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Sacrament of Anointing

The Letter of James states that the sick are to be anointed in order to be raised up and saved. Great care and concern should be taken to see that those of the faithful whose health is seriously impaired by sickness or old age receive this sacrament. Those who are seriously ill need the special help of God’s grace in this time of anxiety. In this Sacrament Christ strengthens the faithful who are afflicted by illness or preparing for surgery, providing them with the strongest means of support. This Sacrament gives the grace of the Holy Spirit to help the whole person, sustained by trust in God and strengthened against temptation and anxiety. If necessary, the Sacrament also provides an opportunity for reconciliation and reception of the Eucharist. The Sacrament may be repeated if the sick person recovers after being anointed and subsequently falls ill, or their condition worsens. To arrange for yourself or your loved ones to receive the Sacrament of Anointing, please contact the parish office at 777-4322.