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www.shrinechurch.com

“We proclaim Jesus as Lord and ourselves as servants for His sake.”

June 12, 2011 Pentecost Sunday

Father Prus In two weeks, on Sunday, June 26,

everyone is celebrating Father Ed Prus‘ 50th

anniversary as a priest. The celebration

begins with a 1 pm Mass at St. James Parish

in Ferndale where Father is currently in

residence. After the Mass there will be a

reception with food and dancing to

celebrate the joy of this great occasion. For

more information, to RSVP, or to volunteer to

help go online to www.fatherprus.com.

Father Beto Espinoza Most of you are aware that Father Beto

suffers from kidney failure. Years ago he had

a kidney transplant that worked for a while

but has now failed. Father goes for dialysis

three times a week, and is awaiting the

possibility of a second transplant. Every

once in a while it gets the best of him and he

ends up in the hospital. At the end of last

year I did not put him on the regular Mass

schedule so that he could recuperate better.

He asked to be back on the schedule

because he wants to do his part.

We have tried to keep his schedule on the

light side. Father Lang, Father Anthony, and I

have repeatedly told him not to push it. If he

is the least tired we have asked him to call us

and we will gladly cover for him. A couple of

times he has stubbornly attempted to say

Mass only to realize that he was too sick to

do so. The result was that the Mass was

canceled, a communion service took place,

and Father ended up in emergency.

After one of these cancelations, I was

rudely accosted by a parishioner and taken

to task for being uncaring and demanding

too much of the man when I knew he was

sick. I was told that I am lazy and that I am

killing a good priest. I suppose everyone has

the right to their own opinion even if it bears

no resemblance to the truth.

Bearings Notes from Monsignor Easton

What to do? Pray for Father Beto. We do our best as

priests to look out for him, but if you notice he is more tired

and run down than normal, please tell us. He is a good priest

and we need him healthy.

Father James Lowe Some time ago, Deacon Jim Lowe wrote to me with the

following request:

“You may remember me. I was a Life Teen Core member

in 2001 (at Shrine). I am now finishing my last year of

seminary and will be ordained a priest on June 11 in Ottawa,

ON. I would like to come back to the National Shrine to

Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower

Please pray for

the sick of our parish

Maurine Bain

Donald Basik

Earl Bossenberry

Jack Brady

Sr. Michael Clare, SC

Kathy Cobbledick Robert Cory

Ron Couisineau

Mary Lu DeFauw

Joyce Eagling

Sabrina Fodera

Robert Gallagher

Gabrielle Giffords

Marthie Guigar

Gene Haderlein

Beatrice Haffey

Kenneth Haffey

Shelia Jones

Carol Jordan

Kathy Kohlstrand

Rev. Thomas Kirwan Meghan Malley

Jerry Mansfield

Judy Marsiglio

Michael McCourt

Tom Moll Laura Muglia

Hallie Osborn

Yukie Ota

Lorraine Perry

Robert Perry

Jason Porath

Jenny Rodenhurst

Erika Soeding

Al Tenbusch

Grace Weidman

Ted Widgren

Karl Wolfe

Please pray

for the repose

of the soul of

John Malley

Steve Wettstein

If you know residents at the facility or you would like to join us

for Mass to pray and sing, you are welcome. For more

information, contact Sister Noreen 248.541.4122, ext. 411.

WaltonWood Assisted Living

13 Mile Rd. near Woodward (next to Shrine Catholic Academy)

Monday, June 13, 9:30 am

American House Residence

1900 N. Washington (near Mary St.)

Friday, June 17, 10 am

Mass at Senior Centers

A Message from Sister Noreen: I will be away from the parish and at our Sisters of

Charity motherhouse in Cincinnati for my Annual Retreat from Friday, June 17 to

Sunday, June 26. During this prayerful and reflective week, I will remember you, the

National Shrine community, in my prayer. Please pray for me, too.

Christian Service flows from the faith that we Catholic Christians nurture in a

prayer life that is rich and challenging. May the gospel of Jesus inspire and energize

each of us to continue giving compassion and attention to those most needy and

vulnerable in our circle of awareness.

Thank you for the generous responses you give on a regular basis to all the efforts

we make to live the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy in our parish outreach in

Christian Service. May the summertime offer each of you some Rest and Reflection

that will Renew you!

Sisters of Charity “Associates in Mission” The Sisters of Charity have a long history

at the National Shrine, having established the Shrine Catholic Schools many years

ago at the invitation of Father Coughlin. Our congregation of Sisters, like so many

others, also has a ―lay‖ membership program that invites men and women into a

special covenant with the Sisters of Charity. This special relationship strengthens the

spirituality and gifts of vowed religious and the covenanted laity, mutually. Currently,

we, Sisters of Charity have 185 Associates in Mission throughout the United States

who are deepening their faith and being attentive to living the Mission and Charism

of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati.

We, Sisters of Charity

urged by the love of Christ

and in the spirit of our founder,

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton,

strive to live Gospel values.

We choose to act justly,

to build loving relationships,

to share our resources with those in need,

and to care for all creation.

