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March 21, 2021 | Fifth Sunday in Lent
Jottings from Fr. Joe Horn
Dear Parish Family,
LENT AND
Preparing for Holy Week
Holy week is the most holy and sacred time of year HOLY WEEK
for Catholics. Starting next week, beginning with Palm SCHEDULE
Sunday, the faithful will walk with our Lord Jesus Christ
on the way to Calvary. The readings, Mass, and litur- 2021
gies of Holy Week will “make present” once again the
events that led to our salvation. As disciples of Jesus
we are expected to make time for God, both in per-
sonal prayer and in prayer with the community. It is Every Friday during Lent:
my hope that we all set aside Holy Week, especially Adoration – 6:00 PM
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of Holy Week, as days Stations of the Cross-7:00 PM
of increased prayer.
Palm Sunday-March 28, 2021
These three days are referred to as the Triduum—the 7:00, *9:00 and 10:45 AM, 12:30 PM,
most sacred three days of the year. The Triduum is
*4:00 PM (Spanish), and 6:00 PM Masses
like a documentary of the last days of Christ broken
into three parts. On Holy Thursday only two Mass- Holy Thursday-April 1 2021
es are allowed to be celebrated: The Chrism Mass at 8:30 AM Morning Prayer;
the cathedral where priests renew their commitment *7:00 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper
to the priesthood and the holy oils are distributed for
Good Friday-April 2, 2021
use in our sacraments. These oils are used to anoint
the sick, those who will be baptized, those who will be 8:30 AM Morning Prayer,
confirmed, and those who will be ordained. The only 12:00 PM Stations of the Cross,
other Mass celebrated on Thursday is the Mass of the *1:00 PMLiturgy of the Passion,
Lord’s Supper where we gather in the upper room with *7:00 PM Tenebrae
Christ to celebrate His last meal, or Passover, with His Holy Saturday-April 3, 2021
disciples. 8:30 AM Morning Prayer,
The second part of the Triduum is Good Friday where 11:00 AM Blessing of the Baskets,
the liturgy reminds us of the Lord’s passion and death. *8:00 PM Easter Vigil Mass
Mass is not celebrated, the cross becomes our focus
in the liturgy as we venerate the crucifix. It is a day of Easter Sunday-April 4, 2021
universal fasting and abstinence. That evening we pray 7:00, *9:00 and 10:45 AM, 12:30 and **2:30 PM
evening prayer together in a beautiful service called (Spanish) Masses, No 6:00 PM Masses
*Livestreamed
Con't on Page 7 **NOTE: Changed time
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2100 West Twelve Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073.3910
PASTORAL STAFF/ PERSONAL PASTORAL
Parish Main Number.......................................................................................... 248.541.4122
Rev. Joseph Horn, Pastor-Rector ................................................................................................ ext. 1415
Rev. Joseph Lang, Associate.......................................................................................................... ext. 1412
Rev. Mark Livingston, Associate................................................................................................... ext. 1419
Rev. John McKenzie, Associate (Español)................................................................................ ext. 1416
Dcn. Hector Anaya-Bustos (Español)....................................................................����������� .. 248.760.3855
Dcn. Dave Casnovsky
Mrs. Paula Dixon, M.A.P.M., Pastoral Associate in Christian Service.............................. ext. 1411
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Religious Education Office Coordinator, Mrs. Renee Cramer..................................248.541.5133
Director of Religious Education, Mrs. Janie Lynch........................................................248.541.5133
Youth Minister (9-12 grades), Mr. Brennan McHugh..................................................248.291.8274
Elementary and First Communion Coordinator, Mrs. Vikki Jenkins.......................248.541.5133
Coordinator of RCIA, Mrs. Ann Ferguson........................................................................248.291.8275
PARISH STAFF/PERSONAL DE LA PARROQUIA $900,000
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HR/Tuition Coordinator, Mrs. Mary Hawkins............................................................................... ext. 1413
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OFFICE HOURS/ HORAS DE OFICINA
Monday - Friday................................................................................................................ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
.................................................................................................................................................1:00 PM -4:00 PM
Saturday...................................................................................................................................9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Sunday.....................................................................................................................................9:00 AM -12:30 PM $365,000
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CHURCH HOURS/ HORAS DE IGLESIA
Monday through Friday.................................................................................................... 5:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday...................................................................................................................................7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday......................................................................................................................................6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
GIFT SHOP HOURS/ HORAS DE LA TIENDA DE REGALOS (EXT. 1423)
Monday - Friday................................................................................................................... 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MASSES/MISAS
Sunday ..........................................7:00, 9:00, 10:45 AM, 12:30, 4:00 PM (Español, Spanish) 6:00 PM
Saturday.................................................................................................................. 8:30 AM, 4:30 PM, 6:30 PM
Weekday............................................................................................................................................6:30, 8:30 AM
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MASS INFORMATION including Intentions
The National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica has begun public Masses again with safety protecols in place. Please
wear a mask when at Mass (Children under 2 years old are exempt) and practice social distancing. Further safety
protocols available online at shrinechurch.com.
