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Shared Ministry Position Description
Position:
Eucharistic Minister
Purpose of Position:
To aid in the distribution of the consecrated Bread and Wine during the celebration of the Mass.
Responsibilities:
- Attendance at scheduled Masses and securing of substitute when unable to attend.
- Distribution of consecrated bread and wine.
- Cleaning and packing of the vessels after Mass.
Qualifications:
- Confirmed member of the Catholic Faith and at least 16 years old.
- Understanding and appreciation of the Catholic theology of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
- Appropriate dress and ability to communicate reverence in the performance of your duties.
Amount of time required:
1 ½ hours: 15 minutes prior to Mass until 15 minutes after Mass.
Scheduled approximately 2 times per month, depending on number of volunteers
When ministry is performed:
Saturday afternoon and/or Sunday morning Masses, as well as Feast days.
Length of Commitment:
Initial appointment is made by the pastor of the parish. This is confirmed by a three-year appointment by the Archbishop, which may be renewed.
Training provided:
Initial 1-hour training, including hand-outs/training materials. Additional materials from the Archdiocese.
2006-07 training dates and times:
Saturday, August 12 – 1:45 PM
Thursday. September 7 – 7:15 PM
Saturday, October. 7 – 1:45 PM
Thursday, November 9 - 7:15 PM
Saturday, December 2 – 1:45 PM
Thursday, January 11 – 7:15 PM
Saturday, Feb. 3 - 1:45 PM
Thursday, March 8 – 7:15 PM
Saturday, April 14 – 1:45 PM
Thursday, May 3 – 7:15 PM
Saturday, June 2 – 1:45 PM
Responsible to:
Marc Stockert, parish Pastoral Associate for Liturgy and Music, 763-323-7032, mstockert@stkdcc.org.
Support Provided:
Initial training, periodic reflection/updating, annual appreciation in parish | 