Eucharistic Ministers
For many years now, Holy Spirit Parish has invited confirmed women and men to become ministers of Holy Communion.
Above are pictures from the 9:30 a.m. Sunday mass. On the right and left respectively, Therese and J.C. share the body and blood of Christ with parishioners. In the center, ministers of Holy Communion stand around Father Edens during the communion rite.
Training classes are usually held in fall and spring. Interested parishioners attend four 90 minute sessions. There is a small amount of reading following each of the sessions.
Session One: A study and discussion of “ministry.”
Session Two: A presentation by one of the Paulist fathers on “The History of the Eucharist.”
- Father Campbell Discussing Eucharist
Session Three: The specifics of the ministry (i.e. how to sign-up, the stations at each of the weekend masses). Below, participants practice the techniques of how to share the sacraments with parishioners.
Session Four: A study and discussion of “spirituality” and the commissioning rite.
If you are interested in becoming a minister of Holy Communion, complete an application form at the front desk and leave it for Gary Addiego. Send questions to Gary at the following email address: gandjaddiego@sbcglobal.net.
New Eucharistic Ministers Commissioned
On October 12, Father Bill Edens commissioned as Ministers of Holy Communion the following parishioners.
Congratulations to: Ana Aceves, Lisa Audish, Heidi Ayran, Ferdinand Cacho, Alan Diaz-Ramirez, Emma Gamble, Jaqueline Garcia, Dave Gleason, David Hahn, Angela Moore, Max Pujals, Leigh Roxas, Chad Smith, Tanya Shahjanian, Adam Spaulding, and Kristina Virissimo.