Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 When are they 'supposed' to approach the altar/sanctuary? Isn't it after the Priest receives both the host and the wine? I need someone to help point it out to me in the GIRM or whereever it is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franciscanheart Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 Don't even know where to begin looking in there to show that to you but yes, it is after the priest consumes both the body and blood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudgedByGod Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 This should help some: [url="http://www.usccb.org/liturgy/girm/lit4.shtml"]http://www.usccb.org/liturgy/girm/lit4.shtml[/url] It's the third bullet point under the "Liturgy of the Eucharist." Ooo, just found it! GIRM 162. The priest may be assisted in the distribution of Communion by other priests who happen to be present. If such priests are not present and there is a very large number of communicants, the priest may call upon extraordinary ministers to assist him, e.g., duly instituted acolytes or even other faithful who have been deputed for this purpose.97 In case of necessity, the priest may depute suitable faithful for this single occasion.98 These ministers should not approach the altar before the priest has received Communion, and they are always to receive from the hands of the priest celebrant the vessel containing either species of the Most Holy Eucharist for distribution to the faithful. Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paphnutius Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 okay it took some looking but here it is from the GIRM:[quote]162. The priest may be assisted in the distribution of Communion by other priests who happen to be present. If such priests are not present and there is a very large number of communicants, the priest may call upon extraordinary ministers to assist him, e.g., duly instituted acolytes or even other faithful who have been deputed for this purpose.97 In case of necessity, the priest may depute suitable faithful for this single occasion.98 [b]These ministers should not approach the altar before the priest has received Communion, [/b]and they are always to receive from the hands of the priest celebrant the vessel containing either species of the Most Holy Eucharist for distribution to the faithful. [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paphnutius Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 Blast! Foiled again.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisChild Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 (edited) If you look at the GIRM. . .it states, regarding Extraordinary ministers: "These ministers should not approach the altar before the priest has received Communion, and they are always to receive from the hands of the priest celebrant the vessel containing either species of the Most Holy Eucharist for distribution to the faithful." See online : [url="http://www.usccb.org/liturgy/current/chapter4.shtml#sect4"]http://www.usccb.org/liturgy/current/chapter4.shtml#sect4[/url] Edit: Well, it looks like I was too slow in answering. Took off away from the keyboard for a few minutes and didn't hit refresh. Edited April 3, 2006 by PCPA2Be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted April 3, 2006 Author Share Posted April 3, 2006 Thanks... I looked in a few places but couldn't find it... thanks for the help! all of yous! Now, should I e-mail the EM director person about this or my pastor... I have purposefully been missing my scheduled times because of this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudgedByGod Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 I would talk to the EM director first and see if they know about this. They will be able to discuss it with the priest. If nothing happens, work your way up to the priest and then if necessary, the bishop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Adam Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 (edited) Its when the EM's think they are holy enough to shove a foreign visiting cardinal out of the way because he doesn't know all of the customs in America, hand him a cup and tell him where to stand is when you start to get problems. : I've seen it happen before. I just about jumped the rail and laid it out right there. Edited April 3, 2006 by Brother Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franciscanheart Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 [quote name='Brother Adam' date='Apr 3 2006, 07:32 AM']Its when the EM's think they are holy enough to shove a foreign visiting cardinal out of the way because he doesn't know all of the customs in America, hand him a cup and tell him where to stand is when you start to get problems. : I've seen it happen before. I just about jumped the rail and laid it out right there. [right][snapback]933872[/snapback][/right] [/quote] whoa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted April 7, 2006 Author Share Posted April 7, 2006 Thanks all I will be writing an e-mail considering that I am at school most of the time... and I think I only have the em director's e-mail... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted April 12, 2006 Author Share Posted April 12, 2006 Another question... I haven't e-mailed nor talked to anyone, but I've realized that the e-mail I have is the scheduler, not the director. Should I e-mail our director of music and liturgy or should I just try our pastor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudgedByGod Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 [quote name='FutureNunJMJ' date='Apr 11 2006, 10:37 PM']Another question... I haven't e-mailed nor talked to anyone, but I've realized that the e-mail I have is the scheduler, not the director. Should I e-mail our director of music and liturgy or should I just try our pastor? [right][snapback]944168[/snapback][/right] [/quote] You could either email the address that you have and just ask for the email address that you need (without really giving specifics as to why), or go straight to the priest. In the end, the priest will find out about it anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbi Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 I know this was a problem in my parish, so i will take some of the advice here! Also if anyone could help out here, are the EM's allowed to stand behind the alter during the Lords Prayer and receiving of communion? Thanks, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted April 13, 2006 Author Share Posted April 13, 2006 [quote name='Robbi' date='Apr 12 2006, 10:05 PM']I know this was a problem in my parish, so i will take some of the advice here! Also if anyone could help out here, are the EM's allowed to stand behind the alter during the Lords Prayer and receiving of communion? Thanks, Rob [right][snapback]945631[/snapback][/right] [/quote] The Lord's Prayer is before the priest consumes, so I'd think not... unless it is for some specific pastoral need, hmmm... this makes me think... should the priest be the only one to take the consecrated hosts from the tabernacle? Even if it is in a kinda far-off place in the church? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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