Eucharist

Eucharist: An Introduction by Fr. Curtis

The Sacrament of the Eucharist is the Real Presence of Christ in the form of bread and wine. During the Eucharistic Prayer at Mass, the bread and wine on the altar become the sacramental Body and Blood of Christ and continue to be so beyond the Eucharistic liturgy. Thus, while the Precious Blood is consumed during or right after Mass, the Body of Christ is reserved in a tabernacle—to be available to take to the Sick who cannot be present and to provide a focus for our worship of Christ outside the Mass. Receiving First Communion and then continuing to receive the Eucharist when participating in Mass is both a sign of ones unity with Christ and his Church and also a strengthening of that unity. With Baptism and Confirmation, the Eucharist is considered a Sacrament of Christian Initiation.

Anyone who cannot attend Mass because of illness or age and would like to receive Holy Communion should contact the Simon Parish Center. Eucharistic Ministers can bring Holy Communion to parishioners who cannot attend church including the hospitalized, homebound, and nursing home residents.

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