Eucharist is available daily at church liturgies; see the Mass Schedule below.

Low Gluten Hosts
Low gluten hosts are available at Epiphany Parish. These hosts contain wheat starch and water; they are .01% gluten content. The Eucharistic minister standing behind the presider has the low gluten hosts. Step up and receive from this minister. If there is not a Eucharistic minister in that position the presider will have the low gluten host.

Epiphany Parish does not have a gluten free host; according to Cannon Law in order for the host to be considered valid it must contain some wheat. Epiphany Parish will not accept for consecration hosts brought in from another parish.

First Comunion
In second grade, children begin to prepare to receive Eucharist, the body and blood of Christ, for the first time.  Students participate in a yearlong program through attendance at Newman Catholic School or through the religious education classes. This includes preparation for First Reconciliation and culminates in the First Eucharist celebration in the springtime after Easter.
(see Faith Formation-Religious Education section for parent handbook for more information)

First Reconciliation/First Eucharist Preparation
         To enter into the traditional First Sacrament Preparation done in second grade the child must:

(1) Be a member of Epiphany Parish (If not a member contact Sue at 641-423-5001) (If you are a member of another parish you must take part in their preparation classes or speak to Fr. Neil to make arrangements.)
 
(2) Be Baptized
 
(3) Have completed First grade Religious Education (either in Epiphany Parish RE program or at Newman Catholic School or another RE program or school)
 
(4) Be enrolled in the 2^nd grade Religious Education class (either in the **parish RE program or at Newman Catholic School)
         **Those going thru the parish RE program must enroll in the Fall Option**.
 
(If your child has been baptized in another Christian faith or not Baptized yet please contact Jennifer Clancy 641-424-0499 ASAP for an explanation of the process needed to receive these sacraments.)

​Picture: the altar at St. Joseph Church.