Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC)

Servers, lectors, commentators, and members of the choir exercise a genuine liturgical function. They ought, therefore, to discharge their office with the sincere piety and decorum demanded by so exalted a ministry and rightly expected of them by God’s people. Consequently they must all be deeply imbued with the spirit of the liturgy, each in his own measure, and they must be trained to perform their functions in a correct and orderly manner. From Vatican II, Sacrosanctum Concilium #29

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.

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, (including) other faithful who have been deputed for this purpose.”

Becoming an EMHC

QUALIFICATIONS

• Desire to serve the Lord
• A practicing member of the St. Michael the Archangel Parish
• High school age and confirmed
• Belief in the true presence of Christ in the Eucharist

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend EMHC’s training sessions
• To fulfill your commitment to your assigned day
• Arrive a little early and check in (sheet by the side door)
• Sit where you can easily leave the pew and arrive at the altar on time
• To reverently distribute the Body and Blood of Christ
• Dress appropriately

ASSIGNMENTS

• Nine (9) Extraordinary Ministers are needed at each Saturday/Sunday Mass. Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist may request to serve at a particular Mass (day/time).
• St. Michael has a great need for EMHC’s. EMHC’s are now serving about every two or three weeks.
• Scheduling accommodates those with sons who are altar servers, so that the family can attend the same Mass.

To become an EMHC, please contact Fr. William Tindall or Sharon Williams (Pastoral Associate).

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Schedule

Click here for the Extraordinary Minister schedule. Please contact Mike Cole at mcole123@twmi.rr.com for questions regarding the schedule.

If you cannot be at your scheduled Mass, please get a substitute by contacting another Extraordinary Minister or one of the following substitutes: Laurel Marmul (5 PM, 10 AM, 12 PM), Linda McGrail (10 AM).