Is any one among you sick?   Let him bring in the presbyters [priests] of the Church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.  And the prayer of faith will save the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he be in sins, they shall be forgiven him.

(James 5:14-15)

Those who are ill or entering a hospital and wish to receive the Sacrament of the Sick after Mass can do so by contacting the parish and we will be very pleased to have a priest administer this sacrament of healing to those who request it.

This Sacrament has often been called “Last Rites”. The Sacrament of the Sick is a healing Sacrament that does not need to be performed within hours of someone dying. 

 About the Anointing of the Sick

Anointing of the Sick is also a sacrament of healing. Anointing of the Sick was once known as "extreme unction." The idea behind this sacrament is that we are all members of the body of Christ. When one of us suffers, all of us suffer, and all of God's creation suffers with us. 

Through the sacrament of anointing, Christ strengthens the faithful who are afflicted by illness, providing them with the strongest means of support. Jesus showed great concern for the bodily and spiritual welfare of the sick and commanded his followers to do the same. The celebration of this sacrament is an opportunity for the deepening of the faith of the community who are able to witness the faith and devotion of those being anointed. 

This is a ministry of comfort. Through Anointing, the sick are reminded that Christ and the Church are in communion with their suffering. The Holy Spirit shares the blessings of health, trust in God, and strength against temptation.

Please do not wait until the last minute to call for a loved one.

Call the office if you would like to schedule an Anointing.  

Office Hours - Mon-Fri, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

(After hours, leave a voicemail with the Pastor)

(978) 352.2024