Commit to a scheduled slot to spend time in prayer with the Blessed Sacrament from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday-Thursday evenings, or overnight from 9 p.m.-6 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month. 

For more information contact Rosa Armendariz

WHAT IS EUCHARISTIC ADORATION?

During Eucharistic Adoration, the faithful pray to Jesus Christ, who is present in the Eucharist. The Eucharist, also referred to as the Blessed Sacrament, is typically kept in a tabernacle at your parish church.

While it is true that you can pray to God anywhere and that He is always within you, it is especially powerful to adore Jesus in the Eucharist. In the presence of the Eucharist, we pray to the power and sacrifice that it represents — the body of Jesus, who gave His life so that we may live.

It is His body, blood, soul and divinity that is really, truly, and substantially present in the Eucharist.

We adore and receive the Eucharist in communion at Mass, which is the most beautiful act of worship that we have as Catholics. We have Jesus truly present in all of the tabernacles around the world. We can continue to adore Him in the Eucharist after Mass in a quiet time of prayer and contemplation on Who we have just received. Being in the presence of the body, blood, soul and divinity of Jesus Christ gives spiritual strength and nourishment in a uniquely powerful way.

HOW DO YOU ADORE THE EUCHARIST?

There are many ways to approach prayer in the presence of the Eucharist. You might have a personal conversation with the Lord, pray the rosary or a favorite devotional chaplet, such as the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, read scripture or simply sit in silence with Jesus. The most important thing is the spending of time with the Lord!

WHAT ARE HOLY HOURS?

Holy hours are the Roman Catholic devotional tradition of spending an hour in Eucharistic Adoration in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. The bishops of the United States have created a variety of Holy Hours that focus our prayer to Jesus Christ on peace, life, vocations, and other topics that are at the heart of the life of the Church and the world. You can find them HERE.

YOU ARE INVITED TO MAKE A HOLY HOUR BEFORE THE BLESSED SACRAMENT TODAY!

PERPETUAL ADORATION

Perpetual Adoration for the West Deanery takes place 24/7 at the Divine Mercy Chapel located at St. Michael Parish, 3360 W. 30th Street, Indianapolis, IN.

For more information contact Mirian Garcia

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Join us if you like to knit or crochet for a cause. We make shawls to be given to the bereaved, homebound and sick. Other items may be made for the needy in our community. Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month in the Church Parlor.

For more information contact Cathy Drzewiecki

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To subscribe to the Prayer  Tree contact Bernie Heim. 

If you are in need of Prayer, please fill out the Prayer Request Form

A Small Church Community (SCC) is a small group of adults, and at times children, who gather to reflect on their lives in the light of the Gospel and to share their Christian faith through prayer, friendship, and service. The early Christians gathered in small groups that allowed deep conversations about faith and life. Today, SCCs facilitate this in the presence of trusted friends. Relationships are formed in which listening and genuine communication are nurtured. The connection of faith and life leads to action on behalf of others. Although each SCC is unique in its membership, style, and meeting format, every SCC contains thefollowing elements:

Prayer: Individual and group prayers are essential to the life of the community.

Support: As groups become bonded,support and concern for each other is a natural outcome.

Reflection: Challenging each other to reach a deeper understanding of the Gospels and the relevance they have in our lives today.

Learning: Materials and study questions enrich understanding of the scriptures.

Participation: SCCs are an essential part of the broader St. Monica community and universal church. Groups are encouraged to participate in activities that help strengthen the greater good of all.

Action: Striving to further the mission of Jesus and deepen relationships with God.

For more information about Small Church Communities please contact Paula Paul for English

For Spanish contact Antonio Vazquez

Small Church Communities Resources

Ascension Press-Check out 38 different small group programs to choose from including The Great Adventure Bible Timeline. 

Formed-Free weekly Sunday Gospel reflection on the main page and more digital content including hundreds of Catholic video programs, movies, audio, and e-books.

Word on Fire-Videos from Bishop Robert Barron inculding the popular Catholicism series featuring additional commentary, questions for understanding and application.

Little Rock Scripture Study-Tons of great resources for studying the Scriptures.

Renew International-Renew has a long list of programming, coupled with generous amounts of material available for purchase.

Paulist Evangelization Ministries-A variety of parish-based small group programs.

Focus on the spiritual growth of the parish by offering parish missions and other activities to help St. Monica grow in our love of Jesus Christ. The Spiritual Life Committee meets the first Wednesday of every month in the Holy Family Room.

For more information contact Paula Paul. 

Work with couples on one of the happiest days of their lives by serving as the liaison between the couple and St. Monica, and attending rehearsals and weddings. 

For more information contact 

Joyce Brooks for English or 

Ana Ortega for Spanish.