“Through this holy anointing may the Lord in his love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit. May the Lord who frees you from sin save you and raise you up. Amen”

For too many years many Catholics believed that this sacrament was reserved only for those approaching death. Since the Second Vatican Council the elderly and infirm, those who are critically or chronically ill, and those about to undergo surgery or serious medical procedures, are also encouraged to receive this sacrament. In our parish the Anointing of the Sick is offered on a regular basis. We encourage our parishioners that when they are in the hospital or nursing homes, request this Sacrament through the hospital/nursing home chaplain or through your primary nurse who would contact the spiritual/pastoral care office for the Sacrament. If you have any question on this Sacrament or you would like to arrange receiving it from our parish priests, please contact the parish office.