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Email: office@olgcchurchpc.org
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November 1, 2017Just as Jesus took, blessed, broke, and gave bread in the desert, so He took, blessed, broke, and gave bread at the Last Supper. Just as He fed those who hungered, so He feeds us with His Body and Blood. Just as He gave the bread and fish to the disciple, who then gave them to the people, so the Church entrusts the Body and Blood of Christ to ministers, who then give them to the faithful.
When faithful believers participate at Mass, they look forward to receiving Holy Communion. You will be there. You will be a servant of Christ fulfilling His will to feed the hungry, by giving them something to eat and drink. When we gather for the Eucharist as the body of Christ, we place our lives in God’s hands. We respond in faith to the revelation we have received.
Extraordinary Ministers also bring the sacrament to those who are sick and homebound. In this way those who are unable to participate in Sunday Mass with the entire assembly can still share in the communion of sacrament and friendship.
If you feel a calling to this ministry, please sign up. We need 7 extraordinary ministers per Mass. The qualifications are, (1) a registered member of the parish and in good standing. (2) complete an application form and commit to the requirements of the ministry guidelines. (3) be interviewed by the Pastor and be approved by him.
Testimonies
Marilyn Chinen: “It is very gratifying to be able to serve our church community as a Eucharistic Minister. By serving in this capacity, I feel I have grown in my faith.”
Winnie Lee: “Being a Eucharistic Minister is a special honor and glory. Being a Eucharistic Minister, I get to serve at the table of the Lord during His celebration of the Mass. If you want to be a Eucharistic Minister, don’t put off the calling of the Lord to serve Him. You may say you may not know what to do, but that would be the least of your worries because we have leaders of each group who will help you and guide you during your training and if you have any questions those who have been serving for a long time will be only to willing to answer your questions. All you have to do is make a commitment that you want to serve the Lord and the rest is easy. So if you are serious about considering being a Eucharistic Minister, the first step is to come to the Parish Office to get an application. Pray on it and the Lord will guide you.”
Mike Lee: “After being away from the Church for a long time, it was the Eucharist that brought me permanently back--the desire to receive our Lord Jesus and the ensuing Peace and Love I felt and continue to feel when receiving His Body and Blood. When the right time presented itself, I became a Eucharistic Minister for the Mass, and later for the sick and the homebound. It has been my pleasure to serve the Lord, the Church, and all parishioners.”
Doris Lee: “I was received and loved into the Church in 1986 after having participated in the RCIA program. I immediately wanted to join a ministry and wanted to do so together with my husband Michael. Knowing that it was the Eucharist that drew Michael back to the Church, it was evident that the Eucharistic Ministry would be our choice. Commitment to the ministry has been smooth and not at all difficult. Since attending Mass is a given for all of us, the ministry requirement to arrive at church at least 20 minutes early is not a hardship. If you have a desire to be of service to your church community--your faith family--and to serve Jesus, we will welcome you with open arms. My journey in the ministry has been filled with wonderful people and experiences.”
Joanne Pamplona: “I was asked to be a Eucharistic minister in 1996. At that time, my daughters were altar servers. It was a great way to serve the Lord as a family. As young adults, my daughters serve as a Lector and as a Eucharistic Minister. Serving in this ministry, have helped me grow in my faith, meet people including the priests and a sense of belonging.”
