St. Thomas the Apostle Parish at 1449 Wilcox Park Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 US - Eucharistic Ministry to the Homebound and those in Nursing Homes

In bringing communion to those who cannot attend Mass, the extraordinary minister of Holy Communion represents Christ and manifests faith and charity on behalf of the whole community toward those who cannot be present at the Eucharist. The reception of communion is not only a privilege but also a sign of support and concern shown by the Christian community for its members who are ill. The links between the community's eucharistic celebration especially on the Lord's Day, and the communion of the sick are intimate and manifold. The privilege and obligation to visit and comfort those who cannot take part in the eucharistic assembly may be clearly demonstrated by taking communion to them from the community's eucharistic celebration. This symbol of unity between the community and its sick members has the deepest significance of the Lord's Day. If you would like to bring the Eucharist to a member of our faith community; or if you are ill and desire to have a visit by our ministers, please contact John Graveline at 459.4662 x 203.

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