The time you spend with the Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the best time you will spend on earth. Each moment that you spend with Jesus will deepen your union with Him and make your soul everlastingly more glorious and beautiful in heaven and will help bring about everlasting peace on earth. - Saint Teresa of Calcutta

A Visit With A Friend

The day is long, the headaches many; I look for peace, but can’t find any. Amid relentless rush and noise, life seems devoid of all its joys. I long for comfort, someone kind, whose love might ease my troubled mind; but in this world of constant hurry, each person has own deep worry. There is a place where I can go, someone to hear my tale of woe; One who always has the time to share the load, to ease the mind! I open the door and go inside, where peace and quiet still abide. Treading softly down the aisle, I greet Him with a tired smile. “How good it feels to be with you! Please help me, tell me what to do!” At first, this is my fervent plea; but silence soon descends on me. It stills my heart, the turmoil ends, no words are needed between two friends. At peace with Him, and He with me, I know I’m where I ought to be. With Him I’m sure to find the way to cope with living day to day. And when I leave, our visit through, He’ll say, I’m always here for you.” I know that next week I’ll return, to talk and listen, to think and learn; to find life’s meaning and true reward before our Eucharistic Lord. Gloria J. Pinsker; Horsham, Pennsylvania

FAQ:

What is Perpetual Adoration?

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration is continuous prayer before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. It is an expression of our love for Jesus. The Host, the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity, of Jesus is placed in a monstrance and honored with the worship of adoration. Scheduled Adorers make a commitment to spend an hour before the exposed Blessed Sacrament.

What does the Church teach about Eucharistic Adoration?

The Church strongly encourages both private and public devotion toward the Eucharist and teaches that prayer before the Eucharist actually extends the union with Christ which the faithful have received in Communion. It helps them live in a more Christian way, trying to maintain in their lives what they have received by faith and by sacrament. “The best, the surest and the most effective way of establishing PEACE on the face of the earth is through the great power of Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.” Saint Pope John Paul II “If people spent one hour per week in Eucharistic adoration, abortion would be ended.” Blessed Mother Teresa “Let us never forget that an age prospers or dwindles in proportion to its devotion to the Holy Eucharist. Saint Peter Julian Eymard Where is PoP’s Chapel located? The Adoration Chapel is located just inside the parish office hallway between the parish and the school gym at 5100 W. Plano Pkwy.

How does the Perpetual Adoration Chapel operate?

The Adoration Chapel is managed by a team of lay volunteers who use the online system to manage the adoration schedule. They make sure someone will always be there with the Blessed Sacrament during the scheduled times.

How do I sign up to be a Regular Adorer?

Please contact Benedicta or Jan to sign up! We NEED you!

• Benedicta Obasuyi : 314-482-3010

• Jan Stevenson: 404-402-3997

How are the adorers' hours scheduled?

Each adorer determines which hour is best for him or her. We encourage people as they volunteer to first consider those times where a partner is needed. We never assign hours to anyone and encourage people to consider the hour they choose carefully (especially if committing to a weekly hour) and to pray about it first. We are grateful to those who can do the more difficult hours, but realize that what is difficult varies with each person.

What if I cannot be there for my scheduled hour?

We try to schedule two adorers for every hour and together they become responsible to see that their hour is covered each week. We encourage prayer partners to talk to each other and work together. If one of the adorers is not able to make his or her scheduled hour, it is only necessary that one person be there. This works best when both partners are coming regularly each week. If you are unable to make your adoration hour, please first contact your partner. If neither you nor your partner can make the hour, please see if a friend or family member can fill in for you. If these measures fail, please go onto the signup website and request a substitute for your holy hour on your dashboard. Any questions: please contact your hourly coordinator or the administrator and we will be able to help you.

How long does this commitment last?

It lasts as long as you want it to last. We just ask that you not stop coming without removing your name from the schedule. You can either contact your hourly coordinator, administrators, or by going directly to the website and logging into your account on the registration website.

Can I change my hour?

Yes! We change hours of adorers all the time. We are always in need of new people as schedules change, people move and some people just want a different time. Please contact Benedicta or Jan for changing your time!

What do I do if my replacement does not come?

We ask that you do not leave until the person assigned to the next hour has arrived. There are many people stopping by the chapel and we do not rely on them to be responsible for making sure someone is there. It is very rare for a replacement not to come. However, if it does occur and it is an emergency, please contact the lead of the prayer team, (Benedicta Obasuyi – 314.482.3010). Most adorers will stay the extra hour, if possible, and consider it a special blessing. If you would like to be a part of the prayer posse (they are contacted within 48 hours of the replacement need if no one has signed up and live close proximity to the chapel), please contact (Benedicta Obasuyi – 314.482.3010)

How do I know if the person assigned to the next hour has arrived?

In time you will get to know your replacement(s). Until you do recognize the persons in the next hour, you can check the sign-in tablet (coming soon) see if they have signed in.

What is the purpose of the sign-in tablet?

The sign-in tablet (coming soon) lets the Adoration administration team know that there is someone checked in on the scheduled hour. We monitor it to ensure that Jesus has not been left alone, if someone has not made their hour for several weeks, and if guests have requested more information to be able to sign-up for an hour. We will contact those adorers that do not show up for 3 weeks in a row to make sure they are ok and if we can help them find another hour. We will contact guests that have signed in and have asked to be contacted for more information.

How do I spend my hour each week?

Let the Holy Spirit guide you. Bring a Bible, book or journal, pray the rosary or Divine Mercy Chaplet, spend it in silence, or listen to worship music (low volume with headphones!) Please take all materials you bring into the Chapel home with you when you leave. Also, feel free to utilize the My Visit With Jesus to help with your hour (printouts are in the chapel).

your life to suddenly change and everything to be perfect. Jesus never promised to take away our sufferings, but He did promise to be there with us in our sufferings. As we spend time with Jesus we come to trust Him and rely on Him more and more. Who can visit the chapel? The chapel is open to all visitors. The dedication of those adorers who commit to a regular hour each week is truly an act of charity. It enables the chapel to be open for any and all persons wanting to make a visit to the Lord.

Hours Needing Prayer Partners

We are always in need of new people to commit to an hour in the chapel. Unless advised otherwise, we consider a husband and wife or a family as one person since they will probably be vacationing or away together. We DO have hours that are without Adorers; please prayerfully consider joining us! We need more signups to fill empty hours. Please contact our administrators for the current open/needed filled slots. If none of these times are convenient, we will work with you to find a suitable time.

Prayer Petitions

Prayer requests can be made by writing them on the 3 by 5 cards found on the book case in the Chapel. Many adorers spend time praying for these intentions and writing special notes on the cards. Please do not use last names on the cards.