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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Road Closures and Evenings of Reparation & Life

Apr 9, 2024

April 9, 2024 Dear Friends, Be prepared for road closures around St. Joseph Chapel & the Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (400 South Blvd. West, Pontiac, MI 48341).  Access apparently will only be from Woodward.  This federally-funded construction will go...

First Friday & Saturday and Divine Mercy Sunday

Apr 4, 2024

April 4, 2024 Dear Friends, First Friday (April 5) and First Saturday (April 6) fall during this holy Week of Easter.  The two hearts that suffering so much for love of us on Calvary will help us live the Risen Life of our Lord.  These two commemorations will be...

Easter Octave & Divine Mercy Sunday

Apr 2, 2024

April 2, 2024 Dear Friends, Happy Easter “Day” (the whole week is considered a liturgical day)!  Jesus has risen! The solemnity of Easter week takes precedence over all other liturgical celebrations, but at St. Joseph Chapel (400 South Blvd. West, Pontiac, MI 48341)...