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Ministry of Care and Outreach

We recognize mobility and other health issues can be a very real barrier to coming to mass.  
So we have Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion of the Sick will bring Holy Communion to those parishioners who are sick or homebound and unable to participate in person at mass.   
We don't want this to be the reason you can't participate in the Eucharist Sacrament. 
You are not forgotten. You are still an important part of our Parish.  
We will bring Communion to you!  We are here to serve you, right where you are.

​To Make Arrangements

Call Maria at 204-268-9337

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Interested in Joining the Team

If you are interested in become an Extraordinary Ministry of Holy Community of the Sick, please contact Maria at 204-268-9337

 

Job Description

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Activities/Responsibilities

  • Receive the Holy Communion Eucharist from the pastor during mass to distribute after mass in the community

  • Travel to the parishioners’ homes and care facility

  • Provide the Holy Communion to the parishioner

  • Ensure the reverence of Communion is preserved

  • Bring forward any issues or concerns to Extraordinary Minister Coordinator

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Skills, Experience and Qualifications

  • Member of St. Mary Parish

  • Ability to maintain a sense of reverence

  • Ability to travel to parishioners in the community

  • Valid driver’s license and vehicle registration if traveling by motor vehicle

 

Orientation, Training and Support

  • Training to administer the Body and Blood of Christ to the sick and infirmed by Ministry of Care and Outreach Coordinator and/or Parish Priest 

  • To be accompanied by a second person if entering a parishioners home that is not a relative

  • The Ministry of Care and Outreach Coordinator and Parish Priest are the first level of support, supervision and evaluation.

  • Ongoing support from Ministry of Care and Outreach Coordinator, Parish Priest and/or PPC Chairperson

  • Yearly commitment if possible and/or based on individual availability

 

Screening

  • Criminal Record Check required

  • Vulnerable Persons Check required

  • Covenant of Care form required

 

Benefits

  • Greater understanding of Liturgical Service

  • Expand your faith practice 

  • Use and build leadership skills

  • A way to serve the parish community

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