PERPETUAL REMEMBRANCE
(The Eucharistic Candle Guild)

A Letter from Mother James

Dear Children, 
When a loved one passes away, family members and friends desire to give an expression of sympathy to the family.  They want to let the family be aware of their concern for them in this, their time of sorrow.  The Perpetual Eucharistic Candle Guild is a gift that lasts not for a month, a year, or even a decade, but as long as the grace of God is needed.

The person enrolled will share perpetually in the spiritual benefits of this Guild as noted below.  The burning of the candle before Jesus present in the Most Blessed Sacrament is a continual reminder of your loved one and also of your generosity to our Holy Order. 

Of course, membership in the Guild is not limited to deceased loved one.  We encourage you to enroll yourself and your loved ones so that you may all benefit in the Spritual Gifts Our Lord has to offer.  Sometimes, it is even a greater work of charity to enroll someone who has offended you.

"Pray for those who hate you and persecute you." 

May the Lord grant perpetual light to shine upon you, your loved ones and all those whom you enroll in the Guild.  And may Our Lady of Sorrows grant you comfort in your loss and may Our Lady of Perpetual Help assist you all those for whom you pray.

Sincerely,
Mother James 

Founding and Purpose of the Guild

The Eucharistic Candle Guild was founded over 50 years ago by the Poor Clares in the Cleveland Monastery, and its work of love continues to this day.  The purpose of the Guild is to embrace your loved ones, living or deceased, in the Sisters' community of life, love, sacrifice and prayer.

Spiritual Benefits

When you ask the Sisters to dedicate a candle for a loved one, the Sisters place the lit candle on the Altar of Adoration in cloister, and they remember him or her in a special way with the following Spiritual Benefits: 

          *     Monthly Triduum of Holy Masses
          *     A Special Day of prayer every month by the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration for Guild Members
          *     A share in the daily prayers, good works, and hours of adoation of all the Sisters in the Monastery
          *     Your offering is always present before Jesus, in the Blessed Sacrament in the burning of your candle

MEMBERSHIP

The memberships to the Guild are for any person you choose, living or deceased.  The offering you give helps the Sisters maintain the Candles and contributes to the cost of utilities and sustainance.

The Annual, one year, ordinary membership is $5.00 per person

The Annual Family Membership for one year is $15.00

The Perpetual Individual Membership is $35.00

The Perpetual Family Membership is $50.00