Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Catholic? The Catholic church is universal. Noone is allowed to change parts of the mass to suit their own whims and desires. That would dilute and change the meaning of each centuries old piece of the mass. Some of the responses date back to the apostles. At this mass all eight persons on the altar, Extraordinary ministers of the eucharist, lectors and i think the altar boy also, were given bread to elevate during the consecration. ???? Please someone explain to this parish that Catholics believe the priest, who is in persona Christi during mass, is the only individual who can consecrate the host.

"The Code of Canon Law is clear on this matter, stating: “The only minister who, in the person of Christ, can bring into being the sacrament of the Eucharist, is a validly ordained priest” (canon, no. 900; cf. CCC, nos. 1337-44). The Catechism of the Catholic Churchdoes state that the Eucharist is “the sacrifice of the Church,” in which “the sacrifice of Christ also becomes the sacrifice of the members of His body” (CCC, no. 1368), yet it states further that “the Eucharist is offered through the priests’ hands in the name of the whole Church” (CCC no 1369)"

That said, there is a beautiful spirit of inclusivity and love there. Everyone is clearly welcomed regardless of their life choices. That's communicated amazingly well and is so beautiful. Just wish they understood the Catholic teachings on the actual mass itself.