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St. Mark Catholic Church
Pastoral Ministry of
Communion to the
Homebound
St. Mark Catholic Church
Huntersville, NC 28078
January 31, 2017
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Table of Contents
Contents
I. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
II. Notification of Visitation Needs ....................................................................................................................... 4
III. Purpose of This Document ........................................................................................................................... 4
IV. Pastors Invitation.......................................................................................................................................... 5
V. Understanding the Reasons for Liturgical Norms ............................................................................................. 6
A. Why are there Liturgical Norms? .................................................................................................................. 6
B. Liturgical Norms - Protect the Mystery......................................................................................................... 8
C. Eucharistic Roles ........................................................................................................................................... 8
VI. Guidelines for Pastoral Visiting ..................................................................................................................... 9
A. Follow Visitation Protocol............................................................................................................................. 9
B. Respect Privacy............................................................................................................................................. 9
C. Rite to Minimal Intrusion ............................................................................................................................ 10
D. Request for Visitation by a Priest ............................................................................................................... 10
VII. Using a Pyx ................................................................................................................................................. 10
VIII. Bringing Communion .............................................................................................................................. 11
A. General Guidelines ..................................................................................................................................... 11
B. Badges ........................................................................................................................................................ 11
C. How to Obtain the Eucharist ...................................................................................................................... 11
1. Sunday Mass ........................................................................................................................................... 11
2. Weekday Mass ....................................................................................................................................... 12
3. Other Times - Outside of Mass ............................................................................................................... 12
D. Dress Attire ................................................................................................................................................. 13
E. Unused Eucharist ........................................................................................................................................ 13
IX. Protocol for Offering the Eucharist ............................................................................................................. 13
X. Other Sources for Scripture Readings and Reflections ................................................................................... 14
A. USCCB Daily Readings ................................................................................................................................. 14
B. USCCB Daily Reflections ............................................................................................................................. 14
C. The Word Among Us Meditations .............................................................................................................. 14
D. Laudate ....................................................................................................................................................... 15
XI. Thank You for Your Service ......................................................................................................................... 15
XII. Eucharistic Minister Contacts & Census of Homebound ............................................................................ 15
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St. Mark Catholic Church Mission: We, the members of St. Mark Catholic Church, seek to celebrate our faith in Jesus
Christ through service and evangelization.
Vision: As a member of St. Mark Catholic Church, I will strive to create a parish where each
member: feels like a part of the parish family is actively involved in Church activities, understands and loves the Catholic faith and what makes it special, is Eucharist centered, and wants to share the love of Christ through action or words.
Pastoral Ministry of
Communion to the
Homebound
St. Mark Catholic Church
Huntersville, NC 28078
I. Introduction
Parishioners responding to the call to serve in this Eucharistic ministry are
required to be trained to ensure all involved properly represent the Church.
This document provides guidance and standards in a manner that honors
Christ our Savior, helps our ministers to be prepared to offer Jesus to the
homebound, ensures those visited feel important to our community, and
ensures Jesus in the Eucharist receives our utmost reverence, care and
respect.
As a representative of St. Mark Catholic Church it is important for ordinary
and extra-ordinary ministers to perform their duties reverently and in a
manner that is consistent with the rubrics of the Church. The Eucharist,
being the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus is a mystery, yet as Jesus
said at the Last Supper, Luke 22:14-20, and specifically in Luke 22:19 “This is my body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me.”
Jesus is with you as you carry Him to our parishioners in need. Give Him the
reverence He is due. Ministry volunteers act as compassionate visitors,
offering a vital pastoral link among the parish, the sick, and the homebound.
What better gift could anyone give, than Jesus! Remember you are the eyes,
ears, hands and feet for our pastor, parochial vicar(s) and deacons. The
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information you share makes it more effective and easier for our parish
ordained ministers to prioritize visitations.
II. Notification of Visitation Needs
Extra-ordinary ministers of Holy Communion serve as pastoral visitors. In
this role, ministers volunteer their time to compassionately visit the sick and
disabled parishioners in their homes, but also in other living centers such as:
hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living centers.
Ordinary and extra-ordinary ministers of Holy Communion are welcome to
participate in this important ministry after being trained. Service in this
ministry is designated only within the boundaries of St. Mark Parish or her
designated missions outside of the parish boundaries. Family members of a
homebound parishioner may also be trained to bring Eucharist to a
homebound loved one on an ad-hoc basis.
