I dream of a “missionary option”, that is, a missionary impulse capable of transforming everything, so that the Church’s customs, ways of doing things, times and schedules, language and structures can be suitably channeled for the evangelization of today’s world rather than for her self-preservation. – Pope Francis, EVANGELII GAUDIUM
Our Adoration Chapel is a unique space both at St. John and in the local community. Here, within the safe confines of our campus, a beacon of our faith, the Blessed Sacrament, is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for adoration and worship. By providing this reflective and deeply personal connection to Jesus and the Catholic faith to the community, we are serving God and His mission for us. It is well-used, with people praying at all hours of the day and night.
Given its importance to our Parish Family and those surrounding us, the Adoration Chapel was selected as the first physical space to receive our renovation planning priority. We have already installed new air conditioning and lighting systems to make it comfortable and inviting. Next, we will be closing the Chapel next week for one week, Monday, December 7th, 2015, through Friday, December 11th, 2015, to install a new floor, deploy an electric covering system for the Blessed Sacrament window (which will allow those that have physical limitations to adore and pray), and ensure the Chapel is fully finished and painted. This is more than just a renovation. It is a labor of love to provide the healing and loving mercy of our faith for all those looking for acceptance and support, even at 2 in the morning.
While we have begun the work our current blessings have allowed us to accomplish for the Build Our Future, Serve Our Past capital campaign, we still need our entire Parish Family to give in order to reach our additional goals. If you have any questions, please contact Joe Lichwalla, the Campaign Coordinator at 239-495-2001 or email: [email protected].
You can also learn more information about the Campaign at: www.sjecc.com/future