Youth Ministry and Adult Religious Formation
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Youth Ministry and Adult Religious Formation
www.shrinechurch.com Shrine Herald Royal Oak, MI January 29, 2006 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time “We proclaim Jesus as Lord and ourselves as your servants for His sake.” Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton The Electronic Age I have been asked a number of times by some members of the parish if it is possible to make contributions by direct deposit or credit card. One person said that they could then get their frequent flyer miles. Some members of the parish already have their offerings or tuition payments sent by a payment service. Some members already make their Master Plan pledge or pay tuition by credit card. As I pondered these questions, I realized that, with online banking, I am writing fewer and fewer checks myself. Some payments are made automatically through a credit card or my checking account. And personally, I really like direct deposit of my paycheck. The age of electronic banking is upon us. The Stewardship Committee and the Development Office did some research on the issue, and next weekend we will have details on how it can and will happen for those who are interested. It is safe, secure, and easy to use. It will be convenient for those who use it. I know that I am looking forward to using it myself. An added benefit is that it will help the parish cut back on some costs. Feast of Saint Blaise Next Friday, February 3, is the Feast of Saint Blaise, Bishop and Martyr. It is believed that Blaise was martyred in the persecution of Licinius in the early 4th century. He was bishop of Sabaste in Armenia and lived in a cave on Mount Argeus. He was known to be a healer of both men and animals; according to legend, sick animals would come to him on their own for help, but would never disturb him at prayer. Agricola, governor of Cappadocia, came to Sebaste to persecute Christians. His hunters went into the forests of Argeus to find wild animals for the arena games, and found many waiting outside Blaise’s cave. Discovered in prayer, Blaise was arrested, and Agricola tried to get him to recant his faith. While in prison, Blaise ministered to and healed fellow prisoners, including saving a child who was choking on a fish bone; this led to the blessing of throats on Blaise’s feast day and is associated with the healing of maladies of the throat. Traditionally the blessing of throats takes place on his feast day. Here at the National Shrine of the Little Flower, the blessing of throats will take place at the conclusion of the two morning Masses at 6:30 and 8:30 am. Parish Party In past years there has been an appreciation party for all the members of the parish in recognition of the generosity and time given to the parish. Some years it was held around Christmas. However, that time of year is so busy. Last year it was held for Mardi Gras. With Lent being so late, and with February in need of some cheer, the Parish Council decided to have the party this year near the Feast of Saint Valentine. Plan on attending Friday, February 10, in the grade school gym. This past week, the Life Science Room on the second floor of the high school and academy was dedicated. It is a stateof-the-art science room. It is the first, but very significant, step toward the upgrading of all the science rooms at the school, an important part of the Master Plan. If you have the chance, stop by and see what is happening. I would especially like to thank Mr. and Dr. Cardelli and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Steinmetz for their Master Plan contributions toward the science programs. I would also like to express my gratitude to Mr. David Jaeger for the many hours he spent on design and the actual renovation work. It is truly a most pleasant atmosphere in which to learn. Great things can happen when we all work together. Catholic Schools Week This coming week we celebrate Catholic Schools Week. We have so much to celebrate in our community. All three of our schools are providing a wonderful educational and spiritual experience for the students of the community. We are especially proud of our grade school, which received the distinction of being the only school in Michigan to earn the title of “National Blue Ribbon School” in 2005. A heartfelt thank you goes to the faculty and administration at all the schools for their dedication and commitment to excellence. We also continued on page 6 Page 2 Sick List Ron Alexander Angela Auerbach Kim Baker Judy Copple Anthony Daish Jamila Daish Theresa Dennis Geralyn Derry Kevin Dickel Helen Dunn Suzanne Fisher Lynn Frank Art Gignac Betty Gignac Robert Hughes Mary Beth Johnson Henry Kienman Kathleen LaPonsey Gail Mathieu Samer Mona Gloria Navin Alex Podeawa Ron Prill Glenda Sullivan Anne Tatten Julia Terbrack Erma Toth Frank Ward Shirley Wicker Mary-Anne Williams National Shrine of the Little Flower www.shrinechurch.com Page 3 Divine Life Baptized in Christ League of the Little Flower SHRINE LADIES GUILD/CCW Say “I love you” with a home-baked treat from the VALENTINE BAKE SALE Come and join us Wednesday, February 5 at 7 pm in the St. Thérèse Chapel, as we seek the intercession of St. Thérèse in offering up our petitions to Our Lord. Remembering her words, “I will spend my heaven doing good upon earth...I will let fall a shower of roses.” Come and Praise God blesses us abundantly. He is so faithful and continues to pour His Spirit out on us at the Tuesday night prayer meetings. God encourages us to praise Him. Consider joining us Tuesday evenings at 8 pm in the St. Thérèse Chapel. in the Conference Center February 11 and 12 after 4:30 pm Mass Saturday and 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am, 12:30 pm Masses Sunday Paula Edson, Chairman, 248.761.5871 Robbie Wilder, Co-Chair, 248.588.4622 Shrine Moms Take 20 minutes out of your busy schedule to join other moms in praying the rosary every Monday in the high school chapel at 2:30 pm. This is the perfect time, you’re already here to pickup your children, why not spend that time in prayer with other moms. Mia Jacqueline, daughter Paul M. and Yuh Suhn (Kim) Kaiser Page 4 National Shrine of the Little Flower Events Calendar SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30, 6:00 pm RCIA Formation CC-SH 8 am Preschool RF Program YR 9 am Shrine Lending Library CC-C 10 am Theology of the Body for Teens Church/CC-SH 7 pm Youth Ministry YR 7 pm Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Scripture Study CC-B 9 am Shrine Lending Library CC-C 9:15 am Girl Scout Troop #445 Cadettes YR 3 pm Kairos Retreat Closing HS 3 pm Schools Staff Catholic Schools Week Social CC-SH 3 pm Girl Scouts Troop #3068 CC-B 6 pm Cheerleaders Practice GS Café 6 pm Daddy/Daughter Dance A/HS Gym 7 pm MONDAY, JANUARY 30 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Treble Choir Rehearsal CR 3:45 pm Third Grade Service in the Church Church 4 pm Elementary Religious Formation GS 4:30, 6 pm TUESDAY, JANUARY 31 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Treble