Adoration is the First & Third Thursdays of the month, (September-June) from 9:30am-4:00pm in the Daily Mass Chapel and concludes at 4:00 pm with Benediction.
Eucharistic Adoration Society 2018- 2019 Sept 6 & 20, Oct 4 &18, Nov 15, Dec 6 & 20 Jan 3 & 17, Feb 7 & 21, March 7 & 21, April 4, May 16, June 6 & 20
In about the 4th century monasteries began to reserve the Eucharist and by the 11th century the reservation of the Blessed Sacrament- mainly for the sick and dying was reserved in our Catholic Church’s. At this time Eucharistic Devotion became popular. Out of this came Adoration and Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Adoration until this day keeps us connected to the community’s celebration of the Most Holy Eucharist. We have had the practice of Adoration and Benediction for many years here at St. Joseph’s. While this practice has proven to be an important part of our devotion here at St. Joseph’s we would like to see more people participate in this most beautiful devotion.
We will begin in September, 2018- Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month. If you would like to sign up for a specific time please refer to the website page- “Adoration/ Benediction.” Adoration will begin on September 6th- from 9:30 am- 4:30 pm in the Chapel.
Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament is not something that is new. It is a Catholic practice which is centuries-old. The practice affirms the central teaching of the Catholic Church with regard to the Holy Eucharist- Jesus Christ is truly-substantially present in the Holy Eucharist.