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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We are most grateful for all of you who have come to join in the “Sacrifice of the Mass”—and you are most welcome here to pray with this Catholic Community. For those who are Catholic & in a state of grace & in good standing with the Church you may approach HOLY COMMUNION. For our non-Catholic friends –we invite you to remain in your seats & make a “Spiritual Communion.” The Church reserves COMMUNION for practicing Catholics. Thank you for respecting our Catholic Tradition.


How to Receive 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).