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Extraordinary Minister(s) of Holy Communion The Liturgy of the Eucharist is the very Heart of The Mass 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
are called by God to become servants to other members
of the Body of Christ.
The Primary function of an Extraordinary Minster is to assist the priest
in distributing the true presence of Christ to other members during the
sacrifice of the Mass. A secondary function is to take the Eucharist to the sick
& homebound. 3
types of Extraordinary Ministers: ·
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. Extraordinary Ministers are expected to:·
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. Extraordinary
Ministers 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.
Pope John Paul
II said: “The Eucharist is the outstanding moment
of encounter with the Living Christ.” For
more information or to become an Extraordinary Minster at St. Martha’s Call
Pam Rockwell @ 281-361-6722 or
email @ familiarockwell@kingwoodcable.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 2008 up-dated.....Click on the Links below
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