Go, therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded of you. And behold I am with you always, until the end of the age.
This is our Catholic mandate as found in Matthew 28:19-20/New American Bible.
Father John P. Lyons, Pastor
Eucharistic Ministers
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There is no greater or more sacred lay ministry than that of a Eucharistic Minister - more precisely an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion...someone called upon to assist the priest in the distribution of the Body of Christ during Mass. At St. Thomas these are parishioners who are duly instituted acolytes or even other faithful who have been enlightened and trained for this purpose.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion receive sufficient spiritual, theological and practical preparation to fulfill their roles with knowledge and reverence.
If you are interested in this calling, contact Deacon Phil Garcia at 520-577-8780, extension 125 or eMail him at dcnpgarcia@yahoo.com.