Mission: To serve as lay assistants to the Priest in distributing the Holy Eucharist to the members of the Santa Cruz congregation at Masses and other liturgies where the Holy Eucharist is distributed as well as to the sick and shut-ins of the Parish.
Brief Description: Candidates must be approved by the Pastor and participate in an orientation/training program. Ministers wishing to carry the Holy Eucharist to the sick and shut-in must also complete the Ethics in Ministry Training provided by the Diocese. Holy Communion Ministers are expected to participate in special Spiritual Renewal programs offered by the Parish
Meeting Schedule: Ministers meet in the Santa Cruz Church narthex before their scheduled Mass and necessary throughout the year.