Communion Allergen Info

Low-Gluten Hosts vs. Gluten-Free Hosts

In Roman Catholic Masses we may only validly use low-gluten hosts. Hosts that do not have gluten are considered invalid matter for the Mass. Thus, gluten-free hosts should not be used and they are not offered at St. Ignatius. Those who struggle with celiac disease or other allergens may choose to receive only the Precious Blood or Body of Christ, for which they still receive 100% the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Christ.  

How to Receive Low-Gluten Hosts or the Precious Blood Only

If you need a low-gluten host, please let the Sacristan or the priest know in the Sacristy no later than 5 minutes before Mass if not earlier. Tell them how many you need. You may receive this low-gluten host from the priest presider in the main aisle. This host will be kept separately from the other hosts in a pyx. Those who prefer to receive the Precious Blood only and first should sit in a place where they would receive first in line.

For your information the ingredients and allergen information for our hosts and wine is as follows.

Wine

The wine is made of grapes and they do not contain nuts, gluten, shell fish, or other allergens. The only ingredient that may be a concern is sulfites; however, this is present in all wines.

Hosts

We use the Cavanagh brand of hosts. They are 1-3/8" in size and made from white light powder, insoluble in fresh water, and have a neutral taste and flavor. It is extracted from selected wheats and it has a quantity of gluten lower than 20 ppm.