TO:  ALL COMMUNION MINISTERS WHO SERVE AT MASS

 

There are several areas that need addressing without the need to have another massive training for all ministers.  All of what will be addressed is in the original directions which are still posted in the Ministers Sign In Room.

 

  1. Purification of vessels
    1. There are two steps; purify and dry with a purificator and wash and dry.
    2. See directions posted in 3 places in the Ministers work room.
  2. Dress
    1. Father Jim has specifically asked that we come in appropriate clothing to serve.  It would be a good idea to come ready to serve every time you come to Mass. 
  3. Where to Stand when you are waiting to receive communion.
    1. A3 should be directly in front of the AMBO (that is the table from which the Word of God is read).  All other ministers should be as close to that area as possible with the C ministers immediately adjacent to A3.  Diagrams in Sign In Room state this clearly.
    2. Be sure you know where you are to position yourself for communion and during the breaking of the bread and pouring of the wine.
  4. When to come forward to serve.
    1. Move to the altar area after you offer the sign of peace to no more than 2 people.  Don’t wait for others to move.
  5. Wine and Choir
    1. Before consuming the remainder of your wine be sure the Choir has been served wine.
    2. When you return to the credence table and are finishing the blood of Christ FACE THE ALTAR to consume.  Do not walk and drink.
  6. Contact with Communicant
    1. Take care when pressing the bread into the Communicant’s hand so that the bread does not crumble and become a pile of crumbs.  Continue to make that contact just be very careful.  Some of our bread tends to crumble easily.
  7. SUBSTITUTES
    1.   PLEASE if you are not able to come on your assigned day get a substitute.  If that is not possible contact the coordinator for your Mass.
    2. There are many ministers who are not doing this and that makes for a very difficult job for the coordinator.  PLEASE PLEASE!
  8. ARRIVAL TIME
    1. Please arrive 15-20 minutes before Mass and sign in so the Coordinator isn't looking for people at the last minute.
  9. Unassigned Ministers
    1. If you are not assigned please stop and see the coordinator of the Mass and let them know you are available and what section you will be sitting in.

    10.  DISHES – All “A” ministers, even substitutes are responsible for the dishes

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