Extraordinary Ministers
Liturgical
The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life. It is Jesus truly present. Because of who the Eucharist is, this ministry is reserved for those of outstanding character and Catholic Christian living. Our weekend celebrations of the Holy Mass make it necessary for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC) to assist the Ordinary Ministers (the priest and deacon) in a timely distribution of Holy Communion. Extraordinary Ministers are scheduled 6-8 a quarter.
This ministry is open to fully initiated Catholics in good standing with the Church. This means that the person follows God's commandments by participating weekly in Sunday Mass and frequenting the Sacrament of Reconciliation. An EMHS must have received the Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation sacraments.