This Saturday, January 31, Bishop Jeffrey Montforton will come to St. Joseph Chapel & the Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (400 South Blvd. West, Pontiac, MI 48341) to celebrate the Noon Mass and join us for a lunch reception. EVERYONE IS WELCOME to the Mass and reception. NO RSVP IS NECESSARY.
The blessing of throats normally falls on the Memorial of St. Blase which is Tuesday, February 3. Since we are closed on Tuesdays, we will have the blessing on February 4—a First Wednesday—at the end of Mass before we begin St. Joseph devotions. I will use the sacramental of blessed candles to bless throats—as is traditionally done. Speaking of sacramentals, we still have Epiphany Water (powerful Holy Water) available.
First Friday and First Saturday, February 6 and 7 respectively, fall next week as well. Looking ahead, Lent begins in a mere 3 weeks on February 18, Ash Wednesday. So let’s live this short period of Winter Ordinary Time fruitfully in following Jesus.
To communicate with me, please email me directly at abunaalex@yahoo.com or call/text me at (313) 727-9784. Our Lady of the Cape, pray for us!
In Jesus, Mary & Joseph,
Fr. Alex Kratz, OFM
Spiritual Director of Terra Sancta Ministries