Incarnate Word Parish is blessed to have Eucharistic Adoration 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As the coordinator for this ministry, I deeply appreciate the time and talent freely given by the Adorers, Hourly Captains, and Division Leaders so that all parishoners can stop by our Chapel at any time. I invite you to join us in this very rewarding ministry. For additional information, please see the Q&A below.

- Mary Fleming

• Our Holy Father, Pope John Paul II, says that "The best, the surest and the most effective way of establishing everlasting PEACE on the face of the earth is through the great power of Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament."

• "Indeed this is the will of my Heavenly Father, that everyone who looks upon the Son and believes in Him, shall have eternal life. Him I will raise on the last day." (John 6:40)

• Again, this has a scriptural basis. In the agony in the garden, Jesus asked his apostles, "Could you not watch one hour with Me?" (Mt 6:21)

• You can do anything you want. You may bring your own prayerbooks, use the books in the Chapel, read the Bible, pray the rosary or just sit, relax and enjoy the sweet peace that comes from simply being in the presence of God. You may feel you can't pray well. Don't let that discourage you. The mere fact that you take time out at a specific time each week to spend an hour with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament pleases Him very much and is in itself a prayer of great faith.

• Contact Mary Fleming at (314) 469-6281.

Q: Can I choose to stop by any time?

• Yes. Everyone is always welcome to visit the Chapel. Those who can are encouraged to commit to a specific day and time. We are allowed the privilege of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration only because someone is scheduled to be present before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament at all times.

• Yes. We need substitutes as well. Other Adorers can then contact you if they need a replacement.

• The current schedule is posted on the schedule board and printed copies and substitute lists are available in the racks in the back of the Chapel.

• Most people try to go on a weekly basis. Some sign up with a friend or family member and alternate weeks.

• You check with your prayer partners. These are the people who have the same day and time as you do for Adoration. As long as one of you will be there, that is the minimum required. It's also a good idea to compile your own list of family members or friends who would be willing to take your place occasionally. Then call on them to help when needed. You will be giving Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament the opportunity to reward their act of charity and Jesus will bless you for leading others to Him.

• One of you needs to be responsible for arranging a substitute or trading hours with someone else. Substitute lists are available in the Chapel. Often people with the hour before or after you or someone with the same time on another day of the week will be glad to exchange hours or fill in for you.

• You should first find out if your prayer partners will be there. If you can't get in touch with them, contact your hourly captain. If you can't reach your hourly captain, try the division leader. If you can't reach your division leader, try the parish coordinator. This gives you several people to call in case of an emergency. It's always better to talk to a person than just leave a message, so that you know that someone will be there.

• Yes. We have several adorers who are from other parishes. Everyone is welcome.

• We have volunteers sign up for the specific days and times that they are available for given holiday. If you and your prayer partners will not be there, you need to arrange a sub from this list.

• You are encouraged to let your prayer partners and your hourly captain know that you need to change to different day and time.

• We don't want anyone to get hurt. In severe weather, Father will place the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle, so people can still come and pray if they like, but no one has to venture out because the Blessed Sacrament will not be exposed. We will notify the scheduled Adorers if we close the Chapel and we will place a message on (314) 576-5366 Ext 53 indicating if the Chapel is closed or open.

• We are human. Sometimes people forget it's their day and time for Adoration. This is why it's very important to let your prayer partners know when you will be out of town.