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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The Sorrowful Mother & Evening of Reparation

Sep 15, 2023

September 15, 2023 Dear Friends, Today is the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows.  The “Sorrowful” part of Mary’s heart was her choice to share in her Son’s Passion, while the “Immaculate” part was a gift from God.  Come visit our statue of the Sorrowful and Immaculate...

First Wednesday & September Events

Sep 5, 2023

Dear Friends, Each First Wednesday of the month we honor St. Joseph—the first Adorer of the Christ Child (other than Our Lady) and the Guardian of our Redeemer.  Come tomorrow, September 6, to honor this holiest man whose heavenly paternal intercession helps us follow...

Evening of Reparation & the Coronation of Mary

Aug 20, 2023

August 20, 2023 Dear Friends, The Third Monday of each month—August 21—we hold an Evening of Reparation at St. Joseph Chapel (400 South Blvd. West, Pontiac, MI 48341).   Doors open at 6:30 pm with Eucharistic Exposition, the Holy Rosary begins at 7:00 pm followed by...