On Restoring the Distribution of the Precious Blood at Mass

Bishop Gruss is granting permission to return the practice of offering the Distribution of the Precious Blood of the Risen Lord at Mass. The General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) states: “Holy Communion has a fuller form as a sign when it takes place under both kinds. For in this form the sign of the Eucharistic banquet is more clearly evident.” (#281).

Therefore, Ave Maria Parish will return to offering the Precious Blood at Commun- ion time for those who desire to receive on July 10th, 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time after the necessary instructions to our Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and the appropriate liturgical catechesis for our community. Please remember that reception of the Precious Blood of the Lord from the Chalice remains an option. The act of receiving Holy Communion is an act of faith. The person makes this act of faith in the total presence of the Lord whether in receiving Holy Communion under one form or under both kinds. (#14-15 - Norms for the Distribution of Holy Communion Under Both Kinds)

Please see the Bulletin for Frequently Asked Questions! (Link below)

Upcoming Dates to Remember
NB: Adoration at St. Mary’s will be at 4:30 pm during the summer months. Sunday—Friday.
June 26th: Drawing for $100 gift card. Thank you to all who helped to update our records.
June 30th: Free Patriotic Concert at St. Mary’s 7:00 pm, performed by the Croswell Lexington Community Band.
July 1st: Knights of Columbus Fish Fry: 4—7 pm
July 2nd: 4th of July Parade in Lexington and Port Sanilac.Parking cars at St. Denis.
July 11 - 15: VBS at St.Mary's.  See link below to register.