Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion serve many functions.  From faithfully distributing Holy Communion at Mass, to leading prayer services in nursing homes and taking Holy Communion to the sick and homebound, this profound ministry in aiding the ordained clergy is integral to a life of faith and joy in our Catholic Tradition.

 Ministers are to be in good standing with our Catholic Faith, able to receive Holy Communion themselves, and be properly disposed to serve the faithful readily. 
 
If you feel that you might be called to the ministry of faithfully distributing Holy Communion at Mass or to the homebound, please contact the pastor at 337-783-2968.

MORSE/MIDLAND

Janelle Abshire (337)785-9983
Diane Istre-Homebound Ministry

LYONS POINT

Adam Menard
Velta Simon
Geretta Domingue
Gayla Leblanc
Hillary Menard
Glenn Regan
Shelton Leleux
Johnette Leleux
Charlene Hebert-Homebound Ministry
Edith Lejeune-Homebound Ministry

Prayer for Eucharistic Ministers

Most High and Glorious God,
you brought us in a new and intimate relationship with you through your Son, Jesus, who tells us:
“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.”
As Eucharistic Ministers, help us to treat others as we would treat Jesus.
Let us welcome one another and serve one another with all the kindness, respect, and generosity that we would offer Christ.
Loving God
all of us need food for the body and for the spirit. In your love for humanity, you sent Jesus to be your love and to teach us how to love,
During His ministry on Earth, He fed us body and soul. Now, through His gift of the “Holy Eucharist,” He continues to feed and nourish our souls.
In the example of Jesus, may we care for one another’s spirit as we share the gift of Christ’s precious body and blood
and may we become worthy servants and friends to one another through our ministry.
Heavenly Father, as we gather in your presence, we ask you for wisdom and guidance.
Help us to nurture and support each other in our ministry and bless our work.
 Amen.

Patron Saint of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion is St. Tarcisius.

St. Tarcisius was an altar server whose fidelity and courage so impressed the leaders of the Church during the persecution of Rome Emperor, Valerian, that he was entrusted with taking the Blessed Sacrament secretly to the Christians who awaited martyrdom in prison.  Valerian hated Christians because of their love for Jesus and his teaching.  He threw Christians into dirty prisons where many were martyred, put to death because of their beliefs.  

St. Tarcisius' feast day is August 15, which is also the Feast of the Assumption of Our Blessed Lady. 

His example reminds us of the reverence that we must have for the Body of Christ when we are serving on the Sanctuary.  

BOY MARTYR OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST...