Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist

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More commonly known as Lay Eucharistic Ministers, these people assist the priest and deacon in the distribution of communion at Mass. At times, they are called upon to perform special tasks such as assisting with the distribution of ashes on Ash Wednesday or handing out palms on Palm Sunday. This ministry requires displaying a special reverence to the Consecrated Body and Blood of Christ

Training is required before a person may begin this ministry and ongoing formation occurs approximately once per year. A person must be commissioned as a regular Extraordinary Minister before they may take communion to the Sick and Shut-ins.

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Homebound Communion

If you or someone you love is unable to regularly worship regularly with our community Eucharistic Ministers are available to bring them communion in their homes on a weekly basis. If you are interested in arranging for communion for someone who is homebound or you are interested in helping bring communion to others please contact:

  • St. Anthony, Holy Angels, Immaculate Conception: Will Marsh at willmarsh@icparishdayton.org or 937.252.9919 ext. 208
  • St. Helen: Mel McWilliams at mel.mcwilliams@sthelenparish.org or 937.254.6233 ext. 302
  • St. Mary: 937.256.5633
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