"Whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of Jesus Christ; giving thanks to the Father through Him." - Epistle to the Colossians (3:17)

The Holy Eucharist is, for Catholics, the perfect way of giving thanks to Almighty God. A Eucharistic Minister is a Catholic whose faith is grounded in gratitude to Almighty God for all His blessings, most especially the gift of the Eucharist.

A Eucharistic Minister (Lay Minister of Holy Communion) assists the priest (or deacon) at Mass in the distribution of Holy Communion. Eucharistic Ministers can also exercise their special ministry by bringing Holy Communion to Catholics who are in hospitals or nursing homes, or who are home-bound.

At St. John's, any registered parishioner who is:

• At least 16 years of age
• Initiated with the sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation