"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." (Pope Benedict XVI, February 22, 2007 )

Immaculate Heart of Mary, Auburn

Sacred Heart Church, Auburn, Second Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., there is exposition and adoration of the blessed sacrament, the praying of the rosary, and evening prayer

St. Michael Parish, Augusta

St. Denis, Whitefield, First Friday of the month from 7 to 8 p.m.

St. Francis Xavier, Winthrop, Tuesday 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

St. Monica Chapel (next to St. Augustine Church), Friday Noon to 1 p.m.; First Friday of the month from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday 4 to 5 p.m.

St. Paul the Apostle, Bangor

St. Gabriel, Winterport, Friday 1 to 3 p.m.

St. John, Bangor, Wednesday 6 to 7 p.m.

St. Joseph, Brewer, Tuesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Adoration but not exposition of the Blessed Sacrament)

All Saints, Brunswick

St. Charles Borromeo, Brunswick - Join campus ministry and young adults from the area for a weekly holy hour from 7 to 8 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo on the second and fourth Fridays of the month. The adoration consists of some praise and worship mixed in with silence, a brief reflection by the attending priest and the opportunity to go to reconciliation. Young adult social gatherings follow the holy hour each week.

St. Mary, Bath - Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. following the 8 a.m. Mass. Recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet and other prayers are included.

Sacred Heart Eucharistic Adoration Chapel, 33 Pleasant Street, Brunswick - Adoration Hours: Sunday 6 to 11 p.m.; Monday 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Tuesday 4 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Thursday 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 6 a.m. to noon.

If you would like to signup to become a regular adorer, contact Kelly at 725-4011 or Joann Finn at 443-9343.

Parish of the Precious Blood, Caribou

Holy Rosary Church, Caribou, Friday 2 to 4 p.m.

Our Lady of the Lake, Portage, First Friday of even number months at 7 p.m.

St. Mark, Ashland, First Friday of odd number months at 7 p.m.

St. Mary, Presque Isle, Holy Hour for Vocations First Friday 9 to 10 a.m.; Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and adoration on the other Fridays.

St. Denis, Fort Fairfield, Saturdays from 1 to 2 p.m. at the rectory

St. Joseph, Ellsworth

Thursdays 3 to 4 p.m. (An hour of adoration to pray for priests)

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Fryeburg

Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., followed by Mass at 6:30 p.m.

St. John Vianney, Fort Kent

St. Charles Borromeo Church, St. Francis, rosary and adoration the first Sunday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

St. Rose of Lima, Jay

First and third Fridays of the month from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Ascension of the Lord, Kittery

Saint Christopher, York, first Friday of the month beginning at 8:30 a.m. until Saturday at 7:30 a.m. Also, third Monday of each month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Saint Raphael, Kittery, third Friday of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the chapel

Prince of Peace, Lewiston

Holy Cross Church Rivier Chapel - Sunday 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Thursday 8 a.m. to Saturday 3 p.m.

Guardians are needed for Sunday 3 to 4 p.m.; Monday 9 p.m.; Thursday 5 p.m. & 11 p.m.; Friday 3 a.m., 4 a.m., 7 p.m., 10 p.m. and 11 p.m.; and Saturday midnight, 2 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Note that adoration is canceled for the duration of any winter parking bans in Lewiston.

For more information or to sign up for an hour, call: Connie 784-2180, Margaret 783-0534 or Veronica 784-6317.

St. Matthew, Limerick

First Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. followed by devotions.

Notre Dame du Mont Carmel, Madawaska

St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Madawaska, Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Christ the Divine Mercy, Millinocket

St. Martin of Tours Church, Millinocket, Wednesday 6 p.m. (in the chapel)

Parish of the Resurrection of the Lord, Old Town

Queen of Peace Chapel every Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy hour from 11 a.m. to noon at Holy Family Church.

Every Monday night a group gathers in the Queen of Peace Chapel at Holy Family Church to pray from 6:45—7:45 p.m. Everyone is invited to join us in the recitation of the rosary, divine mercy, and other prayers.

St. Agnes, Pittsfield

First Wednesday of the month from 6 to 7 p.m.

St. Joseph, Portland

Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m.

St. Louis, Portland

Thursday evenings following 6:30 p.m. Mass

St. Pius X, Portland

Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the church. Volunteers are needed to sign up for a regular weekly hour. If you can help, please call Mary @ 797-7026 x 211.

Our Lady of the Valley, Saint Agatha

Montfort Heights Senior Housing, Friday 3 to 4 p.m.

St. Luce, Frenchville, first Friday of the month from 3 to 4 p.m.

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration of Southern Maine, Saco

The chapel at 27 Thornton Avenue is open 24/7.