Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion at St. Francis of Assisi Church
Ministry Head: Karen Messenger • komessenger@gmail.com • 225-572-7663
Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.”
John 6:35
The Extraordinary Minister’s function is to distribute Holy Communion, either within Mass or by taking it to a sick person, when an ordained minister (bishop, priest or deacon) is absent or impeded. … The only minister of the Eucharist is the priest – which is why lay ministers are called Extraordinary Ministers.
In the Diocese of Knoxville, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are commissioned by the Bishop for a 3-year term, or ministry assignment.
If you are interested in learning more about becoming an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, please contact the Ministry Head/Scheduler identified at the top of this page.
Visual Verse of the Day
“The Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in its wings. You will go forth & skip about like calves from the stall.” Malachi 4:2