See page 4 for the readings.
For those unable to attend in person, Masses will be livestreamed Saturday 4:30 PM,
Sunday 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM (Spanish). We will also continue to stream the 6:30 AM weekday Mass.
Monday, March 22 Sunday, March 28
6:30 AM Fr. Joe Horn Vigil Masses (on Saturday)
Intention + Modesto Cueco
4:30 PM Fr. Joe Lang
8:30 AM Fr. John McKenzie
Intention Intentions of Bunny Trenam Intention Intentions of Francille Burns &
Family
Tuesday, March 23
Lectors Mike Parker
6:30 AM Fr. John McKenzie Hospitality Mike Nagy, Team
Intention + Jude Michael Smith 6:30 PM Fr. John McKenzie
8:30 AM Fr. Joe Horn
Intention + Basim Sulaka
Intention Intentions of John and Jane
Lectors Lisa Pickering
Robinson
Hospitality Gerald Schaffran, Team
Wednesday, March 24 Sunday Masses
6:30 AM Fr. Joe Lang 7:00 AM Fr. Mark Livingston
Intention + Norma Kavalar Intention + Clyde Shepard
8:30 AM Fr. Joe Horn Lectors S ally Arrivee
Intention + Cesar Hamada
Hospitality Mary Ann Skaggs, Team
7:00 PM Speaker Series-Fr. John McKenzie
9:00 AM Fr. Joe Lang
Thursday, March 25 Intention + Julie Robinson
6:30 AM Fr. John McKenzie Lectors Christian Salgado
Intention + Greg Gmeiner Hospitality Tony Recchia, Team
8:30 AM Fr. Mark Livingston 10:45 AM Fr. Joe Horn
Intention + William Harcourt Intention Intentions of National Shrine
Friday, March 26 of the Little Flower Parishioners
6:30 AM Fr. Mark Livingston Lectors Ed Sulak
Intention + Mike Stack Hospitality Mikki Edwards & Team
8:30 AM Fr. Joe Lang 12:30 PM Fr. Mark Livingston
Intention Intentions of The Kerner Family Intention + Gabrielle M Evangelista
6:00 PM Adoration Lectors Becky Burek
Hospitality Hugh Brennan, Team
7:00 PM Stations of the Cross
4:00 PM Spanish Mass - Fr. John McKenzie
Saturday, March 27 Lectores Susan Bonilla
8:30 AM Fr. John McKenzie 6:00 PM Fr. Joe Horn
Intention + Fouad Anton Intention + Ron Frazier
Lectors Ava Gappy
Hospitality Patrick McQueeney & Team
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Declan Felix
son of Richard S Helhowski Jr
and Christine E Stannis
Richard Stephen III
son of Richard S Helhowski Jr
and Christine E Stannis
Scarlett Katherine
daughter of Ryan L McNew
and Austi E Whitson
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Please Pray for the
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Sick of our Parish
"Suffering is the disagreeable feeling which we experience Lourdes Antonino
when something--a situation, a circumstance, --does not MaryAnn Ashman
correspond to our inclinations, our needs, or our hopes, Bernice Bettendorf
Marte Bewick
which does not harmonize with them or gratify them, but Tom Bliznicks
on the contrary, contradicts and opposes them. Whereas all Thomas Brabant
men are subject to this misery, the Christian alone possesses Antonia San Agustin
the secret of accepting it into his life without destroying the Brillantes
Sr. Brunetta M.C.
harmony or the happiness which he can enjoy on earth."
Susan Budzinski
Francille Burns
"Every kind of suffering can then be made conformable to the highest ideals of the Howard Bryne Jr.
