upon completion students share their projects and learning with their classmates. I’m thoroughly enjoying my new position at Shrine Catholic Grade School as the Reading Resource teacher. I taught elementary grades for 11 years before training for Reading Recovery six years ago. The multi-sensory approach incorporated in Reading Recovery, coupled with the phonics, reading strategies and writing, is easily adapted into reading support for elementary readers. Academy Mrs. Peg Amell Next Saturday, May 19, 65 Shrine Academy students will experience the Mantis, the Mean Streak, the Maverick and music. The Academy band, eighthgrade choir and Music Connection group will travel to Sandusky, Ohio, to take part in the “Music in the Parks” program. The “music” part happens in the morning, when the three groups will perform before judges. Highlights of the presentation include the spiritual Set Down Servant, as performed by the eighth-grade choir, and Gloria, sung entirely in Latin by the Music Connection. Following the performance, the group will venture to Cedar Point for an afternoon park visit. The famous amusement park opened for the season this weekend, and students will experience many of the 69 rides – 17 of which are roller coasters. Scott Ruhle ’11, a member of the eighth-grade choir, is one of the students looking forward to the trip. National Shrine of the Little Flower “We’re going there hopefully to place in a position, hopefully in the top three, and ride some sweet rides,” he said. “My favorite ride is the Raptor, but I haven’t been there in a while.” The Shrine Academy performers will be accompanied by their faculty directors, including Ms. Sara Skok, Ms. Julie Smyth, Ms. Melissa Liford and Mr. James Mio. High School by Brian St. Claire 2007-2008 Observer Staff Congratulations to the following students named to The Observer staff for next year. We look forward to reading your publications next year. Billy Adams ‘09 Alex Assaf ’08 Erica Boreczky ‘08 Geneva Brunetti ‘08 Bridgett Colling ‘09 Emily Fraser ‘09 Zuzanna Fuchs ‘09 Christina Lawson ‘08 Andrew McNish ‘08 Alex Moulton ‘09 Christopher Oniciu ‘09 Meghan Spork ‘08 Brittany Taratuta ‘08 Janessa Wicks ‘08 Josh Wilt ‘09 2007-2008 Shrine Spirit Yearbook Staff The following students have been named to the 2007-2008 Spirit Yearbook staff. Congratulations! We look forward to watching you capture memories and compiling into a lifelong treasure of high school. Cara Davidson ‘08 Christy Gola ‘08 Luke Hunter ‘08 Asia Jones ‘08 Hannah Klemet ‘08 Michaela Lynch ‘08 Mary Mares ‘09 Jason Masopust ‘08 Alex Mast ‘08 Elyse Moon ‘08 Katie Murray ‘10 Elizabeth Niemaczura ‘09 Katie Obudzinski ‘09 Beth Ruhlman (Co-Chief) ‘08 Sarah Tatomir ‘08 Jacci Weber (Co-Chief) ‘08 Emma Winton-Smith ‘08 Upcoming Dates 5/15 5/16 5/17 5/18 5/23 5/24 5/28 NHS Students to Cedar Point Art Department Art Show Academy and High School Vocal Music Concert Senior Exams, Periods E-H Senior Exams, Periods A-D Senior Graduation All School Band Concert No School, Memorial Day continued on page 14 www.shrinechurch.com May 13, 2007 Page 13 CSA Minute—Mother’s Day and Family Ministry This Sunday is Mother’s Day and the Church rejoices for all those who nurture the great gift of motherhood; looking to its greatest witness, our Blessed Mother, who cared for her Son and our Savior, Jesus Christ. The Archdiocese of Detroit helps mothers enrich and nurture their families through the work of the Office for Family Ministry. Your gifts to the Catholic Services Appeal allow the office to directly support services and programs for families. The office makes available marriage preparation programs, such as Covenant Love and Cana II, which are coordinated and sanctioned by the archdiocese. In addition, the office, which is part of the Department of Education, supports programs to enrich and nurture marriages in other stages, whether it be through marriage encounters, prayer series or groups for the widowed, separated and divorced. Catholic Services Appeal Everyone should have received their CSA mailing last week. If you did not receive it, or if it has been misplaced, you can still contribute. Please use this form and you can drop it off at the church office or mail it, or drop it in the Offertory collection basket. Archdiocese of Detroit 2007 Name: Address: My gift to the Archdiocesan Catholic Services Appeal is as follows: Amount of gift: Amount paid: Balance: Please send a reminder envelope as indicated below. 