This special ministry is a blessing to all who participate. The ministers assist the priests with the distribution of Communion, under both species, to parishioners at Mass and to the sick and shut-ins in their homes. Those taking Communion to the shut-ins must have a pyx and must carry the pyx in a pouch around the neck and go directly from the church to the shut-in.

Certification through a diocesan workshop is required after registration and approval of the pastor. A deep desire to serve the community is a prerequisite for this ministry, as well as having an understanding of the solemn and holy duty this entails.

Ministers are needed at Saturday 4:00PM vigil, Sunday 8:00AM, 9:30AM, and 11:00AM Masses when the Body of Christ is distributed.

The ministers are assigned to Sunday Masses, with a schedule being e-mailed each month. If ministers are unable to serve at the Mass to which they been assigned, they are required to get a substitute.

All ministers must be able to ascend and descend the altar steps without difficulty.
If you are a parishioner in good standing, and wish to apply to become a minister of the Eucharist, you may call the Parish office at (504) 393-2334 for more information.

There are a few openings on the calendar. If you are at one of these Masses and can serve, please do. Thank you!

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If you know anyone interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister, please have them contact Office of Worship 504-861-6300, to sign up for the Euchartic Training that will be held here at St. Andrew the Apostle on Saturday, October 18th, from 9AM-1PM.