“Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord” (James 5:14).
Many of us, perhaps, remember a time when this sacrament was celebrated only for those who were dying. However any illness of serious nature can be a legitimate reason to celebrate the sacrament. What’s more, the sacrament may be repeated if the sick person recovers after the anointing but becomes ill once again, or if, during the same illness, the person’s condition becomes more serious. Any baptized Catholic preparing for surgery is encouraged to contact one of the priests to receive the sacrament.
Please contact the parish office, if you are aware a parishioner is sick and desires to receive the Eucharist, Anointing of the Sick, and/or a visit from a priest.