Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist (Eucharist Ministers, or EMs) are lay men and women who help the priest distribute Holy Communion to the congregation during Mass.

Chief Servant: Patricia Akey
Call the office for more information: 805-528-5319

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Requirements

* Can receive Holy Communion
* Commissioned by the Pastor, or deputized as needed
* Attend Diocesan and Parish training sessions
* Wear medals during Services that identify their role in the Mass
* Arrive 15 minutes before Mass begins to prepare for their Service

Description

Sign-up sheets are prepared for EMs for Saturday and Sunday Masses. EMs sign up for the Masses they are able to attend and serve at. They are expected to arrive at least 15 minutes before Mass begins even if they are not scheduled to serve that Mass, in case of illness or other reasons why the scheduled ministers do not arrive. EMs who are serving that Mass participate in the communal prayer before Mass of those serving in the liturgical service. They process in with the altar servers, lectors and celebrant at the beginning of the service.