The Return of the Chalice
                                        Beginning on the Solemnity of Corpus Christ: June 10

The Lord our God has given Himself to us in one and unique Eucharistic Sacrifice at the Last Supper. We read in the Gospels that Jesus tells His disciples to “take and eat for this is my body” and “take and drink for this is my blood.” He commands His followers to do this “in memory of me.” 
 
We are His followers, hence we are also invited to an intimate union with Christ at the Eucharistic Banquet. Conscious of not being in a state of unconfessed serious sin, we are encouraged to partake of the same sacrifice of body and blood. 
 
After careful consideration, Cardinal Sean has lifted the restriction on the distribution of the Precious Blood. Beginning June 10, on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, we will again be  distributing the Precious Blood of our Lord Jesus.
 
Since our Lord is truly and fully present in each—the Host AND the Precious Blood—we may receive Him under both or one of these species. If there are any concerns that may prevent you from receiving under both species, you are welcome to receive the host only. Receiving under both species is simply an invitation, not a requirement. When approaching the minister of Holy Communion, please approach with faith-filled reverence. At the words “The Blood of Christ” which the minister will say, the only proper response is “Amen.” At the amen, we make an act of faith to believe that the wine is truly His Precious Blood.
 
Please note that while it may be an attractive option for some, the practice of intinction—dipping the host in the chalice—is not permitted.