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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SNOW CLOSURE

Feb 14, 2025

February 14, 2025 Dear Friends, Due to the forecast, St. Joseph Chapel and the whole Shrine will be CLOSED TOMORROW, Saturday, February 15. Our Evening of Reparation will be held this Monday, February 17 with a 7 PM Holy Hour and Mass to follow. Your prayers can draw...

First Wednesday & Friday

Feb 4, 2025

February 4, 2025 Dear Friends, First Wednesday is tomorrow and First Friday is this week (February 7).  The Angel of Peace who appeared a second time to the children of Fatima the year before Our Lady did (1916) said, “Pray! Pray a great deal!  The most holy hearts of...

2 Masses for a Culture of Life

Jan 28, 2025

January 28, 2024 Dear Friends, First Saturday falls this week, on February 1. As Jesus wishes, the way to renewal to the world is through the Immaculate Heart of Mary whose triumph will hasten the coming Kingdom of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Come renew your...