Our beloved Carol Hoolehan was an Associate in Mission, as is her husband Jack,

along with Randy Husaynu and Jamie Kelly. I am inviting others of you who may be

interested to talk with me or Sister Alicia, or one of these Associates. There are

brochures with more information that you may pick up at the parish reception desk

or call me, Sister Noreen at 248.541.4122, ext. 411.

www.shrinechurch.com June 12, 2011

Baptized in Christ

Alden Jude-Thaddeus

son of David and

Laura (Heidt) Wang

Chloe Elizabeth

daughter of

Christopher and

Micelle (Janness)

Paganes

Henry Werrard son of

Joseph and Adrienne

(Broder) Katke

Romina Ann daughter

of Angelo and Kristen

(Smith) Palazeti

Valeria daughter of

Gabriel Martinez and

Ana Campos

William Jose son of

William Campos and

Veronica Romero

Cuatzo

Divine Life

Banns of Marriage

First Bann

Kristy Antoin and

Paul Abousouan

Colleen Bryzik and

Keith Dodich

Second Bann

Tiffany Tran and

Jerry Tran

Jacqueline Eisel and

Bryan Lassen

Third Bann

Sarah Verdeyen and

Graham Currie

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Bearings ...

celebrate a thanksgiving Mass. I actually had a powerful encounter with the Lord at

the National Shrine through the Eucharist. This is what began my journey toward

ordination. It is for this reason that I would like to request celebrating a thanksgiving

Mass on Sunday, June 26 at the Sunday Evening Mass. It is the solemnity of Corpus

Christi. I thought that would be most fitting.”

Father Lowe is a member of the Companions of the Cross out of Ottawa, Canada

and served as a deacon in Houston, Texas. Father will celebrate the 6 pm Mass on

Sunday, June 26.

Rosie, Carlito, and Kodiak

You have probably heard of the game ―Where‘s Waldo.‖ Well the Campana

boys have their own version called ―Where‘s Monsignor and Kodi.‖ Apparently they

have been quite successful with several sightings all around Royal Oak and Berkley.

Kodi also likes downtown Birmingham and Partridge Creek Mall.

The National Shrine Ladies

Guild

Cordially Invites All Women

Of The National Shrine Parish To

The

Annual Meeting And Pot Luck

Dinner

Monday, June 13 At 6 pm

In The National Shrine

Thank You!

A big "Thank You" goes out to the donors of the 2011 Shrine Catholic High

School Senior All Knight Party. Without your help we could not have thrown

such a safe, fun, and successful party for our graduating students. Shrine

Catholic families—please patronize our donors: Top Cat Sales, Northwood

Credit Union, Credit Union One, Hollywood Supermarket, Hiller's Market, Dr.

Michael Kabot, Manzo Eye Care, Beverly Hills Fitness Club, Bed Bath & Beyond,

Wm Sullivan & Sons Funeral Directors, Royal Oak Youth Assistance, Royal Oak

Woman's Club, Royal Oak Kiwanis Club, Pei Wei Asian Diner (Woodward), and

Dolly's Pizza (Madison Heights). Lastly, but certainly not least....thank you to our

generous Shrine Catholic Mothers‘ and Dads‘ Clubs...their donations were the

deciding factor in securing this fabulous party at the Emagine Theatre and Star

Lanes in Royal Oak! Sincere thanks from the 2011 Party Committee!


Mass Information

Monday, June 13

6:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Servers Brian Palmer, Anthony Segvich 8:30 am Mass Fr. Espinoza Servers Niklas Jenkins, Blake Smith

Tuesday, June 14

6:30 am Mass Fr. Espinoza Servers Joe Wagner, Greg Golias 8:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Servers George Vidosh, Ben Vidosh

Wednesday, June 15 6:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Servers Josef Mehall, Dmitri Krick 8:30 am Mass Fr. Espinoza Servers Maureen Luddy, Olivia Zardus Thursday, June 16

6:30 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Servers Sean Ruhle, Tom Peaslee 8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Servers Gwendolyn Schmidt, Audrey North

Friday, June 17

6:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Servers Asher Smith, Brennan Smith 8:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Servers Dmitri Krick, Michael Niehaus

Saturday, June 18

8:30 am Mass Msgr. Easton Servers Molly Lyons, Bridget Lyons

Sunday, June 19

The Most Holy Trinity

Vigil Masses (on Saturday)

4:30 pm Mass Fr. Camilleri Lectors Kay Cyrek, Frank Mills Servers Claire Baumhardt, Madelyne Luddy

Maureen Luddy, Colleen Hull Hospitality Margie Suchyta, Team

6:30 pm Mass Fr. Lang Lectors John Sier, Rebecca Joseph Servers Michael Zobl, David Zobl, Dmitri Krick

Anthony Segvich Hospitality Gerald Schaffran, Team

Sunday Masses

7:30 am Mass Fr. Lang Lectors Marlene Kowalewski, Henry Swift Servers Christian Rozanski, Brad Chaklos

Andrew North, Sean Ruhle Hospitality MaryAnn Skaggs, Team

9:00 am Mass Fr. Camilleri Lectors Thomas DeVoe, Lauren Battle

Philip DeVoe Servers Lauren Eichberger, Lily Queen

Lucy Queen, Gabrielle Schmidt

Gwendolyn Schmidt Hospitality Tony Recchia, Team

10:45 am Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors Jim Wilson, Suzanne Finlay Servers George Vidosh, Ben Vidosh

Jess Moon, Andre Moon, Blake Smith Emcee Donald York Hospitality Wayne Friedman, Team

12:30 pm Mass Fr. Espinoza Lectors Tom Kendziorski, Frank Lepkowski Servers Allie Archambault, Maddie Welsh

Maureen Murphy, Anna DeHondt, Kate Lilly Hospitality Hugh Brennan, Team

4:00 pm Spanish Mass

6:00 pm Mass Msgr. Easton Lectors Anna Goike, Clare Romano, Peter Lim Servers Kent Peaslee, Tom Peaslee

