Anointing

The sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is administered to bring healing – spiritual, mental, emotional and even physical – to those in need. It may also be given to those in danger of death, although Viaticum or Holy Communion is more appropriate at the time of death if the person is able to receive it.

Family members are encouraged to call the Parish Office and ask for a priest to administer the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick when they have family members who are in need of it, whether at home or in the hospital or in a nursing home. Because of HIPPA regulations, the hospital or nursing home may not be able to tell us if an individual is a patient, and so we rely on family members to inform the parish when someone is in need.