Choir Rehearsal CR 3:45 pm Boy Scouts Troop #1634 GS Café 7:30 pm Gregorian Chant Workshop CR 7:30 pm Love of God Prayer Group STC 8 pm WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Girl Scouts Troop #1511 YR 3 pm Treble Choir Rehearsal CR 3:45 pm Youth Choir Rehearsal CR 5:30 pm Cub Scouts Pack #1634 GS Café 6 pm CYO Spring Sports Late Sign-Up CC-SH 7 pm Handbell Choir Rehearsal CL 7:15 pm Third Year Men’s Familia CC-B 7:30 pm THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Masses 6:30, 8:30 am Mothers’ Club Pinochle Group CC-SH 10:30 am Girl Scouts First Grade Brownies YR 3 pm Treble Choir Rehearsal CR 3:45 pm Youth Choir Rehearsal CR 5:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal CR 7:30 pm SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Mass Confessions 8:30 am 3-4 pm, 5:30-6:15 pm Sunday Liturgy 4:30, 6:30 pm CYO Registration Open House GS Café 9 am Hispanic Ministry Spanish Language Class CC-A 2 pm SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am; 12:30, 6:00 pm Spanish Mass 4:00 pm RCIA Formation CC-SH 8 am Preschool RF Program YR 9 am Shrine Lending Library CC-C 10 am Youth Ministry YR 7 pm A AC CC-SH CC-A CC-B CC-C CL CR GS HS STC YR Academy Adoration Chapel, Coughlin Building Conference Center, Seton Hall Conference Center, Room A Conference Center, Room B Conference Center, Room C Choir Loft Choir Room Grade School High School St. Thérèse Chapel Youth Room Lending Library Last Sunday, a large number or catechumens and candidates preparing to enter or return to the Catholic Church were presented at Mass. There may be people in your life who are also being called, but need encouragement. To be better prepared to answer their questions and concerns, you might want to watch some of the wide variety of fascinating conversion story videos available. They include people who were formerly: Swedish Lutheran; atheist; Episcopal; Nazarene pastor; Four Square Pentecostal ministers; atheistic Jew; charismatic non-denominational pastor, Presbyterian, occultist, Methodist, Assemblies of God, Episcopal, Baptist; Mormon; Jehovah Witness; Methodist; Anglican; fallen away Catholics; and more. Lending Library hours are Sundays from 10 am-2 pm and Fridays from 9:15 am-noon, Conference Center, Room C. For information call Kathy McGuire at 248.541.6834 or JoAn Gilleran at 248.629.4045. Knights of Columbus Next Sunday we will have a Corporate Communion at the 10:45 am Mass. We will have reserved seating. On this day we will be showing our support for those Brother Knights and their families who are participating in the annual March For Life in Washington DC this week. Please join us for coffee and donuts following Mass in the Conference Center. We thank all of those Brother Knights and their family members who came out to help with the Monstrance visit, the fish fry, the Vocations Dinner, the first round of the basketball free throw contest and the degree exemplifications at National Shrine Parish, St. Regis Parish in Bloomfield Hills, and All Saints Council in Taylor. With a lot of families helping, much was accomplished. The ladies deserve special recognition for rolling up their sleeves and being actively involved as well. Thanks to the Challenge Girls and the Squires for their help as well. Several families went the extra mile during the past few weeks. As such, they were nominated by members of the Council for special recognition. Knight of Month December 2005 William Cybulski January 2006 Tom Moll Family of Month December 2005 Matthew Kennedy (Dawn) January 2006 George Walters (Mickie) Youth of Month December 2005 Nicole Iannotti January 2006 Nicholas Ilkka Frank Roche, DD # 55 - K OF C www.shrinechurch.com Page 5 Mass Calendar MONDAY, JANUARY 30 6:30 am Mass Servers 8:30 am Mass Servers Fr. Liberty Scott Hejka, Brian Anstett Fr. Maka Jake Luddy, Kevin Snook TUESDAY, JANUARY 31 6:30 am Mass Servers 8:30 am Mass Servers Fr. Heppen Scott Hejka, Brian Anstett Msgr. Easton Jake Luddy, Kevin Snook WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 6:30 am Mass Servers 8:30 am Mass Servers Msgr. Easton Scott Hejka, Brian Anstett Fr. Heppen Jake Luddy, Kevin Snook THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 The Archdiocese of Detroit is pleased to announce its Fourth Annual Men’s Conference at Calihan Hall at the University of Detroit on March 25. Men are recognizing that there is more to life than what they’re experiencing and that they need to grow in order to survive in today’s society. These conferences have an element which Catholic men have missed, such as that found in some Evangelical-Protestant movements, such as Promise Keepers, which help rejuvenate the men’s movement. A common topic that brings out more emotion is a man’s relationship with God, with his father, with his children, his wife, and with his community. Men learn from other men how to step up to lead their families in faith. As laymen, our job is to go out into the culture, into politics, into the workplace and rejuvenate it. We are hoping to bring more men into this experience, 5000 or more to be exact. Contact John Snyder from the National Shrine of the Little Flower at 248.588.8741 for tickets or information. You can also download a registration form, and view highlights of previous conferences, obtain more information on our conference speakers, and see the schedule at www.mensfellowship.com. Registration is only $40 in advance. ($50 at the door). A box lunch is included. 6:30 am Mass Servers 8:30 am Mass Servers Fr. Maka Luke McCloskey, Sean McQueeney Fr. Heppen Lainey Dagher, Erin Scott FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 6:30 am Mass Servers 8:30 am Mass Servers Fr. Heppen Luke McCloskey, Sean McQueeney Fr. Maka Lainey Dagher, Erin Scott SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 8:30 am Mass Servers Msgr. Easton Daniel Tresnak, Maxwell Quinn SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 4:30 pm Mass Lectors Servers Fr. Maka Bill Barnes, Randy Stephenson Colleen Hoffmaster, Shannon Mischle Genevieve Schmidt, Kaitlynn Maddox Hospitality Margie Suchyta, Team 6:30 pm Mass Fr. Heppen Lectors Bob Livingston, Mike Howard Servers Daniel Donahue, L.T. Elmore Kenneith Elmore, Kevin Palmer Paul Palmer, Joel Marquard Hospitality Gerald Schaffran, Team 7:30 am Mass Fr. Heppen Lectors Mike Holcomb, Jeff Plymale Servers Beth Wloszek, Kaitlin Ostrowski Holly O’Hara, Abigail Matthews Hospitality MaryAnn Skaggs, Team 9:00 am Mass Fr. Liberty Lectors Jonathon Hunacek, Jackie Franklin Meghan Spork Servers Lauren Cerino, Molly Pouch Emily Ebaugh, Alyssa Cramer Hospitality John Burg, Team 10:45 am Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors Suzanne Finlay, Ed Sulak Servers Jonah Warshay, Scott Alexander Frank Peaslee, Kent Peaslee Emcee Christopher Jaeger Hospitality Wayne Friedman, Team 12:30 pm Mass Fr. Liberty Lectors Dave Uchalik, Marge Caram Servers Beth Farwell, Katie Cowan Monica Kucharek, Kaleigh Sonntag Hospitality Hugh Brennan, Team 4:00 pm Spanish Mass Msgr. Easton 6:00 pm Mass Fr. Maka Lectors Jenn Weber, Jacci Weber, Cait