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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OUTDOOR MASS

Jun 10, 2026

This Saturday, June 13, we will have an OUTDOOR MASS for the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of Mary—our Shrine’s other patronal namesake.  The Mass location is in “The Hallow”—the grassy area behind and below St. Joseph Chapel.  We wish to honor the Immaculata whose...

Holy Land Pilgrimage & Sacred Heart “Stuff”

Jun 4, 2026

Our pilgrimage to the Holy Land is BACK ON.  The Pilgrimage Orientation Meeting is on Sunday, June 21, at St. Joseph Chapel (400 South Blvd. W., Pontiac, MI 48341) from 2:00-4:30 pm in the Lower Level.  Enter through the front iron chapel doors.  The dates of the...

Sacred Heart “Stuff”

May 30, 2026

Dear Friends, Our pilgrimage to the Holy Land for this year is cancelled.  Let’s pray for our Christian brothers and sisters in Palestine/Israel and Jordan.  First Friday and First Saturday next week.  A 9:00 am Mass will also be available on First Saturday. June is...