Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion serve to assist the priest and/or deacon during Holy Communion and bring Holy Communion to parishioners who reside in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or in their own homes and who are unable to get to church.  These ministers are sometimes referred to as Eucharistic Ministers or Communion Ministers.  The Lay Faithful serving in this ministry must be practicing Catholics in good standing and approved by the pastor and the bishop.  It is the bishop who gives the pastor the mandate to commission Lay Faithful for this important ministry.  These ministers are typically commissioned every three [3] years.  Training is required.

If you wish to consider this ministry, please contact the pastor or your parish office @ 712-226-4320.