Livingston Servers Matthew Mason, Zachary Spork Jess Moon, Matthew Sutton, Joel Marquard Hospitality Tom Torma, Team Page 6 National Shrine of the Little Flower Mass Intentions SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:30 pm †Vincenzo Fioreni 6:30 pm †Cecelia Ballatore 7:30 am For the Intentions of Thomas Mabee 9:00 am †Mike Carron 10:45 am †Dorothy Bolton 12:30 pm †Yousif Aghajoun 6:00 pm For the Intentions of National Shrine Parishioners MONDAY, JANUARY 30 Weekday 6:30 am †Rev. Lambert Smits 8:30 am †Julie Fournier TUESDAY, JANUARY 31 John Bosco, Priest 6:30 am †Maxine Tumminia 8:30 am †Sophie Sapia WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Weekday 6:30 am †David Haubert 8:30 am †Philip LeBlanc THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Presentation of the Lord 6:30 am †Robert Vackner 8:30 am For the Intentions of Catholic Radio Benefactors FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Weekday Blaise, Bishop, Martyr Ansgar, Bishop 6:30 am †Carletta Karr 8:30 am †Dysarz and Feyers Families SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Weekday 8:30 am For the Intentions of Carol and Ron Fourner (45th Wedding Anniversary) SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:30 pm †Lucille Labita 6:30 pm †Frances Popolewski 7:30 am †Lucille Szynski 9:00 am For the Intentions of National Shrine Parishioners 10:45 am †Marilyn Walker 12:30 pm †Victor Malczewski 6:00 pm †Sean Casey continued from page 1 Bearings extend a thank you to the community at large. Without your support, we would not be able to accomplish all that we are. Rosie, Carlito, Zoska, and Saba Rosie seldom barks. Usually it is only one bark which means “open the door.” It is her way of saying that she needs to go out, or that she wants in. I can only remember two times in the past five years when she has barked at strangers, and both times it was good that she did. Saba, on the other hand, barks at everything and everyone. Sometimes she hears things we don’t and it seems like she is barking at nothing. She is much more the watchdog. Luckily she even watches out for good old friendly Rosie. Tuition Grant Applications Available Applications are now available for the Tuition Assistance Program of the Archdiocese of Detroit. These grants, made available through the Stewards for Tomorrow campaign, are given to families in need with students in 1st-12th grades. Grade school and academy grants are $600 and high school grants are $700. Applications are available at any school office. A pastor signature is no longer required, however, membership in a parish will be verified through the pastor before awards are determined. A $19 fee must be included with the application form, which must be received by the Private School Aid Service in Lakewood, Ohio by April 3. There is no longer an “Extenuating Circumstance Process” for parents to appeal the decision regarding their application. The initial decision will be final and all award money will be designated; therefore, no more funds will be available after the awards are determined. Life Matters Even after 33 years of legalized abortion, there are still so many who know so little about the real agenda of the “pro-choice”/pro-abortion movement. If it were really about “choice,” why is there resistance to give women all the information about all their choices, not just one? If it were really about “women’s health,” then why are laws blocked that would regulate abortion clinics to make them safer or informing women of the related health risks to abortion including an increased risk of suicide? If it were really about population control, why do so many countries have negative population growth and over two million couples wait for years to adopt? If it were really about “just abortion,” then why do we also see an increase in infanticide, euthanasia, assisted suicide and killing of life for genetic research? Please use this time of the 33rd anniversary of Roe vs. Wade to educate yourself on the real pro-abortion agenda and how it endangers the dignity and sanctity of all human life – the unborn, the weak, the disabled, the elderly. Educate yourself so you can talk to relatives, friends and co-workers on the issue. Don’t assume someone knows the truth because they are Catholic. Please call the Education Center for Life at 248.816.8489 or info@edcenterfor life.org to receive materials, or see www.edcenterforlife.org for their catalog. Crisis Pregnancy? Mother and Unborn Baby Care can help! Call 248-559-7576 Hurting from an abortion experience? Call Project Rachel 1-888-RACHEL-8 www.shrinechurch.com Page 7 Readings of the Week Grade School Spanish Spanish classes at Shrine Catholic Grade School are quite exciting these days. Sixth graders have been working on food vocabulary creating menus (in Spanish, of course) for the cafes they own. Fifth graders can tell you what time it is…if you know how to ask them in Spanish. Fourth graders continue to work on the days of the week and months of the year, while our third graders are playing Spanish BINGO to practice their alphabet, colors and shapes. They also recite the Sign of the Cross daily. Second grade students have worked diligently on the alphabet and are showing great progress on their numbers. Our first graders have learned eleven different colors with the help of a puppet named Rosco. They also sing a Buenos Dias song beautifully. Kindergarten students are terrific at greeting you with hola or adios, and are doing quite well with their Spanish manners. It’s wonderful to have such enthusiastic students! Senora O’Brien Dr. Kristine Cohn, Secretary’s Regional Representative from the U.S. Department of Education, congratulates Shrine Catholic Grade School students on the 2005 Blue Ribbon Award. In February, the students will kick off “Paws With a Cause,” where students are encouraged to read as many books as they can. The reading marathon proceeds go toward training and pairing dogs with disabled people who need canine assistance. Assisted by Mrs. Mary Valentage and her daughter Dominique, the program is meant to encourage reading while helping others. Seventh graders entertained an influx of sixth graders. The goal was to show the sixth graders all the academy has to offer by taking them through a mock school day. Each seventh grader was paired with a sixth grader and showed their visitors different classes, eating lunch in the cafeteria, mastering a locker combination in under three minutes, and so on. “These visit days really pay off,” said Mrs. Linda Golombisky. “There are a high percent of sixth graders who choose to come to the academy.” In between reading voraciously or entertaining sixth grade guests, the students continue to hone their creative skills. The Creative Writers’ club, facilitated by Mrs. Golombisky, has been exploring poetry and trying their hands at song lyrics and slogans. These skills might come in handy for the music ministry group which, according to Mrs. Golombisky, “continues to grow.” Shannon Finn ‘06 High School Winter Open House Upcoming Events January 29-February 3 Catholic Schools