Communion Outside of Mass for the Sick Only

It has long been the tradition in the Catholic Church that Communion only be given outside of Mass to those who are sick and unable to attend Holy Mass. The priests will not give Holy Communion to people outside of Mass to those who arrived late or who were in line for Confession, etc. If you are trying to make the First Saturday devotion, please note that it is not a requirement to receive Holy Communion on the First Saturday. Communion received on Friday or Sunday before or after the First Saturday of the month suffices for this devotion.