Eucharistic Ministers
CONTACTS:   Parish Center at 484-0532

Eucharistic Ministers are registered parishioners who are commissioned by the church to assist in the distribution of Holy Communion in the absence of sufficient ordinary ministers. These ministers are baptized, confirmed, and have been receiving the Eucharist. The minimum age for a minister is 18, or a high school senior. All ministers must demonstrate personal and spiritual maturity.

Eucharistic Ministers may also be involved in carrying Holy Communion to the elderly, the sick and the hospitalized of the parish, and those in nursing homes that are under the care of the parish.  Please see Eucharist Ministers to the Sick.

All EOM's are interviewed and trained in the procedures of St. Mary Magdalen Parish.

Is it difficult for you or someone you love 
to come forward to receive Communion?

If so, we encourage you to let an usher know, or have someone tell the Eucharistic Minister that you are there. The Eucharistic Ministers will be happy to come to you with Communion. Usually they will do this after giving Communion to those who come forward. Sometimes, if the Eucharistic Minister knows someone needs Communion brought to them, they will take care of this first. 

We don't want anyone to be missed at Communion time. Neither do we want anyone to feel they have to come forward in line if it is a hardship or is unsafe to do so. Please know that we are happy to come to you.