Christian: eternal salvation, sanctity, the glory of God, the good of souls. But this con- Virginia Casey
gruity is impossible without love; or rather, it will be possible only in proportion to our Randy Cooley
Theresa Costello
love, for it was by love alone that Jesus transformed the Cross, a terrible instrument Paula DesRochers
of torture, into a most efficacious instrument for the glory of God and the salvation Mary de Manigold
of mankind. It is the same for us: charity, the love of God and souls, will enable us to Joseph Carl Dovey
accept any kind of suffering, harmonizing it with our loftiest aspirations." Morgan Elliott
Divine Intimacy Nancy Evola
John Farsakian
Please call Joe or Marie Lama at 248.655.0309 or email us at msuzanne1981@gmail.com Paul Gellott
if you would like a Holy Hour with Jesus, truly present in the Blessed Sacrament. We are Alice Groesbeck
Christine Hargrave
presently adoring Jesus remotely from the Northwood parking lot. The monstrance is visible Paul Hermann
from the rectory window. Please consider helping with one or more of the following Holy Christine Jones
Hours: Sunday, 12:00 AM, 1:00 AM; Monday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM; Tuesday, 10:00 AM, 11:00 Frank Kasa
AM, 12:00 PM; , Friday, 1:00 AM, 2:00 AM, 4:00 AM 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM; Saturday, 10:00 PM. Gene Knitting
(Please contact Joe or Marie for any updates.) Jim Kowalski
Camilla Liggett
Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, pray for us! Beverly Ludeman
Dennis Lund
Drew Lund
Loraine Mager
Caroline Manger
Evelyn Manger
Rosemary Martens
Janice Martin
Jeffrey Mastracci
Wendy McCann
Michael McCarthy
Doug McDonald
Jill Mercure
Adoration with exposition continues from Anthony Modica
Robert Neven
the second floor of the rectory 24/7. Joseph F Offer
Benedictions have been cancelled Amparo Ortega
Confessions in the Basilica Monday - Friday: 30 minutes after the 6:30 AM Mass Loretta Reid
Saturday: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Grace Ross
Victor Saccaro
Shelly Schindler
Mansour Shaouni
Alessandro del Guidice Majid Shammami
Thomas Bliznick Johnny Sinawi
Michael Parages Uno
Rose Marie Schutte Maria Sanchez
Edsel Sloan
Christine Van Hagen
Maria Ward
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Please pray for our Military LIFE MATTERS
Sgt. Daniel J. Allen, US Army
Ltc. Eric Ansorge PhD, US Army
Patrick Paul Atallah, USMC
Christopher Babcock, USAF
Sgt. Robert J. Bain, US Army
Envin E. Billings, US Army
Corey Brady, US Navy
Capt. Matthew Cain, US Army
Pat Carroll, USAF, Shrine ‘61, MIA PUT YOUR FAITH IN ACTION – PRAY FOR THE UNBORN
SSGT Anthony Carter USAF
MA Charles Dagher, US Navy
L.Cpl. Jacob Dagher USMC Remember the 2000 movie, “Pay It Forward”. It’s about a 7th grader giv-
Crisanto R. Delos, USCG en a school assignment to do something to change the world. The boy
Capt. Matthew DesRochers, USMC decided that he would do something life-changing for three people
Specialist Raymond Dorierty
PV2-E2 Melissa Ducastel, US Army and then ask them to do something life-changing for three more peo-
Lt. Michael Ehlen, USAF ple. In the end, this movement spread across the country without him
Capt. Elena Elwart, US Army even realizing it. How many times do we look at our nation’s position
Capt. Jason D. Everts, US Army
LCpl. Sarah Fitzpatrick, USMC
on abortion, embryonic stem cell research, euthanasia, etc. and become
SSgt. Samuel Flannery USAF discouraged because it seems like there is nothing we can do to stop it.
Brian France, Navy Like, that 7th grader, we need to believe we can change the world and
LCpl. Helen Girardot, USMC that all things are possible when we put our faith in God. Let your heart
Flt. Cmdr. Troy Perry Glendye, USCG
Joseph Haddad, USMC be enkindled by the Holy Spirit to have the courage to start your own
Lt. Col. Richard Holt, USAF “Pay It Forward” movement to change the culture of death…
Capt. Kevin Joyce, US Army
Kasey Wetters RSSN, US Navy • Talk to 3 people who are pro-abortion and explain why this
Capt. Justin Kuhlmann, US Army
2nd Lt. Nicholas Robert Langan, US Army position is anything but pro-choice.
