Instructional Information and Rules for the Chapel

Eucharistic Adoration is an expression of our love for Jesus, who loves us so much that He never wants to leave us and so stays with us day and night in the Blessed Sacrament.

For He says: “Behold I am with you always,” because “I have loved you with an everlasting love. And constant is my affection for you.” (Matthew 28:20; Jeremiah 31:3).

St. John Paul II, in his first encyclical letter, Redemptor Hominis, says that Eucharistic adoration is the most fundamental duty in the life of the Christian and that liturgical celebration of the Eucharist and private worship of the Eucharist complement each other. He states: “Our communal worship at Mass must go together with our personal worship of Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration in order that our love may be complete.”

Over the years since the Chapel of Perpetual Adoration opened, some Guidelines for Conduct have been written and distributed as a source of information for new adorers and as a reminder for experienced adorers.  By following these guidelines, the solemnity of the Chapel will be preserved, and the appearance of the facility maintained.

RESPECT    No one should ever touch the Monstrance, the vessel which holds the consecrated Host.  In the Adoration Chapel silent prayer is essential.  Praying aloud or in a group is disturbing to others.

ATTENDANCE    It is imperative that you be there every week – ON TIME – for your scheduled hour of devotion.  If for some reason you are unable to attend, please make an effort to find a substitute.  If that fails, call your coordinator, who will help you.  If you haven’t already done so, record the name of the coordinator for your day and time.  There is a list of coordinators included in this web site, as well as a printed list in the back of the log book in the chapel.

If your relief does not show up at the end of your hour, and you are unable to stay an additional hour, please call your coordinator for assistance.  If you cannot reach your coordinator, call any of the other coordinators listed.  THE CHAPEL MUST NOT BE LEFT UNATTENDED.

ATTIRE    Dress modestly.  We suggest that you dress as you would to attendMass.  However, if you are passing the Chapel while jogging or shopping and desire to drop in for a moment of prayer, dress should not be a deterrent.  If coming to the Chapel directly from work or gardening, check your shoes for mud or other soiling substances.

SECURITY    For adorers with evening hours, the entrance door to the hallway can be locked  and opened with a code.

PHONE     Turn off all personal cell phones and pagers before entering the Chapel.

RESTROOM    Located adjacent to the Chapel is a restroom that is intended for the convenience of adorers only.

PARKING    There are a couple of parking spaces reserved for adorers near the entrance to the Chapel.  Please do not block traffic routes in the parking lot. Reserved spaces for the Chapel are open to ALL while in attendence to the Saturday and Sunday Masses in the Main Church.

LOG BOOK    Please log your name and time of attendance in the book provided.

AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING    Thermostat is set for 74 degrees, and can be changed by adorers.  If the weather is cool, you may want to bring a sweater or jacket with you.  If the weather is warm, and you may want to turn on the fan provided.

EATING / DRINKING    Food and Beverages are not allowed in the Chapel.  Parents, monitor your children in this respect.

FLOWERS, LITERATURE, PETITIONS    Please refrain from placing flowers, candles, religious pictures, literature, and petition notes in the Chapel.  Petitions should be  written only in the petition book provided in the Chapel.  If you bring your own reading material, please take it with you when you leave.  All of the above is intended to prevent cluttering of the Chapel.Items left in the Chapel will be disposed of.

DEVOTION CANDLE    The candle next the monstrance will be replaced when needed by the church staff. Please be diligent of the Children near the candlestands.