Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion assist with the distribution of Holy Communion at Mass and help, when necessary, to take it to the sick in their homes.
Having Ministers achieves a number of aims:
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It reflects the role of us all to 'take' Christ to others (through the living out of our faith)
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It enables Holy Communion to be distributed effiecently and reverently without rush
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It facilitates the distribution of the 'Precious Blood' of Christ via the Chalice (fulfilling Christ's commend to 'take and eat' and 'take and drink')
There are rotas for both St Joseph & St Edmund Churches. In 2017 the rotas involved:
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6.15pm Mass: 3 ministers
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9am Mass: 3 ministers
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10am Mass: 3 ministers
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11am Mass: 5 ministers
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7pm Mass: 3 ministers
If a deacon, or another priest is concelebrating, then the appropriate minister 'stands down' as it were.
We ALWAYS require new ministers: if you are interested please contact the Parish Office. Training takes place usually twice a year.
Contact: Marina Joyce
