Announcements

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Elections’ Rosary Pledge

The November 3 elections are fast approaching.  Prayer is needed to implore God for leaders who, while certainly not perfect, are the most acceptable to Him.  GOD CAN DECIDE.  Many of us pray a daily Rosary and some pray one or more throughout the week.  I am asking...
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First Wednesday, First Friday & First Saturday

Tomorrow we begin the month of September—the Month of the Sorrowful Mother.  This week, we have all 3 “firsts”: First Wednesday to honor St. Joseph (Sept. 2), First Friday to honor and adore the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Sept. 4), and First Saturday to honor the...
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The Assumption

Tomorrow (8/14/26) is the liturgical commemoration of St. Maximilian Mary Kolbe.  We will display our large image from Poland to honor him.  He reminds us to be completely guided by the Immaculata in fully and perfectly doing the will of the Father for the Kingdom of...
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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...