The self flagellation thing was a joke, indicating I felt bad about making Holy Communion look like a comedy of errors. And, yes this is all true.....what a strange thing to make up? Just randomly ask for advice on what to do with a stained mask that doesn't exist.....???
Anyway, I've text my priest to ask him what he wants me to do.
ETA: but thank you for the last paragraph, I'm glad to know even monks goof up