9 month payments (starting in July) Quarterly payments (July/Oct/Jan/April) Signed: (This gift is not legally binding.) Make checks payable to SHRINE CSA Contributions are deductible for income tax purposes Page 14 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower continued from page 8 Elementary ... Summer Vacation starts for K-8 Grade Religious Formation This past Monday was the last class for the kindergarten through eighth grade Religious Formation programs. Our catechists wish all of our families a safe and restful summer. We will see everyone next fall! Avalanche Ranch Vacation Bible School June 18-22, 9 am—Noon, Shrine Catholic Grade School Planning, training, and decoration-making is in full swing to get ready for Avalanche Ranch Vacation Bible School. Is your child’s spot reserved yet? Use the registration form in this Herald or go online to www.shrinechurch.com. Reflections on the Eucharist Pope John Paul II, reflecting in Crossing the Threshold of Hope writes: "Peoples of the entire world need to hear these words. Their conscience needs to grow in the certainty that Someone exists who holds in His Hands the destiny of this passing world… and this Someone is Love—Love that became Man, Love crucified and risen, Love unceasingly present among men. It is Eucharistic Love." continued from page 12 High School ... Summer Programs Be sure to visit the www.shrineschools.com website for updates on summer programs taking place at the High School over the summer. Our programs encompass many different age groups with most beginning at the 4th grade level. A Wild Ride Through God’s Word June 18th – 22nd 9 am – 12 noon At Shrine Catholic Grade School Registered Kindergarteners–Incoming 6th Grade Students Experience thrilling Bible Stories, crafts, and games! Sample tasty snacks, and hear unforgettable music! Children accepted into kindergarten for this fall through incoming 6th grade students are invited to stampede to Avalanche Ranch Vacation Bible School. Kids will sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, nibble Chuck Wagon Chow, take on a Daily Challenge to celebrate God’s love, experience electrifying Bible adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies and create Bible Point Crafts. Each day family members are encouraged to join us for the Showtime Roundup. Space is limited to 150 children. Fill out the form found in this edition of the Herald to register... www.shrinechurch.com May 13, 2007 Page 15 Shrine Catholic High School 2007 Summer Programs Summer Video Class Pixilation Session: June 11-15 Animation Session: June 11-15 Cost: $150 per student / per session Open to current (2006-2007) freshman, sophomore and juniors that are currently in Basic or Advanced Art class. *Seniors can take the class, but will work on a separate project. Boys Basketball Camp June 18-22, 2007 Session I (entering grades 4th-6th) 9-11am Session II (entering grades 7th-9th) Noon-2 pm Cost: $50 per camper Registration will begin May 1st. Contact Coach Mike Massucci at www.shrinehoops.net or [email protected] for a registration form. Girls Volleyball Camp June 18-22, 2007 Open to girls entering grades 4th-6th 6:30-8:30 pm Cost: $50 per camper Registration forms available May 10th. Please contact Coach Kathy Cobbledick at 248.435.5884 or Coach Nancy Faught at 248.549.2353 for more information. Summer Pixilation Video Camp* June 18-22, 2007 Session I (entering grades 7th-8th) 8 am-Noon Cost: $150 per camper * Registration limited to incoming 7th and 8th grade Shrine Catholic Academy Students who are registered for the 2007-2008 school year. Math “Review and Preview” Class* June 18-29, 2007 9-11:30am (Monday-Friday) * Registration limited to incoming 7th and 8th grade Shrine Catholic Academy Students who are registered for the 2007-2008 school year. Cost: $200 per camper Please contact Mr. Ramsey Vincent at [email protected]. Girls Basketball Camp June 25-29, 2007 Session I (entering grades 2nd-4th) 8-10 am Session II (entering grades 5th-7th) 10:30 am-1 pm Session III (entering grades 8th-9th) 1:30-4 pm Cost: $50 per camper Session I Cost: $60 per camper Sessions II, III Registration forms available now. Please contact Coach JD Armstrong at [email protected]. Fine and Performing Arts Camp July 9-20, 2007 9 am-Noon (Monday-Friday Only) Open to Boys and Girls entering grades 3rd-9th Cost: $225 per camper Registration will begin May 10th. Contact Ms. Julie Smyth at [email protected]. Junior Knights Character and Leadership Camp July 23-26, 2007 Session I (entering grades 4th-9th) 9 am-1 pm *Campers bring own lunch* Cost: $100 per camper Registration will begin May 1st. Contact Coach Mike Massucci at www.shrinehoops.net or [email protected] for a registration form. Boys and Girls Basketball Shooting Camp July 29-August 2, 2007 Session I (entering grades 4th-9th) 9-11 am Cost: $50 per camper Registration will begin May 1st. Contact Coach Mike Massucci at www.shrinehoops.net or [email protected] for a registration form. Fast Lane Learning Workshop (Three part workshop may be taken together or separately) PACE Power Reading Skills August 6-9, 2007 8:30-11:30 am Cost: $200 per camper SOAR Study Skills August 6-9, 2007 12:15-2:45 pm Cost: $200 per camper 3D Writing August 10, 2007 8:30 am – 2:45 pm Cost: $100 per camper $25.00 discount from the list price for each additional course for the same student and/or same family. Full registration forms available now. Visit www.soarstudyskills.com/ fastlane, email [email protected] or call Jim Phillips at 