Week February 4 First Communion Retreat, RO Senior Center Academy Whoever said winter was the sleepy season of the school year obviously wasn’t referring to Shrine Catholic Academy. Academy students are adding much to their agendas as the school year rolls along. Shrine Catholic High School is hosting their Winter Open House on Thursday, February 9 at 7 pm. For those students who have been accepted to the high school (acceptance letters were sent on January 27), registration for their Freshman year will take place that evening and they will receive their official Class of 2010 t-shirts! For families who have not yet made their decision regarding high school, including seventh graders, this will be an opportunity to gain additional information on the curriculum and program offerings. You’ll have a chance to meet some of our faculty and even catch a tour of the building. We hope you will join us to learn more about the exciting things happening at Shrine Catholic High School. We’ll see you there! continued on page 12 SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 Dt 18:15-20 1 Cor 7:32-35 Mk 1:21-28 MONDAY, JANUARY 30 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13 Mk 5:1-20 TUESDAY, JANUARY 31 2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 2425a, 30-19:3 Mk 5:21-43 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17 Mk 6:1-6 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Mal 3:1-4 Heb 2:14-18 Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Sir 47:2-11 Mk 6:14-29 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 1 Kgs 3:4-13 Mk 6:30-34 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Jb 7:1-4, 6-7 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23 Mk 1:29-39 Page 8 National Shrine of the Little Flower Growing in Faith as a Family . . . Elementary... 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time: “I know who you are.” Dt. 18:15-20, 1Cor 7:32-35, & Mk 1:21-28 This week’s readings focus on our ability to know God and recognize His Presence in our lives. As disciples we are all called to search for God active in our world. That is why St. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians may rattle a few cages when first read; giving the impression that somehow the state of marriage lessens one’s chances of being holy. After all, the Apostle’s words may lead one to the conclusion that marriage is a distraction or an impediment to following Christ, increasing one’s anxieties as the man or woman tries to divide his or her attention between the daily running of a household and following the Lord. I truly believe what St. Paul is trying to tell us is that distractions cloud our ability to seek the Lord in all things. When we discover the presence of God, we know peace. When a man and a woman are joined together in marriage, the two become one in a sacred union. When either the husband or wife places outside interests above their relationship the marriage is threatened, even if this ‘outside interest’ is the Lord. How does one understand a God who unconditionally loves, is merciful, kind, and forgiving? To know God is to be in relationship with Him and to do this, one must begin to understand how to love. In a marriage, the couple becomes the image and likeness of God as they reflect His unconditional love for each other, the willingness to sacrifice for each other’s happiness and well-being, and in the act of childbearing share in the creation of new life. Beginning as the human experience of love between a child and his or her parents, this emotion is transformed into the Mystical Love, ultimately modeling the relationships between Mary, Jesus, and God in the roles of mother, father, and child. Beyond being a model of God’s love, the family is a model for the Church. In St. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, the Apostle writes of the unity of the Church. He compares the union of husband and wife to the relationship between Christ and His Church, writing “This is a great mystery.” (Ephesians 5:32a) Some three centuries after Ephesians, St. John Chrysostom called the family a “micra ecclesia” or “little church.” So important is the role of the family in establishing and carrying out the work of the Christ on earth that Church Documents recognize the Christian family “constitutes a specific revelation of and realization of ecclesial communion, and for this reason it can and should be called a domestic church” (Lumen Gentium 11; CCC 2204). St. Paul’s Letter to the Corinthians is not about who is worthy and who is not of seeking the Lord, but rather is a message of the importance of finding the peace of Christ present in our relationships. Through the love shown to each other, parents bring the face of Christ alive to each other and their children. Marriage requires unconditional love, a letting go of our own wants and needs and sacrificing them to the desires of our spouse. If there is reciprocal love, a man and a woman in union will reflect in a very real and visible way the Presence of Jesus and the Mystery of the Incarnation, alive through the manifestation of love in union with Christ. The importance of the family cannot be underestimated. When the family is strong, the Church is strong. The family as domestic Church, when modeling Christ’s Church, will not only strengthen in faith and love, but will manifest itself ultimately in a vibrant and growing Church on earth. J. A. Maten Reflections from St. Thérèse of Lisieux Comparing the love of a parent to the love God has for His children is one way St. Thérèse of Lisieux understood her relationship with God. Therese saw herself as a little child, helpless as an infant and totally reliant on the Love of God and Jesus, through the workings of the Holy Spirit. St. Thérèse wrote, “I know God. He is a father, a mother, who in order to be happy must have his child upon his knee, resting on his heart.” There is simplicity in her relationship with God and it is this: to remain in God’s presence in order to please Him. Parents understand well the persistence of a toddler as the little one frantically follows them around constantly underfoot, not wanting to lose sight of the most important people in their world. It is through these simple images Thérèse guides common people to experience and understand the simplicity of God’s love for us and our love for Him. Miracle of the Loaves and the Fishes First Communion Retreat Saturday, February 4, RO Senior Community Center All students preparing to receive First Communion this spring should plan on attending this special retreat. Through the Miracle of the Loaves and the Fishes, we will learn about the Miracle of the Eucharist through stories, songs, and bread making. We will also make a special t-shirt as a keepsake of the day. For convenience the retreat will be held in two sessions: 9-10:30 am and 11 am-12:30 pm at the Royal Oak Senior Center, located at 3500 Marais. Registration is required; forms have been sent home with the students. If you need another form they are available in the Religious Formation Office. www.shrinechurch.com