Tag Archives: EMHC

QUAERITUR: Can EMCHs give “blessings”?

Posted on 12 December 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
At Mass this morning, at least one of the EMs was ‘blessing’ children
as they came forward. My understanding was that only priests could
give blessings.
We are a parish with 2 priests covering 3 churches, plus one Permanent Deacon.
The priest … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Extraordinary Communion Minister at a TLM if the priest is infirm?

Posted on 15 November 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
May a duly commissioned Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion distribute the host at Mass in the Extraordinary Form when the celebrating priest is physically impeded from doing so?
It would seem that paragraph 28 of Universae Ecclesiae precludes the … Continue reading →

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“I’m so proud of my priest for taking such an unpopular stand…”

Posted on 3 November 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I just wanted to brag about my priest tonight. Fr. A has only been the
rector here for 4 or 5 months, so he’s been pretty slow to change
things since the previous rector was here for 14 years. Tonight … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: A lay person asked me to be an Extraordinary Minister for a Mass

Posted on 24 October 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
This evening during Mass a man I casually know came up to me and asked me to fill-in for a no-show as an extraordinary minister of the Precious Blood. I am not and have never been an EME. … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Proportion of communicants and ministers

Posted on 18 October 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Today, in a rather large church, there was only 20 in attendance at mass with 17 of us going to Holy Communion. Father had 3 EMHC assist him. One with the Body of Christ and two with the … Continue reading →

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Conversations we have to have about Communion under both kinds.

Posted on 14 October 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The debate about U.S. bishops making the decision to follow the Church’s laws about Communion under both kinds continues.
We need a conversation about several points.  Let us today limit ourselves to one (which means we don’t need the introduction of … Continue reading →

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WDTPRS POLL – Preferences for reception of Communion: from priest or EMHC

Posted on 13 October 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Under another thread an idea for a WDTPRS was raised.  Please choose your answer and give your reasons in the combox, below.
Because this can be a delicate topic, I ask that you DO NOT ENGAGE each other in the combox. … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Priest sits as lay people distribute Communion

Posted on 12 October 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
What say you on the subject of a healthy middle-aged priest sitting
out the distribution of Communion to the faithful? When asked why, the priest said he didn’t want to hurt the feelings of the extra (sixth)
EMHC who arrived late … Continue reading →

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D. of Madison’s newspaper’s explanation of EMHC’s giving blessings as if they were priests

Posted on 28 September 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In The Catholic Herald of the Diocese of Madison, where the great Bishop Robert Morlino exercises oversight, there is a great article on an issue we have addressed here many times: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion giving blessings to non-communicants … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: What if someone walks away with a Host?

Posted on 28 September 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Father, what is proper procedure when someone walks up, receives the Eucharist in the hand (BTW, this is the best reason for forcing receiving it by the mouth) and tries to walk out with It? Twice I have … Continue reading →

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