Announcements

Please follow this page for updates, schedule changes and information from Fr. Alex. 

Feast of St. Anthony of Padua

For Franciscans, what is a Memorial for most Catholics is a liturgical Feast for Franciscans when St. Anthony’s day occurs on June 13 (this Friday).  We will celebrate his feastday with due solemnity and bless bread made that day at Cantoro’s Italian Market into “St....
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First Wednesday, First Friday, First Saturday

We honor St. Joseph on First Wednesdays which falls tomorrow, June 4.  I will discuss at Mass how, from the Litany of St. Joseph, the two titles and functions of St. Joseph as the “Noble Offspring of David” and “Protector of Holy Church” can help us live what St. Paul...
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May Crowning

If you are praying the Holy Spirit/Pentecost Novena—it should begin today. FREE “5 First Saturday Devotions” booklets explaining the First Saturday Devotion of Reparation are available upon request.  With limited supplies, it is first come, first serve. Our May...
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“New Year’s Coming Events”

Dec 22, 2021

Dear Friends, The spring 2022 pilgrimage to the Holy Land is cancelled.  Although we were going to decide in January, various factors have led us to decide now.  We will wait and see about the fall 2022 pilgrimage. Out of the Christmas Appeal, we have made a modest...

“The Immaculate Conception & December Events”

Dec 3, 2021

Just a reminder Mass Intentions are always welcome (and greatly appreciated).   Fr. Alex offers Holy Mass every day, even when the shrine is closed.  Mass Intentions are one of the principle ways the shrine is sustained. Please consider a “Renovation Donation” to help...

Advent Tea

Nov 29, 2021

Dear Friends, Women are invited to a Women’s Advent Tea at St. Colette Parish (17600 Newburgh Rd., Livonia, MI 48152) on Wednesday, December 1. It begins at 6:30pm. Coffee/tea and cake will be provided, and we will sing a bit.  I will provide the evening’s reflection:...