We’ve listened to your request. Back by popular demand is the Bull/Oyster roast
sponsored by the Shrine of the Little Flower Alumni Association.

            This year’s event will be held again at Martin’s East on Sunday, Oct.7. For your
added enjoyment, we have added an hour (Noon to 5 p.m.) for this year’s gala and
upgraded the menu to include oyster stew and fried oysters. The "open bar" will remain.

            For you Ravens fans, please be advised that Baltimore will be on the west coast
facing the San Francisco 49ers. No conflict here.

            Martin’s East has increased its charge to us by $5 per person. With that in mind,
the committee voted to increase ticket prices to $40 per person.

            Also, if you feel lucky, fill out the enclosed 50/50 raffle tickets ($2 each or three
for $5) and return them no later than September 30. The drawing will be held at the
Bull/Oyster Roast.

            Last year’s event was a sellout and we expect it will be again this year. We
suggest you purchase your tickets ASAP so you won’t miss out. We’ve been told that the
Classes of 1947 and 1952 will use the roast as their Reunion. Other classes are invited to
do the same.


Thank you, thank you, thank you

            The words "thank you" were flying in all directions in the weeks following the
Little Flowers Alumni Association’s first-ever Bull/Oyster Roast last October.

            First, it was Bob Campbell, the alumni chairman, thanking all those who attended
the event; purchased raffle tickets; or made generous contributions. Secondly, it was the
many members who took time to call or send e-mails expressing their delight about the
success of the event. Finally, it was Rev. Mike Orchik displaying humble gratitude while
accepting a check in the amount of $7,500.

            The amount was reached by a combination of all the profits ($4,501.87) from the
event along with special donations ($1,610.00), money raised from providing school
records ($470.00) and some of the money ($918.13) already in our treasury from
membership dues. Our balance currently stands at $5,133.00.    

            Once again, several alumni members stepped forward to make additional
financial contributions. Charles Zeiler, Tom Neubauer, George & Janice Eckhardt Kane
and Ellen Rehak were extremely generous to our cause.

            Joann DiBattistaAdkins (Class of 1971) and Charles Zeiler (Class of 1964) have
been added to the Alumni Committee bringing the total membership to ten. The
committee will once again be chaired by Bob Campbell (Class of 1953). Betty
Piotrkowski (Class of 1949) was reappointed as treasurer, while Susan Hitzelberger
Scheerer (Class of 1963) will remain in charge of membership.

            This is a reminder that dues for 2007 are currently being accepted. The $10 fee is
used mainly to cover mailing cost of the Shrine News and to be used for deposits for scheduled events.

            We currently have 294 members. If you forgot to "re-up" don’t delay. We’d like
to surpass the 500 mark this year. A list of current members is enclosed. If you feel your
name has been omitted, please contact Bob Campbell at 410-933-3666. Annual
membership begins Jan.1 and runs through Dec. 31. Make your check payable to Little
Flower Alumni and send it along with the attached form.

            After several conversations with Father Mike about future goals for money
raised by the Little Flower Alumni, it has been decided to target the ten (10) doors of the
church. Fifty-five years of all type of weather have taken a toll on these once beautiful
doors.

            To meet the cost, we are launching a Pledge Program, which will consist of the
following categories:

            St. Theresa - $500 or more.
            Monsignor Larkin - $250 to $499.
            Sisters of St. Francis - $100 to $249.
            Father Orchik – Under $100.

            Those pledging $500 or more will have their name placed on a plaque which will
be placed on a wall in the vestibule of the church. All other donors will be listed in a
souvenir booklet, which will be distributed to all alumni members.
 

            The Shrine of the Little Flower class of 1950 has scheduled a reunion for
Sunday, September 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Christopher Daniel’s Restaurant at 106
West Padonia Road in Timonium.

            The restaurant offers an outstanding buffet which features all kinds of cooked-
to-order breakfast foods, carved beef, carved pork tenderloin, raw bar, antipasto, salads,
fresh fruit, assorted bagels, breads, muffins, Danish, cereals, sodas, teas and coffee. Everything is included for the price of $30 per person.

            Classmates planning to attend should send a check to Marty Horak at 57
Windemere Parkway, Phoenix, MD 21131.

            Classmates having any questions concerning this event should contact anyone on
the committee. They are as follows: Marty Horak at 410-592-2885, Warren Bayne at
410-771-8281, June Danaher at 410836-7618, Iris Turner at 410-945-9165, Bob Geissler
at 410-987-1571 and Carolyn Fick Stetka at 410-665-2291.
 

            Are you a baseball fan? Are you married to a baseball fan? Do you know a
baseball fan? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, we have info for you.

            Frank Lynch (Class of 1953) has written a book about the Baltimore Orioles
covering the last ten years (1944 to1953) the team played in the International League. It
contains interviews with former Orioles Al Cihocki and Eddie Robinson and the late
Chuck Thompson, who was the team’s play-by-play announcer from five seasons.  

            The book will soon be a permanent feature on the shelves of all Harford County
Public Libraries.

