Yours is Service at the Lord's Reconciling Table.

Eucharistic Ministers serve the Holy Name parish by assisting with the distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ, so that all my be strengthened and nourished to carry on the work of Jesus in the world.

Eucharistic Ministers should, in every way, demonstrate that they truly believe that this is not just bread and wine, but the very Body and Blood of the risen Lord. In reality, the role of each Eucharistic Minister is to draw faith from the people of God and to become more and more like the Body of Christ by strengthening their faith from within and sharing it with the faithful at Communion.

The Eucharistic Ministry program involves approximately 130 lay ministers who assist in the distribution of Communion at Saturday and Sunday liturgies and Holy days.

To understand why one should become a Eucharistic Minister, it is important to reflect on these thoughts:

• Share in the work of the Lord's Spirit who makes of us one bread, one body, the cup of blessing.
• Minister Christ's body and blood to the body of Christ, the Church
• Minister Holy food to Holy people in the holiest of all communities

Those who serve as Eucharistic Ministers should bring a strong faith, a sense of awe, and an inclusiveness of others as the foundation for their ministry. Eucharistic Ministers must be comfortable in establishing a relationship with each communicant in what is most likely the most intimate moment of the liturgy.

Training to become a Eucharistic Minister is provided at your convenience. The training is provided by John Bigelow (307-655-5344) upon request.

Eucharistic Ministers are given the opportunity to provide input into their individual schedules. Name, address, phone number, and Mass preference are collected from each Eucharistic Minister. Schedules are created on a quarterly basis by Terri Bare (307-672-2848) based upon this Mass preference information. Generally speaking, Eucharistic Ministers are scheduled once a month.

We are always very eager to welcome new ministers to our ranks. For more information about the Eucharistic Ministry:

• Contact John Bigelow at 307-655-5344
• Indicate your interest on the Time and Talent form collected September 9th and 10th.
• Contact the Parish Office at 307-672-2848

Pope Paul VI described Eucharistic Ministers thus:

The faithful who are special ministers of Communion must be persons whose good qualities of Christian life, of faith and morals recommend them. Let them strive to be worthy of this great office, foster their own devotion to the Eucharist, and show an example to the rest of the faithful by their own devotion and reverence toward the most august sacrament of the altar.
- Immensae caritatis, 1973

Eucharistic Minister Schedule and Instructions