Kevin Snook, Josef Mehall Hospitality Tom Torma, Team

Monday, June 13

2 Cor 6:1-10

Mt 5:38-42

Tuesday, June 14

2 Cor 8:1-9

Mt 5:38-42

Wednesday, June 15

2 Cor 9:6-11

Mt 6:1-6, 16-18

Thursday, June 16

2 Cor 1:1-11

Mt 6:7-15

Readings of The Week

Friday, June 17

2 Cor 11:18, 21-30

Mt 6:19-23

Saturday, June 18

2 Cor 12:1-10

Mt 6:24-34

Sunday, June 19

Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9

2 Cor 13:11-13

Jn 3:16-18


Monday, June 13 St. Anthony of Padua 6:30 am †Donald Chambers 8:30 am †James Pushon

Tuesday, June 14

6:30 am †Thomas and Elaine Joliat 8:30 am †Charles Gottschalk

Wednesday, June 15

6:30 am †Cecelia D. Solecki 8:30 am †lizabeth Zagurny Thursday, June 16

6:30 am †Jackie Pearson-Munguia 8:30 am †Frank Angyal

Friday, June 17

6:30 am †Michael Huber 8:30 am †Elvin and Mary Lavonne Saturday, June 18

8:30 am †Vincent P. Walker Sunday, June 19 The Most Holy Trinity Vigil Masses (on Saturday)

4:30 pm †Joseph Horne 6:30 pm †Mary O'Dea

Sunday Masses

7:30 am Intentions of the

Parishioners of NSLF 9:00 am †Mary Selewski 10:45 am †Alfred Markus 12:30 pm †Albert Batchik 6:00 pm †Lydia Nicolai

Mass Intentions Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Retirees: Time to Set Your Alarm Clocks

You have one of the world's most precious

commodities: Time. While most folks are stuck to a

schedule, you can do whatever you want, whenever

you want.

We at the National Shrine are blessed to have a Perpetual

Adoration Chapel. Jesus is on hand to light the way and ease

peoples' burdens, 24 hours a day/seven days a week. Over the

year hundreds, maybe thousands, of people come when they

have a crisis in their lives: a breaking heart, sickness, or loss of a

loved one.

In order to keep the Adoration Chapel open for these people,

we have to have regularly scheduled adorers venerating the

Blessed Sacrament 24 hours a day.

Most of the time this is not a problem but sometimes, late at

night, early in the morning or on weekends or Holy Days, we run

short and need a few extra people to make the

commitment. We need you now. Contributing to an hour every

week will make a real contribution to the faith life of our entire

parish. It doesn't cost a thing, but I promise that your Holy Hour

will soon become one of the most meaningful hours of the

week. Call me, Marie Lama, at 248.655.0309 if you can spare an

hour out of your week. Late night and early morning

hours needing adorers: Monday, 1 and 5 am; Tuesday, 4 am;

Thursday, 4, 5, 7 am; and Friday, 4 am. Other open Holy Hours

include: Sunday, 10 am (arrive at 9:45 for 9 am adorer); and

Friday, 2 pm. Partners are desired for the following Holy

Hours: Sunday, 9 and 10 am and 2 and 6 pm; Monday, 10 am;

Wednesday, 9 and 11 am and 3 and 11 pm; Thursday, 8, 10, 11

am; Friday, 11 am and the 1 pm Holy Hour on Tuesday and

Friday.

My thanks to Ewald Stief for this week's article!!! God bless

you, Ewald!

Please note: 2 pm adorers should contact me, Marie Lama,

at 248.655.0309 until we can find a new captain for that block of

Holy Hours. Ann Falcon, due to personal responsibilities, had to

step down from that role. Thank you, Ann, for serving. May God

bless you for your efforts!

THOU SHALT NOT STEAL! While I hope that the books in our

spiritual reading library, as well as the prayer cards in the pews,

touch souls, those materials are there for all visitors to the

adoration chapel. Many books have been taken. A whole

basket of books for children that were there for when children

come to the chapel was taken. It had even been labeled

saying, "Do not remove from chapel". Please do not remove

books from the chapel. If you want a copy, I'll be glad to direct

you to a source. Many generous people have donated items to

be taken free of charge. They are in our "freebie/evangelization"

basket next to the intention binder. Help yourself to those items

(books, statues, pictures, are often there), but do not remove

items which are there for everyone's benefit.

Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, pray for us!


