BigJon16 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 So, I have a choice. Need help deciding. Thanks pholks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groo the Wanderer Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Since only a priest is a 'eucharistic minister', unless you plan on entering seminary, your only choice here is reader. You can be an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion however. Unless your pastor forbids it, you can be both, just not in the same liturgy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fides quarens intellectum Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Extraordinary minister or reader... i think you've said you have a spiritual director, so check with him to help you decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam42 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 [quote name='BigJon16' timestamp='1309384622' post='2260451'] So, I have a choice. Need help deciding. Thanks pholks! [/quote] You should learn your terms before you do anything. It is not a Eucharistic Minister. It is an Extraordinary minister of Holy Communion. That was clarified 8 years ago. It is not a reader. It is a lector. It may seem like I'm splitting hairs, but properly defining our terms is a good thing and should be encouraged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJon16 Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share Posted June 30, 2011 I apologize. I didnt realize that I had to be so technical, and I really didnt realize that there was a difference. I really respect a lot of the Church Militants and the Church Scholars on here because they have earned their "badge". So dont take this as disrespect. But to be honest, I didnt ask to be told if my terminology was correct, I asked for opinions about what my choice should be, and possibly some spiritual guidance. Not for opinions on proper terminology. I would like to hope that if I walked up to a Priest in need of spiritual gudance, that they would not correct me on my terminology, but give me said guidance. I cannot choose to do both, because I am already an Altar Server, and because of the way that the scheduleing process is setup, I could not do all three, or else my name would never come up. And so far, my plan is to enter Seminary someday. I really feel called to Priesthood. In both a passionate sense and a desire to "serve The Servant" and to be a "Fisher of Men". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeresaBenedicta Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 [quote name='Cam42' timestamp='1309387202' post='2260472'] You should learn your terms before you do anything. It is not a Eucharistic Minister. It is an Extraordinary minister of Holy Communion. That was clarified 8 years ago. It is not a reader. It is a lector. It may seem like I'm splitting hairs, but properly defining our terms is a good thing and should be encouraged. [/quote] I thought that lector was a minor office, which is only available to men, and usually only conferred during the years of preparation for the priesthood. It was my understanding that 'reader' was the term employed for those who substitute for the office of lector. Am I off-base here? I just remember being told something about this a while back by one of the seminarians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggyie Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 (edited) [quote name='BigJon16' timestamp='1309392933' post='2260532'] I apologize. I didnt realize that I had to be so technical, and I really didnt realize that there was a difference. I really respect a lot of the Church Militants and the Church Scholars on here because they have earned their "badge". So dont take this as disrespect. But to be honest, I didnt ask to be told if my terminology was correct, I asked for opinions about what my choice should be, and possibly some spiritual guidance. Not for opinions on proper terminology. I would like to hope that if I walked up to a Priest in need of spiritual gudance, that they would not correct me on my terminology, but give me said guidance. I cannot choose to do both, because I am already an Altar Server, and because of the way that the scheduleing process is setup, I could not do all three, or else my name would never come up. And so far, my plan is to enter Seminary someday. I really feel called to Priesthood. In both a passionate sense and a desire to "serve The Servant" and to be a "Fisher of Men". [/quote] I understand, don't let us rain on your parade! Phatmassers just have a passion for precision, that's all Being a minister of holy communion, whether ordinary or extraordinary, is very spiritually intense. This is your Creator you will be handling and giving to your brothers and sisters in Christ. It is probably the most responsible ministry there is as a layperson, and to me I would shy away from it feeling myself not up to such a responsibility. But God equips the called. What is your personal spirituality like? Of course everyone should both read God's Word AND have a devotion to the Eucharist, but are you more spiritually fed by one or the other - by Scripture or by Eucharistic devotions? Perhaps that will give you your answer. edited: grammar monkey Edited June 30, 2011 by Maggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totus Tuus Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Whatever you prefer... I don't really know what the poll is for. To see what we would do? I personally like being a reader, for what it's worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fides quarens intellectum Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 [quote name='BigJon16' timestamp='1309392933' post='2260532'] I apologize. I didnt realize that I had to be so technical, and I really didnt realize that there was a difference. I really respect a lot of the Church Militants and the Church Scholars on here