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Anointing of the Sick
1499 "By the sacred anointing of the sick and the prayer of the priests the whole Church commends those who are ill to the suffering and glorified Lord, that he may raise them up and save them. And indeed she exhorts them to contribute to the good of the People of God by freely uniting themselves to the Passion and death of Christ."[97]
Catechism of the Catholic Church
Who should be anointed?
1514 The Anointing of the Sick "is not a sacrament for those only who are at the point of death. Hence, as soon as anyone of the faithful begins to be in danger of death from sickness or old age, the fitting time for him to receive this sacrament has certainly already arrived."[129]
1515 If a sick person who received this anointing recovers his health, he can in the case of another grave illness receive this sacrament again. If during the same illness the person's condition becomes more serious, the sacrament may be repeated. It is fitting to receive the Anointing of the Sick just prior to a serious operation. The same holds for the elderly whose frailty becomes more pronounced.
Catechism of the Catholic Church
When can one be anointed?
Father David is available to come to your home or to the hospital to anoint anyone who needs the sacrament. Please be aware that the hospitals do not notify churches about patients. Please call us and let us know if you or a member of your family is going into the hospital.
In addition, twice per year (in the Fall and Spring) we celebrate a special Mass with the Anointing of the Sick for the sick and elderly of our parish. Please consult the Calendar for exact dates and times.