Sgt. Daniel J. Allen, US Army

Maj. Eric Ansorge PhD, US Army

Patrick Paul Atallah, USMC

Christopher Babcock, USAF

Envin E. Billings, US Army

Pvt. Sean Brady, U.S. Army

Capt. Matthew Cain, US Army

Pat Carroll, USAF, Shrine ‗61, MIA

Crisanto R. Delos, USCG

Lt. Joseph W. Doman, US Navy

Col. Thomas M. Doman, USMC

Specialist Raymond Dorierty

PV2-E2 Melissa Ducastel, US Army

Lt. Jason D. Everts, US Army

Thomas Fern, USAF

LCpl. Sarah Fitzpatrick, USMC

Sean Gillion, US Army

Lt. Cmdr. Troy Perry Glendye, USCG

Cpl. Gary R. Gmeiner, USMC

Joseph Haddad, USMC

Capt. Richard Holt, USAF

SSgt. Philip Huber, USMC

Jacob Kindl, USMC

Andrew Kostrzewa, US Navy

2nd Lt. Nicholas Robert Langan, US Army

Peter Laperriere, US Navy

Matthew W. Lewandowski US Army

Brian MacKenzie, USAF

Spc. Jonathan D. Maten, US Army

GS13 Dan Marem MI BN

Spec. Ryan McWilliams, US Army Rangers

Capt. Christopher Mellon, USMC

Sgt. Eric Michael Mihelcich, USMC

LCpl. Troy Alan Mihelcich, USMC Aaron Mingle, US Navy

Sgt. Alan Mullin, US Army 1st Capt. Johnny Pruitt, ASAF

Spec. Kevin C. Oldani, F.A.S.T. USMC

Capt. Daniel P. Palmer, US Army

Lt. John F. Palmer, US Army

Lt. Martin J. Palmer, US Army

Maj. Loren D. Penney, US Army

Sam Piontkowski, USMC Anthony Reynolds, USAF

Capt. David N. Roberts, USMC

Andrew Schulte, US Army

Lt. Col. Eric J. Simpson, FA

Capt. Michael Szalma, US Army

PV2 Christopher M. Villerot, US Army

Spec. David Wittla, US Army

Please pray for our Military

Military

Just a reminder, please notify us when you

have additions to the Military prayer list, or

when one of our Military members can be

taken off the prayer list.

Thank you!

Come Support Our Teens!

C.R.E.W. Bake Sale

Heritage Hall

June 11

4:00 to 6:30 pm

June 12

8:30 to 12:30 pm

All donations will help send the teens of the

National Shrine Parish to World Youth Day

and the National Catholic Youth

Conference.


Events Calendar

Sunday, June 12

Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am;

12:30 and 6:00 pm

Lending Library

CC-C 10 am

Discalced Carmelites Secular

CC-SH 1 pm

Monday, June 13

Masses 6:30, 8:30 am

HS Mothers Club Bridge Group

CC-SH 11:30 am

Ladies Guild Annual Potluck Dinner

CC-SH 5:30 pm

Worship Commission

HH-B 7:30 pm

Legion of Mary Meeting

CC-B 7:30 pm

Tuesday, June 14


Hand Bell Choir

Choir Room 1 pm

Devotions

STC 6:45 pm

Knights of Columbus Meeting

CC-SH 7 pm

Boy Scout Troop #1634

YR 7:30 pm

Love of God Prayer Group

STC 8 pm

Wednesday, June 15


Men‘s Bible Study

CC-B 6:15 am

Lending Library

CC-C 9:15 am

FOCCUS

HH-B 6:30 pm

VBS Training

CC-SH 7 pm

Thursday, June 16


K of C Challenge Girls

YR 4 pm

Hispanic Group

YR 6 pm

Boy Scout Troop #1634 Committee

Meeting

CC-A 7:30 pm

Friday, June 18


Lending Library

CC-C 9:15 am

ENDOW

CC-SH, A, B 9:30 am

Frassati Young Adults Holy Hour

Church 8 pm

Saturday, June 18

Mass 8:30 am

Light Weigh Catholic Weight Loss

CC-A 9:30 am

Joy of the Lord

CC-SH 5 pm

Confessions 3-4 pm,

5:30-6:15 pm

Sunday Liturgy 4:30, 6:30 pm

Sunday, June 19

Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am;

12:30 and 6:00 pm

Lending Library

CC-C 10 am

Events Calendar Location Guide

A Academy

AC Adoration Chapel,

Coughlin Building

CC-SH Conference Center, Seton

Hall

CC-A Conference Center, Room A

CC-B Conference Center, Room B

CC-C Conference Center, Room C

CL Choir Loft

CR Choir Room

GS Grade School

HH-BR Heritage Hall Board Room

HH-B Heritage Hall Mtg. Rm. B

HH-EW Heritage Hall East Wing

HH-WW Heritage Hall West Wing

HH-MF Heritage Hall Main Floor

HS High School

STC St. Thérèse Chapel

YR Youth Room

Lending Library Gregory Popcak is a

Catholic psychologist, who has written

two books which are filled with practical

ideas to help in everyday situations. The

first one is: God Help Me! These People

Are Driving Me Nuts: Making Peace With

Difficult People. It "integrates cutting edge

psychology, case studies, and healing

principles . . . provides realistic strategies

for assessing, cultivating, and benefiting

from mature, peaceful relationships. . .It

will enrich your life by helping you discover

the surprising answer to some

questions." The second is God Help Me:

This Stress is Driving Me Crazy: Finding

Balance Through God's Grace. It offers

"practical tips and tools for lessening

anxiety" with a "good dose of

humor". (Section 3 Self-Help).

Lending Library hours are Sundays from

10 am to 2 pm, and Wednesdays and

Fridays from 9:15 am to Noon, in

the National Shrine 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.

Crisis Pregnancy?

Mother and Unborn Baby Care can

help! Call 248.559.7576 Hurting from an abortion

experience?

Call Silent No More 800.395.HELP Miscarriage Help?

Call Colleen at 248.677.3094 or email: [email protected]

Missing Shrine Heralds from

our Archives The National Shrine archives contain all

the Shrine Heralds ever published since

November 9, 1935 and they are bound in

yearly books. We recently noticed that

we are now missing two years of these

publications. They are the years of 1957

and 1982.

The 1957 book has been missing for a

number of years, but the 1982 book has

been missing for only about 1 to 2 years. If

anyone knows the whereabouts of these

books, please contact Jack Hoolehan at

the National Shrine Office, 248.541.4122,

ext. 418.


Family Activities

Vacation Bible School Letters will be mailed home this week to those registered

for PandaMania Vacation Bible School. The letters will

contain important information including food items being

served and drop-off/pick-up procedures.

Preschool Religious Formation

Register Now for Preschool Religious

Formation We are now accepting preschool

registrations for the upcoming fall for those

potty trained children who will be at least 3

years old by December 1 and will not be

starting kindergarten yet.

