EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
ABOUT EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
What is a Eucharistic Minister?
"Eucharistic Ministers, yours is service at the Lord's Reconciling Table."
Eucharistic Ministers are called not only to minister the Body and Blood of Christ, but also to take on Christ's likeness.
The Ministers accomplish this by strengthening their faith from within and sharing it with the faithful at communion time.
The role of Eucharistic Ministers seems simple enough - to minister the Body and Blood of Christ to the assembled faithful and to take the Eucharist to sick and/or housebound parishioners, who are unable to get to Mass.
In reality, the role of each Eucharistic Minister is to draw faith from the people of God, to become more and more like the Body and Blood of Christ.
The sick or housebound would normally make contact with the Parish Priest, who would then arrange for one of the ministers to visit.
Visits are normally made after a weekend Mass but can be ar other times as the need arises.
Why should I participate?
To understand why one should become a Eucharistic Minister, it is important to reflect on these words quoted in the Eucharistic Minister Handbook :
"Yours is a share in the work of the Lord's Spirit who makes of us one bread, one body, the cup of blessing. Yours is a work of ministering Christ's body and blood to the body of Christ, the Church. Yours is service at the Lord's reconciling table. You minister holy food to holy people in the holiest of all communions."
What skills are needed?
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 in the liturgy.
What training is required?
Training is offered in cooperation with the local Deanery; it generally consists of two evenings or one Saturday at a regional location, such as St Mary's, Leyland, followed by one evening at St Teresa's.
What about time commitment?
Eucharistic Ministers are given the opportunity to provide input into their individual schedules.
The co-ordinator seeks information about which Masses a minister would like to serve and creates schedules based on this input.
Occasionally, a meeting of Eucharistic Ministers is called but the day-to-day listings and arrangements are handled by a co-ordinator, who also deals with requests for changes to schedules.
CAN I BECOME A EUCHARISTIC MINISTER?
If you wish to become a Eucharistic Minister ...
at St Teresa's
You should contact Louis Westerbeek by telephoning 01772 740900.
at St Mary Magdalen's
You should contact John Greer by telephoning 01772 745029.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS SCHEDULE
St Mary Magdalen's
| JANUARY, MARCH, MAY, JULY, SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER |
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| WEEK | SATURDAY 6.00pm Vigil Mass |
SUNDAY 10.30am Morning Mass |
TUESDAY 9.30am Eucharistic Service |
| 1 | M Woods | L Costello | F Graystone |
| M Corcoran | K O'Neill | ||
| P Hill | M Hammond | ||
| F Noblett | M Hardman | ||
| 2 | P Hill | T O'Brien | M Greer |
| A N Other | L Sutton | ||
| 3 | M Hardman | L Costello | M Greer |
| M Corcoran | B Hartley or K O'Neill |
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| 4 | P Hill | R Simpson | C McManamon |
| A N Other | S Simpson | ||
| 5 | F Noblett | M Hammond | F Graystone |
| A N Other | M Hardman | ||
**** see also notes below
| FEBRUARY, APRIL, JUNE, AUGUST, OCTOBER, DECEMBER |
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| WEEK | SATURDAY 6.00pm Vigil Mass |
SUNDAY 10.30am Morning Mass |
TUESDAY 9.30am Eucharistic Service |
| 1 | M Hardman | T O'Brien | P Brown |
| P Hill | K O'Neill | ||
| F Noblett | R Simpson | ||
| M Woods | S Simpson | ||
| 2 | P Hill | J Greer | T O'Brien |
| A N Other | L Sutton | ||
| 3 | M Hardman | L Costello | P Brown |
| M Corcoran | F Beckett | ||
| 4 | M Woods | M Hammond | C McManamon |
| A N Other | M Hardman | ||
| 5 | F Noblett | F Beckett | J Greer |
| A N Other | L Sutton | ||
Notes for St Mary Magdalen Eucharistic Ministers :
If you are unable to attend at your allocated time, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ARRANGE for someone else to stand in for you.
Please also inform JOHN GREER on 01772 745029 of the change in arrangements.
If Sunday's date is the 1st of the month (ie Week 1), then the preceding Vigil Mass is also Week 1.
Please be aware that the first Tuesday in the month may fall BEFORE the first Sunday and similarly for other weeks.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS SCHEDULE
St Teresa's
| WEEK | SATURDAY 7.15pm |
SUNDAY 9.10am |
SUNDAY 5.00pm |
| 1 | F Hart | A Baldwin | C Alexander |
| M Heaton | E Clegg | D Heys | |
| W Rogerson | C Hankinson | ||
| M Whittle | D Hankinson | ||
| 2 | P Kearney | A Delaney | A Walker |
| S Shepherd | H Holden | R Wise | |
| M McCann | |||
| D Nicholson | |||
| 3 | J Carnell | J Baldwin | P Goodwin |
| H Todhunter | L Doyle | C Lewis | |
| L Westerbeek | |||
| P Winder | |||
| 4 | T Conway | L Bull | R Wilson |
| F Noblett | P Hough | A Walker | |
| P McIntyre | |||
| R Wise | |||
| 5 | T Conway | E Clegg | D Heys |
| H Todhunter | D Nicholson | C Lewis | |
| P McIntyre | |||
| P Sargent |
| KEY TO EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS SCHEDULE | ||
| Team Leader | Porch and Choir Loft |
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| WEEK | EUCHARISTIC SERVICE : SATURDAY |
| 1 | T Conway |
| 2 | S Simpson |
| 3 | D Nicholson |
| 4 | L Doyle |
| 5 | L Westerbeek |
| MASS | HOLYDAYS OF OBLIGATION |
| Vigil | S Shepherd |
| B Rogerson | |
| Reserve: | F Noblett |
| 9.10am | E Clegg |
| F Hart |
| WEEKDAY MASS |
| E Clegg |
| (+ various) |
Notes for St Teresa's Eucharistic Ministers :
Team numbers 1 to 5 indicate the respective Sunday of the month on which your services are requested.
If Sunday is the 1st of the month (ie Week 1), then the preceding Vigil Mass is also Week 1.
Communion under both kinds is given on the first Sunday of the month at the Vigil Mass.
The Ministers are responsible for clearing the Sanctuary after Mass in accordance with the "Ministers of Holy Communion - Duties after Mass" instructions; it is the duty of the Team Leader to ensure that the team has complied with the instructions.
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The entry of your name on the Rota means that it is your responsibility to arrange for another Minister to take your place should you be unable to attend.
The owners of this page are :
For St Teresa's : Louis Westerbeek
For St Mary Magdalen's : John Greer
