My "doddering seniors" comment was ridiculous, in response to the ridiculous "the dog ate my Missal" comments of Loyalist. See?
The rubrics of that Mass do not allow Eucharistic ministers.
Actually, they're "extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers" which likely wouldn't be needed for the Tridentine Masses at most parishes.
Yes.
Nor are they needed at ordinary NO parish Masses. They are a convenience for the priest.