For more information or to get a registration

f o r m , p l e a s e c o n t a c t J a n i e L y n c h a t

[email protected] or 248.541.5133.

Elementary Religious Formation and

Sacramental Preparation

Registration has started for the 2011-2012

Religious Formation Year Registration forms are available for pickup to all

currently enrolled grades Preschool – Grade 8 after-school

Religious Formation families. Please return completed

registrations by May 13. If you are new to the program or

would like to register a new sibling, please contact our office

at [email protected] or 248.541.5133 to get a

registration form.

Programs meet on the following days and times:

Preschool (ages 3 & 4), Sundays during 9 am Mass in the

Church Youth Room.

Elementary (K-6), Mondays from 4:30 - 5:30 pm or 6 - 7

pm at Shrine Catholic Grade School.

Grades 7 & 8, Mondays 6:15 – 7:30 pm at Shrine Catholic

Academy.

High School Youth Ministry (9-12), Sundays from 7 – 9 pm

in the Church Youth Room.

New students older than grade 2 who have not

attended a Catholic school or Religious Formation program

for the 2010-2011 year may be placed in the RCIA adapted

for Children program, also held on Monday evenings. The Preschool Religious Formation and High School

Youth Ministry programs are designed for all parish families

while the K-8 programs are geared specifically to public

school or home-schooled children.

Attention Parents of Incoming First and Second

Graders! Sacramental Preparation Children ages 6-16 who wish to receive Baptism,

Reconciliation, Eucharist or Confirmation must receive

religious formation for a minimum of two consecutive years

in a Catholic School or after-school formation program.

Children who attend Shrine Catholic Schools or our after

-school programs will automatically receive sacrament

registration materials to complete before starting grades 2

and 7.

All others must contact the Religious Formation Office

at 248.541.5133. Examples of children in this group include

students at other Catholic schools, children who are older

than the typical age/grade, or non-Catholics wishing to

become Catholic.

Confirmation

Confirmation Faith Portfolios Some families do still need to pick up the Faith

Portfolio and/or activities and reflections that have been

completed needing to be placed into the portfolio.

Please try to make a trip to the Religious Formation Office

in the Shrine Grade School as soon as possible to take

care of this.

Please Call The Religious Formation Office Prior To

Making A Special Trip Just To Make Sure Someone Is In The

Office, 248.541.5133. Continue working to complete the required content

of the Faith Portfolio, especially the Family Project. Please

contact me with any questions you have related to the

portfolios.

I will be sending another letter to all Year 2 families

and candidates with further instructions and additional

areas to focus on at home as we move closer to

Confirmation.

Have a blessed week and enjoy Spring.

Thank you and God bless your family.

Mike Reece

[email protected]

[email protected]

Grades 7/8 Religious Formation

We are in the process of ordering our new seventh

and eighth grade Religious Formation books for 2011-2012.

Students will be using a handbook from St. Mary‘s Press

and will keep the same comprehensive book for both the

seventh grade and eighth grade years. Additionally,

eighth grade students will supplement the handbook with

a wonderful Confirmation preparation book, also from St.

Mary‘s Press. The resources available to students and

parents through the publisher should really enhance our

formation program and provide families with additional

ways to really grow in their faith. More information to

follow over the next few months regarding this exciting

change to our program. Meanwhile, continue to explore

your faith and take some time to focus on praying

together as a family, especially the Rosary, as the school

year comes to an end and summer fun begins. Have a

great week and may God continue to bless your family. - Michael Reece

Religious Formation


Youth Service Team Opportunities

Angels’ Place Miracle League Mondays all summer, 5:15-6:30 pm, Miracle League Field 26000 Evergreen Rd, Southfield Come experience a summer pastime in a way you never have before! Volunteers are needed to aid Angels‘ Place

residents (adults with developmental disabilities) with their softball league. Confirmation candidates, along with a parent,

are needed to assist and encourage the residents as they bat, run bases, and play the field. Bring the whole family and

cheer the team on! This project could qualify as a Long Tem Ministry if volunteers can commit to coming each week

(contact to Mrs. Cerone to verify). Interested candidates should contact Dawn Bradley at [email protected] or

at (248) 350-2203.

Home Gardening and Yard Maintenance Angels‘ Place Resident Homes Are you looking for a way to fit service hours into your busy summer schedule? Choose a convenient time for your

family and help Angels‘ Place in a meaningful way. Angels‘ Place has several resident homes for adults with

developmental disabilities in the Royal Oak area. Many of these homes need assistance in gardening and yard

maintenance (weeding, trimming, planting flowers, etc.) This project could qualify as a Long Tem Ministry if volunteers are

interested in working regularly over the summer (talk to Mrs. Cerone to verify). Confirmation candidates and at least one

parent can sign up by contacting Dawn Bradley at [email protected] or at (248) 350-2203.

Focus: HOPE Food Distribution Saturday, July 9, 9 am, Ferndale Site Parents and youth are needed to unload the truck for the Focus: HOPE food distribution site. It is located in Ferndale

on 9 mile Rd at the OLHSA building (across from the Police Station). To register, please contact Mrs. Cerone at

248.541.5133 or [email protected] with the words ―Focus Hope‖ in the subject line. (Please note that

Confirmation candidates may only use Focus Hope two times as a short-term project.)

C.R.E.W. High School Youth Ministry

Bake Sale June 11, 4 to 6:30 pm and June 12, 8:30 to 12:30 pm

Heritage Hall All donations will go towards sending the teens of Shrine Parish to World Youth Day and the National Catholic Youth

Conference.

