Eucharist

One of the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church, the Eucharist is a ritual in which, according to Catholic theology, bread and wine blessed by a priest really become the body, blood, soul and divinity of Jesus Christ.

Eucharist for the Sick 

If you are homebound and unable to receive the Eucharist, please let us know. We have Eucharistic Ministers who will bring Jesus to you whether in a nursing home, the hospital or at home. Email Gary & Lucy Lyles by clicking here. or call the office at 443.920.9191. 

Low Gluten Hosts at Mass

Beginning the 3rd week of Advent, 2022, there will be a ciborium dedicated to low-gluten Hosts. These Hosts are approved for the Eucharist by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and have a gluten content of less than 0.001%. Those who, for medical reasons, need to receive a low-gluten Host, should identify themselves to the Celebrant. People are asked not to bring their own Hosts in pyxes, as we need to be certain that we are using valid matter for the Eucharist, and not all companies manufacture exclusively for the Catholic Mass.

Contact Steve Cox for more information at coxs@saintjoseph.cc.