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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St. Joseph Solemnity & Evening of Reparation

Mar 14, 2026

The Solemnity of St. Joseph, Husband of Mary and Patron of the Universal Church and of our ministry (Terra Sancta Ministries) and of our chapel, falls on a Thursday this year, March 19.  We will be OPEN and celebrate his feast with great joy and holy solemnity.  Doors...

First Friday & First Saturday

Mar 5, 2026

Catholic indifference to the Fatima message has allowed, among other things, the world to worsen.  Our Lady of Fatima told Lucia back in June, 1917, “Jesus wants to use you to make me known and loved.  He wishes to establish the devotion to my Immaculate Heart...

First Wednesday, First Friday, First Saturday

Mar 2, 2026

As war churns on in the Middle East, it is important to rachet up our intercession in general and our devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary which will renew the world (Fatima message).  Jesus has entrusted world peace to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.  This makes it...