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musicmantg11
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At your parish, do they offer the Blood of Christ to everyone in the communion procession as well as the Body of Christ? If so, how many chalices of wine do they use?
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puzzleannie
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only on holy days and solemnities, and Sundays in the Christmas and Easter seasons, two ministers of the cup on either side of the altar, two in the back of church (two ministers of the cup for each communion ministers)
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passus
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We distribute Holy Communion under both species at our Church for both weekday and Sunday Masses. The number of cups varies depending on the size of the congregation, but for our biggest Sunday Mass (at 10 AM), there are six cups for a congregation of about 500, give or take 50.At your parish, do they offer the Blood of Christ to everyone in the communion procession as well as the Body of Christ? If so, how many chalices of wine do they use?
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EasterJoy
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It depends on the size of the crowd, but when the church is full, there are six cups used (for three stations at which the Body of Christ is distributed), not counting the chalice used by the celebrant, which is left on the altar. When attendance is low, two are used, one for each side of church.
As to whether both species are offered to everyone, that depends on whether or not the Precious Blood runs out before the number of communicants do. Father does not want to consecrate so much as to leave a great amount to be consumed after everyone has received, so sometimes it does run out.
As to whether both species are offered to everyone, that depends on whether or not the Precious Blood runs out before the number of communicants do. Father does not want to consecrate so much as to leave a great amount to be consumed after everyone has received, so sometimes it does run out.
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Phemie
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Yes at every Mass.
Daily Mass (~ 7-10 people): Fr. and one EMHC for the chalice
Anticipated Sunday Mass (~30-45 people): Fr. and one EMHC for the chalice
Sunday Mass (~100-120 people) or Christmas, Easter Vigil: Fr. and an EMHC for the Body of Christ and two EMHCs for the chalices.
Daily Mass (~ 7-10 people): Fr. and one EMHC for the chalice
Anticipated Sunday Mass (~30-45 people): Fr. and one EMHC for the chalice
Sunday Mass (~100-120 people) or Christmas, Easter Vigil: Fr. and an EMHC for the Body of Christ and two EMHCs for the chalices.
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musicmantg11
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I would like to ask Father if we could receive both the body and blood at the weekend Masses (at least the Sunday Mass). But the only problem is, we only have 1 chalice and that is the his. I’m sure he wouldn’t mind if we used it for everyone also but don’t we need two (for both sides of the communion procession)?
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musicmantg11
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I would like to ask Father if we could receive both the body and blood at the weekend Masses (at least the Sunday Mass). But the only problem is, we only have 1 chalice and that is the his. I’m sure he wouldn’t mind if we used it for everyone also but don’t we need two (for both sides of the communion procession)?
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passus
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It depends on how big your church is. Logistically speaking, it may simply be beyond the constraints of reasonable time to make all those who wish to receive the Precious Blood to wait in one huge line. Also, his chalice might not be able to hold enough for the entire church to receive. He may also not be willing to expend the money to purchase enough sacramental wine for the whole congregation to receive.
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musicmantg11
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Our church is small. The weekend Masses have about 60-70 people each Mass. Here is a general design:
Statue of Mary Altar Tabernacle
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The priest stands right below the last step to distribute communion. People form 2 lines to receive the body of Christ. Any ideas for where one Eucharistic Minister would stand to distribute the Blood of Christ so that people from each side of the aisle would be able to receive?
Statue of Mary Altar Tabernacle
3 Steps***
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Phemie
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At our anticipated Sunday Mass we have about 30 but sometimes up to 50. Not everyone receives from the chalice so we have 1 EMHC who stands on the left, just below the steps, probably close to the end of that left hand pew. We try to get people to only form one line to receive the Body of Christ then they can opt to turn left to go receive the Precious Blood &/or to return to their pew in that column of pews or turn right to return to their pew in the column of pews to the right.Our church is small. The weekend Masses have about 60-70 people each Mass. Here is a general design:
Statue of Mary Altar Tabernacle
3 Steps***
The priest stands right below the last step to distribute communion. People form 2 lines to receive the body of Christ. Any ideas for where one Eucharistic Minister would stand to distribute the Blood of Christ so that people from each side of the aisle would be able to receive?Code:Pews Aisle Pews
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Br.Rich_SFO
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It would work better if there is two Chalices for every one Minister distributing the Host. However it would be possible to have only one chalice on one side. Father would have to instruct that those who wanted to receive under both forms should be in the left line and those that do not in the right. Even at our church not every person receives under both forms, maybe 3 out of 5.I would like to ask Father if we could receive both the body and blood at the weekend Masses (at least the Sunday Mass). But the only problem is, we only have 1 chalice and that is the his. I’m sure he wouldn’t mind if we used it for everyone also but don’t we need two (for both sides of the communion procession)?
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chrisb
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Grace and Peace,It would work better if there is two Chalices for every one Minister distributing the Host. However it would be possible to have only one chalice on one side. Father would have to instruct that those who wanted to receive under both forms should be in the left line and those that do not in the right. Even at our church not every person receives under both forms, maybe 3 out of 5.
I’ve been to Marionite Parishes who use ‘intinction’ (sp?) where they dip the host in the Chalices before putting it on the tongue. Would that be possible in such situations?
Would it be possible to do this in the TLM?
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broski234
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Yes, at my parish, they offer both the body and blood to everyone in the communion procession. They usually have 4 Eucharistic Ministers serving the body and 4 serving the blood.At your parish, do they offer the Blood of Christ to everyone in the communion procession as well as the Body of Christ? If so, how many chalices of wine do they use?
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Linuse
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One chalice for two lines–easy. Our churches are medium to large–seat 400-600. But during the week, except for the school masses, we only have about 20-30 people at mass. The priest steps out away from the step and stands between the front seats. The EMHC stands 2-3 steps behind him and serves the Precious Blood to both lines.
Or if there are no side aisles, have the people come up in one line along one side of the aisle. Spread the priest and EMHC 2 or 3 steps apart in front of the step. Then all return via the other side of the same aisle. (This works best if you start the communion line from the rear of the church instead of from the front.)
Or if there are no side aisles, have the people come up in one line along one side of the aisle. Spread the priest and EMHC 2 or 3 steps apart in front of the step. Then all return via the other side of the same aisle. (This works best if you start the communion line from the rear of the church instead of from the front.)
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