Sacrament of the Sick

“He summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two… They anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them.”    -MARK 6:7, 13-

The sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick gives strength and support to anyone struggling with an illness. The healing that occurs in this sacrament of anointing is not necessarily physical healing. While we believe that physical healing can occur through the great power of God, the grace that is infused through this special sacrament is the reminder of the eternal presence of God in our human suffering.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that when the sick are anointed they should be “assisted by their pastor and the whole ecclesial community, which is invited to surround the sick in a special way through their prayers and fraternal attention” (CCC 1516). “Like all the sacraments the Anointing of the Sick is a liturgical and communal celebration…It is very fitting to celebrate it within the Eucharist” (CCC 1517).

The Sacrament of the Sick is for those who are sick, about to have surgury, or are in the process of dying.  If you or someone you know is in need of the Sacrament of the Sick, then please contact our Parish Office at (727) 868-5276.