LITURGY MATTERS—regarding Holy Communion, [1] NO blessings may be given at Holy Communion.  That is the minister of Holy Communion may not touch or speak a blessing to anyone unable to receive Holy Communion; but may say “Receive the Lord in your Heart.”  Those unable to receive Holy Communion [non-Catholics, Catholics not in good standing], ought to remain in the pew in prayer.  Only the presiding priest offers a blessing for everyone gathered at the end of Mass.  [2] There is a one [1] hour fast before Holy Communion.  Only water and medicine may be taken within the hour before Holy Communion and those drinking coffee or chewing gum an hour before Holy Communion may not receive Holy Communion.  And [3] self-intinction (communicant dipping the host into the chalice) is not permitted.