Eucharistic Ministers

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JoeyWarren said:
All I can say is that it is the Priest that has dictated how many EMs we will have.

The only reason I know how many people we have at Mass is because I am also the Usher Chairperson and I require my Ushers to get a head count during the offeratory.

Personally I find it to be most humbling experience to be an EM. Other’s may not view it in the same light as I do, but when I am standing there saying “The Body of Chirst” or “The Blood of Chirst” I feel more like I am actually there at the last supper playing the roles of Peter and Andrew whom help pass the bread and wine around to the rest of the apostles.
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JoeyWarren, I think that those words* are meant to envoke the image of the last supper. I believe the church in her wisedom sought that, but I don’t think that EMHCs are necessary. In a way, I’d prefer those words to come from one who was ordained by a bishop, who has apostolic succession. However if the church, and the magisterium allow it…they are in charge.

*by saying “those word” I meant “The Body of Christ”. I wanted to clarify, because I believe that the Sacred Blood has a slightly different symbolism - especially in those cases where it is not offered to the laity.

Catholig
 
paramedicgirl said:
Sounds like you might be getting your role confused. Apostolic succession is reserved for the priesthood.
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Paramedicgirl, I think we should be more charitable. I truly believe that those words are spoken so that the image of apostolic succession would be envoked (originaly for the priests who would offer communion). Again though, If the Church allows it…

Catholig
 
Catholig said:
Paramedicgirl, I think we should be more charitable. I truly believe that those words are spoken so that the image of apostolic succession would be envoked (originaly for the priests who would offer communion). Again though, If the Church allows it…

Catholig
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What I meant is that EMHC shouldn’t envision themselves in the role of the priest as they say those words. I don’t know how difficult it is to do, but I think it’s important not to confuse the roles of an EMHC with the role and privilege of the priest.
 
Not to worry. In 20 yrs this will all settle out to where everyone is MOOM (as they’ll be called=MyOwnOrdinaryMinister). The little paper cups n basket o bread chips or Matza just get past around like a collection basket. Grab what ya want and no one has to even move. The stuff will be shipped FedEx pre-consecrated from the diocese so ya won’t be needin a priest cause there ain’t any.
 
TNT said:
Not to worry. In 20 yrs this will all settle out to where everyone is MOOM (as they’ll be called=MyOwnOrdinaryMinister). The little paper cups n basket o bread chips or Matza just get past around like a collection basket. Grab what ya want and no one has to even move. The stuff will be shipped FedEx pre-consecrated from the diocese so ya won’t be needin a priest cause there ain’t any.
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TNT, that’s not funny. And making jokes about the liturgy is disrespectful.

Catholig
 
paramedicgirl said:
You must have meant penance, then, not confession.
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It’s an inside joke phrase from my Priest. When somebody says something and it has a sinful nature, he responds with this

“Confession is 12 pm Saturday, you better bring a sack lunch”
 
JoeyWarren said:
It’s an inside joke phrase from my Priest. When somebody says something and it has a sinful nature, he responds with this

“Confession is 12 pm Saturday, you better bring a sack lunch”
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OK, thanks for explaining it. Your priest must be one of those who actually likes to be in the confessional, then. 😉

BTW, in Canada, we would say “bagged” lunch. We don’t use sacks, we use bags. 😉
 
JoeyWarren said:
Yes he does and he occasionally gives a homily on it.
French fries or chips?😉
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We say French Fries. Chips are things that come in bags, (not sacks), and they are flavoured.

Here are some more differences.
Pop, not soda
Buns, not rolls,
Shoes are any kind of footwear
Runners, not sneakers
 
paramedic girl:
Apostolic succession is reserved for the priesthood.
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Actually (nitpicking here) the term apostolic succession refers to bishops. If it weren’t for some missing paperwork, Catholic (and Orthodox and Old Catholic) bishops can trace the laying on of hands back to the apostles.

PS: The missing paperwork refers to the provenance of Cardinal Rebiba.

John
 
John_Higgins said:
Actually (nitpicking here) the term apostolic succession refers to bishops. If it weren’t for some missing paperwork, Catholic (and Orthodox and Old Catholic) bishops can trace the laying on of hands back to the apostles.

PS: The missing paperwork refers to the provenance of Cardinal Rebiba.

John
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Sounds interesting, though off-topic: can you provide a link or whatnot?
 
Here are a list of documents I think all Extraordinary Ministers should review, especially the latest document “Redemtionis Sacramentum” - ch. 7. There is no doubt in my mind that EM’s are used more than they should be and all of us need to take the instructions on this matter seriously.
-Fidei Custos (1969)
-Immensae Caritatis (1973)
-Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist (1973)
-Dominicae Coenae (1980)
-Inaestimabile donum (1980)
-On Certain Questions Regarding the Collaboration of the Non-Ordained (1997)
-Redemtionis Sacramentum (2004)
 
Tish said:
Here are a list of documents I think all Extraordinary Ministers should review, especially the latest document “Redemtionis Sacramentum” - ch. 7. There is no doubt in my mind that EM’s are used more than they should be and all of us need to take the instructions on this matter seriously.
-Fidei Custos (1969)
-Immensae Caritatis (1973)
-Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist (1973)
-Dominicae Coenae (1980)
-Inaestimabile donum (1980)
-On Certain Questions Regarding the Collaboration of the Non-Ordained (1997)
-Redemtionis Sacramentum (2004)
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I understand your gripe, but there are still practical matters. My back and my knees cannot tolerate a good long kneeling while one person serves a churchful of people communion.

BTW, you people my get your wish that I stop being an EMHC is because I’m tired of being tied down to the same mass week after week or the same parish week after week.
 
The cardinal was Scipione Cardinal Rebiba, who lived in the 16th Century. He was Archbishop of Pisa. No one can verify who elevated him to the episcopacy.

One great link on bishops belongs to David Cheney (who hangs out here as davidc2), it covers bishops on all continents and is very well researched and well presented as well.

Here’s the link: Catholic Hierarchy

John
 
LeahInancsi said:
I understand your gripe, but there are still practical matters. My back and my knees cannot tolerate a good long kneeling while one person serves a churchful of people communion.

BTW, you people my get your wish that I stop being an EMHC is because I’m tired of being tied down to the same mass week after week or the same parish week after week.
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Please don’t think that any one would ever make anyone kneel if it caused them physical distress. This just isn’t a church requirment - but following instructions issued by the Vatican must be adhered to.
 
Rhonda_Renee said:
How does one become a Eucharistic Minister? It seems like such an important job… are they provided with classes and required to be a Catholic in good standing?
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I’m an extraordinary EM, and at first I was completely overwhemed with the responsibility of it all. I try to get to confession as often as possible, to make sure that I’m honoring God, in all things. To me, it can sometimes be a task or duty taken way too lightly. I often see people joking in the back, pouring the wine out inappropriately. I don’t judge, but unfortunately, I have often wondered why there isn’t enough training involved. I got very little ‘training’…I think it’s something you need to journey on your own–you are literally ‘serving’ the Lord, and it’s no small responsibility. I pray for all who have this task, that they take it seriously…and with great humility. Who am I to serve the Precious Blood of our Lord? :o (that’s typically my role)
 
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