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ANOINTING
OF THE SICK
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
In the Church's Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, through the ministry of the priest, it is Jesus who touches the sick to heal them from sin – and sometimes even from physical ailment. His cures were signs of the arrival of the Kingdom of God. The core message of his healing tells us of his plan to conquer sin and death by his dying and rising.
The Rite of Anointing tells us there is no need to wait until a person is at the point of death to receive the Sacrament. A careful judgment about the serious nature of the illness is sufficient.
When the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is given, the hoped-for effect is that, if it be God's will, the person be physically healed of illness. But even if there is no physical healing, the primary effect of the Sacrament is a spiritual healing by which the sick person receives the Holy Spirit's gift of peace and courage to deal with the difficulties that accompany serious illness or the frailty of old age.
~from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
We encourage anyone who is struggling with a serious illness of mind, body, or spirit, or who is anticipating surgery, to call to set up a time to be anointed.
We also have two healing Masses each year, one during Lent the other during Advent for those who wish to attend.
HOMEBOUND VISITS
The Eucharistic Ministry to the Sick provides visitation to those unable to attend Mass, such as the homebound, nursing home residents, and those who are hospitalized. The Eucharist and our Catholic fellowship in the form of comfort of prayers, love and compassion.
To schedule a visit from a Eucharistic Minister for yourself or a loved one, please contact the Parish Office.
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