"At the Last Supper, on the night he was betrayed, our Savior instituted the Eucharistic sacrifice of his Body and Blood. This he did in order to perpetuate the sacrifice of the cross throughout the ages until he should come again, and so to entrust to his beloved Spouse, the Church, a memorial of his death and resurrection: a sacrament of love, a sign of unity, a bond of charity, a Paschal banquet 'in which Christ is consumed, the mind is filled with grace,  and a pledge of future glory is given to us'." (CCC 1323) 

Eucharist for the Homebound

If you or a loved one cannot make it to Mass due to illness, advanced age, or scheduling limitations, please know that the Church’s pastoral care includes helping the sick and elderly receive Holy Communion at home whenever possible.

For more information contact the Parish Office at (405) 354-2743.

• Our Commitment:

We are committed to helping make Holy Communion available to Catholics who would like to receive it but are unable to attend Sunday Mass due to injury, illness, advanced age, or another serious circumstance.

• What We Do:

We distribute the Body of Christ to persons who are homebound, hospitalized, or in nursing homes/assisted living facilities and who wish to receive. Visits may include time for prayer, reading the Word of God, a brief reflection, and sharing prayer cards/devotionals, as well as providing a parish bulletin or other publication, as available.

• How it Works

If you or a loved one has a medical issue or cannot come to Mass for a period of time, please contact the parish office to request Communion at home or in a nursing home/assisted living facility, and the homebound ministers will work with you to arrange a suitable time.

Fasting Requirements (Eucharist Fast)

Before receiving Holy Communion, the Church asks that the sacrament not be received unless the recipient has observed the Eucharistic fast for at least one hour from solid food and alcoholic beverages (water and medicine is excluded). (Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship)

For those who are sick, elderly (at least 60 years of age), or confined to home or a nursing home, and for caregivers who are unable to conveniently observe the fast, this fast may be reduced to approximately a quarter of an hour—especially when following the full-hour fast is not practical due to medical schedules or circumstances. "Immensae Caritatis (1973)"

Preparing Your Child for First Holy Communion

Preparation for First Holy Communion in our parish typically begins in second grade and includes First Reconciliation. Children are prepared to receive the Eucharist with sufficient knowledge and careful preparation, according to their capacity, so they may receive with faith and devotion. For information on how to begin preparation for your child, visit our First Reconciliation/First Communion page.