Eucharist


The celebration of the Sunday Eucharist is the source and summit of our lives as Catholic Christians.   Preparation for receiving the sacred Body and Blood of Christ begins at birth as parents teach their children the importance of our Sunday celebration. Coming to the Eucharist (Mass) is central to our faith-life and provides the nourishment needed to live our daily lives. 

There are many opportunities at St. Michael to participate in the celebration of the Eucharist.

  • Daily Mass: 6:30 and 8:00 AM - Monday through Friday and at 8:30 AM on Saturday
  • Saturday (anticipatory for Sunday):  4:30 and 6:00 PM 
  • Sunday Mass: 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 AM,  Noon, 1:30 in Spanish and 5:30 PM

To accommodate all who wish to attend, additional Masses are scheduled for Easter and Christmas.

First Eucharist for Children..

When a child reaches the age when she/he understands the meaning of the Eucharist, and asks to come to the Table of the Lord, the baptized child is welcomed to our family table. The Sacrament of Holy Eucharist continues the initiation begun at Baptism. The initiation process continues through the conferring of Confirmation, the final sacrament of initiation.

  • The Sacrament of Reconciliation precedes First Communion.
  • Second grade is the usual age to receive First Eucharist at St. Michael, and the children are prepared through their School and Religious Education classes.
  • Information and formational meetings for both parent and child are required during the year. 
  • Other preparation prior to First Communion Day includes: a retreat day for the children and a rehearsal for the sacramental day.
  • The Sacrament of First Eucharist is celebrated early in May.
  • Children from 3rd grade through 8th grade who have not received their First Eucharist  participate in our parish CSI (Catholic Sacramental Initiation) preparation process with their parents, in addition to regular Religious education classes or school religion classes.
  • These children will receive their First Eucharist either with the 2nd graders or at another Sunday liturgy.
  • Preparation is also available for those who do not speak English. 

For more information on First Eucharist, contact the Religious Education Coordinator, Karen Boyle at (708) 873-4633

First Eucharist for Adults..

Adults (high school and older) who have not received their First Eucharist are invited to contact Sr. Marietta Umlor (708) 873-4634 to discuss their situation, the preparation required and time of reception.