LCpl. Kyle Macey, USMC
SSgt. Brian MacKenzie, USAF • Invite 3 people to join you in taking an hour or more during
E5 SSGT Kaitlyn MacRonald USAF the 40 Days for Life campaign
Lt. Tomek Maka, CHC US Navy
Sgt. Christopher Mastantuono, US Army
Sgt. Jonathan D. Maten, US Army • Ask 3 people to write letters to their congressional represen-
GS13 Dan Marem MI BN tatives regarding defunding Planned Parenthood or any other
Maj. Christopher Mellon, USMC pending legislation that will have an impact on the dignity of
SSC. Beau G. Messer USA
Sgt. Alan Mullin, US Army
life
Spec. Keegan Murphy, US Army I know that there are many of you who would love to join us on the
Cmdr. Peter T. Murphy, US Navy
E4 Seaman Blake E. Nasrey, US Navy sidewalk, but cannot. Please continue to offer your daily prayers and
Sgt Sean P. O’Dell, USAF fasting for the end of abortion. For those of you who can, won’t you
SSGT Ryan W. Oke, USAF sacrifice one or two hours this Lent to pray outside Planned Parent-
Seaman Jason Palmer, US Navy
Ch Capt Michael P. Palmer USAR
hood? As the largest parish closest to the Ferndale Planned Parent-
Lt. Paul V. Palmer US Army hood, our participation is key to the campaign’s success. If you can
Capt. Kent B. Peaslee, USAF find a day/time that works for you, please sign-up to come as many times
Lt. Col. Loren D. Penney, US Army as possible during the campaign and invite a friend to come with you.
Sam Piontkowski, USMC
1st Capt. Johnny Pruitt, ASAF
Lucy Queen, National Guard Location/Times: Planned Parenthood
Anthony Reynolds, USAF 23338 Woodward Ave. Ferndale
Emerson J. Schroeder, US Army 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Daily and weekends;
Lt. Col. Eric J. Simpson, FA
Adrian M. Springer, US Navy February 17th – March 28th
Capt. Michael Szalma, US Army
Website: www.40daysforlife.com/ferndale
Lt. Dan Totsch - National Guard
MK2 Cody Vitale, USCG Contacts: Shrine Contact: Laura Dysarz at 248-588-1999 or
Spec. David Wittla, US Army 40daysforlife@shrinechurch.com
1st Private Wyatt Wray, USMC
Lt. Colin M. Zavislak, US Air Force Site Contact: Nancy at 248-556-6895
US Navy Jack C. Zimmerman 40DFLFerndale@gmail.com
Spc. Nathaniel C. Zyren US Army
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Jottings from Fr. Joe
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Christian Service
“Then, taking the five loaves and the two fish and
looking up to heaven, He said the blessing, broke
the loaves, and gave them to His disciples to set
before the people; He also divided the two fish
among them all. They ate and all were satisfied.”
(Mark 6:41-42)
Tenebrae. If you have never attended a Tenebrae ser-
vice, I suggest you make this year your first. It is a pow-
erfully moving prayer which reminds us that though
Christ’s body is in the tomb, He is about to be risen at
Easter.
And finally the third part of the Triduum is the Easter
Vigil liturgy where, with great celebration, we welcome
the Risen Christ. We begin with the Lucinarium, the
lighting of the Paschal candle, from which all the other
lights in the church are lit. On this night we baptize
those in the RCIA who have been preparing all year,
some are confirmed, and others are received fully into
the faith.
Consider Holy week to be the Super Bowl of weeks
and, please, make room for these special liturgies in
your busy schedules.
At the Sanctuary gates in the Basilica there will
Palm Sunday be baskets to receive donations for the poor.
Next week we will be passing out palms differently Please bring non-perishable items at Holy
than in the past. You will be handed a palm as you Thursday 7:00 PM. Mass and place them in the
enter. The blessing of palms will take place in a pro- baskets. Thank you for your generosity.
cession through the basilica before Mass. We will invite
those who are seated in the back rows of the basilica
to join the procession. If you do not want to be part of Blessings,
the procession, we ask that you not sit in those pews. Paula Dixon
Extra palms will be available after each Mass.
Stimulus Check
Senior Connection
Many of you may be receiving a stimulus check this
week. Have you thought about making all or part of If you are a Senior, 65 years and older, and are in
it a gift to the church? We are still in need of funds to need of help with spring yard clean up or other
replace the flat roofs on the basilica. Please consider assistance, please let us know by email: pdixon@
sharing your windfall by making a generous contribu- shrinechurch.com or call 248-541-4122 x 1411.
tion to “Raze the Roof” here at the National Shrine of We have students who are eager to help and are
the Little Flower. in need of Christian Service hours.
God bless you,
Fr. Joe Horn
Pastor/Rector
National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica
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Evangelization
& Faith Formation
One summer during my college
years I found myself in Istanbul,
Turkey, talking to college
students about faith. Each day I
took a ferry across the Bosphorus,
had the best conversations, and
drank chai. The Turkish people
were amazingly kind, and the
college students were fascinated
to meet a Christian for the first
time in their entire lives!
