· Remember to silence, turn off, and put away your
cell phones, tablets, and gaming devices prior to
the start of Mass.
· Keep in mind the Communion fast—we are to
fast from food and drink (water and
medicine excluded) one hour before
receiving Holy Communion. This includes
chewing gum. Let us prepare our body and soul to
worthily receive our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament
· At Holy Cross, Holy Communion is administered
under both species (form of bread and wine) by
means of Intinction. The priest will dip the
sacred Host into the Precious Blood and place
the Host on your tongue. If you wish to receive by
another manner, please make sure that is made evident
when you come forward in line.
· When we are in the church (specifically in the
presence of the Blessed Sacrament), we should
keep our volume to a reverential whisper, if
conversation is necessary. This is to promote
prayer with Christ in the Eucharist and to
prepare our hearts and minds for Mass. Community time
is best for after Mass in the vestibule or outside the
church. Thank you for your mindfulness.
