Holy Eucharist

At Mass we recreate the Last Supper where Jesus brings is disciples together to break bread and drink of the cup that will become Jesus in the Most Precious Body and Blood at Mass.  Jesus left us this gift so that we might be physically and spiritually "fed" weekly, if not daily, to strengthen us for our work in the world.

Roman Catholic Church teachings say Jesus "is truly present" in the consecrated Communion wafer and wine, also known as the Eucharist, (which means thanksgiving) each time parishioners receive them. The bread and wine become the body, blood, soul and divinity of Jesus, according to Catholic doctrine so great reverence should be shown when receiving communion whether in the form of the precious body or blood of Christ.

 

Low-Gluten Hosts

We have low-gluten hosts available at both St. Mary and St. Helen's for those who require it at all of our Masses.  The Holy Mothers Collaborative uses the host with the lowest gluten currently available with .002 % (< 20ppm) gluten. 

To receive a low gluten host at any of our Masses,
please just request low gluten when you approach the altar for communion and the Priest or Extraordinary Minister
will provide one for you from
a seperate vessel where you will take it out so there is
no cross-contamination from those who have handling traditional hosts.

  There is no 100%  "gluten free" host used in the Catholic Mass,
to learn why that is click here.   


 

Holy Communion for the Sick & Homebound

For Parishioners in the Hanover and Norwell area who cannot attend Mass due to illness or physical incapacity, we have Extraordinary Ministers who can bring Holy Communion to you periodically.

Please contact Jane Beal at rbjeb1981@verizon.net or
call the parish office
with your information so we can schedule
someone to come out to visit.

If you are looking for First Holy Communion Information, please check our Youth Faith Formation Page.