St Andrews Church Extraordinary Ministers

Extraordinary Ministers

Lay people assist the ordained priest and deacon (the Ordinary Ministers) in the distribution of Holy Communion at Mass and to the housebound. They are therefore called Extraordinary Ministers.

Extraordinary Ministers receive a formal training programme, are commissioned annually and are expected to attend a half day of reflection and renewal each year.

If you wish to volunteer for this role, please speak to Father John or to Deacon Jolyon.

We had a very good meeting of those parishioners who are willing to be involved with visiting local people who would welcome company because they are not able to get out and about. Some of us were “old hands”, having been part of SVP, visiting people before. The rest of us were happy to follow their lead, and the feeling was positive and keen. If you would like to join this lively and worthwhile group, please let Anne Taylor know on 01233 850235. She has an answer machine so leave a message if she’s not in – there is always room for more people to help!

Extraordinary Ministers

Extraordinary Ministers

Lay people assist the ordained priest and deacon (the Ordinary Ministers) in the distribution of Holy Communion at Mass and to the housebound. They are therefore called Extraordinary Ministers.

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