St. Monica Parish NEPA

Holy Communion is the most important sacrament of all. Just as food sustains our physical life, the Eucharist sustains our spiritual life.
Both forms of Communion are offered at St. Monica Parish.

The week of the first Friday of every month, Communion is brought to those who are unable to participate in Sunday Mass. Please notify the parish office if you would like Communion brought to you.

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Receiving Holy Communion from the Chalice

You are most welcome to receive communion under both species-- the host and the chalice. Some people are allergic to the gluten in the wheat-- it is permissable to go directly to the chalice. Normally one should receive from the host and then from the chalice. Before receiving both the host and the chalice, you should bow reverently as the Priest or Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion says "The Body of Christ" and "The Blood of Christ" to which you respond "Amen"-- which means "I believe" (that before me is the real presence of Jesus Christ).

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St. Monica Parish First Holy Communion Class May 1, 2011

1^st Row (L-R): Ethan Chesna, Elizabeth Sheeder, Sammy Supey, Grace Ross, Grace Washney, Jeffrey Kocher, Sierra Smith

2^nd Row: Kyra Britzke, Ava Gonzales, Abigail Oliver, Olivia Lewis, Christian Esposito, Lydia Pealer

3^rd Row: Colby Gashi, Karly Milazzo, Dylan Ostroski, Jesse Mikoliczyk, Maria Amato, Amber Timinski, Cael Heck, Sydney Kruszka, Christina Kosco

4^th Row: Ninarose Lewko, Director of Music, Mary Jean Vikara, Teacher, Fr. Leo McKernan, Pastor, Mary Ellen McNeely, Teacher, Sandra Nardell, Teacher, Elaine Kelley, Religious Education Coordinator