Low Gluten Host for Communion

​In the tabernacle, churches reserve the Eucharist under lock and key to be brought to the sick, elderly, or other who cannot ​attend Mass in person.  Here at our parish, we have a small, separate container (pyx) with low gluten hosts available for those who cannot consume wheat products. 

• Inform an usher or clergy before Mass.
• Approach the priest or deacon (decided on prior to Mass) during the Communion Rite.
• Gesture with your hand, pointing towards the pyx (small host container), that you are receiving a different host.
• Receive on the hand or tongue, whichever is your preference.