All parishioners are encouraged to notify the Pastoral Ministry Team or the
Parish Office if they are aware of someone who could benefit from a pastoral
visit. They are encouraged to notify Deacon Tom McGahey at
[email protected] or any member of the Eucharistic Ministry
Leadership Team whose contact information is available on the Parish
website at www.stmarknc.org. Please provide sufficient information to help
us schedule visitations including the following
• Name, address and telephone number of the parishioner in need of
visitation.
• Name, address and telephone number of a representative if the
parishioner cannot schedule visits themselves.
St. Mark maintains a record of parishioners in need of visitations. We assign
an appropriate home visitor and establish a visitation schedule with the
dates and times requested by the parishioner. Visits typically follow the
availability of the extra-ordinary minister, often following Sunday or daily
Mass schedules.
III. Purpose of This Document
This first section of this document is designed to assist you as you discern
participation in the Ministry of Communion to the Homebound here at St.
Mark Catholic Church.
This document is also to be used as a reference manual regarding guidelines
and procedures, so that all Ministers of Communion to the Homebound are
serving consistently in the ministry.
Dedication is something we value at St. Mark. St. Mark will provide support
and backup, as possible for you. We seek to maintain a regular visitation
schedule, and your willingness to add additional visitations to your schedule
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on a temporary basis further reflects your commitment. We seek to maintain
backup support when necessary. Following are a few examples:
• Providing team members relief during times of their absence
• Attending training
• Attending retreats
• Traveling, and
• Transitioning new visitors when someone leaves this ministry.
Our goal is to maintain a workable balance that ensures this ministry
remains a joyful service for all.
If you are no longer bringing communion to a person, you are not prohibited
from caring visits. Remember, while you may form solid relationships with
the people you visit, you are a also serving as representative of St. Mark
IV. Pastor’s Invitation
The following is a personal welcome to this ministry from our pastor:
Welcome to the “Pastoral Ministry of Communion to the Homebound.” Your
willingness to serve as a Pastoral Minister is not only a response to your
Baptismal call to serve the people of God, but a commitment to Christ as you
proclaim through your service your evangelization as instructed at the end of
Mass: “’Go and Announce the Gospel of the Lord”.
You share in Christ's loving ministry to His people as you visit with and/or
offer the Eucharist. You recognize the Body of Christ in those with whom you
visit and ultimately you act as the Body of Christ by your full participation in
the life of the parish and the wider community through your service in this
Ministry.
Preparing properly for your service, maintaining a regular schedule of
visitations, and being willing to accept additional people to your schedule on
a temporary or permanent basis further reflects that commitment.
I greatly appreciate your willingness to serve our parish community and
applaud you commitment to those in need. Know too that God will not be out
done as you will be blessed for your kindness.
God bless your efforts!
Yours in Christ,
Fr. John Putnam
Pastor, St. Mark Catholic Church
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V. Understanding the Reasons for Liturgical Norms
The Ministry of Eucharist for the Homebound is an extension of the Mass.
The Church has spent the past ten years reforming the Roman Missal, which
was published by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in 2011 for the
United States. The full instructions can be found in the General Instructions
for the Roman Missal. Key considerations include:
“November 27, 2011, marks a significant date in the liturgical life of the Church in the United States as the Roman Missal, Third Edition, is introduced and put into use for the celebration of the Eucharist. This brings to conclusion the work of more than ten years of research, translation, preparation, and study. The implementation of the new translation of the prayers of the Mass is probably the most significant change in the liturgy since the introduction of the novus ordo Missal of Pope Paul VI in 1969.”
The changes we are implementing are to ensure we are in compliance with
the norms established by the Church. Click on: The General Instructions of the Roman Missal (GIRM) to obtain the full text if you wish to study the
norms more thoroughly.
A. Why are there Liturgical Norms?
Someone may ask why have liturgical norms at all? They may ask:
• Wouldn’t creativity, spontaneity, the freedom of the children of God and ordinary good sense be enough?
• Why should the worship of God be regimented by rubrics and regulations?
• Is it not enough just to teach people the beauty and the exalted nature of the liturgy?
A good place to find the answers to these questions, by reading one of
the first Vatican II documents; Sacrosanctum Concilium. It provides
excellent insight as to why liturgical norms are necessary, beginning
with the fact that “in liturgy full public worship is performed by the
Mystical Body of Jesus Christ.”
This document reveals that God’s love created a perfect way for us to
worship Him through a divine means, all for our good. If we know
what true liturgy is and participate fully in it, then the Liturgy will
allow us to be drawn closely to God’s love. Liturgy is a means of
seeking and finding perfect truth and love. Participating in the Liturgy
is a response to Christ’s presence in His Church. Liturgy is the official
worship of the Church, consisting of the Seven Sacraments and the
Liturgy of the Hours.
Understanding the Liturgy is the ideal way we can enter into a grace
filled relationship with Christ and prepares us for the Ministry of
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Eucharist for the Homebound. The following are excerpts from
Sacrosanctum Concilium, which published on December 4, 1963 as an
undertaking of Vatican II to reform the Liturgy.
The Second Vatican Council recognized that the Liturgy daily builds up
those that are in the Church, making of them a holy temple of the Lord,
a dwelling place for God in the Spirit. (see Eph.2:21)3
The following passages from Sacrosanctum Concilium provide insights
into the Eucharist that we should all embrace.
#7-In paragraph 4 we should consider: “From this it follows that every liturgical celebration, because it is an action of Christ the priest and of his Body the Church, is a sacred action surpassing all others.”
#22.1 -Regulation of the Sacred Liturgy depends solely on the authority of the Church, that is, on the Apostolic See and, as laws may determine, on the bishop.
#22.2 - In virtue of power conceded by the law, the regulation of the liturgy within certain defined limits belongs also to various kinds of competent territorial bodies of bishops legitimately established.
#22.3 -Therefore no other person, even if he be a priest, may add, remove, or change anything in the Liturgy on his own authority.
#28 - In Liturgical celebrations each person, minister or layman, who has an office to perform, should do all of, but only, those parts which pertain to his office by the nature of the rite and the principles of liturgy.
#32 - The Liturgy makes distinctions between persons according to their liturgical function and Sacred Orders, and there are liturgical laws providing for due honors to be given to civil authorities. Apart from these instances, no special honors are to be paid in the Liturgy to any private persons or classes of persons, whether in the ceremonies or by external display.
#56 - The two parts which, in a certain sense, go to make up the Mass, namely, the Liturgy of the Word and the Eucharistic Liturgy, are so closely connected with each other that they form but one single act of worship.
#59 - The purpose of the Sacraments is to sanctify men, to build up the body of Christ, and, finally to give worship to God; because they are signs they also instruct. They not only presuppose faith, but by words and objects they also nourish, strengthen, and express it; that is why they are called "Sacraments of faith." They do indeed impart grace, but, in addition, the very act of celebrating them most effectively disposes the faithful to receive this grace in a fruitful manner, to worship God duly, and to practice charity.
It is therefore of the highest importance that the faithful should easily understand the sacramental signs, and should frequent with great eagerness those sacraments which were instituted to nourish the Christian life.
#73 - "Extreme Unction," which may also and more fittingly be called "Anointing of the Sick," is not a Sacrament for those only who are at the point of death. Hence, as soon as any one of the faithful begins to be in danger of
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death from sickness or old age, the fitting time for him to receive this Sacrament has certainly already arrived. This Sacrament may only be performed by an ordained priest or bishop.
#74 -In addition to the separate rites for anointing of the sick and for viaticum, a continuous rite shall be prepared according to which the sick man is anointed after he has made his confession and before he receives viaticum.
B. Liturgical Norms - Protect the Mystery
The summit of the Liturgy is the Eucharistic celebration. Over time,
Holy Mother Church has developed words and actions, and therefore
directives, for this supreme act of worship. Eucharistic norms are
devised to express and protect the Eucharistic mystery and also
instruct that it is the Church that guides the celebration of the sacrifice
and Sacrament. As Pope John Paul II puts it in Ecclesia de Eucharistia, #52: “These norms are a concrete expression of the
authentically ecclesial nature of the Eucharist; this is their deepest
meaning. Liturgy is never anyone's private property, be it of the
celebrant or of the community in which the mysteries are celebrated.”
C. Eucharistic Roles
Priests have also made solemn promises to exercise with fidelity their
ministry, as have deacons. They are expected to live up to their sacred
responsibilities.
