Eucharistic Ministers

I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. 

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Once the bread and wine are consecrated at Mass, they become Christ Himself in substance while the accidents of bread and wine remain apparent. Receiving Holy Communion is the closest we will get to Him before we meet Him face to face in the life to come.

Eucharistic Ministers, formally known as Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, are parishioners who assist the clergy at Mass in distributing the Body of Christ to the faithful. At St. Paul Parish, Eucharistic Ministers serve at all Sunday Masses as well as daily Masses throughout the week. Typically, each volunteer is assigned at least one Sunday Mass a month according to her/his schedule, while daily Masses are also assigned according to individual availability.

Additionally, many Eucharistic Ministers also bring Communion to the sick and homebound. Eucharistic Ministers may also be called upon to assist with the distribution of ashes on Ash Wednesday and the blessing of throats on the Feast Day of St. Blaise.

Volunteers are typically at least 18 years old. They will be trained and then will receive formal commissioning.

If you are interested in learning more or volunteering with this ministry, please connect with us below, and our coordinators will follow up with you.