Istanbul is a bustling city, and I often found myself
bumping into people. A friend taught me how to • Follow Your Questions. We all have questions
apologize– yet people seemed confused when I spoke. about our Catholic faith. Are you curious about
After asking a Turkish friend, I learned that I was
the Resurrection? Do you wonder how the
saying “please forgive my grave error.” Just the right
Trinity could be three Persons in one God? God
note if you ran over a neighbor’s child with your car,
puts questions on our heart to lead us on an
but perhaps a little too
serious for bumping into Imagine how much adventure. As someone who nearly left the
someone on the sidewalk! we could discover Catholic Church in search of answers– I can tell
My mistake led me to a if we pursued our you with confidence that there are answers for
deeper dive on the Turkish curiosity about the all of your questions in our Catholic faith. So
language, which led to get on your quest! If you need help on your
things of God. journey– email the Faith Formation Solutions
more discoveries.
When we pursue our curiosity about the things of this Team at questions@shrinechurch.com. We can
world, we discover so many new things. Imagine how share some places to look, or maybe answer
much we could discover if we pursued our curiosity your question in an upcoming Herald.
about the things of God! • Formed.org. You have access to a Catholic
In this column I’ve been exploring the habits of spiritually "Netflix" through Shrine! This incredible
healthy disciples. Lately we’ve been talking about the resource has talks, movies, video series, faith
importance of studying our faith. Healthy disciples studies, even programs for children. Setup
make time to study their faith! Let’s get started. your free account by clicking “Sign-Up” and
selecting Shrine from the list of participating
parishes. Use the search bar to find just what
Send me (Beth Spizarny) an email you’re looking for!
(bspizarny@shrinechurch.com) or give • Open That Book. That Catholic book that’s
me a ring (248-556-9898) and let me been sitting on your bookshelf and you always
know your thoughts. As Director of meant to read? Pick it up! See what God has
Evangelization and Faith Formation,
to say. Perhaps like parishioner Karen Pettke
I am responsible for overseeing the
formation of children, youth, and adults, you’ve picked up a Lenten Little Black Book.
as well as implementing Unleash the She says, “I truly love each night reading and
Gospel with parishioners, and reaching out to inactive meditating on the reflections!” Time to pick
Catholics, and the unchurched yours back up?
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Well Done Team Voldemort: Office Olympic Champs
We competed in a variety of
games from season 2 of The
Office, including eating Jell-O to
free office supplies, and running
with reams of paper on our feet.
In the end, only one team took
home the gold colored yogurt lid,
and that was Team Voldemort (I
said his name, whoops).
Join us at our Upcoming Events!
We will plan to be in the Youth Room until further notice moving forward. It’s a tricky space to find, but is on the
Northwood Blvd side of the Church, near the base of the Tower, just past the handicap ramp at the entrance to
the Basilica. There’s an outdoor staircase!
• Rise, this Sunday 3/14 from 7:15-8:45pm. “How to Find Yourself in Scripture” will be our last topic to close
our scripture series!
• Crossroads Middle School Adoration and Pizza Night, Friday, 3/26 from 7-8:30pm. There’s going to be
pizza and Jesus. Need we say more?
Contact Brennan McHugh at
bmchugh@shrinechurch.comfor more
details about Youth Ministry. Follow us
on Instagram @Shrine_Ym for the latest
and greatest up-to-date info
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The Fourth Sunday of Lent
The Second Scrutiny
On Sunday, March 14th we celebrated the Second
Scrutiny with our “elect” Tara Paladino and Alyssa
Kruszewski who will be baptized at the Easter Vigil-
please join us!
The Scrutinies are meant to uncover, and then heal all
that is weak, defective, or sinful in the hearts of the
elect; to bring out, then strengthen all that is upright,
strong, and good. The Scrutinies are celebrated in order
to deliver the elect from the power of sin and Satan,
to protect them against temptation, and to give them
strength in Christ, who is the way, the truth, and the life.
These Rites, therefore, should complete the conversion
of the elect and deepen their resolve to hold fast to
Christ and to carry out their decision to love God above
all. Please continue to pray for our elect as the continue
their preparation for their new life in Christ, thank you!
We welcome Alyssa Kruszewski
I’ve always been someone who believes by seeing and I’ve always heard
‘God will show you the signs when you’re ready’. This was something I
always struggled with because in my heart, I knew there was something
bigger out there but I couldn’t grasp the concept because I couldn’t
see it. I always looked for signs where I could and since my fiancé and
I started attending Shrine a few years back, I couldn’t help but notice
them.
