The present circumstances remind me of the time when laity participation in the Eucharist extended beyond an altar boy with a plate and the Priest waited until sufficient “Eucharistic Ministers” arrived on the altar.
The present rota finishes on the 10th of May. A new one would seem superfluous until the situation improves sufficiently. I will have an undated one ready but it will not be available until a start date can be fixed.
In the mean time we welcome three new readers, Sandra Rocco, Bola Seidu and Alicja Borkowska who will be included in any new rota.
My thanks to every one for their cooperation with the rota, arranging swaps, stepping in at a moment’s notice and signing up for Christmas and Easter duties.
All the best,
John Morris
ST SIMON STOCK PARISH AGM 2020 TO 2022
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST
At present there are 27 Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
1. 7 Ministers take Holy Communion weekly to 11 housebound parishioners. There are 15 Ministers prepared to undertake this duty.
2. 11 Ministers are able to undertake Liturgy of the Word.
3. 6 Ministers are able to expose and return the Blessed Sacrament for Adoration.
Currently there are 2 lists in the Sacristy. The first shows those Extraordinary Ministers who are available at each of the weekend Masses if needed. The second list shows those available to do Liturgy of the Word.