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. Francis & St. Faustina and First Friday & First Saturday

Oct 2, 2024

October 2, 2024 Dear Friends, Today, First Wednesday, is the Feast of the Guardian Angels.  How much we need them! This week we celebrate Saint Francis of Assisi on Friday, October 4.  It is for Franciscans a Solemnity—as it will be celebrated at St. Joseph Chapel...

Fr. Alex’s Italy Trip and First Wed. & Fri. & Sat.

Sep 27, 2024

September 27, 2024 Dear Friends, Tomorrow for Mass at St. Joseph Chapel (400 South Blvd., Pontiac, MI 48341), I will report on my trip to Italy in connections with the readings for Mass.  I will give a spiritual perspective and assessment, especially about my visit to...

First Wednesday, First Friday & First Saturday

Sep 3, 2024

September 13, 2024 Dear Friends, At. St. Joseph Chapel (400 South Blvd., Pontiac, MI 48341), we begin September, the Month of the Sorrowful Mother, with First Wednesday (tomorrow), First Friday and First Saturday all falling this week.  We friars are now moved in at...