Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC) EMHCs assist the Priests and Deacons (the Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion) in distributing the Body and Blood of Christ to the faithful during Mass. Volunteers must be registered parishioners and attend training sessions before serving. Contact Deacon Jim Rodgers regarding training (deaconjim@stphilipcc.org or 214-222-6704) and Donna Sirna for scheduling (emhc@stphilipcc.org).