[frogjerk]

In parishes, there is no choice: watch in silence as the celebrant gives Communion to the elite laypeople who have been selected as official "eucharistic ministers."

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist should be used in extraordinary circumstances. Not every Mass every Sunday. How about waiting to "receive" Holy Communion rather than running up to "take" Holy Communion. This is creating the appearance of a privileged class of the laity.

[redhead]

"In parishes, there is no choice: watch in silence as the celebrant gives Communion to the elite laypeople who have been selected as official "eucharistic ministers."

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist should be used in extraordinary circumstances. Not every Mass every Sunday. How about waiting to "receive" Holy Communion rather than running up to "take" Holy Communion. This is creating the appearance of a privileged class of the laity."

In the Byzantine Rite, there are NO Eucharistic Ministers. Not even the deacon ministers the Holy Eucharist to the people. Before V II Father did it all. If people wish for time for recollection and thanksgiving after reception of Holy Eucharist, this is the perfect way to accomplish it. Give Father time to minister to the entire congregation.