Yes and no. A priest is necessary for the process of transubstantiation, through which Christ changes the bread and wine into His own Body and Blood, but if this Eucharist is held in reserve, an ordained deacon can preside and administer Holy Communion.
Most parishes have a parish council or...
I think you should go to college, but I also think you should mother your child, because she's very little and needs mothering...unless you plan to relinquish custody to her dad and his mom permanently.
It's not like you can just drop back into her life after 2 years as if nothing ever...