St. Frances of Rome and St. Leonard parishes resume distribution of the Precious Blood to the faithful from the Chalice at all parish masses this weekend!

When we celebrate the Eucharist, whether we are conscious of it or not, we are offering thanks to God for all the God-given blessings we have received, especially the gift of Jesus, through whom we have received redemption.   Because the Greek word Eucharistia means “thanksgiving,” in offering the Eucharist we are giving thanks.  Indeed, before Jesus offered the bread as his body to the disciples, he gave thanks to God.  He gave thanks once again before he offered the cup of wine as his blood.   For all that God has done for us, we give thanks for the invitation to share Christ’s Body and Blood.