Lay people have their proper role. Each minister brings the grace God
has implanted on their soul which offers uniqueness and diversity to
their interaction with others. The Church encourages this uniqueness
and diversity from you and desires that you be fully alive to the great
privilege that God has given in calling you to participate with mind and
heart, your entire life by being present in the liturgy, and through it,
receive God's grace. It is important to understand this properly and
not to suppose that the The General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) is somehow biased against lay people or placing unreasonable
restrictions on you.
The Eucharist contains the Church's entire spiritual wealth, that is,
Christ himself, our Passover and Living Bread.
Priests and Bishops are ordained above all to celebrate the Eucharistic
sacrifice and give the Body and Blood of Christ to the faithful. Deacons
and, in their own ways, acolytes, altar servers, lectors and choirs and
others are called to assist in the service of the Church. They should in
faith and devotion, strive to discharge their various ministries in a
manner that respects the Liturgical Norms presented by the Church.
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Our training is intended to share these norms with you so that you are
in your full compliance, while continuing to bring your unique spirit to
those you are visiting.
VI. Guidelines for Pastoral Visiting
Extraordinary ministers represent the Pastor when visiting homebound
parishioners. Act with decorum during the visit by adhering to the following
protocol:
A. Follow Visitation Protocol
If a person is in a hospital or nursing center and is requesting food or
water or some type of physical assistance, ALWAYS check with a staff
person before assisting.
The question of accepting money from the homebound person(s) you are
visiting may arise. When you are visiting a homebound person for the
purposes of a pastoral visit or to bring Eucharist, you are doing so as a
volunteer minister, representing St. Mark Catholic Church, and
therefore, you should never accept money for yourself. Even receiving
gifts can be problematic. If the person wants you to take their donation
envelope or check for a donation to the Church, it is best to help them
to mail it to the parish. Make every effort not to get involved in
carrying other people’s money. Kindly let them know that you are not
to carry money to the Church. This creates a risk that we all prefer to
avoid.
Be sure to notify the Deacon Tom McGahey, Tom O’Loughlin or the
Parish Secretary if stopping your ministry for any reason; vacation,
sickness or permanent "retirement." The Parish will strive to appoint a
replacement, to support person(s) or institution(s) you are visiting.
Lastly, believe in the value of what you are doing! It does make a
difference! You may well be the only contact the people you are visiting
has with the Church, yet “we are all one body.”
B. Respect Privacy
Ministers of the Church must always be alert and honor other people’s
privacy. If you think that it might be helpful to put that person on the
prayer chain, then you must get explicit permission from them to do so.
This is also the case when other people ask you how the person you
went to visit is doing. Unless you have been given explicit permission
for that information to be shared, you do not have permission to share
it with anyone except the St. Mark staff and clergy that are involved
with the Eucharist to the Homebound Ministry. Great harm can be
done when a minister makes public some information that the
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homebound person did not wish to make public. Strict confidentiality
must be maintained!
C. Rite to Minimal Intrusion
Be cautious about the consumption of others time, space, and personal
information. Those you visit have a right to minimal intrusion. Some
guidelines include:
• Avoid intrusion by being aware of your presence, words,
questions, or physical touch. For example, wanting to hug them
does not give you permission to do so.
• Do not assume what they need, or seek information that has
nothing to do with your visit. If the person volunteers to share
information, that is their right. Any information they do share
should remain private.
D. Request for Visitation by a Priest
The person you are visiting may request a visit from a priest (or you
may observe the need) to perform the Sacrament of Anointing or
Confession. When this occurs, please notify a priest or deacon within
the parish to request a visit. Try to offer the priest some background
and suggest the best times for visitation.
VII. Using a Pyx
The Blessed Sacrament is brought in a small closed container called a pyx.
The Church has a supply that you may use if you do not own one. The pyx
should be made of metal and SHOULD NOT have a plastic insert. If you
need a pyx, see a deacon, priest, or sacristan in the working sacristy. We
simply request that you return any borrowed pyx when they are no longer in
use.
If you are purchasing a pyx, it should be made of metal and include a burse
similar to the one pictured below. The Consecrated Eucharist should always
be carried with respect in a pyx made of precious metal, (no plastic inserts) and carried in a burse around your neck, not placed in your pocket, purse or
briefcase.
Burse Pyx Don’t Use Plastic Inserts
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NEVER bring the Host home, to work OR ANY OTHER STOPS to save time
before going to a visit later in the day or in the week. Go directly to the
homebound individual.
