Anointing of the Sick is the sacrament that is received by those who are ill or suffering. By the sacred anointing and the prayer of the priest, the whole Church commends those who are sick to Christ. The sick person receives the Holy Spirit’s gifts of strength, faith, peace and courage, and his or her suffering is united with the suffering of Christ, for the building up of the Church. Through the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, the Church carries out Jesus’ mission of compassion and healing for the sick. The one who is ill can also be aminister to others. By uniting their suffering to Christ, those who are sick can be signs of faithand witnesses of Christ’s resurrection to the entire community (John Paul II, Christifideles Laici 54).

Please let us know when you or others are sick, going into the hospital, or in a nursing home so they may be included in our prayers and receive a visit if you like. If you or someone you know is dying and in need of a priest for and embergncy, please call and request a priest: 907-978-5281.