Posted on 05/09/2020 1:15:05 PM PDT by ebb tide
A "crisis committee" of St Joseph parish in Bottrop, Germany, decided to preside Eucharist again beginning on May 10th.
In order to comply with iron "hygiene rules," wooden bars with notches at appropriate distances were manufactured for the hosts.
The faithful must wear a mask and bring their own hymnal.
A prerequisite for participation is a prior personal registration by telephone, which is only possible at certain times and on certain days.
The chairman of the parish council, Roberto Giavarra, told NeuesRuhrWort.de (10 May) that the feedback from the faithful "fell far short of expectations".
Ping
Most disrespectful! This isn’t the Onion is it?
The Eucharist is not a cracker, but some in the German church are determined to turn it into one. Has anyone asked Cardinal Marx what he thinks?
Why do they even pretend to believe.
I long for the Communion Rail — not a host bar.
Is this a game of ways to toy with the Blessed Sacrament? Next why not arrange the hosts on a checkerboard?
I have been a Euharistic minister. You do NOT expose the Body of Christ to potential misuse, theft or desecration.
Bishop Stika does not have the authority to refuse communion on the tongue unless he refuses communion to everyone but the celebrating priest. Which he could do if he chooses.
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