Thursday, July 15, 2010

EMHCs Needed




The archdiocese trains and mandates  new Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC) and Lectors. These ministries are performed by non-ordained members of the community who assit in the disrtibution of Communion (EMHC) and proclaim the scripture (Lector) at Mass. Some of our EMHCs take communion to the homebound. If you feel called to minister to our parish community this way, please consider one of these ministries.

Candidates must:
  • be a High School junior or older;
  • be a practicing Catholic;
  • have received the sacrament of Confirmation; and
  • if married, be in a valid marriage.
Candidates are REQUIRED to attend:

1. ONE of the following diocesan training sessions:
  • Tuesday, August 17; St. Leo Omaha 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
  • Sunday , August 22; St. Columbkille Papillion 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
  • Monday, August 23; St. Vincent de Paul Omaha 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

2. The Mandation Mass Thursday, September 2, 7:30 p.m. St. Cecilia Cathedral
3. Parish Training Sessions: Tuesday, September 14; St. Columbkille Parish
  • Lectors:  7 to 8 p.m.
  • EMHCs:  8 to 9 p.m.
Registration deadline is Monday, August 2nd. Candidates must be approved by Fr. Damian and names will be submitted to the Chancery office of the archdiocese. To register for candidacy, please contact David Batter, Director of Music & Liturgy, in the parish office at 339-3285 or by email.

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