The Eucharist is one of the Sacraments of Initiation (along with Baptism and Confirmation). Often called 'communion,' the Eucharist is the very source of our entire lives as Catholics. We say that because the Eucharist really is the body, blood, soul, and divinity of Jesus Christ. This is not just a symbol. In the Sacrament, the very essence or substance of the bread and wine is completely changed. Because the Eucharist is Christ Himself, we say that the Eucharist is "the source and summit" of the Christian life.

Celebrating Eucharist at St. Thomas More

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Become a Catholic- for adults looking to receive the Eucharist for the first time.
First Eucharist-for children and teens looking to receive the Eucharist for the first time.
Unable to Come to Mass? - Contact Agnes Gulik, in the parish, office to make arrangements to have the Eucharist brought to you at your home or to your nursing home. 

Understood simply, Eucharistic Adoration is adoring or honouring the Eucharistic Presence of Christ.

Adoration is when we go to the church and pray in front of the Blessed Sacrament.

You can go any time into the church to privately pray before the tabernacle, like a private adoration. But when people speak of adoration, they usually mean going to church during the time when the parish has Adoration with Exposition scheduled. This is when the priest or deacon takes one Host out of the tabernacle and puts it in a special holder called a "monstrance" that is placed on the altar. The monstrance has a round glass window that the Host is placed in, so that it is exposed, or visible, to the people. Parishioners (or anyone, really) are encouraged to come during Adoration with Exposition. The people are "adoring," or worshipping, Christ in His Real Presence in the Eucharist. You can come anytime during the Adoration period, and stay as long or as short as you wish. While you are there sitting quietly in the pew before the Real Presence, you can pray, read spiritual books, meditate on a mystery of the faith, ponder God's will for us, etc
Adoration at St. Thomas More is in our chapel on Wednesdays beginning at 9:00am and ending with special prayers called "Benediction" at 4:00pm.  Come and adore.

Adoration Guardians are those who are willing to come at a set time each week to pray in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.  Most Guardians choose a half hour or hour time slot between 9:00am and 4:00pm.  Would you like to plan a weekly date with Jesus?  When can you visit?  Contact Sharon Hall to sign up.