Eucharistic Adoration

• Mon. Nicole Behr ([email protected] or 990-1961)
• Tues. Susan McDonald ([email protected] or 949-6600)
• Wed. Alex Freeman
• Thurs. Val Eisworth
• Fri. Jane Israel ([email protected])
• Sat. Sheila Cookson 

Coordinator: Spike Brimmer ([email protected] or 207-478-9620)

The Chapel will be closed on these holidays:

• New Year’s Day – January 1
• Memorial Day – last Monday in May
• Independence Day – July 4
• Labor Day – First Monday in September
• Thanksgiving Day – Fourth Thursday in November (if people are traveling on Wednesday, it is suggested to seek replacements early).
• Christmas Day – December 25 (out of reverence for the Blessed Sacrament and respect for the Adorers, the Chapel will be closed beginning at 12 Noon on December 24, in order to prepare for the celebration of the Christmas Eve Vigil Masses).

The Adoration Chapel will be closed during the Sacred Triduum (as required by liturgical law), beginning 6:00 a.m. on Holy Thursday and re-opening at 6:00 a.m. on Easter Monday.

1. Cell phones: If you have one, please bring it (there is no phone system accessible outside Cemetery Office hours), but please keep it on silent mode.

2. Sign in: Please be sure to sign in upon arriving for your scheduled hour (by highlighting your name).

3. The Blessed Sacrament may never be left alone when exposed in the monstrance. If there is an emergency, please notify your Division Leader.

4. Know your Division Leader: Please have his or her contact information posted at home and in your wallet, purse, and/or cell phone.

5. Know your hour prayer partner and how to reach him/her. On your first visit, please greet and/or introduce yourself to your prayer partner after you have greeted the Lord.  Those who share the same Holy Hour are encouraged to exchange contact information (as well as with your “hourly neighbors” – those who have the hour prior and after).

6. Finding a substitute: The best method is to have a substitute already agreed upon, prior to any need (family, friends, or other parishioners). Division Leaders can help in finding a suitable substitute. Please always contact your Division Leader when you are having a substitute cover your hour. (Offer to swap hours!)

7. Church doors: The front doors of St. Mary’s Church are unlocked only on weekday mornings (for 8:30 Mass). The general public can come to the Adoration Chapel (even if not signed up for a slot) when the Cemetery Office is open: Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. 9-2 (the door is NOT unlocked and they must call the number posted on the door to be let in). Please be sure to close the door securely behind you – both when entering and departing.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
    

8. Books and prayer materials are in conformity with Church doctrine. They are for use within the Adoration Chapel; please do not “borrow” and take home. Donated materials must be approved by the parish office; anything not approved will be removed. 

9. Chapel closings: In the event of cancellation due to weather, you will receive both a phone call and e-mail from the Division Leader. When in doubt, please call your Division Leader. Holiday schedules will be listed on the parish web site, in the parish Bulletin, and on myParish app.

10. Access code: For the sake of our security, please do not share your access code. If a substitute needs the code, please be sure to contact your Division Leader with the substitute’s contact information.

11. Chapel Etiquette: Please remember that we are not only in God’s House, but in His very presence.

• The Adoration Chapel is meant for quiet Adoration (in silence). It is not the place for vocal prayer. Please keep noise to a minimum (turn cell phones to silent mode).
• No food, no drink, no handicrafts are permitted.
• Modest and appropriate apparel at all times (no bare feet, tank tops, short shorts, etc.).
• Jesus said, “Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these” (Matthew 19:14). Children are certainly most welcome, and parents are encouraged to bring their little ones to Adoration. Please remember that their behavior should reflect not only a joy and confidence in our Lord, but also respectful consideration for others praying.

Remember – Jesus Is Truly, Really & Substantially Present in the Blessed Sacrament

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excerpts from SUGGESTIONS ON EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
by Fr. Martin Lucia [with edits by Msgr. Andrew Dubois]