A procedure has been put in place for parishes that want to request the services of a Lay Reader. This efficient procedure allows a reasonable spread of the workload between Lay Readers. Lay Readers are also sent to parishes according to their ability to travel and their other duties on a given day.

Lay Readers are first and foremost at the service of their Parish. In-Parish ministry is done in agreement and co-ordination with the Parish priest.

Parishes are expected to defray travel expenses for visiting Lay Readers. The 2006 diocesan rate for travel expenses is $0.46/km. Claim forms for travel expenses may be found below in Microsoft Excel format (for use on computer), or in Adobe Acrobat Reader for printing and filling in by hand.