Yes. I don’t take Communion because I’m “lapsed.” I hope I will some day when I can get my act together.
I left the Church for about 15 years. I can share that coming home was the absolute best blessing that God has given me. ;-)
PS Did you know that John Wayne’s grandson is a priest?
http://deaconjohn1987.blogspot.com/2011/10/john-wayne-priest-grandson-shares-his.html