Prayer Groups

Intercessors of the Lamb
Dedicated to the contemplative formation of all Christians for the powerful ministry of intercession, Intercessors
of the Lamb learn how to be effective Spiritual Warriors. This 26-week formation program centers 0n the four
pillars of contemplative spirituality: silence, prayer, solitude and penance. Members meet weekly and commit
to praying daily scripture passages from a workbook, meditate on weekly teachings, journal, and share their
experience of the Lord’s presence. Check the bulletin for the next start date.

Magnificat Prayer Group
The Magnificat Prayer Group, started in 1997, is made up of Catholics from the area. Several are members of
STA. They pray, sing, praise the Lord, share testimonies, Bible study, etc. They also do community and charitable
ministries in and around the church. The group meets every Friday at 7:15 p.m. in the Siena Room.

St. Luke’s Prayer Group
St. Luke’s Prayer Group meets on Thursday evenings in the homes of the members on Thursday evenings from
7:30 until 9:00 pm. The purpose is to glorify the Lord and join as one body in a communion of prayer. We
gather in song and pray the Rosary and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. We have open prayer for one another and
for the needs of others and our community. As a ministry and outreach, when the opportunity arises, we also go
to pray with people in their homes. All are welcome to join us..

Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help
Novenas are very prevalent in the Catholic Church after the example of the Apostles united with Mary, the
Mother of Jesus spent nine days in prayer for the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. On every Wednesday
morning and evening after the masses the novena prayers to Our Mother of Perpetual Help is prayed with great
devotion. The Wednesday evening Novena is celebrated solemnly and has some very special features like singing
of the novena hymns, the announcement of intentions, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, etc. These novenas
are very well attended. Novenas have been excellent for obtaining God’s special graces for the various needs of
the people of God.

Eucharistic Adoration
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.