Ste. Marie Parish
378 Notre Dame Ave.
Manchester, NH 03102
Information and proceedures
Ste. Marie Parish
Sign-In
•Please dress appropriately when you come to Mass.
•Sign-in at least 10-15 minutes before the Mass.
(The Coordinator will begin searching for a replacement at 5 minutes before Mass begins.)
• Check your assigned station on the map to make sure you know your position.
Pre-Communion
•At the beginning of the 'Lamb of God' proceed into the sanctuary.
•Stations 13, 14, 1, 2, 3, 4 stand on St. Joseph's side of the altar.
•Stations 11, 12, 10, 9, 8, 7 stand on St. Mary's side of the altar.
(Stations 11, 12, 13 and 14 are for the 9:30am and 11:30am Masses only.)
Communion
•After the celebrant communicates he then distributes the Host to all the ministers.
•The Precious Blood is then given to the first and last minister on each side.
•They then distribute the Precious Blood to the other ministers.
Distribution of Communion
•Immediately after reception of the Precious Blood take your Paten/Chalice and
go to your station.
•During the 11:30am Mass ministers 9 and 10 should go immediately to your station to distribute communion to the Music Ministry.
•Please only use the words "The Body of Christ" or "The Blood of Christ"
•Due not 'bless' non-communicants with the Host.
•With children and non-communicants you may trace the sign of the cross on their forehead or simply lay your hand on their head or shoulder. You may say "May Jesus love you,"or "May God bless you."
•Stay at your station until all ministers have concluded distribution unless you are needed to help distribute at longer lines.
•The ministers in the back of the church may come up together following the communicants who are in the front center line.
Post Communion
•Return to the sacristy and consume any remaining Precious Blood.
•Place the purificator on the counter by the sink.
•Hosts should be given to the priest/deacon who will gather them and
place them in the tabernacle.
•Return to your seats through the sacristy main door.
•Ministers 2, 3, 4 are assigned to purify the vessels after Mass.
Assignment Information
•The Coordinator will provide a list of all Ministers of Communion.
•If you cannot serve then please find a replacement.
•If you are having difficulting in finding a replacement please call the Coordinator prior to Friday.