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St. Joseph Catholic Church

1875 S C R 700 W
North Vernon, IN 47265

Rev. Jonathan P. Meyer, Administrator

Office Hours:

Monday Office closed
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:30 AM till 12:30 PM

St. Joseph Rectory Phone: 812-346-4783
Fax: 812-352-9033

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If I commit to an hour of perpetual adoration what do I do if I cannot make the hour?

Committing to an hour in the chapel is a serious commitment. We ask that you take this commitment very seriously. When you commit to an hour it needs to be a time that will work in your schedule on a weekly basis. It is a requirement that there be two adorers (guardians) in the chapel for every hour; so we need all adorers to strive to be sure they are present for their hour. However, there will be times you will not be able to be there: vacation, sickness, family emergencies, etc. If you cannot be in the chapel for your scheduled hour you have some options. Here are your options: You can find a substitute yourself. -Ask a family member to fill your spot. -Call a friend and ask them to cover for you. -Use the Substitution List that will be compiled. You can contact the Hourly Coordinators. -These are individual who will be looking over 6 hour periods of time and making sure these hours are covered. -They will strive to find a sub for you or go themselves. You can call Head Coordinators. -These are individuals who look over all the hours. -They will strive to find a sub or go themselves. You can call the Priest. -He will come at all costs, if able. You can adjust your schedule. -Put our Lord in front of your activities. You can contact the “other” person assigned to that hour. -Strive to get “assurance” that they will be present. -Get a total assurance so our Lord is not left alone. The overall theme concerning substitutions is this: -There are a lot of options (see above). -Just do it (find someone-anyone). -Be not afraid (Sign up for an hour-God provides!). Tentative Calendar of Important Dates: Sat/Sun. Sept 11-12 Commitment Weekend All Catholics in Jennings County will be asked to select an hour on a certain day and time. Mon/Tues. Sept 13-14 Phone Call Bank Personal phone calls will be made to confirm specific hours with each adorer. Post cards will be sent to each home to confirm in a hard copy manner. Sat/Sun. Sept 18-19 Exposure Weekend Any holes in the schedule, hopefully few, will be shown and posted. Parishioners will be asked to step up to the challenge of filling any open spots. Sat/Sun Sept 25-26 Final Weekend All adorers (guardians) will be given packets of specific info and final schedules. Sat Oct 2 Opening Day The chapel will open this day after a solemn Mass celebrated in the morning!
Keep PRAYING for the success of Perpetual Adoration!
“In the Sacrament of the Eucharist the Savior, who took flesh in Mary’s womb twenty centuries ago, continues to offer Himself to humanity as the source of Divine Life.” -Pope John Paul II