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The 7 Intercessors Apostolate is a parish prayer initiative dedicated to lifting our families, children, grandchildren, godchildren, and parish youth in prayer before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.
How Does It Work?Seven Members. Seven Days. One Mission of Prayer.
- Join a group of seven: Members join dedicated groups of 7 (such as Fathers, Mothers, Single Men, or Single Women) and commit for one year.
- Commit to one Holy Hour each week: Each member chooses one day of the week, Monday through Sunday, to spend an hour in prayer before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.
- Pray for our loved ones: Each group compiles a shared list of loved ones (spouses, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, godchildren, nieces, nephews, or spiritual children) and prayer intentions to remember during their weekly Holy Hour.
- Support one another: If you cannot make your assigned day, you can swap days with another member in your group or request coverage from a parish pool of substitutes ("subs"). As a last resort, you can hold the Holy Hour at home.
- Stay connected: Each group has an Anchor (Moderator) who helps coordinate schedules, communicate updates, and organize periodic check-ins.
Why Eucharistic Adoration?
When we sit in silence before the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, we bring our hopes, anxieties, and deepest intercessions directly to the heart of Our Lord:- Intercede for Faith and Protection: Ask for the spiritual strength, moral courage, and emotional well-being our young people need to fight temptation.
- Surrender Your Worries: Bring concerns about health, schooling, career, or faith journeys to Jesus and place them safely in His hands.
- Set an Example of Prayer: Show the next generation that quiet, faithful prayer is the bedrock of a Christian life.
- Receive Peace and Renewal: Find rest and spiritual strength in Christ's presence.
Who Can Participate?
All parishioners who wish to support our families and youth through prayer are welcome to consider participating.
- Fathers & Married Men: Join a Fathers' group to stand as spiritual guardians and lift up your wives, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and godchildren.
- Mothers & Married Women: Join a Mothers' group to offer maternal intercession for your husbands, children, grandchildren, and extended family.
- Single Men & Single Women: Join dedicated groups of 7 to offer your prayers and spiritual fatherhood/motherhood for your godchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, and the youth of our parish community.
- Grandparents & Godparents: Fulfill your sacred calling to guide, love, and spiritually sustain those entrusted to your care.
- Group Anchors & Substitutes: Step forward to help coordinate a group of 7, or sign up as a substitute to step in when a member needs coverage.
Adoration Details
Location: St. Carlo Acutis Adoration Chapel (2nd floor of the parish offices)
Days: Monday through Sunday
Hours: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM (choose the hour on your assigned day that fits your schedule)
Even if you cannot commit to a regular group at this time, you are still welcome to visit the chapel for quiet prayer or volunteer as a substitute.
Ready to Join?
Your one hour of faithful prayer each week can make a lasting spiritual difference in the lives of our families and young people.
Whether you wish to join a group, serve as an Anchor, or volunteer as a substitute, we invite you to take part in this mission of prayer.
For more information or assistance with registration, please contact the parish office at 973-729-6107.
Let us unite in prayer and place the next generation in the loving hands of Jesus.