Please make sure to check the upcoming schedule of Extraordinary Ministers in this week's bulletin or on the event calendar page.

Introduction
The ordinary minister of Holy Communion is a bishop, priest or deacon (Canon 910, §1). However, other members of the faithful, known as extraordinary ministers of
Holy Communion (EMHCs), may be commissioned to assist with the distribution of
the Sacrament (Canons 230, §3 AND 910, §2). EMHCs can ensure a timely and reverent distribution of Communion among a large assembly. 

Who can Serve as an EMHC?

“In this ministry, you must be examples of Christian living in faith and conduct; you must strive to grow in holiness through this sacrament of unity and love. Remember that, though many, we are one body because we share the one bread and one cup.” -- The Rite of Commissioning Special Ministers of Holy Communion

Those selected to serve as EMHCs should be fully initiated members of the community who strive to live the Christian life, to give good example, and who are devoted to this great mystery which signifies the unity of the Church and brings it about. The Church is not expecting saints to carry out this ministry; but those who take their faith seriously and desire to grow in that faith.

1. The EMHC must be fully initiated in the Catholic Church (i.e., baptized and confirmed).
2. It is the pastor’s responsibility to ensure that all EMHCs receive appropriate spiritual, theological and practical training to exercise this ministry with knowledge and reverence.
3. The EMHC must be commissioned to serve in the assigned parish(es)/ institution(s). Commissioning is valid for a period of three years at a time. Those interested in serving as an EMHC should contact their pastor. A pastor or bishop may terminate the service of the EMHC at any time, and the EMHC may also resign at any time.
4. It is preferable that EMHCs do not serve simultaneously in other liturgical ministries, such as lectors or choir members at the Mass. It is more decorous and reverent for an individual to concentrate on a single ministry and it better represents and respects the diversity of gifts in the community.