Job Description 

Accountable to:  Coordinator of the Ministry of Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist and Pastor 

Jesus Christ is truly present, body, blood, soul, and divinity under the appearance of the consecrated bread and wine.  In Holy Communion, he nourishes and strengthens the faithful and helps them become holy.  In Christ, the faithful experience communion with one another.    Parishioners and guests bring with them the burdens and joys of the week as they come to Mass.  EMs assist clergy with the distribution of Communion.  This is a solemn and reverent responsibility. This position requires a conscientious, responsible individual who is dedicated to service and has a special love for the Eucharist. 

Contact: olmceucharist@gmail.com

Responsibility: Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist assist the clergy in distributing Holy Communion at weekend and Holy Day Masses as scheduled.    

Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per month  

Length of Commitment: Minimum of 2 years 

Preferred Competencies/Experience 

  • Fully initiated Catholic, at least 17 years old, whose good qualities of Christian life, faith, and morals recommend them.

  • Physical ability to climb steps without a rail, while balancing a carried item; steady hands

  • Dependable, mature, responsible with a special love for the Eucharist

  • Definite sense of service and giving; Embraces the concept of obedience versus convenience in service.

Key Relationships:  Ministry Coordinator, Volunteer/Ministers, Parishioners and Guests/Visitors. 

Duties:

  • Follow the dress code 

  • Volunteer at least twice per month to serve at weekend Masses or special Masses such as feast days

  • Report to the Sacristy at least 20 minutes before your scheduled Mass begins

  • In the Sacristy, sign-in on the posted Mass schedule, double-check your assigned station, and direct any questions to the Lead Eucharistic Minister (EM).

  • Serve Holy Communion with reverence and love

  • Assist with purifying (cleaning) the vessels after Mass in the Sacristy

  • If you can no longer serve at your scheduled Mass, please remove your name from the online Mass schedule, and report your absence to the Eucharistic Ministry Coordinator and the Lead EM for the Mass you were scheduled to serve so a substitute can be found

  • Pray before the Blessed Sacrament at least 30-mins per week (Grow closer with our Eucharistic Lord)

  • Attend Eucharistic Ministry trainings/ meetings (usually twice each year)