St. William

Roman Catholic Church - Philadelphia, PA

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Holy Communion

- Sacraments

"I am the living bread that came down from heaven. . . Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you."
John 6:51, 53

In the Sacrament of the Eucharist, Jesus Christ comes to us in the fullness of His Real Presence, hidden under the form of bread and wine.

"When Jesus instituted the Eucharist [He] gave a final meaning to the blessing of the bread and the wine and the sacrifice of the lamb," the ancient symbols that preceded His Divine Coming as the perfect atonement for our sins
(US Conference of Catholic Bishops).

This Sacrament is the source of great graces that sanctify us and help us grow in the likeness of Jesus Christ. Catholics believe the Eucharist, or Communion,
is both a sacrifice and a meal.

We believe in the real presence of Jesus, Who died for our sins. As we receive Christ's Body and Blood, we also are nourished spiritually and
brought closer to God.

Anyone unable to attend Mass regularly due to illness should call the Rectory at (215) 745-1389 to make arrangements to receive communion monthly.