Eucharistic Ministers

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Welcome to our page for Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Eucharist. You may be asking yourself, “What is a Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion?” The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops explains it best:

“In every celebration of the Eucharist, there should be a sufficient number of ministers of Holy Communion so that it may be distributed in a reverent and orderly manner. Bishops, priests and deacons distribute Holy Communion in virtue of their office as ordinary ministers of the Body and Blood of the Lord. (1) When the size of the congregation or the incapacity of the bishop, priest, or deacon requires it, the celebrant may be assisted by other bishops, priests, or deacons. If such ordinary ministers of Holy Communion are not present, “the priest may call upon extraordinary ministers to assist him, i.e., duly instituted acolytes or even other faithful who have been deputed for this purpose. In case of necessity, the priest may also depute suitable faithful for this single occasion (GIRM 162).” (USCCB)

Pastoral Care

The mission of Pastoral Care is to bring the Body, blood, and healing love of Christ to those most in need by way of illness, disability or age. Our teams of dedicated Extraordinary Ministers bring communion, prayer and our parish spirit to those who are unable to attend mass weekly. We go to the hospitals, convalescent hospitals and to the homes of our parish members.

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