            The Shrine of the Little Flower asks all alumni and parishioners to kindly
remember the parish when writing their wills and doing their estate planning. The legal
title is Shrine of the Little Flower Roman Catholic Congregation, Incorporated.

            A generous donation will help the parish provide for its future while continuing
to serve the community both spiritually and physically. The church thanks those who
have already included it in their wills.
 

            After 80 years of serving the community of Belair Road, Seidel’s Bowling
Lanes closed its doors to the public on May 21. The decision was made due to a severe
drop in attendance and a series of armed robberies.

            Business peaked in the post-World War II years when the duckpin house played
host to numerous leagues including many made up of parents of children who attended
the Shrine of the Little Flower.

            Its closing leaves only one duckpin house in Baltimore city. Patterson Lanes,
near the intersection of Eastern Ave. and Chester Street on the border between Fells Point
and Canton, still draws ample numbers of people to keep it operating at a profit.

            Seidel’s once catered to all ages including several youth leagues as well as
several women’s leagues. It was a meeting place for neighborhood youngsters for many
years.

            It was the place of strikes, spares and first dates. It will be missed by Little
Flower alumni as much Vilma Lanes, Vilma Theatre, Mayfield Music, White Tower,
Blue Bowl Bakery and the Arundel Ice Cream Store.

             Take a few moments to recall those happy days of your youth.

* Please list the names and Class Years of all alumni attending with you.

The following is a letter to all Little Flower Alumni class contact persons from Chairman
Bob Campbell:

        Fellow Little Flower Supporters,

        Thanks to all who participated in the 80^th Parish anniversary celebration by
attending Mass, the Bull/Oyster Roast or by contributing financially. The day was a huge
success and enabled us to make a substantial contribution to Father Mike Orchik. A full detailed financial report will be published in the next Shrine Newsletter.

        I would like to welcome Jackie Mahoney Watts (Class of 1947) and Joann
DiBattista Adkins (Class of 1971) to our growing list of Class Contact Persons. We now
have representatives from the following classes: 1947, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953,
1954, 1955, 1963, 1964, 1971, 1976, 1977, 1981 and 2004. If any of you know people
from other classes who would be interested in being a Contact Person, let me know at
hsinn2@comcast.net or have them call me at 410-933-3666.

        Several people have suggested that we make the Bull/Oyster roast an annual event.
Others have suggested a Casino Night. In order to make an equitable decision, we need
feedback. Please initiate some phone calls to your classmates. Any other suggestions as
to how to generate income for the parish will be welcomed.

        We have put a tentative reserve for the first Sunday in October 2007 for the same
room at Martin’s East that we had this year, In order to assure the date of October 7, we
must sign a contract and make a non-refundable deposit of $1,200. within the next two
weeks. You can readily see how important the membership input is to secure the date.

        Another area in which you can be of tremendous assistance is by encouraging your
classmates to join our growing organization. Annual dues, which runs from September
through August is only $10.00. Dues are the BACKBONE of our expense money to
cover all mailing and required deposits for events. If any of you need a class list, let me
know.

        Thanks for your continued support of Little Flower, one of the greatest parishes in
the history of the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

        Sincerely,
        Bob Campbell, Class of 1953
        Alumni Chairman

Nearly 425 individuals took advantage of our initial offer to join the newly formed Little
Flower Alumni Association. Several even saw fit to send more than the $10 dues
requested.

The organization’s goal is to assist Father Mike Orchik’s effort to keep The Shrine of the
Little Flower a viable part of the Belair/Edison community. To that end we again invite
all graduates as well as former and current parishioners who haven’t done so already to
fill out the enclosed application and return it along with the $10 annual fee.

Only those who have paid dues will remain on our membership rolls and receive future
newsletters. Please use enclosed application form to join.

Tickets are now on sale at $35 per person for the Bull/Oyster Roast marking the 80^th
anniversary of the founding of the Shrine of the Little Flower parish. The event will be
held on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006 at Martin’s East on Pulaski Highway from 1 to 5 p.m. with
music provided by Railway Express.

Father Mike has graciously moved Little Flower Sunday from Oct. 1 to coincide with our
social event. All alumni are invited to attend 11 o’clock Mass prior to going to the
Bull/Oyster Roast.

The 75^th anniversary was a sellout. Don’t delay. Buy your tickets NOW. Table for 10 can
be reserved upon your request.

Checks for the Bull/Oyster Roast should be made payable to the Little Flower Alumni
and mailed to Shrine of the Little Flower, 2854 Brendan Ave., Baltimore, MD 21213
along with the enclosed form. Call Susan @ 410-488-7169 for more information.

Special thanks are extended to Charles Zeiler, Class of 1964, for his generous gift to
help offset the cost of this mailing.

Our goal is 3 or 4 mailings per year. Any additional contribution would be greatly
appreciated. However, if a member would rather receive the newsletter via email, please
contact Susan Hitzelberger Scheerer at littlefloweralum@comcast.net.

