Announcements

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The Assumption

Tomorrow (8/14/26) is the liturgical commemoration of St. Maximilian Mary Kolbe.  We will display our large image from Poland to honor him.  He reminds us to be completely guided by the Immaculata in fully and perfectly doing the will of the Father for the Kingdom of...
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Saturday Stuff & Marian Catechesis Class

First Friday is this Friday, August 7, as we honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus whose Heart burns with love for us. This Saturday, August 8 is the Feast of St. Dominic to whom the Queen of Heaven gave the Holy Rosary. HOW MUCH WE NEED THE ROSARY today!  This Saturday is...
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First Wednesday & More

The Shrine is OPEN tomorrow, First Wednesday (August 5).  Although we will honor St. Joseph for First Wednesday, I will talk about Blessed Frederic Janssoone (a Memorial in Canada), a fellow friar from the Holy Land who built up the Shrine of our Lady of the Cape in...
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First Friday & First Saturday

Feb 5, 2026

Tomorrow, February 6, is First Friday and this Saturday, February 7, is First Saturday.  We must increase our devotion to the Two Hearts.  Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and to the Immaculate Heart of Mary are most powerful in setting the whole world back on...

Blessing of Throats

Feb 2, 2026

This Wednesday, First Wednesday, February 4, we will hold the individual blessing of throats at the end of the Noon Mass at St. Joseph Chapel & the Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (400 South Blvd. West, Pontiac, MI 48341). St. Joseph devotions, which...

The Visit of Bishop Montforton

Jan 30, 2026

Tomorrow, Saturday, January 31, Bishop Jeffrey Montforton will come to St. Joseph Chapel & the Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (400 South Blvd. West, Pontiac, MI 48341) to celebrate the Noon Mass and join us for a lunch reception.  EVERYONE IS WELCOME to...