Page 9 Youth Ministry and Adult Religious Formation Sunday Night Gatherings, 9-12 Gr. Adult Formation Who Am I? Dr. Ray Guarendi: Standing Strong as Parents February 12 and 19 7pm, Conference Center The Shrine youth group is excited to present a two part series entitled Who Am I? All high school youth are invited to attend these two evenings where, together, we will explore who we are in Christ in light of our final destiny. Our presenter for this evening will be Carolyn Kitz from Fr. Gabriel Richard High School in Ann Arbor. Plan on coming for this fun and informative evening. Dinner will also be provided for all you hungry high schoolers. Contact Mrs. Garlow at mgarlow@shrinechurch.com or at 248.541.4122 ext 439 for more information. Mission Trip Transportation Need This summer 26 youth and adults from Shrine will be traveling to Eastern Kentucky for the annual mission trip. We are in need of two 15 passenger vans for this trip. If you can help please contact Mrs. Mary Garlow at 248.541.4122 ext 439 or email mgarlow@shrinechurch.com. Cross Connections Ministry Opportunities, 7-12 Gr. Child Care Volunteers Sunday, January 29, 6:30-9 pm, Youth Room Thanks to all who have volunteered! We have all the help we need. Those who have already signed up to assist with babysitting for the Dr. Ray talk should meet in the Youth Room at 6:30 pm to work. Focus:HOPE Food Distribution Saturday, February 11, 8:45 am, Youth Room Strong, able bodied teens and parents are needed to travel down to the Ferndale Food Distribution Center and help unload the truck and sort food for the needy. We will meet in the Youth Room and caravan down together. Adult drivers/ chaperones are required. Email Mrs. Garlow at mgarlow@shrinechurch.com to attend. Marianhill 8th Grade Retreat March 18 and 19 This lively overnight retreat is held at the Marianhill Retreat Center in Dearborn. Candidates will participate in scripture re-enactments, reflections, and activities focusing on their preparation for Confirmation. Departure is 5 pm Saturday, returning Sunday at 1:30 pm. Cost for this great experience is $60. The Religious Formation Office should receive permission slips and money no later than February 27. Payment must be turned in with signed permission slips, which may be found under the Youth Ministry link at www.shrinechurch.com. We also need adult volunteers to chaperone overnight for this event. Marianhill is for candidates in eighth grade or older. NET Ministry 7th and 8th Grade Retreat March 31, 5:30-9 pm, Shrine Catholic High School Media Center This retreat is lead by NET Ministry, a group of college-aged young adults who dedicate a year to traveling across the country spreading the Word of God. Full of praise, song, skits, and fun, the evening is designed to open eyes and hearts to God. This retreat is open to students in seventh and eighth grades, and costs $5. The Religious Formation office needs permission slips and money no later than February 27. Payment must be turned in with signed permission slips, which may be found under the Youth Ministry link at www.shrinechurch.com. January 29, 7:15 pm, Church Author and popular Catholic radio personality Dr. Ray Guarendi is coming to the National Shrine to speak to parents on Standing Strong, joining us on Sunday, January 29 following the 6:00 pm Mass. Dr. Ray’s sense of humor and parenting advice comes from years of experience with his own ten children. Join us for an evening of laughs and tips on how to raise morally upright children in today’s world. Babysitting will be provided for children in pre-school through grade four in the youth room. Parents must RSVP to mgarlow@shrinechurch.com for this service. Faith and Family Parenting Workshops January 30, February 6, February 13, 6:30-8:15 pm, Shrine Catholic HS Cafe Today’s world is often hostile to living the faith. While ministering to Shrine youth, certain questions and topics keep rising to the surface. To aid parents and families in addressing these issues in the home, we are offering a series of workshops for adults. Hope you can join us for the following: January 30: I want to be Holy…but not just yet! We will take a look into adolescent faith development, what is ‘normal’ behavior, how faith develops into mature faith, and how to support your children and adolescents in their search for God. February 6: Living in the Valley…Wish we were on the Mountain! How do we incorporate the spiritual into our everyday lives? How do we help our children do the same? How do we mesh the ‘head knowledge’ of our religious teachings with the ‘heart’ knowledge of being a people of faith. February 13: Yes! Catholics are Christians What is the Church that Christ founded? If Jesus founded one true Church, why do we have so many different denominations and churches? Who is Christian and what does that mean? Why do Catholics believe in the Sacraments, and Mary? Where do the teachings of the Church come from? We will delve into Scripture and Tradition to answer these questions. Superheroes of Faith and Justice Film Series February 19, 7:30 pm, Seton Hall Join host Anthony Butina for February’s “Superheroes of Faith and Justice” film series. Recognizing February as Black History Month, we will celebrate the life of the Mother of the Civil Rights Movement by viewing and reflecting on the made for TV movie, The Rosa Parks Story. Bring a drink and snack to share. Be sure to mark your calendars for next month’s feature on March 19: St. Patrick: The Legend of Ireland. Have you thought about your Lenten Resolutions? Consider this for your list: I will volunteer my time at the Shrine Fish Bake! It is time again to call out all those kind souls who are able to give some time on one (or all) of the Fridays during Lent. The jobs vary, but the reward is constant! A great time to be had while helping the National Shrine! Please consider one or more of the jobs listed below. If something strikes your fancy, please make a check by it and make note of your Friday availability. Then return the bottom half in the collection basket or to the Grade School Office by Sunday, February 12. The Fish bakes begin Friday, March 3 and run every Friday through April 14, featuring fish from Superior Fish Market and our own famous cheesy potatoes! We need you!! Let’s make a difference together! