(159) Every celebration of the Eucharist, in fact, is led by the Bishop, "either in person or through priests who are his helpers."(160) He is helped by a deacon, who has specific duties during the celebration: he prepares the altar, assists the priest, proclaims the Gospel, preaches the homily from time to time, reads the intentions of the Prayer of the Faithful, and distributes the Eucharist to the faithful. (161) Associated with these ministries linked to the sacrament of Holy Orders, there are also other ministries of liturgical service which can be carried out in a praiseworthy manner by religious and properly trained laity. (162)
[160] Es ayudado por el diácono, que tiene algunas funciones específicas en la celebración: preparar el altar y prestar servicio al sacerdote, proclamar el Evangelio, predicar eventualmente la homilía, enunciar las intenciones en la oración universal, distribuir la Eucaristía a los fieles. [161] En relación con estos ministerios vinculados al sacramento del Orden, hay también otros ministerios para el servicio litúrgico, que desempeñan religiosos y laicos preparados, lo que es de alabar. [162]