Eucharist Ministers
Extra-Ordinary Ministers of the Holy Communion
The administration of Holy Communion during the Mass is truly a ministry. It is the ministry of bringing the sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ to the People of God. It is also the ministry of witnessing to faith in the real presence of Christ in the action of sharing in the Eucharistic Meal of Christ's sacrifice.
The requirements for becoming an Extra-Ordinary Minister of the Eucharist are:
* Must be 16 years of age or older
* Must be fully initiated in the Catholic Church
* Must be an actively practicing Catholic in good standing.
* Participate & complete appropriate formation and training within St. Luke R.C. Parish
Some Extra-Ordinary Ministers of the Holy Communion are trained to serve as ‘Ministers of Holy Communion for the Sick’. They visit hospitals and nursing homes as well as bringing the Lord to our home-bound parishioners. Additional training under the direction of Deacon Jack Ames is necessary for Ministers of Holy Communion for the Sick'
If you believe God is calling you to participate in this beautiful ministry, please contact the office at 410-250-0300.
Pastoral Care at Home: If you, a family member, or a friend are sick and cannot participate in Mass, or the sacraments, please call the office (410-250-0300) and arrangements can be made to have one of our lay ministers visit you and bring the Eucharist.
How Scheduling for Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors Work
Our scheduling process is designed to be fair, flexible, and responsive to each minister's availability.
Schedules are prepared one to two months at a time. Approximately two weeks before each new schedule period, ministers receive an email with a brief availability form. This for asks which Mass or Masses you prefer to serve, and which dates you are unavailable during the upcoming period. In this way ministers essentially set their own schedules.
The information that is returned is entered into our scheduling software, which rotates assignments based on both availability and parish needs, helping ensure an equitable distribution of service.
When the completed schedule is sent out, it includes a contact list of fellow ministers. If an unexpected conflict arises, ministers may use this list to arrange a substitute.
We are grateful for the time and commitment of all our Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors, whose cooperation helps this process run smoothly.
