When priests need assistance distributing communion at Mass, they enlist the help of the laity. Referred to as Eucharistic Ministers, these people are extra ordinary ministers (not extraordinary). The Bishop, as the Ordinary of the diocese, maintains order while priests assisting the Bishop throughout the diocese are the Ordinary Ministers.

It is the responsibility of all those who distribute the Eucharist (priests, deacons, and extra ministers) to ensure reverent and careful celebration and reception of communion. Therefore, it is necessary for those desiring to be Eucharistic Ministers to attend a training session here in the parish.

Anyone desiring to be a Eucharistic Minister should express his or her interest to the pastor.