The celebration of the Eucharist is the most fundamental of the Sacraments we embrace as Catholics. Lay Eucharistic Ministers at St. Rita, also known as Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, serve our community in several ways by making Holy Communion available to all the faithful. Training is offered on a regular basis for each of these aspects of ministry.
Our Eucharistic Ministers share the gift of Communion and community with homebound or hospitalized parishioners. The Holy Eucharistic is taken from Mass by a Eucharistic minister to those in need and a brief Communion service is conducted. A very important aspect for those who cannot attend Mass regularly is the ministry of presence, the sharing of our faith and community. The gift the minister receives from this encounter is almost always greater than the gift given.
If you are interested in serving in this ministry, please contact David or Jill Muhs by emailing [email protected].