Eucharistic Adoration

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Extended Hours of Exposition at Stella Maris

We are devoted to making more time spent in Eucharistic adoration possible across the Family of Parishes.

Mondays @
St. Peter

Eucharistic exposition will take place on Mondays from 1:00pm – 7:00pm. Please note the Sacrament of Reconciliation is available from 6:00 – 7:00pm.

Tuesdays @
St. Bernadette

Eucharistic exposition will take place on Tuesdays from 9:00am – 7:00pm in the main church.

Thursdays @
St. Mary

Eucharistic exposition will take place on Thursdays from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. Reconciliation is available from 6:00 – 7:00pm.

Fridays @ St. Thomas More

Eucharistic exposition will take place on Fridays from 9:30am – 3:30pm in the main church.

What is exposition?

Eucharistic Adoration involves praying before the Blessed Sacrament, whether in front of a closed tabernacle or the exposed host in a monstrance. Exposition refers specifically to prayer in front of the exposed host in a monstrance. We tend to use these terms interchangeably.

"Time spent adoring Jesus is a precious gift to him in a world of busyness, noise, and chaos."

Fr. Tim Ralston, Pastor

Become a Eucharistic guardian.

While exposed, the Eucharist cannot be left alone. A Eucharistic guardian is someone who commits to an hour of adoration at the same time each week. At least two guardians are needed for every hour of adoration. Guardians are there to “guard” the Eucharist.

An adorer is someone who spends any amount of time in Eucharistic adoration. One need not commit to a specific hour to be an adorer. All guardians are adorers, but not all adorers are guardians.

Guardians make it possible for anyone to stop by one of our churches to adore Jesus during times of Eucharistic exposition.

All the essential info

Guardian Handbook

We put together a comprehensive handbook for our Eucharistic guardians (and for those interested in becoming a guardian). Download the handbook today to learn more.

become a guardian

Sign up to be a guardian.

If you’re interested in learning more about becoming a guardian or to find out which hours need coverage, fill out this form and one of our team members will be in touch. If you prefer, you can also email [email protected].

Guardian Sign-up

Simply complete this form and one of our team members will be in touch. If you are interested in becoming a guardian for a specific hour, please indicate the day/time in your message.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is my commitment as a guardian?

This is a weekly commitment until you are no longer able to fulfill your commitment. If you are no longer able to maintain your weekly commitment as a guardian, please contact one of the Adoration Coordinators for the church where you are scheduled. (See contact numbers in the Handbook appendices.)

What if I can’t make my hour?

If a substitute is needed immediately or known to be needed in advance, you should first try to obtain a substitute on your own. The guardian roster/schedule can be used to obtain contact information. If you cannot find a substitute, please contact one of the Adoration Coordinators for the church where you are scheduled.

What if the next scheduled guardian doesn’t show up?

Before you leave the church, be sure that a scheduled guardian for the next hour has arrived. You should be able to do this by reviewing the sign-in sheet. If guardians have not signed in, consult the sign-up sheet to see who is scheduled and contact the guardians. If you are unable to make contact with the scheduled guardians, call the church office.

What about inclement weather?

Adoration will be canceled in the case of bad weather. The cancellation will follow the school closing for the respective church, as follows:

St. Bernadette – West Clermont
St. Mary – Bethel
St. Peter – New Richmond
St. Thomas More – West Clermont

Weather won't be the only reason for schools to be closed (e.g., electric off) and parishes have things come up. How do guardians receive information about adoration being canceled?

We will post any updates on this webpage and will email the guardians affected by a closure. So, in cases of inclement weather, school closures set the bar (and the coordinators will still email you). For any other cancellations, you’ll be notified!

Will adoration be canceled for holidays?

Yes. For select holidays. Please see the current listing of holiday closures for 2024 in this spreadsheet.

What happens if a funeral is scheduled in the church when adoration is to be taking place?

The answer to this depends on the site and the time of the funeral. Generally, in cases of a funeral, we will start adoration at the normal time and then repose the Blessed Sacrament during the funeral itself. Following the funeral, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed once again and the day continues as usual. If this is not the case, for some reason, we will try to let all the impacted guardians know.

We strongly encourage those who are scheduled to simply attend the funeral come to the Mass. Remember the Mass is the highest form of adoration.

If there are more than two guardians on my hour, do I need to find a sub if I cannot make my hour?

No. As long as you check with the other guardians to make sure they will be there. We always need at least 2 guardians present.

Can a lay person repose the Blessed Sacrament?

When members of the clergy are unavailable to repose the Blessed Sacrament, Fr. Tim has specific lay persons trained and tasked with reposing the Blessed Sacrament. Anybody tasked with reposing the Blessed Sacrament must be approved by Fr. Tim first.