Liturgical Ministry

Are You Interested in Serving St. Mary’s as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EM) or a Lector?

The Diocese of Rockville Centre has announced Spring Training Dates and Locations

Please Note:

Only candidates recommended by the Pastor are eligible for the training

Send an email to Fr. Bob at pastor@stmary.ws to tell him of your interest in becoming an EM and/or Lector and give the date and location of the training session(s) you prefer

For Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Part A* and Lectors

Tuesday, April 25th - St. Elizabeth in Melville - 7:00 - 10:00 PM

Saturday, June 3rd - St. Paul the Apostle in Brookville - 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon

For Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Part A*

Saturday, May 6th - Christ the King in Commack - 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon

For Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Part B* (presented in conjunction with Catholic Health)

Saturday, May 6th - Christ the King in Commack - 1:00 - 4:00 PM**

Tuesday, May 16th - St. Elizabeth in Melville - 6:30 - 9:30 PM

Saturday, June 3rd - St. Paul the Apostle in Brookville - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM**

*Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, Part A Training - This “BASIC” training is required of all those beginning as Ministers. Those wish to minister in hospitals, nursing homes, eldercare facilities, and to the homebound are required to attend Part B Training in addition to BASIC Training. BASIC Training must be taken before the Part B Training. If you have taken the Part A Training only in the past, but would now like to serve in hospitals, etc. you should indicate your interest in EM Part B Training only. Questions about EM training and service may be directed to Jane Clifford, Coordinator of EMs at St. Mary’s, at bulletin@stmary.ws.

**We are offering Part A and Part B on the SAME day. Those who attend Part A in the morning are welcome to bring lunch or leave for lunch and return for the 1pm Part B session. Only those pre-registered for part B will be allowed to stay for this second session.

Lector training may be taken by both new and experienced lectors. Questions about serving as a Lector at St. Mary’s may be directed to Rich Bentley, Coordinator of Lectors at St. Mary’s, at RBentley@downstate.edu.