Eucharistic Minister of Holy Communion
Are you being called to serve the Lord as a lay member of the Church? Have you considered becoming an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion?
EMHCs volunteer to serve the Saint Rose community through prayer and distribution of the Holy Eucharist to the congregation, the homebound and residents in assisted living facilities.
Every two years, the Diocese of Toledo commissions Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC for this purpose. Serving as an EMHC is a two-year commitment.
If you are currently an EMHC and would like to continue serving the Saint Rose community OR would like to become and EMHC, please complete the interest form below or print a copy, complete and return in the offertory baskets to the Parish office by Wednesday, May 29.
All EMHCs (existing and new) will need to attend ONE of the workshop training sessions to be commissioned as an EHMC.
Please plan to attend: Saturday, June 1 at 9:00am or Wednesday, June 5 at 7:00pm
Given the importance of this liturgical role, the following are minimum standard requirements for those who are commissioned as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
- Those who serve in this ministry must be fully-initiated Catholics who have a reverence and love for the Holy Eucharist
- You must be at least 16 years of age and have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and First Holy Communion
- If married, your marriage must be recognized as valid by the Catholic Church. If you have any questions or doubts about this, please contact Deacon Charlie McDaniel
- You attend Sunday Mass weekly and do not miss Sunday Mass except for serious reasons (e. g., sickness, inclement weather, etc.)