EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST

Key Contact:

Karen Conroy  252 447-5495

e-mail:  gkodle@earthlink.net

Special Note: 

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist assist the priest at Liturgy in the distribution of the Eucharist so that (l) The Communion Rite of the Liturgy is not too long and out of proportion to the total celebration; (2) to avoid a rush which will give the reception of the Eucharist by everyone present its proper value; and (3) to bring the Eucharist to the sick and home-bound. 

 Members of the parish who are considered for this ministry should be mature Catholics, in good standing with the Church, who are living a life of Christian service and show that they take their faith seriously.  They should be people who are faith-filled, prayerful, joy-filled, peace-filled, able, confident, and dependable. 

 People interested in becoming an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist are personally interviewed by the pastor.  Besides providing  the opportunity for the pastor to deepen his knowledge of the individual, it offers the candidate a chance to express his/her feelings about the role of Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist.  Names of candidates are submitted to the Bishop for his approval and formal appointment.  A formal instruction and training program is required before ministers are commissioned.   

Once a year, usually in the fall, Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist are requested to participate in a time of reflection and updated instruction.

Schedule for June - August 2008