Mission Statement: The purpose of the Parish Liturgy Committee is to promote quality worship in the parish under the guidance of the pastor (Diocese of Wilmington – Guidelines for Parish Liturgy Committees). Since liturgy is essential for the expression and celebration of our faith, we need to embrace, nurture and educate the assembly where it is needed. This formation will bring the parish to a fuller understanding of the mysteries of God and to the growth of a more active participation of the people.
Contact Kathy at (302) 653 – 8976 or Kathy_mac@mail.com for more information. Please consider serving in this important ministry.
Why Catholics Cannot Receive the Eucharist at Other Denominations of Faith:
According to the Liturgical Document, Ecclesia de Eucharistia (On the Eucharist in its Relationship to the Church), the Eucharist expresses apostolicity. “As the Second Vatican Council teaches, “The faithful join in the offering of the Eucharist by virtue of their royal priesthood,” yet it is the ordained Priest who, “acting in the person of Christ, brings about the Eucharistic Sacrifice and offers it to God in the name of all the people.” The Priest who has received the sacrament of Holy Orders makes clear that the Eucharistic consecration validly links to the sacrifice of the Cross and to the Last Supper. “This Priest is a gift which the assembly receives through episcopal succession going back to the Apostles”.
Therefore, in keeping with the sacramental meaning of the Eucharist, the Catholic Church is the only Church which has valid sacraments. This line of Apostolic succession eliminates all the Reformation churches (Anglican, Episcopalian, Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist, etc.), none of whom have valid (sacred) orders, and therefore, no valid Eucharist. Out of respect for the different beliefs on the Eucharist, inter Communion among the Christian Churches is not permitted.
A Reminder about Receiving the Blessed Sacrament:
When receiving the Blessed Sacrament at Mass, please consume the Eucharist in front of the Priest, Deacon, or Eucharistic Minister prior to stepping away. It is not permitted to walk away with the Blessed Sacrament, take it back to your pew or leave Church with Jesus in your hand. When approaching the altar to receive Holy Communion, please approach with reverence (folding hands and being in a prayerful mode) and after receiving the Sacrament. Remember, it is the Body and Blood of Jesus that you just received.