For instance, when my fiancé asked me to marry him, we were making
our way to Pyramid Point, part of Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, and it was
raining the whole ride there. As we started to hike, it was continuing
to sprinkle, as soon as we got to the outlook, where he asked me to
marry him, the rain stopped and the sun started shining. Shortly after
this, I made the decision that I wanted to be baptized and really start
my journey.
The defining moment that solidified that this was what God wanted was when I choose my Godmother to
accompany me on my journey. I told her the saint’s name I had chosen to take, Cecilia, and she told me that
was her godmother’s name. Later that day, we went to dinner to celebrate our day spent with God and a
picture of Mother Theresa was on the wall in the corner. My godmother turned to me and said “We were
meant to be here today.” I think that was God’s way of telling me I made the perfect choice.”
Wondering about the Catholic Faith? We would be so honored to walk with you on your journey in exploring
the Catholic faith and becoming Catholic. You are welcomed at any time. Now may be the perfect time for you!
Please feel free to contact Ann Ferguson @ 248-291-8275 or aferguson@shrinechurch.com
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Holy Thursday, the night of the Last Supper, holds Located near the Blessed Sacrament Sacristy is the
special meaning for all priests as it is considered to be Minister of Holy Communion Early Sign up Sheets for
the inception of the priesthood in the Catholic Church. the Easter Weekend Services.
The Shrine Vocations Committee invites you to show Please select and sign up for a location and a Service of
your appreciation for the priests in our parish for all your choice to service.
they do in supporting our faith community by sending
them a kind note, a card, or a letter of thanks to arrive Also, whether or not you have signed up early, please
on Holy Thursday. Please, no gifts. As we all know, check in with the Coordinator at the service you attend
the demands on the clergy are always increasing and to either let the Coordinator you are present or to
their numbers are decreasing. We encourage you to volunteer to serve at that
affirm their hard work and dedication with a simple We always have many visitors during this season;
thank you. We wish you a blessed and joyous Easter, therefore we will need more Ministers at each Service
and we ask you to continue to pray for religious than normal.
vocations. Please let our priests know you care. National Shrine
So, please come forward to serve.
Shrine Vocations Committee
of the Little Flower Basilica
National Shrine
ofWednesday Evening
the Little Flower Basilica
Lenten Series
Wednesday Evening
Lord,Lenten
Teach Series
Us to Pray
Lord, 7:00
Teach Us to Pray
PM - 8:00 PM
In The Basilica
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
In The Basilica
March 24
This talk will
March 24 be broadcast via livestream.
Being One With God With “Ascend”
Fr. John McKenzie
MarchAssociate
24 Pastor
National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica
Being One With God With “Ascend”
TheJohn
Fr. goal of prayer is Associate
McKenzie unity with Jesus.
PastorFr. John McKenzie will teach
us how toShrine
National unite ourselves withFlower
of the Little Jesus in the Eucharist. We will then
Basilica
experience letting God love us through His Presence in the Eucharist as we participate in
“Ascend”. The goal of prayer is unity with Jesus. Fr. John McKenzie will teach
us how to unite ourselves with Jesus in the Eucharist. We will then
experience letting God love us through His Presence in the Eucharist as we participate in
www.shrinechurch.com March 21, 2021 11
“Ascend”.
These talks will be broadcast via livestream.Divine Mercy Celebration
Divine Mercy Sunday is celebrated on the
Sunday after Easter. Divine Mercy has a simple
message: that God loves us all and that His
Mercy is greater than our sins. Jesus desires
us to trust in His Mercy so that His Mercy can
flow through us. This year Shrine will celebrate
the feast with a variety of events for people of
all ages. Mark your calendars and join us as we
reflect on Jesus’ gift of Divine Mercy and how it
changes hearts and transforms lives.
Good Friday-Saturday, April 10: Pray the Divine
Mercy Novena each day.
Friday, April 9:
6:00 PM Bring your lawn chairs and join us for
dinner in the parking lot. Details to follow.
7:30-9:00 PM
What is Divine Mercy and how is it a message
for us today? Hear the story of Divine Mercy
through the lives of St. Faustina Kowalska, St.
Maximillian Kolbe, and St. John Paul II in the
movie entitled Ocean of Mercy. Appropriate
for teens and older. The movie will play in the
Basilica.
Saturday, April 10:
8:30 AM Mass with Fr. Mark Livingston.
