Our mission is to bring Jesus Christ to our sick and impaired Brothers and Sisters who are in good standing with the Church and are unable to attend Mass at St Ann. Our team of lay ministers brings Holy Communion to our parishioners in their homes, hospitals, memory care centers, nursing homes, and rehabilitation centers.
How to become an Communion for the Sick & Homebound Minister:
Initial interview with Ministry leader. In addition, we answer any questions you may have.
Shadow Communion Services at a home and a health facility with an experienced minister. This provides you with a view of the joys and challenges with each setting.
Attend a formal training session to learn how to conduct a Communion Service.
Background check & personal references. *If you have not previously passed the safe environment protocols
Finally, you receive on the job training where you perform the Communion Service under the supervision of an experienced minister. This process continues until everyone is comfortable that you can serve independently.
In the Communion for the Sick and Homebound Ministry you will make friends and have memories that can last a lifetime. If you have questions in becoming an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion for the Sick and Homebound, please send an email to cshmin@stannparish.org or call the parish office at 972-393-5544
Our Pastor is responsible to ensure that the sick and homebound are given every opportunity to receive the Holy Eucharist, even though they may not be seriously ill or in danger of dying. The Pastor is the ordinary minister of Holy Communion who commissions lay ministers to stand in his stead as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion for the Sick and Homebound. We do not replace the ministry of the priest to the people, but rather extend and expand it so that all will have more regular contact with Christ in Holy Communion. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are compassionate and sensitive to the spiritual, emotional, and material needs of our sick and aged.