Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion {EMOHC] 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.
Persons [men and women] age 18+ who have received their First Eucharist and been Confirmed who have a good devotion to the Eucharist and are in good standing with the Church are eligible to serve in this ministry. This ministry requires approval of the pastor who submits a request to the bishop for his approval. After proper training, the EMOHC is commissioned during a Mass before he/she may serve for a period of three [3] years.
Current ministers have been granted an extension until 2017 due to the diocesan Pastoral Planning process set to conclude in 2017.
The next training will be offered in 2017.
If you wish to consider this ministry, please contact the pastor or your parish office.