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name________________________________________________________ Phone________________________________________________________ Friday availability: please circle all dates you are available: March 3 March 10 March 17 March 24 March 31 April 7 April 14 Dinners are served from 4:30-7:30 pm Please check the areas that you are interested in working. ____Serving of beverages ____Receiving of inventory (Tuesday am-1 hr) ____Preparation of Cheesy Potatoes (Thursday from 1-3 pm) ____Set up (Friday from 1-4 pm) ____Writing of Orders ____Preparation of Carry Out Dinners ____Purchase of pop/ice ____Weekly laundry of aprons/towels ____Kitchen Staff (Filling of orders) ____Wait Staff (Serving of dinners) ____Busing of tables ____Dishwasher ____Selling of Raffle Tickets ____Scooping of Ice Cream Sundaes ____Clean-up from 7:30-9 pm ____Taking care of pop returnables ____Phone reminder calls Note: Please don’t feel like you have to have experience in the restaurant business to volunteer. This is a fun evening and a great way to meet fellow parishioners. All jobs are for adults only except for clean up. If you are in seventh grade or up and want to volunteer you need to have your mom or dad working a job with you. Please contact Betty Tomezak with any questions at btomezak@sbcglobal.net or 248.544.0679 or Monica Proschek at 248.549.2409 or Laurie Miller at 248.515.3752. During Lent, we should live as children of the light, performing actions good, just and true. Page 12 Military Sgt Daniel J. Allen, USMC Capt Eric Ansorge PhD, US Army Capt David Cibik, US Army LCpl Zachary S. Copley, USMC Isaac Coury, US Navy Lt. Col. Thomas M. Doman, USMC LCPL Michael Fern, USMC TSgt Kevin W. Geary, USAF Lt Troy Perry Glendye, USCG Joseph Haddad, USMC Sgt Philip Huber, USMC 2nd Lt. Timothy Hughes, USAF Peter Laperriere, US Navy Capt. Brent E. Lilly USMC GS13 Dan Marem MI BN Aaron Mingle, US Navy Matthew Mitchell, US Navy Jeffery Nehil, US Army Capt. Ben O’Rourke, USMC Capt. Loren D. Penney, US Army 1st Lt. David N. Roberts, USMC SSgt. Nathan Rowe, USMC Lt. Col. Eric J. Simpson, FA 2nd Lt. Eric Sullivan, USAF Capt. Michael Szalma, US Army Capt. James Sullivan, USAF PV2 Christopher M. Villerot, US Army Spec. David Wittla, US Army National Shrine of the Little Flower continued from page 7 Shrine Catholic Schools Hockey Club More info, including rink maps, can be found at www.shrinehockey.com. Pray for our Retreatants We hope you will pray with us for the 35 students, seven student leaders and five adult leaders who will be attending a Kairos Retreat this week. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers as they spend a week on God’s Time, in prayer and reflection. Coca-Cola Scholar Congratulations to Senior Shannon Finn for being one of 2000 students nationwide to be named a semi-finalist in the 2005-06 Coca-Cola Scholars program. This program awards $1.8 million each year to high school seniors meeting their qualifications. These students have demonstrated outstanding leadership, achievements and potential. Finalists will be announced at the end of February and will earn a trip to Atlanta, GA to participate in interviews to determine the level of award. Congratulations Shannon! Shrine Catholic Athletics find scores and schedules online at www.shrineschools.com South Oakland Shelter Fundraiser Several months ago we notified you that the South Oakland Shelter, an organization that National Shrine Parish has supported for several years, was sponsoring a cookbook fundraiser. These cookbooks are now available for $15 each. The book contains approximately 200 easy to prepare dishes, some of which were submitted by National Shrine parishioners. To obtain your copy call Mike Franz 248.545.1449. Food Collection The St. Vincent de Paul Society would like to thank everyone for your continued generosity of last weekend’s food collection. Your generous contributions will be used to help the hungry and needy in our community. Shrine Ladies Guild The Shrine Ladies Guild/ CCW Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, February 11 after 4:30 pm Mass and Sunday, February 12 after 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am and 12:30 pm Masses in the Conference Center. We are hoping you will answer the call to please bake a treat to donate for sale. If you are available to help sell after one of the Masses, please contact Chairman Paula Edson at 248.761.5871 or Co-chair Robbie Wilder at 248.588.4622. Baked goods can be dropped off at the Conference Center on Saturday after 3 pm and before 12:30 pm on Sunday. Saint Valentine’s Day History Did you know……… 1. St. Valentine’s Day is rooted in the Roman festival of Lupercalia, which was celebrated on February 15 in honor of the Roman god Lupercus. 2. On Lupercalia, a young man would draw the name of a young woman in a lottery and then keep the woman as a companion for a year. 3. Pope Gelasius I changed the lottery to have both men and women draw the names of saints; who would then become their patron saint for the year. 4. St. Valentine became the patron of this new feast. Find out who your patron saint is for the coming year. Come celebrate St. Valentine’s Day with us on February 10 in the grade school gym gym. See the ad in today’s Herald for further details. Warming Center National Shrine Parish and Berkley Community Church will be hosting the South Oakland Warming Center together from February 26-March 11. We are able to continue this ministry to the homeless with the help and generosity of many parish and community volunteers. Many volunteers are needed to help with hosting activities, meal preparations and food donations. To volunteer, please contact Mike Franz at 248.545.1449, Mary Ellen Deal at 248.435.5179, Karen Ciambelli at 248.398. 0457, Randy Husaynu at 248.321.8487 or Ken Doman at 248.544.9543. Page 14 National Shrine of the Little Flower We thank all of those who donated for the Christmas flowers In loving memory and honor of.. Robert G. Mr. and Mrs. Enrique L. Alojipan Julie Fournier Andrews Joseph and Mary Angelovick Margaret A. Artis Frank Bacholzky Regina Bacholzky Joseph Baczkowski Robert K. Baker John Barnier Albert Batchik Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Bettendorf Mrs. Eulah Biby Cass and Mary Boginski Franceso Bonetti Mr. and Mrs. Fred Boughner Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Bradford, Sr Anthony Brunetti Margaret Budzinski Elbin (Al) I. Burke Brenda Campbell Jorge Carrera Rocco and Mary Caruso Eugene and Marie Cauley Carol Ann Cedroni Jennie A. Ceglarek Adalaide and Amos Chabot Amos and Geraldine Chabot John and Helen Cheslik S.E. Chocholek Frances H. Clancy Mr. and Mrs. Walter Connolly Geraldine Coury Walter and Margaret Cullen Carol DeMerle Clarine De Reu Robert Dery "Papa" Francis Desmarais, Jr Thomas P. DiGiacomo, Jr Anna and Robert Dobry Betty Doherty John and Helen Domka JoAnn O'Donahue George Dreschslin, Sr Clifford O. Durand Louis Dwyer Nathalie Sabine Egnotovich Bud Ferguson Michael Fitzpatrick Rose Mary Fitzpatrick Josephine Flood Aidan Foley Terry Foley Timothy Foley Sally Ann Forough Ricardo Garcia Goren Genter Abdul Ghafur Hilda Gonzalez Will and Grace Gordon Charles Gottschalk Mary Grady Ernest L. and Josephine Grossi Pail and Frances Groth Raymond Frederick Peter Haderlein Charles and Mary Haffey Joseph Hanna Father Florance Haste Alice Hatala David and Patricia Hatfield Nan Head Owen Hegarty Katie Heintz Ken and Margarent Heitchue Bob Hogeboom Norman Robert Hoemke George Houdek Edward Jos. Hramiec Robert and Diane Jankow Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jedrzejewski Elaine M. Joliat H.R. Keith Evelyn Kendziorski John Kendziorski Patricia Ann Kendziorski Spif Kerivan Andrew and Angeline Killiany Ben F. Kissick Jim Klote Mr. and Mrs. C. Kole Harry Kowalski Helen Kowalski Frank Kudwa, Sr Roy Kumm Joseph and Helen Kunas