9:15-10:15 AM Fr. Alex Kratz, OFM will speak on Divine Mercy.
12:00-2:00 PM Extend mercy to others through Corporal Works of Mercy
activities in the community. Watch the Herald for more details.
2:00-3:00 PM Gather with your family in Heritage Green to make a Divine
Mercy triptych and statue for your home.
3:00 PM Pray the Divine Mercy chaplet as a family in the Basilica. Confessions
will be heard at their normal times.
Sunday April 11:
3:00 PM Gather as we pray a living Chaplet of Divine Mercy in the Basilica.
12 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower BasilicaPrayer for Spiritual Communion Saint Michael, the Archangel,
My Jesus, I believe that
defend us in battle; be our
you are present in
the Most Holy Sacrament. defense against the
I love you above all things and wickedness and snares of the
I desire to receive you devil. May God rebuke him, we
in my soul. humbly pray;
Since I cannot at this moment receive
you sacramentally,
and do thou, O Prince of the
Come at least spiritually heavenly host, by the power of
into my heart. God, thrust into
I embrace you as if you hell Satan and the other evil
were already there spirits who prowl about the
And unite myself wholly to you.
Never permit me world seeking the
to be separated from you. Amen. ruin of souls. Amen
www.shrinechurch.com March 21, 2021 13Special Lenten Music
Concert & Holy Mass
There will be a special
hour long 6 PM Lenten
Music Concert, featuring
Pergolesi's Stabat Mater,
on Monday, March 22 at
Historic St. Joseph Shrine,
1828 Jay St., located across
from Eastern Market in
Detroit.
The featured vocalists
are Brittany Woodcock,
soprano and Stephanie
Weil, alto. They will be
accompanied by the
St. Joseph Chamber
Ensemble.
A Solemn High Mass, in
honor of St. Benedict, will
immediately follow at 7
PM. For more information,
please visit www.institute-
christ-king.org/detroit/ or
call (313)784-9152.
Got questions about the Catholic faith?
Wonder why Catholics do what we do?
The new Shrine Faith Formation Solutions
Team would love to answer your questions.
If we don’t know the answer, we’ll find
someone who does! You might even see your
question (anonymously cited) in the Herald
one day.
Send your questions to:
questions@shrinechuch.com
14 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower BasilicaReligious Formation
Elementary Religious Formation
and Sacramental Preparation
Next Religious Formation Session
Our next Zoom session is
Sunday, March 21.
We look forward to “seeing” you then!
Our remaining sessions are
April 11, April 25,
May 2, and May 16.
www.shrinechurch.com March 21, 2021 15Saint of the Week
St. Oscar Romero
Feast Day March 24
1942-1980
St. Oscar was an archbishop in El Salvador during a
time of political and social unrest.
He was not swayed by politics or people, and was a
vocal critic of the government and rebels. His
outspoken support of the poor brought threats to his
life.
He was martyred while saying Mass at a hospital.
We pray to him for the courage to live our faith
faithfully.
Our church is now accepting online donations
through GiveCentral, our new safe, secure, and
paperless way to make your contributions.
GiveCentral was designed specifically for Cath-
olic organizations and hundreds of parishes
have found success. The site allows you to make
one-time or recurring payments on a schedule
that works best for you, using any credit or debit
card, or electronic (ACH) bank withdrawal.
We believe that having flexible giving options
will make it easier for you to support our church.
Please visit GiveCentral and take a few minutes
to set up your contributions. Your generosity and
support are greatly appreciated!
HERE’S HOW TO SIGN UP FOR GIVECENTRAL:
Visit shrinechurch.com and click on Support The Basilica button.
16 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower BasilicaStories
“Knotes” from the Knights
Shrine Knights of Columbus Council 12408
Better “HOP” to It, Easter will be
“I Gave Jesus My Rebel Heart” “HARE” before you know it!
Shrine K of C Council 12408 invites you to order your
This weekend after all the Masses, we shared Amanda Easter Meats. Dearborn Spiral Sliced Hams, Kielbasa,
Sharrak’s Story of Hope. Here is a written summary of Spiral sliced Turkey Breast and Bacon Now!
Amanda’s story. It’s “quick as a bunny” easy! Order Online:
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Soon after Amanda made her sacraments, she decided the
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Church had too many rules, and she didn’t like rules. She Ham Sale under "what's New" and click on
stopped going to church and she had no interest in God. Order Here in the message!
