Frequently Asked Questions

Perpetual Adoration at St. Elizabeth Seton

THE POPE JOHN PAUL II
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL
OF ST. ELIZABETH SETON PARISH

WHAT DO I DO WHEN I GET THERE?

Whether it's your first time or your 100th, know that Our Lord waits in joyful anticipation of your visit with
Him in the Most Blessed Sacrament! Relax in His Presence and let the Holy Spirit gently lead you.

Here are a few guidelines to help you:

Please sign in at the table each time you visit, whether a regular adorer, substitute, occasional visitor or guest. We also encourage you to anonymously add your petitions to our book so all may pray for your needs. You may also wish to add any favors granted to you by our Lord to our Testimonials book.

Feel free at this time to chose a prayer book, Bible or pamphlet to take into the chapel with you, if you wish. Please return them to the table as you leave. You may also want to bring a favorite prayer book or your rosary from home.

Enter the chapel and genuflect (or deeply bow if you are unable to kneel) as you approach Jesus, truly present, Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity, in the Blessed Sacrament.

Sit or kneel, and gaze upon our Lord exposed in the window of our tabernacle. Pray to Him with your heart, or with the materials you have brought to aid you. Perhaps you might wish to journal your thoughts, or even write a love letter to Jesus--what a powerful experience this can be!
Or just simply be with Him, listening for what ever He wants to say to you. Closing your eyes, listening to the incredible gifts of your own breath and heart beating in thanks can be a wonderful way to center yourself in personal prayer.
Please remember to pray for the needs of your family, parishioners and fellow adorers, especially for Our Holy Father, Pope John Paul II, and for Bishop Imesch, Father Ernie and Father Jim, whose support and prayers have helped to make Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration a reality here at St. Elizabeth Seton.

Here are a few gentle reminders to help us all to be considerate of our fellow adorers and parish staff members who share use of the building where the chapel is located:

· be sure all doors are latched tightly when you enter; DO NOT leave door ajar

· the back parish office door is for restroom access only; use front door for parish business

· parish office is closed noon to 1 pm daily

· if you are obtaining a sub during evening/ early morning hours, be sure to give the sub the security code so they can get in and make sure they know which “night” to come.

Thanks for your cooperation in keeping our chapel the beautiful, safe haven it was meant to be!

Suggestions for adorers

Get to know the people on your hour – they are your “prayer buddies”.

Please review the emergency procedures from time to time.

Check the bulletin board of the chapel when you enter, for timely announcements of interest.

Keep your hourly coordinator informed of your schedule if it changes.

When you need a substitute, you might call someone you know who has never prayed in the chapel. If that doesn’t work, call the sub list.

Continue to lift up to the Lord, the petitions in our Book of Prayers. What a comfort to know that others are praying for our needs – 24 hours a day!

Please always sign in – even if your visit is a short one.

Bring a friend with you to your holy hour or invite a family member.

Guidelines for regularly scheduled adorers and substitutes:

If possible be a few minutes early for your holy hour.

Please sign in on the right side of the book under your specific hour. Subs, mention who you’re subbing for, as well as your name.

If you wish, choose some spiritual reading materials from our library shelves. We have a Holy Bible and several rosaries available, as well. Please return these materials for others to enjoy.

Enter the chapel quietly.

Pray, read, listen. Anticipate the gifts the Lord has planned to give you today. Cherish this time.

At the end of your hour, make sure that someone has arrived who will cover the next hour. Do NOT leave the Blessed Sacrament alone. If you’re not sure that the person who comes in plans to spend the next hour in the chapel, ask them.

Guidelines for drop-in visitors:

Stop by the chapel to spend time with the Lord, at any time, any day.

Please sign your name (and parish) on the left sheet of the “Sign In” book for visitors.

If you wish, choose spiritual reading materials as described above.

Stay as long as you like. Spend some quiet time with Jesus present in the Blessed Sacrament.

If you find yourself alone in the chapel, please stay until the next scheduled adorer arrives. Do NOT leave the Blessed Sacrament alone.

St. Elizabeth Seton Parish
2220 Lisson Road, Naperville, Illinois 60565, 630-416-3325

"We shall strive to become more prayerful, peaceful people."

This page was last updated and edited June 25, 2004

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