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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Feast of St. Anthony of Padua

Jun 10, 2025

For Franciscans, what is a Memorial for most Catholics is a liturgical Feast for Franciscans when St. Anthony’s day occurs on June 13 (this Friday).  We will celebrate his feastday with due solemnity and bless bread made that day at Cantoro’s Italian Market into “St....

First Wednesday, First Friday, First Saturday

Jun 3, 2025

We honor St. Joseph on First Wednesdays which falls tomorrow, June 4.  I will discuss at Mass how, from the Litany of St. Joseph, the two titles and functions of St. Joseph as the “Noble Offspring of David” and “Protector of Holy Church” can help us live what St. Paul...

May Crowning

May 30, 2025

If you are praying the Holy Spirit/Pentecost Novena—it should begin today. FREE “5 First Saturday Devotions” booklets explaining the First Saturday Devotion of Reparation are available upon request.  With limited supplies, it is first come, first serve. Our May...