The Church of the Sacred Heart Eucharistic Adoration Guidelines

“Be still and know that I am God” Psalm 46:10

Eucharistic Adoration Coordinator

The Eucharistic Adoration Coordinator oversees the organization and operation of adoration. He/she ensures that there is at least one adorer present in the Church at all times and is also responsible for communicating information to the Prayer Teams. The Eucharistic Adoration Coordinator maintains the master list of the adorers on line and assists with recruitment of additional adorers when necessary.

Prayer Teams

A Prayer Team is made up of all the adorers who have the same hour on Tuesday and is comprised of a minimum of two people. A married couple, however, will count as one Prayer Team. We need 11 Prayer Teams in all—one for each hour. Adoration will begin at 8 am and conclude with a 7:00 pm Mass.

What do you do if you cannot make your scheduled hour of adoration?

First, call your prayer team partner to see if he/she is going to be there (see below on how to obtain this information). Ifyour prayer team partner is available, then there is nothing further to do. However, if your prayer team partner is also not available then:

 Call a friend or relative to attend Adoration for you  Call one of the substitutes listed on the Adoration Schedule

If none of the above can fill your hour, then call the Eucharistic Adoration Coordinator and tell him/her that you need help in getting a substitute. Do not wait to the last minute. Do NOTcall the Parish Office.

The Church of the Sacred Heart Eucharistic Adoration Guidelines (cont’d)

Remember, there must always be someone present in the Church when the Blessed Sacrament is exposed.

 Because of the cost of heating the Main Church, do consider bringing a sweater during the colder monthsbecause the temperature will be set a little lower than it is during Mass.

 Be sure to sign in and out in the binder located outside the Main Church.

 Silence is the rule during Adoration. Anyone should be able to enter the Church at any time and find silence in the presence of Jesus. Necessary conversations may be carried on quietly in the narthex area.

 Absolutely no food or drink is allowed in the Church including children’s snacks.

 Children are encouraged to visit. However, parents should instruct their children on proper behavior before entering the Church. Please step outside into the narthex area if your infant or toddler needs to be “settled.”

 Be courteous of your fellow adorers by being on time for your scheduled hour.

 If the school is closed due to inclement weather, then Eucharistic Adoration will also be cancelled.

 If a funeral Mass is scheduled on aTuesday, the morning hours of Eucharistic Adoration, i.e., starting at 8:00 am will be cancelled. On those days, Eucharistic Adoration may begin at approximately 12 Noon.

The Church of the Sacred Heart Eucharistic Adoration Guidelines (cont’d)

Eucharistic Adoration Coordinator:

 Joann Di Liberto, 610-932-8962 or [email protected]

Church’s Website:

 The list of adorers can be found on the Adoration Schedule. This schedule lists the name of each person assigned at a specific hour. Contact information for all adorers and substitutes will not be found on the website but will be given to each adorer to use when needed.Copies of the Adoration Schedule and the Eucharistic Adoration Guidelines may be found on the church’s websiteat: www.sacredheart.us>Mission and Ministry > Ministries > Formation Ministry Adorationor you may call Joann Di Liberto to obtain a copy of the documents.

Rev: Feb 2014