St. Jude the Apostle

CHANGE IN THE DISTRIBUTION OF HOLY COMMUNION

Beginning Easter weekend, the distribution of Holy Communion will take place at the base of the sanctuary steps, all of us coming to the Lord in the same direction: toward the altar, toward the Crucifix, toward the Tabernacle, toward the Lord. There will no longer be distribution stations near the vestibule. The entire parish proceeding toward the Altar of Sacrifice will increase our Eucharistic unity as a parish family and deepen our reverence for our Eucharistic Lord. Also, we will come forward to receive our Eucharistic Lord from the center aisle, returning to our pews by the side aisles. Please note: the side doors will not be available for exiting during the distribution of Holy Communion, as no one should be leaving church immediately after Communion. After the Eucharist has been distributed at the front, the Priest, Deacon, or Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion will come to the pews to give Communion to individuals unable to come forward to receive.