Our Lady of Peace • Williamstown, NJ • reverence in church

PARISH CENTER OFFICE HOURS • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM •
Friday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon • Sunday: 9:00AM to 10:45AM

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Reverence in Church

WE ARE CALLED . . . to share in the Eucharist

Respond to the prayers being offered by the Celebrant. The prayers are offered on our behalf, and therefore we must be more attentive and responsive if they are to have personal meaning for each of us.

tProfess your faith by saying the great Amen. Our "Amen" signifies that we believe the Lord Jesus Christ is truly present; that simple bread and wine have been transformed into the Body and Blood of Christ.

Receive the Eucharist with love and adoration. Respond "Amen" to the proclamation that what you are about to receive is the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ. Those receiving in the hands should place one hand under the other and fully extend them to accept the Eucharist. Take a step to the side and place the Body of Christ in your mouth. if you prefer to receive on the tongue, be sure to move close to the Priest or Eucharistic Minister, open your mouth so that the Eucharist can be placed there easily and safely.

During the Mass, when offered, we encourage you to partake of the Blood of Christ. Take a sip from the chalice and carefully return it to the Eucharistic Minister.