“The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life.”  Catechism of the Catholic Church 1324.
 
 Mission: Assist the ordained minister(s) (the priest and deacon) at Mass in distributing the Most Holy Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.
 
 Membership Requirements / Participation:  You must possess a great devotion and reverence for the Blessed Sacrament. This person should be a confirmed Catholic and an active parishioner who receives the Sacraments on a regular basis. As a Eucharistic minister you are asked to arrive for your scheduled date about 15 minutes early for personal prayer and to prepare for Mass.  Schedules are mailed and/or e-mailed out periodically.  Each extraordinary minister is put through a rotation process in accordance to his/her availability and Mass preference. Training meetings depend upon the pastor’s schedule. After the appropriate training has been completed, a rotation schedule will be generated.
 
 How to Join: An extraordinary minister is a parishioner who is selected by the pastor with the approval of the Diocesan Bishop. Please contact the Rectory at (508) 943-3140  Ext. 5, to express any interest.