Announcements

Please follow this page for updates, schedule changes and information from Fr. Alex. 

CLOSED & Pilgrimage Orientation Meeting

The Shrine will close AFTER tomorrow for a summer break: i.e., from July 12-31.  So “Keep Cool with Christ” as our outdoor signs says! I can still accept Mass Intentions while we are closed.  (I offer Mass every day—often a private one.)  Mass Intentions can be given...
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Pilgrimage Orientation Meeting

This year, I will be leading a Catholic Pilgrimage to the Holy Land on October 12-22. The Orientation Meeting is this Saturday, July 11, 2:00-4:00 pm at St. Joseph Chapel (400 South Blvd. W., Pontiac, MI 48341) in the Lower Level. Enter through the front iron doors of...
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Independence Day

Dear Friends, We now have a flier (IT IS ATTACHED and is emailable or hard copy) for our October 12-22 Holy Land Pilgrimage that you may request in anticipation of the July 11 (Saturday) 2:00 pm mandatory Pilgrimage Orientation Meeting at St. Joseph Chapel (400 South...
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Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Nov 20, 2025

Tomorrow, November 21, is the liturgical Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (in the Temple). It’s a most interesting celebration about Mary living in the Jerusalem Temple for 10 years. Some seminarians will join us to honor our Blessed Mother. We...

First Wednesday & First Friday

Nov 4, 2025

Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5, is First Wednesday when we especially honor St. Joseph with devotions to him after Mass.  For the homily, I will share the powerful insights of St. Alphonsus Liguori on St. Joseph. This Friday, November 7, is First Friday when we honor...

Spiritual Warfare Talk

Oct 27, 2025

This Wednesday evening, October 29, I will be giving a talk to the young adults of Our Lady of the Lakes Parish on spiritual warfare, especially in light of the proximity of Halloween.  They have kindly opened this initially private event to anyone who would like to...