Since the Eucharist is the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of the Lord, Jesus Christ, we have a duty to adore Him in the Blessed Sacrament (His True Presence). During Eucharistic Adoration, the Eucharist is displayed in a monstrance (a vessel used by the Church to display the consecrated Host) flanked by candles in which the Blessed Sacrament is exposed and adored by the faithful.
Many parishes with perpetual adoration have noted: increased vocations to the priesthood, increased generosity in thanksgiving, healing of troubled marriages, and curing of diseases (including some that were considered incurable). Also noted is an increase in Mass attendance, use of the Sacraments, a return of those fallen away, spiritual growth, and inner peace.
Exposition allows for a more personal experience with Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. Being able to see Jesus exposed before us, instead of hidden in the tabernacle, helps us to better contemplate the Mystery of His Incarnation. Jesus waits for us, as a prisoner of love, in our chapel. He waits, in His most vulnerable state, and gives us a chance to see with our eyes, what generations have only dreamed of…God before us! This is the privilege of discipleship:
Turning to the disciples in private he said, “Blessed are the eyes that see what you see. For I say to you, many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, but did not see it, and to hear what you hear, but did not hear it.” (Luke 10: 23-24)
There are designated parking spots for the Adoration Chapel on the south side of the chapel. Additional parking is available near the parish office and the pastorate offices.
The door will be unlocked during normal church office hours (9:00 am – 4:00 pm weekdays). At other times you will enter a code on the door keypad, to gain entry. When you sign up for a Holy Hour or to sub you will be sent an email with the door code for the door keypad that allows access through the exterior door. Note that the code is four numbers and the # sign. You must enter the # sign after the four numbers.
Please arrive at least 5 minutes in advance.