Elise Kunkel William and Helen Kurkowski David Kwapisz Elton LaBelle Mr. and Mrs. Ben and Lucille LaBita Romeo Lamarra Mr. and Mrs. J. Lamarra Sylvester and Kate Lana Frances Lany Dave Lareau Rakph and Helen Lau Edward Laura Bernard LeAnnais Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Lenigen Sheila Lenigen Ida and Joseph Leroux Rudy Leroux Catherine Lordon Anne Cecelia Lowes Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ludack Henry Lukasiewicz Helen Mahnke Leonard Malkowski John A Manzo Rose Marrone Walter Maurer Joseph Mazurek Peter and Frances McGuire Rita McMullen Leo and Caroline Meginley Harald Meininger Walter and Ada Michelin Emmett and Jacqueline Mills Ignie Mitskavich Irene Mitskavich Henry J. Mittelstaedt Mrs. Francis Morelli Mr. Frank Morelli George and Virginia Mudie Virginia Muldoon Bob and Vi Nadolski Mr. and Mrs. Leo Nebel Ralph Neri Daniel Nern Elide Niffeler Leo Niffeler Mire Nue and Baby Florence Olejniczak Leona Olejniczak Leonard and Nicholus Olejniczak Walter Olejniczak, Sr Norbert O'Meara Mr. and Mrs. Clement H. Ostdiek Chester Jr. and Lillian Ostrowski Francis Partyka Emil Pavlovics Walter Pecko Grace Pellerito Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Perry Mr. Francis Peterson Frank and Ernestine Petri Antonio Pivetti Rosa Presotto Pivetti Oscar and Beatrice Pomaville Lena Pricer William C. Pricer Mr. and Mrs. Ned Randau Dominic Rea Tony Rea Richard Michael Reading William R. Regenold George and Irene Reichel Genevieve Reid Victor Reid, Sr Thomas and James Reilly Michelle Rimatzki Stephen Riske Dorothy Roberts John B. Rohr Pauline Salvato Donald J. Samulski Ronald C. Scherr, loving father Ruth Maxine Schiop June Schmidt Frank and Celine Schulte Gary Schwarzenberg Paul Outto and Stella Schwarzenberg Wm. Sehn Woody Shantz Clyde Shepard Mr. Dick Sherman Mr. and Mrs. James Shirk, Sr John and Marcella Sidor Stanley J. Sidor Lottie Sikorski Marguerite Sikorski Brian Joseph Smith Mr. and Mrs. Philip J. Smith, Sr Fr. Lambert Smits, CICM Lynn J. Springer Moreyra Stacey Glen Thomas Gordon and Elsie Thomas Mildred Thompson Grace Tillard Anita Tolentino Beatrice Tomaszewski Edward Tomaszewski Mr. Henry Tomaszycki Charlotte A. Townsend Jolan Vida Joseph Vida Maruja Vieiro Neal and Helen Waldrop Albert Walker Christiane Bonetti Wasmes Douglas Watt Thomas Whitton Diane Wiechec Charles and Rose Williams Roscoe and Teresa Witzke John and Jimmy Wolf Jean Yee J.C. Young Joseph Yousif Margaret H. Zeunen Deceased members of the Ballestar Family Battersby Family Bienkowski Family Budinski Family John Cavanaugh Family Danaher Family Donlon Family Frederick Family Furtak Family Gallagher Family Gilligan Family Holubeck Family Hoffman Family Hogeboom Family Horton Family Willard E. Jones Family Kiley Family Kole Family Kolodziej Family Legaspi Family Luaglia Family Malozewski Family Mansfield Family McNeff Family McWilliams Family Megalizzi Family Messing Family Murphy Family Nays Family O'Leary Family O'Malley Family Perrigo Family Pinto Family Procopio Family Quinlan Family Rodger Family Rohde Family Saindon Family Schorn Family Stahl Family Szajna Family Tolson Family Van Rohr Family Webster Family Wilding Family Williams Family Writt Family Zander Family All souls who have passed in 2005 Giving thanks for this years' blessings May our Holy Shrine be blessed All of the soldiers who have lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan My grandparents, father, aunts and uncles All souls in purgatory Soldiers and sailors Sanyi Our deceased family members My grandparents Manuel and Maria, and my brother, Alex Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal "We love you, Blessed Virgin!" 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Here is the ideal New St. Joseph American Catholic Bible Designed with footnotes and cross references for easy large-print reading and study. Doctrinal Bible index. Soft cover. $15.95 +$4.10 shipping and sales tax 1-800-521-4486 PARISH PUBLISHING, PO BOX 180906 UTICA, MI 48317 80 years..... June 2006 will mark the 80th Anniversary of the first Mass celebrated at the National Shrine of the Little Flower Parish. THE SACRISTY continued from last week Both the prie-dieu or sacristy cards and the altar-cards are hand-lettered in clear Papal Bull Script. Six panels on each vesting-case have been inscribed with the vesting prayers illustrated by appropriate symbols, original in design. These are done in relief, gilded with 23 karat gold leaf. The script is mediaeval. The colors blue and red, typical of mediaeval illumination work, are predominant. It required extreme diligence and patience to remove the wax finish only within the outlines of the design. The two distinct sets of panels illustrate the two accepted interpretations of the vestments: the moral (the virtues) and the allegorical (the Passion). Panels of the Virtues “Ad amictum . . .” Hope, “the helmet of salvation,” guards the mind against the flaming breath of Satan, while the sword “which is the word of God,” wounds and hampers the serpent in its attack. The helmet mentioned in the prayer recalls the armor of the Christian as described by St. Paul (Eph. 6, 13-17). Thus the idea of the Christian’s warfare has been partially developed in the following panels. “Ad albam . . .” Innocence, obtained through the merits of Christ is symbolized by the doves at the fountain. The keynote of this panel is the whiteness of innocence and the gold of pure joy. An Angel with flaming wings, clad in golden armor—” the breast-plate of righteousness,” looks upward to God and holds his hands extended in prayer. His wings are upborne by lilies; this idea was suggested by an ancient Oriental symbol of aspiration. “Ad cingulum . . .” Chastity. A lily amid a red thorny spray adorns the initial. The thorns are mysteriously flowering at the tips—as if to suggests the reward of chastity’s rigor. Below is a golden fortress. Chastity has the frailty of a flower that must be jealously guarded, and the strength of an embattled fortress. “Ad manipulum . . .” Sorrow and toil. The symbols of toil—thistles, wheat and a hoe, are combined in the initial. Below, an Angel, holding “the pearl of great price” in the palm of his hand, indicates with joyous, wondering attitude the greatness of the eternal reward. “Ad stolam . . .” Justice and immortality. The torch of good example is held high to guide many through the night. “Ad casulum . . .” Charity. The parted flame leaping heavenward and bending earthward symbolizes the love of God and of man. Charity obtains the final victory over the enemy: thus, the banner, and the dead serpent below it. The side panels decorated with redbirds, robins and grapevines symbolize the joyousness of the soul in the vine which is Christ. Panels of the Passion A correlated theme is developed in these panels. The allegorical sense of the vestments is illustrated within the initial letter, while below the divine attributes of the One Who suffered “all these things” are recalled. “Ad amictum . . .” The veil with which His eyes were covered is draped before the initial. Below is the traditional Eye of God. While men veiled His eyes. He was gazing at their past and their future. “Ad albam ...” The fool’s garment is depicted above; the Book of Wisdom with seven seals, flanked by the A—, is shown below. Herod mocked Christ as a fool for His silence. Christ was silent because Herod’s darkened mind could not have understood words of continued next week Eternal Wisdom. Excerpts from Hutting, Reverend A.M. 