Extraordinary Ministers assist the priest with the distribution of the Lord’s Body and Blood. Extraordinary ministers are commissioned to ensure all Sunday and Holy Day Masses are adequately covered for distribution of Communion. Training provided. Commissioned every three years within the Diocese.
Extraordinary Ministers to the Sick assist in taking Communion to sick and infirm parishioners at home or in nursing homes, who may not otherwise be able to receive the Holy Eucharist. Time commitment includes visits throughout the week as the minister’s time permits, and when requested. A separate ministry to those in the hospitals is also available, and one must be approved and commissioned by the Diocese for hospital ministry.