The anointing of the sick conveys several graces and imparts gifts of strengthening in the Holy Spirit against anxiety, discouragement, and temptation, and conveys peace and fortitude (CCC 1520). These graces flow from the atoning death of Jesus Christ, for "this was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah, ‘He took our infirmities and bore our diseases’" (Matt. 8:17)

The anointing of the sick is administered to bring spiritual and even physical strength during an illness, especially near the time of death. It is most likely one of the last sacraments one will receive. A sacrament is an outward sign established by Jesus Christ to confer inward grace. In more basic terms, it is a rite that is performed to convey God’s grace to the recipient, through the power of the Holy Spirit. 

Whenever the Church celebrates this sacrament, either in a hospital, a private home, or in the midst of our Sunday or Daily Eucharist, as we do today, it is the whole Church, the entire Body of Christ, who commends those who are ill to the suffering and glorified Lord, that he may raise them up and save them.

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated:

1st Friday of the Month at the 8:00am mass.

Please contact the parish office to arrange for the Sacrament at another time.