Perpetual
Adoration at St. Elizabeth Seton
THE POPE JOHN PAUL II
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL
OF ST. ELIZABETH SETON PARISH
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O Come Let
Us Adore Him!
April 14th
John Paul II Perpetual
Eucharistic Adoration Chapel Opens at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish!
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Perpetual Adoration begins !
Sunday April 14 after the 11:30 Mass, St. Elizabeth Seton Parish opened the doors of
its new adoration chapel. Over 500 parishioners have signed up to support this "round
the clock" adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Each will spend an hour of
silent prayer in the peaceful presence of Christ, truly present in the Eucharist.
The Pope John Paul II
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel
Opens 4/14
Against a backdrop of sunny blue skies,
fluttering multicolored banners, sweet music, and
shining faces, St. Elizabeth Seton Parish dedicated the new adoration chapel on Sunday,
April 14, 2002.
In a traditional Eucharistic procession, led by children strewing
gold and white rose petals before the Blessed Sacrament, Pastor Father Ernie Norbeck
carried Jesus, truly present in the Eucharist to the new chapel space in the Parish Center
across the parking lot. Father walked in
procession covered by an ornate canopy, or umbrillino, carried by adoration committee
members. He wore a cope and humeral veil to
hold the monstrance that contained the Blessed Sacrament.
Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, some in full regalia, walked before Father Ernie
in their role as protectors of the Eucharist. Also
in the parade were neophytes (newly baptized adults) from RCIA, in their white baptismal
gowns. Many members of the choirs of St.
Elizabeth Seton were participants and sang songs of praise and adoration throughout the
procession and during the dedication and blessing. The
procession began with three altar servers, Father James Radek and Deacon Tom Ross, six
additional altar servers, then the Knights of Columbus.
The servers carried the processional crucifix, incense, holy water and candles.
Inside the chapel, Father Ernie set the monstrance on the table,
surrendered the humeral veil, incensed the new tabernacle, blessed it with holy water,
blessed the walls and corners of the chapel, and said a few words of blessing. Father knelt and incensed the Eucharist. The group knelt to sing the ancient Eucharistic
hymn, Tantum Ergo. Father received the
humeral veil again, lifted the Eucharist, still in the monstrance, and offered
Benediction. He carried it outside to give
Benediction to the group gathered on the lawn. He
returned to the chapel and reposed the Eucharist in the new tabernacle so that it is
visible through the port hole and locked the tabernacle door. The group then prayed the
Divine Praises and sang another song of praise, Holy God We Praise Thy Name. Father named the chapel the Pope John Paul II
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish and
declared it to be officially opened.
Attending the procession and opening of the chapel were
representatives of both secular and diocesan newspapers.
Visit our parish website for more
information and photos of the history making day.
www.sesnaperville.org
Also, check www.picturetrail.com/sesnaperville
and click Adoration Chapel.
There are over 500 members of the parish committed to spending time
before the Blessed Sacrament in prayer during all hours of every week. All are welcome to come and “make a
visit” to the Lord and spend time in quiet prayer at any time. During the nighttime hours, the door will be
locked but entry will be by a code given to the regular adorers.
Perpetual Eucharistic
Adoration Facts 3/24/02
- March 2/3 we had our first Sign Up Sunday with Father Michael Lane
inviting folks to participate.
- We have 513 names who have signed up to be a part
of Eucharistic Adoration as of March 24.
- The only open hours are 1 PM and 3 PM on Sunday and 10 PM Saturday.
- However, there are 3 hours with only Teens
covering it.
- There are 47 hours with one person.
- We have 318 individuals who have signed up for an
hour. That includes the 28 who are sharing with a spouse.
- We have 4 "Division Leaders".
- There are 24 Hourly Captains.
- Our "sub-only" list is around 94.
Can you help? Email chapel@sesnaperville.org
or call the Parish office 416-3325 |
PERPETUAL
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
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 won- derful 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.
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