Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Members of the parish who are 18 years old or older, who have completed the sacraments of Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation, and who are also compliant with the Parish Safe Environment Policy (clearances) are welcome to become Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. At Mass, these ministers assist the Priest and Deacon in distributing Holy Communion.  With additional training, they may also help distribute Holy Communion at nursing facilities and the local hospital.  For more information on volunteering in this ministry, please contact Deacon Ralph Bachner.

Guidelines for Eucharistic Ministers

• Before Mass
  Come to the sacristy at least ten minutes before mass and check-in. When mass begins, you will be seated with the congregation in the pews. Please sit toward the front of the church so you can come to the sanctuary with as little disturbance as possible. When you are to serve at mass, please dress appropriately.
   
• During Mass
  After the sign of peace, come into the sanctuary. Remain standing at your place until you receive communion. Once you have received it, go to your station to distribute the Eucharist. The priest or deacon will usually assign your station for distributing. If you are distributing the Precious Blood, move far enough away from those distributing the hosts to allow sufficient room for the communion line to move freely. Also, do not continue to offer the Cup should only a small drop be left in the chalice. Instead, please return it to the credence table or the sacristy.
  
  Remember first to offer communion, Precious Body and Precious Blood to those seated in the front pews. These sections are reserved for families whose members cannot easily walk to receive communion.
  
  The ministers distributing the Blood of Christ will consume whatever remains in their cups and then take the empty vessels to the sacristy or place them on the credence table. Please consume the remaining Precious Blood in the sacristy or discreetly at the credence table.