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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Thanksgiving Week

Nov 21, 2023

November 21, 2023 Dear Friends, This Thursday our country celebrates Thanksgiving Day as a way to nationally observe the gratitude we give to God for all His blessings and benefits He has conferred upon us. St. Joseph Chapel will be open this Wednesday, November 22,...

Masses for Poor Souls

Nov 10, 2023

November 10, 2023 Dear Friends, We are in the month of praying for the Poor Souls.  We may grieve for our beloved dead, but we grieve with hope.  There is no greater way to show our love for our dead than to have Masses said for them as they undergo their final...

All Saints’ Day, All Souls’ Day, First Friday, First Saturday

Oct 30, 2023

October 30, 2023 Dear Friends, We are open 4 days this week all at normal hours (doors open at 10:30 am, Mass at Noon): (Wed. Nov. 1) All Saints’ Day (Holy Day of Obligation) (Thurs. Nov. 2) All Souls’ Day (Fri. Nov. 3) First Friday (Sat. Nov. 4) First Saturday Please...