The following alumni have offered to be the Class Contact Person for their graduating
year:

        Betty Piotrkowski, Class of 1949
        410-325-1107

        Denny Meadowcroft, Class of 1951
        410-879-9580          dmeadowcroft@verizon.net

        Bob Campbell, Class of 1953
        410-933-3666          hsinn2@comcast.net

        Jim Durkin, Class of 1954
        410-248-9156          durkin23@concentric.net

        Tim Pugh, Class of 1955
        410-628-8086          timpugh@yahoo.com

        Susan Hitzelberger Scheerer, Class of 1963
        410-488-7169          littlefloweralum@comcast.net

        Charles Zeiler, Class of 1964
        410-323-9747          cfzeiler@worldnet.att.net

        Mary Preston, Class of 1965
        508-839-9080          mpreston@harvard.edu

        Juanita Ignacio, Class of 1976
        443-318-471            slfclass76@yahoo.com

        Dave Gabor, Class of 1981
        410-879-2322

If you have any questions or comments regarding upcoming events direct them to your
contact person. And, if you are interested in becoming a contact person for your class
please get in touch with Bob Campbell.

NANCY MARX
414 John Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21221
410-391-0108
LITTLEDOGTOO@COMCAST.NET

SUSAN HITZELBERGER SCHEERER
4424 Raspe Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206-1925
410-488-7169
littlefloweralum@comcast.net
CLASS OF 1963

CLASS OF___________

6. Name three priest who were at the Shrine of the Little Flower?________
____________________________________________________________________
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10. Name the four streets Little Flower is located on.__________________
_____________________________________________________________
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Evelyn A. Tennyson, a member of the Class of 1933, is currently the oldest living
member of the Alumni Association.

If you class is planning a reunion, we can help you reach classmates through our
database. Contact Susan Hitzelberger Scheerer.

Dennis Meadowcroft, an officer in the Alumni Association, and George Maex host a
group of former Belair Road buddies at a Noon luncheon the third Wednesday of each
even month. The group meets at the Perry Hall American Legion off Silver Spring Road.
The remaining meetings for 2006 are scheduled for April 19, June 21, August 16,
October 18 and December 20.

If you are interested in acquiring a copy of your school record please indicate on the
enclosed form along with a check in the amount of $10. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for
delivery.

If you have never attended the 11 a.m. Mass on Sundays at Little Flower, you have
missed a most beautiful religious experience -- the adult choir. Nearly all members,
including director Michael Britt, live in other parishes but return twice weekly to
rehearse.

Mother Mary Lange School which opened last September replacing St. Dominic’s, St.
Anthony’s and the Shrine of the Little Flower currently has an enrollment of 292
students. Don’t forget the parishes that closed their schools must contribute $15,000
annually to maintain the new school.

This mailing of the newsletter is being sent to all registered members of the parish to
keep them apprised of our plans. If you know anyone who wants to be added to the
mailing list please contact Susan Hitzelberger Scheerer or Bob Campbell.

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Inaugural Issue

Welcome to the inaugural issue of Shrine News, the first of what we hope will be many
quarterly newsletters to be published for alumni and friends of the Shrine of the Little
Flower parish.

From the first graduating class in 1933 to the final one this past June, almost 10,000
students passed through the hallowed halls on Brendan Avenue. And, although the school
has been closed by the Archdiocese, the church remains a viable entity in the Belair-
Edison community.

To that end, the Shrine News is one way to stay in touch. You'll read about what's
happening with your classmates, learn about upcoming Reunions and other events and
discover all the positive stories about the parish.

Little Flower Sunday

All graduates of the Shrine of the Little Flower and their families are invited to attend the
11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, October 2 to honor the patron Saint of the parish.  Father Mike
Orchik, Little Flower pastor, will celebrate the Mass which annually draws many former
Students. Following the Mass an informal gathering will be held at the Red Brick Station
restaurant at the Avenue in White Marsh.

80th Anniversary

Next year will mark the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Shrine of the Little
Flower parish. Plans are currently being formulated to celebrate the occasion with a
Bull/Oyster Roast next fall. It will be held on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006 at Martin's East on
Pulaski Highway from 1 to 5 PM. The price and menu have yet to be determined.

Alumni Association

In order to keep in touch with the many Little Flower graduates living throughout
Maryland and in other states, a group of graduates from various classes has formed an
alumni association with an office located in the parish rectory. If you are interested in
joining the organization, which is open to all graduates, parishioners and former
parishioners, we ask that you complete the enclosed application and return it along with a
$10 donation to help defray the production and mailing costs of our quarterly newsletter.
Checks should be made payable to the Little Flower Alumni and mailed to: Shrine of the
Little Flower, 2800 Brendan Ave., Baltimore, MD 21213.

                                             Alumni Association Application

( ) Yes, I do want to be a member
( ) No, I do not want to be a member.

NAME __________________________________________________________

MAIDEN NAME ___________________________________________________

ADDRESS _______________________________________________________

CITY ____________________________STATE ______ZIP CODE ___________

TELEPHONE _____________EMAIL __________________________________

CLASS OF ________