The word Eucharist means “thanksgiving”. Jesus established the Eucharist when giving thanks, he blessed the bread and wine before sharing them at the Last Supper on the night before He died on the cross. He told His friends that those simple foods were indeed His Body and Blood and he told them to “Do this in memory of me”. 

As Catholics we believe the Eucharist, or Holy Communion, is indeed the body and blood of Christ, transformed, blessed and given to us in the appearance of bread and wine at Mass, a Eucharistic Service, or when we receive the Sacrament of the Sick. It is truly food for our souls, intended to nourish our spirits as we journey through life. 

​​​​​​​Jesus wants to be by our side through all the major events of our lives. From our First Holy Communion until our funeral Mass, the Eucharist brings strength, healing, guidance, and peace. A schedule of Masses is available here. 

If you would like to prepare a child to receive First Holy Communion, please contact Sheila King, the parish Religious Education coordinator: 781-893-3100
sking@saintjudewaltham.org

If you are not Catholic and would like to learn more about the Eucharist and to begin preparation to receive Holy Communion, please contact Fr. Adrian at the rectory: 781-893-3100
amilik@saintjudewaltham.org

Funerals are usually arranged through a funeral home, if there is any way we can assist you with preparing for one, please feel free to call the rectory.