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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Parish Mission and Catholic Apologetics

Feb 6, 2024

February 6, 2024 Dear Friends, If you’re interested in attending a parish mission, I will be preaching at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish (Plymouth), please see below. Wednesday, February 7, is First Wednesday: the saint for the Franciscan calendar is St. Colette. We...

Vocation to be a member of the Secular Franciscan Order (the Third Order)

Jan 24, 2024

January 24, 2024 Dear Friends, All are invited to a “Come and See” Meeting tomorrow, Thursday, January 25 at St. Joseph Chapel (400 South Blvd. West, Pontiac, MI 48341) to learn about becoming a member of the Franciscan Third Order as a “Secular Franciscan”—someone...