Knights will also be taking orders in person after
She replaced God with “stuff.” She worked in her father’s
select Masses in the coming weeks, please watch for
business and had every “thing” she could imagine. Despite of
the announcements.
all her possessions, Amanda felt a great sense of
dissatisfaction. Last order date is March 21, 2021
Delivery date is Saturday March 27, 2021
One day Amanda was with her friend Ashley, who she called a at the Shrine Conference Center
“Jesus Freak.” Amanda could see how happy Ashley was and
she told her, “I wish I had hope in Jesus. I just don’t believe.” Proceeds from this sale support
Ashley offered to pray with Amanda. Soon after, Amanda felt various K of C charities Including:
a deep desire to go Confession- and Ashley went along with Sacred Heart Seminarians,
her. Educational scholarships at Shrine Catholic Schools
Right to Life Michigan
Amanda’s life was changing, in Reconciliation she was healed; Mother & Unborn Baby care
she returned to Mass, she could not stay away from
Adoration, she lived for the Eucharist. She finally knew pure For answers to questions, please contact either
happiness through her relationship with Jesus. bill.kostrzewa28@gmail.com, or
Amanda’s challenge for you: give Jesus your heart, don’t settle
baferguson4@aol.com
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www.shrinechurch.com March 21, 2021 17Calling all Women! Join us for:
Embracing Edith Stein: Wisdom for Women
from St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
Begins Friday, April 9
9:30-11:30 AM Location: TBD
St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) was a philosopher, spiritual writer,
feminist, Carmelite, and inspiration for Pope John Paul II’s writings on the feminine
genius and Theology of the Body. Her writings on women’s spirituality are an inspiration
for all women as we seek to discover our authentic identity as women created in the
image and likeness of God.
We will be reading and reflecting on Stein’s writings from the book entitled: Embracing
Edith Stein: Wisdom for Women from St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross by Anne Costa. The book can be ordered
through Amazon. Cost for the book is $14.99 plus tax and shipping. Sessions will be facilitated by Judy Maten.
If you would like Judy to order the book for you, or if you have questions, please contact her at judym@
viamariaconsulting.com.
Location for the sessions will depend on COVID restrictions and weather. Early sessions may be via Zoom. RSVP
to Judy if you plan on attending.
How is God calling You?
Join us for Discovering Your Gifts
Charism Workshop
Thursdays, April 15, 22, 29, May 6 and May 13
Live in the Basilica April 15 & May 13; 7:00-8:30 PM
Virtual sessions 4/22, 29 & May 6; 9:30-11 AM or 7:00-8:30 PM
Have you ever wondered:
• How can I live a fulfilled and joy-filled life?
• Am I living to my fullest potential?
• What should I be doing at this stage of life?
• What is God’s plan for me and how do I know I am on the right path?
We invite you to attend and discover the answer to these questions and more!
We will uncover how God has uniquely gifted you to live out your baptismal call, find happiness, lead a fulfilling
life, and go deeper in your relationship with Jesus. During the sessions, you will learn how both your spiritual
gifts (charisms) and natural talents are discerned, activated and exercised through ministry, career, volunteer
opportunities, and relationships with others. We will learn how to pray deeply so as to be able discern wisely.
Presenters for the sessions will be Judy Maten and Mary Garlow.
The workshop will begin on Thursday, April 15, in the Basilica from 7:00-8:30 PM. Sessions 2-4 will be held vir-
tually on Thursdays, April 22, 29, and May 6. We will gather back in the Basilica for session 5 on May 13, from
7:00-8:30 PM. Virtual sessions will meet from 9:30-11:00 AM or 7:00-8:30 PM—participants can select which
time slot best fits their needs.
Workbooks and handouts will be distributed on April 22, so please plan on arriving at least 10 minutes early to
pick up your materials. Bring a pen or pencil as well.
To register, go to https://viamariaconsulting.com/event-registration.
There will be a free-will offering collected at the first and fifth sessions in the Basilica to help cover costs.
If you have any questions, please contact Judy Maten at judym@viamariaconsulting.com.
18 Shrine Herald National Shrine of the Little Flower BasilicaNational Shrine
of the Little Flower Parish
Offertory as of
February 28, 2021
Envelope & E-Contributions
Total $ 67,870
Shrine High School Budgeted $ 30,000
Thursday, April 15 1:00 PM - 07:00 PM $ 37,870
Over/Under Budget
3500 W 13 Miles Rd Year to Date (July 2020
Royal Oak, MI 48073 -February 2021) $ 1,172,426
No. of Envelopes Mailed to
https://donate.michigan.versiti.org/donor/ Parishioners $ 3,899
No. of E-contributions/
schedules/drive_schedule/137234 Evelopes Received $ 472
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