248.541.6219. Soccer Summer Camp June 27-29, 2007 1-4 pm Open to Boys and Girls entering grades 4th-6th Cost: $60 per camper Please contact Scott Zimmerman at 248.943.3885 for more information. PLEASE COMPLETE AND SIGN THIS FORM ONLY COMPLETED FORMS WILL RESERVE YOUR SPOT! A Wild Ride Through God's Word Please mail the registration form with payment to the Religious Formation Office at 2123 Roseland, Royal Oak, MI 48073 no later than May 25, 2007. Make checks payable to the “Shrine of the Little Flower”. Questions? Call 248-541-5133 or e-mail [email protected] or [email protected] Registered Shrine parishioners may enroll their children now at a cost of $40.00 per child. Non-parishioners may register after May 25, 2007, if there are spots available. Crew Number (For Parish Use Only) Name GRADE THIS FALL (CIRCLE ONE) K 1 2 3 4 5 CIRCLE ONE: 6 Age now MALE Address City Home Phone Shrine Parish Envelope# FEMALE Zipcode Email In case of emergency, contact: Phone: Any allergies or other medical conditions? No Yes , explain $40 payment enclosed Cash ____ Check# ____ A picture of your child or work created by your child may be included in promotional material* for the National Shrine Parish. We may use photos or projects in one or more of the following ways: a) to copyright the same in the National Shrine Parish name or any other name that he/she may select; b) to use and publish the same in whole or in part, in any medium now or hereafter known, and for any purpose whatsoever, including (but not by way of limitation illustration, promotion, advertising and trade, and; For valuable consideration, I hereby confer on the National Shrine Parish the absolute and irrevocable right and permission with respect to the photographs that he/she has taken of my minor child in which he/she may be included with others. I hereby release and discharge National Shrine Parish from all and any claims and demands ensuing from or in connection with the use of the photographs, including any and all claims for libel and invasion of privacy. This authorization and release shall inure to the benefit of the legal representatives, licensees and assigns of photographer for the National Shrine Parish as well as the person(s) for whom he/she took the photographs. I have read the foregoing and fully understand the contents hereof. I represent that I am the parent/guardian of the below named student. I hereby consent to the foregoing on his/her behalf. Please note: a signed release form is required at the beginning of every school year. Student Name _______________Grade______ □ include in marketing & promotion □ exclude from all *Photos published online will not include student names. Parent name (please print) Parent signature Rev. Msgr. William H. 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Please call Liturgical Publications Inc at 800-521-4486 www.shrinechurch.com Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration 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 sign the book on the windowsill in the vestibule. To volunteer or make other inquiries, please call Theresa Dysarz at 248.559.2781. Meals on Wheels Southeast Oakland County Volunteer drivers are needed to deliver meals to Homebound seniors enrolled in the “Meals on Wheels” program in Hazel Park, Ferndale, Royal Oak and Madison Heights. Substitute drivers are also needed for these areas. Volunteers are asked to drive a lunch route in their community twice a month. Meals are delivered only during the weekdays and routes take an average of 90 minutes to complete. Drivers use their own vehicles for the deliveries and are reimbursed for mileage expenses, if requested. Many of the seniors depend on this program to provide their one hot meal of the day. Please consider helping with this outreach of kindness and care. For more information or to volunteer, call Kris Jobe, SEOMOW Program Director at 313.538.8740. May 13, 2007 Page 21 NATIONAL SHRINE of the Little Flower 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 Mąka, 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, Mrs. Laurie Bilkie-Snyder ...................................... ext 432 Shrine Herald Editor, Mrs. Vicki Holtyn ............................................................. 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 6:00 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, 7:30 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 Lewandowski in the Parish Office at ext 410. Sacrament of Marriage Parish members, please contact Cheryl Popham 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 248.541.4122 to schedule a time. Shrine Herald Submissions are due Monday by 1 pm. Articles should be emailed to [email protected] to be considered for publication. While we urge our readers to consider patronizing our advertisers, we cannot and do not endorse their conduct or performance. For information on advertising in the Shrine Herald, please call 800.521.4486. 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