Devotions

Eucharistic Adoration “…Can you not watch an hours with Me?...”
The parish has Eucharistic Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Eucharistic Chapel on Monday through Friday after 8:00 a.m. mass till 10:00 p.m. Parishioners who commit themselves to one hour a week with Jesus in the Eucharist have found that hour to be a very spirit-filled experience. Yes, to be with Our Lord in the Eucharist cannot but be a rewarding experience. They do look forward to this their weekly special hour with the Lord. Every parishioner is encouraged to sign up for an hour of adoration.

First Fridays
First Friday devotion to the Sacred Heart has been entrenched into the devotional life of the Catholic Church for centuries. Every First Friday of the month a special Mass of the Sacred Heart with the anointing of the sick is celebrated starting with 7:00 p.m. public adoration and Mass with the Anointing of the Sick at 7:30 pm Prayer shawls are blessed after Mass. Individual prayer teams are available after Mass to pray for special needs. The Sacrament of Confession is available one hour before Mass in the Sanctuary.


Divine Mercy
The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is prayed in the Eucharistic Chapel Monday through Friday after morning Mass and the Rosary. Prayers for the conversion of sinners, those who will die that day, the Holy Souls in Purgatory, and special intentions are offered. A novena begins on Good Friday at 3:00 p.m.—the Hour of Mercy-- and continues each afternoon through the vigil of Divine Mercy Sunday. The image of Divine Mercy is venerated at all Masses on Divine Mercy Sunday, the week after Easter. The devotion follows Jesus Christ’s revelation to St. Faustina in 1931 that God’s greatest attribute is His Mercy, and we must trust in Him.

Rosary
The Rosary is prayed in the Eucharistic Chapel Monday through Friday after morning Mass. Prayers for the parish and personal intentions, respect for life and vocations are offered.


Enthronement of the Sacred Heart
Parish families are encouraged to have the traditional enthronement and consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. A picture and certificate suitable for framing are available. The Pastor is also available to come to the home of parishioners for the Enthronement. Please call the pastor at the office to make an appointment.

Prayer Bowl
Jesus said, “…Pray without ceasing…” Prayer – a conversation with God is an ongoing vital part of our relationship with God. A prayer bowl for prayer requests is available in the gathering area of the church and the Eucharistic Chapel. The community prays for these intentions at each Mass during the week. These intentions are included while the community prays the rosary each day after Mass during the week. A special Mass for these prayer petitions will be celebrated during the last week of each month. All are requested to continue praying for these needs.