A Eucharistic Minister is a lay person who assists the priest in administering the sacrament of holy communion. They may also take the sacraments to those who are ill, or otherwise unable to attend Mass.
If you are interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister, please call the rectory to speak with Fr. Dennis at 845-252-6681.
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops:
http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/order-of-mass/liturgy-of-the-word/the-lector-at-mass.cfm
Guidelines for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:
/documents/2018/8/Guidelines%20for%20Extraordinary%20Ministers%20of%20Holy%20Communion.pdf