Solemnity of Corpus Christi: spend time in adoration

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The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ – Corpus Christi – is traditionally a time for Eucharistic Adoration and Processions.
Bishop Joseph Kopacz has invited all deaneries and parishes to participate in this tradition by coordinating local celebrations of adoration.
In his letter inviting parishes to schedule adoration and Benediction the bishop pointed out that this kind of prayer is appropriate at all times, but especially in June as the church celebrates so many ordination anniversaries.
The letter reads: During the month of June we will honor several of our priests who are celebrating significant anniversaries of ordination. Devoting time for the faithful to gather in our churches for adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is an excellent way to honor these men and another opportunity for the faithful to gather and increase reverence for the Holy Eucharist.
Parishes and deaneries were asked to coordinate at the very least two hours of adoration on Saturday, June 21.
It is most fitting to devote time to our Lord in this great gift to His Church: his Body and Blood in the Blessed Sacrament.
Here are some opportunities to join in adoration around Corpus Christi.

  • Clarksdale – St. Elizabeth, adoration, Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m. – noon closing with Benediction.
  • Cleveland – Our Lady of Victories, adoration, Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m. – noon.
  • Grenada – St. Peter, adoration Sunday, June 22, 6 – 7 p.m.
  • Greenville – St. Joseph, adoration Thursday, June 19, 7 p.m. – Saturday, June 21, 11 a.m., closing with Benediction.
  • Greenwood – St. Francis, adoration, Saturday, June 21, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. with reposition of the Blessed Sacrament.
  • Greenwood – Immaculate Heart of Mary, adoration Friday, June 20, 1 – 6 p.m., closing with Benediction.
  • Hernando – Holy Spirit, adoration, Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m. – noon.
  • Jackson – Cathedral of St. Peter, adoration Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m. – noon and  3 – 4 p.m.
  • Jackson – Christ the King, adoration, Sunday, June 22, 10 a.m. – noon.
  • Jackson – St. Richard, adoration Saturday, June 21, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
  • Jackson – St. Therese, adoration Saturday, June 21, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. closing with Benediction.
  • Natchez – Basilica of St. Mary, adoration with Benediction Sunday, June 22, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Olive Branch  – Queen of Peace, adoration Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m. – noon.
  • OXFORD – St. John, adoration Sunday, June 22, 3 – 5 p.m. (Confession during adoration) followed by evening Mass.
  • Southaven  – Christ the King, Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m. – noon.
  • Tupelo – St. James, adoration Sunday, June 22, 6 p.m. – Monday, June 23, 6 p.m.