Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Words of Inspiration

Matthew 14:19: "Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass; and taking the five loaves and the two fish he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and broke and gave the loaves to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds."

John 6:51: "I am the living bread which came down from heaven; if any one eats of this bread, he will live for ever; and the bread which I shall give for the life of the world is my flesh."

1 Corinthians 10:16: "The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ?"

Contact the parish office at (503) 364-7202, if you would like to serve as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion.

Basic Requirements for Service

Be a practicing Catholic, distinguished in his/her Christian life, faith and morals
Has received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist
Be at least 16 years old
Demonstrate a deep reverence for and devotion to the Eucharist.
Possess the requisite abilities and temperament to carry out his/assigned duties

Short list of Duties/Responsibilities

Distributing Holy Communion to the faithful during the celebration of Mass
Being vigilant concerning the integrity of the Holy Eucharist
- Picking up a dropped Host off the ground and consuming it, checking for fallen particles
- Reverently cleaning any spillage of the Precious Blood using water and purificators
- Ensuring that those who present themselves for Communion receive the Host and do not walk away without first consuming the Host
Cleaning the sacred vessels after Mass

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