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In 1995 St. Francis parish made the commitment to expose and adore the Blessed Sacrament...the real Body of Christ...24 hours a day, seven days a week. Continuous, ongoing prayer and adoration of the Lord never ceases (except during Sunday morning Mass times) in the small chapel on the south side of the church.
Catholics from the region also support the Adoration apostolate. Travellers who are passing by Staunton are cordially invited to take a few minutes and visit the Lord. Anyone interested in signing up for an hour should contact the office.
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Contact information for Adorers:
Midnight - 6am: Mirta Kirkland
6am - Noon: Leanne Irvin
Noon - 6pm: John Meerleveld
6pm-Midnight: Nancy Davis
Janine Blanchet |
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Why is Eucharistic Adoration important? Pope John Paul II:
"I encourage Christians regularly to visit Christ present in the Blessed Sacrament, for we are all called to abide in the presence of God. In contemplation, Christians will perceive ever more profoundly the mystery at the heart of Christian life... I urge priests, religious and lay people to continue and redouble their efforts to teach the younger generations the meaning and value of Eucharistic adoration and devotion. How will young people be able to know the Lord if they are not introduced to the mystery of His presence? Like the young Samuel, by learning the words of the prayer of the heart, they will be closer to the Lord, who will accompany them in their spiritual and human growth. The Eucharistic mystery is in fact the 'summit of evangelization' (Lumen Gentium) for it is the most eminent testimony to Christ's resurrection." |
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