Car Wash July 24, 2 to 5 pm

Grade School Parking Lot Woodward side

Bottle Drive August 14 Teens distribute fliers to neighborhoods.

August 21 Teens will be coming through the neighborhoods collecting bottles and cans.

Adult Religious Formation

Young Adults 18-35

Religious Art Tour at the Detroit Institute of Art—Friday, June 17 at 7:30 pm


www.shrineschools.com

Grade School Happenings Congratulations to all of our sixth graders who have

completed their elementary education at Shrine

Catholic Grade School. A wonderful Mass and

Promotion Ceremony took place June 8. It‘s hard to

believe that they are ready to ―move on.‖ They will

be missed. A special thank you to our sixth grade

teachers—Mrs. Carey, Mrs. Hawley, and Mrs. Hazen—

who have prepared these students well.

Presidential Academic Excellence Awards

Signed by the President of the United States and

given to students who show a dedication and

enthusiasm for learning, a commitment to academic

achievement, and who have received all A‘s as their

final grade in each class. Recipients were: Julia

Chase, Michael Coletti, Asher Smith, Megan

O‘Donnell, Claire Kendell, Molly Lyons, Joseph

Wagner, Maureen Luddy, Emma McNorton and

Thomas Peaslee.

Presidential Academic Achievement Awards

Given to students who consistently show effort and

desire to do one‘s best, seeking help when needed,

and show what ―a student‖ is. Recipients were:

Lyndon DeFoe, Matthew Schienke, Cassidy Skaggs,

Brennan Carr, Katherine Carbajo, Nicole Eichberger,

Katherine Howard, Alexander Schienke, Gabriela

Vettorello, Regan Castle, Emma Kruse and Michael

Niehaus.

Pope John Paul II Award—Brian Palmer

This award is not given out every year. It is given

when a student ―goes the extra mile‖ in following the

message of the Gospel. The student is conscientious,

empathetic, hardworking and honest; he seeks out

ways to help others, puts others‘ needs before his own,

and is consistently kind to everyone. He is a sign of

God‘s love, a credible witness to the living presence

of Jesus Christ.

Dads‘ Club Lana Skaggs Memorial

Scholarship Award—Claire Kendell

This award is given to a student who participates in

athlet ics, and demonstrates exceptional

sportsmanship and team work. The student

demonstrated a positive attitude toward academics

and is a team player in the classroom as well. This

award is presented with a scholarship of $1,000, $500

for each year at the Academy.

Mothers‘ Club Award—Gabriela Vettorello

This award is given to a National Shrine

parishioner who exemplifies service to one‘s school,

concern for others and commitment to doing her

very best. This award is presented with a scholarship

of $1,700—half of which will apply to seventh grade

and half to eighth grade.

Gail Bilkie Service Award—Regan Castle

This award honors Mrs. Bilkie‘s many years of

dedication to teaching at Shrine Catholic Grade

School. It is presented to a student who

demonstrates service, school spirit, and

cooperation. It is given to a student who exhibits

responsibility. The award is presented with a

scholarship of $1,700, $850 of which will be applied

to tuition for each of the two years at the Academy.

Patricia A. Crowe Scholarship Award—

Megan O‘Donnell

This award was established by Monsignor Easton

to honor former principal Patricia Crowe. Criteria for

selection includes being a National Shrine parish

member, enrolling in Shrine Catholic Academy and

demonstrating Christianity in her daily life. The

recipient will receive a full scholarship to Shrine

Catholic Academy for her seventh grade year.

High School & Academy News

Summer Break

The administration, faculty and staff of Shrine

Catholic High School & Academy wish our families a

relaxing and safe summer! See you August!

Student Leadership Elections

High School classes recently elected their class

officers for the 2011-2012 school year.

Congratulations to our new student leaders!

Student Leadership Executive Congress (SLEC)

President Kelly Murray

Vice President Donald York

Treasurer Jake Luddy

Secretary Mallory Uchalik

Public Relations Tess Francke

Class of 2012

President Amanda Peters

Vice President Kent Peaslee

Treasurer Brian Mischle

Secretary Melanie Shaw

Public Relations Kelly Cobbledick


Archbishop Vigneron to priests, faithful: Concerns over

ACC conference, liturgy

Local and religious news outlets may have coverage this Pentecost weekend regarding

an organization called the American Catholic Council (ACC) and its three-day conference

at Cobo Hall. Last fall, Archbishop Vigneron cautioned any Catholic against participating in

this national gathering. The conference was not being conducted under the auspices of the

Detroit archdiocese or any entity of organization affiliated with the archdiocese or the

universal Roman Catholic Church. The archbishop expressed his serious concerns over the

ACC‘s distortion of Church teachings and issues, and most notably the group‘s expressed

opposition to the teachings of the Second Vatican Council. At that time, he asked the organizers to cancel

the conference. They declined to respond.

As the event approached, the ACC refused to request and failed to receive – as required under Church

law – permission from the archbishop to conduct what it called a ―Eucharistic Liturgy.‖ To confirm the

legitimacy of what they had planned, the ACC was asked to provide details regarding this liturgy. The

response received was ambiguous, and there were good reasons for believing forbidden concelebration will

take place by the laity and with those not in full communion with the Church. In light of this, Archbishop

Vigneron recently warned clergy and the lay faithful against participating in both the conference and the

liturgy.

Additional information about the matter is available online at www.AODonline.org/ACC.

