you are always prattling on about our heritage, well communion in the hand was part and parcel of christianity from the beginning.   did you know that when the Orthodox conduct the Liturgy of St. James, the rubics call for communion in the hand?   
http://britishorthodox.org/miscellaneous/an-introduction-to-the-liturgy-of-saint-james/
http://britishorthodox.org/miscellaneous/the-divine-liturgy-of-saint-james/

"Then shall follow the communion of the people, which shall be ministered in the manner spoken of by St. Cyril, Bishop of Jerusalem : “In approaching therefore, come not with thy wrists extended, or thy fingers spread; but make thy left hand a throne for the right, as for that which is to receive a King. And having hollowed thy palm, receive the Body of Christ, saying over it, Amen."