Extraordinary Ministers  of Holy Communion

The Liturgy of the Eucharist is the very Heart of The Mass...

Pope John Paul II said:

“The Eucharist is the outstanding moment of encounter with the Living Christ.”

Jesus said to His disciples:

“Take this bread and eat it: this is my body… Drink this cup… for this is my blood of the covenant…”
Matthew 26: 26-28

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion have the special call and responsibility of assisting the priest and deacon with the distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ at weekend Masses, daily Masses, weddings, and funerals.

A training session is required to become an Extraordinary Minister.

• Scheduled Ministers agree to serve one weekend Mass/ month at a specifically designated Mass (E.g. 9:00 AM Mass on the 3rd week).

• Substitute Ministers sign up for a specific Mass and agree that if asked, they will try to serve at that Mass (e.g. 11:00 AM).

• Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to the Sick takes Eucharist to the homebound, nursing home and assisted living residents

• Serve their scheduled Mass or find a substitute from the sub list.
• Be punctual when scheduled to serve.
• Dress appropriately on scheduled week:
  • Men- Jacket/suit & tie
  • Women- Dress/skirt or nice pantsuit.
• Never wear - Sleeveless clothes, golf or polo shirts, jeans/Dockers.
• Attend annual parish workshop.

• Must be 18 years old & a member in good standing of the parish.
• Live & practice their faith daily.
• New Ministers will receive training in duties & theology of the Eucharist.
• Appointed by the Bishop & commissioned by the Pastor at parish workshop.