Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
The parish currently has 19 Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist who are lay people who assist with the distribution of Holy Communion at Masses. A number of Ministers also assist at the Weekday Masses or conduct "Eucharistic Services" when no Mass is celebrated. In addition, several or more also visit the sick and housebound, taking Holy Communion to them on a regular basis, such as weekly, fortnightly or monthly. Appropriate training is given and Ministers are also expected to attend an annual retreat to reflect on, and promote a devotion to, the Blessed Sacrament.
Anyone who believes that they have a calling to exercise this Ministry should contact the Parish Priest (Fr Nicholas James) on telephone 01600 712029, or meet with him after any Mass. The role of an Extraordinary Minister is open to any adult at the discretion of the Parish Priest. The Catholic Liturgy Office have again prepared an excellent resource for Eucharistic Ministers available from their website in PDF format.
