Eucharistic Presiders - Weekdays

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Deacons and lay men and women preside at the daily Liturgy of the Word with Communion Service.

Presiding at a weekday Liturgy of the Word with Communion Service is a highly-satisfying ministry appropriate for parishioners who are already Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors. Presiders, like Lectors or Announcers, must have a good speaking voice and be comfortable speaking in front of a congregation.

Advance preparation includes reviewing the readings and preparing a 1-2 minute reflection. Either the Sacramentary or a simple one-page ‘Order of Service’ is used to guide oneself through the service.

During the service, the presider…

1. Gives a 1-2 minute reflection on the readings 

2. Leads the service from the Chapel altar 

3. Proclaims the daily readings 

4. Leads prayers 

5. Distributes Holy Eucharist 

6. Tidies up afterward 

Weekday Eucharist Presiders need to open the church doors, prepare the church sanctuary, and vest for the service; arriving 30 minutes early allows plenty of time for this. The service itself lasts 18-20 minutes.

Training is provided.

Time commitment: 1 hour, 1 - 3 times per month

Meeting times:  7:00 a.m. weekdays or 8:30 a.m. Saturday