One must be a registered parishioner of the parish at least 18 years of age; have received the Sacraments of Initiation; and be in a valid Sacramental Marriage if married. Regular in practicing the Faith and consistent in a life in line with Catholic teachings and morals; demonstrate reverence for the holy Eucharist; be open to assisting at the parish Masses and to periodically bring communion to the sick and homebound. Attendance at one of the Diocesan workshops is required and they are as scheduled as follows:

• Saturday, August 13, 9am-12pm · Queen of Apostles, (Alexandria, Deanery II - en español)
• Sunday, August 14, 2:30pm-4:30pm · Saint Lawrence, (Alexandria, Deanery II)
• Saturday, September 24, 10am-12pm · Cathedral of Saint Thomas More, (Arlington, Deanery I)
• Saturday, September 24, 1pm-3pm · Cathedral of Saint Thomas More, (Arlington, Deanery I - en español)
• Saturday, October 1, 10am-12pm · Our Lady of Good Counsel, (Vienna, Deanery VI)
• Saturday, October 1, 1pm-3pm · Our Lady of Good Counsel, (Vienna, Deanery VI - en español)
• Saturday, October 15, 10am-12pm · Saint Jude, (Fredericksburg, Deanery VII)
• Sunday, November 6, 2pm-4pm · Saint Francis de Sales, (Purcellville, Deanery III)

Please contact our parish office at 703-777-1317 or email robert@stjohnleesburg.com if interested in becoming an EMHC. To subsequently register for a workshop please visit: arlingtondiocese.org/emhc

*** Please note that we are especially in need of EMHCs able to assist with bringing the Eucharist to those homebound and in nursing homes.