Serrans plan Adoration for vocations Nov 22-23

The Serra Club of Akron will host a special Eucharxstic Adoration on Sunday, November 22, and the following Monday to pray for and encourage vocations. Exposition will begin at noon and continue through the day with prayer and adoration until 8 p.m. Adoration will resume Monday after the 7 a.m. Mass with Solemn Benediction at 7 p.m. Monday. .

Individuals and organizations are asked to consider sponsoring one hour or more of prayer throughout the day. Call the rectory at 330-724-] 263, or John Amedeo at 330-773-6041 to sign up. Email: amedeo@integrity.com.

The Monstrance to be used was blessed by John Paul II in 2004 and is provided by the Vocation Office of the Cleveland Diocese. It is provided for use especially for vocations

This devotion stems from Pope John Paul II's desire for all Catholics to pray for and encourage vocations

St. Paul has adoration each Tuesday after the 7 a.m. Mass until noon.

Pope Benedict XVI stresses the importance of Eucharistic Adoration:

"In a world where there is so much noise, so much bewilderment, there is a need for silent adoration of Jesus concealed in the Host. Be assiduous in the prayer of adoration and teach it to the faithful. It is a source of comfort and light, particularly to those who are suffering."