Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist

The Eucharist sums up our beliefs:  We believe in God; we believe that God's Word was made flesh in Jesus; we believe that the Holy Spirit continues to guide the Church; we believe that God speaks to us through the scriptures; we believe that Jesus gave us his body and blood on the night before he died; we believe that through his death he made possible our salvation; we believe that he rose from the dead on the third day. When we receive the Eucharist, we place ourselves in God's hands. 

When faithful believers participate at Mass, they look forward to receiving Holy Communion.  Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist have the honor of helping the priest as he shares the body and bread of Christ with the people. Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist are servants of Christ fulfilling his will to feed the hungry. 

In addition to serving as Extraordinary Ministers of Communion at Mass, there are also ministers who bring the Eucharist to those who are homebound, the sick, or those in skilled nursing or senior care facilities. This ministry has been particularly challenging during the pandemic. For more informaiton about that ministry click here.

Anyone who feels called to either ministry should contact Martha Corkery, Pastoral Life Coordinator at 725-2624. She will connect you with the appropriate coordinator. 

BACKGROUND CHECK FORMS TO BE COMPLETED BY EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS

Code of Ethics - Complete the final page of the document once you have read it and return it to Martha Corkery at the parish office in Brunswick.

RCDP Background Check - Be sure to answer all questions and submit to parish office when completed. 

DHHS Background Check  - This form needs to be completed every 5 years. There are no fees to be paid. Send completed for to Martha Corkery, Pastoral Life Coordinator at parish office in BRunswick when completed

Extraordinary Minister Volunteer Application Form - Please complete this form thoroughtly and return to parish office.

 The background checks are required of all Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist in order to perform this ministry. In addition to background checks, individuals who become Extraordinary Ministers are recommended to the Bishop by the pastor. This truly is an extraordinary ministry where ministers have the privilege of sharing the Eucharist, the Body of Christ, with others. We are blessed by those who are willing to support our clergy in making the Eucharist avialable to our fellow parishioners at Mass. Thank you to all.

NOTE: The DHHS form should be completed every 5 years and sent to the parish office for processing. No fees are to be paid by people submitting background check forms.