Eucharist
The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist (Holy Communion) is “the source and summit of the Christian life.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1324). During the Mass, we gather around the Lord’s table and remember Christ’s Passion, sacrifice on the cross, His Resurrection, and His Ascension as Jesus instructed us during the Last Supper.
As Catholics, we believe in transubstantiation - the transformation of bread and wine into the true Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. We ask that only “properly disposed” Catholics receive Holy Communion. This means that the receiving of Jesus’ Body and Blood is set aside for Catholics who are in right relationship with God and with one another. The intention here is not to dissuade anyone from receiving Communion; rather, it is an invitation to heal what is broken, creating a suitable environment for Jesus. The Church recommends going to Confession regularly prior to receiving Communion during Mass.
Spend some quiet time with Our Lord
First Friday:
Solemn Eucharistic Adoration after the 8:00am Mass ( approximately 8:30am) until 11:00am AM.
At 11:00am the Eucharistic Adoration will conclude with the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Benediction.
Please remember that a plenary indulgence is granted to the faithful who spend a half hour in adoration.
Daily Adoration:
Every weekday at 7:00am
Deacon Alan will preside every day except Tuesdays when Fr Ashley, or
another priest or deacon, will preside.