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Worship Ministry -
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
| † What is an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion? |
| † What are volunteers asked to do? |
| † How do I join? |
| † What if I need an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion to visit me? |
What is an Extrardinary Minister of Holy Communion?
This is a ministry of lay men and women who are trained by the Archdiocesan Office for Worship and appointed by the Archbishop to serve a 3-year term of service. Eucharistic ministers help with the distribution of Holy Communion at daily and weekend Masses. In addition, they bring Holy Communion on Sundays to the residents of Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, to Bryn Mawr Hospital, and to parishioners who are homebound. Ministers of Holy Communion show the greatest reverence for the Most Holy Eucharist by their demeanor, their attire, and the manner in which they handle the consecrated bread and wine.
What are volunteers asked to do?
There are about 20 new ministers added at the end of each year. Volunteers are asked to:
† Distribute Communion (under either Species) at Saturday Vigil and Sunday Masses. Ministers typically serve at four to six Masses every three months (the schedule is published quarterly). This number includes Wayne Nursing, Bryn Mawr Hospital and private homes.
† Take Communion, after 9:30 Sunday Mass, to 4-5 individual homes of parishioners unable to attend Mass.
† Take Communion, after 9:30 Sunday Mass, to 12-15 parishioners at the Wayne Nursing Home or Bryn Mawr Hospital.
Visits are scheduled immediately following the 9:30 AM Sunday Mass at which the minister served.
These are the desired assets for a Eucharistic Minister:
† Registered parishioner
† Reverence for the Eucharist
† Desire to share the Gift of Eucharist with others.
† Willingness to serve at any Saturday Vigil or Sunday Mass (not just Mass regularly attended) and to bring communion to individual homes and the Nursing Home.
The length of commitment is normally three (3) years unless renewed by mutual consent with Pastor.
Parish training is provided in the Fall of each year (usually in November). Diocesan training course is normally scheduled in late Spring. Check the Calendar under Eucharistic Minister Training.
If you are interested in serving, please contact Sr. Elizabeth O'Hara, or (610) 688-4584.
What if I need a Eucharistic Minister to visit me?
Call Ruth Trainer at 610-688-0586 to schedule a visit.
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