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COMMUNION UNDER BOTH SPECIES (BREAD & WINE)
Recently, under the authority of Bishop Gregory Parkes, we resumed serving Holy Communion under both species, meaning both the bread and wine.

The practice of serving from the cup was halted after the start of the pandemic for health and safety reasons. As you make the decision whether or not to do so, there are some things to remember and consider as we follow the diocesan guidelines.

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Please note the following:
 

• The Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are the priest and the deacon. They will serve the consecrated body at the center aisle. 

• The Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion will serve the precious blood from the cup and will position themselves at the far end of the sanctuary to the right and left.

• As the faithful approach to receive communion at the center aisle, they first bow their head.

  This gesture expresses our reverence and honor to Christ who comes to us as spiritual food. Then the priest or d