"Are there people sick among you? Let them send for the priests of the Church, and let the priests pray over them anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of faith will save the sick persons, and the Lord will raise them up." (Pastoral Care of the Sick #155)

The Letter of James states that the sick are to be anointed in order to raise them up and save them. Those who are seriously ill need the special help of God's grace in this time of anxiety...This sacrament gives the grace of the Holy Spirit to those who are sick: by this grace the whole person is helped and saved, sustained by trust in God, and strengthened against the temptations of the Evil One and against anxiety over death.

This ministry is extended to priests who share in the healing mission of Jesus Christ. This sacrament should be given to those who are seriously ill, who may be undergoing serious surgery, or in great need of God's healing in their lives. If it is possible, the Sacrament of Reconciliation should precede this sacrament and it should be followed with the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist.

If you or a family member wish to be anointed, please contact the parish office at 502-448-4008.