I hunger for the bread of God, the flesh of Jesus Christ ... I long to drink of his blood, the gift of unending love.
-St. Ignatius of Antioch
"I throw myself at the foot of the Tabernacle like a dog at the foot of his Master." -St. John Vianney
Listen to Fr. Simon's homily on Real Presence and Reverence to the Holy Eucharist. HERE
(Read the Coronavirus/COVID-19 Guidelines Here)
Catholic Core Belief About the Eucharist:
The Holy Eucharist is the "source and summit of the Christian life" (LG 11, CCC 1324). We, Catholics believe in the Real Presence.
The Holy Eucharist is not a symbol or a reminder. The Holy Eucharist is Lord Jesus Christ truly present, his Body under the form of bread, the Blessed Sacrament, and his Blood under the form of wine, the Precious Blood. It is the "Heart of the Heart of God" (Fr. Simon referencing to approved Eucharistic miracles). It is the sacrament in which Lord Jesus is truly present - Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity under the appearances of bread and wine.
Preparation for Receiving Holy Communion:
Important Notice: Due to the covid-19 pandemic, our St. Lambert Parish follows the Archbishop's guidlines in receiving the Sacred Host during Communion. Please read the "Reopening Guidlines" HERE.
Please also understand that compliance is essential for our continued permission to celebrate the sacraments and to allow the volunteer crew to clean and disinfect between Masses. We appreciate your full cooperation and patience.
Non Catholic and Fellow Christians:
Because Catholics believe that the celebration of the Holy Eucharist is a sign of the reality of the oneness of faith, life, and worship, members of those churches with whom we are not yet fully united are ordinarily NOT admitted to Holy Communion. You may stay seated in the pews and may not to come to the altar.
Those who will not Receive Holy Communion:
All who are not receiving Holy Communion are encouraged to express in their hearts a prayerful desire for unity with the Lord Jesus and with one another. We welcome to St. Lambert Parish and to the celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass those who do not share our faith in Lord Jesus Christ. While we cannot admit them to Holy Communion, we ask them to offer their prayers for the peace and the unity of the human family.
Listen to Fr. Simon's homily on Real Presence and Reverence to the Holy Eucharist. HERE