Archdiocese of Detroit

Class of 2013

President Erin Kapala

Vice President Matt Nadai

Treasurer Scott Proschek

Secretary Madeleine Tracey

Public Relations Samantha Kinjorski

www.shrineschools.com

Class of 2014

President Marin Smith

Vice President Addison Mauck

Treasurer Steve Erwin

Secretary Brittany Zemaitis

Public Relations Marie Joseph

Exciting New Adventure

We are planning a Mission Trip to Nicaragua in March 2012. Planning and information sessions began in

April 2011. As a result 22 juniors and seniors applied to join the team. However, we can only accommodate

12 students and three staff so the selection process was thoughtful and difficult since all of the applicants

would have been good choices. At this time we would like to announce the members of the 2012 Nicaragua

Mission Team. Congratulations to the following:

Molly Bonnell ‘13

Mackenzie Davidson ‘13

Emily Deal ‘13

Samantha Kinjorski ‗13

Erin Kissick ‗12

Kent Peaslee ‗12

Mark Ruhle ‗13

Genn Schmidt ‗12

Kayla Smith ‗12

Ella Stanley ‗12

Katie Supanich ‗13

Maddie Tracey ‗13

- Senora Emerick

- Mr. Rennpage

- Sr. Mary Ann Wyllie


A Reminder …

Whenever your address, phone number, email, or family status changes, please be

sure to contact the parish office and update your information with us. It is critical

that we keep our parishioner records up-to-date!

Thank you!

Roamin’ with Rosie

When last we left Roamin‘ with Rosie, Kodi, Carlito and the cousin dogs were looking

for Rosie. Following a series of notes, they have found themselves at the bottom of a

stairwell that says, “Do not enter.” Carlito thinks they should go up the stairs. The dogs

aren’t too sure.

Carlito: Okay, hound dogs! Let‘s go up the stairs.

Bella: I don‘t feel too good about this.

Howie: Neither do I. Maybe we should go back and eat lunch?

Charlie: Does anyone know where we‘re at?

Kodi: If that other room was the mailroom, then I think we might be under the tower. I wonder if the stairs lead

into the tower. Father Coughlin used to broadcast from up there. I think I heard Monsignor once say there

used to be an apartment up there as well. Mail would be lifted up into the tower on some type of elevator.

Carlito: (irritated) Thanks for the history lesson! Now let‘s go!

Kodi: No wait. Monsignor is always telling me to follow the rules. If I don‘t, he might not take me for a walk.

Charlie: Yeah, maybe we should get a human to help us?

Howie: Good, let‘s go have some lunch!

Bella: Sounds good to me.

Carlito: What are you scaredy cats?

Kodi: Nope! Just wanting to do the right thing (turns around). Come on guys, let‘s get an adult.

The other dogs start to turn around. They start walking back down the dark hallway. They turn the corner.

Bella: Oh!

The dogs see a dark figure standing there in the hallway.

Figure: What‘s going on here?

What will our animal friends do? Who is the figure? Are they in danger? And what is so important about

Hamtramck, anyway? Find out the answers to these questions when we return for our third season next Fall.

Comments and suggestions? Please send them to [email protected]. Have a blessed summer!


Shrine Catholic Academy

Class of 2011

Anne Marie Adams

William D. Arce

Andwele Ashford

Kendra Barnowski

Lauren Battle

Delaney Benson

Abigail Bernhard

Anthony Joseph Bolton

Emily Teicher Bonnell

Anna Marie Bradley

Joshua B. Brazelton

Nicole Briggs

Alaina Burt

Troy Button

Daniel H. Carlin

Tess Carolan

Carlos Carpenter

Reilly Carr

Carolyn Chase

Daniella Cramer

Anna DeHondt

Thomas DeVoe

Robert Dixon

Jacquelin M. Doman

Timothy Doman

Lauren Ann Eichberger

Declan Flood

Christopher Franklin

LaMaurice Gardner, III

Jacqueline Rose Golias

Rachel F. Harbut

Olivia Anita Harris

Jack Howard

Peter Hunt

Samuel V. Ilkka

Riley Joliet

Christopher Kelly

Jordan Kennelly

Eleanor Sara Josephine

Khirallah

Dana Marie LaBuda

Julia Elise Liggett

Neil Lloyd

Nathan Thomas Lopp

Madelyne Luddy

Bridget Lacey Lyons

Michael Alexander Mann

James Mc Lellan

Andrew D. McElroy

Marc Grayson Miller

Joseph Mitchell

Timothy James Niehaus

Samantha Rose M. Nolasco

Megan O'Connor

Hye Kyung Park

Kyle Joseph Pawloski

Ashley Royale Peake

Irene Peaslee

Marta Plumhoff

Nicholas Plummer

Michael Lyons Quinn

Tyler Vincent T. Ramirez

Maggie Reece

Dominic Romano

Abby Rosler

Madeline Cari Jean Roty

Gabrielle Schmidt

Evan Graham Schumacher

Megan Marie Sparks

Daniel Stelly

Kathryn Diane Stibich

Mallory Claire Stinebaugh

Molly Swayze

Grant Joseph Sypitkowski

Skylar Marie Tisko

Arielle Tolbert

Sierra Michele Wangler

Ketura L. Webb

Madison Welsh


National Shrine Area Girl Scouts 75th Anniversary Celebration

Sunday, June 26, 1:30 to 5:30 pm, National Shrine Conference Center

Do you remember this song? "Make New Friends, Keep the Old, One is Silver and the Other Gold."

All are welcome to this unique reunion celebration designed to invite past and present Girl Scouts,

Leaders, Parents, Grandparents, Great-Grandparents and anyone connected in any way with Girl

Scouting traditions at the National Shrine to get together again. Program-Current National Shrine

troops will have a display area with scrapbooks, photo albums, sashes, vests, troop projects, and

other mementos.

