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EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

In May, 1999 St. Thomas began Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Parishioners committed themselves to pray for one hour a week before the Blessed Sacrament from 3 p.m. till 9 p.m. Monday-Friday of each week of the year. All Catholics are invited to be a part of this important and much needed prayer program.

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What is Eucharistic Adoration?
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Eucharistic Adoration

Eucharistic Adoration Chapel - Monday-Friday 3:00-9:00 p.m.

Eucharistic Adoration By: Pope John Paul II
I encourage Christians regularly to visit Christ present in the Blessed Sacrament, for we are all called to abide in the presence of God. In contemplation, Christians will perceive ever more profoundly the mystery at the heart of Christian life.

Our Holy Father has declared October, 2004 to October, 2005 “The year of the Eucharist.” he recently said “The Church draws her life from the Eucharist. Because the Eucharist contains Christ Himself the church constantly gazes upon the Lord truly present in this sacrament”.

We have been given the greatest gift man could ever receive —The body, blood, soul and divinity of Our Lord and Creator. It is imperative for all of us Catholics to take time out from our busy lives and say “Thanks” to Our Lord.

Why not spend 15 minutes in front of Our Lord in quiet in our adoration chapel? If you find the peace we know you will by relaxing in the Lord’s presence-return often!

Make a visit to the Chapel a regular part of your week.

WHAT IS "ADORATION" OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT?

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is the contemplation and recognition of the sacrament of the Real Presence of Christ under the sacred species of Bread and Wine outside the celebration of the Mass.

Adoration extends Eucharist into our life by setting aside time and opportunity to deepen and unfold the mystery that we celebrate and live.

The consecrated host is exposed in the monstrance for the veneration of the faithful. Eucharistic Adoration is a devotion in which parishioners commit to a specific day and time (one hour) every week.

WHY ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT?

To bring honor and glory to Our Lord through praise worship
To profess your faith and gratitude for His True Presence in the Eucharist.
To deepen your prayer life and your personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
To spend time listening to Our Lord to discover His will for your life.
To be healed physically, spiritually and emotionally.
To deepen His peace within you.

"All Praise to You, Jesus, in the Blessed Sacrament. You are the hope of the world."

Each moment that you spend in His Eucharistic Presence will increase His Divine life within you and deepen your personal relationship with Him.

"I have come that you may have life, and have it more abundantly." John 15:5

"I am the Vine and you are the branches. Whoever remains in union with Me shall bear much fruit for without Me, you can do nothing." John 10:10

When you look upon the Sacred Host, you look upon Jesus, the Son of God, "Indeed, this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks upon the Son and believes in Him shall have eternal life. Him I will raise up on the last day".
John 6:40

WHAT IF I AM UNABLE TO FULFILL MY COMMITTED HOUR?

We encourage you to find your own substitute. This exposes more people to adoration. there is also a coordinator for your day who can handle your hour if you are unable to find a sub.