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Encourage them to continue to help us provide a quality Parish bulletin for you. by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Now in print for the first time! $24.95 +$5.95 S&H 1Ć800Ć732Ć2011 Or send checks to: What Now America? Dept. PP 27 Maple Ave. Victor, NY 14564 NY RES. ADD SALES TAX 01-GN-2 www.shrinechurch.com Page 19 Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Open Hours We are in need of several volunteers to commit to a weekly holy hour. Currently, there is no one scheduled for the following holy hours. 2-3 am Sat 10-11 am Tue 2-3 pm Wed 8-9 pm Tue, Sat 9-10 pm Sat Partners Needed We are also in need of many volunteers to be prayer partners for the following holy hours for which only one person is scheduled: 12-1 am Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 4-5 am Sun, Tue, Fri, Sat 5-6 am Sun, Sat 6-7 am Mon, Wed 7-8 am Sun 8-9 am Sun, Thu, Sat 9-10 am Mon, Wed, Thu 10-11 am Thu 11 am-noon Sun, Fri noon-1 pm Sun, Tue 1-2 pm Sun, Tue, Fri, Sat 2-3 pm Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat 3-4 pm Sun, Wed, Fri 4-5 pm Sun, Fri, Sat 5-6 pm Sat 6-7 pm Fri, Sat 7-8 pm Sat 8-9 pm Fri 9-10 pm Sun, Mon, Fri 10-11 pm Sat 11 pm-12 am Fri Divisional Leader and Hourly Captains Needed We are in need of two volunteers to act as Captains and oversee the 2 pm or 5 pm holy hours. We also need a volunteer to act as afternoon Divisional Leader and oversee the 125 pm holy hours. A description of the role and responsibilities of each is included in the back of the Sign-In Book under the “Roles.” Visitors The Adoration Chapel is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to all drop-in visitors who wish to spend some quiet time in prayer before our Lord. Use the east doors to the Coughlin Building. These doors are normally locked so use the knocker or doorbell to gain entry. Please signin in the book on the windowsill in the vestibule. Direct inquiries to Theresa Dysarz at 248. 559.2781. Royal Oak, Michigan 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. Robert Liberty, Assoc ............................................................................................................ ext 416 Rev. Tomasz Maka, Assoc ............................................................................................................. ext 419 Director of Liturgical Music, Mr. Rob Abbott .......................................................................... ext 442 Christian Service, Sister Noreen Ellison, SC ............................................................................. ext 411 National Shrine Director, Mr. Jack Hoolehan ........................................................................ ext 418 Director of Development, Ms. Laurie Bilkie-Snyder .............................................................. ext 432 Shrine Herald Editor, Ms. Heather Curtis ................................................................................. ext 448 Parish Education Shrine Catholic High School, 3500 W 13 Mile Rd. R.O. 48073 Principal, Mrs. Gabrielle Erken .................................................................................... 248.549.2925 Shrine Catholic Academy, 3500 W 13 Mile Rd. R.O. 48073 Principal, Mrs. Gabrielle Erken .................................................................................... 248.549.2928 Shrine Catholic Grade School, 1621 Linwood R.O. 48067 Principal, Mrs. Sharon Dixon ....................................................................................... 248.541.4622 Religious Education Director of Religious Education, Mrs. Judy Maten .............................................. 248.541.5133 Youth Ministry, Mrs. Mary Garlow (9-12 grades) ................................. 248.541.4122 ext 439 Director of Adult Formation, Mr. John LaCroix .................................................... 248.543.6955 Director of Recruiting, Ms. Laurie Bilkie-Snyder ......................................... 248.541.4122 ext 432 Office Hours Monday - Friday ...................................................... 9 am-12:15 pm, 1:15 pm-5 pm, 6:30 pm-9 pm Saturday ................................................................................................................................. 9 am-2:30 pm Emergencies handled at any time. Please limit other visits or phone calls to the above times. Church Hours Monday - Friday ................................................................................................................... 5:30 am-5 pm Second Saturday of the Month ................................................................................. 5:30 pm-6:30 pm Second Sunday of the Month .............................................................. 6:30 am-after 6:30 pm Mass Gift Shop Hours Monday - Friday ......................................................................................................................... 1 pm-4 pm Saturday ...................................................................................................... 7:30 am-after 6:30 pm Mass Sunday .................................................................................................................................... 9:30 am-2 pm Masses Sunday ........................................................................................ 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am, 12:30, 6:00 pm Saturday ........................................................................................................ 8:30 am, 4:30 pm, 6:30 pm Weekday ................................................................................................................................. 6:30, 8:30 am Holy Day ....................................................................................... 6:30, 8:30 am 12:00 noon, 7:30 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Tuesday and Thursday after 6:30 am Mass, Saturday 3-4 pm and after 5:30-6:15 pm. Sacrament of Baptism Sunday at 2 pm. Please contact Charlene in the Parish Office at ext 410. Sacrament of Marriage Parish members, please contact Cheryl in the Parish Office at ext 413 at least six months in advance. Pastoral Care of the Sick and Homebound Notify the Parish Office of illness, hospitalization, nursing home status as soon as possible. Parish Tours Docents are on duty from 10 am-4 pm Monday - Saturday except during services. Groups of 10 or more call Diane Stock at 248.541.4122 ext 414. Shrine Herald Submissions are due Monday by 1 pm. Articles should be emailed to hecurtis@shrinechurch.com 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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