A guest book to sign and a "communication board" will be posted so that former friends can leave

messages and find each other again. Participants are asked to bring a bag of cookies and their own

beverage. The unopened bags of cookies will be donated to the food bank. Also bring your Girl

Scout memorabilia and photos. A commemorative, specially designed patch will be on sale for $3.

Contact Blanche Marie Smith at 248.545.4494 if you have any questions.

You can help make Father Prus' Celebration a delicious event! The National Shrine Ladies Guild is looking for volunteers to donate desserts to the Father Ed Prus 50th

Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, June 26 at St. James Church in Ferndale. Donations should be cookies,

cupcakes, or other bite-sized treats. We will be collecting these donations in the National Shrine Conference

Center on Friday, June 24 from 2 to 5 pm and Saturday, June 25 from 9 am to Noon. To help us know the total

count of goodies, please fill out the form below by June 19 and drop it in the offering basket or drop off at the

Parish Office. In advance, thank you and may your baking be a labor of love.

Name: ____________________________________________________________

Phone number: _____________________________________________________

Donation Description: ________________________________________________

Thank you for helping to make this wonderful Priest's Celebration extra special!

The National Shrine Ladies Guild

Father Prus'

Celebration

Fr. Prus 50th Anniversary Event

Sunday June 26, St. James Church in Ferndale We are looking for hosts and hostesses to help out between 2:30 and 7 pm. To volunteer or for more

information contact Dolly Yodhes at 248.544.4645. Your help would be greatly appreciated.


Parish Office

2100 W. 12 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073-3910

Pastoral Staff

Parish Main Number .......................................................................................... 248.541.4122

Rev. Msgr. William H. Easton, Pastor .................................................................... ext 415

Rev. Joseph Lang, Assoc ...................................................................................... ext 412

Rev. Anthony Camilleri, Assoc ............................................................................. ext 419

Rev. Adalberto Espinoza, Assoc .......................................................................... ext 416

Rev. Mr. Thomas R. Avery, Deacon ..................................................................... ext 422

Christian Service, Sister Noreen Ellison, SC .......................................................... ext 411

Director of Liturgical Music, Mr. Rob Abbott ...................................................... ext 442

Parish Education & Religious Formation Staff

Shrine Catholic High School & Academy, 3500 W 13 Mile Rd. R.O. 48073

Principal, Mrs. Gabrielle Erken ..................................................................... 248.549.2925

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

Office Coordinator, Renee Cramer ........................................................... 248.541.5133

Preschool & Elementary Coordinator, Janie Lynch ................................. 248.541.5133

Youth Minister (9-12 grades), Christine Wist ............................................... 248.541.5133

Grades 7/8 Religious Formation, Michael Reece ..................................... 248.541.5133

Director of RCIA and Adult Formation, Mr. John LaCroix ....................... 248.543.6955

Development Staff

Director of Development, Mr. Matthew York..................................................... ext 455

Parish Support Staff

Executive Assistant, Mrs. Anne Knapik ................................................................ ext 413

Parish Receptionist, Mrs. Charlene Lewandowski ............................................. ext 410

Financial Supervisor, Mr. Jim Skaggs ................................................................... ext 423

Parish Bookkeeper, Mrs. Mary Ellen Wassenberg .............................................. ext 421

Building and Grounds, Mr. Kevin Sutherland ..................................................... ext 414

National Shrine Director/Church Tours, Mr. Jack Hoolehan ............................ ext 418

Tuition Manager/Herald Editor, Mrs. Vicki Holtyn .............................................. ext 448

Office Hours

Monday - Friday ........................................................................ 9 am-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

After 6:30 am Mass; Saturdays 3-4 pm and 5:30-6 pm.

Sacrament of Baptism

Sunday at 2 pm. Please contact Charlene Lewandowski in the Parish Office at ext 410.

Sacrament of Marriage

Parish members, please contact Anne Knapik in the Parish Office at ext 413 at least six

months in advance.

Spiritual Care for the Sick and Homebound Please notify the Parish Office or Sister Noreen at extension 411 if there is an illness,

hospitalization or need for homebound ministry. We will do our best to provide spiritual

support for our parishioners.

Parish Tours

Docents are on duty from 10 am-4 pm Monday-Saturday except during services. Groups of

10 or more call Jack Hoolehan at 248.541.4122, ext. 418 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. For questions and/or

comments, please contact the Shrine Herald Editor.

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 586.979.4241, ext. 326.

NATIONAL SHRINE of the Little Flower

June 2011

General Intention: That

priests, united to the Heart of

Christ, may always be true

witnesses of the caring and

merciful love of God. Missionary Intention: That the

Holy Spirit may bring forth

from our communit ies

numerous missionary vocations, willing to

fully consecrate themselves to spreading

the Kingdom of God.

Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions

Vocations

Come, Holy Spirit, with your seven–fold

gifts. Inspire, enlighten,

energize, and encourage

me to be a witness for the

Gospel (1 Corinthians 12: 3–

7, 12–13). If you think God is calling you to

be a priest, call Fr. Tim Birney, Director of

Priestly Vocations, at 313.237.5875 or visit

www.detroitpriest.com.

A Family Perspective

Like the disciples in today‘s Gospel,

there are times when we

shut the doors of our hearts

to people or events. It‘s

how we create emotional

distance. Permanent distancing is lethal

and prevents the peace Jesus offers you

today. - Bud Ozar

National Shrine Career

Network

Are you an unemployed or

underemployed National Shrine

parishioner? Send a note to

[email protected].

We can help.

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