Communion under Special Circumstances

*This form is intended for use with those who for reasonable cause 
cannot be present at a public celebration of the Eucharist.*

*When persons are unable to be present for extended periods, it is 
desirable that the priest arrange to celebrate the Eucharist with them 
from time to time on a regular basis, using either the Proper of the Day 
or one of those appointed for Various Occasions.  If it is necessary to 
shorten the service, the priest may begin the celebration at the 
Offertory, but it is desirable that a passage from the Gospel first be 
read.*

*At other times, or when desired, such persons may be communicated from 
the reserved Sacrament, using the following form.*

*It is desirable that fellow parishoners, relatives, and friends be 
present, when possible, to communicate with them.*


*The Celebrant, whether priest or deacon, reads a passage of Scripture 
appropriate to the day or occasion, or else one of the following*

God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that 
whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.  
John 3:16

Jesus said, "I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall 
not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst." 
John 6:35