Any remaining particles of the Consecrated Eucharist are the Body, Blood,
Soul and Divinity of Jesus. The Pyx should be cleaned after distributing
communion with clean water and then empty the water into your flower beds
or appropriate soil. NEVER empty the water into a drain as this would be
disrespectful.
VIII. Bringing Communion
A. General Guidelines
You will be acting as a bridge as you safely carry the consecrated
Eucharist between the assembly and the homebound, thus “bringing
communion” to them in several ways. By sharing your Word of God from
the Sunday Liturgy, the Eucharist, the bulletin, and news of the parish
community, you will help them feel connected to the parish and to Jesus.
You connect the homebound to the community when you listen to them
and, if given their permission, share their news with others. You allow
them to contribute to the ministry of the Church through their support,
work, and prayers for the needs of the Church and the world. You
evangelize to their family and friends through your example and actions.
B. Badges
Following training each Extraordinary Minister (EM) will be given a
name badge that MUST BE WORN when picking up the Eucharist. This
badge provides the priest, deacon or sacristan with validation that you
are prepared to serve in this ministry.
C. How to Obtain the Eucharist The Eucharist is primarily available at the end of each Mass. EM’s
should drop off their pyx with the priest or deacon, in the working
sacristy, prior to Mass, listing the number of Hosts they are requesting.
If the number of Hosts is not defined the priest, deacon or sacristan will
provide one host.
1. Sunday Mass
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to the Homebound
have permission to take communion to them at any time. However,
there is special significance in carrying the Eucharist to them
directly from the Sunday celebration. The Lord’s Day remains the
principal day on which the community gathers to celebrate the
Eucharist.
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Although our homebound parishioners are separated physically from
the worshipping community, they feel more closely aligned and a
part of the community when they receive Holy Communion on
Sunday.
2. Weekday Mass
Before Mass, take your pyx to the priest, deacon or sacristan behind
the sanctuary. They may not be in the working sacristy, so check in
the main sacristy or wait until a priest, deacon or sacristan arrives.
Follow the same procedures as the Sunday Mass.
3. Other Times - Outside of Mass
At times, your visitation schedule may not match the Mass schedule.
In these situations, schedule with a priest, deacon, or acolyte to
receive the host. Their contact information is available by clicking
on the following parish link and selecting “Parish Staff.”
stmarknc.org or is on the “Ordained Contacts” tab on the Excel
spreadsheet.
Ensure the following when visiting outside of Mass:
• Call the parish office a day ahead of time and arrange to meet a
priest, deacon, or acolyte to obtain a Host. Ensure you have an
agreed date and time and location to meet. Be sure to leave them
your contact information should any scheduling difficulties arise.
• Wear your badge as this will ensure the priest, deacon, acolyte or
sacristan that you have been trained and authorized to deliver
the Eucharist to the homebound.
• In the Church, the deacon or priest will fill your Pyx with the
requested Hosts and will return them to you. Proceed directly to
your visitation. (Remember you are carrying Jesus with you.)
• Remember that distributing communion after Sunday Mass
works best in most circumstances. Talk to the people you visit
and strive to change your visitation day to coincide with the Mass
schedule. This arrangement makes it easier for all concerned.
Note: In all cases when you are in possession of the Eucharist, you should proceed directly to your visitation destination. Avoid long conversations with others and use your good judgment.
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Quick Reference
✓ Before Mass, please take your Pyx to the working sacristy, behind the wall to the right of the sanctuary, and give it to the sacristan. Let him/her know how many hosts you are requesting.
✓ Wear your badge as this will alert the sacristan that you have been trained and authorized to deliver the Eucharist to the homebound.
✓ Receiving your Pyx with the Eucharist, once the distribution of Holy Communion is complete you will need to be observant of the deacon or priest who returns the Ciborium to the Tabernacle. Once completed, proceed to the Altar and stand near the bottom step at the center aisle. The priest will meet you and give you your Pyx. You should place the Pyx into the Burse. The priest will bless you and you will leave IMMEDIATELY from Mass. (So
when you proceed to the Altar, bring your belongings with you.)
✓ Proceed directly to your visitation(s). (Remember you are carrying Jesus with you.)
✓ Alternatively, if arriving after Mass, you may go to the working sacristy about 10 to 15 minutes after the dismissal and request a priest, deacon or acolyte to receive the Host(s). (Again wear your badge.)
