Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are men and women who receive special permission to assist the priest and deacon (the Ordinary Ministers) in the distribution of the Body and Blood of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, during the celebration of the Holy Mass. At St. Lawrence Parish, the Extraordinary Ministers receive permission to serve for ONE YEAR, and it can be renewed by the Pastor after attending an annual formation workshop.

In order to serve as an Extraordinary Minister of Communion, the individual must follow these requirements:
-Be 19 years of age or older
-Have received all three Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation).
-If married, it must be so by the Catholic Church.
-Must be a practicing Catholic who is also living a Christian moral life.

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion are also required to follow all schedules, dress codes, and additional guidelines indicated by the Pastor or coordinators, as well as attending all formation workshops given throughout the year.

Please contact Ed Gonzales for the English Masses or Laura Guajardo for the Spanish Mass by contacting the parish office.