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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Easter Octave & Divine Mercy Sunday

Apr 7, 2026

“Christ is risen!  Christ is truly risen!”—so day the Eastern Christians.  We are in the Easter Octave—8 days to celebrate the one Easter “Day” since each of the 8 days is considered part of the one “day” of the week of Easter.  Why this mystical conundrum?  Because...

Holy Week & a Jerusalem Incident

Mar 30, 2026

All of us at the shrine and at Terra Sancta Ministries wish you a holy Holy Week, full of grace and gratitude as commemorate the Paschal Mystery of Our Lord Jesus Christ. First Wednesday is also the Wednesday of Holy Week, called “Spy Wednesday” due to Judas’s...

The Annunciation & Marian Stations of the Cross

Mar 24, 2026

Tomorrow, March 25, at St. Joseph Chapel & the Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (400 South Blvd. W., Pontiac, MI 48341) we will celebrate the Solemnity of the Annunciation which commemorates how God became our brother through Mary. This Friday, March 27, is...