D. Dress Attire Ministers should always dress in a way that is respectful to our Lord.
Remember that you are taking the Body of Christ to the sick person who
has good reason to expect someone dressed respectfully.
E. Unused Eucharist
Eucharistic Ministers should bring any unused hosts back to the
tabernacle after they have completed their visitations. Returning the
host may require contacting a deacon or priest to meet you.
IX. Protocol for Offering the Eucharist
The protocol for offering Eucharist to the homebound consists of the following
in this order:
1. Greeting
2. Penitential rite
3. Short reading from Scripture
4. Intercessory prayers
5. Lord's Prayer
6. Reception of Communion
7. Prayer after Communion
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The parish provides the Eucharistic Ministers with a pamphlet entitled
Communion of the Sick to be used as a guide. The Communion of the Sick
includes the official instructions, rites, and texts for ordinary “communion
calls” to the sick and confined. This pamphlet also includes special texts for a
sick child as well as special rite for communion calls in a hospital or
institution.
Each section of the pamphlet has particular instructions and format that
appear immediately before the rite. You are encouraged to become familiar
with this pamphlet. Your ability to skillfully convey the rites and prayers will
bring great comfort to those you visit.
X. Other Sources for Scripture Readings and Reflections
In addition to this pamphlet you can access the daily scripture and reflections
from a variety of sources, many of which are free (A-D), as follows:
A. USCCB Daily Readings
A good source for the daily readings, which is also in an audio format, is
the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Once you select the
site, click on Bible tab. Then you will find a menu with a variety of
choices. You can also go directly to the source by clicking on the USCCB
Daily Readings site. From there you can get past or future lectionary
Readings, Responsorial Psalms or Gospel by scrolling through the
calendar date.
B. USCCB Daily Reflections
The USCCB also has a site for reflections where you can obtain access to
video reflection on the daily readings. Feel free to explore the site. If
your prefer to go directly to the reflections, simply left click on USCCB
Daily Reflections to access site, scroll down and pick the scripture day
you would like to review.
C. The Word Among Us Meditations
The Word Among Us includes written reflections on the current days
scripture readings. Click on the meditation tab for the reflection. You
can also purchase an annual subscription for this publication in written
or digital form.
D. In Conversation with God, by Francis Fernandes
This is a multi-volume set which offers daily meditations on the Word
of God throughout the entire Liturgical year. There are volumes that
focus on special Feast Days. This is available in written and digital
formats. In Conversation with God or can be ordered through our
Catholic Bookstore.
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E. Laudate
On your tablet or smartphone you can leverage an excellent free
application entitled Laudate.
• Laudate - For Android
• Laudate - For iTunes / iPhones / iPads
These sites are sources for prayers, Mass readings, reflections and
much more. Remember those that you’re visiting want to connect
to the parish and activities of the community. Be sure to bring the
weekly bulletin, share the homily, discuss events occurring in the
parish such as ministry activities that may be of interest and of
course listen actively.
XI. Thank You for Your Service
Your work is a work of love, bringing Christ to those in our community.
Jesus said in John 6:35-36 “Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life; he who comes to me shall not hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst.’ ”
XII. Eucharistic Minister Contacts and Census of Homebound
Contacts associated with the Eucharistic Ministry can be found on an Excel
spreadsheet. This information is published on the parish website in a locked
file. EM’s are provided a password that enables them to access to the file.
The following spreadsheet contains tabs with census information. Click the
appropriate census tab to view.
The tabs are categorized as follows:
✓ Ordinary Minister Contacts (ministers that include the parish priest & deacons)
✓ Extraordinary Minister Contacts (lay parishioners that have volunteered for this
ministry)
✓ Nursing Homes (homes that are on our list of scheduled visitations.)
✓ Home Bound (addresses of parishioners in need of home visitations.)
✓ Hospitals (hospitals that are on our list of scheduled visitations.)
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Revisions and Approvals
Version: Authors and Approvers: Date:
1) Deacon Tom McGahey
Tom O’Loughlin
Fr. John Putnam
Oct. 9, 2014
2) Stephanie Conrad (Proof)
Deacon Tom McGahey
Nov. 2, 2014
3) Ben Liuzzo (Edits)
Deacon Tom McGahey
Dec. 15, 2014