because they have earned their "badge". So dont take this as disrespect. But to be honest, I didnt ask to be told if my terminology was correct, I asked for opinions about what my choice should be, and possibly some spiritual guidance. Not for opinions on proper terminology. I would like to hope that if I walked up to a Priest in need of spiritual gudance, that they would not correct me on my terminology, but give me said guidance. I cannot choose to do both, because I am already an Altar Server, and because of the way that the scheduleing process is setup, I could not do all three, or else my name would never come up. And so far, my plan is to enter Seminary someday. I really feel called to Priesthood. In both a passionate sense and a desire to "serve The Servant" and to be a "Fisher of Men". [/quote] Sorry if my reply came off the wrong way. I suggested contacting your spiritual director simply because I don't see how any of us who are basically avatars and words on an internet page could be qualified to offer you genuine spiritual guidance. Accepting the role of an extraordinary minister of holy communion or a reader in Mass as a lay person is a very serious matter, and in my opinion, [i]our[/i] opinions really shouldn't matter in your decision. With prayer and good spiritual direction, I am sure you will come to the right decision. God Bless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrestia Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 I'm a reader and I love it! I prepare by listening to the USCCB podcast ahead of time. (http://www.usccb.org/nab/index.shtml#feeds) I have been an extraordinary minister in the past, but I prefer reading. [quote name='TeresaBenedicta' timestamp='1309393366' post='2260534'] I thought that lector was a minor office, which is only available to men, and usually only conferred during the years of preparation for the priesthood. It was my understanding that 'reader' was the term employed for those who substitute for the office of lector. Am I off-base here? I just remember being told something about this a while back by one of the seminarians. [/quote] That's also my understanding. Reader is the correct term for lay persons who proclaim Sacred Scripture from the ambo. ref. http://www.usccb.org/liturgy/current/chapter3.shtml 99. The lector is instituted to proclaim the readings from Sacred Scripture, with the exception of the Gospel. He may also announce the intentions for the Prayer of the Faithful and, in the absence of a psalmist, proclaim the Psalm between the readings. In the Eucharistic Celebration, the lector has his own proper office (cf. below, nos. 194-198), which he must exercise personally. 101. In the absence of an instituted lector, other laypersons may be commissioned to proclaim the readings from Sacred Scripture. They should be truly suited to perform this function and should receive careful preparation, so that the faithful by listening to the readings from the sacred texts may develop in their hearts a warm and living love for Sacred Scripture.[sup]86[/sup] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG45 Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Like others have said, what do you feel called to? Personally? I could never be an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, because I could never fathom how to show the reverence due to the Lord as I distributed Him to person after person; nor could I probably keep my mind on praise of Him given the way some people are so callous in receiving. Plus, I'd be scared of dropping Him!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudate_Dominum Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 I concur with BG45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJon16 Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share Posted June 30, 2011 [quote name='fides quarens intellectum' timestamp='1309394488' post='2260549'] Sorry if my reply came off the wrong way. I suggested contacting your spiritual director simply because I don't see how any of us who are basically avatars and words on an internet page could be qualified to offer you genuine spiritual guidance. Accepting the role of an extraordinary minister of holy communion or a reader in Mass as a lay person is a very serious matter, and in my opinion, [i]our[/i] opinions really shouldn't matter in your decision. With prayer and good spiritual direction, I am sure you will come to the right decision. God Bless! [/quote] You are those who have most likley navigated this path before me. I really take all advice and opinions geven on Phatmass, whether given to me directly or not, straight to the heart. I hate to sound corny, but I really look up to most of you. Even if you are really avatars and words on a page. It's better than nothing! Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudreyGrace Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 I think you should read, because (and this is gonna sound lame lol) very often, readers don't show up and they need me to read on last minute notice. Since I'll be at school, I won't be there, and I think it would be good to have another good fallback reader. I've heard you read before, you do a really good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kujo Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 [quote name='Cam42' timestamp='1309387202' post='2260472'] You should learn your terms before you do anything. It is not a Eucharistic Minister. It is an Extraordinary minister of Holy Communion. That was clarified 8 years ago. It is not a reader. It is a lector. It may seem like I'm splitting hairs, but properly defining our terms is a good thing and should be encouraged. [/quote] I think I'm going to post this picture every time you say something obnoxious: [img]http://moonflare.com/sitm/stickinthemud.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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